Peter Duncan Knihy

Focusing on the art of winemaking with concentrates, this comprehensive guide by Duncan offers invaluable insights drawn from his extensive experience. It's designed as an essential reference for both novice and seasoned winemakers, providing practical techniques and expert knowledge. With 96 pages of detailed information, it serves as a crucial resource for anyone looking to enhance their winemaking skills.

How to reproduce the flavour and quality of commercial wines in your own home, using easily-obtained ingredients. Sauternes, hocks, madeiras and champagne are all possible with the help of this book.

Learn about our country and all the wonderful places and people in it. More than just the letters of the alphabet, these books contain fascinating tidbits about Canada in full colour with illustrations and photos. Not only will these books teach children about Canada while they learn their letters, but parents may learn a thing or two as well! “B” is for Beaver―our official national animal. “C” is for Canada―our country strong and free. “M” is for Maple Leaf―the symbol on our flag. "Z" is for Zed―the way Canadians say the letter, not Zee!

Mead is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water with yeast; of all the crafts of mankind, mead-making is certainly one of the oldest. This practical book will inspire you to take up this admirable craft. It includes chapters on honey selection, mead-making techniques, and forty-two recipes.

Reporter Laura Ames and magazine photographer Pete Farrell fly out to rich novelist John Hope Hamilton's private, tropical island to interview him. But as soon as they arrive, they discover that the novelist's secretary Mary Belle has died under mysterious circumstances and that Cuba, his voluptuous new secretary, is doing a lot more for him than taking dictation. The real story here could be murder... and the killing might not be over. "There are a lot of sexual hijinks of the 1950s Playboy variety, including a couple of pretty funny sex scenes. Duncan's touch is light, and his style is smooth. This one's fun to read." Bill Crider "Self-deprecating and making humorous hay out of his sexual frustration, Pete is a fun narrator and it’s his voice that makes The Telltale Tart a comic romp." Strange Type

Greenhill Tennessee Police chief Buck Peters, an upstanding citizen and the deacon of his local church, investigates the murder Rita, a wealthy widow known as the "town tramp." The prime suspect is Kip Belton, the police commissioner, whose alibi is that he was with his wife, Lacey, at the time of the killing. There's just one problem with that story. Buck knows it's a lie...because he was having sex with Lacey, his first love, when the murder happened. And that's only the beginning of Buck's problems. Rita kept a diary that could rip the town apart... "A racy, fast-moving murder mystery packed in his usual, very clever style. The book is packed with humorous situations written in Peter's own delightful manipulation of the English language." The Courier-Journal "A hilarious detective story about crime in a small town, a skillful blend of sex and satire. " Hartford Courant "A rare pearl... optimistic Jim Thompson," Jean-Patrick Manchette

In this fascinating memoir, Dr. Peter Duncan and his wife Sylvia share their mission work in the small African village of Bonganga. From confronting deadly diseases to building relationships with the locals, the couple's experiences are both heartwarming and harrowing. With vivid storytelling and insightful reflections, Bonganga Experiences of a Missionary Doctor offers a unique perspective on the challenges and blessings of serving in a foreign land.

A Narrative of the Wesleyan Mission to Jamaica is a fascinating account of the history and social conditions of Jamaica during the 19th century. Peter Duncan's narrative provides valuable insights into the role of religion in colonial societies, as well as the political and economic forces that shaped life in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Mead, once favored by Viking marauders and medieval kings, is experiencing a resurgence, and this guidebook provides everything needed to create it at home. With just honey, water, and yeast, readers can explore 43 diverse recipes, including dry and sweet variations, as well as classic drinks like honey bishop. The book offers essential tips on honey selection, fermentation, and necessary equipment, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned brewers. Discover the art of crafting melomels, pyments, and more.