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.

A stylish, modern guide to navigating the many pitfalls of the world of men's sock wearing.

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.

This book introduces the general principles of using color and addresses the challenges of selecting colors for enhancing living spaces. It features split-page formats showcasing different interiors and various background colors.

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).