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Master the art of mixology with these easy infographic cocktail recipes!

Prepare a first-class cocktail using these beautifully designed infographics, which show precise measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions and explain which garnish and type of glass work best for each drink. Two hundred recipes cover both old favorites and modern inventions, from coolers and coladas to slings, sours, and screws. An informative introduction gives details on equipment, bar stocking, basic techniques, and more.

New in paperback edition of Cocktail Infographics.

Chameleon, entertainer, actor, legend: that was David Bowie. Discover the man behind the image through 10 extraordinary years of songwriting.

Throughout his lifetime, David Bowie always pushed the musical and technological envelope, remaining one of his generation’s most innovative performers while staying one jump ahead of his many imitators. While his various artistic incarnations are known, renowned music journalist Chris Welch illuminates the man through an exploration of his diverse body of work. 

Welch delves into every track of each of Bowie’s albums from 1970-1980 in great detail, from The Man Who Sold the World through Scary Monsters, revealing that the only constants are his incredible voice, imagination, and supreme talent for artistic reincarnation.

New format of David Bowie: The Stories Behind the Songs

The History of Espionage recounts the fascinating story of spies and spying from the cloak-and-dagger machinations of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the high-tech surveillance operations of the post-9/11, post-truth world.

It is a tale of clandestine agents, military scouts, captured documents, dead-letter drops, intercepted mail, decoded telegrams, secret codes and ciphers, bugging devices, desperate plots and honey traps. Featuring case studies on the most fascinating spies and plots through history and illustrated with rare photographs throughout, The History of Espionage decodes the sinister world of surveillance like never before.

Explore one of the most important and influential bands in the world as never before—through the objects that defined it.

The story of Pink Floyd has been told . . . but never like this. Pink Floyd in Objects looks at the great psychedelic rock band through the items that they created, instruments they played, music they wrote, and posters, photographs, and props from their amazing stage shows. The original, priceless, and sometimes ordinary objects are presented in chronological order, and together they paint a complete picture of the group’s history. 

Starting with the mythical Architectural Abdabs press cutting from 1964 and ending with the set list for Nick Mason’s 2018 Saucerful of Secrets revival, this collection takes in vehicles (the Bedford van the group first used, an airship, even a flying pig!), paper-based memorabilia (a UFO Club flyer from 1968, ticket to Live Aid), instruments (VCS3 synth, Great Wave drum kit, the Black Strat), records (“Lucy Leave/King Bee” single, Animals 8-track cartridge, color vinyl albums) and many more interesting artifacts that will fascinate the band’s millions of fans.

Achieve maximum relationship awesomeness with this fun, fill-in scrapbook!

Funny, practical, and totally unique, The Love Scrapbook helps you assess and celebrate your relationship! Log your important milestones, complete argument scorecards, figure out which romcom best describes your life, design your own heart-shaped sweets, and take the Meatloaf Test (just what would you do for love?). Whether your relationship is brand new or super comfy, you’ll love these, silly, cheeky, and sometimes sensual activities for couples.

Anyone can play Fortnite Battle Royale--but only one in 100 can win.

For those who want to join that elite group, this pro gamer guide contains all the secrets, stunts, and strategies they need. It covers everything from building and loot-finding to acing the endgame and attaining Victory Royale. There's even advice on the best skins, dances, pets, and gliders so you'll look like a pro, as well as play like one.

Step through the looking glass into a magical world of puzzles based on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.

Sharpen your wit and wisdom with 80 conundrums set in Lewis Carroll's weirdly brilliant and brilliantly weird world. Carroll, an obsessive, inventive expert logician, would create elaborate "Pillow Problems" every evening. Some of these are in this collection, grouped by difficulty, so you can match your skills of deduction, reasoning, arithmetic, and creative thinking against the master's. All the familiar characters from his masterpiece appear, including the Mad Hatter with a puzzle about biscuits, the Cheshire Cat with a math quandary, and the Red Queen with a riddle to untangle—all beautifully illustrated with Sir John Tenniel’s original art.

Explore the means, motives, and opportunities of more than 100 notorious serial killers, revealing what (if anything) drove them to their crimes.

In recent years, the popularity of true-crime series, books, and podcasts has exploded, with audiences riveted by the horrifying details of these killings and the chilling methodologies of their perpetrators. Serial Killer looks at means, motive, and opportunity for each of these deadly monsters. The profiles ask: what made the murderers this way? Were they born to kill? What possibly went through their minds? How were they caught, and how did they pay for their crimes? And most importantly, what can we learn from this to prevent future atrocities? 

