From dragons & wyverns to vampires werewolves & mischievous gremlins pixies & fairies Brevertons Phantasmagoria is a unique compendium of over 250 mythical animals. Prepare to revisit familiar myths such as vampires werewolves & the Loch Ness Monster the Minotaur & Medusa from Greek legend & Biblical beasts such as Behemoth & Leviathan. Discover new mysterious animals like the giant serpents of Central America the lethal Mongolian death worm & the Ennedi tiger in Africa & investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot & the reclusive Yeti. Packed with quirky line illustrations & a wealth of weird & wonderful information Brevertons Phantasmagoria surveys the globe to uncover over 250 imaginary creatures passed down from generation to generation. ...

Dave Miller is back! He spent years as a professional brewmaster developing the best techniques recipes & styles for homebrewing. Now he brings his new perspective to homebrewers in Brew Like a Pro" which focuses on draft-beer or pub-style brewing just like the pros do it. With kegs that keep beer fresh for up to 120 days this is an efficient way to brew beer to drink at home or to make small batches of five to fifteen gallons. No more bottling & no use of extracts! " Brew Like a Pro" also

Includes:: detailed instructions on setting up & operating a home brewery."

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The perennial favourite of home brewers Brew Your Own British Real Ale" is a CAMRA classic. This new edition is re-written enhanced & updated with new recipes for contemporary & award-winning beers as well as recipes for old favourites no longer brewed commercially. Written by home brewing authority Graham Wheeler " Brew Your Own British Real Ale"

Includes:: detailed brewing instructions for both novice & more advanced home-brewers as well as comprehensive recipes for recreating some of Britain's best-loved beers at home."

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In this book: Much loved for its wit & wisdom since 1870 Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language culture myth & legend. Edited by Susie Dent this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewers Gems
- facts fables & curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric & entertaining entries
- everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers & political alliances of yesteryear
- all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This nineteenth edition of Brewers Dictionary of Phrase & Fable encapsulates all the charm & wit that characterise its predecessors & maintains the standards of scholarship & eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. This unique edition has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new & revised entries
- think crowdsourcing cyberpunk iPad & mash-up
- guaranteed to delight entertain & inspire in the best Brewers tradition. Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewers take on angels heraldry pub signs & recluses & delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. Whether youre a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries this edition will draw you in & keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword Brewers is not a straightforward dictionary nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is in fact unlike any other reference book that exists anywhere.""




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If you have ever enjoyed a pint & wondered how its made then this experience will answer all your questions. The basic principles of brewing beer have remained unchanged for centuries & during this tour you will see all parts of the brewery process including: Fermenting where the sugar is broken down into alcohol; conditioning which gives beer a smoother taste; & filtering which stabilises the flavour & gives beer its polished shine & brilliance. To complete this experience you will also get to taste some of the brewerys beers. At the beginning of your experience you will first meet with your expert brewery guide. Then you will be taken around the brewery where you will get to see what goes on behind the scenes. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to taste some of the beers produced at the brewery & there is an opportunity to visit the brewery shop. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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When eleven-year-old Brian Pankhurst has to stay with his grandparents hes not exactly enthusiastic. He barely knows them after all & theyre a little strange. Theyre stranger than he realises in fact. Very soon after he arrives at their ancient house Brian starts to feel that something isnt right. Why has someone sent his granddad a completely blank letter? Why dont people who go in to the local bookshop ever seem to come out again? What does his granddad mean when he says Brians father wasnt really an accountant? Then Brian wakes in the middle of the night & finds hes going to have to adjust to three things very quickly: magic is real monsters are real & he & his family are in terrible danger... ...

In this first full critical biography Jonathan Wilson draws an intimate & powerful portrait of one of England's greatest football managers Brian Clough & his right-hand man Peter Taylor. It was in the unforgiving world of post-war football where their identities & reputations were made
- a world where as Clough & Taylor's mentor Harry Storer once said ' Nobody ever says thank you.' Nonetheless Clough brought the gleam of silverware to the depressed East Midlands of the 1970s. Initial triumph at Derby was followed swiftly by a sudden departure & a traumatic 44 days at Leeds. By the end of a frazzled 1974 Clough was set up for life financially but also hardened to the realities of football. By the time he was at Forest Clough's mask was almost permanently donned: a persona based on brashness & conflict. Drink fuelled the controversies & the colourful character; it heightened the razor-sharp wit & was a salve for the highs of football that never lasted quite long enough & for the lows that inevitably followed. Wilson's account is the definitive portrait of this complex & enduring man.
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The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s 1940s & 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour in a flat colour poster style is much imitated but never surpassed. His jacket covers for the Batsford series of books that celebrated British life are now very collectable. This collection of his best work is a beautiful publication that should be enjoyed not only by collectors but all lovers of good design & illustration. Brian Cook describes his working processes the then-new printing process that allowed him to pioneer his characteristic bold colours & the design principles & practical methods of his craft. A stunning book for designers. ...

John Cleese Christopher Lee & Michael Parkinson share their passion for cricket with the great broadcaster Brian Johnston. During the lunch interval on the Saturday of every Test in England BBC Radio's ' Test Match Special' used to invite a well-known guest into the commentary box for a chat with Brian Johnston about themselves & their passion for cricket. Some turned out to be able cricketers but they all had stories to tell about matches they had seen & cricketers they had met. Barry Johnston
- Brian Johnston's son
- has selected five chats from the series A View from the Boundary" beginning in 1980 with the playwright Ben Travers & his vivid recollections of W.G. Grace & other characters from the golden age of cricket. He is followed by Michael Charlton the political broadcaster & former cricket commentator who covered the great Australia v West Indies tied Test in 1960 & John Cleese a lifelong Somerset supporter who tells some funny stories about ' Monty Python' & ' Fawlty Towers'. Hollywood film star Sir Christopher Lee recalls watching the legendary Jack Hobbs & Don Bradman & Sir Michael Parkinson talks about opening the batting at Barnsley with Dickie Bird & how he nearly played for Hampshire. Publisher's note: This recording was taken from part of the cassette release of "A View from the Boundary"."

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