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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Everyone loves cupcakes! This set comes complete with recipe cards containing 40 delicious recipes, from cupcakes for parties & special occasions, as well as delicious cakes, simple recipes & cupcakes for kids. With step-by-step instructions & mouth-watering photography, you'll be marvelling at the results in no time. This set comes complete with useful components to help you on your way, including
- cupcake cases, piping bag & nozzles.
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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? ...

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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Details: Fifteen-year-old Christopher has a photographic memory. He understands maths. He understands science. What he
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Books Classic Novels It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs Shears' house. Its eyes were closed. It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they think they are chasing a cat in a dream. But the dog was not running or asleep. The dog was dead. This is Christopher's story. There are also no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies. Christopher does not like strangers or the colours yellow or brown or being touched. On the other h&, he knows all the countries in the world & their capital cities & every prime number up to 7507. When Christopher decides to find out who killed the neighbour's dog, his mystery story becomes more complicated than he could have ever predicted.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781784707637 •†Author:†  Mark Haddon •†Publisher:†  Vintage Classics •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 288 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm ...

On 26 November 1983 six armed robbers escaped with ?28 million worth of gold bullion from a Brink's-Mat warehouse at London's Heathrow Airport. The heist made the careers of many of the underworld's biggest names, & changed the face of British crime for ever. In the years following the robbery, many of those involved, innocent & guilty alike, have been sent to an early grave. Two decades on, the death toll is still rising. Nobody knows more about that extraordinary morning's events than Wensley Clarkson. Nobody is better placed to track the vicious, violent & unexpected waves that followed in its wake, or bring to life its cast of larger-than-life characters. From small-time crime in south-east London, to 'the heist of the century' & its bloody consequences, Wensley Clarkson's The Curse of Brink's-Mat is an epic tale of villainy, gold & revenge. ...