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Haud Yer Wheesht! Allan Morrison

Haud Yer Wheesht! By Allan Morrison

Haud Yer Wheesht! by Allan Morrison


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Summary

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.

Haud Yer Wheesht! Summary

Haud Yer Wheesht!: Your Scottish Granny's Favourite Sayings by Allan Morrison

A frequently hilarious and often wise collection of Scots sayings which our Grannies always seemed to have to hand for all manner of situations and circumstances. They cover marriage, cooking, the home, money, sex, the Kirk, the future, health, happiness, poverty, travel, death, birth and a lot more. Each saying is accompanied by a straightforward English equivalent for ease of understanding by tourists and visitors from overseas. Over 50 cartoon illustrations by Rupert Besley accompany the text.

About Allan Morrison

Allan Morrison was the HR Director at IBM in Greenock, Scotland until he retired. He is Scotland's bestselling humour author and is also a popular after-dinner speaker. He lives on the shores of the Firth of Clyde.

Table of Contents

Introduction v Grannies on - 1 Business 7 2 Communication 9 3 Death 12 4 Decisions 14 5 Drink 15 6 Evil 16 7 Family Life 18 8 Food 23 9 Friendship 25 10 The Future 27 11 God 28 12 Happiness 29 13 Health 33 14 Helping Others 37 15 Honesty 38 16 Human Behaviour 40 17 Improving Yourself 47 18 Life's Experiences 51 19 Love 54 20 Marriage 56 21 Memories 57 22 Money 58 23 Observations on Life 61 24 Old Folks 67 25 Patience 69 26 Possessions 70 27 Practical Actions 72 28 Reputations 77 29 Respect 79 30 Shrewdness 80 31 Taking Positive Measures 86 32 Time 92 33 Weather 93 34 Work 95 Glossary 96

Additional information

GOR001203599
9781897784600
1897784600
Haud Yer Wheesht!: Your Scottish Granny's Favourite Sayings by Allan Morrison
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Neil Wilson Publishing
1998-07-07
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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