New Releases by Jim Murray

Jim "Bearcat" Murray knows what it means to live and breathe Calgary Flames hockey, and he''s carved out his own spot in team history as an unforgettable character. The young man from Okotoks who once dreamed of becoming a jockey found his calling as the Flames'' longtime athletic trainer, went on to sip beer from the Stanley Cup, and later was unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame. Murray now reflects on decades of incredible memories, from the Flames'' earliest days after moving to Calgary in 1980, to the glory years of Lanny McDonald and Theo Fleury, to the madcap sequence of events that inspired a group of Boston Bruin fans to create The Bearcat Murray Fan Club. Packed with countless unforgettable gems, this rollicking tour of Flames history is essential reading for all fans.

A book skirting the area of profund suffering and dealing with the interior world of the psychotic and other struggles with reality.

This is the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to the world’s whiskies ever produced. Honest, forthright and proudly independent, Jim Murray has, for this 17th edition, tasted and rated over 4,500 whiskies, shedding light on more than 1,800 Scottish single malts, nearly 400 blended Scotches and in excess of 900 American whiskies. Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible provides an unrivalled and invaluable source of reference to the consumer, the whisky industry and the drinks trade alike. In terms of whisky, this is the gospel!

"Over 4,700 whiskies tasted, evaluated and rated"--Jacket.

Whispering Heart - Poems & MeditationsHow may the arrow the pangs declare?How may the wild the free ensnare?Or wits to wisdom's fools compare,as naked in the flames I flare?

The first part of the exciting graphic novel by two of the UK’s very brightest talents The world has changed forever, ravaged by climatic upheaval. The flooded metropolis of London has adapted to the rising sea levels: the elite gaze out over the Thames from their ivory towers, while the inhabitants of submerged pubs peer into the streets like specimens in an aquarium. Hired by a notorious underworld figure, Leo Noiret uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that stretches from the depths of Drowntown to the highest echelons of power. Meanwhile, aqua-courier Gina Cassel learns that young love can be a dangerous game when she becomes romantically involved with the heir to the Drakenberg Corporation. There’s a storm brewing in Drowntown, with Gina and Noiret at its heart... ‘Flooded civilisations have long been a staple of post-apocalyptic fiction... Few have executed their dystopian vision with quite as much panache as Robbie Morrison and Jim Murray do here’ SFX

Love whisky--or know someone who does? Here's the perfect gift! Not only does this kit contain an information-packed book written by Jim Murray, a world-renowned whisky expert, it also contains eight soapstone cubes. Just freeze the cubes and when you're ready to enjoy a drop of whisky, add them to the glass instead of ice. The delicious golden liquid won't get diluted! As you drink, savor Murray's knowledge and passionate views about the different brands and distillers, as well as a guide to the distilling process and tasting notes.

This is the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to whisky ever produced. Honest, forthright, and proudly independent, Jim Murray has tasted and rated over 5,000 world whiskies. The only truly global account of whisky, it is an invaluable source of reference to the consumer, the whisky industry, and the drinks trade alike.

JAMES M. MURRAY PhD. Professor Emeritus (Economics) University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Born on the Turtle Mountain Indian reservation in North Dakota (1932) Lived on Pine Ridge reservation in S.D. (1938-42); Crow Indian reservation (1945-49); Fort Totten reservation in N.D.(l949-50). Taught at five Universities the last being the Univ. of Wi.-Green Bay (1969-''93) Authored 50 articles and monographs, many of which were published. Served as a consultant to Native American Nations, corporations and government entities. (1958-1995)

Originally published: Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Co., 1988.

This is a comprehensive and highly entertaining reference book about whisky. Covering every type of whisky from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the sippin' whiskeys and bourbons of Kentucky and Tennessee, it gives essential information about what whiskies to drink and what the best ones taste like.

This established market leader is published well in time for the Christmas whiskey-buying surge and takes account of all the latest developments in the world of the wee dram. What makes this book such a tour de force, however, is the tasting notes on hundreds and hundreds of different brands. The author has traveled around the world checking out whiskey from distilleries as far-flung as Argentina and Thailand, as well as the world-leaders in Scotland, Ireland, the United States and Japan. In terms of whiskey, this is the gospel!

This will be the definitive book on whiskey and whiskey drinking, with every page a visually exciting and informative-packed celebration of the world''s finest liquor.

A study of American whiskey containing the author''s tasting notes. This book covers bourbon, Tennessee and rye whiskey and tells the story of each distillery and brand, from world leaders such as Jim Beam to rarely bottled drinks like Jack Daniel''s Barrel House.

Interest and consumption of whiskey is exploding in the U.S. with a 40% increase in 1995 alone. The Complete Guide to Whiskey provides the first and only handbook to all whiskeys -- not just scotch whiskys. Written by one of the whiskey world's leading experts, this book is an information-packed celebration of the world's noblest spirit. It provides expert guidance for those only recently introduced to the pleasures of a good malt, and a source of inspiration for all whiskey connoisseurs. The Complete Guide to Whiskey includes a step-by-step breakdown on how whiskey is produced and explains the key differences between various styles of whiskey. This book covers a wide range of topics, including: -- The Art of Making Whiskey -- Scotch Malt Whisky -- Scotch Blended Whisky -- Irish Whiskey -- Bourbon and American Whiskey -- Canadian Whiskey -- Whiskey from around the world

Whiskey''s origins -- Distilling history -- Making whiskey -- An A-Z of distilleries & brands -- Poteen -- Where to visit.

Written by one of the whiskey world''s leading experts.

This text provides a single-volume illustrated work of reference on the subject of whisky. It gives information on what whiskies to drink country by country, covering the best products of the major distilleries and the exciting output of the independents.

"....reads like his Pulitzer Prize-winnings columns in the Los Angeles Times. Witty, compelling, stinging..". -- Dave Anderson, The New York Times Jim Murray: The Autobiography of the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist met with universally stellar reviews when published in hardcover. Now available in paperback, Jim''s memoir resonates with wit and wisdom. Murray began his career as a Time reporter, covering Hollywood and politics, and eventually found his niche in sports. He went on to become the most revered sports columnist in America, earning the Pulitzer in 1991. In this captivating work, he shares his personal triumphs, youthful ambitions, and recent tragedies along with his favorite games, moments, cities, and personalities. Read the words of a man who one critic said "has more good lines than Shakespeare".