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| ADORABLE ZUCCHINI : More Magic than the Pumpkin [Naomi Barry] Elizabeth David, the celebrated British gastronomic writer, championed the cause of baby zucchini so forcefully that growers actually bowed to her wishes. Her influence was equally felt by the public. In the Oxford Companion to Food, Alan Davidson wrote that zucchini "only became popular in England after Elizabeth David in the 1950s and l960s had introduced them to readers of her books. "Grow Your Own" was the dictum of Jane Grigson, another British cookbook writer. "Even if you haven't a garden, you can buy a couple of zucchini plants from a nurseryman and grow them in the backyard or on a balcony in a tub. Until you have grown them yourself and picked them at 2-6 inches in length you cannot imagine how delicious they can be. Put them straight into the pan with a knob of butter and seasoning. Jam on the lid with foil and stew gently for about five minutes. That is all you should do with so perfect and fresh a vegetable". { 96pp, 200x200mm, November 2002; PB, £5.95, 1883283337:9781883283339 , Brick Tower Press } |
| ALWAYS AWARE : Back to Basics -- The 12-Step Plan to Recovery & Healing From Alcohol & Drugs [James S Cusack] What better way to get to the heart of helping people addicted to drugs or alcohol than by raw experience? If you have a loved one or friend caught-up in the vortex of addiction or chemical dependency, then the Cusack formula presented here is a place to start understanding the disease, and also a beginning in understanding how the disease affects you. (Jim Cusack began his sobriety in 1952.) The words in this book help to comfort you from the fear that you are the only one with a tremendous weight on your shoulders-you are not alone. Through the 12-Step program you will read about, recovery and healing begin with love and caring. Family love and caring form the essence of a proven treatment approach that can only be learned by doing. Jim Cusack is practising these principles and sharing these experiences with us. { 199pp, 140x215mm, March 1995; PB, £6.50, 1883283078:9781883283070 , Brick Tower Press } |
| AMERICAN CHEF'S COMPANION [Elizabeth Brabb] Brabb assembles a wide selection of delicious recipes from all over America. The recipes are from American folklore, researched on the farm and presented here for the first time. If you never heard of Dixie Punch or never knew how many potatoes it takes to make Potato Bread, then welcome this book to your home library. Contains over 90 recipes organised by topics including breads, soups, main entrées, and desserts. { 90pp, 205x205mm, October 1993; PB, £5.95, 1883283019:9781883283018 , Brick Tower Press } |
| AMERICAN OPTION : And, Yes, I Almost Became an American [Philip Morgan Cheek] Threading through the events of one war, World War II, is a plain tale of a child evacuee escaping the London blitz – and perhaps worse, if the imminence of invasion by gloating shock troops of Nazi elite is taken into account. And we see how children, a nation's heritage, are suddenly remembered by postwar writers. In that context, the story raises questions posed by history. The story's main title is chosen for two reasons. America no longer feels insecurely isolationist. Just less secure. In a world where national boundaries increasingly count for little more than lines on a map, its child population could also suffer evacuation to safer zones if a land war affected the country internally. For nothing now is beyond imagination in terms of terrorism in the name of culture, not a country. The second reason: As a child evacuee to America in a global political climate not unlike the present, the author chose an option. He would avoid the horrors which ultimately proved the lot of Europe's children had Britain not missed being overrun by a whisker. Winston Churchill, hesitated over relinquishing British children to different cultures. Visiting New York three weeks after 'nine-eleven'; aware of the city's spontaneous official and citizen response among numbing scenes, was to return to the London blitz, to the 1940s – even the smell was there. This is a story about courage and a family’s ultimate triumph. { 240pp, 140x215mm, December 2005; PB, £8.95, 188328340X:9781883283407 , Brick Tower Press } |
| APPLE COMPANION [Liz Clark & Jill Vorbeck] The author prepared each recipe described in this book from Tailgate Pea Soup with Apples to Chicken Liver Patè with Apples. Recently reviewed in the Des Moines Register, this book will become a classic cookbook. If the recipes aren't enough to grab your palate, Jill Vorbeck's enlightening story about apples will certainly get your attention. Listing many examples of apple varieties, some known, and others not known, Jill talks about preparing apples for Liz's delightful recipes. You will understand the best way to peel, core, and slice apples quickly as well as know what kinds of apples you can use. { 110pp, 205x205mm, October 1994; PB, £5.95, 1883283051:9781883283056 , Brick Tower Press } |
