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WINNER OF THE DRINK BOOK AWARD AT THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2017. Pete Brown has visited hundreds of pubs across the UK and is uniquely placed to write about pubs that ooze atmosphere, whatever the reason, be it food, people, architecture, location or decor. The best pubs are those that always have a steady trade at any time on any day of the week, and where chat flows back and forth across the bar. They're the places where you want to drink weak beer so you can have several pints and stay longer. Some are grand Victorian palaces, others ancient inns with stunning views across the hills. Some are ale shrines, others gastropubs (though they probably don’t call themselves tha...
'WAYB remains an indispensable companion for anyone seriously committed to the profession of author, whether full-time or part-time; and as always it is particularly valued by those who are setting out hopefully on that vocational path.' - David Lodge Revised and updated annually, this bestselling guide includes over 3,500 industry contacts across 12 sections and 80 plus articles from writers across all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets, screenwriters and bloggers. The Yearbook provides up-to-date advice, practical information and inspiration for writers at every stage of their writing and publishing journey. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
'What is your best investment? Buying a copy of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook.' Kimberley Chambers This bestselling Writers' & Artists' Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts. Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - marketing and self-publishing - legal and financial information - writing prizes and festivals. Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes ...
Combining style with practicality and creative decorating ideas with low-maintenance home management, this guide treats the home as an organic entity, where people are as important as the decor. 400 color photos and 100 drawings.
The idea of the bedroom as a retreat within the home is the inspiration for this stunning book. From rustic charm and urban minimalism to Eastern exoticism, And So to Bed explores the bedroom in all its variety, providing a creative and informed approach to choosing a bed, setting a mood, and getting a good night's sleep. Laden with sophisticated ideas for transforming bedrooms with bedding, lighting, and accessories, And So to Bed also features practical guidance on comfort and health, design and materials. Enhanced with 130 color photos of beds, bedrooms, and linens, this gorgeous book is complete with a brief history of the bed and its importance in literature and art. Interior design writer Joanna Copestick is the author of The Family Home and co-author of Natural Decorating and Contemporary Decorating.
World's Best Cocktails is an exciting global journey, providing the secrets to successful cocktail making, their history and provenance, and where to seek out the world’s best bars and bartenders, from London to Long Island and beyond. Cocktail and liquor connoisseur Tom Sandham provides a comprehensive appraisal of global cocktail culture, highlighting the trends and techniques that make the finest drinks popular in their native climes and across the world. Cocktail lovers will appreciate personal tips from key bartenders such as Jim Meehan and Dale de Groff in New York and Tony Conigliaro and Salvatore Calabrese in London, while cutting-edge recent award winners point to the future with their new daring flavor combinations. At last, discerning drinkers can learn more about what to drink and where, then bring back their coolest cocktail experiences to enjoy at home.
Color is the most important decorative aspect for any room, but knowing which colors work together can be difficult. Whether you want a complete theme or simply wish to add a dash of color to an existing scheme, Vital Color is packed with inspirational ideas for introducing color into every room. Joanna Copestick and Meryl Lloyd guide you through basic lessons in color theory and explore the fundamentals of color and light, space, texture, materials, proportion and paint, and show how different colors influence a room's atmosphere. Armed with this information you can now apply color to your home-walls, floors and furniture-to create just the right mood. The book is organized into five main color groups-Linen, Paper and String; Chocolate, Amber and Silver; Ice Cream, Sherbet and Biscotti; Sea, Sky and Driftwood; and Red Wine and Roses. With inspiring large-scale photographs of whole rooms combined with guidance on incorporating soft furnishings and other accessories to add that i
Offers suggestions for changing the atmoshpere and look of a home with the different seasons and discusses what colors, textures, scents, and objects can be associated with each season, how to create different decorations, and how each project can change the look of a house.
All the projects featured in this book are the works of professional interior designers from West ern Europe. The choice of Colour is motivated from relevant local context and tradition. The subtle palette of color gives tonality to many projects: the preference for a dark-coloured style and the search for monastic essentials have also resorted