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Book SynopsisA rousing tale of moonshine and conspiracy in Depression-era rural VirginiaTrade Review"Thompson brings the area to life, offering a portrait of a place that the government forgot, a blue-collar town run amok with barefoot children and well-armed men. . . . A meticulous, exhaustive history of moonshining, poverty and Blue Ridge culture."--Kirkus Reviews"A well-researched and well-written study and a thought-provoking portrait of 1930s Appalachia."--Library Journal"An exceptionally passionate, sensitive, and complex analysis of Great Depression-era life in rural Virginia."--The Journal of Southern History"An informative and entertaining account of one of Appalachia's most enduring symbols, the moonshiner."--Virginia Magazine"This fascinating book convincingly argues the importance of national policy in creating and sustaining what has been perceived as a regional phenomenon. Thompson refutes easy stereotypes and instead gives us a well written and well researched account of what Edith Wharton called 'the hard considerations of the poor.'"--Ron Rash, author of Serena: A Novel"A fabulous and thorough collection of stories, facts, drama, character portraits, and court proceedings, including a chronicle of the Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935. . . . It reads smoothly and cleanly, like a tightly woven novel. And it’s about far more than bootlegging, as Moby-Dick is about far more than whaling.”--Garden & Gun"This informative, engaging work wonderfully reveals the culture and colorful history of a region with intimate ties to the illegal production and distribution of alcohol during 'Prohibition.'"--Booklist"Thompson’s book is eye-opening not only about the illicit liquor trade but also about the big stage on which moonshining occurred. He paints a rich picture of life in Virginia’s mountains in the 1930s. . . . Moonshining has been written about before. But it’s unlikely any previous treatment compares to Thompson’s in doing justice both to the business and its setting in a certain American time and place."--Washington Independent Review of Books "Thompson tells an important and colorful story."--West Virginia History "Worthy of the attention of both scholars and an interested public."--The Historian "Spirits of Just Men is an example of microhistory at its best."--H-Net Reviews "A wonderful book! Nobody has ever brought more passionate interest, love, and real connection to a subject than Thompson, whose roots run deep in Franklin County. His examination of the economics of 'blockading'--or moonshining---is fascinating. And his evocation of the lost community of Endicott, its people, and its whole way of life is very moving. A native of southwest Virginia myself, I sat right down and read this book straight through, like a novel, with little shocks of recognition and pleasure all the way."--Lee Smith, author of Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger "A fascinating narrative of how mountain farmers responded to the challenges of making a living during hard times. Charles D. Thompson Jr. animates his rich and vivid story of the moonshine business in the 1930s with memorable characters and unique voices."--Patricia D. Beaver, coeditor of Tales from Sacred Wind: Coming of Age in Appalachia "In Spirits of Just Men, Charles D. Thompson Jr. takes us from a documentary of moonshining in a mountain community to a history of the nation. All in all an excellent read. We are grateful to him."--Will D. Campbell, author of Brother to a DragonflyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Prologue xiii 1 Conspiracy Trial in the Moonshine Capital of the World 1 2 Wettest Section in the U.S.A. 29 3 Appalachian Spring 59 4 Elder Goode 85 5 Last Old Dollar Is Gone 121 6 Entrepreneurial Spirits 145 7 Her Moonshine Neighbor as Herself 177 8 Murder Trial in Franklin County 209 Epilogue 229 Notes 239 Works Cited 251 Index 259

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBrimming with lush, rich photos of distilleries, stills, farms, stave mills, cooperages and barrel warehouses, the tome combines the story of the rich heritage of Kentucky's native spirit with Peachee's striking images. * The Kentucky Gift Guide *Straight Bourbon will teach you more about Bourbon, its history and how it is distilled than any other book. It is simply a delight and pleasure to just hold this book. It must be on your coffee table. * The Washington Book Review *"Employing a well-crafted gallery of stunning photographs, Peachee thoughtfully curates a unique perspective of the bourbon industry. This collection poignantly presents every aspect of crafting bourbon, even its oftentimes less-considered elements. . . This engrossing cross-section of the world of bourbon and its striking photographs take readers closely inside one of the largest growing trends within popular culture. Recommended for public libraries." * Booklist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Bill SamuelsIntroduction by Carolyn BrooksArtist Statement: Distilling the Bourbon Industry's Heritage1. Grains and Mills2. Copper3. Barrels

