Art of the Celts  •  Lloyd Robert Laing  •  Jennifer Laing ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 216 PAGES A volume in the acclaimed "World of Art" series, this is a broad introduction to Celtic art, from the 5th century B.C. to 1200 A.D. (CLT02, $14.95)
Beside the Ocean of Time  •  George M. Brown LITERATURE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 217 PAGES • COMING IN A gentle coming-of-age tale by the Bard of Orkney George Mackay Brown. His short novel invokes the prehistoric ruins, Norse history and long traditions of rural Orkney in graceful prose with lovely attention to detail and rich insight into place. Shortlisted for the Booker prize in 1994, Beside the Ocean of Time is told from the point of the young daydreamer Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. (SCT14, $19.95)
Birds of Britain & Europe  •  Hermann Heinzel  •  Richard Fitter  •  John Parslow FIELD GUIDE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES • COMING IN This masterfully organized Collins Pocket Guide, featuring 3,000 color illustrations covers the birds of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Maps, text and illustrations for each species are organized together on facing pages for quick reference in the field. Heinzel contributed all the handsome watercolor illustrations. (EUR49, $27.50)
Blue Guide Prague  •  Jasper Tilbury GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A detailed guide to the jewel of Eastern Europe complete with practical information, maps and cultural and historical background of Prague and Central Bohemia. With a color map, site plans and line drawings. (CZH56, $21.95)
Blue Guide Scotland  •  Elspeth Wills GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER  • 560 PAGES A guide to what to see and where to go in Scotland, with particular attention to art, architecture and history. (SCT50, $24.95)
Bradt Guide Eccentric Britain  •  Benedict le Vay GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES In this characteristically informative guide in the Bradt series, Benedict le Vay shows that Monty Python is just the tip of the iceberg of absurdity in a region brimming with oddities-- although with section headings like "Stately pigs of old England and sty society" and "Britain's top ten (plus) towers (mostly with very tall stories)," he might as well be a member of the troupe. A must for the traveler who longs to veer off of the off-the-beaten-track. (GBR586, $22.95)
British Isles Map, Great Britain and Ireland  •  Michelin Travel Publications 2008 •  MAP This colorful and accurate, regularly updated map shows both Great Britain and Ireland at a scale of 1:1,000,000. Featuring excellent road data. (GBR07, $11.95)
The British Isles, A History of Four Nations  •  Hugh Kearney HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 324 PAGES A survey of 2000 years of British history from the Celts to the Romans, the Normans, to the rise (and fall) of the empire. With a welcome focus on the interaction of the Celts, Normans and other cultures that have made their home in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Highly recommended. (GBR88, $33.99)
British Isles, Great Britain & Ireland Map  •  Hammond Maps 2008 •  MAP The Brits are famously in love with geography, and this is their homegrown, colorful and accurate map of both Great Britain and Ireland at a scale of 1:800,000, featuring excellent road data. (GBR29, $11.95)
Britons: Forging the Nations, 1707-1837  •  Linda Colley HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 413 PAGES Winner of the 1992 Wolfson History Prize given in London for the best history accessible to general readers, this very interesting study of the formation of a national British identity recounts the joining of England, Scotland and Wales. This political, military and social history records how the ruling elite withstood threats from within and without from the Jacobites to the French, the path from Protestantism to profits via trade, war and empire, the making of the British ruling class, the women's sphere, and parliamentary reforms from the act of Union to the beginning of the Victorian Age. (GBR81, $21.00)
Castles of England, Scotland and Wales  •  Paul Johnson ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 215 PAGES A history and photographic tour of the castles of Britain. Paul Johnson describes the development of the most famous Medieval monuments in England, Scotland and Wales, while providing color photographs of these impressive constructions. Nicely done. (GBR305, $16.95)
A Celtic Miscellany  •  Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson ANTHOLOGY •  1975 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A survey of Celtic literature through the ages from bardic elegies to heroic sagas. (IRE93, $16.00)
Celtic Prayers from Iona  •  J. Philip Newell RELIGION •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES Inspired by the gaelic prayers and poems of the 19th-century Scotsman Alexander Carmichael, Philip Newell and his wife developed this handsome hard cover book while wardens on the island. (SCT21, $14.95)
The Celts, Conquerors of Ancient Europe  •  Chriatiane Eluere ARCHAEOLOGY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 175 PAGES A pocket-size encyclopedia of knowledge, this slim illustrated volume documents what we know of the art and archaeology of the Celts, taking the story from the fourth century B.C. to the arrival of the Romans. With over 100 maps and illustrations of sites and artifacts. Excellent. (CLT01, $12.95)
