Angus has a proud maritime heritage and a wonderful coastline to explore. While a formal coastal path remains in development there are plenty of well-trod seaside paths and cliff top trails linking fine beaches, dramatic geological features and secluded coves, all with a story to tell.This book links up these paths and tracks to create an 82km route, one that stretches from Invergowrie, in the south, to the mouth of the River North Esk, the county's northern boundary.From the Firth of Tay, the mouth of Scotland's longest river, sandy beaches, backed by a gently rolling grassy hinterland, give way to more rugged and dramatic scenery.Beyond the harbour town of Arbroath, spectacular cliffs, interspersed with craggy coves, secret caves and unique geological features, rise from the insistent ebb and flow of the tide.The coastline reaches its highest point at Red Head, a towering sandstone promontory. From there, the terrain softens again, the forgotten hamlets of Ethie Haven and Corbie Knowe lying at the southern end of Lunan Bay, a sweep of golden sand.However, a more exposed and inhospitable stretch leads round the coast to Scurdie Ness lighthouse, standing guard over the entrance to the county's busiest port, Montrose.Fully illustrated, this guidebook includes clear mapping and a wealth of background history, geography and wildlife information, plus practical advice on accommodation, public transport and places to eat and drink.Re-walked, revised and updated 2021.
A collection of early poems written in Manchester by Angus Mackay while he was working as a chef in the restaurants and kitchens of that metropolis and attending the Art College. During this time he traveled to Europe and America seeking adventure and new experiences which is reflected in this collection.The illustrations come from photographs, drawings and paintings with family connections chosen by the editor. The first section is inspired by nature: Water, Fire, Summer, Spring, Earth, Air, An Ancient Waterfall, and Winter, a series of astonishing descriptions inquiring minds will devour. "Life" is like a striking thought about an awakening city. The Lion and Elephant was his childhood home in Scotland, a gate lodge at the entrance to Arniston Estate and had a lasting impact on this young man, inspiring some vivid lines: a yearning for home yet drawn to far off places. Cities Across the World will be familiar to those who travel, a feeling of too many borders to comprehend: "Out on the road again, another city, another border line.." And missing someone, maybe home: "I see your face in cities across the world." Skimming Stones Toward the Sun is nostalgic with a hint of the mystical, thought provoking as if there were a hidden message: "the light of a new century's dawn, Reveals our footprints in the sand.." Toy Town is more down to earth and amusing like a childhood song inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses." A grim tone sets in with, The City Takes Care of its Own", a reminder of life in any major city but with a touch of hope: "It's a perfect night, And one to remember, On these rooftops tonight." The Mall is a mystery of a disappearance, of a life that could have been but never explained: "Whatever it was, great legends thus appeared." The theme of travel is evoked again in Palm Trees at Sunset based on California scenery: "We move ever on." On a visit to the WW1 cemeteries of northern France where his great grandfather is buried Angus was inspired to write Over the Top in which you almost smell the gas, hear the shells, it's so realistic. Another nightmarish theme is found in Mean Streets, which gives the reader a hint of life in San Francisco after the restaurants have closed for the night but offers an optimistic thought: "An angel must be with me on these mean streets tonight.." Distant Fog is a love song to a stranger. I Saw the Devil is illustrated by a collage of natural objects like bleached bones and leaves constructed by his uncle, Alasdair Anderson who lived near Angus' childhood home. The same artist was used for Gates of Dusk, a drawing this time. "Missed", is a poem of lost love, very moving and rather sad: "Now you are gone, leaving behind, So many memories, broken hearts.." Night time scenes are everywhere in this collection as in Ghost Stars. Nostalgia and loss in Rainbow is another recurring theme that is illustrated by an abstract print from his days as an art student in Manchester.Questions abound in The Secret Garden but no answers only a mystical sadness. Finally the lodge house from childhood is the setting for a descriptive piece that is full of joy: Endless Days of Freedom. Nature, memories of a time gone by, and that feeling of peace when finally we return home after a journey is captured perfectly here: "Just as we close the door, We listen and we hear, The sound of the last train.."
Adults and children alike often experience discomfort when they don't know what to expect. This adorable story about Angus Anticipation helps children better understand that discomfort and healthy ways to deal with it. As readers follow Angus through a day, they discover important lessons about what anticipation is, how it feels in the body, and how to cope with it. The accessible narrative structure and charming illustrations give early learners a useful tool for talking about feelings of anticipation and treating those feelings with acceptance instead of shame or fear.
Adults and children alike often experience discomfort when they don't know what to expect. This adorable story about Angus Anticipation helps children better understand that discomfort and healthy ways to deal with it. As readers follow Angus through a day, they discover important lessons about what anticipation is, how it feels in the body, and how to cope with it. The accessible narrative structure and charming illustrations give early learners a useful tool for talking about feelings of anticipation and treating those feelings with acceptance instead of shame or fear.
This is the story of Clive Amor also known as AngusThis is about kids growing up in the sixties, about swinging party life and drugs. London and the beaches of Hastings and Brighton and his friends including Rod Stewart.This is about the coroners and pathologists inept conclusions and why no one connected so many obvious pieces of evidence."We owe it to his memory to find out" said he coroner .This book, Angus, is in memory of my friend.
Angus Davitt, a cop in a New Jersey shore town circa 1990, is set up by fellow cops and suffers a perplexing fall from grace. WHY? The reader is left to wonder also, then taken on a deep dive into the lives of 4 friends as they grow into adulthood in the 1960's and 70's. The first person narrative is a virtual time capsule of growing up in middle class, post WWII patriotic America and is rich in cultural detail. Their personal experiences of the Newark inner city riots of 1967 and the Vietnam War force them to question everything they had been taught about patriotism and religious and moral faith as they go their separate ways. They are drawn back together in the "Convergence" by a chance meeting. The mystery of the first part of the book leads to a fast paced romp into the exotic world of offshore powerboat racing and the drug fueled culture of 1990 in the Florida Keys. Here, Angus and the reader find out "who done it and why." The Narrator lived it, in one form or another, and recounts the outrageous experiences with a sense of humor and an obvious love for adventure.
A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one’s presence to remain even after they are gone. Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his nails clicking on the floor, and his hopeful sniff when snacks are being prepared. Angus’s presence is felt everywhere, until one day . . . it’s not. In this poignant and beautiful picture book, a child journeys through grief and learns how to keep memories of a beloved dog close.
‘Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970’ traces the history of the printed book in Australia, particularly the production and business context that mediated Australia’s literary and cultural ties to Britain for much of the twentieth century. This study focuses on the London operations of one of Australia’s premier book publishers of the twentieth century: Angus & Robertson. The book argues that despite the obvious limitations of a British-dominated market, Australian publishers had room to manoeuvre in it. It questions the ways in which Angus & Robertson replicated, challenged or transformed the often highly criticised commercial practices of British publishers in order to develop an export trade for Australian books in the United Kingdom. This book is the answer to the current void in the literary market for a substantial history of Australia’s largest publisher and its role in the development of Australia’s export book trade.
Angus is the historical heartland of Scotland, a county where the past has left an indelible mark on the present. This book features 40 walks, combining exploration of the county's stunning coastline where rocky cliffs and coves reveal swathes of golden sand, with gentle inland trails and more adventurous forays into the celebrated Angus Glens.