| ATTACK & SINK : The Battle of the Atlantic Summer 1941, Second Edition [Bernard Edwards] "This convoy must not get through -- U-boats pursue, attack and sink." This was the signal that Admiral Donitz sent to the commanders of the 21 U-boats of the Markgraf wolf-pack on 9 September 1941 just before the US entered the war. Sixty-three merchant ships were strung out in 12 columns abreast, covering 25 miles of inhospitable ocean. They set sail from Nova Scotia at a time when the German U-boats were sinking more than one hundred ships a month and the US Navy could do nothing but stand by and watch (at least officially). The convoy's escort of one destroyer and three corvettes of the Royal Canadian Navy, all untried in combat, was hopelessly outclassed when the battle for SC42 commenced. The battle lasted for 7 days and covered 1200 miles of ocean. { 226pp, 135x210mm, March 2002; HB, £19.95, 1883283345:9781883283346 / PB, £6.95, 1899694404:9781899694402 , Brick Tower Press } |
| BEWARE THE GREY WIDOW-MAKER : The On-Going Harvest of the Sea [Bernard Edwards] This book follows the changing pattern of man's fortunes at sea, from the golden age of sail, through the proud years when steam reigned supreme, to the present day, when the flag of convenience rules the waves. It tells of triumphs and disasters, some recent, some long-forgotten, and illustrates how, contrary to all expectations, the fine art of seamanship has withered and died with the advent of advanced technology. REVIEW: "Readers will be captivated by the gripping stories about superb seamanship, outstanding courage and loyalty revealed in this well-written and interesting book" - Nautical Magazine, September 2004. { 411pp, 140x215mm, October 2002; HB, £19.95, 1883283329:9781883283322 , Brick Tower Press } |
| BLOOD & BUSHIDO : Japanese Atrocities at Sea 1941-1945 [Bernard Edwards] Imperial Japan's wartime atrocities left a bloody stain on the waters of the Pacific... This is a story that might have quietly slipped beneath the waves of history had Bernard Edwards not written this important book. The book vividly recounts the barbaric actions of Japan's navy in the wake of its attacks on Allied shipping, including the ramming of lifeboats, the machine-gunning of survivors and the bayoneting and beheading of captives. As Edwards explains, the ancient Japanese warrior code of Bushido -- under which capture is forbidden -- was in stark and lethal contrast to the humane code of conduct usually honoured by seafarers. Anyone unfortunate enough to fall victim to the Imperial Navy paid a terrible price. Drawing on the dramatic accounts of Allied survivors, this book serves as a reminder of the Imperial Navy's inhumane acts and a tribute to those who perished because of them. { 246pp, 150x215mm, July 1997; HB, £14.95, 1883283183:9781883283186 , Brick Tower Press } |
| BRAVE : A Story of New York City's Firefighters [George Pickett] REVIEW: "Every so often a writer of substantive talent appears through the smoky background to perk up our interest in firefighters and firefighting. George Pickett is just such a man... In this book you will come to know him and a valiant group of men as they speed from alarm to alarm in downtown New York, where the buildings are tall and for the most part old, where tramps and drug addicts populate the streets, and where the fire companies hardly ever rest. You will begin to feel that you too are a member of Engine 33, Ladder 9, and, after George's promotion to lieutenant, of some of Brooklyn's busiest fire companies. It is an empowering feeling, until you suddenly realise that these are among the very first fire companies who will arrive one fateful day in their future at the World Trade Center, providing our city with more courage, determination, and selflessness that we ever knew we had. You will then thank George Pickett for letting you into their lives." -- Dennis Smith, New York Times' best-selling author. { 244pp, 155x235mm, September 2002; HB, £14.95, 188328337X:9781883283377 , Brick Tower Press } |
| BUNNY TAILS [Barbara Brenner, William H Hooks & Betty Boegehold] Ages 4 to 8 years. Beautifully illustrated by best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger, this book features the adventures of Ricky, Rhoda, Rowdy, Rena, Rooter and Margaret Rose Bunny and their watchful Mama. Watch as Mama teaches life's lessons in a loving, funny, furry family! { 32pp, 260x260mm, March 2005; HB, £10.99, 1596871776:9781596871779 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| CARLA'S FAMOUS TRAVELING FEATHER & FUR SHOW [Barry Downard] Ages 4 to 8 years. Ordinary chickens might be satisfied to peck and scratch and roost in the coop. Not the sassy, stylish Carla! She hatches a plan that will take her from the barnyard to the bright lights -- that is, if she can foil the sneaky schemes of four mischievous hens. Is Carla's Feather and Fur Show any match for the Scratch Soul Sisters? Will her road show ever get off the ground? Carla's flight to fame from hammy hatchling to entertainer eggs-traordinaire makes for a hilarious, rollicking tale. Witty, imaginative illustrations add to the fun. { 32pp, 260x260mm, April 2006; HB, £9.99, 1596871717:9781596871717 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| CHELSEA MORNING [Joni Mitchell] For ages 4-8. Book & CD. Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell evokes a sense of child-like wonder with the lyrics of her now-classic song, "Chelsea Morning". Brian Froud's whimsical illustrations transform Joni Mitchell's words into a flight of fancy piloted by mystical creatures and magic. This charming collaboration is an invitation to children and adults to see ordinary things in an extraordinary way... Joni Mitchell sings "Chelsea Morning" on the audio CD. { 32pp, 215x280mm, November 2004; HB, £9.99, 1596871784:9781596871786 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| CHOCOLATE COMPANION [Cynthia Shade Rogers] If you know anyone who likes chocolate or perhaps you care to try some yourself, this book has it all. Rogers begins her prose by telling us about the history of chocolate, or how this New World taste travelled around the globe. From its origins as an early colonial commodity to chocolate bars for US soldiers during Operation Desert Storm, Rogers takes you and your taste buds through an array of aromatic delights. From Old-Fashioned Steamed Chocolate Pudding to Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls (they melt in your mouth), everyone who has ever appreciated chocolate must have this book. { 89pp, 205x205mm, October 1993; PB, £5.95, 1883283027:9781883283025 , Brick Tower Press } |
| CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS : What Everyone Should Know About HSAs [JoAnn Mills Laing] A breakthrough in health care for employees and employers alike, HSAs stand for Health Savings Accounts. As of 1 January 2004, HSAs are a new option, similar to an IRA, offering individuals a tax-sheltered way to accumulate savings. Tax-free dollars in HSAs may be withdrawn for qualified medical expenses, rolled over without penalty for spending in future years, or invested, to accumulate savings to pay for health needs after retirement. As 73% of all Americans spend $500 or less on medical costs each year, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) make sense for many of us. The consumer wins with a tax-advantaged account for medical expenses, which is portable, and grows tax-free, just like an IRA; and wins again with using the lower-cost, must have, high-deductible health policy. The 'Consumer's Guide to HSAs' answers the question What's in it for Me? { 201pp, 140x215mm, June 2006; PB, £8.95, 1883283469:9781883283469 , Brick Tower Press } |
| CRANBERRY COMPANION [Liz Clark with James W Baker] James Baker contributes a detailed and well organised story about cranberries from the pre-colonial period to the present day. Liz Clark's mouth-watering recipes will alert everyone to the nutritional and culinary value of the cranberry. { 112pp, 200x200mm, June 2004; PB, £5.95, 1883283280:9781883283285 , Brick Tower Press } |
| DEEP THEIR GRAVE : The Diary of a Merchant Ship & Her Crew During the Battle of the Atlantic 1942 [Tony Gyles] The Battle of Britain pilots in WW2 are, rightly, revered and eulogised for their courage and heroic defence of their nation. But it is one thing to do battle with the enemy on equal terms, with a well equipped fighting machine, quite another to face that same enemy on a hostile ocean with little or no means to defend against an enemy attack. The unsung heroes of the Fourth Service, the Merchant Navy, have, in comparison, received scant recognition for their ‘Battle of Britain' -- the contribution they made to keeping Britain's ocean life-lines open. This is a story about one such vessel, a peace-time passenger ship converted to a troop carrier, and her crew on a single fateful voyage. The m.v. Patriarch sailed from Bristol in 1942, at a time when the enemy was sinking, on average, an Allied ship every four hours and the prospect of the crew returning safely to their homes and families was, statistically, not good. Seamanship of the highest standard would not, alone, be sufficient to guarantee their safety, for this was a time when Britain's ‘darkest hour' loomed ominously close. Tony Gyles writes with authority and the benefits of first hand knowledge of the times and the conditions that prevailed aboard ship. { 273pp, 130x210mm, June 1999; PB, £6.95, 0953173712:9780953173716 , Brick Tower Press (POD Publishing) } |
| EARLY DAYS IN THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE [Joe Jaffe] Jaffe explains what it was like to be working at the Institute (1948-1968), by recreating the atmosphere and spirit of the now famous scientific institution, during its crucial formative years. { 135pp, 135x215mm, August 1996; PB, £6.95, 1899694501:9781899694501 , Brick Tower Press } |
