The very last Agatha Christie book including some of her earliest stories -- including her very first -- which show the Queen of Crime in the making! A macabre recurring dream! revenge against a blackmailer! jealousy infidelity & a tortured conscience.. a stolen gemstone! the haunting attraction of an ancient relic! a race against time! a tragic love triangle! a body in a box! an unexpected visitor from beyond the grave! Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christies brilliance are contained in this new collection of early short stories -- including the very first one sh ever wrote -- & provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making. ...

Whillans Tax Tables 2012-13" provides accurate tables of all the new & revised tax rates & allowances & is published twice a year in May & August. The first edition contains all the relevant information from the 2012 Budget enabling practitioners to start using the updated facts & figures. The second edition will include provisions from the Finance Act 2012 the new Revenue exchange rates & updated retail price indices together with any other information not available for inclusion in the May edition. " Whillans Tax Tables" provides: tax rates allowances reliefs & other relevant information contained in one reliable source; tables of rates & allowances for the current & previous five years; the operative date for each change is clearly shown; & a wealth of information with useful commentaries to provide a quick answer at a glance. With its clear & concise summaries of tax changes clearly presented in tabular form under distinctive headings " Whillans Tax Tables" means that you can assess quickly & accurately the long-term effects of the many tax changes arising from the 2012 Budget & Finance Act." ...

Whirlwind" is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism passion self-sacrifice & heartbreak. Caught between the revolutionaries & the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. They are ordered to flee to safety with their helicopters. Two of them both Europeans have Iranian wives whom they love beyond safety & politics." ...

Faster & better armed than the Spitfire the Whirlwind was the RAF's counter to a new generation of armoured German bombers which it expected to meet in English skies in 1940. A few months after its first flight 1 000 Whirlwinds were ordered but nine months later the RAF cancelled the entire programme. Just 114 were built but they went on to have a distinguished three-year career from the uneasy months after the Battle of Britain to their final sorties against Hitler's V-weapons sites in France. Based on fresh research this new & overdue study throws new light on why the RAF had such high hopes for the Whirlwind but was still prepared to cancel it its designer's efforts to save the programme & above all the aircraft's operational record. Attacking railways shipping torpedo boats & airfields often against fierce opposition the Whirlwind squadrons flew with determination & style & saw themselves as a privileged elite within Fighter Command
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There are few spirits that command such dedication interest & affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze to demystify it & to provide a platform from which a lifetime s hobby can be launched. Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink delving into its history dispelling the myths surrounding it & highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist.
Includes:: * Origins & history of whisky * How whiskies are made today * Guide to Scottish distilleries * Single malt whiskies * How to drink & appreciate whisky * Sections on whiskies of the world including Irish whiskey & bourbon * Debunking myths * Types of whisky * Buying whisky
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Ten years ago Whisky Classified revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cut through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts & replaced it with an objective & easily applied guide to taste using a new flavour profile. Twelve

Dimensions to the aroma & taste of a single malt whisky were identified: body sweetness smoky medicinal tobacco honey spicy winey nutty malty fruity floral. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. In this revised & updated anniversary edition Dr Wishart has included all the new UK & Irish producers of single malt whisky that have emerged in the last 10 years. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt & reviewed previous entries to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry

Includes:: a short description of the distillery information for visitors the author's own tasting notes & his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whisky-making & production methods are clearly explained & Dr Wishart also reveals how to organize a whisky tasting. Whisky Classified is for all whisky drinkers from the novice to the connoisseur.



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Its 1943 & the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great & Little Todday. When food is in short supply it is bad enough but when the whisky runs out it looks like the end of the world. Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to is mother & marry Catriona. The priest the doctor & of course the landlord at the inn are all having a very thin time of it. Theres no conversation no jollity no fun
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This is the ultimate guide to the worlds whiskies. From Banffshire to Bangalore take a look at the expanding world of whisky with The Whisky Opus". Find out all about the major whisky-producing countries & 175 of the worlds best distilleries. Explore every whisky style from single malt to poteen their history & the fascinating stories behind the distilleries that make them plus learn how to train your palate with the help of 500 evocative tasting notes. Whether new to the wonders of whisky or on the road to becoming a connoisseur whisky fans will find this book tells them everything they want to know. Elegant classy & written by 3 renowned whisky writers make " The Whisky Opus" your tipple of choice." ...

The Whisky Rocks Pack" is the perfect gift for any lover of whisky. Not only does the pack contain a book informing the whisky-lover about hundreds of whisky brands & distillers in Britain Ireland & North America there is a guide to the process of distillation & tasting notes. In addition to this the pack contains eight soapstone cubes which can be placed in a freezer & dropped into a glass & used as a replacement for ice one that doesn't dilute the golden liquid. The author Jim Murray is one of the most respected men in whisky on both sides of the Atlantic & his passionate views about Scotch Irish Rye & Bourbon are respected by those in the know. He writes in a unique style with his passion coming through as he explains why a distillery is different to its neighbour maybe only a few miles away & showing how a slight variation in the distillation and/or storage process makes for an entirely different tasting experience. If you are already a connoisseur of whisky want to become one or just enjoy the occasional tipple " The Whisky Rocks Pack" is as welcome as your favourite dram." ...

Fifteen-year-old Demis world is shattered when she is left profoundly deaf by a sudden illness. Everything is different now & Demi must learn to adapt to a new school new friends & even learn a whole new language. Whisper is a coming-of-age tale about discovering who you are & where you fit in life. About friendships & first love & more of all learning to love the person you are. ...