National treasure, godfather of glam & thinking grandmother`s crumpet, Noddy Holder possesses that megastar quality that has made him a living legend. In The World According to Noddy he shares her life experience with trademark humour & insight. He recalls all-conquering Top of the Pops appearances, endless world tours, epoch defining anthems, thespian triumphs, & gluing some mirrors onto a top hat to change the face of fashion forever. From his early days on the West Midlands beat scene, including a stint as a roadie for Robert Plant, Noddy charts his rise from skinhead stomper to international pop-star, statesman, playboy, male model & philosopher. From marriage to modern technology via music & fashion, to Christmas & travel, Noddy takes on the subjects that are close to his heart. Witty, wise & hilariously funny, this Noddy Holder at his glittering best. ...

” An enlightening & surprisingly personal tour of a galaxy... Sunstein offers plenty of fun details & opinions.”
- Washington Post
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China is now the most powerful country on earth. Its manufacturing underpins the world`s economy; its military is growing at the fastest rate of any nation & its leader
- Xi Jinping
- is to set the pace & tone of world affairs for decades. In 2017 Xi Jinping became part of the constitution
- an honour not seen since Chairman Mao. Here, China expert Kerry Brown guides us through the world according to Xi: his plans to make China the most powerful country on earth & to eradicate poverty for its citizens. In this captivating book we discover Xi`s beliefs, how he thinks about communism, & how far he is willing to go to defend it.


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What would the world look like if the 7 billion people on this planet were presented as 100 individuals? This beautifully illustrated & informative infographics book re-examines the world`s population with fascinating & often sobering results. Covering diverse subjects such as demography, education, technology & health, The World as 100 People reveals that 61 people are Asian, 15 are African, 10 come from Europe & 14 are from the Americas. 51 people live in cities, yet 36 lack basic access to sanitation. 21 people are overweight, 15 are undernourished & 1 is starving. 40 individuals are regular Internet users & 21 have a Facebook page. Perhaps most shockingly of all, 48 people currently live on less than US$2 per day while 1 person owns 48% of all the world`s wealth. With bold infographics from Melbourne-based designer & artist Aileen Lord, The World as 100 People highlights the reality of the world we live in. It is enlightening & thought provoking, & will ensure that you`ll never look at the world`s population in the same way again. ...

Between 1680 & 1807 British publishers produced a sequence of double-hemisphere world maps each printed on two sheets & conjoined. These maps are a peculiarly British phenomenon of this period & they provide a key indicator of the way the British map trade specifically targeted a newly prosperous & upwardly aspiring class of purchasers. The buyers were hungry for geographical information, but were also eager to acquire such maps for display, as a statement of their intellectual pursuits. The scientific appearance of the maps was more important as a selling point than standards of contemporary geographical accuracy, which few of them achieved. This is the first time that this type of map has been studied as a genre, partly because of their great rarity. The British Library holds the most comprehensive collection of these maps & studying them together has enabled the identification of broader themes. In particular, a greater understanding of the British map trade in the 18th century, its business practices, the economics of map-making & new techniques of marketing emerges. ...

Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties & techniques than ever before & we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process & the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista & coffee roaster James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested & processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country
- from Bolivia to Zambia
- he then identifies key characteristics & the methods that determine the quality of that country`s output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry. For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee & its wonderful nuances & possibilities, this is the book to have.

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Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties & techniques than ever before & we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process & the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista & coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested & processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country
- from Bolivia to Zambia
- he then identifies key characteristics & the methods that determine the quality of that country`s output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry. For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee & its wonderful nuances & possibilities, this is the book to have.

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Filled with eye-catching images of 100 styles from around the globe, The World Atlas of Street Fashion is a celebration of those who dare to think differently. From the Chinese skinheads of Beijing to the feminist funkeiras of Sao Paolo, the raggare of Stockholm to the Junglists of Whistler, this is world street style as you`ve never seen it before. Street style exists to turn heads & create comment. The message can be one of resistance, subversion, musical affiliation, or a combination of all three. A group of likeminded individuals can create a powerful sartorial force, moving beyond fashion`s mere billboards for the latest brands. Organized geographically by continent, this book examines street style in all its international diversity, by tracing the many & varied ways in which it has developed in different regions of the world. Written by acclaimed fashion historian Caroline Cox, The World Atlas of Street Fashion offers a ground-breaking portrait of world street style. ...

Street food is one of the most amazing culinary success stories of the twenty-first century, defying globalization & the spread of multinational fast-food franchises. Fresh, cheap, plentiful, & varied, street food offers urban residents a cornucopia of choices. Food that was once obtainable only on Saharan roadsides is now available in New York City, & Patagonian village recipes can be picked up in downtown Hong Kong. Millions of people all over the world eat street food every day, & their numbers are rising rapidly. The World Atlas of Street Foodidentifies the best places around the globe to find street food & surveys the mouth-watering range of food & drink being purveyed. Organized geographically & sumptuously illustrated, the book covers North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, & Australasia. For several major cities in each region, Carol Wilson & Sue Quinn describe what the locals eat in the best & most established food markets. The authors suggest which trademark delicacies to try & selected recipes are featured to enable readers to re-create the st&-out dishes at home. The most complete guide of its kind, The World Atlas of Street Food belongs on the shelf of everyone who craves an imaginative, original alternative to homogeneous fare. ...

Award-winning author & whisky expert Dave Broom explores over 200 distilleries & examines over 400 expressions. Detailed descriptions of the Scottish distilleries can be found here, while Irel&, Japan, the USA, Canada & the rest of the world are given exhaustive coverage. There are tasting notes on single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi (and coverage of the best of the blends). Six specially created ` Flavour Camp Charts` group whiskies by style, allow readers to identify new whiskies from around the world to try. This extrensively updated & extended edition features new material on burgeoning areas, including detailed coverage of many recently opened US craft distilleries, new distilleries in Germany, Austria & Switzerl&, & discussion of the growing whisky scene in Latin America. With over 200 beautiful colour photographs & 21 colour maps locating distilleries & whisky-related sites, this is a stylish celebration of the heritage, romance, craftsmanship & versatility of whisky. ...