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The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

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'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
... Read more
Message in the Bottle

A Guide to Tasting Wine

by Tim Gaiser ...

Tim Gaiser is an internationally renowned wine expert, educator, and blogger and one of less than 300 individuals worldwide ever to attain the Master Sommelier title. He is the former Director of Education and Education chair for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas.Unlock the secrets of professional wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, an industry expert with over three decades of ... Read more

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Tim Gaiser is an internationally renowned wine expert, educator, and blogger and one of less than 300 individuals worldwide ever to attain the Master Sommelier title. He is the former Director of Education and Education chair for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas.Unlock the secrets of professional wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, an industry expert with over three decades of
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The Hazbin Hotel Bar Book

Drinks and Snacks for Wayward Sinners

by Vivienne Medrano, Thea Engst, Jordan Alsaqa ...

Enjoy a responsible night on the town or a drinking-to-forget kind of night with 66 drinks and bar bites for everyone inspired by Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video.“Everyone likes to b*tch to the bartender.” —HuskJoin your favorite wayward sinners at the bar with this officially licensed Hazbin Hotel bar book! With more than 60 recipes for mocktails, cocktails, heavenly mocktails turned sinful cocktails ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Enjoy a responsible night on the town or a drinking-to-forget kind of night with 66 drinks and bar bites for everyone inspired by Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video.“Everyone likes to b*tch to the bartender.” —HuskJoin your favorite wayward sinners at the bar with this officially licensed Hazbin Hotel bar book! With more than 60 recipes for mocktails, cocktails, heavenly mocktails turned sinful cocktails
... Read more
Tropical Standard

Cocktail Techniques & Reinvented Recipes

by Garret Richard, Ben Schaffer ...

Transforming tropical drinks with powerful techniques from the modernist barWeaving together lessons from the craft cocktail revival, history of the tropical canon, and today’s cutting-edge bar techniques, master mixologist Garret Richard and award-winning cocktail writer Ben Schaffer provide a unique handbook for the tropical cocktail’s next wave.Crucial techniques are clearly detailed, including ... Read more

$27.39 USD

Transforming tropical drinks with powerful techniques from the modernist barWeaving together lessons from the craft cocktail revival, history of the tropical canon, and today’s cutting-edge bar techniques, master mixologist Garret Richard and award-winning cocktail writer Ben Schaffer provide a unique handbook for the tropical cocktail’s next wave.Crucial techniques are clearly detailed, including
... Read more
Wine and War

The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure

by Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup ...

The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II."To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."–Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of ... Read more

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The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II."To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."–Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of
... Read more
Eddie Muller's Noir Bar

Cocktails Inspired by the World of Film Noir

by Eddie Muller ...

Series series Turner Classic Movies
Cocktail connoisseur Eddie Muller—host of TCM's Noir Alley and one of the world's leading authorities on film noir—takes film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike on a spirited tour through the "dark city" of film noir in this stylish book packed with cocktail recipes and noir lore.Eddie Muller's Noir Bar pairs carefully curated classic cocktails and modern noir-inspired libations with behind-the ... Read more

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Cocktail connoisseur Eddie Muller—host of TCM's Noir Alley and one of the world's leading authorities on film noir—takes film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike on a spirited tour through the "dark city" of film noir in this stylish book packed with cocktail recipes and noir lore.Eddie Muller's Noir Bar pairs carefully curated classic cocktails and modern noir-inspired libations with behind-the
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History of Coffee

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Food and Beverages
From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and ... Read more

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From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and
... Read more
Home Winemaking For Dummies

by Tim Patterson ...

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a ... Read more

$17.00 USD

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a
... Read more
The Little Book for Coffee Lovers

Recipes, Trivia and How to Brew Great Coffee: The Perfect Gift for Any Aspiring Barista

by Felicity Hart ...

