Stuart Walton Books

From its original meaning as a gaping void, or the emptiness that precedes the whole of creation, chaos has taken on the exclusive meaning of confusion, pandemonium and mayhem. This definition has become the overarching word to describe any challenge to the established order; be it railway strikes or political dissent, any unexpected event is routinely described in the media and popular parlance as 'chaos'. Yet, in his incisive new study, Stuart Walton argues that this is a pitifully one-dimensional view of the world. He claims that many of the great social, political, artistic and philosophical advances have emerged from periods of disorder and from the refusal to think within the standard paradigms. Walton claims that we are superstitious about any state of affairs in which anything could happen because we have been taught to prefer the imposition of rules in every aspect of our lives, from our diets to our romances. Yet this book demonstrates that these restrictions are responsible for the very alienation that has characterised postwar society; the same withdrawal that could have been avoided if we had simply embraced the chaos.

Think you know your way around the world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance? Test your knowledge with trivia and brag about it like a Skeksis would. Or, perhaps your personality is more in-tune with the humble Mystics. Discover where you belong in Henson's extraordinary world with this book packed with character quizzes Explore your dark side and discover your inner Skeksis, test your bravery to see if you would be the type of Gelfling to join the rebellion, and open your mind to tricky trivia to feel like the wise Aughra in this fantastical quiz book featuring full-color photos from Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

2 Volume Set of The World Encyclopedia of Wine by Stuart Walton and The World Encyclopedia of Cheese by Juliet Harbutt.

This accessible reference guide provides all the facts you need to enjoy wines, beers and spirits to the full, with background information on how they are made, best-known producers and brand names, flavours, aromas and serving advice.

A globetrotting tour of the world's wine regions: from Bordeaux ro Rioja, from The Lebanon to California, and from South Africa's Cape to Australia's Barossa Valley...The 12 major grape varieties: their aromas, flavors and characters, and tasting notes on each grape variety...The Practiticalities: how to keep and serve wine, and how to be bold when matching wine with food...Recommended producers and guides to the top vintages...Over 250 beautiful color illustrations, vivid photography and over 30 hand-painted maps.

A boxed set consisting of two colour illustrated books, including a guide to wines of the world and an encyclopaedia of cheeses of the world.

The ultimate Bartender's Guide, how to create delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks using spirits, liqueurs, wine, beer and mixers. Instructions for making over 500 cocktails. Basic techniques and terminology.

The essential reference guide to a vast array of drinks, cocktails and how to make them, with fascinating details and invaluable tips of the trade.

This book provides a photographic journey through the world of wine. Included is information on the leading vineyards, region by region. All of the world's great wines are described and evaluated: from the familiar vineyards of Spain and France, to the lesser known producers of Chile and Australia. -- Maps and vintage charts show the finest regions and growers -- Glossary of wine terms -- Guide to the world's major grape varieties