Word power

With 'revolution' as its overarching theme, the Edinburgh International Book Festival is set to begin on August 13. Academics and researchers from the University will be amongst the 750 events and 800 authors populating Edinburgh's Charlotte Square Gardens for two weeks of debate, readings, and signings. Festival highlights. Highlights include Professor Tom Devine launching the third and final volume of his trilogy charting the history of Scotland. To The Ends of the Earth follows the global migrations of the Scottish people since the 18th century. Literary prizes. Britain's oldest literary award, the James Tait Black Prizes, will be announced on August 19.