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world's favourite drink, from bean to cup and beyondHappiness comes in all shapes and sizes: espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino...We wake up and smell it. We crave it when we're sleepy. We take deep lungfuls of its rich aroma when we buy a new bag of it. We put it in cakes, cocktails and just ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world's favourite drink, from bean to cup and beyondHappiness comes in all shapes and sizes: espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino...We wake up and smell it. We crave it when we're sleepy. We take deep lungfuls of its rich aroma when we buy a new bag of it. We put it in cakes, cocktails and just
... Read more
Distilling Made Easy

James Newton - Wines, Spirits & Alcohol, #2

by James Newton ...

Series Book 2 - James Newton - Wines, Spirits & Alcohol
This book has been formulated to help those who are brave enough to attempt the great art of distilling. For many years the information gathered in this book has been privileged knowledge for the craftsmen who cook up our favourite tipples like, Scotch whisky, Irish and American whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Grappa, Raki, Akvavit, Poteen, but know it has been translated into a guide where home based stills ... Read more

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This book has been formulated to help those who are brave enough to attempt the great art of distilling. For many years the information gathered in this book has been privileged knowledge for the craftsmen who cook up our favourite tipples like, Scotch whisky, Irish and American whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Grappa, Raki, Akvavit, Poteen, but know it has been translated into a guide where home based stills
... Read more
Autumn Harvest: Cozy Recipes for Crisp Days

by S.R. Moore ...

Welcome to the flavors of autumn, where each recipe is a celebration of the season's finest ingredients and warm, cozy dishes that bring friends and family together. This collection offers a delightful range of meals, snacks, and desserts that capture the essence of fall's harvest. Whether you're craving a hearty stew, a warm baked treat, or a festive beverage, this book is your guide to seasonal ... Read more

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Welcome to the flavors of autumn, where each recipe is a celebration of the season's finest ingredients and warm, cozy dishes that bring friends and family together. This collection offers a delightful range of meals, snacks, and desserts that capture the essence of fall's harvest. Whether you're craving a hearty stew, a warm baked treat, or a festive beverage, this book is your guide to seasonal
... Read more
Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona

by Michael Garner ...

Series series The Classic Wine Library
The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella – home to Amarone – are currently producing some of the world’s most drinkable quality wines. But both regions still struggle with a reputation for cheap, poor-quality wines brought about through industrial-scale production during the economic depression following the Second World War. In Amarone and the fine wines of Verona, Italian wine ... Read more

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The Veronese wine regions of Soave and Valpolicella – home to Amarone – are currently producing some of the world’s most drinkable quality wines. But both regions still struggle with a reputation for cheap, poor-quality wines brought about through industrial-scale production during the economic depression following the Second World War. In Amarone and the fine wines of Verona, Italian wine
... Read more
Beer For Dummies

by Marty Nachel, Steve Ettlinger ...

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something
... Read more
Tasting Cider

The CIDERCRAFT® Guide to the Distinctive Flavors of North American Hard Cider

by Erin James, CIDERCRAFT Magazine ...

This complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider — including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged — plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured ... Read more

$11.99 USD

This complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider — including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged — plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured
... Read more
Distilled

A Natural History of Spirits

by Rob DeSalle ...

An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshineIn this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the ... Read more

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An imaginative natural history survey of the wide world of spirits, from whiskey and gin to grappa and moonshineIn this follow-up book to A Natural History of Wine and A Natural History of Beer, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall yet again use alcoholic beverages as a lens through which to gain a greater appreciation of natural history.This volume considers highly alcoholic spirits in the
... Read more
Darjeeling

The Colorful History and Precarious Fate of the World's Greatest Tea

by Jeff Koehler ...

Darjeeling's tea bushes run across a mythical landscape steeped with the religious, the sacred, and the picturesque. Planted at high elevation in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, in an area of northern India bound by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, and Sikkim to the north, the linear rows of brilliant green, waist-high shrubs that coat the steep slopes and valleys around this Victorian ... Read more

$15.49 USD

Darjeeling's tea bushes run across a mythical landscape steeped with the religious, the sacred, and the picturesque. Planted at high elevation in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, in an area of northern India bound by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, and Sikkim to the north, the linear rows of brilliant green, waist-high shrubs that coat the steep slopes and valleys around this Victorian
... Read more
How to Make Coffee

The Science Behind the Bean

by Lani Kingston ...

