Mitchell Beazley Bücher

Dieser erste illustrierte Führer durch die Welt von Mittelerde und der Unsterblichen Lande behandelt jeden wichtigen Aspekt der gewaltigen Kosmologie Tolkiens. Über 500 alphabetisch geordnete Stichwörter befassen sich mit fünf Hauptgebieten: Geschichte, Geographie, Gesellschaft, Naturgeschichte und Biographie. Die Karten, Genealogien und Zeittafeln, zusammen mit den Illustrationen der Schauplätze, Akteure und Ereignisse, vermitteln dem Leser einen faszinierenden Einblick in den Reichtum und den Glanz der Tolkienschen Welt. David Days Buch ist das umfassendste und lesbarste Nachschlagwerk, das je über Tolkien veröffentlicht wurde - eine unverzichtbare Ergänzung jeder Tolkien-Sammlung und ein ideales Geschenk für jeden Tolkien-Leser.

From the back-cover:“Menu decoder, dictionary, meal planner and travel guide all in one pocket vade-mecum, Quentin Crewe’s International Pocket Food Book is a complete guide to the art of eating well.With over 10,000 entries, organised alphabetically by cuisine, Quentin Crewe (‘a man whose knowledge, love and understanding of the subject shine through every line’ as Bernard Levin said, reviewing in his ‘Great Chefs of France’) covers every important detail of every major cuisine. As well as describing and analysing the characteristic achievements of each he gives tips on choosing a good restaurant and ordering wisely; explains all the local mores; and personally recommends exceptional gastronomic experiences.”

In this updated and extended edition, Oz Clarke looks at each of the world's wine regions. Along the way, advice is given on grape varieties, vintages, wine labels and wine classification. Also included is a glossary of wine and tasting terms.

Written and presented in a fresh and original way by a team of international lifestyle and health specialists, this is the definitive guide to men's health.The book is divided into two main sections:1. The Healthy Living Guide which deals with all aspects of men's lives, their health, looks, effects of work, including stress and personal profile 2. Male Health Concerns which concentrates on common medical problems and discusses symptoms and possible causes of complaints with suggestions on prevention.

An inspiring and indispensable guide to growing these ever-popular and trendy plants - the latest in this stylish and helpful garden reference series (previous titles include Red Hot Chilli Grower, Plants from Pips, Little Book of Bonsai, and Little Book of Small Space Gardening).

Instant cameras mean instant fun - and no-one understands this better than Polaroid, global icon and pioneer of instant photography for over 75 years. Rediscover the magic of analogue photography with this friendly and accessible guide, packed with everything you need to know to start taking and sharing your own unique instant photos: - Getting to grips with the basic skills - Creative projects and simple DIY effects - Inspirational mood boards and styling ideas - Inventive ways to display your photos - Finding the right Polaroid camera for you - from vintage classics to the new generation

'The best tonic on the planet' - Ashton Kutcher The first cocktail title to put the mixers center-stage. Rather than starting with the spirits, this book focuses on key mixers - including tonic, lemonade, ginger ale, ginger beer and cola - and provide 100 classic and contemporary cocktail recipes that make the most of the botanical partnerships. The book also explores the origins of key ingredients, including quinine, lemons and elderflower, revealing the role quinine has played in geo-politics, for example, and the impact different herbs have on taste. In the way that we increasingly want to know the source and production methods of the food we eat, so this guide allows you to understand more fully what we drink - and use that knowledge to create the most delicious cocktails.