Shortlisted for the André Simon Drinks Book of the Year 2019 In this fascinating book, beer expert Mark Dredge dives into the history of lager, from how it was first brewed to what role was played by German monks and kings in the creation of the drink we know so well today. From the importance of 500-year-old purity laws to a scrupulously researched exploration of modern beer gardens (it's a hard life), Mark has delved deep into the story of the world's favourite beer. From 16th Century Bavaria to the recent popularity of specialist craft lagers, A Brief History of Lager is an engaging and informative exploration of a classic drink. Pint, anyone?

A boy born with supernatural gifts could be the long awaited prophet; a girl with deceitful intentions will risk it all for his secret. Sean Marrok lives in the Dredge under the controlling thumb of the Regime. His magic power to forsee events gives him the edge to win a two-million to one bet. But at what cost? Framed for destroying Regime property, Marrok finds himself on a commuter ship to the prison on Roan which gets ambushed, landing at the secret base of the Network. There Marrok again runs into Ambrosia, the exotic woman who believes he is destined to be the Savior of the people, and Chantelle, the sexy charmer who saves his life...again. Will Marrok see what's to come? Or will his third eye be blinded by his own decisions? A dark science-fiction novella weaving magic with manipulation that shows what happens when the oppressed have had enough and rise up to fight. Awarded honorable mentions in L. Ron Hubbard's 2013 Writer's of the Future contest.

Hopper dredges are designed to vacuum material from the sea floor through drag arms that load the material into the hold of the vessel. The cargo of mud, or sand, can then be transported to either an ocean disposal site, where the material is dropped to the bottom through openings in the bottom of the hull, or at an upland site such as a beach, or reclamation, where the material is pumped ashore by the ship. This method is most suited when excavating loose material from open areas for delivery to a distant disposal location. These vessels are generally certified to sail in coastal or ocean waters and are suited for working in rougher sea conditions beyond those suitable for other dredging plants.

Cold. Confused. Sold to the highest bidder. Samantha awakens to discover she is the property of Galactic Continuity, an intergalactic company specializing in breeding programs for species who are nearing extinction. At the Hub, a strange humanoid creature aggressively bids for her, and wins. Samantha knows what the alien wants, and she's not relinquishing her body without a fight. Ruler of the planet Brillar, Dredge is one of the only remaining Glims in the universe. This pale, dull oddity before him - this human - is his species' best hope for surviving the disease that is wreaking havoc on his planet. There is only one problem - she is non-compliant, combative, and worst of all: she is missing her shine. When the virus that killed most of his species begins devouring Dredge's body as well, will he be able to convince the human Samantha to breed before his light dies out? If you like considerate alpha aliens, determined female Earthlings, and high-stakes romance, reserve your copy of Dredge, the first book in the new sci-fi fantasy romance series, Galactic Seduction! Consent is sexy. Explicit, consensual encounters between main characters. No Stockholm Syndrome romances. Some allusions to rape. Book 1 of the Galactic Seduction Alien Abduction Romance Series. Book 1 - Dredge Book 2 - Ignis Book 3 - Tonx Book 4 - Cyndar Book 5 - Arachne