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Soft Drinks and Fruit Juice Problems Solved, Second Edition, follows the innovative question and answer format of the first edition, presenting a quick problem-solving reference. Questions like: Does the use of a preservative in a product mean that it does not need to be pasteurized? How much deviation from ingredient specification is needed to cause a noticeable alteration in product quality? What kinds of organisms will grow in bottled waters? When is it necessary to obtain expert assistance in the event of a contamination incident? are all answered in detail.

The book's new introduction covers basic questions about soft drinks, their ingredients, and packaging. Additional new chapters expand on microbiological problems, shelf life and storage, and fruit juices and nectars, as well as product nutrition and health claims. Final chapters offer soft drink and fruit juice data sources.

Written by authors with extensive industrial experience, the book is an essential reference and problem-solving manual for professionals and trainees in the beverage industry.

Friendship is a million little moments, but can it survive this one? Three friends embark on a luxury cruise to celebrate their ten-year reunion in this heartfelt story of how long-held secrets can catch up with even the best of friendsLife was about living, experiencing and emotions. The good and the bad. You had to laugh to cry. You had to love to hurt. You had to jump to fall or fly.Best friends Abbie, Jess and Ricki are set to recreate a school trip they took ten years earlier to the historic port town of Albany, the oldest city on the stunning turquoise coastline of Western Australia.Ricki, a dedicated nurse, harbours a dream she hasn''t chased. Is she actually happy or stuck in a rut?Jess, a school teacher and single mother to little Ollie, had a tough upbringing but found her way through with the help of her closest male friend, Peter. But Peter has bought an engagement ring and is ready to propose to Ricki . . .Abbie had it all: a career, a loving boyfriend and a future, but a visit to the doctor bears scary news. Her world is tumbling down and she feels adrift at sea.SECRETS BETWEEN FRIENDS is a poignant novel of romance, family dynamics and friendship. Through her highly relatable, sympathetic characters, beloved Australian storyteller Fiona Palmer writes about issues, experiences and emotions we have all faced while posing the ultimate question: What is really important in this life?''Palmer is at the top of her game here'' - iBOOKS EDITOR''a heartfelt tale of how long-held secrets can catch up with even the closest of mates'' YOURS''Tender and emotive when necessary, yet not short on fun and witty banter. Fiona''s ability to create an emotional connection with the reader was a beautiful thing to experience'' GEMSBOOKNOOK''a beautiful, moving, touching story... do make sure you have the tissues handy'' FAMILY SAGA REVIEWS**CONTAINS BONUS EXTRACT from Fiona''s latest novel, The Wrong Sister**PRAISE FOR FIONA PALMER''Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners'' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD''Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better'' - Rachael Johns''makes for compelling reading, and issues and emotions the characters face have the power to make us think about our own friendships, families and romantic lives'' BETTER READING''Her scenes are vivid and genuine, just as her characters are'' - BOOK''D OUT''A good old-fashioned love story'' - SUNDAY MAIL''A heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams'' - femail.com.au

A poignant novel of heartbreak, adoption and family secrets Emma, a nurse and busy mother of three, has always dreamed of having a sister.Michelle, at 46, wonders if it''s too late to fall in love and find her birth parents.Sarah, career woman and perfectionist homemaker, struggles to keep up with the Joneses.Bill, 72, feels left behind after the death of his adored wife.Adam can''t stop thinking about the father he never had. These five very different people are all connected but separated by secrets from the past. Sisters and Brothers will both break and warm your heart in a way that only bestselling Australian storyteller Fiona Palmer can.''Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners'' Sydney Morning Herald''Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better'' RACHAEL JOHNS''Heartbreak, love and sibling relationships'' New Idea**Contains BONUS extract from Fiona''s latest novel, TINY WHITE LIES**

A classic love story about manners, men and modern romance retold by bestselling Australian author, Fiona PalmerWestern Australia, 2019: The Bennets are a farming family struggling to make ends meet. Lizzy, passionate about working the land, is determined to save the farm. Spirited and independent, she has little patience for her mother''s focus on finding a suitable man for each of her five daughters.When the dashing Charles Bingley, looking to expand his farm holdings, buys the neighbouring property of Netherfield Park, Mrs Bennet and the entire district of Coodardy are atwitter with gossip and speculation. Will he attend the local dance and is he single? These questions are soon answered when he and Lizzy''s sister Jane form an instant connection on the night. But it is Charlie''s best friend, farming magnate Will Darcy, who leaves a lasting impression when he slights Lizzy, setting her against him.Can Lizzy and Will put judgements and pride aside to each see the other for who they really are? Or in an age where appearance and social media rule, will prejudice prevail?Australia''s bestselling storyteller Fiona Palmer reimagines Jane Austen''s beloved classic tale of manners and marriage, transporting an enduring love story in this very twenty-first century novel about family, female empowerment and matters of the heart.**CONTAINS BONUS EXTRACT from Fiona''s latest novel, THE LONG WEEKEND**

