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Katie's Pairty is the seventh in the bestselling Katie series of board books from Itchy Coo and Black & White Publishing. In this new book Katie invites all her best friends round for a pairty. Lots of her usual friends are there and a few new ones. And, of course it wouldn't be a Katie book if her wee moose wasn't hiding somewhere on every page! Each KATIE book is unique, and in this one the story is told in short, easy sentences containing simple Scots words. Katie is as cheery and inquisitive as ever, and there are lots of things to look at and point to in Karen Sutherland's wonderful illustrations. Katie's Pairty should prove just as popular as its predecessors.

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Brutal murders. Bizarre crimes. Eccentric crooks. And Scotland's toughest gangsters. Bryan McLaughlin faced the challenge of tackling crime on Glasgow's mean streets and throughout Scotland for more than 30 years, finding himself involved with nearly 300 killings. He started as a bobby on the beat, worked in the elite Serious Crime Squad and later headed up the force's Criminal Intelligence Branch. When he retired he became a private eye, helping free the victim of one of Scotland's most notorious miscarriages of justice. Now Bryan McLaughlin lifts the lid on his dealings with notorious godfather Arthur Thompson, tells of his satisfaction at nailing slippery gangster Tam McGraw with an Al Capone-style tax sting, looks back on the bomb attack on Glasgow's High Court and reveals remarkable information about the legendary Bible John murders. As well as these notorious cases, Bryan also looks back at the human side of policing as he encountered it, including the touching tale of the old lady who grew a tree in her living room, the madman who killed a boy for throwing snowballs and reveals how a million-dollar heist in Germany was cracked because a Glasgow ned stole a video recorder.And who could forget the crooked businessman who had a lie-detecting elephant in his office and a teddy bear as his advisor? Or the strange encounters with murder victims who ended up in bizarre situations - up a tree, frozen to the spot and even one taking part in a game of cards. This is an astonishing memoir from one of our top police officers, sometimes shocking, sometimes hilarious or macabre but always utterly fascinating.

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On a rainy night in Gothenburg in May 1983 twelve young Scotsmen turned the footballing world on its head. Against all the odds, those players took on the might of Spanish giants Real Madrid, and beat them convincingly. Aberdeen were winners of the European Cup Winners Cup. The manager, Alex Ferguson, would go on to become one of the greats, his team Pittodrie legends. The tale of that season, the remarkable triumph in the Ullevi Stadium and of the men who made it possible has never fully been told - until now. "Glory In Gothenburg" goes behind the scenes, deep into the inner sanctum, and through a series of in-depth interviews with all the main characters reveals what made that side and those players so special and what drove them on to achieve unparalleled success. Thirty years later, the story remains one of the most astonishing in the history of Scottish football.

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Hibs and Hearts first locked horns on Christmas Day 1875. Hearts won 1-0 and even the most ardent Hibs fan would have to admit that the Tynecastle team has had the better of things in contests for local bragging rights over the 135 years which have followed. However, Hibs have had their moments too and the 6-2 derby win at Easter Road inspired by Franck Sauzee and Russell Latapy in October 2000 is a recent example of green and white triumph. No Hibs win over their local rivals, though, has come close to the epic 7-0 victory which was recorded by the great Turnbull's Tornadoes team on the first day of 1973. On the day that the United Kingdom entered the European Economic Community, Hibs carved out their own slice of history by vanquishing Hearts by seven clear goals on their own turf at Tynecastle. As the 40th anniversary of this iconic encounter approaches, Ted Brack describes the great match and the events which preceded it and tells the story of what has happened to the players who took part in it in the decades which have followed.Ted's book is written from his own experience and draws heavily on the first-hand memories and reminiscences of other supporters and the outstanding players who wore the green and white of Hibernian on that seminal day. Ted has spoken at length to players like ice cool goalkeeper Jim Herriot, world class full back John Brownlie, rock solid centre half Jim Black, classy and composed sweeper John Blackley, midfield maestros Alex Edwards and Alex Cropley, goal scorer supreme Jimmy O'Rourke and the peerless captain Pat Stanton. The players' honesty and insight make this book the definitive account of a match which still boasts the record competitive winning margin between Edinburgh's Big Two - Hearts supporters please note. "The Game on New Year's Day" is a must read for Hibees and should bring some cheer after their recent Cup disappointments.