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles ... Read more

$9.89 USD

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles
... Read more
The History of Wine in 100 Bottles

by Oz Clarke ...

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why ... Read more

$14.99 USD

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why
... Read more
Still Life

The Resurgence of Craft Bourbon

by Carla Harris Carlton ...

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She ... Read more

$7.19 USD

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She
... Read more
The Cocktail Workshop

An Essential Guide to Classic Drinks and How to Make Them Your Own

by Steven Grasse, Adam Erace ...

**IACP AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST WINE, BEER, OR SPIRITS COOKBOOKFrom the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own.**Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**IACP AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST WINE, BEER, OR SPIRITS COOKBOOKFrom the wildly creative team behind Philadelphia's Art in the Age comes The Cocktail Workshop, a deep-dive into 20 classic drinks that make up the foundation of cocktail creation, and the delicious variations that will make them all your own.**Learn to craft a perfect, classic drink, or workshop that creation into a unique, flavor
... Read more
A Man and his Mountain

The Everyman who Created Kendall-Jackson and Became America's Greatest Wine Entrepreneur

by Edward Humes ...

The story of self-made billionaire Jess Jackson, who put Chardonnay on America's tables as he built the Kendall-Jackson wine empire from a few mountainous acres of grapes, and raced the Horse of the Year three years in a row, is a remarkable tale of romance, risk, and reinvention -- perhaps the greatest second act in the history of American business.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The story of self-made billionaire Jess Jackson, who put Chardonnay on America's tables as he built the Kendall-Jackson wine empire from a few mountainous acres of grapes, and raced the Horse of the Year three years in a row, is a remarkable tale of romance, risk, and reinvention -- perhaps the greatest second act in the history of American business.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band
... Read more
The Little Green Book of Absinthe

An Essential Companion with Lore, Trivia, and Classic and Contemporary Cocktails

by Paul Owens, Paul Nathan ...

Read Paul Owens and Paul Nathan's posts on the Penguin BlogA celebration of "the green goddess"-this is the first book to share absinthe recipes since it was recently legalized in the U.S.This enticing little volume presents a collection of more than 100 absinthe cocktail recipes that draw upon the classic roots of the drink as well as its new iterations. Readers will be entertained with nuggets ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Read Paul Owens and Paul Nathan's posts on the Penguin BlogA celebration of "the green goddess"-this is the first book to share absinthe recipes since it was recently legalized in the U.S.This enticing little volume presents a collection of more than 100 absinthe cocktail recipes that draw upon the classic roots of the drink as well as its new iterations. Readers will be entertained with nuggets
... Read more
Mixed Up

Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker (and Reader)

by Nick Mamatas, Molly Tanzer ...

This flash fiction can be sipped or slammed, just like the booze it represents!A cocktail is like an excellent story—bitter and sweet and over too quickly, but the memory of it stays with you. From the Pimm’s Cup to Smoking Bishop, the Manhattan to the Moscow Mule, Mixed Up features not only more than two dozen classic recipes and hot tips on ingredients and preparations, but new cocktail-themed ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This flash fiction can be sipped or slammed, just like the booze it represents!A cocktail is like an excellent story—bitter and sweet and over too quickly, but the memory of it stays with you. From the Pimm’s Cup to Smoking Bishop, the Manhattan to the Moscow Mule, Mixed Up features not only more than two dozen classic recipes and hot tips on ingredients and preparations, but new cocktail-themed
... Read more
Girly Drinks

A World History of Women and Alcohol

by Mallory O'Meara ...

*A Finalist for the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits**A Guardian Best History and Politics Book of 2022*“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistThe James Beard Award-winning history of women drinking through the agesStrawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. T... ... Read more

$16.49 USD

*A Finalist for the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits**A Guardian Best History and Politics Book of 2022*“At last, the feminist history of booze we’ve been waiting for!” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken BotanistThe James Beard Award-winning history of women drinking through the agesStrawberry daiquiris. Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. T...
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