December New Release - Wines of the Southern Hemisphere

Title: Wines of the Southern 

 Hemisphere

             

Subtitle: The Complete Guide

                

Author/s: M Desimone & J Jenssen

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781402786259

Format:  Hardback, 592 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Aust. Release Date: Dec 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The southern hemisphere is fast becoming the hottest source of delicious, affordable wine and this is the first book to focus entirely on this bourgeoning industry. Created by the renowned World Wine Guys, Wines of the Southern Hemisphere provides the latest information on the best wineries in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Uruguay. In addition, the guide features interviews with top winemakers and recipes to pair with their wines.

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December New Release - Complete Home Bartender's Guide

Title: Complete Home Bartender’s Guide

             

Subtitle: Revised and Updated

                

Author/s: Salvatore Calabrese

RRP: $18.99

ISBN: 9781402786266

Format:  Spiral, 280 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This beautifully illustrated edition of the home-bartending bible by world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese includes 50 new recipes along with instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail. With encyclopedic information about every liquor - gin, rum, champagne, wine, punches and more - here are 830 of Salvatore's personal favourites from classics like the Negroni to exotic modern reinventions like the Cosmopolitan. Stir in a sparkling blend of insider info and gorgeous colour photos, garnish with live-action pictorials of dozens of techniques and you've got everything necessary to become a master of mixology.

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December New Release - One Zentangle A Day

Title: One Zentangle a Day

           

Subtitle: A 6-Week Course in Creative

 Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration & Fun

                

Author/s: Beckah Krahula

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781592538119

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 229mm x 216mm

Publisher: Quarry Books

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

One Zentangle a Day is a beautiful interactive book teaching the principles of Zentangles as well as offering fun, related drawing exercises. Zentangles are a new trend in the drawing and paper arts world. The concept was started as a way to practice focus and meditation through drawing by using repetitive lines, marks, circles and shapes. Each mark is called a “tangle” and you combine various tangles into patterns to create “tiles” or small square drawings. This step-by-step book is divided into 6 chapters, each with 7 daily exercises.

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December New Release - Nicky Epstein Essential Edgings Collection

Title:Nicky Epstein The Essential 

 Edgings Collection

             

Subtitle:500 of Her Favorite 

 Original Borders

                

Author/s: Nicky Epstein

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781936096473

Format:  Hardback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 280mm

Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Aust. Release Date:December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

In her inspired collections of knitted edgings, acclaimed knitwear designer Nicky Epstein offered creative solutions for embellishing knits. Now comes Nicky Epstein The Essential Edgings Collection, a beautifully photographed compilation of 500 designs from her popular books Knitting On the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge and Knitting Beyond the Edge, presenting an amazing variety of unique borders, trims, ribs, ruffles, cords, twists, appliqués and other distinctive elements for necklines, cuffs, closures and corners. It's a “greatest knits” anthology every crafter will want to own!

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December New Release - Route 66 Encyclopedia

Title: Route 66 Encyclopedia

   

Author/s: Jim Hinckley

RRP: $59.99

ISBN: 9780760340417

Format:  Hardback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 283mm x 222mm

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Aust. Release Date: December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

An encyclopedia with a twist, The Route 66 Encyclopedia presents alphabetical entries on Route 66 history, landmarks, personalities and culture from Bobby Troup’s anthem “Route 66” to The Grapes of Wrath to the Wigwam Motel, illustrated with over 1,000 photos and memorabilia. An atlas with 25 historical and current maps will guide your journey from the Abbylee Motel to Zuzax, New Mexico, from Barney’s Beanery to the Chain of Rocks Bridge. The Route 66 Encyclopedia covers the history of the road and the people who played a role in its transformation from highway to icon, but like the highway itself, this work does not fit within the traditional confines of generalities or terminology. Yes, this is an encyclopedia – a reference book for all things Route 66 – but it is also a time capsule, a travel guide, a memorial and a chronicle of almost a century of societal evolution.

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December New Release - Rockin' Garages

Title: Rockin’ Garages

           

Subtitle: Collecting, Racing & Riding 

 with Rock’s Great Gearheads

                

Author/s: Tom Cotter and Ken Gross

RRP: $49.99

ISBN: 9780760342497

Format:  Hardback, 192 pages

Dimensions: 286mm x 251mm

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Aust. Release Date: December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Cars and rock 'n roll have always gone hand in hand. Whether it's a garage band piling into some decrepit rig to get to the next gig or a killer guitar riff blasting from a Mustang, rock 'n roll keeps us moving when we're behind the wheel. It's no surprise then, that some of the music world's big names are also serious car guys. Jimmie Vaughn (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Billy Joel, Brian Johnson (AC/DC), J Geils, Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) and others each spend as much time behind the wheel as they can. Hot rods, customs, muscle cars, motorcycles, race cars and sports cars - the variety of vehicles is as eclectic as rock 'n roll itself. Rockin' Garages showcases top performers, their cars and their garages. Authors Tom Cotter and Ken Gross profile each musician, revealing the story behind their moto-lust and what drives their car collecting. Each profile is complemented by Michael Alan Ross' top-notch photography. Rockin' Garages puts you behind the wheel with some of your favourite musicians.

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December New Release - Knitted Pets

Title: Knitted Pets

             

Subtitle: A Collection of Playful 

 Pets to Knit from Scratch

Author/s: Susie Johns

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781861088512

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 235mm x 210mm

Publisher: GMC

Aust. Release Date: December 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Kids craving a pet of their own will love these adorable knitted animals, ideal for cuddling up to and taking on childhood adventures. From furry friends and colourful birds to slimy snakes and friendly fish, there's something here to bring a smile to every youngster's face. You can choose from 15 individual pets, whether it be the playful ginger kitten, adorable hamster or frisky spaniel. Knitted Pets features designs that will appeal to knitters of all abilities looking for a new project to get their needles into. All 15 projects come with a clearly laid out pattern and easy-to-follow making and assembly instructions. The book also includes a comprehensive techniques section, a beautiful photographic pet gallery and an array of helpful tips and hints.

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