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Big Gun Monitors

Design, Construction, and Operations 1914-1945

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"Extremely well researched . . . a total account of the design, building, service, refits, and fates of the big gun monitors built for WW1 and WW2." —Malcolm Wright, author of British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWIIIn the history of naval warfare probably no type of ship has provided more firepower per ton than the monitor—indeed they were little more than a huge gun mounting fitted on ... Read more

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"Extremely well researched . . . a total account of the design, building, service, refits, and fates of the big gun monitors built for WW1 and WW2." —Malcolm Wright, author of British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWIIIn the history of naval warfare probably no type of ship has provided more firepower per ton than the monitor—indeed they were little more than a huge gun mounting fitted on
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Whiskies Galore

A Tour of Scotland's Island Distilleries

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A travelogue of one man's whisky-tasting journey across Scotland's beautiful islands, by the bestselling author of 101 Gins to Try Before You Die.Island whiskies have long held a fascination and a powerful emotional draw on whisky drinkers the world over. Their special combination of heritage, mystique, and remote location captures the imagination; their highly distinctive flavors are often ... Read more

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A travelogue of one man's whisky-tasting journey across Scotland's beautiful islands, by the bestselling author of 101 Gins to Try Before You Die.Island whiskies have long held a fascination and a powerful emotional draw on whisky drinkers the world over. Their special combination of heritage, mystique, and remote location captures the imagination; their highly distinctive flavors are often
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British Naval Gun Mountings

From 1890: 18-inch to 4.5-inch Mark 8

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“… illustrated with dozens of photos, many previously unpublished, but what most readers will find of greatest interest are the turret diagrams, with color-coded drawings reproduced from the original ships’ technical manuals.” – The NYMAS ReviewHeavy gun mountings dominated the design of larger warships, on account of their size, weight, protection and cost. In the 1890s, British gun mountings ... Read more

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“… illustrated with dozens of photos, many previously unpublished, but what most readers will find of greatest interest are the turret diagrams, with color-coded drawings reproduced from the original ships’ technical manuals.” – The NYMAS ReviewHeavy gun mountings dominated the design of larger warships, on account of their size, weight, protection and cost. In the 1890s, British gun mountings
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101 Rums to Try Before You Die

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Discover the best rums in the world with this guide by the international bestselling author of Whiskies Galore.Rum, once the poor relation of the spirit world, has undergone a revival and is no longer seen just as the preferred tipple for tipsy pirates. The craft drinks movement has certainly stimulated the rum world, with high numbers of new artisan rum brands launching around the world in the ... Read more

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Discover the best rums in the world with this guide by the international bestselling author of Whiskies Galore.Rum, once the poor relation of the spirit world, has undergone a revival and is no longer seen just as the preferred tipple for tipsy pirates. The craft drinks movement has certainly stimulated the rum world, with high numbers of new artisan rum brands launching around the world in the
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101 Gins to Try Before You Die

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"An engaging and uber-knowledgeable guide to gin from spirits guru Ian Buxton" (Alice Lascelles, author of Ten Cocktails).From Adnams to Zuidam, Beefeater to Bombay, and London to Plymouth (and beyond), this new book from a bestselling drinks writer is the authoritative guide to the world of gin and the first book to explore the explosion of innovative gin brands and the artisanal distillers that ... Read more

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"An engaging and uber-knowledgeable guide to gin from spirits guru Ian Buxton" (Alice Lascelles, author of Ten Cocktails).From Adnams to Zuidam, Beefeater to Bombay, and London to Plymouth (and beyond), this new book from a bestselling drinks writer is the authoritative guide to the world of gin and the first book to explore the explosion of innovative gin brands and the artisanal distillers that
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Gin: The Ultimate Companion

The Essential Guide to Flavours, Brands, Cocktails, Tonics and More

by Ian Buxton ...

The 21st century's own Gin Craze continues unabated, with exciting new crafted gins launched on a regular basis. Most recently, we have seen growing interest in Pink Gins and the development of a range of flavoured gins, not to mention the remarkable rise of tonics – with a tonic to suit every palate, and perhaps every gin. So naturally, leading spirits writer Ian Buxton has looked to revise and ... Read more

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The 21st century's own Gin Craze continues unabated, with exciting new crafted gins launched on a regular basis. Most recently, we have seen growing interest in Pink Gins and the development of a range of flavoured gins, not to mention the remarkable rise of tonics – with a tonic to suit every palate, and perhaps every gin. So naturally, leading spirits writer Ian Buxton has looked to revise and
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101 Rums to Try Before You Die

by Ian Buxton ...

