The next action-packed installment in the Christian kids' series that uncovers the backstory of one of the most beloved characters in Odyssey—Mr. Whittaker.Perfect for the whole family, Young Whit and the Shell Game takes readers on an exciting journey with Whit as he embarks on a train trip to Texas with his friend Emmy. The pair visits his relatives on a ranch and attends the Texas Centennial Fair, a grand event filled with movie stars, dignitaries, and ...

**Winner of the 2015 James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book and the 2015 IACP Jane Grigson Award.A revolutionary approach to making better-looking, better-tasting drinks.**In Dave Arnold’s world, the shape of an ice cube, the sugars and acids in an apple, and the bubbles in a bottle of champagne are all ingredients to be measured, tested, and tweaked.With Liquid Intelligence, the creative force at work in Booker & Dax, New York City’s high-tech bar, bring...

The backstory of John Avery Whittaker, the beloved patriarch of the Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas, continues with more intriguing mysteries and exciting action. Book 2 concerns a coffin previously hidden under the floor in an old, supposedly haunted mansion and the meaning behind an old journal bequeathed to Johnny by his grandfather.

The Young Whit series is the perfect gift for Adventures in Odyssey fans. It also welcomes new readers into the Odyssey universe as it introduces them to the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they dive in to the origin story of Whit and his many exciting mysteries and adventures.In Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention, the fifth book in the series, Young Johnny Whittaker's friend Huck is still in jail....

The Young Whit series is the perfect gift for Adventures in Odyssey fans. It also welcomes new readers into the Odyssey universe as it introduces them to the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they dive into the origin story of Whit and his many exciting mysteries and adventures.In Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator, the fourth book in the series, Young Johnny Whittaker tries to save Duke Universi...

Something sinister happened decades ago to disgrace the Whittaker name. Can young Whit discover the truth about his family history—and find the traitor's treasure—before they're gone forever?This Odyssey book series explores the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. The series introduces newcomers to the larger world of Odyssey. For readers who are already Odyssey-philes, the novels provide the history of the franchise's most important character...

In Young Whit and the Thieves of Barrymore, the third book in the series, Johnny's family adjusts to his stepmother Fiona's blindness due to a riding accident. Johnny and his father, Harold, also discover more about the old journal and the mysterious cloth that seems to heal people miraculously. Meanwhile, Johnny and his friend Emmy investigate as mysterious strangers move into town. Are the strangers planning to rob the town's bank?The Young Whit series welcomes newcomers...

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Transforming tropical drinks with powerful techniques from the modernist barWeaving together lessons from the craft cocktail revival, history of the tropical canon, and today’s cutting-edge bar techniques, master mixologist Garret Richard and award-winning cocktail writer Ben Schaffer provide a unique handbook for the tropical cocktail’s next wave.Crucial techniques are clearly detailed, including how to balance syrups, flash blend, handle carbonation, tack...

“…it is so beautiful to follow Jesus, to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, that you then find balance and move forward.” – Pope FrancisWalking in the footsteps of Jesus is a nice image, one which we aspire to as Christians. We go to mass, we pray, but we feel like there is more we could be doing and aren’t sure what next steps to take.In Following Christ: Developing the Practices of an Intentional Disciple, authors Dave Nodar, Fr. Erik Arnold, and Al...

The Regent' is, if not a sequel to 'The Card', then a 'Further Adventures of' the eponymous hero of that novel.Denry Machin is now forty-three and begins to feel that he is getting old, that making money and a happy home life are not enough and that he has lost his touch as the entrepreneur and entertainer of the 'Five Towns'.In fact, as he says to himself 'What I want is change - and a lot of it too!'. A chance meeting at the local theatre leads to his going to London and then... (Summary...