Covering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels, and traditions from around the world, this book uncoversthe fascinating background toone of the biggest festive seasonsChristmas.
Here are some of the reasons to be proud to be Greek:* Alexander the Greet, greatest conqueror of them all* Olympic games, past and present* Olympia Dukakis, George Stephanopolous, and Yanni * Birth of democracy, cradle of western civilization* Aesop's wise and winning fables* Warm souvlaki, cold retsina* And every Greek diner you ever ate in!
There are hundreds and hundreds of different cocktails, but there are classics such as the Martini, Corpse Reviver, Tom Collins, Negroni and French 75 that have one luscious ingredient in common: gin.
Whether you prefer the simple yet suave whiskey Old Fashioned, or the sweet-sour fusion of a rum Daiquiri, The Little Black Book of Classic Cocktails contains a host of timeless and contemporary favourites, gathered together in a purse-sized collection.
From the classy blush of the Pink Lady to the sassy flush of the Cosmopolitan, the peach-pink perfection of the Bellini to the flashy-trashy confection of the Valentine Martini, Drink Pink is a pocket-sized collection of classic and contemporary cocktails in every shade of pink for every occasion.
When you have that berry special friend who's bean the onion to understand you, say 'thank you for being so swede' with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.
When your heart is pumpkin for the one who holds the kiwi to your heart, let them know you clove them with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.
Throughout history, legend and myth, the sea has symbolized power and freedom, strength and serenity and has inspired poets, philosophers, astronomers and artists.
Travel the globe with 32 typographic prints inspired by the world s greatest cities, all the way from Amsterdam to Zurich, with stops in Paris, Rio and Tokyo along the way.
The Bumper Book of Bravery recounts tales of incredible courage the world over, from the mythical to the modern, and from New York to New Zealand:Take to the seas and marvel at the first voyage around the world.
