Ian Buxton Boeken

In the history of naval warfare probably no type of ship has provided more firepower per ton than the monitor – indeed they were little more than a huge gun mounting fitted on a simple, self-propelled raft. Designed and built rapidly to fulfil an urgent need for heavy shore-bombardment during World War I, they were top secret in conception, and largely forgotten when the short-lived requirement was over. Nevertheless, they were important ships, which played a significant role in many Great War campaigns and drove many of the advances in long-range gunnery later applied to the battle fleet. Indeed, their value was rediscovered during the Second World War when a final class was built. Monitors were largely ignored by naval historians until Ian Buxton produced the first edition of this book in 1978. Although published privately, this became an established classic and copies of the first edition are now almost unobtainable, so this new edition will be welcomed by many. It has been completely revised, extended and redesigned to a generous large format which allows material deleted from the original edition for lack of space to be restored.

The book offers an extensive visual documentation of the British battleship Duke of York, highlighting its historical significance and wartime achievements, including sinking the German battleship Scharnhorst. Featuring a complete set of full-color plans and detailed photographs from construction to decommissioning, it captures the ship's modifications and interior structure. Accompanied by insightful narratives and captions, this work provides a thorough exploration of the battleship, making it an essential resource for warship enthusiasts.

Discover the exciting new world of craft distillers and whiskies from around the world in Ian Buxton's brilliant new addition to his 101 Whiskies series.

First authorised history of Morrison Bowmore including in-depth look at Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch distilleries and the company's whisky brands. Lavishly produced in full colour.

The fifth edition of the top-selling UK whisky guide, fully revised and updated. Witty, focused, practical pointers to some of the world's finest whiskies.

An A-Z book to celebrate the hippest drink on the international bar scene.

This new book from bestselling drinks writer Ian Buxton builds on the tremendous success of 101 Gins to Try Before you Die. It includes background details on distilleries and craft artisans, tasting notes and tips on the must-try latest gins as well as the eternal classics and longstanding favourites.

Written by two acknowledged authorities in the area, providing a unique overview of a developing and dynamic sector reflecting best current practice.

Main text, appreciation, commentary and annotations by Ian Buxton.

Third edition, fully revised and updated. 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited and the absurdly expensive, whisky expert Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. The book decodes the marketing hype and gets straight to the point; whether from India, America, Sweden, Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens and islands of Scotland, here are the 101 whiskies that you really want. Try them before you die - Slainte!