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Brought to you by Penguin. Coffee is one of the most valuable commodities in the history of the global economy and the world's most popular drug. The very word 'coffee' is one of the most widespread on the planet. Augustine Sedgewick's brilliant new history tells the hidden and surprising story...

An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry. From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now...

If you're ready to take a crack at making your own brew, you'll need this guide to the supplies, ingredients, and process of crafting the perfect beer. Follow our recipes for lager, porter, stout, and other brew types—or invent your own. This new edition keeps pace with the exciting world of small-batch beer, introducing you to new flavors and varieties that are popular on the microbrew circuit. We've also got the details on the latest at-home brewing equipment, software and apps, and resources you can tap (get it?) to make a better beer. 

Stylish, trend-setting, and bold, Vine Talk's host Stanley Tucci invites a panel of celebrity friends to join him for engaging conversation and blind taste-tests from different selections of world famous wineries each week. Regardless of personal expertise, all can enjoy the intriguing dialogue...

Are you looking for an easier and more efficient way to cleanse, revitalize, and heal your body? With Dr. Sebi Smoothie Diet, you’ll gain all the benefits of fighting off diseases whilst drinking a delicious smoothie. This updated unique book version series of The Dr. Sebi Smoothie Diet is jam-packed with even more smoothies and many more ways to improve health, lose weight, remove phlegm and mucus, and naturally prevent other diseases.

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson. How did the...

Welcome to Beer School, brought to you by the heroes of YouTube sensation the Craft Beer Channel, a guide to everything you need to know about the wide and wonderful beers of the world. In Beer School, Jonny and Brad explain the intricacies of the finest artisan craft brews, including: ales, lagers, porters, stouts, IPSs, and bitters.

Home Brewing: A DIY Guide to Creating Your Own Craft Beer from Scratch is intended as a starting guide to home brewing beer. This book begins with a brief history of the craft brewing industry and its impact on home brewing, then goes into detail about how to get started brewing beer within the comforts of your own home. From equipment to ingredients, we have provided full descriptions of everything you need. It is meant as a guide for absolute beginners.

A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SPECTATOR BEST DRINK BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 'The book follows the seasons, and does a smart job of being elegiac and a little magical without trying to deny modernity' Financial Times, Drinks Books of the Year 'A poetic meditation on the public house ... an appreciation of...

Bloomsbury presents Booze by John Wright, read by Mark Meadows and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. It’s hard not to love John Wright ... This book is full of wit and wisdom – a delight for the fireside armchair' BBC Countryfile What could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy...

If you enjoy wine - but can’t articulate why - you’re not alone! From terroir to global varieties, Wine: A Beginner’s Guide breaks down the complex bouquets of winemaking and tasting into ways that are fun and easy to understand. Learn what really makes a cabernet sauvignon red. Taste how it’s possible to detect a hint of leather, chocolate, or even rubber in a single sip. Confidently discuss the subtleties of different types of grapes with the guide that has everything you need to know to grow your love of wine.

Big Tequila is the ultimate guide to the rich cultural heritage, history, and makers of this legendary spirit. Immerse yourself in Mexican tradition and learn the essential role that mezcal and tequila have played in this country's history and identity. Offering a detailed account of the...

Straightforward and opinionated, Short Course in Beer is designed to turn the novice beer lover into an expert imbiber and the casual drinker into an enthusiast. Readers will come to understand the beauty of beer and the sources of its flavor, as well as learn which beers are worth our time and which are not. With tongue in cheek, the author examines beer's historical connections to the Crusades, the Hundred Years' War, and modern-day soccer riots. He talks frankly (and joyfully) about the effects of alcohol on the body and brain, he defends beer from its enemies, and ushers it out of the frat house and into the dining room.

Are you looking for fast, easy, and nutritious juicing recipes to start your great day? Tired of popping so many pills and capsules to get your daily nutrients? What if there is a healthier way of getting your nutrients and vitamins instead of capsules and pills. Wouldn't you want to know about it? Do you know that there are specific juicing recipes for specific purposes? Discover everything that you need to know about juicing to lead to healthier living.

If you love cold smoothie drinks, then you will certainly love this recipe audiobook. It contains 25 of the most delicious smoothie recipes that you can make with just a blender and some very basic ingredients.

In our fast-paced society of today's world, many people rely on coffee to keep them energized. And what better way to help than to bring the coffee to them?! So why wait? Get started today on your dream business!

The sad truth: It takes me 8 back to back shots of 100 proof alcohol to get drunk, and my buzzing is the average persons alcohol poison. A 750 ml bottle a day (Fifth) and I didn't start drinking until I was 30 years old, I'm 42 now. How? Why? As I write this hiding in a 4X8 shed in the middle of the desert in New Mexico, I wonder myself. There is no lessons to be learned from this book, no preaching, no teaching. I'm drinking whiskey as I'm typing this. So to all my fellow Unapologetic Alcoholics, enjoy, and have a drink on me.

If you've ever wanted a natural way to feel better—more energized, less bloated, and truly nourished—this audiobook is your guide. In Brew Your Own Wellness, you’ll learn how to make your own healing drinks at home using simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps. From fizzy kombucha to zesty ginger beer and earthy kvass, these fermented beverages aren't just delicious—they're filled with live probiotics that restore gut health, support immunity, and improve your mood, digestion, and energy levels.

Brought to you by Penguin. For the first time in audio, savour this volume bringing together the best of his three out-of-print works on the art of and, most importantly, practice of drinking. Including Kingsley Amis in Drink, Everyday Drinking and How's Your Glass?, this collection celebrates...

Love & Whiskey is the true story of Jack Daniel, Nearest Green, the man, and Uncle Nearest, the whiskey company Fawn Weaver founded to honor and amplify Green's legacy. But it’s not the whole story. A bonus chapter in the audiobook edition centers on Weaver's commitment to right the wrongs of history by cementing one man’s legacy for generations to come. It represents a living promise to give a family back the dream that was denied them in a place and time where dreams were not permitted for all.