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"Gordon Smith: Prince of Wingers" is a biographical story recounting the life of legendary footballer Gordon Smith written by his son Tony. One of the 'Famous Five', Gordon Smith won the league with Hibernian on three separate occasions during an eighteen-year-long glittering career with the club. With Heart of Midlothian he won another league medal as well as a League Cup medal, followed by yet another championship medal with Dundee. He represented his country on thirty-nine separate occasions, captaining them three times. His mesmeric skills and grace gave joy to many football fans, not only during his time with the Leith club, but also whilst playing for Heart of Midlothian, Dundee and Scotland. The book itself describes Gordon's life from humble beginnings in backstreet alleys kicking stones in place of a football to the stature of becoming one of the most naturally gifted players in the history of British football - whilst giving readers a unique insight into the life of this very private man.

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Willie Miller is an Aberdeen legend. In a glittering career he won every domestic honour, played in two World Cup Finals for Scotland and led Aberdeen to victory in the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup. He played with and against some of the greatest footballers of all time and now selects his Aberdeen Dream Team of the greatest players ever to pull on the famous red jersey. In Willie Miller's Aberdeen Dream Team there's serious competition for every position and Willie's choices are sure to spark debate. Willie has also invited some well-known Dons fans - Ally Begg, Chris Cusiter, Richard Gordon, Buff Hardie, Paul Lawrie, James Naughtie and Jack Webster - to contribute their own dream teams to see if they take issue with his own selections. Packed full of facts and anecdotes about the club's greatest heroes, Willie Miller's Aberdeen Dream Team is a fascinating and entertaining read for Dons fans of all ages. But will you agree with Willie's selections and the reasons he chose them?

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Archibald Hall was one of Scotland's most enigmatic criminals. A man of multiple personae, Hall was more widely known as Roy Fontaine, the Monster Butler who murdered five people, including his own brother. After his convictions for murder in both Scotland and England in 1978, and with talk of a film of his life story, Hall took the opportunity to glamourise his past in books and magazines. What can be unravelled from his web of lies, though, is that he began the sinister transformation into Roy Fontaine, the gentleman butler - ready to seduce, steal and deceive - after effecting a more refined accent and studying etiquette and the aristocracy whilst serving his many jail terms. But how does a man go from thief to killer? Was he always destined to be an unfeeling, cold-blooded murderer? Or was he simply a desperate man obsessed with making a fortune by any means? And what could have influenced his bizarre outlook on life? These are the questions Allan Nicol examines in this illuminating new account of 'The Monster Butler'.

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The streets in Leith are rife with news of the war raging in Europe and the Glass family is struggling to make ends meet. With father Tam taken captive by the Germans, his wife Dinah and his children are left to fear the worst. While Dinah seeks comfort in the arms of visiting G.I.s, the children, including the headstrong Crystal, must learn to cope with the hardships of war, especially when they are forced to evacuate their beloved home. When, miraculously, Tam returns alive, the family realises that only by facing the consequences of the past can they hope to build a more promising future in post-war Scotland. Bestselling author Millie Gray returns to wartime Leith to weave another tale full of warmth and humour, hardship and survival.

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Katie's Year is the fifth in the best-selling "Katie" series of board books. In this new book, Katie makes her way through the months of the year, experiencing the changing seasons and some of the key events of the calendar - from wind and snow to rain and sunshine, from spring days with new lambs and bright flowers to summer days on the beach and in the garden. Winter celebrations include Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas. Simple Scots words in rhyming couplets guide the reader through the months of the year, and Katie is as cheery and inquisitive as ever. Her Granda and some of her animal pals from previous books also make an appearance, and there are some new friends too. With lots of things to look at and point to in Karen Sutherland's bright and cheery illustrations, Katie's Year should prove just as popular as its predecessors.

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Although he died at the age of just 37, Robert Burns had an extraordinary life. Born into deprivation and hardship, young Robert's intelligence and passion were obvious from an early age. This is the second book in James Barke's quintet of novels about Robert Burns, following "The Wind that Shakes the Barley". "The Song in the Green Thorn Tree" tells of Burns as a young poet, struggling with poverty in rural Ayrshire, and finally being parted from his lover and children as he leaves the village on his way to meet men of letters in fashionable Edinburgh. James Barke's novels sympathetically and vividly portray the life of Scotland's National Bard.