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Book SynopsisThe story of how wine, as enjoyed by millions of people today, came to be.Trade Review"Rather than an eternal cultural verity, wine is the product of innovative discontinuities, according to this flavorful history.... [Lukacs’s] absorbing treatise shows just how much the grape’s bounty owes to human ingenuity and imagination." -- Publishers Weekly"Noted American oenophile Lukacs tells the story of wine over eight millenniums and around the globe. Themes of interest to oenophiles, from wine’s longtime disrepute in North America to England’s love affair with Bordeaux, and fascinating details—for instance, the unearthing of 26 casks of wine in King Tut’s tomb—heighten the pleasure of this engrossing narrative. A richly readable and authoritative addition to the literature of wine." -- Kirkus Reviews"In highly readable prose, Lukacs tells the story of winemaking’s worldwide history, recounting such ever-fascinating stories as the discovery of champagne and the creation of phenomenally unctuous and costly wines from what appear to be overripe, rotten grapes." -- Booklist"Just when it seemed that there was nothing new to be said about wine, Paul Lukacs tells an intriguing and original tale that is thoroughly enjoyable reading." -- Mark Kurlansky, author of Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man and Salt: A World History"Inventing Wine makes us grateful as wine lovers that we are living in the second golden age of wine, when the quality and choices far exceed anything possible before." -- Paul Jameson - New York Journal of Books"Paul Lukacs’s Inventing Wine focuses on how the perception of wine has changed over time, through wars, revolution, prosperity and deprivation. ... Inventing Wine is broader and more ambitious in scope than his previous books, looking at how wine and Western civilization grew up together." -- Dave McIntyre - Washington Post

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Book SynopsisThe best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot are classic pairing choices. The author ventures into wine's new frontiers, exploring the flavors and pairing potential of thirty-six distinctive grapes from around the world, including Argentina, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France.Trade Review"A terrific book for anyone interested in answering the question, "Which wine with which dish?" But it's much more than that, serving as a detailed reference for less-mainstream wine grapes." -- Linda Murphy Wine Review Online Bringing to bear a wealth of knowledge and experience, Master Sommelier Goldstein offers some novel approaches. Booklist "A comprehensive guide (for) the adventurous wine explorer." San Antonio Express-News "Explores the pairing potential of 36 emerging grape varietals, matching each grape with recipes from star chefs." Food & Wine Online "Goldstein has put serious thought into how flavors of wines like Albarino work with food, a through-the-looking-glass work that educates on a little-considered topic." SF Chronicle "A terrific book for anyone interested in answering the question, "Which wine with which dish?" " -- Linda Murphy Wine Review Online "An exploration of 36 wine varieties. Each wine is paired with a recipe tailored for the match by a renowned chef." La Cucina Italiana "Provides a lot to chew on... Can help casual drinkers who are reaching for a new wine by offering a range of food pairing tips." Dr. Vino "One-up(s) his own 2006 "Perfect Pairings" by concentrating on wines from 36 lesser-known grape varieties. " Washington PostTable of ContentsContents List of Recipes Acknowledgments Introduction: Wine and Food Today Creating Pairings That Work How to Navigate the Grapes White Wines Albarino Arneis Assyrtiko Chenin Blanc Garganega Gruner Veltliner Marsanne Muscat Pinot Blanc Prosecco Roussanne Semillon Torrontes Trebbiano Txakoli Verdejo Vermentino Red Wines Aglianico Barbera Cabernet Franc Carignan Carmenere Cinsaut Dolcetto Gamay Grenache Malbec Mencia Mourvedre Nebbiolo Petit Sirah Pinotage Tannat Tempranillo Touriga Nacional Xinomavro About the Chefs Summary of Wine Styles Shopping for Wine Glossary Resources General Index Recipe Index

