'There was no warning of any kind . . .'Friday rush-hour. Martin Gregory, laden with packages, just manages to catch the 4.48 train. Tomorrow is his wife's birthday - he has a surprise in store - and he plans to devote the weekend to her and their beloved dogs. But Saturday morning, Martin rises early and does something so horrific, so inexplicable and so out of character his only option is to run . . .And from this shocking incident the journey begins. With the help of a t...

'Scotland's leading whisky expert' - The TimesMalt whisky has captured the hearts of spirits drinkers worldwide. This companion to Scotland's distilleries explores the history of malt whisky, how it is distilled and the contribution made by each ingredient throughout the process. Author Charles MacLean, a world authority on Scottish malt whisky, shows you how best to appreciate whisky and evaluate its subtleties, as well as how to describe its complex arom...

From humble beginnings in Perth in the early nineteenth century Matthew Gloag established a thriving whisky business that found favour with the royal household and the Scottish public alike. The family business he established struck gold in 1896 when they created the The Famous Grouse - a blended whisky that became a national favourite. Through innovative and entertaining marketing campaigns it has developed into a much-loved and bestselling brand. Celebrated whisky writer Charles MacLean ...

‘For the reader who knows little about whisky, this is a book that will easily and enjoyably fill that gap.’ Sir Alexander McCall SmithWith a foreword by Sir Alexander McCall Smith, award-winning writers Charles MacLean and Gavin D. Smith offer a rollocking narrative; describing the adventures of the legendary characters who shaped the whisky industry and how three basic ingredients – grain, yeast and water – combine to make a drink with a multitude of dif...

A wide-ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland's distilleries, with text by renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean and photographs by Lara Platman and Alan MacDonald*.*Treating Scotland as eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the 'cultural terroir' of the country's fifty greatest distilleries; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such an exquisite range of whiskies. Specially commissioned photographs capture the texture of the surrounding l...

Justice for All identifies ten central flaws in the criminal justice system and offers an array of solutions – from status quo to evolution to revolution – to address the inequities and injustices that far too often result in courtrooms across the United States.From the investigatory stage to the sentencing and appellate stages, many criminal defendants, particularly those from marginalized communities, often face procedural and structural barriers that taint the criminal ...

Unforgettable, Charlie Maclean’s sparkling debut novel, is a sexy, gritty tale of present day star-crossed lovers. A chance encounter throws together Alex, a restless dreamer and unhappy lawyer searching for love, and Julia, a headstrong actress determined to succeed. Unforgettable splits and alternates between Alex and Julia’s breathlessly-real love affair, across London and beyond, and Alex’s downbeat life in Camden without her. In...

Summer, 1660. Cromwell is dead and Charles Stuart has been restored to the throne. Men who supported the Protectorate are being hunted down as traitors.'S. G. MacLean can make any historical period sing with life' Antonia HodgsonBy the summer of 1660 the last remnants of the Republic have been swept away and the Stuarts have been restored under their king, Charles II. A list of regicides believed to be involved in the death of Charles I is ...

Leadership Development in Saudi Arabia offers a comprehensive examination of the role of leadership development in expanding capabilities for national economic development, accelerating realization of the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic transformation.Based on nine case studies of leading Saudi companies, this book explores how and why firms invest in leadership development and assesses its current state in Saudi Arabia. It provide...

This book delves into a multitude of practices that, although deemed “lawful” by courts, are undeniably “awful” and unethical. From police officers employing deceit to extract confessions or consent to search, to prosecutors manipulating innocent individuals to relinquish their rights and plead guilty, to excessive force by law enforcement, these practices erode public trust in the criminal legal system and deny justice to those affected.With a critical examination of these deeply ...

52 of the world's best whisky distilleries explored from the comfort of your armchair, plus tasting notes and recommendations for all the bottles you should be drinking.**'**In a career spanning nearly two decades, the British native has become an award-winning author on [whisky] and has visited well over 250 producers across every corner of the globe... A compelling read and makes a great gift for the whisky lovers in your life this season."...

Actes du colloque de Valence (15-18 mai 2002), organisé par la Société française d'étude du XVIe siècle et l'Association Renaissance-Humanisme-Réforme. Edité par Michel Bideaux et Marie-Madeleine Fragonard. Les universités du XVIe siècle ont elles été, comme l'ont donné à croire de grands écrivains du temps et l'historiographie ultérieure, des bastions de résistance aux nouveaux modes de pensée, de foi, de savoir apportés par l’Humanisme, la Renaissance, la Réforme et la Contre-Réforme ? L...