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The smarting power of coffee
ISBN: 9781521009178 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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36,41 |
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Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine
ISBN: 9780195092899 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Alcohol and caffeine are deeply woven into the fabric of life for most of the world's population, as close and as comfortable as a cup of co ffee or a can of beer. Yet for most people they remain as mysterious a nd unpredictable as the spirits they were once thought to be. Now, in Buzz, Stephen Braun takes us on a myth-shattering tour of these two po pular substances, one that blends fascinating science with colorful lo re, and that includes cameo appearances by Shakespeare and Balzac, Bud dhist monks and Arabian goat herders, even Mikhail Gorbachev and David Letterman (who once quipped, "If...
Alcohol and caffeine are deeply woven into the fabric of life for most of the world's population, as close and as comfortable as a cup of co ffee or a...
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20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
ISBN: 9780440235293 / Angielski / Miękka (mass market paperbound / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fight Colds and Flu
Lower Cholesterol Beat Depression Banish Fatigue Enhance Memory Lose Weight And More An ancient Chinese legend: Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father's grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub.... Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs--easily and inexpensively. A... Fight Colds and Flu
Lower Cholesterol Beat Depression Banish Fatigue Enhance Memory Lose Weight And More An ancient Chine... |
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The Japanese Way of Tea: From Its Origins in China to Sen Rikyu
ISBN: 9780824819903 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Almost a millennium before the perfection of chado (the Way of Tea) by Sen Rikyu (1522-1591), the Chinese scholar-official Lu Yu (d. 785) wrote exhaustively about tea and its virtues. Grand Tea Master Sen Soshitsu begins his examination of tea's origins and development from the eighth century through the Heian and medieval eras. This volume illustrates that modes of thinking and practices now associated with the Japanese Way of Tea can be traced to China--where from the classical period tea was imbued with a spiritual quality.
Almost a millennium before the perfection of chado (the Way of Tea) by Sen Rikyu (1522-1591), the Chinese scholar-official Lu Yu (d. 785) wrote exhaus...
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The Book of Tea
ISBN: 9781933330174 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "A seminal guide to Asian life and thought. . . . Very highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review The classic 1906 essay on tea drinking, its history, aesthetics, and deep connection to Japanese culture. Kakuzo Okakura felt "Teaism" could influence the world: "Tea with us becomes more than an idealisation of the form of drinking; it is a religion of the art of life." "A seminal guide to Asian life and thought. . . . Very highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review The classic 1906 essay on tea drinkin... |
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A Necessary Luxury: Tea in Victorian England
ISBN: 9780821418284 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tea drinking in Victorian England was a pervasive activity that, when seen through the lens of a century's perspective, presents a unique overview of Victorian culture. Tea was a necessity and a luxury; it was seen as masculine as well as feminine; it symbolized the exotic and the domestic; and it represented both moderation and excess.
Tea drinking in Victorian England was a pervasive activity that, when seen through the lens of a century's perspective, presents a unique overview of ...
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328,15 |
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The Book of Great Breakfasts and Brunches
ISBN: 9780471285397 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents many exciting, delicious, and interesting dishes for breakfasts and brunches besides giving delightful suggestions on how and when to entertain early in the day. In response to growing concerns about nutrition, The Book of Great Breakfasts and Brunches provides a host of healthy meals as well as traditional favorites.
This book presents many exciting, delicious, and interesting dishes for breakfasts and brunches besides giving delightful suggestions on how and when ...
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211,94 |
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Black Gold : The Dark History of Coffee
ISBN: 9781841156569 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The extraordinary tale of the wildfire spread of a drink which is embedded in our history and our daily cultural life - and which provides a compelling allegory for corporate greed, mercantile ruthlessness and global expansion. Arguably the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world after oil, coffee's dark five-hundred year history links alchemy and anthropology, poetry and politics, and science and slavery. Revolutions have been hatched in coffee houses, secret socities and commercial alliances formed, and politics and art endlessly debated. With over a hundred million people...
The extraordinary tale of the wildfire spread of a drink which is embedded in our history and our daily cultural life - and which provides a compellin...
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The Book of Tea
ISBN: 9781535468725 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1906 in turn-of-the century Boston, a small, esoteric book about tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Gardner, Boston's most famous socialite. It was authored by Okakura Kakuzo, a Japanese philosopher, art expert, and curator. Little known at the time, Kakuzo would emerge as one of the great thinkers of the early 20th century, a genius who was insightful, witty-and greatly responsible for bridging Western and Eastern cultures. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was more than capable of expressing to Westerners the...
In 1906 in turn-of-the century Boston, a small, esoteric book about tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the famous salon of Isab...
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28,32 |
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The Book of Tea
ISBN: 9780141191843 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Zen and the art of tea-the classic book about the Japanese tea ceremony that is as much a guide to life For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. The Book of Tea was originally written in English and sought to address the inchoate yearnings of disaffected Westerners. In a flash of inspiration, Okakura saw that the formal tea party as practiced in New England was a distant cousin of...
Zen and the art of tea-the classic book about the Japanese tea ceremony that is as much a guide to life For a generation adjusting painfull...
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50,28 |
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Ten Healthy Teas
ISBN: 9781432784935 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ten Healthy Teas In addition to being a beloved part of many social rituals, tea provides a number of natural health benefits and a soothing break in the midst of a busy day. Ten Healthy Teas is steeped in information about the age-old tradition of tea, with recipes and information you can enjoy in the time it takes your water to boil. Those who wish to explore the world of teas will find simple, clear, engaging information they need to fully enjoy the delights and many health benefits of tea, without investing a lot of time into the pursuit. Whether your preference is for traditional black...
