Author: Michael Broadbent
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780151007042
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The ultimate report on the world's vintage wines is offered by the man the "Wine Spectator" calls "the world's most experienced taster."
Michael Broadbent's Vintage Wine
Author: Michael Broadbent
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780151007042
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The ultimate report on the world's vintage wines is offered by the man the "Wine Spectator" calls "the world's most experienced taster."
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780151007042
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
The ultimate report on the world's vintage wines is offered by the man the "Wine Spectator" calls "the world's most experienced taster."
Old Age in the New Land
Author: W. Andrew Achenbaum
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421435071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Originally published in 1978. Drawing on a wide range of sources from social, intellectual, and political history, Old Age in the New Land analyzes the changing fates and fortunes of America's elderly in the course of its history. By providing a historical perspective on society's conceptions of aging—and its effects on human lives—Achenbaum's work offers valuable insights for historians, sociologists, gerontologists, and others interested in the "graying" of America.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421435071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Originally published in 1978. Drawing on a wide range of sources from social, intellectual, and political history, Old Age in the New Land analyzes the changing fates and fortunes of America's elderly in the course of its history. By providing a historical perspective on society's conceptions of aging—and its effects on human lives—Achenbaum's work offers valuable insights for historians, sociologists, gerontologists, and others interested in the "graying" of America.
World Whiskey
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756662176
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
World Whiskey is a long overdue visual bible of over 700 worldwide whiskeys. Whiskeys Worth the Wait directory spreads make up the body of the book, marrying together distillery history, in-depth tasting notes, and a photograph. Guiding you through every important distilling nation - starting with the rich varieties in Scotland, going on to woody bourbon and rye in the US, and finishing with the range of varieties available in Asia and Australasia - you're sure to find a satisfying dram wherever you are. Explore your favorite distillery and discover all its secrets with The Story of... spreads that look at one distillery and uncover its history. Whiskey, with its careful, masterful, and magical production process, has inspired much adoration from many distillery owners - these stories will certainly make you stop and think when you take your next sip. Whiskey Tours are located in every key whiskey nation and dedicate a few days to one common aim - to taste all the region's finest whiskeys. This is the ideal way to up your whiskey count, giving you reliable, up-to-date information on when to visit, where to stay and eat, and how to travel so that you can enjoy the culture of the nation while sampling your favorite spirit. World Whiskey presents all those varieties that every whiskey lover simply must try.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756662176
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
World Whiskey is a long overdue visual bible of over 700 worldwide whiskeys. Whiskeys Worth the Wait directory spreads make up the body of the book, marrying together distillery history, in-depth tasting notes, and a photograph. Guiding you through every important distilling nation - starting with the rich varieties in Scotland, going on to woody bourbon and rye in the US, and finishing with the range of varieties available in Asia and Australasia - you're sure to find a satisfying dram wherever you are. Explore your favorite distillery and discover all its secrets with The Story of... spreads that look at one distillery and uncover its history. Whiskey, with its careful, masterful, and magical production process, has inspired much adoration from many distillery owners - these stories will certainly make you stop and think when you take your next sip. Whiskey Tours are located in every key whiskey nation and dedicate a few days to one common aim - to taste all the region's finest whiskeys. This is the ideal way to up your whiskey count, giving you reliable, up-to-date information on when to visit, where to stay and eat, and how to travel so that you can enjoy the culture of the nation while sampling your favorite spirit. World Whiskey presents all those varieties that every whiskey lover simply must try.
Alain Delon
Author: Nick Rees-Roberts
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 162356445X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Few European male actors have been as iconic and influential for generations of filmgoers as Alain Delon. Emblematic of a modern, European masculinity, Delon's appeal spanned cultures and continents. From his breakthrough as the first on-screen Tom Ripley in Purple Noon in 1960, through two legendary performances in Rocco and His Brothers and The Leopard in the early 1960s, to his roles in some of Jean-Pierre Melville's most celebrated films noirs, Delon came to embody the flair and stylishness of the European thriller as one of France's most recognizable film stars. This collection examines the star's career, image and persona. Not only focusing on his spectacular early performances, the book also considers less well documented aspects of Delon's long career such as his time in Hollywood, his work as director, producer and screenwriter, his musical collaborations, his TV appearances, and his enduring role as a fashion icon in the 21st century. Whether the object of reverence or ridicule, of desire or disdain, Delon remains a unique figure who continues to court controversy and fascination more than five decades after he first achieved international fame.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 162356445X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Few European male actors have been as iconic and influential for generations of filmgoers as Alain Delon. Emblematic of a modern, European masculinity, Delon's appeal spanned cultures and continents. From his breakthrough as the first on-screen Tom Ripley in Purple Noon in 1960, through two legendary performances in Rocco and His Brothers and The Leopard in the early 1960s, to his roles in some of Jean-Pierre Melville's most celebrated films noirs, Delon came to embody the flair and stylishness of the European thriller as one of France's most recognizable film stars. This collection examines the star's career, image and persona. Not only focusing on his spectacular early performances, the book also considers less well documented aspects of Delon's long career such as his time in Hollywood, his work as director, producer and screenwriter, his musical collaborations, his TV appearances, and his enduring role as a fashion icon in the 21st century. Whether the object of reverence or ridicule, of desire or disdain, Delon remains a unique figure who continues to court controversy and fascination more than five decades after he first achieved international fame.