Charles Rennie Mackintosh  •  Alan Crawford ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 216 PAGES A heavily illustrated, compact survey of the work of Scottish Art Nouveau designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. An architect, decorator and painter, Mackintosh helped revolutionize art and design in 20th century Europe. This book in the acclaimed "World of Art" series examines his progress from the turn of the century through the 1920s. (SCT24, $18.95)
Clara's Grand Tour, Travels With a Rhinoceros in Eighteenth-century Europe  •  Glynis Ridley HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES The entertaining history of a most unusual eighteenth-century European celebrity. Clara the Indian rhinoceros was brought to Europe in 1741 by the Dutch sea captain Douwemout Van der Meer, and toured for seventeen years, to the delight of heads of state such as Louis XV and Frederick the Great. A marvelous and unique look at the introduction of Eastern wildlife into the Western world. (FRN536, $12.00)
Companion Guide Edinburgh and the Borders Country  •  A.J. Youngson GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER  • 420 PAGES An introduction to the history, culture and architecture of this grand city and its outlying areas. Youngson covers in rich, personable detail the Old Town, 18th-century New Town and the gardens, castles and abbeys of the border country. (SCT19, $34.95)
Discovering Scottish Architecture  •  T. W. West ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A concise survey of Scottish architecture to the 20th century intended for travelers. With 96 illustrations keyed to the text. (SCT49, $15.00)
Edinburgh Map  •  Streetwise 2000 •  MAP A laminated, folded map of Edinburgh at a scale of 1:12,000. (SCT52, $7.95)
Eyewitness Guide Great Britain  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 720 PAGES With its 1,400 photos, maps and excellent introductory chapters, this guide is both a general introduction to Great Britain and a region-by-region look at its attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (GBR01, $30.00)
Eyewitness Guide Scotland  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 224 PAGES A compact illustrated travel guide featuring bright color photography, dozens of excellent maps, and a region-by-region synopsis of Scotland's attractions. With a 50-page section on where to stay and eat. (SCT40, $23.00)
A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe  •  Guy Mountfort FIELD GUIDE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 212 PAGES Every birder has their favorite field guide, but you can't go wrong with this classic in the Peterson series: compact, illustrated and convenient, covering 698 species. With range maps. (EUR15, $22.00)
Final Rounds, A Father, a Son, the Golf Journey of a Lifetime  •  James Dodson TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Golf magazine columnist Dodson tells the heartfelt story of a trip with his father, during his father's final months, to the great courses of Scotland and England. With plenty of golf lore and legend, and the wise conclusion that golf is mostly about who you choose to play with. (GOL02, $16.00)
Fodor's London's 25 Best  •  Fodor's GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES This slim guide to London includes a separate map of the city's center and a 96-page pocket book with essential information on its highlights, including restaurant recommendations and sightseeing. (GBR08, $11.95)
Footprint Scotland Highlands and Islands Handbook  •  Alan Murphy GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 692 PAGES A well organized comprehensive guide in the British series with helpful sketch maps throughout. (SCT62, $23.95)
The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral  •  Robert A. Scott ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 307 PAGES Scott, whose interest in the history of cathedrals began when he first saw the magnificent Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Salisbury, England, takes his reader on a historical, architectural and sociological tour of the magnificent spires and stained-glass windows that dot the landscape of Europe. It's an accessible, personable overview. (EUR190, $17.95)
Great Britain and Ireland Map  •  Freytag & Berndt MAP A nicely detailed map showing both Great Britain and Ireland at a scale of 1:700,000. (GBR31, $12.95)
Great Britain Map  •  Ordnance Survey MAP The Brits are famously in love with geography, and this is their homegrown, excellent map of Great Britain, at a scale of 1:650,000. (GBR06, $12.95)
A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany  •  Aubrey Burl GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 276 PAGES An excellent guide to finding -- and understanding -- all the major sites, plus a few not-so-well known ones. It includes maps, black-and-white photographs, site diagrams, and a bibliography. (GBR102, $35.00)
Here Is Where We Meet  •  John Berger LITERATURE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES This novel weaves a portrait of several European countries through encounters with the dead, from the narrator's mother, whom he discovers on a park bench in Lisbon, to a childhood friend wandering a market in Krakow. "The dead don't stay where they are buried," the protagonist's mother tells him, and this becomes the mantra for this most unusual journey through Europe's history and people. (EUR189, $14.00)
