Traditionally in China and Japan, drinking a cup of tea was an opportunity for contemplation, meditation, and an elevation of mind and spirit. Here, renowned translator William Scott Wilson distills w
Do you remember your first realization of any of your five senses? Prolific children's author J. M. ParramA3n successfully tackles these tough concepts in words that 3-5 year olds can comprehend. The
Create heartwarming memories with Taste of Home Christmas Cookies. Whether you're partial to cute cutouts for the kids, old-time spritz or simple no-bake sweets that are ready in a snap, you'll find t
Winner of the CWA Crime Awards Silver Dagger Two men lie in a welter of blood in the vestry of St Matthew's Church, Paddington, thier throats brutally slashed. One is Sir Paul Berowne, a baronet and r
'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy ReichsAs any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring — and popular — weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the fascinating tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins, showing how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a fascinating tour of the intricate, com
1918. A First World War battlefield becomes the cosmic battleground for two vampires, as Karl von Wultendorf struggles to free himself from his domineering maker, Kristian.1923. Charlotte Neville watc
A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles series for babies: high-contrast images of delicious fruit, perfect for babies' developing eyesight! And as always, rip-proof, drool-proof, and totally washable.Indestructibles: High Contrast: Taste the Fruit! introduces baby to the colorful, mouth-watering world of fruit. Each page features a fruit, labeled by color and name. The fruits are rendered in high contrast color, set against high contrast black and white patterned backgrounds.
