{"title":"Illustrated by Ruby Taylor","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780711271067","title":"Freddie Mercury","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling \u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh \u003cb\u003edreamt of having a fabulous life. \u003c\/b\u003eWhen his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a\u003cb\u003e love of playing rock'n'roll songs on the piano.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen... and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This moving book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline \u003c\/b\u003ewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebestselling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardback\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with \u003ci\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128877318322,"sku":"9780711271067","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780711271067_99652c2b-96fa-4771-993f-1bd0bb204823.jpg?v=1786014819"},{"product_id":"9780008601768","title":"Rum Made Me Do It","description":"\u003cp\u003e60 Tantalisingly Tropical Cocktails!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRum is on the rise as one of the fastest-growing spirits in the drinks market; the variety of the rums you can buy is growing in number, so much so that you can now find Cachaça, British and even French Caribbean rum, all with deliciously different notes. Known to be one of the sweeter spirits, it is revered in tried-and-tested cocktail classics such as the Mojito, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, and Dark ’n’ Stormy, as well as in creative new twists like the Flaming Dr Pepper, Golden Wave and Hot Buttered Rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd of course some rum punch sharers for those sunny summer gatherings! Here, in one fabulous collection of fruity, smooth and fun recipes, you’ll find all the cocktails you need to get that rum cocktail fix!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128971886770,"sku":"9780008601768","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008601768.jpg?v=1785659056"},{"product_id":"9780008260170","title":"Prosecco Made Me Do It","description":"Do your ears perk up when you hear the telltale pop of a prosecco bottle? Do you think every drink is just a little bit nicer with bubbles? Prosecco is no longer just a sparkling wine, it’s a cultural phenomenon, a party in a glass.This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to a whole world of bubbly beverages, and showcase the potential of Prosecco. From the classic bellini and fresh fruit mimosa, to a wide range of sparkling cocktails, the recipes in this book are light, fizzy, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends—or yourself!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201198817458,"sku":"9780008260170","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008260170.jpg?v=1785658532"},{"product_id":"9780008280307","title":"Gin Made Me Do It","description":"\u003cp\u003e2016 was officially the “year of gin” in the UK, with sales topping £1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic’s sidekick, it’s sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink. This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to a host of cocktails from the classic to the cutting edge, and showcase the versatile potential of gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Gin Made Me Do It, gin aficionado and cocktail maven Jassy Davis explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect blend, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver delicious cocktails for every occasion. From the perfect G\u0026amp;T and updates on classics like the Aviator and the Vesper, to a wide range of herbaceous cocktails, the recipes in this book are fresh, flavourful, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends—or yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201244528818,"sku":"9780008280307","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008280307.jpg?v=1785658775"},{"product_id":"9780008300210","title":"Tequila Made Me Do It","description":"60 tantalising tequila and mezcal cocktailsTequila and mezcal are tipped to be the hot spirits of the year, and Tequila Made Me Do It offers everything you need to create 60 tantalising cocktails right at home.Following the best-selling Prosecco Made Me Do It and Gin Made Me Do It, this enchantingly illustrated book will introduce you to the incredible world of agave-based cocktails, and showcase the true potential of spicy tequila and smoky mezcal. From the classic margarita and its hibiscus, Cadillac, and tamarind brethren, to a wide range of smoky, citrusy, and delectable cocktails, such as the Oaxacan Dead and Levitation, the recipes in this book are fun to create – and even more fun to drink! These 60 delicious cocktail recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork by Ruby Taylor, in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends – or yourself!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201251541170,"sku":"9780008300210","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008300210.jpg?v=1785658601"},{"product_id":"9780008530372","title":"Vodka Made Me Do It","description":"\u003cp\u003e60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka CocktailsVodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are vodka-based. From the punchy Moscow Mule and the pink-hued Cosmopolitan, to the sweet-smooth Espresso Martini and the Bloody Mary pick-me-up, this beautifully illustrated book shows off the best of vodka cocktails that are fun and easy to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vodka Made Me Do It seasoned mixologist, writer and cocktail consultant Colleen Graham explains everything you need to know about this versatile spirit: how to make tasty vodka infusions, which mixers blend well and how to create flavourful cocktails for every occasion. Including twists on classic cocktails – from bellinis and punches, to a whole host of delicious martinis – you’ll soon be saying; ‘Sip sip hooray for vodka!’