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Tradition and Innovation in English Retailing, 1700 to 1850
Three decades of research into retailing in England from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries has established a seemingly clear narrative: fixed shops were widespread from an early date; 'modern' methods of retailing were common from at least the early eighteenth century; shopping was a skilled activity throughout the period; and consumers were increasingly part of - and aware of being part of - a polite and fashionable culture. All of this is true, but is it the only narrative? Research has shown that markets were still important well into the nineteenth century and small scale producer-retailers co-existed with modern warehouses. Many shops were not smart. The development of modern reta...
On the Trail of Queen Victoria in the Highlands
Award-winning author and mountaineer follows in the footsteps of the woman as well as the monarch who came to see the Highlands as her retreat and solace. This historical biography cum guide book has a wealth of new material about "Mrs Brown". From her short walks to her large scale expeditions and her days out on the mountains, her experiences add to any walker's enjoyment of the region. It includes maps, line drawings, and never before seen photographs from the Washington Wilson collection.
Prelude to Everest
Acclaimed hillwalking writers Ian R Mitchell and George Rodway tell the fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Now a largely neglected figure, Kellas is the pioneer of high altitude physiology, his climbing routes still in evidence today. Follow Kellas' journey, which takes him from the Scottish Cairngorms to the Himalaya, and discover how his struggles and explorations have impacted upon mountaineering today.
The Justice Factory
The Justice Factory is the book the judges tried to ban. It lifts the veil on the personality of the senior judges in Scotland, while explaining how they relate to the American and English traditions of judging. The reason for the attempted ban is that this is the first book to be published in the English-speaking world about the personality of judges and the practice of judging which relies for its primary source on the judges themselves. It is a novel attempt to see the rule of law and the threats to it from the point of view of those who have to defend it.Despite this, one of the most senior judes in recent Britsih history wrote to me after reading the book saying: "All in all a very interesting, although rather mischievous, book. Thank you for bringing it to my attention." - Lord Hope, an ex-Lord President of the Court of Session, and Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers
Ian Mitchell tells the story of explorations and ascents in the Scottish Highlands in the days before mountaineering became a popular sport - when Jacobites, bandits, poachers and illicit distillers traditionally used the mountains as sanctuary.
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A View from the Ridge
Fed up of anaemic books about mountains, about being poor and happy and mystical fulfilment? Then this is the book for you, tearing the veil from the culture clashes and conflicts on the hills. What happens if you go in search of the American Dream in Colorado, or Celtic Twilight in the Cuillins? And how do the mountains alter the pattern of male/female sexual behaviour? This book presents a different approach, but one that aims to answer just why the mountains exert such fascination over so many people.
Mountain Outlaw
"This being the story of Ewan MacPhee of Quoich Island, the last of Scotland's highland outlaws. Narrated by Persons with first hand knowledge of the bandit's misdeeds, Including well-attested counts of desertion, murder and ravishment, and with Intelligence of MacPhee's ultimate fate."--Cover.
Mountain Days and Bothy Nights
Acknowledged as a classic of mountain writing, this book takes you into the bothies, howffs and dosses on the Scottish hills as Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan and Stumpy the Big Yin stalk hill and public house, evading gamekeepers and Royalty.
Evidence Based Policing
Over the past ten years, the field of evidence-based policing (EBP) has grown substantially, evolving from a novel idea at the fringes of policing to an increasingly core component of contemporary policing research and practice. Examining what makes something evidence-based and not merely evidence-informed, this book unifies the voices of police practitioners, academics, and pracademics. It provides real world examples of evidence-based police practices and how police research can be created and applied in the field. Includes contributions from leading international EBP researchers and practitioners such as Larry Sherman, University of Cambridge, Lorraine Mazerrolle, University of Queensland, Anthony Braga, Northeastern and Craig Bennell, Carelton University.
