The Pussers Cook Book

Author: Paul White
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781544690582
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
The Pussers Cook Book contains the most popular and loved traditional dishes from the Royal Navy's Galleys. Woven between the recipes are facts and tidbits about the food, the cooks and general life aboard ship. Along with the recipes, this book aims to preserve a segment of British history that is fading, all too quickly, into the grey sea-mists of oblivion.The Pussers Cook Book has been revised and updated, this is the 2019 edition.

Jackspeak

Author: Rick Jolly
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844861627
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 507

Book Description
Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous and colourful slang of the Senior Service, explaining in layman's termsthe otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4,000 alphabetical entries, it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in theservice. With useful cross-references and examples of common usagethroughout, along with excellent illustrations by Tugg, the cartoonistfrom service newspaper Navy News, it is the essential book forcurrent and ex-Navy personnel and their families, or anyone interested in the modern armed forces. Conway is proud to present a revised and updated edition of this classic volume, which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack, Jenny and Royal joining the Andrew, or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy.

Smuggler's Cove

Author: Martin Cate
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607747332
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove (the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era) take you on a colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki: its birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented; Hollywood starlets and scandals; and tiki’s modern-day revival, in this James Beard Award-winning cocktail book. Featuring more than 100 delicious recipes (original and historic), plus a groundbreaking new approach to understanding rum, Smuggler’s Cove is the magnum opus of the contemporary tiki renaissance. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite cocktail, tips on how to trick out your home tiki grotto, help stocking your bar with great rums, or inspiration for your next tiki party, Smuggler’s Cove has everything you need to transform your world into a Polynesian Pop fantasia. Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring—and often misunderstood—movements in American cultural history.

The Orb

Author: Paul White
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3743862298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45

Book Description
The Orb is a fast-paced, urban action, speculative fantasy adventure. After stealing the Orb from the Librarians, she is on her way to meet the Cardinal who has promised to pay fifty thousand pounds to lay his hands on the Orb. But the Librarians what their treasure back and are willing to go to great lengths to ensure that happens. However, they are not the only ones chasing the Orb. Both the Paladin and Mamluk would like the opportunity to taste the secret powers the Orb holds. They and others are going to make her journey north a very interesting road trip.

Jack's Dits

Author: Paul White
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781718162709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
With hundreds of men, tons of military paraphernalia, complicated machinery, technological equipment, weaponry, stores and various other forms of kit, you could be assured that not every day was straightforward and undemanding.Equipment failed.People made mistakes.Accidents and mishaps occurred.Personalities and characters clashed.Add to this mix the activities of matelots on a 'run ashore' in those far-flung, unsavoury and questionable seaports. Include beer, spirits, wine, women and song into the equation and the resulting concoction is a wonderful hothouse for the creation of imaginative narrative. The goings-on, from both aboard and ashore, created astonishing accounts of events to be told at stand easy or after a watch; when the exaggerated telling's of the day's happenings would be shared in the mess square. This book is not one which simply and only harks back in nostalgic fashion to the past, Jack's Dits is an authentic validation, a historical record of royal naval social history; one told by the voices of those who served. It is a true and genuine recording of life during the Royal Navy's heydays, the late 1950's through to the earlier part of the 1980's.

Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat

Author: Martin Robson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844861961
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
As the crow flies'', ''chunder'', ''cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'', ''three sheets to the wind'' - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to? The navy has helped to shape modern society. The navy is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is disinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland. Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults. The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as ''splice the mainbrace''.

Miriam's Hex

Author: Paul White
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3743853493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
A dark tale of greed, selfishness and latent curses, laced with black humour, in a light-hearted way. Although there could be lessons learnt from Miriam's Hex, it is intended to be a simple, enjoyable tale of witchery and mischieve...or not. Miriam's Hex includes the story of how the book took 36 years to publish... a whole tale in itself.

Cocktails Cookbook

Author:
Publisher: FFD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
This extensive beginners guide to cocktails recipes book, contains 60 of the best Cocktails originating from the Caribbean Islands and the Americas, amazing cocktails that are enjoyed throughout the world. If you love cocktails and you've ever wanted to learn how to make exotic Caribbean cocktails at home then this cocktails cookbook is for you! Learn about the main ingredients of a cocktail; Rums, spirits, Liqueurs and herbs to enable you to truly understand the secrets of great tasting cocktails and how to mix them. All drink recipes in this book are grouped by the main alcoholic ingredients, Rum and Spirits Tequila, Liqueur and non-alcoholic. Inside you will find recipes that cover the most popular cocktails and classic cocktails, such as: Mojito Pina Colada Mai Tai Daiquiri Margarita Long Island Iced Tea Tequila Sunrise Planter's Punch You'll also discover new cocktail drink recipes and Contemporary Cocktails: Caribbean Sunset Tropical Champagne Punch Bahama Mama Elvis Rum Punch Santo Libre Blanchisseuse Rum Punch Non-alcoholic cocktails (Mocktails) and many more! Are you having a cocktail party, hosting an important celebration or just wanting to have cocktails at home? Whether you're wanting to host a cocktail party, having cocktails for three friends, wanting to impress a date or simply just enjoy the cocktail culture, discover how to mix a wide selection of exotic Caribbean drinks that your guests will enjoy. Learn how to mix cocktails like a real bartender! Impress your friends and family by learning mixing tips to create fantastically tasting cocktails without having to be a member of the IBA. Learn cocktail history and gain hints on how to create your own, unique cocktail drink recipes. This drink recipes book is a great bar book guide for any aspiring mixologist. Treat it as your own personal ultimate Bar book. Do you prefer Mocktails or have guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks? If you prefer non-alcoholic cocktails or want to cater for people that do not drink alcohol there is no reason for them to miss out. Discover non-alcoholic drink recipes that taste and look great and can be served to any age group. Re-live your holiday to the Caribbean! Why not re-live a recent trip to the Caribbean by recreating the cocktails that you may have experienced on your Caribbean vacation and by crafting cocktails that are worthy of any reputable cocktail bar. Cocktails for special occasions Cocktails are not just limited to parties but are versatile enough to grace important celebrations such as weddings and anniversaries. Gain hints on how a tropical cocktail drink would suit specific occasions. Now there is no need to visit an expensive cocktail bar, simply mix your own cocktails at home. This is your essential bar book for your home!

Galley

Author: Matthew Tew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910863817
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Rupert, Carla & the General

Author: Paul White
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3743856573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Rupert DeVille is happy. This evening Rupert has planned to surprise his girlfriend, Carla by proposing to her over a romantic meal. When Rupert is on his way to work that morning he is snatched off the street by two men in a white van. Live with Rupert during his abduction, learn about his dysfunctional parents, his fears, his dreams for the future and his love for Carla. Meanwhile, at home, Carla learns that Rupert is missing. Carla starts a frantic search to find Rupert and enlists the help of Rupert's employer, George, who is just about to retire. As Carla searches for Rupert we find out about her Fathers sudden death, her Mothers depression and Carla's own wayward past. Rupert, Carla & the General is a thrilling suspense romance written with a touch of wit and humour that will keep you turning page after page. Paul White has the rare ability to bring characters to life, making them real people with feelings, worries and inner doubts, just like you and I. Paul White has masterly crafted Rupert, Carla & the General into a work that leads the reader astray, down the dark alleyways of the past, before bringing them back into the glaring light of the present. Paul manages to do all this while weaving a mixture of laugh-out-loud humour and offbeat wit into the story.