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New Scottish Books Newsletter February / March 2006 | posted by Markus on Thursday February 09, @07:21PM ( Printer Friendly Version.| Email this article) | | | |  ***New Scottish Books – February / March 2006***
Visit the NSB website at http://www.scottishbooks.org/newScottish to see some of the newest titles from SPA member publishers, and a selection of backlist titles from the past 12 months. This newsletter is brought to you from the Scottish Publishers Association
This latest edition brings you inspiring stories of people’s lives, adventure stories for children, historical military fiction, maritime tradition, the story of Scotland’s tartans and much more...
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| | ***New Scottish Books – February / March 2006***
Visit the NSB website at http://www.scottishbooks.org/newScottish to see some of the newest titles from SPA member publishers, and a selection of backlist titles from the past 12 months. This newsletter is brought to you from the Scottish Publishers Association
This latest edition brings you inspiring stories of people’s lives, adventure stories for children, historical military fiction, maritime tradition, the story of Scotland’s tartans and much more...
For details of our regular competition, read on!
***BOOK OF THE MONTH***
THE HILL OF THE RED FOX
Allan Campbell McLean (Floris Books / Kelpies)
ISBN 0863155561
Children’s
Cold war espionage on the Isle of Skye from a master of Scottish children’s writing. For 11-13 year olds.
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**AUTOBIOGRAPHY**
EVERYMAN’S WORST NIGHTMARE: CANCER OF THE PENIS
Stacey John (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 095441215x
An unknown, ordinary man tells his story with courage and humour, and promises 25% of the royalties to a cancer charity.
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**BIOGRAPHY**
JUST BEING THERE – WITH BEARS AND TIGERS IN THE NORTH SEA
Andrew Wylie (Dunedin Academic Press)
ISBN 1903765412
Andrew Wylie has written a book about the demanding life of ‘oil people’ and he challenge of ministry in extreme conditions.
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**CHILDREN’S**
AIR FO BHONNAGAN, A GHAOIL
Tormod Caimbeul (Acair)
ISBN 0861526880 / 0861522710
Amusing rhymes, beautiful book; buy it now and have a look!
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CHILL
Alex Nye (Floris Books / Kelpies)
ISBN 0863155464
Snow storms and ghostly figures haunt this thrilling story set on bleak Sheriffmuir. For 9-12 year olds.
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**FICTION**
DUNDEE WAR AND PEACE
Malcolm Archibald (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 0954412168
A sizzling tale, striding across centuries in Dundee with Malcolm Archibald’s brilliant story-telling and historical talent.
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HORSEMAN OF THE VELDT
Malcolm Archibald (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 0954412125
The second book in Malcolm Archibald’s Boer War trilogy, full of exciting action, enriched by the profound emotions of humans at war.
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SELKIRK OF THE FETHAN
Malcolm Archibald (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 0954412133
Malcolm Archibald takes his hero home at the end of his trilogy, after more adventures at the end of the Boer War.
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SOLDIER OF THE QUEEN
Malcolm Archibald (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 0954412117
Prize-winning Archibald deploys his first-class historical knowledge in a gripping and readable story of the Borders and the Boer War.
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**HISTORY**
A SEARCH FOR THE SOURCE OF THE WHIRLPOOL OF ARTIFICE: THE COSMOLOGY OF GIULIO CAMILLO
Kate Robinson (Dunedin Academic Press)
ISBN 1903765536
The real thing is even stranger than some recent bestsellers suggest.
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TARTAN: THE HIGHLAND HABIT
Hugh Cheape (NMS Enterprises Ltd – Publishing)
ISBN 1905267029
This colourful book tells the story of the world’s most memorable fabric.
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**MARITIME/NAUTICAL**
MUIR IS TIR
George MacLeod (Acair)
ISBN 086152683x
Hundreds of years of fishing experience, lore and traditions brought to the reader in this highly attractive publication.
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THE VICTORIAN NAVAL BRIGADES
Lt. Commander A.L.Bleby, RN (Whittles Publishing)
ISBN 190444525x
A fascinating record of the Naval Brigades’ extraordinary exploits and achievements during eleven ‘Wars of the Empire’ in the 19th century.
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**MILITARY HISTORY**
ASPECTS OF THE BOER WAR: BOERS AND HORSEMEN
Malcolm Archibald (Fledgling Press)
ISBN 0954412141
The author uses first-class historical skills to produce a very readable account of the Boer War’s people and peoples.
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**NATURE**
JUST BEFORE DAWN, THE CREATION OF A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
May Parker (Whittles Publishing)
ISBN 1904445284
An inspiring story of the creation of a wildlife sanctuary which became a rich and productive haven for wildlife.
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***IT'S COMPETITION TIME AGAIN...***
Each e-newsletter we give you the opportunity to win the title of your choice from the selection above, and a bottle of Isle of Arran Malt Whisky - a sponsor of the SPA. Please reply to this email with 'Competition' in the subject heading and answer the following question:
Q: Which sinister character does Alasdair instantly mistrust in “The Hill of the Red Fox”?
Good luck to all!
The winner will be announced on April 1st 2006 in the next edition of New Scottish Books. ** All entrants must be over 18 years of age. ** Regrettably, we are unable to offer the whisky prize to entrants outwith the UK.
Many congratulations go to the winner of our December/January edition, Mr Dennis Keiser of Pennsylvania, USA.
Thank you to everyone who entered last month's competition.
For further information about the SPA and our member publishers please visit http://www.scottishbooks.org
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Best wishes,
Katherine Naish
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Katherine Naish
Information and Professional Development Administrator
Scottish Publishers Association
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