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If there's one thing that sets Weegies apart, it's our sense of humour. Come crisis time, we not only laugh in the face of danger, but we spit on its shadow, follow it around, and occasionally set about it. Take John Smeaton, the baggage handler who clobbered the Glasgow Airport terrorists. He showed the kind of heroism, down-to-earth decency and self-deprecating humour that we all aspire to, and it turned him into an instant worldwide icon. Mere houses after he'd banjoed the terrorists the jokes started. Some of them are in here. "This is Glasgow. We'll set about ye." Got the t-shirt yet? Bin Laden's got one. And he's not coming back, at least not on John's shift. As well as paying homage to El Smeato, The Almost Completely Ultimate Weegie Jokebook is a collection of stories, jokes and anecdotes about the things that make us laugh - ourselves mostly. You are either on the Glesca bus or you're not. Welcome aboard.

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For decades, a war to control Glasgow's streets has been waged. On one side are some of the most violent and dangerous criminals in the world and, on the other, a police force with officers as hard as the gangsters, striving to keep the city safe. In GLASGOW CRIMEFIGHTER, legendary detective Les Brown tells the extraordinary and controversial inside story of his part in this conflict during his twenty-two years as a Glasgow detective. Throughout this time, he dealt with gangland bosses like Arthur Thompson and Tam McGraw, took on mobs of street fighters and helped in the hunt for Bible John. Compelling, hard-hitting and intensely human, GLASGOW CRIMEFIGHTER is a fascinating report from the frontline of a great city's battle against crime.

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KS1 English covers all the topics on the SATs papers simply and clearly, making it ideal for stress-free exam preparation

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Explore Disneyland, the world's most visited tourist attraction, from the comfort of home with this unique book, then build a fun 3D model of Main Street, USA

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Join the Disney Princesses in a 24-book adventure as you count down to Christmas!Enjoy the entire festive season with this enchanting advent calendar that contains five different types of books to enjoy; you''ll never get bored! Contains:- 8 x Storybooks- 5 x Spot the Difference Books- 5 x Odd One Out Books- 4 x Maze Books- 2 x Quiz BooksThis makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!

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Join Lion and friends on a jam-packed pop-up adventure!Can you help Lion find all his friends? Read along to reveal lots of pop-up jungle characters! This cute book is perfect for a fun story time. - Little ones will love this interactive story book, which includes 5 large pop-up characters! - Provides a great way to encourage engagement at story time, and the simple text will help to build their confidence in reading. - Children will also love the search-and-find activities on each page.

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Take your creativity to a new level with this 3D scratch art poster book! Use your scratch tool to reveal bright rainbow backgrounds. Then, pop and build the dinosaurs to create 4 awesome posters! Plus, there''s even more fun to enjoy with lots of colouring pages to complete.- 4 3D scratch art posters- Scratch tool- Tons of colouring pages- Large format, perfect for little hands- Perfect mess-free crafting for rainy days- Easy to pop-out posters that can hang on the wall- Great for encouraging creativity!

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Introduce early learners to times tables with this super-fun, wipe-clean activity book!This wipe-clean easel is the perfect introduction to multiplication. With clear activities to follow, little ones will love learning their first times tables.- Perfect introduction to times tables- Develop essential maths skills before starting school- Reusable format means the kids practice again and again- Ideal for home learning and preparing little ones for school

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Introduce early learners to shapes with this super-fun, wipe-clean activity book!Flip over the pages of this wipe-clean easel for a fun introduction to basic shapes. With dotted lines to follow, pictures to trace and clear activities, this easel is perfect for little ones learning shapes.- Perfect introduction to shapes - Trace the shapes to develop pen control- Reusable format means the kids practice again and again- Ideal for home learning and preparing little ones for school

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Guide your little one through their first colour learning experience in this adorable book! With brightillustrations, and lots to touch and feel, it is sure to engage curious young minds.Also available:My First AnimalsMy First NumbersMy First Words

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Take on the role of hard-bitten detective and track down a brutal killer in The Puzzle Murders

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Can you MOO like a cow? Or BAA like a sheep? Look in the mirror and make your best faces in this clever learning book about farm animals.This is the perfect book for early learners who love farmyard animals! Munch like a llama and cheep like a chick. Look into the mirror on every page to see yourself transform into incredible animals!