Ten Healthy Teas In addition to being a beloved part of many social rituals, tea provides a number of natural health benefits and a soothing break in ...
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Lattes, Mochas, and Jesus
ISBN: 9780615534428 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you ever wondered if God was real? And if He was real, what might be His thoughts about you specifically? What might he share with you if you had the chance to talk to Him face to face? With these questions in mind and with a unique gift, Michael Stephens seized the opportunity to try and help answer these questions for numerous people while working in the marketplace as a barista for Starbucks. Throughout the course of his time serving coffee and espresso, he routinely prayed for and prophesied over hundreds of customers. Soon, stories of -the Starbucks prophet- circulated around the...
Have you ever wondered if God was real? And if He was real, what might be His thoughts about you specifically? What might he share with you if you had...
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30,91 |
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The Korean Way of Tea: An Introductory Guide
ISBN: 9788991913172 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tea drinking is now a global pastime, and a delectable variety of teas are much sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. In this meditative volume to understanding, appreciating, and serving Korean tea, authors Brother Anthony of Taize and Hong Kyeong-hee share their intimate knowledge of a cultural practice and art form that at its core embraces universal principles of peace, refinement, and simplicity. "The Korean Way of Tea" is a rich and inviting text accompanied by full-color photographs of the beauty of Korea and her architecture, nature, and people. This introductory guide is a welcome...
Tea drinking is now a global pastime, and a delectable variety of teas are much sought after by connoisseurs worldwide. In this meditative volume to u...
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63,62 |
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Espresso Coffee: The Science of Quality
ISBN: 9780123703712 / Angielski / Twarda / 398 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world's biggest coffee manufacturers, the second edition of the successful Espresso Coffee will once again comprehensively cover the current status of the chemistry and technology of espresso coffee. It comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques. It provides a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fundamental notions of coffee quality; with a point of reference given in the form of a detailed...
Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world's biggest coffee manufacturers, the second edition of the succ...
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A Necessary Luxury: Tea in Victorian England
ISBN: 9780821418291 / Angielski / Miękka / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tea drinking in Victorian England was a pervasive activity that, when seen through the lens of a century's perspective, presents a unique overview of Victorian culture. Tea was a necessity and a luxury; it was seen as masculine as well as feminine; it symbolized the exotic and the domestic; and it represented both moderation and excess.
Tea drinking in Victorian England was a pervasive activity that, when seen through the lens of a century's perspective, presents a unique overview of ...
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137,09 |
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The Way of Tea and Justice: Rescuing the World's Favorite Beverage from Its Violent History
ISBN: 9781455519026 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What started as an impossible dream-to build a cafe that employs women recovering from prostitution and addiction-is helping to fuel an astonishing movement to bring freedom and fair wages to women producers worldwide where tea and trafficking are linked by oppression and the opiate wars.
Becca Stevens started the Thistle Stop Cafe to empower women survivors. But when she discovered a connection between cafe workers and tea laborers overseas, she embarked on a global mission called "Shared Trade" to increase the value of women survivors and producers across the globe. As she... What started as an impossible dream-to build a cafe that employs women recovering from prostitution and addiction-is helping to fuel an astonishing mo...
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138,73 |
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Storie di caffè: ovvero il caffè nella letteratura italiana
ISBN: 9781490522364 / Włoski / Miękka / 406 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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72,79 |
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Tea Fit for a Queen: Recipes & Drinks for Afternoon Tea
ISBN: 9780091958718 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A beautiful gift book containing afternoon tea recipes and fascinating historical anecdotes.
Filled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and tales, Tea Fit for a Queen reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Over 40 charming recipes include everything from delicate finger sandwiches to Victoria sponge cake, Chelsea Buns and a Champagne Cocktail. In these pages learn about the infamous royals and their connection to the history of tea; why jam pennies were Queen Elizabeth II's favourite tea time treat... A beautiful gift book containing afternoon tea recipes and fascinating historical anecdotes.
Filled with recipes that have stood the test o... |
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60,39 |
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The Café Diet: The Coffee Lovers Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss
ISBN: 9781499589023 / Angielski / Miękka / 162 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If you love coffee, then this incredible fat loss diet could change your life In The Cafe Diet, you will learn how to harness the power of the coffee bean to curb your appetite, improve your eating habits and achieve sustainable weight loss. From walking you through the origins of coffee, to detailing the lost miracle healing benefits of coffee beans that are little - known today - this is the perfect diet for a coffee enthusiast that wants to learn how to use these beans for greatly improved health. In this book you will discover: * Practical fat loss techniques using coffee * How to drink...
If you love coffee, then this incredible fat loss diet could change your life In The Cafe Diet, you will learn how to harness the power of the coffee...
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39,45 |
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Empire of Tea: The Asian Leaf That Conquered the World
ISBN: 9781780234403 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although tea had been known and consumed in China and Japan for centuries, it was only in the seventeenth century that Londoners first began drinking it. Over the next two hundred years, its stimulating properties seduced all of British society, as tea found its way into cottages and castles alike. One of the first truly global commodities, tea has also, today, come to epitomize British culture and identity.
This impressively detailed book offers a rich cultural history of tea, from its ancient origins in China to its spread around the world. The authors recount tea s arrival in London... Although tea had been known and consumed in China and Japan for centuries, it was only in the seventeenth century that Londoners first began drinking ...
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128,89 |