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  • James Boswell
    W. Keith Leask
    In the heart of the eighteenth-century, amidst the bustling streets of London and the rugged landscapes of Scotland, emerges a figure whose personal diaries would forever change the landscape of literary biography. This compelling narrative invites readers into the vibrant world of the Scottish Enlightenment, where the life of Samuel Johnson intertwines with the intellectual pu...
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    17,04 €

  • Hugh Miller
    Joseph Brown / W. Keith (William Keith) Leask
    Explore the life and work of 'Hugh Miller,' the self-taught Scottish geologist who rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in 19th-century science. This meticulously prepared biography by William Keith Leask delves into Miller’s fascinating journey, tracing his evolution from a stonemason to a respected expert in the burgeoning field of geology.'Hugh Miller' of...
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    17,57 €

  • Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School
    Marilyn Leask / Sarah Younie
    This fully updated third edition of Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School introduces practising and student teachers to the range of ways in which technology can be used to support and extend teaching and learning opportunities in their classrooms. ...
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    62,44 €

  • They Do, Not You!
    Amy Leask
    From the award-winning creative team at Red T Kids’ Media!In the animal kingdom, there are many ways to react to when the going gets weird. Creatures can puff up, make noise, take off, hide, fall over, or even make a stink, all in the name of handling being uncertain or confused.But if you’re a human-type animal (especially a human-type kid), you’ve got another option: you can ...
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    9,96 €

  • Hugh Miller
    W. Keith Leask
    'Hugh Miller' by W. Keith Leask is a captivating biography detailing the life of a remarkable Scottish geologist, naturalist, and writer. Set against the backdrop of Scotland during the Victorian era, the book delves into Miller’s significant contributions to science and literature. As a paleontologist, Miller made groundbreaking fossil discoveries that contributed to the under...
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    12,03 €

  • James Boswell
    W. Keith Leask
    'James Boswell' by W. Keith Leask is an illuminating biography that delves into the life and literary legacy of the iconic Scottish diarist and travelogue writer. Leask’s insightful exploration of Boswell’s journey reveals his deep friendship with Samuel Johnson, shedding light on their intellectual exchanges within London’s vibrant literary circles. Through meticulous literary...
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    12,29 €

  • That’s What They Said
    Amy Leask
    There once was a very clever kid who heard all kinds of strange stories from the people around her. She listened carefully, took note, thought about them for a bit...and then decided they were a big bunch of nonsense.'That’s What They Said' is about the tall tales people tell little thinkers. It’s also about wise kids, the ones who see right through silliness, and it encourages...
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    14,98 €

  • Pathways to Professorship
    Marilyn Leask
    How does a new academic, aspiring to become a professor, choose a field of study and plan a career that leads to professorship? This book guides aspiring academics step-by-step through the areas in which they need to demonstrate excellence if they are to gain the recognition and professional profile which leads to a professorial post. ...
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    61,20 €

  • House of Large Sizes
    Ian Graham Leask
    Once in a while a novel comes along that is very different. House of Large Sizes is such a novel. A dysfunctional, sexually addicted and inauthentic little family finds its failings coming to a head when one member decides to deal with his pain directly and heads to New Orleans for an unsanctioned sex change. They all end up in The French Quarter-in 'The sump of America'-and a ...
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    24,78 €

  • The Wounded and Other Stories about Sons and Fathers
    Ian Graham Leask
    The Wounded and Other Stories About Sons and Fathers is a powerful expression of Robert Bly’s Men’s Movement. Although Leask largely stood aside from Bly’s followers, he published these connected short stories with New Rivers Press in the tradition of autobiographical fiction, reminiscent of Hemingway’s In Our Time or Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist As a Young Man. Two stories...
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    25,32 €

  • Idunno
    Amy Leask
    There are an awful lot of things we haven’t learned, haven’t thought about, and aren’t sure of. No one really has it all figured out yet, have they? So why are we (especially grown-up we) so afraid to admit that we all still have a ways to go?Idunno is a sweet, charming, and persistent reminder to readers of all ages that it’s alright to still be discovering and exploring. It’s...
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    11,82 €

  • Benny’s Symphony
    Amy Leask
    Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2022Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist, 2022Benny’s world is full of fascinating noises, but it isn’t until after a visit to the symphony that he really starts to think about how these noises become music. Benny scours the house, collecting sounds, and making a mess while making a musical masterpiece.Ringing with the tu...
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    14,98 €

  • Education for All in Times of Crisis
    Marilyn Leask / Sarah Younie
    This book is a response to the loss of learning experienced by children and young people during the Covid-19 crisis. It examines the measures which were taken to fix the disruption of education and their limitations particularly in reaching marginalised groups.Drawing on data and experiences from around the world, the book examines education systems as ecosystems with interdepe...
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    48,50 €

  • Mildred Builds A World
    Amy Leask
    Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2021If you don’t like what you see all around you, fix it! Mildred is seven-and-three-quarters, very perceptive, and she doesn’t always like what she finds out there in the world. With craft supplies in hand, and her head buzzing with visions of how things should be, she sets out to build a new one. Brimming with big ideas about...
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    13,67 €

  • If You Met A Yeti...
    Amy Leask
    Nautilus Silver Medal Winner, 2019IPPY Bronze Medal Winner, 2020Ever wonder how other creatures see people? Ever wonder how we see ourselves?What if you were out doing what you do every day, and you happened to run into, oh, let’s say... a Yeti. And what if you found that, as curious as you were about this Yeti, they were even more curious about you? This Yeti might wonder abou...
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    14,98 €