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Book SynopsisAmericans learned how to make wine successfully about two hundred years ago, after failing for more than two hundred years. This title takes an engaging approach to the history of American wine by telling its story through the lives of 13 people who played significant roles in building an industry that now extends to every state.Trade Review"Pinney is a master researcher deeply immersed in the minutiae of the primary-source record, and his prose is lively but, more important, clear-eyed. He has written a book that tracks the tastes of the nation through the people who chased and changed them." Wine Spectator "[Makers of American Wine] is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in wine... Well written and easy to read." -- George Erdosh Portland Book Review (2 Copies) "[Pinney] has succeeded in providing an engaging and well-written account of the very human history of wine in America." -- Robert C. Fuller Bradley University Jrnl Of American History "Thomas Pinney's engaging style, coupled with his meticulous research, make this a volume to savor and enjoy." -- Bob Walch Salinas Californian "Highly recomended." -- Hudson Cattell Wines and Vines "This book is a major contribution to our understanding of wine history." -- Conal Gregory The Scotsman "An informative and enjoyable read." SanteTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. John James Dufour, or the Uses of Failure: A Man with a Mission 2. Nicholas Longworth: The Necessary Entrepreneur 3. George Husmann: A Pure and Lofty Faith 4. Charles Kohler: Putting California Wines on the Map 5. Andrea Sbarboro: The Italians Are Coming 6. Percy T. Morgan and the CWA: Wine as Big Business 7. Paul Garrett: American Wine for Americans 8. Ernest and Julio Gallo: Creating New Markets 9. Frank Schoonmaker: A Master Teacher 10. Maynard Amerine: Applied Science 11. Konstantin Frank: Zealot at Work 12. Robert Mondavi: Aiming for the Top 13. Cathy Corison: Women Become Winemakers Notes Sources and Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisThe sparkling wines of California rival the best Champagnes today, but their place at our tables came about through careful craftsmanship that began more than a century ago. The predecessor of today’s California bubbly was Eclipse Champagne, produced in the mid- to late nineteenth century. Brian McGinty offers a definitive history of the wine.

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Book SynopsisA delightful history of cocktails from the era of new interstate highways, sprouting suburbs, and atomic engineeringAmerica at midcentury was a nation on the move, taking to wings and wheels along the new interstate highways and in passenger jets that soared to thirty thousand feet. Anxieties rippled, but this new Atomic Age promised cheap power and future wonders, while the hallmark of the era was the pleasure of an evening imbibing cocktails in mixed company, a middle-class idea of sophisticated leisure. This new age, stretching from the postWorld War II baby boom years through the presidency of General Dwight Eisenhower into the increasingly volatile mid-1960s, promised affordable homes for those who had never dreamed of owning property and an array of gleaming appliances to fill them. For many, this was America at its bestinnovation, style, and the freedom to enjoy oneselfand the spirit of this time is reflected in the whimsical cocktails that rose to prominence: tiki drinks, MoscoTrade ReviewCecelia Tichi writes about literature and culture with verve. At once a guide to vintage drinks and a brisk chronicle detailing the fashions and fissions of the Atomic Age, Midcentury Cocktails is Tichi’s best cocktail book yet. -- Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald, authors of America’s Founding Food: The Story of New England CookingA charming blend of 1950s consumer and media culture whose stories orbit around the whimsical cocktails of the times. At once nostalgic, informative, and delightful. -- Gary Cross, author of Consumed Nostalgia: Memory in the Age of Fast CapitalismIllustrations and recipe lists accompany each chapter; these are visual, flavorful ways to engage with the book’s cultural history lessons. Some of the recipes assume access to special ingredients like orzata and falernum, but one imagines that, in the generous American spirit of adventurousness, mixologists can improvise as needed. Midcentury Cocktails is a delightful, nostalgic trip through the 1950s and 1960s with recipes for recreating Atomic Age intoxications. * Foreword *Some of the cocktails that we all know and love today—Moscow mules, sea breezes, gin fizzes—have their roots in midcentury America, when jets first crowded the skies and cars hit newly paved highways. Ahead of New Year’s, Cecelia Tichi takes us on an alcoholic tour. * Air Mail *Tichi portrays the postwar era and all its confidence and enthusiasm with recipes of drinks that fueled the times. … an entertaining, playful view of life in this era and how the drinks culture fed into it. * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisCider is the new thing in today’s drinking world, even though it’s been around for centuries. In spite of its long and colorful history, cider has remained relatively underappreciated by the American public. The purchase in 2012 of a Vermont-based cidermaker for over $300 million signaled that this is all likely to change very soon. Richly informative and entertaining, Cider, Hard and Sweet is your go-to source for everything related to apples, cider, and ciderm aking. It includes great information on apple varieties, cidermaking basics, barrel fermentation, and recipes for cooking with cider—with instructions for making boiled cider and cider jelly, and recipes for dishes with cider braises and marinades. It also teaches readers how to recognize a good cider and takes you from buying store-bought to making the genuine article at home.