Rum, once the poor relation of the spirit world, has undergone a revival and is no longer seen just as the preferred tipple for tipsy pirates. The craft drinks movement has certainly stimulated the rum world, with high numbers of new artisan rum brands launching around the world in the last few years. The rise of the rum cocktails is another successful trend, with the popularity of mojitos and mai ... Read more

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Rum, once the poor relation of the spirit world, has undergone a revival and is no longer seen just as the preferred tipple for tipsy pirates. The craft drinks movement has certainly stimulated the rum world, with high numbers of new artisan rum brands launching around the world in the last few years. The rise of the rum cocktails is another successful trend, with the popularity of mojitos and mai
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The Battleship Builders

Constructing and Arming British Capital Ships

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How shipbuilders, engine manufacturers, and more united to build Britain's Grand Fleet: "Superbly written…One of the best naval titles I have seen."— Marine NewsThe launch in 1906 of HMS Dreadnought, the world's first all-big-gun battleship, rendered all existing battle fleets obsolete, but at the same time it wiped out the Royal Navy's numerical advantage, so expensively maintained for decades. ... Read more

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How shipbuilders, engine manufacturers, and more united to build Britain's Grand Fleet: "Superbly written…One of the best naval titles I have seen."— Marine NewsThe launch in 1906 of HMS Dreadnought, the world's first all-big-gun battleship, rendered all existing battle fleets obsolete, but at the same time it wiped out the Royal Navy's numerical advantage, so expensively maintained for decades.
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101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die 6th Edition

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Sixth edition, fully revised and updated.'something of an institution . . . We highly recommend you get a copy for its amusing tone, on-the-nose criticism and Buxton's unerring nose for value' Master of Malt'excellent' The Sunday Times'a must-buy for whisky enthusiasts who prefer high-level expertise executed with humour and irreverence rather than lofty academic pretensions . . . accessibl... ... Read more

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Sixth edition, fully revised and updated.'something of an institution . . . We highly recommend you get a copy for its amusing tone, on-the-nose criticism and Buxton's unerring nose for value' Master of Malt'excellent' The Sunday Times'a must-buy for whisky enthusiasts who prefer high-level expertise executed with humour and irreverence rather than lofty academic pretensions . . . accessibl...
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Whiskies Galore

A Tour of Scotland's Island Distilleries

by Ian Buxton ...

From the author of the bestselling 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die.Island whiskies have long held a fascination and a powerful emotional draw on whisky drinkers the world over. Their special combination of heritage, mystique and remote location captures the imagination; their highly distinctive flavours are often imitated but seldom bettered.Join Ian Buxton on a personal journey across Scotland ... Read more

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From the author of the bestselling 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die.Island whiskies have long held a fascination and a powerful emotional draw on whisky drinkers the world over. Their special combination of heritage, mystique and remote location captures the imagination; their highly distinctive flavours are often imitated but seldom bettered.Join Ian Buxton on a personal journey across Scotland
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101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Revised & Updated)

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Revised and updated in 2013, 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ... Read more

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Revised and updated in 2013, 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the
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101 Craft and World Whiskies to Try Before You Die (2nd edition of 101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die)

by Ian Buxton ...

**'An enjoyable romp through the craft whisky industry. Prepare to have your eyes opened and taste buds transported along the ever expanding whisky route.' Will Lyons'Buxton has done it again: a cracking read. A novel and invaluable addition to any whisky library.' Charles MacLean'Ian Buxton is the perfect guide to the rapidly changing world of whisky. Can you afford to be without a copy of 101 ... Read more

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**'An enjoyable romp through the craft whisky industry. Prepare to have your eyes opened and taste buds transported along the ever expanding whisky route.' Will Lyons'Buxton has done it again: a cracking read. A novel and invaluable addition to any whisky library.' Charles MacLean'Ian Buxton is the perfect guide to the rapidly changing world of whisky. Can you afford to be without a copy of 101
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