Iain Downie's Books

The Goalie

My Story

By: Andy Goram,Iain King

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This is the story of a genius with flaws. Lots of them. On the field, Andy Goram was a defiant figure between the sticks who, in many ways, defined the history-making nine-in-a-row team that brought so much success to Ibrox; off it, he careered through three divorces and a welter of lurid tabloid headlines sensationalising his hellraising antics. In this no-holds-barred account, Goram lifts the lid on his tempestuous life in football, from the Gers' glory days to a fairy-tale chapter with his boyhood heroes: Manchester United. His life in the Old Firm is examined in depth, from the saves that broke former Celtic manager Tommy Burns's heart to a story that was buried until now: Celtic's astonishing bid to sign him. Goram's Scotland career ended in bitterness when he walked out on the squad before France 98, and here he smashes the myths that have always surrounded his relationships with Craig Brown and Jim Leighton. This is the inside story of the man the fans voted Rangers' greatest-ever goalkeeper. He remains a genius with flaws: a legend simply known as The Goalie.

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165

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Random House

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ISBN 10

190719567X

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9781907195679

The Placenames of Scotland

By: Iain Taylor

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The Placenames of Scotland

By: Iain Taylor

Placenames are a constant source of debate. Who was Edwin, whose name is said to live on in that of Scotland's capital city? Are the 'drum' and 'chapel' still to be found in Drumchapel? And which 'king' had a 'seat' in Kingseat in Perthshire? The answers to these and many similar questions are often not what might be expected at first sight and have their origins in many languages – including Gaelic, Pictish, Brythonic, Norse, Anglo-Saxon, Scots and Modern English – that have been spoken in Scotland. This is the essential companion to the fascinating world of Scottish placenames. It features more than 8,000 placenames, from districts, towns and villages to rivers, lochs and mountains, and also includes a comprehensive introduction and maps.

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379

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Birlinn Ltd

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ISBN 10

1788853865

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9781788853866

Resilient reporting

Media coverage of Irish elections since 1969

By: Michael Breen,Michael Courtney,Iain Mcmenamin,Eoin O'Malley,Kevin Rafter

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Resilient reporting

Media coverage of Irish elections since 1969

By: Michael Breen,Michael Courtney,Iain Mcmenamin,Eoin O'Malley,Kevin Rafter

This book examines how election news reporting has changed over the last half century in Ireland by means of a unique dataset involving 25m words from newspapers as well as radio and television coverage. The authors examine reporting in terms of framing, tone and the distribution of coverage.They also focus on how the economy has affected election coverage as well as media reporting of leaders and personalities, gender and the effect of the commercial basis of media outlets. The findings - drawn from a machine learning computer system involving a huge content analysis study - will interest academics as well as politicians and policymakers internationally.

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149

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Manchester University Press

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ISBN 10

1526120003

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9781526120007

The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2017

By: Tim Carr,Robert Waller,Iain Dale

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The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2017

By: Tim Carr,Robert Waller,Iain Dale

Following Theresa May's shock general election announcement, the UK political landscape looks set to change dramatically. Will predictions of a Tory landslide come to pass, or will the pollsters be surprised again? Whatever the result, the latest edition of the bestselling Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons will have all the info. Public affairs consultant Tim Carr and political experts Iain Dale and Robert Waller are rolling up their sleeves to put together a complete guide to the new personalities occupying the House of Commons benches in 2017. Who are they, what's their background and where will they lead the country? The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2017 is a must-read for anyone eager to know the details of the election result and to understand its consequences. This essential, accessible and comprehensive volume provides, amongst much else: - Biographies of the class of 2017, alongside details of their majorities and constituencies; - Demographic analysis by age, gender, ethnic origin, education and background; - Lists of new marginal constituencies, possible target seats, defeated MPs and more; - Expert commentary from political journalists and pollsters, exploring the role of the media and the possible ways in which the new parliament will shape the future of Britain and redefine its relationship with Europe.

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542

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Biteback Publishing

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1785902784

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9781785902789

Women's Vascular Health

By: Iain A Greer,Jeff Ginsberg,Charles Forbes

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Women's Vascular Health

By: Iain A Greer,Jeff Ginsberg,Charles Forbes

This book brings together specialist authors from a variety of medical disciplines to give comprehensive coverage of the whole spectrum of women's vascular health. Covering coronary artery disease and its precursors, venous disease, thrombophilic defects, hormonal therapy and haemorrhagic problems, the content is divided into three sections. Section one reviews generic issues including the pathophysiology of arteriosclerosis, metabolic factors in vascular disease, the epidemiology and management of CHD in women. The management of cardiac syndrome X and the problem of diabetes are also discussed here. The second section looks at women's vascular health as it applies to fertility issues and during pregnancy such as polycystic ovarian disease, menstrual dysfunction, the menopause, venous thromboembolism and haemorrhagic problems. In the concluding third section, hormonal therapy in women and in particular the oral contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapies are covered. The reader will be given a clear overview of the potential mechanisms whereby such therapy can act as a risk factor for arterial and venous disease, and will receive clear guidance regarding prescribing.

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507

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CRC Press

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0340809973

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9780340809976

Manchester United 1958-68

Rising from the Wreckage

By: Iain McCartney

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Manchester United 1958-68

Rising from the Wreckage

By: Iain McCartney

The definitive history of Manchester United following the Munich air disaster.

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889

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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ISBN 10

1445618125

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9781445618128

Bird Atlas 2007-11: The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Britain and Ireland

By: Dawn Balmer,Simon Gillings,Brian Caffrey,Bob Swann,Iain Downie,Rob Fuller

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Bird Atlas 2007-11: The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Britain and Ireland

By: Dawn Balmer,Simon Gillings,Brian Caffrey,Bob Swann,Iain Downie,Rob Fuller

Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet. The Bird Atlas 2007–2011 is the definitive statement on breeding and winter bird distributions in Britain and Ireland.

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HarperCollins UK

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0007593015

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9780007593019

Book's by Iain Downie

The Goalie

The Goalie

The Placenames of Scotland

The Placenames of Scotland

Resilient reporting

Resilient reporting

The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2017

The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2017

Women's Vascular Health

Women's Vascular Health

Manchester United 1958-68

Manchester United 1958-68

Bird Atlas 2007-11: The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Britain and Ireland

Bird Atlas 2007-11: The Breeding and Wintering Birds of Britain and Ireland

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