A History of Scotland  •  J.D. Mackie HISTORY •  1978 •  PAPER  • 380 PAGES A concise history of Scotland from Mesolithic settlers to modern times, vividly written and fair. This second edition carries the national story forward to the 1970s. (SCT16, $17.00)
An Illustrated History of the First World War  •  John Keegan HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 448 PAGES • COMING IN An illustrated edition of Keegan's outstanding history of the Great War, considerably enhanced by his selection of almost 500 photographs, maps, drawings and illustrations. The visuals clarify and augment his wide-ranging narrative of the origins, battles and consequences of WWI. (WAR16, $50.00)
In Search of England  •  H.V. Morton  •  James Morris TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 274 PAGES The much-beloved, enduring account of Morton's ramblings through the English countryside in the early days of the motorcar. As in all of his many travel books, Morton charmingly mixes a deep appreciation of the art, culture, and especially, the history of a place with his own keen observations. First published in 1927 and now returned to print in a handsome paper edition with an introduction by Jan Morris. (GBR368, $16.00)
An Innocent in Scotland, More Curious Rambles and Singular Encounters  •  David W. McFadden TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 346 PAGES A sequel to his rambles in Ireland, McFadden again taps local lore, personality and history in this most entertaining journey through Scotland. As more of an excuse to travel than a formula, the book is loosely modeled after Morton's 1920s "In Search of Scotland." (SCT28, $18.95)
Insight Compact Guide Scottish Highlands  •  Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK •  1998 •  PAPER  • 79 PAGES A brief introduction to the Scottish Highlands with color photos, maps and suggested routes. (SCT32, $7.95)
Karen Brown's England, Wales and Scotland: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries  •  June Brown GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 372 PAGES A survey of inns, castles and other lodging of character, along with suggested itineraries and highlights of each region. (GBR309, $19.95)
Knopf Guide Scotland  •  Knopf Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER  • 312 PAGES Fully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, this comprehensive guide includes tips on transportation, lodging, dining and shopping, from Edinburgh to Glasgow. (GBR192, $25.00)
Lady of the Lake  •  Walter Scott BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2001 •  PAPER (SCT59, $19.95)
Large Scale Great Britain Topographic Maps  •  Ordnance Survey MAP Large Scale Great Britain Topographic Maps (GBR103, $11.95)
Lonely Planet Scotland  •  Tom Smallman  •  Graeme Cornwallis GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 476 PAGES In its hallmark style, this practical guide to Scotland by Lonely Planet features maps, a good overview of culture, history and nature and much nuts-and-bolts information on excursions, accommodations and sightseeing. With a section of color photos and 50 maps. (SCT37, $22.99)
Lorna Doone  •  R.D. Blackmore LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 680 PAGES A classic originally published in 1869, this historical novel is set at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion in the 17th century during the reign of Charles II. A yeoman farmer living in Exmoor plans to rescue and marry a young aristocrat whose family killed his father. (GBR83, $13.95)
The Mackintosh Style, Design and Decor  •  Elizabeth Wilhide ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1995 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES This concise volume illustrates the most celebrated works of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. From his spare high-backed chairs to the intricate details of the famous Glasgow School of Art, this book showcases the complex yet graceful use of lines that characterized his work. Includes 90 color images and a list of important sites for the traveler interested in Mackintosh's work. (SCT26, $29.95)
Mammals of Europe  •  Priscilla Barrett  •  David W. MacDonald FIELD GUIDE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Published by Princeton, this is a field guide to land and marine mammals throughout Europe, both endemic and introduced. With more than 600 color illustrations of over 200 mammals, it's a comprehensive handbook, with detailed descriptions, range maps and commentary on behavior. (FG61, $34.95)
Michelin Green Guide Scotland  •  Michelin Travel Publications GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 350 PAGES Part of the Michelin Green Guide series, this guidebook provides the most useful and accurate information in a practical format. Perfect for the traveler who is looking for a guide without flowery descriptions. (SCT36, $21.95)
The Mother Tongue, English and How it Got that Way  •  Bill Bryson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1996 •  PAPER  • 270 PAGES An indispensable guide to the language that divides us, this book is a humorous and informative history of the English language that showcases Bryson's wry wit. He traces the development of the English language and its oddities from the Neolithic to present. Excellent. (GBR15, $14.95)
