Download or read book Scotland the Brave Land written by Stuart McHardy and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bold heroines to clan battles, standing stones to castles, there is hardly any aspect of Scotland's heritage that does not feature in our storytelling traditions. This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic - and often truly heroic - history is both an introduction to and a journey into Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Covering the same themes as Disney-Pixar's new fairytale film, Brave, this book provides the next step for those wishing to delve deeper into Scotland's culture and traditions. BACK COVER: There is not a stream or a rock that does not have its story. STUART McHARDY With the release of Disney-Pixar's 'Brave' the world's attention is being drawn to Scotland and its fascinating history. But 'Brave' merely scrapes the surface of Scotland's rich story-telling culture. This collection of tales is the next step for anyone wishing to look further into the traditions of Scotland. These enchanting tales reflect the wide diversity of its heritage and there are few aspects of Scottish tradition that have escaped memorialisation in folklore. With its captivating, and often gruesome, tales of heroic warriors in battle, bold heroines, deceitful aristocracy, and supernatural creatures Brave Land is a journey into the cultural heritage of a nation and the folklore surrounding the creation of the breath-taking landscape of its country. Scotland the Brave Land provides the reader the perfect opportunity to delve a little deeper into the myths, legends and history of this truly mesmerising country.
Download or read book Scotland the Brave Land written by Stuart McHardy and published by Luath Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its captivating, and often gruesome, tales of heroic warriors in battle, bold heroines, deceitful aristocracy, and supernatural creatures, Scotland the brave land is a journey into the cultural heritage and a glimpse at the folklore carried through oral tradition for more than 10,000 years.
Download or read book Scotland written by Patricia Levy and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is a mystical, enchanting country with a rich history stretching back thousands of years. It's a place full of castles, legends of kings and queens, and a vibrant modern culture. This book delves into Scotland's past and explores its unique political and cultural climates, environmental and conservation efforts, religious divisions, festive celebrations, rich linguistic evolutions, and decadent culinary delights. With sidebars and attractive photographs, readers are sure to enjoy learning about this vast and magical place across the Atlantic.
Download or read book Willie Waly and Other Poems written by James Ogg and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scotland written by Jamie Grant and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Scotland.
Download or read book written by 常俊跃 and published by BEIJING BOOK CO. INC.. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 本教材英国地理文化知识与自然人文知识并重，既训练语言技能，也丰富相关知识。帮助读者了解英国地理概况和重要城市，系统介绍英国自然地理和人文地理。
Download or read book A Woman of Gold written by Robert W. Killick PhD and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even after sixty-four years of marriage my friends tell me I am brave to write my wife’s biography. However I have always worked on the principle that “fortune favours the brave” but anyway, what can go wrong? I mean, I don’t forget the date of her birthday and where she was born! Well, I can recite the story of how she expertly handled the mundane, the challenging ups and downs, the unexpected, and inexplicable vagaries of life while balancing her roles as a wife, mother of three, grandmother of six, teacher, co-director of a chemical company, elder of her church, philanthropist and avid tennis player. Nevertheless we shall not forget Shakespeare’s well-remembered prayer put on the lips of Hamlet’s guards: “Angels and ministers of grace, defend us ...” But yes, I will be brave, as Judy told me to be!
Download or read book Calton Hill written by Stuart McHardy and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Cockburn, Victorian defender of Edinburgh's beauties, describes Calton Hill as 'the Glory of Edinburgh'. 'It presents us,' enthused Cockburn, 'with the finest prospects both of its vicinity and the city... it is adorned by beautiful buildings dedicated to science and to the memory of distinguished men. 'Following on from the success of Arthur's Seat, the Journeys and Evocations series continues with a look at the events and folklore surrounding Edinburgh's iconic Calton Hill. Standing only 338 ft (103m) high, this small hill offers a fascinating view of Edinburgh both literally and historically. The book brings together prose, poetry and photographic images to explore the Calton Hill's role in radical nationalist politics through the centuries as well as taking a look at the buildings, philosophy and intrigue of a central part of Edinburgh's landscape. Two of the city's leading storytellers, Donald Smith, director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre... and historian and writer Stuart McHardy, have sifted through the centuries to compile the remarkable guide to Edinburgh's famous landmark. EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Arthur's Seat.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish written by Clark McGinn and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes the Ultimate Scot? Is it the ability to identify a tartan pattern from 50 yards? Maybe it's being able to recite the two forgotten verses of Auld Lang Syne? Or perhaps it's knowing your single malt from a double malt? The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish examines in hilarious detail the history, politics and traditions that make Scots great. Exploring the best of scottish culture, this book focuses on the celebrations that Scots have made their own, from Hogmanay to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Mixing fact and practical hints (like the ideal recipe for boiled sheep's head) with witty banter, The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish is perfect for injecting Scotland's unique and beloved brand of merriment into life.
Download or read book Scotland the Brave written by Gerry Hassan and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics took a decisive turn twenty years ago with the birth of the modern Scottish Parliament. People in Scotland want to 'make a difference' and build a better future. Scotland the Brave? offers both an acute assessment of where we are today and a route map to the future. Editors Gerry Hassan and Simon Barrow have brought together an impressive array of Scottish and international voices to cover concerns including the economy, environment, social policy, beliefs, human rights, media and culture. After two decades of significant change, the contributors describes how wealth is created and distributed in Scotland; ways of addressing social divisions and inequality; the needs to respond to the climate emergency, as well as considering challenges to democracy. This book provides powerful, non-partisan visions for the future that indicates how we can rise to challenges of our times and truly become 'Scotland the Brave'.
Download or read book The Nine Maidens written by Stuart McHardy and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether as the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, the nine sisters at the heart of the founding myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya, or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, stories of nine women, often attending a goddess or linked to a heroic or divine male, exist across much of our world. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women, most likely some kind of priestesses, across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. Whether as Pictish saints, Muses, Valkyries, Druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. The painting of nine women dancing round a priapic male in a Catalonian cave painting over fifteen thousand years old suggests these groups may well have been one of the oldest cultural institutions humanity has known.
Download or read book A Catalog of Folk Song Settings for Wind Band written by Mark Aldrich and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Meredith Music Resource). This comprehensive collection of folk songs used in band masterworks is a wonderful source for determining interpretation and style, and will open the door to creative teaching. Folk song overviews include notated tunes, lyrics and brief historical annotations. A must-have for the imaginative teacher/conductor! "This volume should be on the shelf of every wind conductor's library." Allan McMurray, Director of Bands, University of Colorado
Download or read book One Hundred Modern Scottish Poets written by David Herschell Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Scotland written by R. Conrad Stein and published by Children's Press (Dublin). This book was released on 2001 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Scotland.
Download or read book Getting Into Fiddling written by Craig Duncan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick study in the most popular fiddle styles played today, this 96 page text covers basic fiddling techniques and tunes in Old Time, Bluegrass, Contest, Western Swing, Cajun and Irish/Celtic music. the text will benefit both players who wish to expand their knowledge of fiddling and musicians who are seeking the right tunes from a variety of styles combined into one book. Companion CD included.
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