"The Language of the Field is an extensive, witty and authoritative dictionary. It provides etymology, definition and examples of words associated with the fauna (chased and chasers), the country lore and the implements of Field Sports -- words which enhance our everyday language even though it has lost its memory of their source, or which cast light on the long history of the first art of survival: hunting.The language is at times arcan ..."
"One of the more flamboyant and dubious firms blending and selling their own
whisky at this time were Pattison's Ltd, controlled by two brothers, Robert and
Walter Pattison, who had started as dairy wholesalers and graduated to
dispensing ..."
Breeding Working Dogs(1st Edition) by MichaelBrander Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2007 by Quiller Press Limited ISBN-13: 978-1-84689-003-1, ISBN: 1-84689-003-9
"If you are fortunate enough to own a good working bitch and wish to breed from her, experienced working dog breeder, Michael Brander has written this book for you. He guides the novice step by step through the basic procedures for rearing a litter of sound working pups. He gives first-hand advice on assessing your bitch's suitability, choosing the potential sire, arranging the mating and, if all goes according to plan, care of the pregn ..."
Eve Balfour(1st Edition) The Founder of the Soil Association and the Voice of the Organic Movement by MichaelBrander Hardcover, 238 Pages, Published 2003 by The Gleneil Press Import ISBN-13: 978-0-9525330-5-4, ISBN: 0-9525330-5-7
"This directory lists every Scottish association in existence. Ranging geographically across the globe, any country with a Scottish association is included. Details given include name, address, tel/fax numbers, date of establishment, office bearers with addresses, aims and activities, membership details, publications and associated societies. Countries included are Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, ..."
"This invaluable manual is written for the owner who wants a thoroughly useful all-round working gundog that is able to quarter the ground, come to the point, flush, and finally, retrieve. The book includes chapters on training and working two dogs and field trialing and includes a comprehensive glossary of terms used in training."
"Recent films like Braveheart and Rob Roy have helped to reinforce the popular image of Scotland as a land of kilts and clans, tartans, pipes, and proud fighting Highlanders. In fact, when we think of Scotland, it is usually the Highlands we think of, even though this ruggedly beautiful region comprises only the extreme northerly part of the country. A "considerable race of hillmen" whose language and customs differed radically from othe ..."
"Providing all the information that any reader could want on the origins of the Highland Games, their rules, their background and their flavor, including the first comprehensive directory of the Highland Games held around the world."
The Roughshooter's Dog(Updated) by MichaelBrander Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 1991 by Sportsmans Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-948253-38-6, ISBN: 0-948253-38-X
"Appears "as new" copy, with minimal signs of handlng/reading wear;"