For the first time, all of Irvine Welsh's stories, previously published only in magazines or anthologies, are in one book! Incredible imagination. Salty jokes. Black sarcasm. Excellent command of the language. In a word - Welsh, as he is and as hundreds of thousands of readers love him! What could mean more to a modern man than the life of his beloved wife? What is more important for a “tough guy” – true friendship or love? How does a real Scottish bandit celebrate Christmas? How does a true macho meet his sister's fiancé? The heroes of previous books and new characters are on the pages of Welsh’s sparkling collection.