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A Midge in Your Hand Is Worth Two Up Your Kilt Modern Scottish Proverbs 1st Edition by Stuart McLean ISBN 1906051062 9781906051068

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A Midge in Your Hand Is Worth Two Up Your Kilt Modern Scottish Proverbs 1st Edition by Stuart McLean ISBN 1906051062 9781906051068
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Publisher: Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited
File Extension: PDF
File size: 1.86 MB
Pages: 160
Author: Stuart McLean
ISBN: 1906051062
Language: English
Year: 2007

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ISBN 10: 1906051062 
ISBN 13: 9781906051068
Author: Stuart McLean

The Scottish language is rich in proverbs, sayings, maxims and wise aphorisms. Sadly, in the transition from the abacus to the computer, most of these have become outdated. This great little gift book thrusts these expressions into the 21st century providing millennia of wisdom in a practical modern format. It covers everything from bagpipes to whisky with a few mentions of our dear neighbours, the Sassenachs, thrown in. So whether you are Scottish, a tourist visiting Scotland, an illegal immigrant gutting fish on Shetland or have found this book abandoned on a Trans-Siberian train, you are sure to be inspired and amused by our wit and wisdom. The section on chat-up lines and insults will certainly help you, especially if you should venture into a Scottish pub or nightclub, and could just make the difference between getting a French kiss or a Glasgow kiss

A Midge in Your Hand Is Worth Two Up Your Kilt Modern Scottish Proverbs 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Life's Little Niggles and Grand Truths

  • The Midge and the Kilt: Caution, practicality, and knowing your priorities
  • Weathering the Storms: Resilience, complaining, and getting on with it
  • The Price of a Pint: On value, indulgence, and sensible spending (or not)
  • Queueing for the Bus: Patience, impatience, and the national pastime

Chapter 2: Of Work, Wee Breaks, and Avoiding Both

  • A Fair Day's Work (and How to Avoid It): Industriousness, cunning, and the art of the 'skive'
  • The Boss's Bark: Dealing with authority, delegation, and knowing your place
  • Lunch Hour Philosophies: Sustenance, gossip, and the mid-day musings
  • The Friday Feeling: Anticipation, freedom, and the promise of the weekend

Chapter 3: Matters of the Heart (and Other Organs)

  • Love, Laughter, and a Leaky Roof: Relationships, commitment, and shared realities
  • Family Fortunes: Kinship, squabbles, and the ties that bind (or chafe)
  • The Art of Conversation: Banter, honesty, and when to keep schtum
  • Dealing with the In-Laws: Diplomacy, survival, and the odd dram

Chapter 4: Food, Drink, and the Sustenance of the Soul

  • The Sacred Cuppa: Tea, coffee, and the solution to all problems
  • The Noble Dram: Whisky, its wisdom, and its potential pitfalls
  • A Chip on the Shoulder (and in the Supper): Comfort food, national dishes, and late-night cravings
  • Eating Your Words (and Other Bits): Diet, indulgence, and healthy living (or wishing you were)

Chapter 5: The Digital Age, Scottish Style

  • Scrolling Through Life: Social media, oversharing, and the perils of the internet
  • A Good Signal is a Blessing: Technology, frustration, and staying connected
  • The Online Bargain: Shopping, saving, and the thrill of the digital deal
  • Gaming the System: Virtual worlds, real-world consequences, and digital escapes

Chapter 6: Modern Wisdom for Modern Wee Bairns (and Grown-Ups)

  • School's Out (Forever): Education, lessons learned, and the wisdom of experience
  • Fashion Faux Pas and Highland Flings: Style, comfort, and cultural quirks
  • The Great Outdoors (and the Midges Therein): Nature, adventure, and seasonal annoyances
  • Scottish Pride and Prejudice: Identity, heritage, and looking to the future

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