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Book SynopsisUncle Billy’s Wine Guide for Novices is not intended for wine experts and others that consider themselves extremely knowledgeable about wine. This book is for the rest of us who want to learn more about the pleasures of enjoying wine and talking intelligent about it. About 8% of wine consumers consider themselves extremely knowledge about wine. Of these, about 3% consider themselves wine experts. This leaves the rest of us, about 92% who want to learn more about wine but don’t want to become experts. Humor is scattered throughout the book to make your reading more enjoyable. The goal is to help you become more knowledgeable about wine and have fun doing so. And remember: “Always drink the wine you enjoy, and enjoy the wine you drink.” William Allan Kritsonis, PhD, Author

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Book SynopsisBrewing Everything is a thorough, accessible and humourous guide to brewing anything from beer to cider to sake. For every brewing project there is both an easy way and a hard way, a method useful to both the curious novice and the hardcore brewing veteran. Each chapter includes interviews with experts (brewmasters, cidermakers, new meadery startups and small-batch kombucha sellers) as well as the author’s own home- tested recipes. Brewing Everything walks you through the process from start to finish, beginning with easier shortcuts until you get the hang of it, and then upgrading to the harder stuff after you’ve brewed a thing or two. With step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and methods for every level of experience. This is the ultimate guide to all things home-brewed.

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Book SynopsisCheese and wine are a classic combination but many cheeses taste even better with beer or cider. Steve Jones, proprietor of the Portland- based Cheese Bar and Chizu (cheese served sushi- style) has been successfully matching cheeses with alcoholic beverages for more than two decades. Here he shares his knowledge by introducing 75 different cheeses and pairing each with the beverage that brings out the best in both. Jones provides a treasure trove of delectable, often surprising pairings, as well as simple steps for successful experimentation. This guide will function as a crash course for beginners on buying, storing, and serving cheese and alcohol, while offering more seasoned aficionados page after page of cheese-and-beverage combinations to replicate at home. With gorgeous photographs, this book captures the allure, approachability, and, most importantly, the sheer joy of pairing cheese with beer, wine or cider.

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Book SynopsisCocktail alchemy—the sweet, sour, bitter, booze—is magic in the hands of self-taught mixologist Natalie Migliarini. Sure, her story is the classic “girl-quits-job-to-pursue-passion-(cocktails)-starts-website-(Beautiful Booze)-leads-to-book-(yes, this one)”. But these beautiful drinks are the result of a real immersion in the craft of building cocktails. Based on a solid foundation of research and feel for cocktail trends, Beautiful Booze is an instant classic. Readers can prepare these drinks at home, using available ingredients and simple tools. Great cocktails elevate every occasion from ordinary to amazing. Here you’ll find recipes for mainstays like the Bloody Mary Bar Cart, as well as old-made-new cocktails like a Créme de la Colada, Limoncello Daiquiri and Lavender Fizz. Vibrant photographs make reading this book almost as much fun as mixing its drinks.

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Book SynopsisIf your cocktail hour usually includes a martini or a manhattan, you may equate lower alcohol options with a dreaded light beer. But it doesn’t need to be that way! In this revolutionary new book, Jules Aron reveals the secret behind low-proof libations that satisfy all your senses without knocking you off your feet. By building your drinks with a delicious array of lower-proof alcohols, such as amari, sherry, herbal liqueurs and shochu, you’ll balance out the high-proof components like gin and tequila. These tricks can also apply to traditionally lighter drinks too. Aron embraces garden-to-glass trends with spice-infused vodka, sweet-and-sour shrubs, and other, more health-conscious drinks. Most experts agree that drinking less booze is better for your health. Cutting back on alcohol has been shown to help with weight loss, libido and general well-being. With beautiful photography and contributions from well-known mixologists, this is a distinctive addition to the low-proof library.

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Book SynopsisThe first part of the book is dedicated to the drink’s creation and extraction processes, both traditional and contemporary. The second is a complete history of the beverage, from its origins in medieval alchemy to today’s popular renaissance. Further chapters explore the liqueur’s botanical profiles and natural properties, followed by a thorough buying guide with descriptions of bottles from Italy, Europe and beyond. Finally, Zed showcases how best to use amaro behind the bar and in the kitchen, with recipes such as The Golden Mai Tai and Bitter Goat Cheese Risotto. A lovingly crafted tribute to a celebrated drink, The Big Book of Amaro is an eye-catching triumph that will delight anyone with a passion for amaro, mixology, food science or all things Italian.

