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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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. ...

Many people's lives, relationships, careers & wellbeing are blighted by the belief that to be liked, loved & accepted they have to limit themselves to the behaviours they believe are approved of by others. This might mean some or all of the following: always being polite, nice, helpful, charming, fun, making people feel good about themselves, not letting people down, never saying 'no', avoiding conflict & putting others' needs before their own. In her 15 years of clinical experience as a psychologist Jacqui Marson has coined the phrase 'the curse of lovely' to describe this growing trend. Many people would like to be known as lovely, but for a growing number of people it can feel like a curse. They feel unable to put their own needs before those of everyone else, & feel that changing this is not an option. This highly practical & motivational book will show readers how to break curse of lovely to live a more complete, fulfilling life. Contents include: when 'lovely' turns into a curse; the lovely child
- how it all begins; the different shades of lovely
- which one are you?; from curse to gift
- how we can still be lovable & get our needs met; but what do I want
- how to tune in to what your body is telling you; re-evaluating anger; saying 'no' & surviving; how to instigate scary conversations; & how to replace the personal rules that put you at the bottom on the pile.



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Kate & Thomas have escaped the sorcerer Demurral & sailed to London with the charismatic Jacob Crane. But trouble lies in wait when their ship is seized & they are lured into the darkest heart of the city. Further North, Raphah returns & is joined by unlikely companion Beadle on a terrifying journey in search of their friend; a journey haunted by unknown enemies & a shadowy beast. But all paths are destined to lead to one place. A cursed street, hidden from the world ...

It all started with the school rabbit… Snowflake is the school rabbit, & Snowflake is TROUBLE. At least that's what Tommy thinks. & when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas & EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right. With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, & no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy & his family may just be DOOMED. Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end? A fantastically funny & exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author & illustrator Judith Kerr.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008352622 •†Author: Judith Kerr •†Publisher:†  Harper Collins Publishers •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 82 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 19.8 x 1.2 cm ...

Journalist Glendon Pierce has been missing for two months after setting out to investigate a series of gruesome attacks on cattle. The letters he sent to his friend Paul Lukasas record his journey of bewilderment, fascination & fear as he begins to believe he is becoming a werewolf. In his search for his friend, Lukaas uncovers Pierces lost journals that tell the entire werewolf myth, from the earliest descriptions of werewolves in Greek & Roman writings to the tales of werewolves described by European folklore & Native Americans. Hair-raising & totally gripping, this book will feed the imagination of even the most obsessive believer ...