  • Zoom In, Zoom Out
    Amy Leask
    Reader Review Reviewers’ Choice Award Honorable Mention, 2018IPPY Awards, Children’s E-book, Bronze, 2018Nautilus Award, Children’s Nonfiction, Silver, 2018International Book Award, Children’s Book, Winner, 2018San Francisco Book Festival Awards, Children’s Nonfiction, Runner-Up, 2019For readers preschool and up, 'Zoom In, Zoom Out' combines fascinating photos, cute critters, a...
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    13,48 €

  • Internationalizing the Curriculum
    Betty Leask
     Internationalisation of the Curriculum In Context explores disciplinary approaches to and interpretations of internationalisation of the curriculum. Based on an extensive literature review and case studies from a range of national, institutional and disciplinary contexts, this book explores new ground and provides insights into internationalisation of the curriculum in action ...
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    109,94 €

  • Regimental Records of the Royal Scotsthe First or Royal Regiment of Foot 1590-1911
    H. M. McCance / J. C. Leask
    The Royal Scots, one of the earliest and most distinguished names in the British Army, have an unequalled record of service to the Crown and country. This huge history covers the entire early years of the regiment from their garrisoning of Tangier in 1680 down to the Boer War in 1899-1902. Between these deployments, they fought in the Duke of Marlborough’s four great victorie...
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    130,63 €

  • Experimental Building Science
    J. Leask Manson / JLeask Manson
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    45,69 €

  • Experimental Building Science
    Francis E. Drury / Francis EDrury / J. Leask Manson / JLeask Manson
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    49,70 €

  • Willy Heath
    William Leask
    'Willy Heath' is a poignant coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of rural England. William Leask crafts a vivid portrait of a young boy’s journey through adolescence, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a changing world. The story resonates with timeless appeal, capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of youth. Readers will be d...
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    21,04 €

  • The Hall Of Vision
    William Leask
    'The Hall Of Vision: A View Of Principles, A Poem In Three Books' by William Leask, offers readers a journey through profound philosophical and spiritual landscapes. This collection, featuring the titular poem and a selection of minor poems, invites contemplation on fundamental principles and enduring truths. Leask’s work, rooted in the poetic traditions of the 19th century, pr...
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    21,06 €

  • Musa Latina Aberdonensis; Volume 9
    Sir William Duguid Geddes / William Keith Leask
    Musa Latina Aberdonensis, Volume 9, is a collection of Latin verse associated with the University of Aberdeen. This volume showcases the enduring tradition of classical scholarship and literary composition within the Scottish academic community. The poems reflect the intellectual and cultural milieu of their time, offering insights into the Renaissance and its impact on norther...
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    27,00 €

  • Musa Latina Aberdonensis; Volume 15
    William Keith Leask
    Musa Latina Aberdonensis, Volume 15, is a collection of Latin poetry likely composed or compiled in Aberdeen. This volume offers insights into the classical education prevalent at the time and provides valuable source material for those studying Latin literature and the history of Aberdeen. This work will appeal to scholars of classical studies, Scottish history, and Latin poet...
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    27,99 €

  • Musa Latina Aberdonensis
    William Keith Leask
    Musa Latina Aberdonensis presents the collected Latin poetry of Arthur Johnston, meticulously edited by Sir W. D. Geddes and originally published between 1892 and 1895. This volume showcases Johnston’s mastery of Latin verse and offers a window into the literary and intellectual landscape of his time. Readers interested in classical literature, Latin poetry, and the history of ...
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    27,99 €

  • Carey Glynn
    William Leask
    'Carey Glynn' by William Leask is a compelling work of historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this novel explores themes of ambition, love, and loss through the eyes of its titular character. Leask crafts a narrative rich in detail, bringing to life the social and cultural landscape of the era. Readers will be captivated by Glynn’s journey as he navig...
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    20,21 €

  • Hugh Miller [microform]
    W Keith b. 1857 Leask
    This is a biographical work focusing on the life and contributions of Hugh Miller, a prominent Scottish geologist, writer, and folklorist of the 19th century. Delving into Miller’s humble beginnings and his rise to become a leading figure in the scientific community, the biography explores his significant geological discoveries, his writings on science and social issues, and hi...
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    21,12 €

  • Triple and Quadruple Expansion Engines and Boilers and Their Management, With Fifty-six Illustrations
    Alex Ritchie Leask
    'Triple and Quadruple Expansion Engines and Boilers' offers a detailed exploration of advanced steam engine technology from the late 19th century. Authored by Alex Ritchie Leask, this book provides comprehensive insights into the design, operation, and management of these complex mechanical systems. With fifty-six illustrations, the text elucidates the intricacies of triple and...
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    25,21 €

  • Struggles for Life, Or, the Autobiography of a Dissenting Minister
    William Leask
    Struggles for Life, Or, the Autobiography of a Dissenting Minister offers a rare first-person account of religious life in 19th-century Britain. William Leask recounts his personal journey as a dissenting minister, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs of his calling. This autobiography provides valuable historical context to the religious and social landscape of ...
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    27,99 €

  • James Boswell (1897)
    William Keith Leask
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    28,04 €


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