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Book SynopsisThere is no right or wrong way to drink bourbon—in a cocktail, straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda. You will never know which is your way until you try them all, and How to Be a Bourbon Badass will guide you on the path of your own bourbon adventure.How to Be a Bourbon Badass, captures the storied history of America's native spirit, explains the process of making liquid gold, and offers top-notch cocktail, dinner, and dessert recipes for the novice and connoisseur alike. From tales of legendary master distillers to stories of how lives were changed through newfound bourbon badass confidence, and from recipes for classics like the bourbon highball to fresh twists like strawberry bourbon lemonade with rosemary. Ruffenach shares behind-the-scenes tales from bourbon industry experts and rock stars. Your journey to becoming a bourbon badass begins here!Trade Review[Ruffenach] takes pride in creating experiences that make learning about bourbon approachable, fun and informative. Her sense of community and commitment to paying it forward drive her to empower others. * Kentucky Monthly *Lavishly illustrated, enthusiastically written, and filled with fascinating detail, How to be a Bourbon Badass offers a great opportunity to learn more about bourbon and the ways to use it. * Galveston County Daily News *An informative introduction for novice bourbon drinkers. * Publishers Weekly *"This is a fun book with something for everyone. It discusses Bourbon basics for the beginner but even the seasoned drinker might pick up a thing or two they did not know. It has recipes for food dishes and cocktails for the summer barbecues." * bourbonveachdotcom *Table of ContentsForeword by Pam HeilmannIntroduction1. Bourbon Memories2. What Is Bourbon?3. The Bourbon Difference4. The Importance of the Cocktail5. Bourbon Suppa Club6. How Bourbon Can Change a LifeAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisPunch is the original party drink. Versatile, easy, and inexpensive, it is the perfect addition to any occasion, whether a large wedding party, baby shower, or just a fun backyard barbecue with friends and family.Potent Punches gathers the best unique recipes that will please your whole party in just one bowl. The guide shows the beginning bartender how to throw an awesome party on a budget, with simple and easy-to-follow recipes that will leave guests wondering when you had time for a bartending class. Recipes feature the familiar Bloody Mary Frappe, Whiskey Sour, Sangria, and Sweet 'n' Sour Fizz in crowd-pleasing portions, along with vintage cocktails like the San Francisco Cocktail, Mexican Patriot Cocktail, Ooo-La-La Champagne, and Frosted Black Russians.In the foreword, cocktail expert Albert W. A. Schmid explains the resurgence of punch as the modern go-to party drink and provides tips to help you be the life of the party and the ultimate punch host. Potent Punches has something for everyone, from delicious, nonalcoholic options for the kids to potent vintage punch and cocktail recipes that guarantee a fun retro vibe for your next party.Table of ContentsForeword by Albert W. A. Schmid1. Beverages2. A Well-Stocked Basic Bar3. Coffee and Tea4. Cocktails and Liquers5. Potent Punches6. Cold Weather Concoctions7. Sans Spirits

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Book SynopsisFrom John Dillinger's Gin Fizz to Al Capone's Templeton Rye, mobsters loved their liquor—as well as the millions that bootlegging and speakeasies made them during the Prohibition. In a time when any giggle juice could land you in the hoosegow, mobsters had their own ways of making sure the gin mill never ran dry and the drinks kept flowing. And big screen blockbusters like The Godfather, GoodFellas, and Scarface and small screen hits like The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire ensure that our obsession with mobsters won't run dry, either.Mixology expert Albert W. A. Schmid shows how you can recreate the allure of the gangster bar life with step-by-step instructions on how to set up the best Prohibition-style bar and pour the drinks to match. Recipes include mob favorites like the Machete, the Paralyzer, Greyhound (Salty Dog), Say Hello to My Little Friend, and Angel Face, as well as classics like the Gimlet, Kamikaze, and Bee's Knees. How to Drink Like a Mobster also includes profiles of the most notorious mobsters' connections to the booze business, along with tips to stay under the radar in any speakeasy: always have at least one or more aliases ready, pay with cash, don't draw attention to yourself, and in the case of a raid, drink the evidence as fast as you can!Trade Review"Fix yourself a drink and enjoy."—Noah Rothbaum, Drink & Food Editor at The Daily Beast"Albert W. A. Schmid's collection of classic cocktail recipes are not only easy to replicate, but happily, legal. (As long as you are over 21, of course.)"—Susan Reigler, author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail BookTable of ContentsForeword by Noah RothbaumAcknowledgmentsMobster Lexicon1. Drink Like a Mobster!2. People, Places and Things3. Cocktail Recipes

