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The Dean's Diaries: Being a True & Factual Account of the Doings & Dealings of the Dean & Dons of St Andrew's College

Product Description: The Dean of St Andrew's College oversees an ancient institution (Est. 1561) renowned for its academic oddity, inter-departmental warfare and explosive disasters.The Dean s observations and anecdotes provide an exceptionally witty account of academia in Edinburgh, seamlessly combining the douce realities of Scotland's capital with the decidedly bizarre goings-on at St Andrew's...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781910745205 | Luath Pr, March 31, 2016, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The Dean of St Andrew's College oversees an ancient institution (Est.

Naw First Minister!: Irascible Big Nellie Nellis Becomes Scotland's First Minister... Pity Help Scotland!

By Bob Dewar (illustrator) and Allan Morrison

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9781910745175 | Luath Pr, February 29, 2016, cover price $15.95

Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect: The Luath Kilmarnock Edition

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781910021514 | Luath Pr, October 29, 2015, cover price $14.95

Gonnae No Dae That!: The Best of the Best of Those Cracking Scottish Sayings!

Product Description: Scotlandâs bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious and often wise Scottish sayings. With an English counterpart for each expression, this book will appeal to both locals and visitors. Wittily covering a range of everyday topics, this is ideal for all those who enjoy Scottish humour...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781910021576 | Luath Pr, April 30, 2016, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Scotlandâs bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious and often wise Scottish sayings.

Dave Does the Right Thing: I'm David Cameron. I'm Prime Minister. I Will Do the Right Thing. I Must Do the Right Thing. We All Must Do the Right Thing.

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781910021637 | Luath Pr, April 30, 2016, cover price $12.95

The Scottish Food Bible

A second volume of vivid accounts of World War II chronicles the exploits and battlefield achievements of decorated German tank commanders who led their feared Panzer tank battalions in battles at Barbarossa, Kursk, North Africa, and D-Day that transformed the art of modern warfare. Original.

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781780272283 | Birlinn Ltd, April 1, 2015, cover price $7.95

9780345448859, titled "Panzer Aces II" | Ballantine Books, November 1, 2002, cover price $6.99 | also contains Panzer Aces II | About this edition: A second volume of vivid accounts of World War II chronicles the exploits and battlefield achievements of decorated German tank commanders who led their feared Panzer tank battalions in battles at Barbarossa, Kursk, North Africa, and D-Day that transformed the art of modern warfare.

Should've Gone Tae Specsavers, Ref!

Product Description: The referee. You can't have a game without one. The most hated man (or woman) in football but you have to invite one to every game. Enjoy a laugh at the antics and wicked humour of Scottish referee Big Erchie, a powerhouse at five foot five, and a top grade referee who strikes fear into the hearts of managers and players alike as he stringently applies the laws of the game...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781908373731 | Luath Pr, November 25, 2014, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: The referee.

The Arbroath Smokie Bible

Product Description: The Arbroath Smokie is one of Scotland's best loved traditional fish delicacies, taking its name from the small coastal town in the county of Angus it has been on the menu for a thousand years. Unlike its famous fishy relatives, Finnan Haddies and Loch Fyne kippers, which are cold-smoked and require cooking before heating, Arbroath Smokies are uniquely hot-smoked, making them ready to eat straight from the smoker...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781780271729 | Birlinn Ltd, November 1, 2013, cover price $8.00 | About this edition: The Arbroath Smokie is one of Scotland's best loved traditional fish delicacies, taking its name from the small coastal town in the county of Angus it has been on the menu for a thousand years.

The Scottish Salmon Bible

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781780271811 | Birlinn Ltd, November 1, 2013, cover price $8.00

Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!: Glesca Grannies' Sayings, Patter and Advice

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781908373472 | Luath Pr, November 25, 2014, cover price $15.95

Beatniks and Beehives: The Swinging Sixties

By Bob Dewar

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9781780270135 | Birlinn Ltd, January 1, 2013, cover price $22.95

The Italian Sausage Bible

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781780270500 | Birlinn Ltd, August 24, 2012, cover price $7.95

Soor Plooms and Sair Knees: Growing Up in Scotland After the War

Product Description: 'Soor Plooms and Sair Knees' is an hilarious and moving recollection of the writer's childhood in a small Scottish east coast town during the immediate post-war years. In this warm-hearted, funny, and magnificent portrait, Bob Dewar recalls the community spirit of 1940s Scotland with perfectly balanced nostalgic recollections and glorious illustrations...read more

By Bob Dewar

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9781841588629 | Birlinn Ltd, February 1, 2011, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: 'Soor Plooms and Sair Knees' is an hilarious and moving recollection of the writer's childhood in a small Scottish east coast town during the immediate post-war years.

The Stornoway Black Pudding Bible

Product Description: Seumas MacInnes, one of Scotland's premier restaurateurs and owner of the iconic Cafe Gandolfi in Glasgow, is not afraid to take issue with the national bard over the sobriquet 'Great chieftain o' the puddin race'. Without slighting the qualities of haggis, or indeed white pudding, he wholeheartedly maintains that the title rightfully belongs to black puddingâand, very specifically, Stornoway black pudding...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator), Seumas Macinnes and Brian Wilson (introduced by)

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9781841589084 | Birlinn Ltd, November 4, 2010, cover price $8.00 | About this edition: Seumas MacInnes, one of Scotland's premier restaurateurs and owner of the iconic Cafe Gandolfi in Glasgow, is not afraid to take issue with the national bard over the sobriquet 'Great chieftain o' the puddin race'.

