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Spirits of Just Men: Mountaineers, Liquor Bosses, and Lawmen in the Moonshine Capital of the World
ISBN: 9780252078088 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Spirits of Just Men" tells the story of moonshine in 1930s America, as seen through the remarkable location of Franklin County, Virginia, a place that many still refer to as the "moonshine capital of the world." Charles D. Thompson Jr. chronicles the Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935, which made national news and exposed the far-reaching and pervasive tendrils of Appalachia's local moonshine economy. Thompson, whose ancestors were involved in the area's moonshine trade and trial as well as local law enforcement, uses the event as a stepping-off point to explore Blue Ridge Mountain... "Spirits of Just Men" tells the story of moonshine in 1930s America, as seen through the remarkable location of Franklin County, Virginia, a place ... |
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92,06 |
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Alcohol and Its Role in the Evolution of Human Society: Rsc
ISBN: 9781849731614 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Archaeologists and anthropologists have realised that man's ingestion of alcohol may well have played a part in his transition from hunter-gatherer to agriculturalist. This book provides a scientific text on the subject of 'ethanol' that also aims to include material designed to show 'non-scientists' what fermentation is all about.
Archaeologists and anthropologists have realised that man's ingestion of alcohol may well have played a part in his transition from hunter-gatherer to...
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145,38 |
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Biology of Microorganisms on Grapes, in Must and in Wine
ISBN: 9783540854623 / Angielski / Twarda / 522 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ancient beverage wine is the result of the fermentation of grape must. This n- urally and fairly stable product has been and is being used by many human societies as a common or enjoyable beverage, as an important means to improve the quality of drinking water in historical times, as therapeutical agent, and as a religious symbol. During the last centuries, wine has become an object of scientific interest. In this respect different periods may be observed. At first, simple observations were recorded, and subsequently, the chemical basis and the involvement of microorg- isms were...
The ancient beverage wine is the result of the fermentation of grape must. This n- urally and fairly stable product has been and is being used by many...
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1008,75 |
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The Road to Burgundy: The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France
ISBN: 9781592408788 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgundy
Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn't stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery--with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking experience. He immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy's vineyards and began honing his skills. Ray shares his journey to secure the region's most coveted grapes. The Road... An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgu...
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91,48 |
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Old Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide
ISBN: 9781614274988 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 2013 Reprint of 1935 First Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Old Mr. Boston" was a distillery located at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts from 1933 to 1986. It produced its own label of gin, bourbon, rum, and brandies, as well as a few cordials and liqueurs. The "Mr. Boston" name is known not only for its brands of distilled spirits, but also for its unique reference book, "Old Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide," used by both professional and home bartenders as the "Bible of Booze." The Guide was...
2013 Reprint of 1935 First Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Old Mr. Boston" was a d...
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45,37 |
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The Wet and the Dry: A Drinker's Journey
ISBN: 9780770436902 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Selected as a Top Ten Book of the Year by Dwight Garner, New York Times
A "fearlessly honest account" (Financial Times) of man's love of drink, and an insightful meditation on the meaning of alcohol consumption across cultures worldwide Drinking alcohol: a beloved tradition, a dangerous addiction, even "a sickness of the soul" (as once described by a group of young Muslim men in Bali). In his wide-ranging travels, Lawrence Osborne--a veritable connoisseur himself--has witnessed opposing views of alcohol across cultures worldwide, compelling him to wonder:... Selected as a Top Ten Book of the Year by Dwight Garner, New York Times
A "fearlessly honest account" (Financial Times) of... |
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68,61 |
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Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780985259945 / Angielski / Miękka / 702 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own craft or micro distillery. This updated edition includes information on more than 2,500 unique spirits and 580 craft and micro distilleries from all 50 states and across Canada, hundreds of photos of bottles and labels, and information such as:...
Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for f...
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115,05 |
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Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada, 4th Edition (Color)
ISBN: 9780985259952 / Angielski / Miękka / 702 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own craft or micro distillery. This updated edition includes information on more than 2,500 unique spirits and 580 craft and micro distilleries from all 50 states and across Canada, hundreds of photos of bottles and labels, and information such as:...
Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for f...
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266,62 |
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My Dinner Party Pocket Organizer
ISBN: 9781625164698 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For those who want to arrange dinner parties and want to spruce it up a bit without the chaos - but with all the organization in place - this book is for you. Your friends and family will be amazed at the success at your next dinner party. After you fill out the questionnaires and easy fill-in-the-blank forms, all your information will be in one place. The book's convenient size and spiral binding will allow you to carry this party planner with you in your handbag or briefcase, and it lays flat while you fill in the forms. Inside My Dinner Party Pocket Organizer, you will find such...
For those who want to arrange dinner parties and want to spruce it up a bit without the chaos - but with all the organization in place - this book is ...
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41,74 |
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The Craft Maltsters' Handbook
ISBN: 9780991043620 / Angielski / Twarda / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The industrial process of germination-which converts hard, insoluble cereals into friable, extractable grains for subsequent use as a food source for humans or yeast - is called malting. The Craft Maltsters' Handbook provides an in-depth understanding of the technical and scientific meanings of words and phrases used in malting and is an up-to-date reference on the many types of malts used in brewing and distilling today. The rise in craft micro-malting is a nod to the 19th century men and women who provided the malt for brewing/distilling and part of the growing trend of taking back an art...
The industrial process of germination-which converts hard, insoluble cereals into friable, extractable grains for subsequent use as a food source for ...
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126,74 |
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The Hangover Handbook: and Beer Lover's Bible
ISBN: 9781921373282 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Have you ever suffered a hangover? Ever groaned and burped and cursed the morning after as Vesuvius erupted in your stomach, a bass drummer thumped on your brain, and a canary fouled its nest in your throat? Then this is the book for you Not to remind you of those gruesome mornings, but to help you beat them with more than 100 amazing - and often amusing - hangover remedies from battle-scarred drinkers the world over. There's even an exclusive Hangover Ratings Chart so you - and not fate - can decide exactly how much you want to suffer. But that's not all Like the shelves of a well-stocked...
Have you ever suffered a hangover? Ever groaned and burped and cursed the morning after as Vesuvius erupted in your stomach, a bass drummer thumped on...
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39,82 |
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Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails: A Cookbook
ISBN: 9780307954626 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With more than 200 recipes, successfully cook snacks, starters, small plates, stylish bites, and sips for any occasion. Hors d'oeuvres made modern: Today's style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart's Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together.
With more than 200 recipes, successfully cook snacks, starters, small plates, stylish bites, and sips for any occasion. Hors d'oeuvres m...
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125,74 |
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Drink Your Carbs: eat. drink sweat. REPEAT
ISBN: 9780990449607 / Angielski / Twarda / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Drink Your Carbs is a guide to losing weight without giving up alcohol.
There is no magic. There are no pills to take nor proprietary shakes to blend. There is no need to embarrass yourself at weekly weigh-ins or purchase Drink Your Carbs-branded frozen dinners. The Drink Your Carbs concept is simple: the calories in alcohol can be offset through a combination of exercise and exchanging high-calorie, low-nutrition foods such as added sugars and simple carbohydrates for quality meats, fresh fruit and vegetables. Losing weight while continuing to drink alcohol is as easy as pie-as long as you... Drink Your Carbs is a guide to losing weight without giving up alcohol.
There is no magic. There are no pills to take nor proprietary shakes ... |
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129,59 |
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Drink Your Carbs: eat. drink. sweat. REPEAT
ISBN: 9780990449614 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Drink Your Carbs is a guide to losing weight without giving up alcohol.
There is no magic. There are no pills to take nor proprietary shakes to blend. There is no need to embarrass yourself at weekly weigh-ins or purchase Drink Your Carbs-branded frozen dinners. The Drink Your Carbs concept is simple: the calories in alcohol can be offset through a combination of exercise and exchanging high-calorie, low-nutrition foods such as added sugars and simple carbohydrates for quality meats, fresh fruit and vegetables. Losing weight while continuing to drink alcohol is as easy as pie-as long as... Drink Your Carbs is a guide to losing weight without giving up alcohol.
