Books
by Ben Schott
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Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany |
A gem of a book! It is packed full of fascinating facts and figures, very quotable quotations, and is great for dipping into and learning something new. So why not celebrate the start of 2004 with a Negroni and a Mojito, but not so much that you Sniff the barmaid's apron.....and may you have a sheaf, a bell and a star in your tea-leaves.
(Mary Standing - bwl 22 February 2004) |
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Schott's Original Miscellany |
Forget The Guinness Book of Records and go for this year's must have unputdownable. It's packed with useless information and useful trivia under such headings as Holalphabetic Sentences, Conversions Ancient and Modern, Chess Terms, Airport Marshalling Signals and the 5 Essential Rules for Life. There's even a map of the Hampton Court Maze, the words of Solomon Grundy and a translation of the longest town name in Britain. Perfect for post-festivity blues.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 17 February 2003) |
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