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Book SynopsisMost of us will never live the life of an international spy, but that doesn't mean that we can drink like one!Just about everyone knows James Bond's classic martini order, "shaken, not stirred", but here you will discover new favorites from beloved novels like those by Ian Fleming and Tom Clancy and big screen blockbusters like the Jason Bourne movies, Argo, Austin Powers, and Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies.Mixology expert Albert W. A. Schmid provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and stocking a bar worthy of 007 and pouring the drinks to match. Recipes include secret agent favorites like The Lucky Jim versus the Montgomery, Kurrant Affair, Pillow Talk, From Russia with Love, Bossanova, Betsy Flanagan versus the Manhattan, Dark 'n' Stormy, and TNT. How to Drink Like a Spy also includes profiles of the most famous and notorious spies throughout history and a lexicon so you don't blow your cover when ordering your next drink.Table of ContentsSecret Agent LexiconChapter 1 – Drink like a Spy! Chapter 2 – Cocktail recipes

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Book SynopsisWho doesn't dream of the rock star lifestyle? Loud music, throngs of adoring fans, and parties that last for days. The glitz, the glamor, and the drinking. In How to Drink Like a Rockstar, Albert W. A. Schmid offers readers a taste of how the rock stars live with his various cocktail recipes inspired by some of America's favorite musicians, from classic rock to contemporary artists. Drinks like Opera, Jumpin' Jack Flash, and T.N.T pay tribute to bands such as Queen, the Beatles, and AC/DC, each with a different twist. Every one of Schmid's cocktail recipes celebrates the lives and careers of artists such as Van Halen's Michael Anthony with his Jack Daniels–shaped guitar or The Grateful Dead and their army of "Dead Head" groupies. Not only does he detail the best mixing techniques, list the necessary equipment, and provide instructions on how to make homemade cocktail cherries and syrups but Schmid also includes rock star life advice so that readers can maximize their rock star experience. With easy-to-follow glossaries for both rock 'n' roll and cocktail-making terms alongside a wide array of drinks that will quench any sort of thirst, How to Drink Like a Rock Star is an informative and light-hearted manual to get your night started right. Table of ContentsForeword by TJ JohnsonAcknowledgmentsRock Star Lexicon by Bennett Schmid (AKA: DJ Bennett)1. Drink Like a Rock Star!2. Cocktail RecipesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisSalut! Prost! Skål! Na zdrave! Tagay! No matter what country you clink glasses in, everyone has a word for cheers. In Cheers! Around the World in 80 Toasts, Brandon Cook takes readers on a whirlwind trip through languages from Estonian to Elvish and everywhere in between. Need to know how to toast in Tagalog? Say "bottoms up" in Basque? "Down the hatch" in Hungarian? Cook teaches readers how to toast in 80 languages and includes drinking traditions, historical facts, and strange linguistic phenomena for each. Sweden, for instance, has a drinking song that taunts an uppity garden gnome, while Turkey brandishes words like Avrupalılaştıramadıklarımızdanmışsınızcasına. And the most valuable liquor brand in the world isn't Johnny Walker or Hennessey, but Maotai—President Nixon's liquor of choice when he visited China. Whether you're traveling the globe or the beer aisle, Cheers! will show you there's a world of fun waiting for you. So raise a glass and begin exploring!The audio book is narrated by Nicholas Smith. Produced by Speechki in 2021.Trade ReviewSay you're invited to a wedding where the groom is from Indonesia or the bride is Romanian, and you'd like to toast them in their native languages. A new book, "Cheers! Around the World in 80 Toasts," will tell you that "Bersulang!" or "Noroc!" are what you need to say as you raise your glass. This global lexicon, written with a light touch, is a scholarly treatise on toasts in scores of languages and takes a deep dive into linguistics, history and traditions. The author, a writer and teacher, is proficient in five languages. He has organized the book by region, with the countries in each listed in alphabetical order for easy reference. You'll discover what to say, what libation should fill the glass and how it all came about. Read it with a clear head; there's much to learn. -- Florence Fabricant * New York Times Food *Cook debuts with an entertaining guide on how to give a toast in nearly 80 languages. . . . It's worth raising a glass to the enthusiasm and good nature of this fun project. * Publishers Weekly *A new book explores drinking traditions across cultures and languages, and how rituals of celebration have evolved around the world, through a spirited study of 80 ways to raise your glass. -- Sucheta Chakraborty * Mumbai Mid-Day *Even if you have not set foot outside of your own home for over a year, this brick of a book can take you on a whirlwind worldwide tour in the comfort of that home with the potential for an additionally comforting beverage in your non-page-turning hand! . . . We all have so much to celebrate. Let's share our joys with the world. -- Matt Robinson * Matt's Meals *A fascinating little book that sheds light on how different cultures raise a glass, and who, what and how they toast while doing so. * Decanter *The collection of wry historical insights about raising a glass in 100 countries and almost that many languages is served up with keen observations on humanity and linguistics. -- Babs Rodriguez * 360West *Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsPart I: Europe and Eastern Europe1. Albanian2. Basque (Euskara)3. Breton4. Bulgarian5. Croatian6. Czech7. Dutch8. English9. Estonian10. Finnish11. French12. Galician13. German14. Greek15. Hungarian16. Irish17. Italian18. Latvian19. Lithuanian20. Maltese21. Norwegian22. Polish23. Portuguese24. Romanian25. Russian26. Serbian27. Slovak28. Slovenian29. Spanish30. Swedish31. Turkish32. Ukrainian33. WelshPart II: Eurasia34. Armenian35. Azerbaijani36. Belarusian37. Georgian38. Kazakh39. Mongolian40. Tajik41. UzbekPart III: Asia and Austronesia42. Myanmar (Burmese)43. Cebuano44. Mandarin Chinese45. Chinese Dialects46. Hawaiian47. Hindi48. Indonesian49. Japanese50. Khmer51. Korean52. Malayalam53. Malay54. Nepali55. Sinhala56. Tagalog57. Tamil58. Thai59. VietnamesePart IV: Africa and the Middle East60. Afrikaans61. Amharic62. Arabic63. Hausa64. Igbo65. Kinyarwanda66. Persian (Farsi)67. Somali68. Swahili69. Wolof70. Xhosa71. YorubaPart V: Ancient, Constructed, and Miscellaneous72. American Sign Language73. Ancient Greek74. Aramaic (Syriac)75. Esperanto76. Hebrew77. Latin78. Na'vi79. Quenya (Elvish)80. Toki PonaLanguage List by CountryBibliography

