Introduces the reader to aspects of one of the richest, and least-known, cultural landscapes in Europe. An inspiring source for the study of people and place over time.
An authoritative and enthusiastic guide to the Lowland canals, the Antonine Wall including icons such as the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies. Features the story of the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals' restoration.
The outstanding properties of ceramics have guaranteed their use for millennia and they remain vitally important in modern technology. This book provides an overview of the status of processing of ceramic materials in micro technology. It deals with micro manufacturing and applications of ceramic materials.
The first book devoted to these two ubiquitous species. It takes the reader from the exciting breeding activities in the temperate north through their long migration south and journey back.
The first comprehensive and accessible account of the lifecycle and ecology of this fascinating bird. It provides up-to-date information on the geographical status and habitat requirements for the continued survival of this iconic bird species.
A new history of the centuries of Anglo-Scottish border conflict. This is a deeply personal view based on fifty years of living on, walking, exploring, teaching, writing about and re-enacting the borderers.