Deluxe blank journal or notebook. Ribbons, band closure, and pocket. Hardback.

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Dimensions: 100 x 150 x 20 mm

PROVOCATIONS: THE WORK OF CHRISTINE WEBSTER, has been published as a catalogue to accompany the exhibition of the same name at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Complex, theatrical and fearless, Christine Webster has astonished and sometimes outraged New Zealanders over the last 20 years. She addresses power relations, sexual identity and the representations of the body through guise.

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Pages: 95

A group of women living in violent relationships meets each week in a community house. Their advocates - feisty, radical feminists, Leah Gunn and her partner Kelly, have developed a liberating practice, from their own lived experience, which helps women to evaluate their lives and make decisions...A story told in a group session acts as the catalyst for transformation and tragedy. Thus unfolds tales of abuse, betrayals, violence and compassion that make compelling reading. This story is as relevant today as it was in the 1990s, the setting for the book.

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Pages: 220

Dimensions: 148 x 225 mm

Who said that smoothies should be enjoyed in the summertime only? With these brand new recipes from the smoothie expert Eliq Maranik, the high season for smoothies has moved to the coldest time of the year! The fresh, fruity and nutritious smoothies, that are flavored with typical warm winter spices such as ginger and cinnamon, will sweeten those cold winter nights and provide you with the nutrients your body craves, such as vitamins, micronutrients and fiber. Whether you are new to the world of blending or an experienced smoothie veteran, this book will open your eyes to a whole new world of smoothie making. With straightforward introductory chapters, from the buying and handling of fruit and vegetables, your choice of blender and the preparation of the foodstuffs, you will quickly acquire the necessary knowledge required to make smoothies like a pro.

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Pages: 128

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 30-11-2016

This exceptional book brings together everything worth knowing about wine in one single volume. André Dominé’s magnificent publication combines all you need to know about wine, winegrowing, and wine production in every part of the world, into a truly gargantuan work. It is a wine atlas, a reference book, and a wine directory for all countries, and wine-growing regions, around the world. It is also an ideal guide to buying wine. Those looking to brush up on their knowledge can read about everything from the basic rules of tasting to choosing the right wine for a meal, and from everyday life in the vineyard throughout the year to environmentally sound viticulture. Every wine-growing country in the world is presented by experts in clear and coherent terms which every layperson will understand and appreciate. More than 2,000 photographs and over 150 detailed maps provide an accurate overview of each and every region.

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Pages: 928

Dimensions: 187 x 264 mm

Publication Date: 05-09-2017

Whiskey is one of the most fascinating liquors in the world. This book provides lovers of this special beverage with everything they might want to know about its history, manufacture, and tasting. What are the origins of the whiskey legend? What history is called up by such illustrious names as Johnnie Walker and Jack Daniel? What is the secret of whiskey manufacture, and where do the manifold, variegated, complex aromas come from? What are the most famous distilleries and brands? And, how does one properly enjoy whiskey? In addition to Scottish whisky, Irish whiskey, and American bourbon, Örjan Westerlund presents whiskey specialities from Japan. The extensive pointers about aromas and tasting are rounded off by a selection of classical and innovative cocktails based on whiskey.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 195 x 255 mm

This book is a marvelous guide to 30 of the world's most famous or truly fascinating marathons. Sorted by month, you find the important venues in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, from classics such as the New York City Marathon to the extraordinary courses like the Run Iceland in Iceland or the Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa. This lavishly illustrated volume provides the maps of all routes with their breathtaking views and architectural highlights as well as background information and valuable advice on what to eat and which clothes to wear for the event. In addition, one also fi nds travel tips and sightseeing locations in the area to enjoy once the marathon is over. With its wealth of substantial information and its gorgeous layout, this book is an outstanding gift for passionate runners, marathon fans, and those who aspire to become such.

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Pages: 224

Dimensions: 182 x 250 mm

The World of Spirits and Cocktails is not simply a reference book and collection of recipes, but also a travel guide through the international world of spirits and drinks. In an initial overview the reader learns about the history of the various types of alcoholic drinks and more about the bar itself. Since when have bars existed, how are they equipped and what is the art of mixing cocktails? A peep into the world's most famous bars is, of course, essential. After this, the most important types of spirits are individually presented - from whiskey & bourbon to rum, chachaca & tequila and liqueurs. The historical background of each drink is explained as is the production process and the correct method of tasting. Information on the most important producers and brands present a survey of the international market and provide useful tips on buying spirits. An extensive recipe section at the end includes more than 150 classic and lesser known mixed drinks, each drink with recipe and color photo. It is a delight for both professional and hobby bartenders.

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Pages: 816

Dimensions: 200 x 275 mm

If you want to solidly get into drawing, you could not encounter anybody better than András Szunyoghy. His decades of experience as an artist and tutor predestine him for the creation of a basic rulebook for the learning of this old art. In a similarly playful and systematic manner, he succeeds in instructing in the big fields of drawing in four legs. The lessons in The Big Book of Drawing contain step-by-step instructions in picture and text as well as innumerable examples. The reader follows Szunyoghy’s thought process intuitively and casually learns to judge his development status. Practice techniques for watching and drawing. Useful tools such as the Dürer-grid and a grey scale complete the work.

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Pages: 416

Dimensions: 230 x 297 mm

The Italian Renaissance is among the most glamorousepochs of European art. Art historians as well as a widepublic are fascinated by three centuries of exceptionallyprolific artistic creation that produced works ofinternational fame such as Michelangelo's frescos in theSistine Chapel. The cityscapes of the great centers ofthat time would be vastly different without theirRenaissance architecture - cities like Florence, Rome, and Venice are veritable museums of an epoch whose art remains vital and influential even today. Impressive illustrations of works from every branch ofthe fine arts feature prominently in this book, which not only competently explains various aspects of Renaissance art, but also invites readers to observethem closely with its fabulous pictures.

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Pages: 464

Dimensions: 216 x 253 mm