Waverley Books: 44 books
Classical Mythology
A dictionary of the tales, characters and traditions of Classical Mythology
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
For thousands of years the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome have fascinated people and inspired great writers, thinkers, artists and culture. This book explains myths and retells them in this comprehensive and useful tales, myths and characters in over 1000 cross-references.
Ancient Egypt Myth and History
The religion, myths, and gods of ancient Egypt explained against the background of its history
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
Explains the rise through text and illustrations of the great civilisation of the Nile to the Greco-Roman age. The principal gods are explained, as are the myths with information on the beliefs, manners and customs. The second part is a concise and informative dictionary of Egyptology - an A-Z of the dynasties, rulers, historic sites and archaeological objects of Ancient Egypt.
Celtic Mythology
Famous legends from Celtic mythology retold and explained for the modern reader
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
In this illustrated book Celtic myths are retold and explained for the modern reader, with personalities and their mythologies described.
God Bless Mrs McGinty!
My Life and The Sunday Post
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
This warm, articulate and entertaining autobiography by Bill Anderson CBE about his life and times as the editor of The Sunday Post is especially resonant as he was editor when The Sunday Post was at its height in sales. Helping to make the paper one of the UK’s most successful newspapers, Anderson...
by Sue Reid Sexton
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Told through the eyes of a young girl, Lennie, this powerful novel tells of her search for her mum and little sister after the Clydebank Blitz near Glasgow in World War 2. Appeals to young people and adults alike.
by Eleanor Atkinson
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Charming story about a loyal Skye terrier who waited for his owner
by Lily Seafield
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Scotland is rich in folklore, with stories of white ladies, fairies, ghostly horrors and phantom sightings, as well as poltergeists. This collection of stories features places all over Scotland, as well as haunted houses, castles, abbeys, hotels, pubs and theatres, and even haunted pets.
Ancient Greece A History
A comprehensive study of one of the most important periods in human history from the fall of Troy to the rise of Alexander the Great
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
Ancient Greece A History examines Greek art, literature and philosophy, with a focus on tragedy, art, philosophy, sculpture and the glorious architecture of classical Greece. In this history, the author wished to show the inner life of Ancient Greece, and captures the spirit of the country and its...
Scottish Murders
From Burke and Hare to Peter Tobin
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Scotland's worst and most infamous murders: Includes accounts of the infamous Burke and Hare, cannibalistic Sawney Bean, child murderer Jessie King, still-unidentified Bible John and the present-day crimes of Peter Tobin.
by George Mackay
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
This popular and interesting book explains how over 2000 towns, villages and lochs in Scotland got their names, with placename origins explained.
by Sue Reid Sexton
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2016
This book is not just funny (or sad) stories of campervan trips in Scotland
Ancient Rome The Republic
The political conflicts of the Roman Republic alongside its bloody, international wars
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2015
This book explains the lasting events of the Roman Republic influenced everything that followed, and how the Romans lasting legacy, and wars, have influenced life today.
by Sue Reid Sexton
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2014
A young girl goes in search of her missing father to Greenock, Scotland. Moving novel deals with bereavement, family, romance.
Mad about Macarons!
Make Macarons like the French
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2014
A work of meringue-sandwiched brilliance The Parisian Macaron (or Macaroon) is the stylishly light French confection tipped to be the new cupcake and finally hitting the glossies outside France. www.madaboutmacarons.com The art of making macarons is highly respected in France, as it requires precision...