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Scottish Wit & Wisdom

Author : Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Crombie Jardine Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848398247
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Wit & Wisdom written by Betty Kirkpatrick and published by Crombie Jardine Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland has had its fair share of comedians, both professional and self-styled, but the wit of Scotland is not traditionally of the ha-ha, belly-laugh variety. It's rather of the understated, wry-smile type, known in Scotland as 'pawkie' humour. The Concise Scots Dictionary defines 'pawkie' as having a matter-of-fact, humorously critical outlook on life, characterized by a sly, quiet wit and this sums it up very well. Alas, this dry stryle of humour has the disadvantage that, unlike the obvious joke, it can go unnoticed. It's partly for this reason that the Scots have acquired a reputation for being dour or humourless, but often the fault has been with the hearers not recognizing wit when it was presented to them. There is less need to explain the wisdom of the Scots, since Scotland, especially considering its size, has produced over the centuries a great number of people who have made a significant contribution to the shaping of the world. These have included people from a wide range of disciplines, such as poets, philosophers, novelists, artists, architects, engineers, explorers, doctors, scientists and so on, and the thoughts of some of these are included in the selection of sayings and quotations in this book.

Scottish Wit and Wisdom

Author : Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Crombie Jardine
ISBN 13 : 9781906051136
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Wit and Wisdom written by Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick and published by Crombie Jardine. This book was released on 2007 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Little Book of Scottish Wit and Wisdom

Author : E. M. Kirkpatrick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781854798268
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Scottish Wit and Wisdom written by E. M. Kirkpatrick and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'land of the mountain and the floor', of tartan and tatties, Burns Nicht and bagpipes, is also the land that has spawned writers and poets, statesmen and philosophers, commentators and wits as diverse as William MacGonagall and Hugh MacDiarmid, Sir Walter Scott and Billy Connolly, Arthur Balfour and Muriel Gray, Sir William Wallace and Robert Louis Stevenson, among a thousand others. Famed for their candour, their ability to deflate pomposity, their good advice, so kindly and freely offered, and a wit so dry it almost evaporates, the Scots have always offered a rich vein of a particular kind of humour matched to well profound good sense. 'An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.' John Buchan 'Freedom and Whiskey gang thegither ' Robert Burns 'There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make.' J.M. Barrie

Scottish Wit

Author : Aubrey Malone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781999925000
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Wit written by Aubrey Malone and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is famous for its sense of humour. This collection brings together quotes about Scotland and the Scots, as well as the sage wit and wisdom of some of its most renowned sons and daughters. These quotes will make you smile, and by buying it you will be helping to make others smile as the proceeds go to fund the work of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland.

The Proverbs of Scotland

Author : Alexander Hislop
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Proverbs of Scotland written by Alexander Hislop and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title suggests, the following work is a comprehensive account of proverbs originating from Scotland, organized alphabetically. The true meaning behind each proverb is sometimes included in the book. It is written by Alexander Hislop, a Free Church of Scotland minister known for his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Proverbs of Scotland; With Explanatory and Illustrative Notes, and a Glossary

Author : Alexander Hislop
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019914151
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book The Proverbs of Scotland; With Explanatory and Illustrative Notes, and a Glossary written by Alexander Hislop and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the wit and wisdom of the Scottish people with this fascinating collection of proverbs, complete with detailed commentary and explanations from one of Scotland's leading scholars. Covering a wide range of topics and themes, from love and friendship to war and politics, this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the language and culture of Scotland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Scottish Proverbs

Author : Colin S.K. Walker
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 1788854527
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Proverbs written by Colin S.K. Walker and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs, once described as ‘the wisdom of many and the wit of one’, offer unique insights the way of life and the social mores of past generations. This book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible A–Z format. Many have been commonly used for hundreds of years, but modern sayings are also included. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful and often humorous nuggets of wisdom and advice. Jock’s a mislear’d imp, but ye’re a rum deil Jock may be mischievous, but he’s well behaved by your standards The fish that sooms in a dub will aye taste o’ mud You can never change your upbringing When ye can suit yer shanks to my shoon, ye may speak Don’t speak about me until you’ve been in a similar situation yourself

The Wee Book of Weegie Wit and Wisdom

Author : Ian Black
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845028589
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Wee Book of Weegie Wit and Wisdom written by Ian Black and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weegies have long been known for the quickness of their wit and the sharpness of their tongues. But behind every surreal retort and casual, bloodthirsty threat, is there a hidden profundity? A deep philosophical stance? Aye right, maybe, aiblins, perhaps. It really doesn't matter when they're this funny. In Glasgow's DNA there is an inbuilt belief that making a fool of yourself is OK, as long as it gets a laugh, makes a buck, builds a better society of whatever. After all, nobody but a real fool never made a mistake and it's a well-known fact that Weegies do try harder and laugh louder. In Weegie Wit and Wisdom, find out why Glaswegians drink, the best threats and insults for every occasion and why the Weegie approach to life helps Glasgow consistently top the league as the UK's happiest city. Amusing and entertaining, with just the right amount of wit and wisdom, it's time to discover the secrets of the Weegie world.

