Discover how to use crytals in a powerful way that will develop your understanding of yourself & your relationships. This book features 45 of the most powerful crystals in existence, with information about their mythology, history, healing powers & much more.

Includes:: directions for performing age-old rituals & magic spells using crystals, to help improve & heal your life. 20 x 15 x 2.5cm, pages 223

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The Crystal Maze is back & theres no place like dome.

Packed full of over 100 new games, mind benders & riddles, with

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When Dot Mc Cann, playing with her pals, decides to hide in Butcher Rathbone's almost empty dustbin, she overhears a conversation

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Books Reference Books The Cult Files explores the history, features & beliefs of thirty cults through the ages.  Riveting, sometimes amusing, often horrifying stories show the inside workings of these groups, & trace their history & often their demise. The book

Includes:: the Aum Shinrikyo followers, who killed twelve people in a poison gas attack on the Tokyo subway; Scientology (now known for its celebrity followers), which was established in the 1950s by a science fiction writer; & the People's Temple, in which Jim Jones convinced hundreds of followers to commit suicide en masse. Discover the unbelievable power & wealth held by cult leaders, & the physical & mental authority they wield over their followers.  The full story of some of these cults is told for the first time in this book. Key points: each gripping story eight to ten pages in length & 17 accounts in total is easy to finish in one reading; here true crime meets history, combining two strong-sellin...

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One of England’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty, Cumbria has charmed visitors for centuries, & this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the county’s unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from majestic mountains & picturesque lakes to rugged coastlines & grand architecture, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination & make you reach for your colouring pencils.

There are absolutely no rules – you can choose any combination of colours you like to bring these images to life.

This paperback book measures: 16.7 x 24.6 x 1cm



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There's something magical about Ceri D' Altory. After departing London to follow her heart's desire to become a psychology lecturer, Ceri D' Altroy vows to leave her matchmaking ways behind her for good. Unfortunately, all she seems to do is inspire the new people she meets to change their lives. There's Ed, who's decided to declare his love to a woman who is way out of his league; Mel & Claudine, two long-term friends who are now tempted to start an illicit affair; & Gwen, the chain-smoking head of department who has a deep, dark secret she only wants to share with her new employee. No one who comes into contact with Ceri is ever the same again. Could this unsuspecting young woman be a modern-day Cupid? ...

In The Curious Bartender, Tristan Stephenson explores & experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken.

Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe ‘air’ or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the ‘age’ on the side.

Also included is a reference section detailing all the techniques you will need, making this an essential anthology for the cocktail enthusiast.

This hardback book has 210 pages & measures: 24 x 19.5 x 2.4cm





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The Curious Bartender’s Gin Palace is the follow-up to master mixologist Tristan Stephenson’s hugely successful books, ' The Curious Bartender' & ' The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies'.

Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine ‘genever’ to gin’s commercialization & the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London, through to its partnership with tonic water – creating the most palatable & enjoyable anti-malarial medication – to the golden age that it is now experiencing. In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries & micro-distilleries are cropping up all over the world, producing superb craft products infused with remarkable new blends of botanicals.

In this book, you’ll be at the cutting-edge of the most exciting developments, uncovering the alchemy of the gin production process & the science of flavour before taking a tour through the most exciting distilleries & gins the world has to offer. Finally, put Tristan’s mixology skills into practice with a dozen spectacular cocktails including a Purl, a Rickey & a Fruit Cup.

This hardback book has 224 pages & measures: 24 x 19.5 x 2.6cm





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Discover why rum is becoming the hottest spirit in the world right now with the latest & greatest offering from bestselling author & master mixologist Tristan Stephenson.

The Curious Bartender’s Rum Revolution is the fifth book by bestselling author Tristan Stephenson. Explore rum’s remarkable history from its humble origins to its status as life-blood of the Royal Navy & its love affair with Cuba. Discover its darker past, with tales of devils, pirates & its reputation as the revolutionary spirit. This fabled drink is in the midst of another revolution, transforming from uninspiring grog to premium product, with aged & spiced varieties leading the charge.

This hardback book has 256 pages & measures: 24 x 19.5 x 2.8cm



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