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Dolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin
palaces of Birmingham.It's a world of happiness and friendship, but
also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin
Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny,
but sometimes fate still plays its hand. Keen to expand her empire,
Dolly and Jack take on a new pub, but they are in for a shock when
a foul smell in one of the bedrooms turns out to come from a body
hidden in the wall. As the police hunt for their suspect, rumours
abound, spread by the local urchins - happy to be used as runners
for a little bit of food and a coin or two. But rumours can be
dangerous, and as one of the worst winters on record covers
everything in snow, Dolly and Jack have to fight for the lives they
have made for themselves, and for the urchins that they have come
to think of as family. Will the arrival of a new baby on Gin Barrel
Lane bring the promise of new hope, or will the long-awaited thaw
uncover new secrets and new tragedies... The Queen of Black Country
sagas is back on Gin Barrel Lane with a rip-roaring, heart-warming,
page-turning story of family, friendship and beating the odds.
Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. Praise for Lindsey
Hutchinson: 'A great story with a great mix of characters, well
written and keeps you hooked with each page turn!' Sarah Davies,
NetGalley 'A wonderful read ... The author writes so well, it's a
really hard novel to put down!' Grace Smith, NetGalley. 'Make sure
to read this book where you won't be disturbed because once it gets
going, you won't want to put it down' Andrea Ruiz, NetGalley 'A
very poignant, feel-good-factor novel' Shelia Easson, NetGalley
'Excellent story!' Stephanie Collins, NetGalley 'The story will
linger in your mind long after you finish it' The Avid Reader
Handling the Hard Stuff: Conversations on the Philosophy of Alcohol
provides students with a collection of articles that helps them
consider the implications of living in an alcohol-saturated world.
The anthology marries discussions on various styles of alcohol with
readings on the nature of identity, responsibility, freedom, sex,
gender, and virtue. Throughout, students are invited to explore a
number of thought-provoking questions such as: Are humans
evolutionarily programmed to desire the taste of fermenting fruit?
Do we fundamentally change our identity when we are inebriated? How
responsible, both legally and morally, are we for what we do while
inebriated? What role does alcohol play in the dating ritual? What
are the dangers of an addiction to alcohol? Each unit includes
pre-reading questions and prompts to introduce key topics and
prepare students for greater levels of engagement and questioning.
Written to help students engage more thoughtfully, concertedly, and
diligently with the concept of alcohol not just as a crutch or a
treat -but as something that can offer philosophical investigation
and discernment, Handling the Hard Stuff is an ideal resource for
courses and programs in philosophy.
Baijiu and Huangjiu are the mainstream alcoholic drinks in China
because of their long history and abundant cultural components.
With a history of over 7000 years, Huangjiu is one of the three
ancient alcoholic beverages in the world along with grape wine and
beer. Baijiu, one of the earliest distilled spirits, takes its
place in the top six distilled spirits in the world by enjoying a
history of over 2000 years.This popular science book introduces the
concept, history, culture, brewing techniques, flavor types and
characteristics of Baijiu and Huangjiu with vivid illustrations. In
addition, stories of famous people and alcohol brands, as well as
the health factors of Baijiu and Huangjiu are described in detail
in this book. Written by an expert team led by Professor Baoguo
Sun, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the
content also covers the research findings of Baijiu and Huangjiu.
Both informative and interesting, this book will provide readers
with a comprehensive and objective overview of Chinese alcohols.
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