'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy ReichsAs any reader of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring — and popular — weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the fascinating tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins, showing how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads readers on a fascinating tour of the intricate, com
Four thirty-somethings deal with life and search for love in contemporary, urban, cosmopolitan society. The story is mainly told from the point of view of the female protagonist, Marine Vandale, but t
In this fourth mystery in the charming and witty Gin & Tonic series, private investigators Ginny and Teddy—with the help of their faithful pets—must unravel their most intriguing case yet…Even
"Even though she's unlicensed as an investigator, when someone from the local animal shelter approaches Ginny Mallard about looking into potential embezzlement, she convinces her bartender friend Tedd
Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized and creatively garnished "gin tonica" Spanish-style drink is taking the cocktail world by storm. Spaniards love their gin
Gin & tonic, the drink of the eighties, is more fashionable than ever before. Bars, clubs, gin menus in restaurants - gin is everywhere. This beautifully compiled book is an essential guide for gin l
This celebration of the clear liquor in all its guises will go down as smoothly as a lovingly created gin and tonic. A toast to gin, whether enjoyed straight, flavored, in a mixed drink, or as
Summer Cocktails is the newest addition to the Artisanal Kitchen series, adapted from Raising the Bar (Artisan, 2004) by master mixologist Nick Mautone. This is a handy guide to summer beverages, with
The gin-lover's companion to everything gin and everything cocktail. There's nothing quite like a gin and tonic on a hot day. Or on a cold day. But then there's nothing like a Dry Martini either. Or a