| EITHER WAY DEAD [Tony Gyles] The embryo for Operation Konigin was not dreamt up by admirals surrounded by staff officers in some beautifully panelled room of an occupied French Chateau. Instead it began in a glorified whore-house in Lorient in a smoke filled room stinking of spilt beer, over-perfumed women and the body odour of men who knew that their lives could be very short. One of those men, the captain of a U-boat, made a drunken remark about 'Putting one up the Queen' which grew to become a ribald cartoon on the notice board in naval Headquarters in Berlin. There it caught the eye of an admiral who detailed a commander to find out what was behind it. This is the chronicle of the conception, gestation and final birth, in the distant unforgiving cold waters off Iceland, of 'Operation Konigin'. Had it succeeded it would have totally devastated the allied cause. That it did not was in no way due to bad planning or lack of physical courage. { 309pp, 110x180mm, May 2001; PB, £6.95, 0953173755:9780953173754 , Brick Tower Press (POD Publishing) } |
| FARMSTAND COMPANION [Jane Wilson Morton & Marianne K Preston] Farmstand! The word alone recaptures a feeling, an atmosphere, a warm seasonal memory. Who among us has not driven by a tottering, hand-made contraption of a farmstand -- loaded with vegetables -- and not been tempted to stop? For extra added colour and attraction, gigantic bunches of anemones, gladiolus, statice or other flowers add to the lure of the farmstand. Over 70 pages of recipes follow a delightful history of the farmstand. { 110pp, 200x200mm, May 2002; PB, £5.95, 1883283213:9781883283216 , Brick Tower Press } |
| FEEL THE SUMMER [Sarah L Thomson; Illustrated by Kana Yamada] Ages 4 to 8 years. Summertime feels the same everywhere, and its simple joys -- hot sun, long days, bare feet, cool pools, creamy ice cream, steamy beaches, and the blessed relief of grassy shade -- have a special affinity for children. "Feel the Summer" mirrors the sights and sensations of the sunniest season. Sarah L Thomson's lyrical text has the rhythmic qualities of waves lapping the shore, and Kana Yamada’s stunning, impressionistic illustrations reflect the sun-drenched summer landscape. A perfect read-aloud story, this delightful picture book reminds youngsters and parents that it’s always summer somewhere. { 32pp, 285x225mm, April 2006; HB, £8.99, 1596871741:9781596871748 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| FLOWERBEDS & BORDERS IN DEER COUNTRY : A Brick Tower Press Garden Guide [Vincent Drzewucki Jr] More and more, homeowners and gardeners throughout rural and suburban America have been forced to deal with a growing menace…. Deer! From coast to coast, deer have developed quite an appetite for almost anything growing in our landscapes and gardens. Deer frequently feed on flowers, fruits, vegetables and the twigs of trees and shrubs, often permanently disfiguring them. In winter, bucks rub their antlers on sapling trees and shrubs, severely damaging the bark and seriously threatening the health and life of the plant. As a result, deer have become a big a nuisance to home gardeners and professionals who design and maintain landscapes and gardens. The economic costs caused by deer browsing damage in the U.S. amounts to millions of dollars every year. Replacing plantings is one thing but even more is spent on repellents, fences and numerous other strategies for protecting landscapes, home gardens and agricultural crops from deer browsing damage. This book is to help and guide home gardeners and professionals with creating pleasing and colourful flowerbeds and borders in deer country by using deer resistant flowers and other plants. With a list of well over 350 flowers and ornamental plants, the book will help you select plants that are known to have a resistancy to deer browsing damage. By making the right choices you'll be able to significantly reduce or eventually eliminate the need for using repellents, fences and other means of protecting your garden from damage by deer. The book focuses on herbaceous flowering plants, ornamental soft- stemmed flowering plants and plants valued for their interesting foliage. All plants listed are known to be resistant to browsing. Included are lists of annual and perennial flowering plants, groundcovers, vines, flower bulbs, herbs and ornamental grasses that are known to have a resistancy to deer browsing damage in most areas of the continental U.S. { 101pp, 200x200mm, July 2005; PB, £5.95, 1883283299:9781883283292 , Brick Tower Press } |
| FRESH BREAD COMPANION [Liz Clark] Liz Clark prepares elegant but simple bread recipes from her cooking school in Keokuk, Iowa. The recipes are prepared using wholesome ingredients, traditional bread making techniques with step-by-step instructions -- and modern instructions for those of us who love our bread-making machines. A full description about stone-ground flours found in your local supermarket and those flours found in small mills is included to round out our bread-making education not to mention a short history of these small mills where we can shop for flour with no additives or preservatives. Herbed Loaves, Black Olive and Walnut Bread with Thyme, Rosemary/Currant Bread, and Raison/Sunflower Seed Rye Loaf are just a few of the more than 50 bread recipes in the book. { 110pp, 205x205mm, June 2000; PB, £5.95, 1883283116:9781883283117 , Brick Tower Press } |
| FRESH HERB COMPANION [Jane Wilson Morton & Marianne K Preston] Morton and Preston, both experienced herb gardeners, present a unique collection of recipes suited for every palate. This collection uses commonly grown and easily accessible garden herbs. From Sage and Raisin Scones to Zucchini Pickles, every herb has its day. { 90pp, 205x205mm, September 1994; PB, £5.95, 1883283043:9781883283049 , Brick Tower Press } |
