David Ross

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The unforgettable finale to the international, bestselling Disco Days Trilogy Bobby, Joey and Max Mojo return in an attempt to reclaim the elusive stardom of their youth, reuniting a legendary band that didnt quite live up to expectations, with predictable resultsA real new talent on the Scottish literary scenePress & JournalBy turn hilarious and heart-breaking, more than anything Ross creates beautifully rounded characters full of humanity and perhaps most of all, hopeLiam Rudden, ScotsmanDavid Ross carved out an enduring place for himself among contemporary Scottish novelistsAlastair Mabb, Herald ScotlandThe Disco Boys and The Band are backIn the early 80s, Bobby Cassidy and Joey Miller were inseparable; childhood friends and fledgling business associates. Now, both are depressed and lonely, and they havent spoken to each other in more than ten years. A bizarre opportunity to honour the memory of someone close to both of them presents itself, if only they can forgive ... and forget.With the help of the deluded Max Mojo and the faithful Hamish May, can they pull off the impossible, and reunite the legendary Ayrshire band, The Miraculous Vespas, for a one-off Music Festival The Big Bang on a remote, uninhabited Scottish island?Absurdly funny, deeply moving and utterly human, The Man Who Loves Islands is an unforgettable finale to the Disco Days trilogy a modern classic pumped full of music and middle-aged madness, written from the heart and pen of one of Scotlands finest new voices.Praise for David F. RossA warm, funny consideration of reconciliation between middle-aged friends and a celebration of musics healing powers. Suggest to fans of Nick HornbyLibrary JournalWarm, funny and evocative. If you grew up in the eighties, youre going to love thisChris BrookmyreDark, hilarious, funny and heart-breaking all at the same time, a book that sums up the spirit of an era and a country in a way that will make you wince and laugh at the same timeMuriel GrayAn astonishing tour de forceJohn NivenThis is a book that might just make you cry like nobodys watchingIain MacLeod, Sunday MailCrucially Rosss novel succeeds in balancing light and dark, in that it can leap smoothly from brutal social realism to laugh-out-loud humour within a few sentencesPress & JournalFull of comedy, pathos and great tunesHardeep Singh KohliIf I saw that in a store I would buy it without even looking at what was insideIrvine WelshLike the vinyl that crackles off every page as warm and authentic as Roddy Doyle at his very bestNick QuantrillA solid-gold hit of a book! The closest youll ever get to being on Top of the PopsColin McCredie

David Ross has produced an extraordinary, eclectic and hilarious collection of thematically arranged Scottish insults, abuse and invective which has been wonderfully illustrated throughout by Rupert Besley. The best insults, according to the author, occupy an indefinite space between wit and abuse, containing elements of both to varying degree; they must always sting the victim, or else they are a failure. This book is full of rich and expressive examples of insult and invective for all occasions from all over Scotland. These have been passed down through the centuries or have emerged in modern times, proving that clever insults are infinitely more amusing and memorable than good jokes. And so, happy reading. If you dont like it, awa an bile yer heid!

For almost a thousand years, Scotland and England have been neighbour nations. For more than half that time, they were foreign countries, often at war. Four hundred years ago, they began to share a monarchy; three hundred years ago, they joined in a United Kingdom. A new concept of Britishness arose, but for most purposes Scots remained Scots and English remained English, and the old sense of rivalry remained. In olden times, a war of words and propaganda accompanied the fighting. As the countries got to know each other better and the fighting died down, the verbal exchanges continued, and became sharper, more wide-ranging, and funnier. This book provides a unique record of the long contest of verbal warfare across the Border, from its beginnings right up to the present day. Auld Enemies will be a useful handbook that can be enjoyed whichever side youre on.

Bobby and Joeys new mobile disco business seems like the answer to everything, until they lock horns with the local gangster First in the critically acclaimed, hilarious and heartbreaking Disco Days Trilogy, by one of Scotlands finest writers.***Longlisted for the Authors Club First Novel Award***This is a book that might just make you cry like nobodys watchingIain MacLeod, Sunday MailRoss creates beautifully rounded characters full of humanity and perhaps most of all, hope. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It s rude, keenly observed and candidly down to earthLiam Rudden, ScotsmanWarm, funny and evocativeChris BrookmyreEarly in the decade that taste forgot, Fat Franny Duncan is on top of the world. He is the undoubted King of the Ayrshire Mobile Disco scene, controlling and ruling the competition with an iron fist. But the future is uncertain. A new partnership is coming and is threatening to destroy the big mans empire...Bobby Cassidy and Joey Miller have been best mates since primary school. Joey is an idealist; Bobby just wants to get laid and avoid following his brother Gary to the Falklands. A partnership in their new mobile disco venture seems like the answer to everything.The Last Days of Disco is about family, music, small-time gangsters and the fear of being sent to the Falklands by the biggest gangster of them all. Witty, energetic and entirely authentic, its also heartbreakingly honest, weaving together tragedy and comedy with an uncanny and unsettling elegance. A simply stunning debut.Crucially Rosss novel succeeds in balancing light and dark, in that it can leap smoothly from brutal social realism to laugh-out-loud humour within a few sentencesPress & JournalMore than just a nostalgic recreation of the authors youth, its a compassionate, affecting story of a family in crisis at a time of upheaval and transformation, when disco wasnt the only thing whose days were numberedHerald ScotlandTheres a bittersweet poignancy to David F. Rosss debut novel, The Last Days of DiscoEdinburgh Evening NewsFull of comedy, pathos and great tunesHardeep Singh KohliDark, hilarious and heartbreakingMuriel GrayCaptures the time, the spirit I loved itJohn NivenIf I saw that in a store I would buy it without even looking at what was insideIrvine WelshLike the vinyl that crackles off every page, The Last Days of Disco is as warm and authentic as Roddy Doyle at his very bestNick Quantrill