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205999591602,"sku":"9780008530372","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008530372.jpg?v=1785658790"},{"product_id":"9781999967932","title":"Music","description":"'Wide-ranging, colourful and absorbing.' - GuardianLearn about how different genres started – including classical, folk, jazz, gospel, rock 'n' roll, country, punk, grunge and pop. Discover the stories of maestros including Beethoven, Wei Liangfu, Django Reinhardt, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Maria Callas, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong and Beyonce. Marvel at the orchestra with a huge illustration set in the Royal Albert Hall, and find out about ancient instruments from all over the world. Experience amazing musical moments from the first ever saxophone and early sound recording to the invention of the record and artificial intelligence. All this and more features in this richly illustrated timeline of music from 60,000 years ago to the present day.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43206312788146,"sku":"9781999967932","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781999967932_8ccb4f38-e01c-429e-86db-249084cd0e92.jpg?v=1786031951"},{"product_id":"9780008522346","title":"Lockdown Made Me Do It","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen life gives you lockdown, make quarantinis!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling Made Me Do It cocktail book series comes Lockdown Made Me Do It – the perfect guide to making simple and delicious cocktails at home. The 60 recipes in this beautiful hardback gift book can all be made with minimal ingredients from the most basic of drinks cabinets, and easily sourced in your weekly shop or herb window box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDown to your last lemon, a soda water mini and the last dregs of tequila? Voila – a refreshing Pepe Collins!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr stocked with only honey, gin and a bowl of citrus fruit – the delectable Bees Knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon and a haul of mint creates an excellent Mint Julep and ice, rosé and sugar and you’ve got a sunny-day Frosé!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour kitchen is only ever one rum cocktail away from being a tiki bar. Your living room just needs a pair of Spritzes to turn it into an Italian trattoria. Your hallway can be an old-fashioned members’ club in London, full of whisky and gossip, while your bathroom makes a great stand-in for Miami – as long as you take a Mojito into the tub. With the right drink, you can conjure up every chic city bar or rustic seaside shack you’ve ever dreamt of drinking in. And with the recipes in this book, you can enjoy a perfect night out while staying safely in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are paired-down drinks made with a few select, easy-to-source ingredients and the kind of liquors inhabiting everyone’s drinks cabinet – as well as a few iconic cocktails to try, should you happen to have some seldom-used bitters or a long-lost vermouth collecting dust. You can get a bit technical with some of the cocktails, and add a few bartender twists, or keep it loose and simple. Make Gin Rickeys with vodka, Whisky Flips with brandy, and Margaritas with white rum. Now is the time for experimenting and having fun. And who knows? Maybe lockdown will help you invent a new cocktail classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221706846581,"sku":"9780008522346","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008522346_0009ddd9-cd6c-4c38-aeb9-ae9fc77668bc.jpg?v=1785658611"},{"product_id":"xcocktails_made-me-do-it-mix","title":"COCKTAILS MADE ME DO IT","description":"This sumptuously illustrated cocktail recipe box set includes 50 cocktail recipe cards and 32-page mini booklet, including cocktail classics and innovative new favorites, from the bestselling Made Me Do It series.From the perfect classic Manhattan to the deliciously innovative Rosaquiri, learn the art of mixology in your own home bar, with wipe-clean recipe cards exquisitely illustrated by Ruby Taylor. The illustrated 32-page mini booklet provides expert tips and tricks for creating the perfect cocktail, including shaking vs stirring, dry vs wet shakes, how to create the perfect garnishes, and more—as well as simple recipes for homemade syrups and infusions.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495420338549,"sku":"9780008853488","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008853488.jpg?v=1786618095"},{"product_id":"spritzes-made-me-do-it","title":"Spritzes Made Me Do It","description":"Three, two, one! Spritzes are now the go-to cocktail of the century and for good reason. Vibrant, refreshing and effervescent, there’s a sparkling recipe perfect for everyone. A spritz’s allure lies within its versatility and variety, and in Spritzes Made Me Do It you’ll discover 60 ways to enjoy a divine bubbly blend.             This illustrated gift book pairs stunning original artwork with recipes driven by lower alcohol content and a celebratory vibe. The hot trend of Daycaps and day drinking means spritzes are experiencing a massive global surge in popularity — you may have noticed the striking Aperol Spritz catching your eye at every turn, with a global reach of 4 billion consumed annually! Then the floral Hugo Spritz became this year’s summer darling, featuring everywhere from Wetherspoons to Claridges.             In the iconic Made Me Do It style, Spritzes Made Me Do It covers 60 recipes that include the time-honoured classics — Campari Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, Aperol Spritz, Venetian Spritz, Hugo Spritz and more — fruity spritzes perfect for summer and recipes that are almost a spritz but double the fun, along with mixology tips and zero-proof swaps, all packaged in a beautiful gifty format.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57573153800565,"sku":"9780008870249","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-ruby-taylor.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}