Notes from a Small Island  •  Bill Bryson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 324 PAGES This is a farewell walking tour of England by an American expatriate who has decided to return home after two decades. It is full of rich conversations, humorous anecdotes and amusing interactions with the natives who often astonish him (and the reader) with their observations and attitudes. A good-natured tour de force through the country's foibles as well as its charms, this is a congenial companion for any trip to the sceptered isle. (GBR16, $14.95)
Orkneyinga Saga, The History of the Earls of Orkney  •  Hermann Palssom  •  Paul Edwards LITERATURE •  1981 •  PAPER  • 253 PAGES A fusion of myth and legend, circa A.D. 1200, by an unnamed Icelandic author. This medieval chronicle, with its center of action among the Orkney Islands, is a rich source of knowledge on the northern isles. Describing the conquest of the islands by Norwegian kings during the Viking expansion of the ninth century, it's an account of war and the struggle for supremacy by Sigurd the Powerful, St. Magnus the Martyr, and Hralf, the conqueror of Norway. This modern translation is very readable. (VIK07, $15.00)
Pax Britannica, The Climax of Empire  •  James Morris HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 527 PAGES The centerpiece of the trilogy "Pax Britannica," this entertaining history concentrates on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial power and splendor. This is a historical travel book, focusing on how the empire looked and felt at the end of the 19th century, its structure and laws, imperial architecture, parks, gardens, arts, railroads, shipping, roads, the Royal Navy, mapping, and irrigation from India to Canada and Rhodesia. (GBR10, $26.00)
Pilgrimages, The Great Adventure of the Middle Ages  •  John Ure HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES (EUR202, $15.95)
Polly, The True Story Behind Whiskey Galore  •  Roger Hutchinson HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 155 PAGES A history of the famous wreck of the S.S. Politician in the outer Hebrides in 1941. The ship was full of whiskey, the locals seized it, and the subsequent wrangling pitted the Hebrideans against the ship's owners. It's the event that is the basis for the novel and film Whisky Galore. (GBR65, $18.00)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie  •  Muriel Spark LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 150 PAGES A slender, terribly witty novel from the incomparable Dame Muriel. Miss Jean Brodie is an unorthodox teacher at an Edinburgh girls' boarding school who wins the hearts and minds of her students, only to discover that girls from the provinces are ill-prepared for progressive thought. (SCT42, $12.95)
Rick Steves' French, Italian & German Phrase Book & Dictionary  •  Rick Steves LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2003 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES A compact phrase book for travelers, organized thematically and with a brief dictionary. French, German and Italian phrases are side-by-side on the page so that you can pick and choose depending on the situation. This is no dry litany but instead peppered with humor and Rick Steves' insider insight into how to break the ice and make friends around the world. (EUR142, $9.95)
The Rise and Fall of the British Empire  •  Lawrence James HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 704 PAGES An epic history of the empire's achievements from 1600 to the present, Lawrence spices the book with quotes from private letters and diaries -- and good writing. He captures the mission and destiny that drove adventurers and explorers to travel the world in the name of God and king. From the imperial adventures of Drake to Lawrence of Arabia, the impact of the empire on natives, colonials, and the British at home, the lure of wealth tempered by moral misgivings, British sea power, the American War of Independence. (GBR72, $21.95)
Rob Roy MacGregor: His Life & Times  •  W. H. Murray BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1998 •  PAPER  • 301 PAGES A nicely old-fashioned, chronological account of the life and times of Scotland's great hero. (SCT31, $11.95)
Rough Guide Scotland  •  Rough Guide GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 888 PAGES A comprehensive, authoritative guide focusing on where to go and what to do from Dumphries and Edinburgh to Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. (SCT60, $23.99)
A Rum Affair, A True Story of Botanical Fraud  •  Karl Sabbagh SCIENCE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES One might be put off by a book sold as " A True Story of Botanical Fraud," but nevertheless, this intriguing tale of bogus scientific claims and fierce debates is captivating. The plot centers around whether some mysterious plants, said to be found on the Scottish Isle of Rum, even exist. (SCT57, $15.00)
Rum, Nature's Island  •  Magnus Magnusson GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES A general overview of the Scottish Isle of Rum, covering history, culture, geography, nature and practical travel information. Focusing primarily on the ecology of the island, it was published in cooperation with Scottish Natural Heritage. (SCT56, $14.95)
Scotland Map  •  Michelin Travel Publications MAP A clear, colorful map of Scotland at a scale of 1:400,000, with shaded relief showing topographical features. (SCT12, $8.95)
