Anna expected this. Of course her car broke down in heavy snow that wasn’t forecast on her way north to spend her first Christmas alone.This is how her life goes. So she’s come prepared. Almost.While there’s a second Christmas dinner in the back of the car, she’s not expecting to find a handsome man between her and the landline she needs to call for breakdown assistance.Ben is happy not celebrating Christmas. He’s got everything he needs – heat, food and work to cat...

Even at nine years old, Shala Nicely knew there was nothing normal about the horrifying thoughts that tormented her at bedtime, or the nightly rituals she summoned to beat them back. More importantly, she knew to obey her mind's Rule #1: keep it secret, or risk losing everything and everyone she loved. It would be almost two decades before she learned the name of the menacing monster holding her hostage: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It would take years longer to piece together the ...

Meet the hostesses who have shaped cocktail history, and learn how to make the drinks they loved.Throughout American history, women have helped propel what we know as classic cocktails—the Martini, the Manhattan, the Old-Fashioned, and more—into popular culture. But, often excluded from private clubs, women exercised this influence from the home, in their cocktail parlors. In The Cocktail Parlor, Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist and spirits entrepreneur, gives...

On the morning of August 21, 1861, John T. Wilder, a brash young colonel of a Union mounted infantry unit nicknamed the “Lightning Brigade” ordered his men to open fire on the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, damaging buildings, sinking steamboats along the riverfront, and injuring men, women, and children. In the midst of Reconstruction and an emerging new South a mere eight years later, Wilder was elected mayor of Chattanooga. While Wilder is most closely associated with the Lightning Bri...

Celebrating the spirit of the WestBold, timeless and unapologetically stylish, Western Spirit blends rugged cowboy grit with timeless cocktail elegance. From smoky campfire-inspired sips to refined twists on the classics, this book is perfect whether you're a lone rider or a host with the most.Packed with whiskeys-fuelled classics, rum-based regulars, aged tequila favourites, and more, this is the perfect cocktail selection whether you're sipping b...

Supercharge your effectiveness as a coach with this essential guide to reflective coachingCoaching can create transformational results through the fundamental art of asking insightful questions... but how do you know which questions to ask?This audiobook introduces you to the MAGIC Coaching Methodology and provides you with an invaluable set of core questions to accompany you through the coaching process.This audiobook will help you to:

Capture the Rich Textures of Nature, Step by StepCapture nature's beauty as you never have before. Beloved artist and teacher Claudia Nice leads you on an inspired journey through the great outdoors. With paints in hand, she shares with you her best techniques for creating landscapes that come alive with richness, depth and textured detail.Open this guide and start painting right away. As you follow engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and...

Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time.Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will u...

Winner of the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or SpiritsJames Beard Award Finalist in Beverage with RecipesAn Imbibe Holiday Gift Guide PickA Saveur Best Narrative Food Book of 2024Meet the hostesses who have shaped cocktail history, and learn how to make the drinks they loved.Throughout American history, women have helped propel what we ...

A beautiful collection of no- and low-alcohol cocktails with stunning artwork by illustrator Julia Murray.There's no need to compromise on taste or flavour with Spirited Away, a collection of beautifully crafted andseriously delicious zero-proof and low-alcohol cocktails.From flamboyant aperitifs to refined sips, indulge in refreshing tipples like Lemon Drop and Strawberry Spritz, twists on favourites such as Cardamom Martini and Marmalade M...

It turns out Matt and Lilah have more in common than an address and a dislike of carrot cake.Growing up in a touristy seaside town is hard, especially if you run a comic book shop. Matt’s life just isn’t going right. Made homeless by his landlord, then losing his neighbour and biggest cheerleader, Matt is so grateful when he discovers Lillian has left him the shop. But he was also promised the flat above, which means he now must make its new owner a sworn enemy. Un...

In 1997, Jessica Shahriari Nicely stepped onstage in the Miss USA pageant and projected poise and confidence to the world. This image, however, masked the pain and anguish of growing up in a turbulent home ruled by an alcoholic, abusive father. Even early on, Jessica knew that life with her Iranian father who ran a nightclub was not typical, nor was it normal for her mother, a stripper, to run off and abandon her family. And yet normalcy was something this girl yearned for, something that ...