| FRESH HERB POCKET COOKBOOK [Jane Wilson Morton & Marianne K Preston] This is the first book in a collection of economy sized cookbooks. Each book offers your customer a variety of tasty recipes prepared by the authors and includes more than 30 recipes and a cogent discussion on the topic's history. { 30pp, 140x215mm, June 1996; PB, £1.95, 1883283108:9781883283100 , Brick Tower Press } |
| GARDENING IN DEER COUNTRY : For the Home & Garden [Vincent Drzewucki Jr] Deer... you love them or you hate them, but no matter what, deer have an appetite for delicious plants we plant in our garden and around our home. How can an animal that cute be so hungry? Fences and sprays and dogs just don't go far enough and most people stop short of venison surprise for dinner. What's a serious gardener to do? This book answers this question by presenting descriptions of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, ground covers, herbs, bulbs, and vines that deer don't like to eat. Drzewucki presents over 130 detailed plant descriptions including size, texture, habit, culture, and hardiness for each plant with accompanying illustrations showing full size, flower, and stem. An additional 100 plants are included in a list, rated by their level of deer attractiveness from 'best' to 'forget It'. The 23 page introduction discusses the problems, possible solutions, and planting techniques that every gardener who lives with deer should know. { 108pp, 205x205mm, July 1998; PB, £5.95, 1883283094:9781883283094 , Brick Tower Press } |
| ICE CREAM : The Ultimate Cold Comfort [Jeri Quinzio] "The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a star", the noted gourmet Brillat-Savarin once wrote. If that's so, the discovery of ice cream must be worth a whole galaxy. And the name of the discoverer should be emblazoned in the heavens. The trouble is, we don't know who made that first dish of vanilla, strawberry or triple chocolate ice cream. That may explain why there are candidates for the honour all over the world. Some give the ancient Romans credit for inventing ice cream, but although they did send their slaves off to the mountains to get snow, they didn't make ice cream with it. They poured syrup on it and ate it, or they used it to chill their wines or fruit. The most important thing to remember is that this is ice cream. It's not life or death. If you use five eggs instead of six, or forget to add the almond extract, or don't freeze your tub long enough, the world will still turn. And the ice cream will, in all probability, still taste great. { 110pp, 200x200mm, June 2006; PB, £5.95, 1883283361:9781883283360 , Brick Tower Press } |
| LITTLE BOY STAR : An Allegory of the Holocaust [Rachel Hausfater] For ages 4-8. A young Jewish boy is given a star to wear. At first he is proud of the decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him -- no one sees the boy, only the star. Lonely, frightened, and helpless, he watches as other star-wearers are led away into the night. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, educates children about the events of the Holocaust in a way that young minds can easily grasp. Told in simple, poetic language, the book offers a tender message of tolerance and inner strength. { 32pp, 185x240mm, April 2006; HB, £9.99, 1596871725:9781596871724 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| MOMMY, I LOVE YOU [Quentin Creban] Ages 4 to 8 years. The beautifully illustrated and poignantly told quest of a young, artistic ladybird named Suzette who is trying to reunite with her beloved mummy after they get separated. Along the way, Suzette encounters various animals -- a colony of ants, a bumblebee, a dragonfly, a frog, and even an otter. Although Suzette shows them the lovely picture she drew of her mother, no one has seen her anywhere! { 28pp, 235x235mm, May 2005; HB, £6.99, 1596871849:9781596871847 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| MY MESSY ROOM [Jessica Steinbrenner; Illustrated by B K Taylor] Robert needs to clean up his messy room! Pre-schoolers will enjoy and parents will chuckle over the inevitable distractions created by a room full of toys. Jessica Steinbrenner’s read-aloud story (also suitable for early readers) is a cheerful exploration of family dynamics and co-operative play. Drawn with sly humour and warmth by B K Taylor, whose work has ranged from National Lampoon to Sesame Street, the bright, full colour illustrations are crammed with contemporary details to delight parents and grandparents as well. { 32pp, 230x230mm, September 2007; PB, £8.95, 1596878541:9781596878549 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| MY SISTER MAKES ME HAPPY / MY SISTER MAKES ME MAD [Evelyn Daviddi] For ages 4-8. From sisters driving each other crazy to bringing each other closer, "My Sister Makes Me Happy! / My Sister Makes Me Mad!" celebrates the sweet and frustrating moments that forge the unbreakable bond between sisters. The amusing flip book format mimics the up-and-down, love-hate relationship all sisters experience. Conflicting emotions are sharply observed, yet with a light touch, offering sisters a chance to explore their feelings, work through problems, and rejoice in their special relationship. Evelyn Daviddi's bright, stylish artwork makes this captivating book the perfect gift for the girl who has everything, as well as for the sister who is sure to borrow it. { 32pp, 185x240mm, April 2006; HB, £6.99, 1596871709:9781596871700 , Brick Tower Press (ibooks) } |