Two families escape the rat race to holiday at a remote coastal retreat, but what lies are they telling themselves and each other? The new family drama by beloved Australian storyteller Fiona PalmerAshley has recently lost her husband. Daughter Emily is being bullied online.Best friend Nikki is holding a huge secret. And why is husband, Chris, receiving so many text messages lately?Their teenage children are glued to technology, be it PlayStation, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat . . .The two women hatch a plan: for three weeks, both families will stay in a rustic, remote coastal camp with no phone reception. While the teenagers struggle to embrace this new world of self-entertaining in the rugged bushland, the adults are trying to maintain a certain facade. Soon, around the flames of the camp fire, their tiny white lies might just begin to be exposed. Praise for Fiona Palmer:''There''s an honesty to Palmer''s characters that transports you into the heart of their worlds'' Australian Women''s Weekly''It''s a story about family, female empowerment and matters of the heart'' Woman''s Day''Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners'' Sydney Morning Herald''Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better'' RACHAEL JOHNS**Contains BONUS extracts from Fiona''s Top Ten bestseller SECRETS BETWEEN FRIENDS and recent bestseller THE LONG WEEKEND**

Four perfect strangers. Three days. Can one weekend away change your life? The unputdownable new drama by one of Australia''s most beloved storytellersComing together for a writing workshop with bestselling author Jan Goldstein, four strangers converge upon a luxury forest retreat. But along with their notepads and laptops, each of the participants has brought some emotional baggage.Beth is a solo parent and busy career woman haunted by a tragic car accident. Simone, the youngest at 26, is a successful Instagram star but she''s hiding behind a facade. Jamie is the only man. He''s a handsome personal trainer - but he looks out of place with a pen in his hand. Finally, Alice is a wife and mum recovering from post-natal depression. She and Jamie soon realise they are not such perfect strangers after all.Only one thing is for sure: on this creative getaway, nothing will go according to script.''The Long Weekend delivers to readers the perfect chance to escape from their own lives, if just for a few hours. Readers can expect a raft of revelations around postnatal depression, secret affairs, hidden identities, parental neglect and untold truths, with a few steamy sex scenes'' Books+Publishing''Delves deep into themes of secret affairs, hidden identities, parental neglect and untold truths'' Who Weekly''Fiona Palmer is a writer who demonstrates great facility for storytelling, for swiftly moving a plot along. She writes relatable characters. I have no doubt that The Long Weekend will be another bestseller'' Living Arts Canberra''An emotionally charged and engaging novel, with a good and interesting cast'' Canberra Weekly**Contains BONUS extract from Fiona Palmer''s latest novel, The Wrong Sister**Praise for Fiona Palmer:''There''s an honesty to Palmer''s characters that transports you into the heart of their worlds'' Australian Women''s Weekly''It''s a story about family, female empowerment and matters of the heart'' Woman''s Day''Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners'' Sydney Morning Herald''Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better'' RACHAEL JOHNS''Heartbreak, love and sibling relationships'' New Idea

Sometimes, your heart knows the truth even before you do. The new page-turning family drama from one of Australia''s most popular storytellers.As she approaches thirty, dedicated nurse Ellen Sutton''s life is how she wants it - well, almost. Her younger sister, Carrie, seems to have it all sorted though: a successful hair business, a devoted new boyfriend and a rosy future together. Even Ellen''s brother, Bodhi, is settled with his petite, super-chill chef girlfriend, Ingrid. So why does Ellen suddenly give up her career and family for the red dust and toil of an outback cattle station? She''s never run from anything before - it''s new territory in more ways than one.But Ellen can''t run forever. And a family camping trip to Western Australia''s beautiful Karijini country brings the three women together once again.This trip won''t be the dream camping holiday for any of them. But one way or another, it will show them the truth. The Wrong Sister is a heartfelt story about dreams, the importance of family and finding your true self.''A heart-wrenching drama set in the picturesque Karijini country by one of Australia''s favourite storytellers'' Who WeeklyPraise for the bestselling novels of Fiona Palmer:''Delves deep into themes of secret affairs, hidden identities and untold truths'' Who Weekly''The Long Weekend delivers to readers the perfect chance to escape from their own lives, if just for a few hours'' Books+Publishing''Fiona Palmer is a writer who demonstrates great facility for storytelling, for swiftly moving a plot along. She writes relatable characters'' Living Arts Canberra''Gripping'' Take 5 Monthly