There is no magic. There are no pills to take nor proprietary shakes ... |
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91,48 |
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Prohibition in Atlanta: Temperance, Tiger Kings & White Lightning
ISBN: 9781626196063 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. After the Civil War, state and national Prohibition galvanized in Atlanta the issues of classism, racism and anti-immigrant sentiment. While many consider flappers and gangsters the iconic images of the era, in reality, it was marked with temperance zealotry, blind tigers and white lightning. Georgia's protracted and intense battle changed the industrial and social landscapes of its capital city and unleashed a flood of illegal liquor that continually flowed in the wettest city in the South. Moonshine was the toast of the town from mill houses to the state capitol. The state eventually...
After the Civil War, state and national Prohibition galvanized in Atlanta the issues of classism, racism and anti-immigrant sentiment. While many cons...
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83,81 |
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The Gentleman's Companion: Complete Edition
ISBN: 9781626541122 / Angielski / Miękka / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic food and drink in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. Both drink travelogue and cookbook, "The Gentleman's Companion" is the summation of Baker's culinary and drinking experiences abroad. Baker accents his tales of high adventure with recipes for foods and cocktails that were considered unusual specimens in the 1920s and 30s. Baker, a captivating storyteller, wrote about food and drink for a number of well-known magazines. In this travelogue he relates how notorious figures, including Hemmingway and Faulkner,... Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic food and drink in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. Both drink tra... |
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106,51 |
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The Gentleman's Companion: Complete Edition
ISBN: 9781626541252 / Angielski / Twarda / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic food and drink in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. Both drink travelogue and cookbook, "The Gentleman's Companion" is the summation of Baker's culinary and drinking experiences abroad. Baker accents his tales of high adventure with recipes for foods and cocktails that were considered unusual specimens in the 1920s and 30s. Baker, a captivating storyteller, wrote about food and drink for a number of well-known magazines. In this travelogue he relates how notorious figures, including Hemmingway and Faulkner,... Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic food and drink in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. Both drink tra... |
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140,66 |
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The Gentleman's Companion: Being an Exotic Drinking Book Or, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask
ISBN: 9781626541269 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. "The Gentleman's Companion: The Exotic Drinking Book" is the summation of Baker's drinking experiences abroad. Baker accents his tales of high adventure with recipes for cocktails and other alcoholic beverages that were considered unusual specimens in the 1920s and 30s. Baker, a captivating storyteller, wrote about food and drink for a number of well-known magazines. In this travelogue he relates how notorious figures, including... During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could s... |
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110,78 |
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The Gentleman's Companion: Being an Exotic Drinking Book Or, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask
ISBN: 9781626541139 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could share them. "The Gentleman's Companion: The Exotic Drinking Book" is the summation of Baker's drinking experiences abroad. Baker accents his tales of high adventure with recipes for cocktails and other alcoholic beverages that were considered unusual specimens in the 1920s and 30s. Baker, a captivating storyteller, wrote about food and drink for a number of well-known magazines. In this travelogue he relates how notorious figures, including... During prohibition, Charles Baker traveled the world in search of exotic alcoholic beverages in addition to interesting people with whom he could s... |
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76,63 |
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Jerry Thomas' Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks 1862 Reprint: A Bon Vivant's Companion
ISBN: 9781626541436 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dive into an opulent universe of punches, cobblers, toddies, slings, sours and a host of other classic old-world cocktails Legendary bartender Jerry Thomas (1832-1885) whose name was once synonymous with quality in the world of high-end drink, compiled this seminal volume in 1862. In doing so, he codified the concoctions that have become the backbone of high-end bars around the world Often lauded as the father of mixology, Jerry Thomas, in addition to penning this book (the first drink book ever published in America), popularized inventive drinks and elevated the practice of...Dive into an opulent universe of punches, cobblers, toddies, slings, sours and a host of other classic old-world cocktails Legendary bartender... |
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115,05 |