| ON MY VERY FIRST SCHOOL DAY I MET... [Norman Stiles] Ages 4 to 8 years. The characters children meet in this book will have them laughing and looking forward to their first day of school! { 32pp, 235x235mm, August 2005; HB, £6.99, 1596871822:9781596871823 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| PORCELAIN CAT : Gold Edition [Michael Patrick Hearn] Ages 4 to 8 years. Rats are gnawing at the sorcerer's books. What to do? Get a cat -- but not just any cat. The sorcerer sends his apprentice Nickon to fetch a missing ingredient for a spell that will bring his porcelain cat to life. Nickon ventures out on his mission and learns you can't get something for nothing. { 32pp, 260x260mm, October 2004; HB, £8.27, 159687175X:9781596871755 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| GONNA ROLL THE BONES [David Wiesner] For ages 12+. Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he will never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at The Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life he's gambling for? { 32pp, 260x260mm, October 2004; HB, £8.45, 1596871768:9781596871762 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| PUMPKIN COMPANION [Elizabeth Brabb with Bruce T Paddock] From Halloween to pumpkin pie everyone knows something about them, but there is more, much more. Pumpkins have an unusual if not a mysterious past. Gourd seeds have been found in 12th-Dynasty Egyptian tombs and Mexican archaeological sites that date back to 7,000 B.C. Although these facts are inconclusive, the recipes prepared by Elizabeth Brabb are certain. From pumpkin pie to cream of pumpkin soup, each recipe is as scrumptious as the aroma of butternut squash on a cool, autumn day. Elizabeth presents a wide assortment of pumpkin favourites and some unlikely meals such as pumpkin ice cream and chocolate covered pumpkins. { 94pp, 205x205mm, December 1996; PB, £5.95, 1883283086:9781883283087 , Brick Tower Press } |
| REFLEXIONS [Richard Olney] The book begins in New York in 1951 where Olney, a struggling artist, waited tables in Greenwich Village, then moves to Paris and weaves a magical description of food that becomes so real -- as if you were actually there with Olney: "My first meal in Paris was in a glum little dining room for boarders, in the Hôtel de l'Académie, at the corner of rue de l'Université and the rue des Saints-Pères. The plat du jour was 'gibelotte, pommes mousseline' -- rabbit and white wine fricassee with mashed potatoes. The gibelotte was all right, the mashed potatoes the best I had ever eaten, pushed through a sieve, buttered and moistened with enough of their hot cooking water to bring them to a supple, not quite pourable consistency -- no milk, no cream, no beating. I had never dreamt of mashing potatoes without milk and, in Iowa, everyone believed that, the more you beat them, the better they were." This book is a long-awaited story of the man who brought the simplicity of French cooking to the United States, and a statement about one of the finest and most important food professionals in the world. { 415pp, 155x230mm, June 2005; PB, £14.95, 1883283434:9781883283438 / HB, £20.95, 1883283205:9781883283209 , Brick Tower Press } |
| RETURN OF THE COFFIN SHIPS : The Derbyshire Enigma [Bernard Edwards] In September 1980, the British ship Derbyshire sailed into the eye of Typhoon Orchid and on into oblivion, taking all on board with her. The destructive power of a typhoon is awesome, but the Derbyshire was no small and ageing tramp, running red rust with a crew of deadbeats culled from the backwaters of the world. She was just four years old, manned entirely by competent British seamen and maintained to the highest standards. She matched the best afloat in her day. How then could this great ship have disappeared so quickly and completely, with not even a faint cry for help, and leaving only a thin film of oil on the sea to mark her passing? The only good thing to come out of whatever appalling calamity over-whelmed the Derbyshire was that it turned the spotlight on a hitherto unrecognised phenomenon -- the disappearing bulk carriers. In this powerful book, Bernard Edwards, master mariner turned writer, reports on his investigations into the loss of a number of these giant bulk carriers and offers a new and controversial solution to the Derbyshire mystery, at the same time taking the lid off the on-going scandal of the disappearing bulk carriers. { 288pp, 140x215mm, October 1998; PB, £8.95, 1883283191:9781883283193 , Brick Tower Press } |