Scotland, The Story of a Nation  •  Magnus Magnusson HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 752 PAGES A vivid survey of the history of Scotland, rich in personality and incident, by a master storyteller. (SCT54, $22.50)
Scottish Art  •  Murdo MacDonald ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A generously illustrated volume in the "World of Art" Series introducing the individuals and themes that have distinguished Scottish art through the ages. With 183 illustrations, 55 in color. (SCT48, $14.95)
The Scottish Nation: A History, 1700-2000  •  T. M. Devine HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 624 PAGES A well received history by a respected historian. Devine focuses on Scotland's relationship with England, its status as a colonized country and its sense of autonomy and pride. It's more or less bookended by the Act of Union of 1707 and the first meeting of the new Scottish parliament in 1999. (SCT43, $20.00)
The Shetland Bus, A WWII Epic of Escape, Survival and Adventure  •  David Howarth HISTORY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 236 PAGES David Howarth, author of "We Die Alone," tells another little-known story of courage and survival during World War II. This time he writes of the "Shetland Bus," a fleet of fishing boats that made regular journeys across treacherous waters from the Shetland Islands to Norway, in order to bring relief and fortifications to Norwegians weathering Nazi attacks. Howarth, who was second in command at the Shetland base, knows the story first-hand, and brings out the ferocity of the storms and battles endured by a few hundred brave men. (NOR26, $16.95)
Southern Scotland Map  •  Ordnance Survey MAP A fine locally grown map of southern Scotland, including Oban, Dundee, Stranraer, Carlisle and Edinburgh, at a scale 1:250,000. (SCT34, $12.95)
The Story of Britain  •  Roy Strong HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 596 PAGES A beautifully illustrated and rousing history of Britain from prehistory until the 1990s -- a balanced, well written overview of a huge subject. (GBR71, $49.95)
Tales of the Seal People, Scottish Folk Tales  •  Chad McCail  •  Duncan Williamson LITERATURE •  1992 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES A collection of Scottish folk tales featuring Silkies -- the seal people who can take human shape. (SCT18, $24.95)
Tir a'Mhurain, The Outer Hebrides of Scotland  •  Paul Strand  •  Catherine Duncan  •  Basil Davidson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 128 PAGES The great American photographer Paul Strand spent three months in the Hebrides (on the isle of Uist) in 1954, capturing the region's striking landscapes and residents on film. This exhibition catalog, published by Aperture, handsomely reproduces 105 of Strand's duotone images. Basil Davidson provides the atmospheric, elegiac commentary. (SCT58, $40.00)
To the Lighthouse  •  Virginia Woolf LITERATURE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 209 PAGES Childhood, distilled. Woolf drew on memories of family holidays in Cornwall to write this wonderful, clear-sighted novel, in which the Ramsay family goes on holiday in the Hebrides. First published in 1927 -- and full of light and air, comings and goings, fulfillment and unfulfillment -- it's a modernist classic which is also, quite simply, a pleasure. (SCT41, $13.00)
Travelers' Tales, A Woman's Europe  •  Marybeth Bond  •  Mary Morris ANTHOLOGY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 298 PAGES This entertaining collection depicts Europe through the eyes of a diverse group of women writers, including Frances Mayes, Jan Morris and Mary Morris. These humorous and well-written true stories capture the misadventures, discoveries and slices of life that the continent (and travel!) has to offer. (EUR160, $17.95)
A Traveller's History of Scotland  •  Andrew Fisher HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES This brief history of Scotland through the 1990s is wide-ranging, accessible and necessarily condensed. With a useful chronology, a list of monarchs and a historical gazetteer, this book marches confidently through the centuries. Fisher, a proud Scotsman himself, focuses on the vitality and resilience of the nation. (GBR40, $14.95)
Vikings, The North Atlantic Saga  •  William Fitzhugh  •  Elisabeth Ward HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES Published in conjunction with a Smithsonian exhibit, this excellent book explores the culture and history of the Vikings, and especially their well documented voyages to North America. Featuring 400 color photographs, the book also includes lively essays on Viking art, religion, daily life and colonies. It's especially good on Viking expansion and settlements in North America. (VIK11, $34.95)
Western Scotland Map  •  Ordnance Survey MAP A fine locally grown map of western Scotland, including the inner and outer Hebrides, as well as the mainland from Ullapool to Oban. Scale 1:250,000. (GBR110, $12.95)
William Wallace, Brave Heart  •  James MacKay BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1996 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES MacKay separates myth from legend in this rich account of one of Scotland's greatest heroes. He delves into medieval Scotland, setting the life of William Wallace in its historical context. (SCT30, $16.99)