Islay is the magical island in Scotland`s Southern Hebrides that boasts eight active distilleries, countless world renowned single malts & its own whisky classification, protected by Scots law. This book is a celebration of the whiskies of Islay & of the beautiful island that shaped them. With a population of just over 3, 000, Islay produces some of the finest whiskies in the world. It is perhaps best known for its smoky, phenolic spirits, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, & Ardbeg. These have been distilled in rocky coves off Islay`s sheltered east coast for at least 200 years, & probably much longer. But in truth Islay produces a dram for every palette, & its vibrant & expanding whisky industry is a constant source of renewed excellence & taste innovation. ...

Islay & Jura are the mystical, magical islands in Scotland`s Inner Hebrides that boast nine active distilleries, countless world renowned blends & malts & their own whisky classification, protected by Scots law. This book is a celebration of the whiskies of Islay & Jura, & of the islands that shaped them. With a population of just over 3, 000 between them, Islay & Jura produce some of the finest whiskies in the world. Islay is perhaps best known for smoky, phenolic spirits, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin & Ardbeg. These have been distilled in its rocky coves of the sheltered east coast for more than 200 years. But in truth Islay & Jura produce a dram for every palette, & their vibrant & expanding whisky industry is a constant source of renewed excellence & taste innovation. Fiona Rintoul, an award-winning novelist, translator, journalist & whisky enthusiast, provides a background & history to the islands & their distilling, alongside tasting notes on the main malts & blends. Konrad Borkowski, who lives on Jura, provides stunning full colour photographs, documenting each distillery at work through the seasons. ...

All of Scotland's operational whisky distilleries & whisky-related places of interest located on one map. An easy-to-use index lists visitor facilities, contact details & websites. Map of over 100 distilleries & whisky-related places of interest. Insert map of malt whisky areas. A photographic guide to how whisky is made. Top Ten blended whisky brands. Did you know? Section with interesting facts. Index lists visitor facilities, telephone numbers & websites. ...

Discover where Scotland`s national drink is produced. All of Scotland`s operational whisky distilleries & whisky-related places of interest located on one map. Also

Includes:: an easy-to-use index listing visitor facilities, contact details & websites. The map
Includes:: * Over 100 distilleries & whisky-related places of interest. * Insert map of malt whisky areas. * A photographic guide to how whisky is made. * Selection of labels of blended Scotch whisky brands * Did you know? Section with interesting facts. * World maps of main export markets. * Index lists visitor facilities, telephone numbers & websites. Scotch whisky is unique among national drinks
- synonymous with Scotl&, it cannot be produced elsewhere in the world. Other titles in the series: Castles Map of Scotland Tartans Map of Scotland Scotland of Old Clans Map



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Malt whisky distilleries use local waters which have percolated through the ancient rocks of Scotl&, whose origins may lie in a great continental collision, huge granite masses, the earliest fishy seas, great fiery volcanoes or as far away as South America. This book describes the geology of Scotland & Northern Ireland in relation to the important malt whisky producing districts, & offers new insights into the influences on the taste of a good single malt. Fully illustrated throughout by renowned wildlife artist Richard Bell. ...

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of Scotch whiskies. It

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In this sumptuous coffee-table guide from the world`s bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson reveals the secrets of the aromas & flavours found in whisky, the stories behind great distilleries around the world, & offers his expert tasting notes for their must-try whiskies. Unrivalled coverage of the world`s best whiskies & bourbon is wrapped up in this definitive guide. This new edition is full to the brim, with more than 75 distilleries added from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Engl&, Germany, Sweden, India, Taiwan, Australia, South Africa, & other countries in the ` New World of Whisky`. Discover an enticing new 14-page section on the US craft distilleries making a splash in the whisky world. Learn everything there is to know about how to drink whisky, as well as how to make craft whiskies. From grain to glass, Michael Jackson`s Whisky examines the world`s most famous drink in all its fascinating detail. ...

In ” Civilization & Its Discontents”, Sigmund Freud claimed that Rome must be comprehended as `not a human dwelling place but a mental entity`, in which the palaces of the Caesars still stand alongside modern apartment buildings in layers of brick, mortar, & memory. ` The observer would need merely to shift the focus of his eyes, perhaps, or change his position, in order to call up a view of either the one or the other`. In this one-of-a-kind book, historian Richard Bosworth accepts Freud`s challenge, drawing upon his expertise in Italian pasts to explore the many layers of history found within the Eternal City. Often beginning his analysis with sites & monuments that can still be found in contemporary Rome, Bosworth expands his scope to review how political groups of different eras
- the Catholic Church, makers of the Italian nation, Fascists, & `ordinary` Romans (be they citizens, immigrants, or tourists)
- read meaning into the city around them. Weaving in the city`s quintessential figures (Garibaldi, Pius XII, Mussolini, & Berlusconi) & architectural icons (the Vatican, St. Peter`s Basilica, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, & EUR) with those forgotten or unknown, Bosworth explores the many histories that whisper their rival & competing messages & seek to impose their truth upon the passing crowds. But as this delightful study will reveal, Rome, that magisterial palimpsest, has never accepted a single reading of its historic meaning.

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Paul Leibovitz was once an ambitious advisor, dedicated father, & loving husb&. But after living for nearly thirty years in Hong Kong, personal tragedy strikes & Paul`s marriage unravels in the fallout. When he makes a fleeting connection with Elizabeth, a distressed American woman on the verge of collapse, his life is thrown into turmoil. Less than twenty-four hours later, Elizabeth`s son is found dead in Shenzhen, & Paul, invigorated by a newfound purpose, sets out to investigate the murder on his own. As Paul, Elizabeth, & a detective friend descend deeper into the Shenzhen underworld they discover dark secrets hidden beneath China`s booming new wealth. In a country where rich businessmen with expensive degrees can corrupt the judicial system, the potential for evil abounds. ...

` They want me to join them. All I have to do is to reach out to them.. .` Solomon struggles in school. He is bullied by his teachers & let down by his parents. His only refuge is in the local kirkyard, among ancient graves that lie in the shadow of the rowan tree. But when workmen uproot the tree & a dark & terrifying power is unleashed. Will Solomon be able to save himself & the people he cares about from the terrible curse within? Whispers in the Graveyard won the Carnegie Medal & has been adapted as a play. This edition features a new cover by illustrator Thomas Flintham. ” One of those rare books that makes you want to put your life on hold for as long as it takes to finish it.” (Independent). ...