The Little Book of Scotland

Author : Orange Hippo!
Publisher : OH
ISBN 13 : 1800694024
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Scotland written by Orange Hippo! and published by OH. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Land of spectacular landscapes, rich history and fabulous legends. With its jaw-dropping beauty, magnificent architecture, superb art and culture, and friendly, hospitable people, Scotland is consistently ranked as one of the world's best-loved destinations. Packed full of fabulous facts, as well as wise and witty quotes from famous Scots, The Little Book of Scotland captures the nation at its glorious best. Covering everything from sparkling lochs and brooding castles to spellbinding legends and famous sons and daughters – not to mention tartan, haggis and whisky – it's a wonderful celebration of this vibrant, extraordinary land. 'This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.' - Alexander McCall Smith, on Edinburgh 'There are two seasons in Scotland: June and winter.' - Billy Connolly The Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world. It attracts over 300,000 people annually. Scotland has more than 790 islands, 94 of which are inhabited. One of its most famous and spectacular is the enchanting Isle of Skye. It is the second-biggest island, though it has more sheep than people. Scotland's national dish is the much-loved haggis. It is made with the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, which are boiled in the animal's stomach.

Essays on David Hume, Medical Men and the Scottish Enlightenment

Author : Roger L. Emerson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317141636
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Essays on David Hume, Medical Men and the Scottish Enlightenment written by Roger L. Emerson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scottish Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and scientific progress, in a country previously considered to be marginal to the European intellectual scene. Yet the enlightenment was not about politeness or civic humanism, but something more basic - the making of an improved society which could compete in every way in a rapidly changing world. David Hume, writing in 1752, commented that 'industry, knowledge and humanity are linked together by an indissoluble chain'. Collectively this volume of essays embraces many of the topics which Hume included under 'industry, knowledge and humanity': from the European Enlightenment and the Scots relation to it, to Scottish social history and its relation to religion, science and medicine. Overarching themes of what it meant to be enlightened in the eighteenth century are considered alongside more specific studies of notable figures of the period, such as Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, and David Hume, and the training and number of Scottish medical students. Together, the volume provides an opportunity to step back and reconsider the Scottish Enlightenment in its broader context and to consider what new directions this field of study might take.

Wit & Wisdom of Highland Cows

Author : Ulysses Brave
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781842044865
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (448 download)

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Download or read book Wit & Wisdom of Highland Cows written by Ulysses Brave and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Wicked Wit of Scotland

Author : Rod Green
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781789296433
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book The Wicked Wit of Scotland written by Rod Green and published by . This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes about this small but remarkable country. While the Scots are proud of their friendly reputation, loud about their many contributions to the world - such as whisky, penicillin and television - and fiercely protective of Scottish delicacies such as haggis and Irn Bru, they are also celebrated for their famously dry and dark humour. Featuring wit and wisdom from writers such as Armando Iannucci, Compton Mackenzie, Stanley Baxter and Neil Munro, this light-hearted book celebrates Scottish wit at its best while looking at the culture, folklore, politics and sport that make up Scotland.

A Dash O'Doric

Author : Robbie Shepherd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780862415617
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book A Dash O'Doric written by Robbie Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains 11 chapters which are packed with humorous anecdotes and stories. The authors provides a tour of the wit and wisdom of the Northeast of Scotland. Subjects range from religion and sport, to granite and courtship, to farming and marriage.

Bonnie Scotland (Illustrations)

Author : Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff
Publisher : A. & C. BLACK·LONDON·MCMXII
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bonnie Scotland (Illustrations) written by Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff and published by A. & C. BLACK·LONDON·MCMXII. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author does not attempt elaborate word-pictures, that would seem pale beside the artist’s colouring. His design has been, as accompaniment to these beautiful landscapes, an outline of Scotland’s salient features, with glimpses at its history, national character, and customs, and at the literature that illustrates this country for the English-speaking world. While taking the reader on a fireside tour through the varying “airts” of his native land, he has tried to show how its life, silken or homespun, is a tartan of more intricate pattern than appears in certain crude impressions struck off by strangers. And into his own web have been woven reminiscences, anecdotes, and borrowed brocade such as may make entertaining stripes and checks upon a groundwork of information. The mainland only is dealt with in this volume, which it is intended to follow up with another on the Highlands and Islands.

Bonnie Scotland

Author : A. R. Hope Moncrieff
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Bonnie Scotland written by A. R. Hope Moncrieff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Book A. R. Hope Moncrieff describes "Bonnie Scotland Painted" by Sutton Palmer as a complement of beautiful landscapes, an outline of Scotland's salient features, with glimpses at its history, national character, and customs. It is a book that features the beauty and slight history of Scotland.

The History of English in a Social Context

Author : Dieter Kastovsky
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110810301
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The History of English in a Social Context written by Dieter Kastovsky and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

Wot and Wisdon Highland Cows

Author : Ulysses Brave
Publisher : JG Press
ISBN 13 : 9781844518050
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Wot and Wisdon Highland Cows written by Ulysses Brave and published by JG Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An icon of the Scottish Highlands, no one can resist the shaggy appeal of these hardy beasts. Now celebrate their charm with this heart-warming gift book packed with photographs of all varieties of Highland cow in their beautiful habitat, accompanied by words of wit and wisdom that will bring a smile to your face and make you pause for reflection."--BOOK JACKET.