More than 500 of the worlds finest whiskies distilled into one user-friendly pocket guide. Great Whiskies" is the ideal drinking companion for any whisky lover: it is generous knowledgeable & willing to go anywhere! Reflecting the diversity of the whisky world this brings you over 500 varieties from over 22 nations
- from classic whisky-making regions such as Scotland to lesser-known distilleries in China & Japan. Expert tasting notes & full-colour photographs reveal the secrets that give each whisky its character & cherry-picks the best to try. Swot up on key facts & histories of need-to-know distilleries plus get tips & advice on your own whisky trails of key whisky regions. This is a guide that covers every style: single malt blended grain bourbon rye & more. & in a handy pocket-sized format this makes a perfect whisky-lovers gift."
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What better time than the run up to Christmas to read a book on wine that exposes the cheating that goes on in the whole industry in order to learn more about wine. Malcolm Gluck made drinking wine accessible with Superplonk" his yearly review of wines from 1995. He is disturbed that over 15 years on & many popular TV programmes British consumers still think wine is more mysterious than beer & has to cost a fortune. Here he will teach the reader all the tricks learned in 15 years of writing about wine. People serve their friends Spanish bubbly & feel guilty even though it is likely to be a much better product than many French champagnes. In this book Malcolm rips the lid off all the tricks used by the wine world. It is based on his twenty five years of experience as a wine writer. At last wine has found its Jeremy Clarkson!" ...

For the two men in this novel war was supposed to be a testing ground. But it proved to be an ordeal of a different kind. Spanning 70 years of Australian life from Sydneys Cross to the backwaters of the Hawkesbury River this is a novel of lost innocence & witness. ...

Using over 200 archive images many previously unpublished Colin Tooke has compiled a vivid collection that records this hugely important aspect of Yarmouth life & industry. Many of the faces that worked in the industry over the years will be here & the experiences & hardships of working in such a demanding environment are also brought to life in this evocative volume. ...

This title covers holistic Yoga holidays. It also features beautiful locations acclaimed yoga masters & restorative retreats. Looking for a tranquil vacation that leaves you relaxed restored & uplifted? Then try a yoga retreat. Even if enlightenment is not your aim youll definitely achieve a luminous glow. Yogis understand the positive influence of natural surroundings & feng shui on the body mind & soul while the healthy organic food (almost always vegetarian) served at most retreats leaves you feeling lighter & purified. Whether you go by yourself with a friend or partner or even in a group you will always find friendly company. Angelika Taschen has travelled the world to select the most exquisite & inspirational yoga retreats: choose from an exotic luxury hotel in Bhutan a spiritual Ashram in India a farmhouse in Tuscany or a beach resort in Mexico. But be warned yoga can easily become a way of life. You might find yourself planning your days & even holidays around yoga practice. Highlights include the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh the birthplace of yoga one of the holy cities of the Ganges & a renowned pilgrimage site where the Beatles attended the Maharishis ashram in 1968; Yogamagic an eco-retreat in Goa on the gentle Indian Ocean. Italy is not just a destination for the cultural & culinary traveller but also for the dedicated yogi: Il Convento in Tuscany & Santa Maria del Sole in Puglia strike a balance between yoga & the sensual Italian lifestyle. The Esalen Institute in Big Sur is a legendary New Age destination offering yoga & much more with over 500 spiritual & physical workshops; while Amansalas Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum Mexico combines beach life with yoga classes. Finally Jungle Bay Resort & Spa on the Caribbean Island of Dominica offers wild rainforest surroundings with yoga teachers from all over the world. ...

