A Book of Book Lists
A Book of Book Lists

Author: Alex Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780712352253

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"This is a book of book lists. Not of the '1,001 Books You MUST Read Before You Die' variety but lists that tell stories. Lists that make you smile, make you wonder, and see titles together in entirely new ways. From Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books most frequently left in hotels, from prisoners' favourite books to MPs' most borrowed books, these lists are proof that a person's bookcase tells you everything you need to know about them, and sometimes more besides."--

The British Compendium: or, a Particular account of all the present nobility, both spiritual and temporal ... Also an account of all the bishopricks and deanaries, and by whom, and when founded. Likewise the arms and coronets of the peers, with the names of their seats ... To which is added, an introduction to the ancient and most noble science of heraldry. The second edition, corrected. By Francis Nichols. vol. 1. England
The British Compendium: or, a Particular account of all the present nobility, both spiritual and temporal ... Also an account of all the bishopricks and deanaries, and by whom, and when founded. Likewise the arms and coronets of the peers, with the names of their seats ... To which is added, an introduction to the ancient and most noble science of heraldry. The second edition, corrected. By Francis Nichols. vol. 1. England

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Published: 1721

Total Pages: 508

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A Cheesemonger's Compendium of British & Irish Cheese
A Cheesemonger's Compendium of British & Irish Cheese

Author: Ned Palmer

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2021-11-11

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1782838090

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'Palmer writes with pace and passion ... Full of flavour' Sunday Times A Cheesemonger's Compendium introduces 150 of the finest cheeses from across the British Isles. It is a perfect companion for all of us hooked by Ned Palmer's acclaimed Cheesemonger's History. Each cheese on Palmer's cheeseboard is accompanied by a morsel of history or a dash of folklore, a description of its flavours, and an enticing illustration. Palmer peppers his book with stories of eccentric and colourful cheesemakers and celebrates both traditional farmhouse and modern artisanal cheeses - fresh, mould-ripened, washed-rind, blue and hard. He explains how to buy your cheese like a monger, how to cut and store it, and how best to match it with drinks. The guide is completed by a brilliantly illustrated gazetteer.

Tape Leaders
Tape Leaders

Author: Ian Helliwell

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781913231125

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In the form of a richly illustrated compendium, Tape Leaders is an indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in electronic sound and its origins in the UK. For the first time, a book sets out information on practically everyone active with experimental electronics and tape recording across the country to reveal the untold stories and hidden history of early British electronic music. With an individual entry for each composer, it covers everyone from famous names like William Burroughs, Brian Eno and Joe Meek to the ultra-obscure such as Roy Cooper, Donald Henshilwood and Edgar Vetter. There are sections for EMS and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and amateurs, groups and ensembles that experimented with electronics, including The Beatles, Hawkwind and White Noise. Author Ian Helliwell draws on his experience and extensive research into electronic music. After six years and dozens of interviews, he has amassed information never before brought to light in this fascinating subject. An essential book for anyone interested in electronic music history during the 1950s and 60s.

American English Compendium
American English Compendium

Author: Marv Rubinstein

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-08-14

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 1442232838

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The American English Compendium is a fun way to explore the nuances of the English language—learn that a group of lions is called a pride; a group of whales, a pod; and a group of owls, a parliament. Distinguish between a quack and a shyster. Learn that “tabling a motion” in a U.S. court has an opposite meaning from the same term in England. This book picks up where other language dictionaries leave off: it includes common proverbs, a sampling of American English versus British English, popular American expressions and slang, acronyms, and varied information on everything from wildlife to currency. In this new edition, the staples have been updated and fresh chapters have been added, with information on pronunciation, oddball English words, and even some of the new Internet terminology, including Twitterspeak.

A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles
A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles

Author: Ned Palmer

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2019-10-24

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1782834753

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THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Shortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards for 2019 'A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard' Simon Garfield 'Full of flavour' Sunday Times 'A delightful and informative romp' Bee Wilson, Guardian 'His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight' John Walsh, Sunday Times Every cheese tells a story. Whether it's a fresh young goat's cheese or a big, beefy eighteen-month-old Cheddar, each variety holds the history of the people who first made it, from the builders of Stonehenge to medieval monks, from the Stilton-makers of the eighteenth-century to the factory cheesemakers of the Second World War. Cheesemonger Ned Palmer takes us on a delicious journey across Britain and Ireland and through time to uncover the histories of beloved old favourites like Cheddar and Wensleydale and fresh innovations like the Irish Cashel Blue or the rambunctious Renegade Monk. Along the way we learn the craft and culture of cheesemaking from the eccentric and engaging characters who have revived and reinvented farmhouse and artisan traditions. And we get to know the major cheese styles - the blues, washed rinds, semi-softs and, unique to the British Isles, the territorials - and discover how best to enjoy them, on a cheeseboard with a glass of Riesling, or as a Welsh rarebit alongside a pint of Pale Ale. This is a cheesemonger's odyssey, a celebration of history, innovation and taste - and the book all cheese and history lovers will want to devour this Christmas.