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Join Winnie the Pooh and friends for seven sweet tales in this wonderful storybook.Whether it''s helping a friend caught in the rain, solving a winter mystery or bouncing with friends on a hot summer''s day, there''s something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of fun-filled stories.

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Engage your baby''s senses with this interactive board book, perfect for sensory play! You and your child can explore different textures on every page, with multiple sea creatures to touch, see and hear. With colourful sequins, foiled corrugate, crinkly foil and a cardboard slider, this is the perfect interactive book for babies! - Interactive elements encourage curiosity - Promotes dexterity by allowing babies to touch and feel the pages - Engages all of the senses - Simple and bold text is perfect for young readers - Great gift for babies

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Practise counting skills with these interactive, double-sided flashcards. Simply pull the tabs to reveal the answers!Learn to count and recognise numbers with these interactive, double-sided flashcards. Trace the numbers and lift the flaps for a fun learning experience that can be practised again and again. - Promotes essential maths skills- Interactive lift-the-flap format keeps early learners engaged- Large flashcards are perfect for little hands - 240mm x 146mm- Great for home learning and test revision

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Relax and unwind with this colouring collection, filled with intricate art to colour! Using the 6 watercolour pencils and paintbrush, coupled with a dab of water, exquisite images are just a brushstroke away with this magical colouring set!Mickey Mouse, Daffy Duck, Pluto and all of Mickey's wonderful friends await inside this awesome colouring kit!

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Join Asha for a magical colouring adventure based on Disney's new film, Wish

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Have a SMASHing time with Hulk in this awesome carry along colouring book! Offering children hours of creative fun, this book features tons of different epic scenes to colour in, plus over 50 stickers! Perfect for rainy days and long journeys.- Large format with big, clear lines - perfect for budding artists with little hands! - Over 30 images to colour in - Including over 50 stickers - Carry handle makes it perfect for travelling activities

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Puzzle, explore and more with Simba, Alice and the rest of your Disney friends!This 4 large-piece jigsaw is perfect for developing cognitive skills, and great for little hands to play with! This is a perfect gift for first-time Disney fans, as they get to meet all of the much-loved characters from classic Disney films while completing puzzles!

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential English skills for preschoolers

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential maths skills for Key Stage 2

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential maths and English skills for Key Stage 2

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Re-live the amazing worlds of the Disney/Pixar characters in this Storytime Library, perfect for fans of Incredibles, Toy Story and more

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This intriguing collection of facts is an exciting, must-have guide that answers all your questions on history and culture

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Packed with all the facts you could ever want to know about your favourite animals, plants and all things wild.

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Join your favourite Disney and Pixar characters on a colouring adventure, featuring simple learning activities and big line art characters for little readers to colour

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Bring the Marvel Super Heroes to life in your own bedroom with this unique 3D poster book, bursting with exciting crafts and fun activities.

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With over 150 stunning images to colour, this beautiful bumper colouring format celebrates Disney most memorable animal friends and heroes

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With over 150 heart-warming images to colour, this beautiful bumper colouring format celebrates the friendship between Disney's most wonderful characters

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Discover a world of adventure under the sea in this retelling of Disney's live-action film, The Little Mermaid

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Teach your child their first words with this exciting, interactive book! From their favourite musical instruments to everything they''ll find in their toybox, press the pages to hear 50 different tunes, zooms and squeaks. With over 100 simple words inside, this is the perfect introduction for early learners to begin expanding their vocabulary!

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Follow a cute Gentoo penguin as he searches for the perfect pebble to woo his mate, in a new series of true-to-life animal stories

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With 12 stackable snowman crayons and no single-use plastic, customers will adore I Love Christmas Colouring.

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Combining this brilliant format with a super popular theme, Unicorn Sticker Faces will sell all year-round

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Includes 4 awesome stamper pens to bring each fun farm scene to life

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When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of mysterious murders on Earth, a younger Loki, desperate to prove himself, is sent to investigate. But as he descends upon nineteenth-century London, Loki embarks on a journey that leads him to more than just a murder suspect. He finds himself on a path to discover the source of his power - and who he''s meant to be.

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