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Book SynopsisFood, Drink, and Behind–the-Scenes stories from everyone's favorite a cappella group, Straight No Chaser. With 15 years in the music business, eight albums, and more than 1.5 million concerts tickets sold, Straight No Chaser treasures two things: family and food. Straight No Chaser Sound Bites features a collection of their favorite food and drink recipes combined with behind-the-scenes stories as they welcome their fans into the family.Formed in 1996 at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser's story has been replete with twists and turns. Sound Bites deliciously recounts members' memories of moments from an unlikely yet wonderful cascade of events that propelled forward their career of creating music, touring, and becoming part of countless family traditions.Steve, Jerome, Charlie, Randy, Walt, Mike, Jasper, Seggie, and Tyler each offer their own (sometimes contradicting) stories of their adventures, as well as sensational recipes for cocktails, such as the Honey Lavender Greyhound, Grapefruit Jalapeño Cilantro Shrub, and SN-Tini, and foods, including "Choose Your Own Adventure" risotto, Great Grandma Erma's Apple Crisp, SNC M&C, Momma C's Fried Chicken—and many more.Straight No Chaser Sound Bites invites the group's many fans, old and new, to celebrate the harmony of music, food, and drink in their own homes. So settle in and enjoy.Trade ReviewFun, informative, and an absolute 'must' for the legions of Straight No Chaser fans, and an inherently fascinating browse for menu planners, Straight No Chaser Sound Bites is a unique combination of cookbook and band history that will be an enduringly popular. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsSound Bites: An Introduction1. Jerome Collins2. Jasper Smith3. Tyler Trepp4. Charlie Mechling5. Randy Stine6. Walter Chase7. Steve Morgan8. Seggie Isho9. Mike LuginbillSounding Off