| S O S : Men Against the Sea [Bernard Edwards] This is a superbly dramatised chronicle of 29 ships the loss of which history, by and large, passed by. Few have ever heard of the Cospatrick, a fully rigged ship destroyed by fire off the Cape of Good Hope in 1874 with the loss of 400 lives, or the steamer Utopia which skewered itself on the ram-bow of a warship in Gibraltar Bay and sank in five minutes taking 500 souls with it. A similar loss of life occurred when the Russian cruise liner Admiral Nakimov collided with a bulk carrier in the Black Sea in 1986. There was no loss of life when the cruise liner Oceanis sank off the coast of Transkei, thanks to the actions of a few non-seamen who displayed the true spirit of the Birkenhead. A total of 5,683 lives were lost when these ships went down. This book is their epitaph. { 206pp, 140x210mm, June 1994; PB, £4.50, 1899694005:9781899694006 , Brick Tower Press } |
| SANDWICH COMPANION [Ralph M & Martha Johnston] For the most part, this book contains the unusual, the exotic and many different sandwiches that will put delicious, new, and exciting tastes at your fingertips. Regardless of which sandwich you choose, remember, the goal is to enjoy while satisfying your hunger and delighting your taste buds. For this reason, the authors suggest that you take care to present each sandwich as intended with just the right garnish. { 96pp, 205x205mm, May 2002; PB, £5.95, 188328323X:9781883283230 , Brick Tower Press } |
| SARAH SO SMALL [Tanguy Gréban] Ages 4 to 8 years. Sarah is shrinking smaller by the day! After accidentally swallowing a powerful witch's pearl, she becomes the size of a field mouse. However the pearl gives Sarah the ability to talk to animals, several of which have befriended her. Out of fear that she will soon disappear completely, Sarah and her animal friends set out to the witch's castle in the hope of finding a cure. See what unravels when Sarah and the witch meet face-to-face! This book is an enchanting journey and only the beginning of the adventures for this charming little girl. { 32pp, 265x265mm, November 2004; HB, £8.45, 1596871792:9781596871793 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| SMALL BUSINESS GUIDE TO HSAS : A Breakthrough in Health Care for Employees & Employers Alike, HSAs Stand for Health Savings Accounts [JoAnn Mills Laing] It's here! The First Guide to HSAs! A breakthrough in health care for employees and employers alike. As of January 1, 2004, HSAs are a new option from the US government, similar to an IRA, offering individuals a new, tax-sheltered way to accumulate savings. Tax-free dollars in HSAs may be withdrawn instantly for qualified medical expenses, rolled over without penalty for spending in future years, or invested, to accumulate savings to pay for health needs after retirement. Business owners who offer HSAs to employees benefit from tax relief, and most importantly, can use this program to save up to two-thirds of their business expenses on health insurance costs. { 207pp, 140x215mm, December 2004; PB, £8.95, 1883283442:9781883283445 , Brick Tower Press } |
| SO MANY MONSTERS! [Hal Pollock; Illustrated by John Beukermann] Every child both loves and fears monsters. And from time to time they see them in every room in the house. So does our hero in 'So many Monsters!'. But these monsters have a special secret, however, one that they try very hard to hide. But at last their secret will be revealed. Happy Halloween! { 24pp, 230x300mm, June 2007; PB, 1596878576:9781596878570 , Brick Tower Press (Milk & Cookies Press) } |
| STEAM LION : A Biography of Samuel Cunard [John G Langley] The summer of 1840, and Boston Harbor is thrumming with politicians, business people, civic leaders, members of the judiciary, and the public. The city is ready for a celebration, and its citizens are waiting impatiently for the arrival of a new age. The elegant Britannia finally enters the harbour loaded with mail from England ushering in the Age of Steam to the Atlantic. This event crystallises Samuel Cunard's vision and the world will never be the same. This is the story of a man born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, whose father and mother fled colonial New York after the American Revolution, and became one the most powerful forces of international trade in the nineteenth century. His innovative steamship Britannia was the first reliable, timely link between the Old World and the New, and the transatlantic transportation of mail, goods, and passengers was revolutionised. The continued success of the Cunard Line is a testament to Samuel Cunard's brilliance as both a mariner and a businessman. The first full-length biography of one of the most fascinating figures in mercantile history, "Steam Lion" is an important and engaging record of a man, his business, and his times. { 170pp, 150x230mm, December 2006; HB, £16.95, 1883283507:9781883283506 , Brick Tower Press } |
