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Японская корпорация, производитель электроники. История корпорации Sharp началась 15 сентября 1912, когда молодой токиец Токудзи Хаякава зарегистрировал свою фирму по ремонту металлоизделий. Под офис Хаякава арендовал небольшое помещение в центре Токио. Он придумал пряжку для ремней западного стиля под названием «Токубидзё»…

Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavor by flavor. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history of distilled spirits, explains how they are made, and shows you how to evaluate, serve, and savor them. Ever wonder why the Irish spell it “whiskey” and the Scottish “whisky”? This friendly book tells you as it reveals where the first whiskeys – or “dark” spirits – originated and how they came to the United States. It also explores the origins of clear spirits and the different varieties of each. You’ll compare American and European vodkas, see how to make the new and improved all-purpose Martini, and follow the spread of flavored rums across the globe. A slew of sidebars give you fascinating tidbits of information about these spirits. You’ll also discover how to: Become a sophisticated taster Shop for the best spirits Select the right mixers Use spirits in cooking Make ten classic cocktails Choose and taste cordials and liqueurs Know the nutrients in one serving of each type of distilled spirit Present spirits to guests Set up tasting events at home This thorough guide also features recipes for cooking with spirits, offering menu choices such as entrees, vegetables, and desserts that all include at least one type of spirit. Complete with an appendix of craft distillers across the United States, Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies will give you the knowledge and hands-on guidance you need to become a connoisseur of such greats as fine Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac in no time!

Olin tagasi kodus Norwichis, lugedes Pete Bestist, The Beatles’i unustatud esimesest trummarist, kui mu arvutiekraani alumisse nurka potsatas e-kiri.Kellelt: angelina.brown@tpg.com.auHeiMuud ei midagi. Hei. Parast kahtekummend kahte aastat, kakskummend neist ilma igasuguse kontaktita, nagu valk selgest taevast, otsustab Angelina Brown, minu Suur Kaotatud Armastus, muuta maailma, ja kirjutab Hei.Viiekumnenda eluaasta kunnisel on Adam Sharpil olemas truu elukaaslane, ta teenib lepingulise IT-noustajana hasti ning on viktoriiniohtutel muusikakusimustes asjatundja. Tapselt sellist eluviisi oli ta endale soovinudki, kuid midagi jaab ometi puudu.Kahe kumnendi eest maakera teisel poolel oli tema klaverimanguharrastus viinud ta kirgliku suhteni Angelina Browniga, kes oli huljanud juuraopingud, et jargida oma unistust saada naitlejaks. Angelina oli andnud talle voimaluse muuta nende suhe millekski enamaks kui armulugu, kuid Adam polnud sellest kinni haaranud. Ning nuud ei suutnud ta maha raputada nostalgilisi motisklusi selle ule, mis koik oleks voinud olla.Ja siis, nagu valk selgest taevast, votab Angelina uhendust. Mida ta tahab? Kas Adam julgeb elada ohtlikult? Kui kaugele on ta valmis minema uue voimaluse nimel?

Jack Higgins, master of the modern thriller, teams up with Justin Richards, bestselling author of Dr Who, to deliver a pulse-pounding new instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins…This third gripping novel about the adventures of teenage twins Rich and Jade Chance takes the action and adventure to a new calibre – then pulls the trigger…With their secret agent dad in trouble, Jade and Rich are flung into a headlong series of chases, fights and captures that leads them to the arid deserts of the Middle East. There, the pair come up against terrifying new villains and surprising allies as an assassination attempt threatens international relations and a buried secret of the first Gulf War comes explosively to light…

Three classic Richard Sharpe adventures.Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore’s forces, Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, which in turn offers an escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.Richard Sharpe and the battle of Assaye, September 1803Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery by an English officer who has defected from the East India Company to join the Mahratta Confederation. In the hunt for the renegade Englishman, Sharpe penetrates deep into enemy territory where he is followed relentlessly by his worst enemy, Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803Sir Arthur Wellesley's army is closing on the retreating Mahrattas in western India. Marching with the British is Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishing he had stayed a sergeant.