During World War II, an American paratrooper on a covert mission drops into eastern France to find mystery, romance, murder, espionage and becomes involved with the Prieure de Sion, an ancient secret order that has been quietly influencing western society for centuries. And that is only the beginning. For over a thousand years, members of the Prieure de Sion have been the targets of assassinations. Why? The tale weaves a thread that begins in the alpine meadows of the Jura mountains, and moves into mystical journeys of self-realization in the labyrinth and secret underground temple complex...

Creating World Class Red Wine is dedicated to both wine lovers and winemakers, and was written to be enjoyable by both. Why does one bottle of wine retail for only $5.00 while another sells for $5000? What techniques are used to grow top quality grapes and make the world's best wines? The art and science of Enology is discussed in an easy to read format from the perspective of the professional winemaker, and is covered in enough detail to serve as an artistic guide for professional vintners as well as a definitive reference for amateurs. Refined grape growing techniques, crushing regimens,...