From poverty to immense wealth, from humble beginnings to international celebrity, George and Robert Stephensons was an extraordinary joint career. Together they overshadow all other engineers, with the possible exception of Roberts friend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, for one vital reason: they were winners. For them it was not enough to follow the progress made by others. They had to be the best. Colossal in confidence, ability, energy and ambition, George Stephenson was also a man of huge rages and jealousies, determined to create his own legend. Brought up from infancy by his father, Robert was a very different person. Driven by the need to be the super-successful son his father wanted, he struggled with self-distrust and morbid depression. More than once his career and reputation teetered on the edge of disaster. But by being flawed, he emerges as a far more appealing and sympathetic figure than the conventional picture of the eminent engineer. David Rosss new biography of George and Robert Stephenson sheds new light on these two giants of British engineering.

A guide to understanding the Scots that gets under their kilts to reveal all in an affectionate and humorous fashion.

When a young Ayrshire band unexpectedly hits the big time with the smash hit record of 1984, everything looks rosy, despite their delusional young manager and a thwarted plot to kidnap Boy George. What could possibly go wrong? The riotously funny, heartwarming, and deeply poignant second book in the bestselling Disco Days Trilogy.***Now adapted for the stage by Scotlands Borderline Theatre Co. and the Ayr Gaiety theatre***This band would definitely bring on Stockholm SyndromeBoy GeorgeAn astonishing tour de forceJohn NivenA great white-knuckle read set in the world of hope, dreams and DIY popStuart CosgroveThe Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas is the timeless story of the quest for pop immortality. When a young Ayrshire band miraculously hits the big time with the smash hit record of 1984, international stardom beckons. Thats despite having a delusional teenage manager propelled by a dark, malign voice in his headCan Max Mojos band of talented social misfits repeat the success and pay back the mounting debts accrued from an increasingly agitated cartel of local gangsters? Or will they have to kidnap Boy George and hope for the best?Featuring much-loved characters from the international bestseller, The Last Days of Disco, this is an absurdly funny, riotously ambitious and deeply human story of small-town rivalries, music, confused adolescence and, above all, hope, from one of Scotlands finest new voices.Praise for David F. RossThis is a book that might just make you cry like nobodys watchingIain MacLeod, Sunday MailWarm, funny and evocativeChris BrookmyreCrucially Rosss novel succeeds in balancing light and dark, in that it can leap smoothly from brutal social realism to laugh-out-loud humour within a few sentencesPress & JournalMore than just a nostalgic recreation of the authors youth, its a compassionate, affecting story of a family in crisis at a time of upheaval and transformation, when disco wasnt the only thing whose days were numberedHerald ScotlandRoss creates beautifully rounded characters full of humanity and perhaps most of all, hope. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It s rude, keenly observed and candidly down to earthLiam Rudden, ScotsmanTheres a bittersweet poignancy to David F. Rosss debut novel, The Last Days of DiscoEdinburgh Evening NewsFull of comedy, pathos and great tunesHardeep Singh KohliDark, hilarious and heartbreakingMuriel GrayIf I saw that in a store I would buy it without even looking at what was insideIrvine WelshLike the vinyl that crackles off every page as warm and authentic as Roddy Doyle at his very bestNick QuantrillA solid-gold hit of a book! The closest youll ever get to being on Top of the PopsColin McCredie

Running Fitness presents a structured and practical training guide aimed at a large portion of the running community, including beginners and those looking to improve in the sport. Author David Ross, a runner of many years experience, provides a training path that develops running capability from a simple 5K race up to full marathon, whilst making the sport easily accessible to those who wish to enjoy many years of fulfilment, success and longevity. Learn about warm-up and cool-down drills, speed and hill training, long runs, race pace, recovery and rest, plus cross training, core fitness, diet and energy supplements.

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David RossWritten by renowned Aristotle scholar Sir David Ross, this study has long been established as one of the foremost surveys of Aristotle's life, work and philosophy. With John L. Ackrill's introduction and updated bibliography, created for the sixth edition, the book continues to serve as a standard guide, both for the student of ancient history and the general reader.

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Guía ilustrada de los barcos civiles y militares desde la Antigüedad hasta nuestros días: veleros, barcos de vapor, cargueros, submarinos, transatlánticos, portaviones, portacontenedores, dragaminas.