All the serial killers are arranged by nationality, and include:

• John Wayne Gacy, David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Jeffrey Dahmer, and Aileen Wuornos from the US 
• Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the “Moors Murderers,” who abducted and tortured children in northwestern England 
• José Vincente Matias, a Brazilian serial killer who cannibalized his victims 
• Russell Williams of Canada, who committed multiple murders and sexual assaults
• And predators from Australia, China, Columbia, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, India, South Korea, and beyond

Psycho Puzzles re-creates the suspense and drama of Hitchcock's greatest films in more than 80 puzzles.

Each conundrum uses characters and situations from his movies to set the scene and you will be asked to calculate the answers to a number of gruesome questions, such as: Can Melanie Daniels survive inside a phone booth as the birds make their savage attack? How much hard liquor can Roger Thornhill consume while being chased by a crop duster? Can Norman sink Marion's car and return to the Bates Motel before the police catch him?

Highly illustrated throughout with period artworks, and with trivia questions about Hitchcock and his life and works as well, this is the perfect book for any movie-loving puzzle fan.

More than 80 puzzles and trivia questions inspired by the worlds and works of Alfred Hitchcock. All of his feature films are referenced, with particular attention paid to his most famous works, such as Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds, Vertigo and Rear Window. Stylish artworks and illustrations are included to re-create the vivid atmosphere of his movies.

The world’s greatest detective returns once more . . . to test your powers of deduction! Can you solve all the cases in this remarkable collection?

Written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great stories, and told in the voice of Dr. Watson, this book offers an enlightening and diverting selection of puzzles—more than 200 of them. They range from elementary riddles to fiendish brainbusters, from simple riddles to full-out mysteries. Fans must follow threads of logic through convoluted labyrinths, unravel wordknots, figure out identities, solve a murder by looking at an illustration, and much more. Can you live up to Holmes’s exacting standards? Solvers will find tips and tricks for “deducing” the Sherlock way, along with all answers and explanations.

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook celebrates one of the best-loved musicals of all time, and the seven actors who played the Von Trapp children. It's filled with their recollections of that magical time, the impact the film had on their lives, and what they've done since, as well as rare, cherished memorabilia: letters to their families, an edited page from the script, a ticket to the world premiere, and more.

A bite-sized collection of quotes by and about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Elvis was one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, and his music and movement changed the course of rock. This collection of more than 170 fascinating quotes captures what made the star so special. They come from Elton John, Mick Jagger (“He was a unique artist—an original in an area of imitators”), Cher, and of course Presley himself.

By 1968, the Summer of Love was over--and society's turmoil was reflected by The Beatles in the studio. 

The result, known as "The White Album," featured an eccentric, eclectic mixture of styles, techniques, and unconventional songs. This in-depth exploration of the classic work has two parts: the A side is the definitive guide to the album, recording, and surrounding events, while the B side focuses on how politics, technology, and culture affected people's lives . . . and caused music to change its tune.

Look back at the 33-year history of the world’s longest-running musical: Les Miserables. This book is an ideal companion for anyone who loves the show.

Ever since its first performances in 1985, Les Misérables has been a smash success, and is now the longest-running musical in the world with an award-winning Hollywood movie to its name. Les Misérables: The Official Archives takes a look back through the storied life of this monumental show. Benedict Nightingale examines the entirety of the Les Misérables theatre legacy, from Victor Hugo’s original novel all the way to the movie’s Hollywood set, and reveals why this musical has so strongly captured hearts and imaginations. The show’s legion of fans will especially appreciate the images of such special memorabilia as annotated scripts, original costume sketches, and design notes for the 2012 film.

A stunning and thought provoking round-up of today's most interesting visual communication projects, New Graphic Design surveys the very latest work from one hundred of the world's most exciting and ground-breaking practitioners. 

This guide to contemporary graphic design not only illustrates the latest projects, from websites, apps, banner ads, packaging and infographics to exhibition design, social issue posters, corporate branding campaigns and interactive media design, but also includes in-depth interviews with the selected designers. Each designer's entry also includes detailed biographic information and a short précis on the designer's approach, written by the designers themselves. 

In addition, an introduction by the Fiells assesses the status of graphic design in our increasingly digitized world and attempts to predict its future trajectory with the advent of increasingly advanced 3D technologies and the growing erosion of traditional advertising campaign conduits. New Graphic Design is an essential guide for anyone interested in the power of visual communication, and is an absolute must-have publication for students and professional practitioners alike.

Should You Buy This Book? includes 60 humorous flow charts that everybody is sure to find vitally important in their day-to-day lives. Questions such as 'How will you die?', 'Who is your greatest nemesis?', 'Which ill-advised animal should you have as a pet?' and the always crucial 'The sun has exploded and all life on earth will end in eight minutes. What should you do?' are all answered in superb binary detail so that you never need worry about them again.

What's more, each flow chart is illustrated with amusing images for those who can't be bothered to read a simple diagram. It is the only book on the market that answers both 'Which board game should you play?' and 'Should you use the time machine you just found on the street?' in the same place! Ultimately, Should You Buy This Book? provides the final answer to the question: 'Can a book solve all of my problems?'