| STEWS, SOUPS, CHOWDERS [Sheilah Kaufman] Cooks throughout the centuries have utilised whatever food was available to prepare delicious, invigorating, and warming soups for their families. Sheilah Kaufman assembles over 70 soup recipes including Dill Pickle Soup, Pumpkin Mushroom Soup, Corn Chowder, and Clam Chowder to satisfy your nutritional urges. Some soups are hot and some are cold, but each recipe is elegant yet simple to prepare with easy clean-up. Also included is a concise history of soups, stocks, and broths, notes about the origin of the terms we use today, and helpful hints to make your soup the envy of your neighbourhood. { 94pp, 205x205mm, April 1998; PB, £5.95, 1883283159:9781883283155 , Brick Tower Press } |
| STUDENT TO STALAG [Robin Thomas DFC] At the tender age of eighteen Robin Thomas, like so many of his peers, faced the prospect of war with Germany with a mixture of determination, dread and even a little excitement, but how best could he serve his country in its time of need? Having lived all his life in Portsmouth, a city with centuries old naval traditions and association with generations of seafarers, it was logical that his first steps to joining up were directed in that quarter. But more by accident than design he found himself in the RAF. After many months of training to be a Navigator, in England and Canada, he finally joined the active war machine -- at a time when the famous Mosquito Bomber came into service. Three years after the outbreak of war his plane was shot down twenty-six thousand feet above the Dutch city of Utrecht. He and his pilot managed to bail out, at a height that was considered likely, without an oxygen supply, to cause death by asphyxiation. But survive they did and Robin spent the next two and a half years as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 3, the camp made famous by the book and film of ‘The Great Escape' -- and the horrific massacre, on Hitler's personal orders, of fifty of the prisoners that were recaptured after a mass breakout through a tunnel dug beneath the perimeter fence. Robin Thomas, Portsmouth born, bred and living in retirement, was awarded the DFC for his service to King and Country. He recounts the events that took him from Student to Stalag in a humorous style, making light of the suffering and hardship that war brings to the lives of those involved. { 307pp, 130x210mm, October 1999; PB, £6.95, 0953173739:9780953173730 , Brick Tower Press } |
| SURVIVING AUSCHWITZ : Children of the Shoah [Milton J Nieuwsma] Tells the moving and inspirational story of three young girls who survived Auschwitz, Adolph Hitler's most notorious death camp. With dramatic photographs, Tova Friedman, Frieda Tenebaum, and Rachel Hyams document the story in their own words. { 162pp, 190x260mm, February 2005; PB, £9.99, 1596870729:9781596870727 , Brick Tower Press (ibooks) } |
| THANKSGIVING COOKERY [James W Baker & Elizabeth Brabb] No other holiday captures the essence of America; freedom of faith, politics, and ethnicity. As if the 28-page introduction isn't enough, Elizabeth Brabb transports us to the dinner table with a collection of favourite traditional recipes. If you never roasted a turkey, or if you want to know how to assemble a Thanksgiving feast for your family, then enjoy Elizabeth's collection from basic apple pie to hot apple cider to leftover turkey corn pudding. { 92pp, 205x205mm, October 1994; PB, £5.95, 1883283035:9781883283032 , Brick Tower Press } |
| VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COOKERY [Bruce T Paddock] This title jumps into the Christmas feast by spotlighting the tastes and fragrances of the holiday. From Oyster Soup and Parsley Sauce to Currant Jelly and Yule Dollies, the book explores recipes and cooking ideas popular in the last century, but with the palate of the modern family in focus. If you would like to know how the tradition of Christmas dinner started and sample some true favourites, then this book is a must for your kitchen library. Easy to read with clear step-by-step directions. { 92pp, 205x205mm, October 1994; PB, £5.95, 188328306X:9781883283063 , Brick Tower Press } |
| WAY OF THE PIRATE : Who's Who is Davy Jones' Locker [Robert Downie] A true treasure trove of maritime history. 'The Way of the Pirate' is a fascinating account of the men, women, kings and countries that aided, supported, hunted and condemned the most romantic of adventurers in maritime history. It contains a fascinating and full account of the the life and times as well as the distinction between pirates, buccaneers, and privateers. 'The Way of the Pirate' is certain to be a benchmark reference to this great era in maritime history. { 253pp, 140x205mm, August 2006; PB, £5.95, 1883283493:9781883283490 , Brick Tower Press } |
| WHIRLWIND IS A SPIRIT DANCING [Natalia Belting] This is an anthology of poems based on traditional Native American songs and stories from different tribes across North America. Collected by the renowned poet, historian, and folklorist Natalia Belting, the poems are rich in vivid imagery, showing how Native Americans creatively interpret the wonders of the natural world. Piquing children’s inherent curiosity, the poems encourage an imaginative exploration of the world around them. The lavish, dramatic illustrations and decorative motifs by Leo and Diane Dillon are perfect complements to the fascinating text. { 36pp, 260x260mm, April 2006; HB, £9.99, 1596871733:9781596871731 , Brick Tower Press (ibooks) } |