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Following Prohibition, Paris, much like London, became known for serving up original and innovative mixed drinks. Although cocktails were present in the late nineteenth century, it was the interwar period, and particularly les années folles that transformed the culture of the cocktail consumption. This fertile time, both intellectually and artistically, was nourished by a growing influx of […]

‘We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.’ Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions […]

Around the World in 80 Cocktails celebrates the globetrotting history of the cocktail through eighty different iconic drinks – each of which has its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind tour of the places that have shaped the history of the cocktail from its birth to the […]

In his new book, Jaffe reveals the world of the Wailers during their early years as an international act from 1973 to 1975, a socially and politically transformative period in Jamaican history. He also explores the start of Peter Tosh’s solo career in 1976 with the revolutionary album, Legalize It. Lee Jaffe is a cross-disciplinary visual artist, […]

‘Existentialist thought […] is an effort to reconcile the objective and the subjective, the absolute and the relative, the timeless and the historical.’ Simone de Beauvoir In the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of intellectuals gathered to discuss urgent questions of existence, commitment, racism, colonialism, and feminism. Their ideas would continue to […]

Chinese is the UK’s favourite takeout food, and it’s beloved all over the world – as with much Indian food, it’s the nostalgic, comforting creations for western palates that really get people salivating. Now you can make your favourite Chinese restaurant classics at home with Kwoklyn Wan’s fabulous Chinese Takeaway Cookbook. Kwoklyn is a third-generation Chinese […]

Breathtaking Hideaways Vol. I brings you 18 exclusive, luxurious properties tucked away in some of the most breathtaking places around the world. Experience architectural beauty, marvel at tasteful interiors, and delight your palette with exquisite gastronomy as you push the boundaries of what’s possible in hospitality. Featuring creative photographs that capture the essence of these […]

Get off the beaten track and explore the authentic side of Mexico City, with a richly photographed, intoxicating mix of history and the cosmopolitan present day. Perfect for a hip, younger traveler where The Rough Guide crowd meets the Wallpaper audience this book is for anyone yearning to be inspired and excited by travel, to […]