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Book SynopsisSports, Drinks and Trivia. The Perfect Combination for any Sports Fanatic.In a perfect world everyone would be able to attend great sporting events—the Super Bowl, the Masters, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But when getting to the game isn't possible, watching the event with friends in the comfort of your own home is the next best option. In Sports Bar: Cocktails and Sports Trivia, sports fanatic and professional bartender Bryan Paiement provides you with everything you need to kick back and enjoy the game in style.Featuring 40 original cocktail recipes specially crafted with the world's most famous sporting events in mind, you can impress your friends with drinks such as "Augusta on My Mind," "Lord Stanley Sour," and "The Brickyard Toast." And when the game slows down (or your team starts to lose), Sport Bar offers amazing, often unbelievable sports facts that will, when paired with a delicious cocktail, spark conversation among your friends: Why are Roman numerals used to number Super Bowls? How many calories does the average cyclist burn during one stage of the Tour de France? Who was the first woman jockey to ever ride in the Kentucky Derby?So pull out your team jerseys and let Sports Bar inspire you to gather your friends together for the game and a great time.Trade Review"Celebrating sports as varied as cricket to cliff-diving, Paiement has crafted a beguiling cocktail book laced with lore and libations. A perfect gift for both the live-action spectator and the armchair enthusiast, Sports Bar dishes up dozens of recipes tailor-made for sipping and watching."—Brandon Cook, author of Cheers!: Around the World in 80 ToastsTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsPregame Introduction1. Sporting Goods2. Batching Cocktails3. Golf4. Hockey5. Baseball6. Tennis7. Soccer8. Football9. Auto Racing10. Action Sports11. Basketball12. Combat Sports13. Rugby14. Cycling15. Horse Racing16. CricketSources

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Book SynopsisPara los griegos, el concepto de patria estaba ligado a "la tierra donce crecen el trigo, la viña y el olivo", y esa idea es importante en esta obra. El cultivo de la vid y de su producto, el vino, está íntimamente ligado al desarrollo de la sociedad occidental y de su cultura. Mauricio Wiesenthal experto en temas vinícolas al tiempo que insigne humanista y novelista de éxito recoge aquí toda la cultura del vino (desde los bendictinos a los poetas árabes, desde los trovadores a los ritos masónicos o las viñas que cultivó Leonardo Da Vinci en el Piamonte), así como toda la ciencia a él vinculada, las técnicas de cultivo, los secretos de la tonelería, las características principales de las regiones vinícolas de todo el mundo o las grandes y pequeñas bodegas que elaboran los mejores caldos. Todo ello en una obra ilustrada, con 6.500 entradas, 2.500 voces de léxico vinícola y más de 5.000 artículos de información enciclopédica y actualizada.Wiesenthal consigue entusiasmar incluso a los lectores más abstemios.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Cook It, Spill It, Throw It is an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience in a world we can’t escape (but let’s face it, we don’t want to!).” — from the foreword by Andy Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, host of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen “Cheers and pop the champs for this amazingly hilarious book of delicious recipes and memories of the best Housewife moments ever!” — Heather Dubrow “Everybody knows the Marge doesn’t miss a meal, and I devoured this book. Amy Phillips and Stuart O’Keeffe concocted the perfect mixture of comedy and cuisine. Cook It, Spill It, Throw It will leave you laughing with your mouth full!” — Margaret Josephs “In the ATL we love a good meal and lots of spicy drama. I have a modeling school named after me, a wine cellar, a lake house, and now a drink, thanks to Cook It, Spill It, Throw It. And, since I am the queen of serving lewks and my Bailey-Que serves the ladies the most delicious food—with a side of shade of course (lol)—I can’t wait to have my girls over to try it!” — Cynthia Bailey “We are always dining on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Sometimes when there is fighting going on, I am thinking, ‘Can we just end this so I can eat please?!’ I am a very good cook and really enjoy it, so I will love making these recipes.” — Kyle Richards “There’s no place like New York City when it comes to great food and cabaret. Cheers to Amy and Stuart on this cool and not, like, all uncool book. And for keeping Eggs à la Française forever relevant!” — Luann de Lesseps “Brilliant comedy, brilliant recipes. The Kyle by Alene Tuna is genius in concept and mouthwatering in execution. We also highly recommend the Bunnygate Biscuits. They’re delicious and can make Lisa Rinna magically cry one single, centered tear.” — Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam, from the Watch What Crappens podcast

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate visual guide for all things gin, from botanicals and styles to producers, distillation processes, and tastings.Become a gin expert and discover your own gin tasting experience.A relatively loose definition of gin has allowed for a boom in specialist gin distilleries and an ever-broadening range of floral, citrus, herbal, spiced, fruity, and umami gins. Originally sought after for its host of medicinal properties, curing (almost) everything from the pestilence to malaria, gin has seen many peaks in its popularity. But the spirit’s long history has at times been murky, its history firmly rooted in and tied to Empire, a slide into being known as “mother’s ruin”, and a large part to play in the rise of abstinence movements. It has not always been the carefree spirit we know today.Join award-winning drinks writer Anthony Gladman as he explores the story of gin, from ancient uses to its present-day renaissance, offers

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