In the winter of 1952 Isabel Carey moves to the East Riding of Yorkshire with her husband Philip a GP. With Philip spending long hours on call Isabel finds herself isolated & lonely as she strives to adjust to the realities of married life. Woken by intense cold one night she discovers an old RAF greatcoat hidden in the back of a cupboard. Sleeping under it for warmth she starts to dream. & not long afterwards while her husband is out she is startled by a knock at her window. Outside is a young RAF pilot waiting to come in. His name is Alec & his powerful presence both disturbs & excites her. Her initial alarm soon fades & they begin an intense affair. But nothing has prepared her for the truth about Alecs life nor the impact it will have on hers... See Judys Review See Richards Review Download A Sample Chapter Of The Greatcoat Read about the Author Exclusive Bonus Content Write a Review for The Greatcoat Judys Review I love ghost stories & this one is hugely atmospheric. It exists in a haze of smoky cold gloom. Isabel is a young newlywed married to Philip a GP embarking on his first practice in a small East Riding town in Yorkshire. But what defines this story is the period in which it takes place
- 1952. The second world war is over but for most of the UK life is still extremely hard. Food is still rationed; so is coal. Isabel & Philip rent a two-roomed flat in an old house where the only other resident is the landlady Mrs Atkinson who lives alone on the top floor. She is aloof & remote hostile to young Isabel who tries desperately to make her dinghy freezing flat into a home. The dark & cold of the house & surrounding town is oppressive. Isabel tries to get to grips with being a housewife buying rationed food at local shops but she feels an outsider gauche & inexperienced. Freezing at night in the bed she shares with her husband she searches the flat for extra blankets. At the back of a cupboard she finds an old greatcoat
- the kind an RAF officer would have worn during the war. She puts it on the bed for warmth & is pulled into another reality. The owner of the greatcoat Alec an RAF pilot once based at the local airfield comes tapping at her window. The only problem is that Alec is dead. Richards Review

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In the winter of 1952 Isabel Carey moves to the East Riding of Yorkshire with her husband Philip a GP. With Philip spending long hours on call Isabel finds herself isolated & lonely as she strives to adjust to the realities of married life. Woken by intense cold one night she discovers an old RAF greatcoat hidden in the back of a cupboard. Sleeping under it for warmth she starts to dream. & not long afterwards while her husband is out she is startled by a knock at her window. Outside is a young RAF pilot waiting to come in. His name is Alec & his powerful presence both disturbs & excites her. Her initial alarm soon fades & they begin an intense affair. But nothing has prepared her for the truth about Alec's life nor the impact it will have on hers... ...

Amongst the many thousands of lives tragically cut short in the First World War were hundreds of young men who had athletic & sporting promise. This book studies fourteen professional sportsmen who gave their lives in that most vicious of conflicts. It also looks deeper into the impact that the War had on professional sport in Britain & the raising of sportsman-specific Pals units that enabled a number of these men to serve side-by-side in the trenches of France & Flanders. Their intriguing yet tragic stories are drawn from the ranks of professional footballers international rugby stars Wimbledon champions Olympic gold medallists cricketing heroes golfing professionals a member of the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame & a Tour de France winner of the countries fighting for the Allied cause. Once in uniform they became soldiers sailors & airmen & as vulnerable & mortal as any of their comrades-in-arms. Whilst some were awarded Britain's highest military accolade the Victoria Cross many others lay in unmarked graves & are today listed on memorials to the missing. All left their lives of fame wealth & security to play 'the Greater Game' overseas & pay the ultimate price on the field of battle. In addition to detailing the sporting achievements of these men this book delves into their military experiences their battles are studied & footsteps are followed across the old front line. The Greater Game
- Sporting Icons who Fell in The Great War will appeal to sporting & military enthusiasts alike whilst providing a fascinating & long overdue tribute to our true sporting heroes of ninety years ago.
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When the world of Quadravidia comes under attack by the insidious tau only one man can defeat the aliens & save the planet in the Emperors name: the legendary Hero of the Imperium Commissar Ciaphas Cain. When the aliens call for a ceasefire Cain expects the worst & his fears are answered in the form of the dread menace of the tyranids. As a hive fleet approaches Quadravidia Cain must try to forge an alliance between the Imperium & the tau
- but can he truly trust the inscrutable xenos?
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This A4 large format street atlas of London including the M25 London 2012 venues & beyond has been fully updated. Keeping you on the move in the city the maps cover central & greater London & clearly show AA recommended restaurants pubs hotels one-way streets & car parks & feature a clever use of colour to ensure they can be read under street lighting. ...