Expand your mind with this exciting collection of mental challenges—more than 100—from the seemingly simple to the almost impossible.

Mystify your mind with more than 100 brainteasers. This provocative collection of puzzles will test your solving skills with an assortment of lateral thinking problems, confounding conundrums, extreme enigmas, almost-impossible IQ questions, and perplexing physics quandaries. Try to solve the mystery of a death in a locked room, how a woman figured out a crafty cabbie had lied to her, why a wife was crying over her expensive birthday present, and more!

This book offers a fascinating collection of stories and features taken straight from the pages of the magazines, many unseen for almost half a century.

50 Years of Shoot! brings back fond memories of a time when sideburns and haircuts were long, shorts were short and England's World Cup victory was a recent event. They'll recall when a footballer's favorite meal was steak and chips, he drove a Ford Capri and his biggest dislike was ignorant people. Ah, it was a different world back then! For younger readers, this will be a history lesson, proof positive that their father's heroes really did exist - and they were quite good too.

The book comprises a selection of page lifts from back issues of the magazine, featuring everybody's favorite weekly features, such as "Focus On!", "Football Funnies", "Shoot Us A Line" and "Ask The Expert", and stories and action photos from the key issues of the day.

The Foreword has been written by Chris Waddle, a man who appeared regularly in the pages of the magazine in a legendary career which included more than 60 appearances for England and many seasons at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield Wednesday and Marseille.

Audrey Hepburn’s star quality, fashion sense, and elegance made her an icon for women of all ages.

Filled with stunning photographs, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates Hepburn's life. From her early years as an ingénue to her status as an international icon of elegance, it reveals how her unique beauty made her a dream subject for designers and photographers alike.

Featuring her collaborations with Givenchy, and stills from the sets of her most famous Hollywood films, The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn takes the reader on a journey through the actress's career and reveals just how powerfully her image resonates across the globe - even so long after her death.

A bite-sized collection of more than 170 quotes by and about the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band.

“There’s the sun, there’s the moon, there’s the air we breathe, and then there’s the Rolling Stones.” —Keith Richards. Fans who endorse the legendary guitarist’s sentiments will pore through every engaging quote in this collection, which shows exactly why the Stones remain in the spotlight after 50 years of performing. In addition to the band members, quotes come from such figures as producer Andrew Oldham and Paul McCartney (“I see a good little rock ‘n’ roll band—not as good as the Beatles, but good.”)

With this fireside companion, you can chop wood, send sparks flying, and plan a feast . . . all from the comfort of your armchair!

When early humans learned how to control fire, they changed the course of evolution. In this beautifully illustrated book, Øivind Berg traces the use of fire as a heat source, a means of preparing food, and a social gathering point, both indoors and out. He explains how to kindle a fire, the characteristics of different woods as fuel, and how to cook over a fire, Norwegian style. It’s the perfect book for anyone who embraces the popular Danish concept of hygge.

Attend this on-the-page digital photography school . . . and become a better photographer!

Created by an editor for Practical Photography magazine, How to Shoot Like a Pro offers a unique photography course that’s designed for both beginners and experts. Illustrated with more than 400 photographs, it features 20 subject-based projects that start simple and become more challenging. 

You’ll learn all the basic skills needed to shoot fantastic images, from understanding your DSLR and essential camera settings to image editing. Individual modules cover:

• Self-portraits
• Artistic light paintings
• Landscapes
• Night photography
• Nature
• Reflections
• Action shots
• And much more, so you can hone both your technique and your artistry

New in paperback edition of Digital Camera School.

These dot-to-dots are not child's play-but they are fun! Racy, raunchy, and sizzling hot, this bestselling adult activity book can spice up your life. Each of these tantalizing color photos hides the intimate details with dots; to see the full sexy scene you have to make the connection. So grab your pencil because erotic and steamy positions await! Warning: Contains sexually explicit material.

Create a flurry of snowflake-inspired projects, from cards and giftwrap to complex sculptures.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and line illustrations guide you throughout, together with inspirational photography of the finished projects. Fifty pages of original templates—which you can scan, trace, or cut—are grouped together at the back of the book, in addition to a template directory with extra patterns to mix and match into your own work.

Filled with illustrations, history, and recipes, this is the guide that every vodka lover must have!

Whether it's served neat, with a mixer, or in a cocktail, vodka's popularity continues to grow. Aficionados will love this lavishly illustrated pocket-sized book, which covers the trendy favorite from Absolut to Zubrowka. It's got all the basics: the history of the liquor, how vodka is distilled and flavored, where to buy the best brands, and delicious recipes, from classic cocktails to vodka-based foods, that will make a big splash. Vodka: The Essential Guide for Vodka Purists will go down as well as the most lovingly created Martini.

Reissue.