The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test
Author: Tom Wolfe
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552993662
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
One of the most essential works on the 1960s counterculture, Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Test is the seminal work on the hippie culture, a report on what it was like to follow along with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters as they launched out on the "Transcontinental Bus Tour" from the West Coast to New York, all the while introducing acid (then legal) to hundreds of like-minded folks, staging impromptu jam sessions, dodging the Feds, and meeting some of the most revolutionary figures of the day.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552993662
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
One of the most essential works on the 1960s counterculture, Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Test is the seminal work on the hippie culture, a report on what it was like to follow along with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters as they launched out on the "Transcontinental Bus Tour" from the West Coast to New York, all the while introducing acid (then legal) to hundreds of like-minded folks, staging impromptu jam sessions, dodging the Feds, and meeting some of the most revolutionary figures of the day.
Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
Author: Richard Hofstadter
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307809676
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Winner of the 1964 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Anti-Intellectualism in American Life is a book which throws light on many features of the American character. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in American life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society. "As Mr. Hofstadter unfolds the fascinating story, it is no crude battle of eggheads and fatheads. It is a rich, complex, shifting picture of the life of the mind in a society dominated by the ideal of practical success." —Robert Peel in the Christian Science Monitor
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307809676
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Winner of the 1964 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction Anti-Intellectualism in American Life is a book which throws light on many features of the American character. Its concern is not merely to portray the scorners of intellect in American life, but to say something about what the intellectual is, and can be, as a force in a democratic society. "As Mr. Hofstadter unfolds the fascinating story, it is no crude battle of eggheads and fatheads. It is a rich, complex, shifting picture of the life of the mind in a society dominated by the ideal of practical success." —Robert Peel in the Christian Science Monitor
A Scent of Champagne
Author: Richard Juhlin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510700684
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear the name in error. True champagne comes only from the French province of Champagne and contains three specific grape varieties. But figuring out more about the wine can be confusing: what is the difference between cuvée de prestige, blanc de noirs, and rosé? What is the best kind of food to pair with champagne? How many different kinds of sweetness are there? What is the best method of storage? Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost champagne expert, answers these questions and more as he takes the reader on a journey to the geographical area of Champagne and through the history of the drink. He explains how to arrange tastings and develop one’s sense of smell, and why the setting where you drink champagne is important, including personal anecdotes about his lifelong journey from PE teacher to connoisseur. Also included is a catalog section that describes and ranks different champagne houses, types, and vintages. Sit back and enjoy Juhlin’s graceful prose with a lovely glass of champagne, the sparkling wine that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510700684
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 1011
Book Description
Champagne may be the most misunderstood category of wine in the world, as many labels of sparkling wines bear the name in error. True champagne comes only from the French province of Champagne and contains three specific grape varieties. But figuring out more about the wine can be confusing: what is the difference between cuvée de prestige, blanc de noirs, and rosé? What is the best kind of food to pair with champagne? How many different kinds of sweetness are there? What is the best method of storage? Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost champagne expert, answers these questions and more as he takes the reader on a journey to the geographical area of Champagne and through the history of the drink. He explains how to arrange tastings and develop one’s sense of smell, and why the setting where you drink champagne is important, including personal anecdotes about his lifelong journey from PE teacher to connoisseur. Also included is a catalog section that describes and ranks different champagne houses, types, and vintages. Sit back and enjoy Juhlin’s graceful prose with a lovely glass of champagne, the sparkling wine that has come to epitomize luxury and elegance. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Writers Directory
Author: NA NA
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349036501
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1555
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349036501
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1555
Book Description
The Great Vintage Wine Book
Author: Michael Broadbent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855332860
Category : Wine
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"It is the first book to deal with wine not just geographically but in the context of time; and it is the first book to examine the two uncontrollable variables - the weather which creates the character of the vintage and the wine, and the passage of time, which shapes its development".--BOOKJACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855332860
Category : Wine
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"It is the first book to deal with wine not just geographically but in the context of time; and it is the first book to examine the two uncontrollable variables - the weather which creates the character of the vintage and the wine, and the passage of time, which shapes its development".--BOOKJACKET.
Growing Old in America
Author: Beth Hess
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000677133
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
Modern industrial societies are characterized by long-term declines in fertility and steady increases in life expectancy. Together, these trends result in an aging population. The United States is no exception; since 1969 the median age has risen from 29.4 to a projected 36.4 in the year 2000. This fourth edition of the standard reader on the sociology of aging has been completely revised, with 90 percent new material, to reflect new information and new issues in this rapidly developing field. Students and practicing professionals will find it a lively, accessible overview.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000677133
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 521
Book Description
Modern industrial societies are characterized by long-term declines in fertility and steady increases in life expectancy. Together, these trends result in an aging population. The United States is no exception; since 1969 the median age has risen from 29.4 to a projected 36.4 in the year 2000. This fourth edition of the standard reader on the sociology of aging has been completely revised, with 90 percent new material, to reflect new information and new issues in this rapidly developing field. Students and practicing professionals will find it a lively, accessible overview.