Ben Nicholson (1894–1982), a pioneer of abstract art in Britain, played a significant role in the European avant-garde, forming close links with Picasso, Braque, Arp, Mondrian, and others. At the same
This amazing celebration of single malt Scotch takes a unique photographic perspective that highlights the nature of the spirits in startlingly beautiful ways.The Art of Whisky is a breathtaking and unusual gift book for whisky connoisseurs, celebrating the spirit from an unexpectedly beautiful angle. By chance, award-winning photographer Ernie Button noticed the intricate patterns formed in the residue at the bottoms of (almost) empty whisky glasses―each as different as a snowflake―and began photographing them with inventive lighting techniques.The resulting images are exquisitely gorgeous, evoking earthly landscapes and extraterrestrial visions. This book collects nearly 100 of those photos―each one more amazing than the last―and features delightful touches such as tasting notes, information on the science of what we're seeing, and writing about single malt Scotch by Scotland's leading whisky expert Charles MacLean, commissioned exclusively for this book.UNUSUAL GIFT FOR THE WHISKY
Some of the most priceless gifts can be discovered while waiting for something else.We all spend precious time just waiting. We wait in traffic, grocery store lines, and carpool circles. We wait to gr
Modern life overwhelms us with throwaway stuff like appliances built to break and clothes that only enchant for a season. But it doesn't have to be this way! In A Life Less Throwaway Tara Button teach
What does it mean to be tough? Kim finds out in this moving mother-daughter story about family hardship, vulnerability and love, perfect for fans of Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.Kim’s mum is tou
In this book, author Kenneth Button presents readers with a comprehensive examination of the economics and political economy of transport security, examining contemporary policy from an economic persp