The Crack: The Best of Glasgow Humour

Product Description: Glaswegians have always enjoyed a good laughâthe home-grown variety best of allâand this new and expanded edition of Michael Munroâs bestselling book is a hilarious compendium of Glasgow humor. In addition to classics that never fail to amuse, it also features new jokes and stories, showing that the famous Glasgow tongue is as sharp and inventive as it has always been...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781780271828 | Rep rev edition (Birlinn Ltd, November 1, 2013), cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Glaswegians have always enjoyed a good laughâthe home-grown variety best of allâand this new and expanded edition of Michael Munroâs bestselling book is a hilarious compendium of Glasgow humor.

9781841589237 | Birlinn Ltd, October 1, 2010, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Humor is one of the cornerstones of Glasgow life.

Alice Goes North

Product Description: When Alice reads about Christmas in a magazine, she has one big question. Why don't anteaters get presents, too? When no one in the jungle can tell her, there's only one thing to do. Alice goes north to find out from Santa Claus himself!

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781404849044 | Picture Window Books, July 15, 2008, cover price $21.32 | About this edition: When Alice reads about Christmas in a magazine, she has one big question.

The Whisky Muse: Scotch Whisky in Poem and Song

This book is a collection of the best poems and songs, both old and new, on the subject of that great Scottish love, whisky. It is based on a one-man show created by Robin, and combines two of his passions - folk song and whisky. Additional information relevant to particular songs and poems, and other interesting tit-bits on the process of whisky making, are placed alongside humorous art by Bob Dewar, the illustrator for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This collection would be the perfect thing for any fan of a wee dram.

By Robin Laing

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9781906307448 | Luath Pr, June 25, 2008, cover price $19.95

9781842820414 | Luath Pr, February 28, 2005, cover price $19.95

9780946487950 | Luath Pr, January 1, 2002, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: This book is a collection of the best poems and songs, both old and new, on the subject of that great Scottish love, whisky.

Top Tips for Teachers

Product Description: Whether you're already in command of a classroom, or are just starting out as a student teacher, these top tips will help you cope with pupils, parents and the everlasting pile of marking. Alternately practical, wise and funny, "Top Tips fo Teachers" will guide you through those career defining moments: parents evenings, negotiating the staffroom and help you preserve your dignity when all you want to do is hurl chalk at the board...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781906307202 | Luath Pr, February 1, 2008, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Whether you're already in command of a classroom, or are just starting out as a student teacher, these top tips will help you cope with pupils, parents and the everlasting pile of marking.

Alice Goes to Hollywood

Alice the anteater leaves the jungle to pursue her dream of becoming a film star in Hollywood.

By Bob Dewar (illustrator) and Karen Wallace

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9781404816787 | Picture Window Books, January 1, 2006, cover price $21.32 | About this edition: Alice the anteater leaves the jungle to pursue her dream of becoming a film star in Hollywood.

Midges

Product Description: The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie. Alasdair Roberts has compiled an anthology of anecdotes and information concerning the minuscule marauder, ranging from the eighteenth century to the present, and covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781841583860 | New edition (Birlinn Ltd, May 1, 2005), cover price $9.95 | About this edition: The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.

Grrreat Scottish Dogs

Product Description: We all know that Lab C Nesbitt was usually in the doghouse with Mary Doll and that Bonnie Pincher Charlie was barking up the wrong tree in his attempts to retriever the throne but have the Pupclaimers ever been sent a litter from America by mistake? If you happen to be feeling a bit wruff, then we invite you to meet Walter Scottie, Hugh MacDiarmutt and Stanley Boxer, who are going walkies with fifteen other Scottish canines...read more

By Bob Dewar (illustrator) and Alison Fitt

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9781845020194 | Black & White Pub Ltd, April 30, 2005, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: We all know that Lab C Nesbitt was usually in the doghouse with Mary Doll and that Bonnie Pincher Charlie was barking up the wrong tree in his attempts to retriever the throne but have the Pupclaimers ever been sent a litter from America by mistake?

Purrrfect Scottish Cats

Product Description: It is a little known fact that the Bard of Aryshire. Rabbie Burmese, could often be heard mewing his poems on the garden fence after a late night out with the alley cats. Or that her dislike of water made Fluffy Macdonald's bonny boat trip to Skye even more impressive...read more

By Bob Dewar and Alison Mary Fitt

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9781902927954 | Black & White Pub Ltd, December 1, 2004, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: It is a little known fact that the Bard of Aryshire.

Standard Grade Music Course Notes

By Bob Dewar (illustrator)

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9781898890218 | Leckie & Leckie, September 1, 1998, cover price $17.30

Ivan

A compilaton of Russian folktales captures the storytelling tradition of the Soviet Union through fifteen tales about the magical, legendary hero named Ivan, whose talents include flying and cavorting with monsters.

By Marcus Crouch and Bob Dewar

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9780192741356 | Oxford Univ Pr, June 1, 1989, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: A compilation of Russian folktales captures the storytelling tradition of the Soviet Union through fifteen tales about the magical, legendary hero named Ivan, whose talents include flying and cavorting with monsters

Renard the Fox

Retells the French legends about the tricks used by the sly fox Renard to get food

By Rachel Anderson, David Bradby and Bob Dewar

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9780192741295 | Oxford Univ Pr, September 1, 1987, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: Retells the French legends about the tricks used by the sly fox Renard to get food

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