Allan Morrison Livres

A collection of the hilarious sayings and expresions favoured by the grannies of Glasgow, along with their English translations.

Features jokes classic, jokes new, jokes modern, old and blue. This title includes: Glasgow versus Edinburgh; Scotsmen; Scotswomen; The Scottish Parliament; kilts and bagpipes and stuff; the workplace; at home with the Scots; Scottish education; the Scots at worship; the fitba'; the English; prudence and money and the wee naughty ones. schovat popis

Allan Morrison has scoured the hearts and minds of Scots at home and abroad to form this compilation of sayings revealing the inner workings of that most formidable of personalities - the Scottish mother. Over 350 lies and 250 truths are presented, including A wee birdie told me.

Scotland's 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.

These adventures of Big Aggie MacDonald, the caustic, wisecracking Glasgow tramcar clippie, should take readers back to the golden age of the tram. The seven short stories are interspersed with one-liners and jokes attributed to Aggie, and illustrations from cartoonist, Besley. schovat popis

A collection of utterances from the mouths of Scottish schoolchildren over the last 70 years, gathered by author Allan Morrison. The snippets cover a range of situations and subject areas. schovat popis

Quotations and outbursts from Scottish children, revealing their relationships with their Grannies. Ranging from the affectionate to the daft, the compilation is illustrated throughout with cartoons by Besley.

This collection of pearls of wisdom contains those sayings which only Scots grannies seem able to utter. Subtitles for those in need of an English version accompany each saying. Over 130,000 copies sold to date.

Meet Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly. Since they first met in Glasgows Buchanan Bus Station, they have been using their bus passes to explore new parts of Scotland they never dreamed theyd see. As they travel the country, they encounter crotchety drivers, snooty passengers and potentially eligible men, while saving weddings from catastrophes and walkers from sprained ankles. With a combination of both caustic wisecracking and cheeky humour, the Bus Pass Girls quickly become fast friends and travel companions as they navigate their way across the country.

A compilation of those phrases and sayings which hen-pecked and harassed (and well-loved) Scottish dads have uttered to their children over the years. Favourites include: Everyone in this house is entitled to my opinion! and It's OK wi' me if it's OK wi yer mother!.