A History of Scotland 3rd Ed.

'We have needed a one-volume history of Scotland for a long time, but it was worth waiting for Mrs Mitcheson's. Hers is a brilliant feat of compression, and into her 488 pages she has crammed more than anyone would have though possible, yet without any sense of strain. Nor does a single one of these pages, form the brilliant demographic description of Scotland with which she begins, to the stimulating discussion of Scottish nationalism with which she ends, give the impression of being taken from stock; on every subject and through every century she is fresh incisive, informative and enlightening. She has produced that rare thing, an original textbook...

The Burghs and Parliament in Scotland, c. 1550-1651

Existing studies of early modern Scotland tend to focus on the crown, the nobility and the church. Yet, from the sixteenth century, a unique national representative assembly of the towns, the Convention of Burghs, provides an insight into the activities of another key group in society. Meeting at least once a year, the Convention consisted of representatives from every parliamentary burgh, and was responsible for apportioning taxation, settling disputes between members, regulating weights and measures, negotiating with the crown on issues of concern to the merchant community.

Songs for Earth Day

6 songs and the lyrics to celebrate Earth Day

1. We've Got the Whole World In Our Hands

2. Beautiful Rainbow Worlds

3. Ride, Horse, Ride

4. Wild and Free

5. Whole New World

6. Be Kind To Your Web-Footed Friends

Dogs

Covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets and working dogs.
Features specially commissioned photography and information on identifying breeds, from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds, plus expert guidance on behavior, training, health, and grooming.

E.Explore - Insects

e.exploreprovides complete and visually arresting reference at a new level. Topics are presented thematically, on double-page spreads, in a clear and logical progression - ending with a comprehensive glossary and index. Reference pages provide a clear and compelling overview of each topic. On every page, a range of ready-reference tools deliver information at a glance: data boxes; timelines; annotated and step-by-step photography; digital images and artworks. E-links lead you to online information you can t get in a book: live and archive footage; sound buttons; interactive polls, quizzes, and games; links to organizations and the latest research.