A unique reference, covering every aspect of wine and wine-making. Interest in wine has exploded in recent years. This book is a comprehensive guide to the specialist terms used in growing, producing and tasting wine. It covers basic concepts, from the different types of grape, regions and methods of growing vines, right through to the finished product. Ideal for the enthusiast or student of wine or wine-making.

A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together in the Dublin suburbs, arguing over what to do.Former model Lady V presum...

FINALIST for the WOMEN’S PRIZE for FICTION***** One of Vogue’s Best Books of the Year**Award-winning author Claire Kilroy’s “lyrical and incisive” (The New York Times Book Review) novel that reads with the pace of a thriller and is filled with astute and witty observations of life with a young child.Soldier Sailor takes readers deep inside the early days of motherhood. Exploring the clash of fierce love with a sei...

'Extraordinary' Naoise Dolan'Seriously good' Louise NealonPICKED AS 'ONE TO WATCH' FOR 2022 BY IRISH TIMES, STYLIST AND IRISH INDEPENDENTDublin student life is ending for Sophie and her friends. They’ve got everything figured out, and Sophie feels left behind as they all start to go their separate ways. She’s overshadowed by her best friend Grace. She’s been in love with Finn for as long as...

Brought to you by Penguin.THE WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESSIn a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom.Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid’s prayers.But this time, a goddess answers . . . with a vision that will transform Brigid’s path forever.Ireland lies on th...

'My name is Vortigern ... ' Generations before Arthur's birth, a British warlord looks back on his life: his rise from humble roots to shake the thrones of a dying empire; his stand against chaos amid the aftermath of Rome; his struggle with the greedy, embittered princes of church and kingdom; his loves and his losses, and his last encounter with his own mysterious destiny, on a mountain where the world we know is beginning to take shape before his eyes. Vortigern's voice...

"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final request that could change everything for those who remain. The beginning of "The Dead Secre...

How the Hindenburg went from luxury airship to gargantuan fireball wasn’t the only mystery surrounding the zeppelin’s fatal flight. First came the murder.When a passenger vanishes during the Hindenburg’s trans-Atlantic voyage from Frankfurt to New Jersey, mystery writer Leslie Charteris is asked to use his knowledge of the criminal mind to quietly pinpoint the killer. Charteris is famous for his fictional detective, the Saint, who extracts riches as well as vengea...

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of cybersecurity, breaking down complex concepts into digestible chapters. From the basics of unde...

Playing with fireRuthless Pride by Naima SimoneCEO Joshua Lowell earned his icy reserve and arrogant pride through a painful past. He refuses to allow gorgeous but determined reporter Sophie Armstrong to dredge up his family's history – or circulate rumours of his secret child. But Joshua's fierce pride is at war with his heated desire for Sophie, the only woman who could ruin him…or save him from himself!Hidden Ambition by ...

In "The Submarine in War and Peace: Its Development and its Possibilities," Simon Lake masterfully delves into the evolution of submarine technology and its profound implications on naval warfare. Employing a blend of historical narrative and technical analysis, Lake chronicles the submarine's transition from a mere concept to a formidable instrument of military strategy. The book is punctuated with illustrative diagrams and photographs that enhance its scholarly appeal, making complex eng...

Liam Callahan likes to break things... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He's stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out.