Release Dates for new Beverages Books

Kevin Judd occupies a unique position in the New Zealand wine industry. Not only is he one of our most respected winemakers, having turned Cloudy Bay Vineyards into the international star that it is, but he is New Zealand's finest wine photographer. This potent blend of wine knowledge and artistic s...

When you buy a bottle of wine to enjoy at home, wouldn't you like to know when it's going to be at its best? Based on Maria Thun's biodynamic calendar, this handy little pocket guide tells you which days are optimum wine-drinking days, and which days to avoid if you want to get the most out of your ...

Deciphering a wine label is a confusing and mystifying task for the average person who is not educated in the subject of wine. With thousands of wines in the market and so many wine labels confronting you in the wine store, how is the consumer to tell which wine is which, what it is worth, what is i...

Shelley Boettchr's popular guide to the tastiest and thriftiest wines of Alberta is back, with all-new reviews and even more fantastic facts and tips. With Shelley's straightforward advice, novices can feel confident about picking out the perfect wine for any occasion without breaking the bank. With...

Rod Phillips has spent another year tasting and rating the wines on the shelves of the LCBO. Now in its 5th edition, The 500 Best-Value Wines in the LCBOThe book rates wines on a five-star scale, provides concise no-nonsense descriptions, and suggests food pairings for each wine. It also provides sp...

What would happen if you were to combine the culinary expertise of two connoisseurs who are specialists in their fields? Beer sommelier Ben Vinken presents 50 top Belgian beers to cheese master Michel Van Tricht, who in turn, pairs them with the most appropriate cheeses. Their many years of experien...

This title features 150 irresistible recipes shown in 250 stunning photographs. It includes 150 inspiring recipes from super-healthy fruit blends and vegetable detox tonics to luxuriously rich shakes and smoothies. It includes chapters on Vital Veggie Blends, Fresh and Fruity, Exotic Coolers, Breakf...

If you've ever tasted a food you love with a wine that matches it perfectly, you'll know that the combination of the two can be even better than the food or wine on its own. But how to find those divine pairings? With 'Perfect Pairings' you can try the expert recommendations of wine expert Fiona Bec...

Sharing a bottle of wine with friends is undoubtedly one of life's pleasures, while collecting wine for future enjoyment is an absorbing hobby. Wine Notes is the perfect companion for wine lovers. In Parts 1 and 2, distinguished wine writers offer expert advice on all aspects of choosing, storing an...

"Bottoms Up" showcases the architecture and history of 70 Wisconsin breweries and bars. Beginning with inns and saloons, the book explores the rise of breweries, the effects of temperance and Prohibition, and attitudes about gender, ethnicity, and morality. It traces the development of the megabrewe...

This title features 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of recipes for shakes and smoothies, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts. Vibran...

Steeped in romanticism, "The China Tea Book" focuses on the land where tea was born - China. A host of facts and tales associated with this magical infusion that has enjoyed five thousand years of popularity are narrated in a style that brims over with culture, charm and good taste. Passionate yet r...

The glamour of the cocktail comes to life in this collection of authentic recipes from the 20s and 30s. Prohibition in the United States began in 1920 and cocktails became the height of fashion. The underground Speakeasy grew in popularity and strong flavours were used to mask the taste of bootlegge...

The government tries to tell us that drinking to excess is bad for us. If that's the case then why is it so much fun? And the quickest way to achieve drunken nirvana...Drinking Games; 25 drinking games for an epic night out, or in. The problem with playing drinking games is if it's a successful even...

25 ways to kick your hangover to the kerb - from sandwiches to saunas. Just woken up with a head that feels like the devil's been drilling foot-long screws into your brain and eyeballs? Well suffer no more by following these helpful remedies that will have you out of bed and on your feet in no time....

Part cookbook, part homage to the beauty and appeal of life of Waiheke Island, A Life at Mudbrick recounts Robyn and Nick Jones' extraordinary journey to create this iconic vineyard and restaurant, now such an important part of the Waiheke landscape. When they decided to leave their busy Auckland li...

Wood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea--otherwise known as "the seven things that open the door"--are the basic kitchen necessities Chinese people cannot do without in their daily lives. Among them, tea holds a very special place. It is not only a beverage, but also an integral part of pe...

This book specialises in supermarket wines for one very good reason: there's a new reality in the retail wines market - the supermarkets have won the high street. The top wine buyers are now in the supermarkets, so that's where the most characterful wines are on offer: Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's...

In this informative and amusing book, newly revised and updated, Simon Hoggart provides a highly personal selection of 100 exciting and eclectic wines that are invariably good value (including 10 new ones). Life's Too Short to Drink Bad Wine is aimed at the amateur wine lover prepared occasionally t...

Whether you're planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap - the Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the exotic and the timeless. Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation's tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and ...

Sidle up to the bar and enjoy yesteryear's classic and forgotten cocktails with the author of Let's Bring Back. Throughout this illustrated compendium of the most nostalgic, surprising, delicious, and sometimes outrageous drinks in barroom history, Lesley M. M. Blume imparts classic cocktail wisdom ...

This beautifully illustrated edition of the home-bartending bible by world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese includes 50 new recipes along with instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail. With encyclopedic information about every liquor--gin, rum, champagne, wine, punches, and more--here...

All it takes is a minute to master wine! In this fun yet sophisticated guide, world wine authority Jennifer Simonetti shows you how simple it can be to figure out which wines will please your palate. Just take the quick and easy flavor test, and Simonetti will lead you through the thicket of choices...

Got beer? This comprehensive, fully illustrated volume on beer by two of the world's leading authorities is more than just an in-depth history of this delightful beverage--its origins, brewing methods and technologies, trends, and more--from ancient times until the present day. It is also a detailed...

You can't hold all the wine information you need in your head, but with this handy guide you can be sure it is available whenever you want it. Indispensable as ever, Oz Clarke's now classic Pocket Wine Book is meticulously updated each year. This is the 21st edition and the book has more information...

The World Atlas of Beer is the definitive and essential guide to beer, with information on brews ranging from the Trappist ales of Belgium to the wheat beers of Bavaria, Breton black beers, barrel-aged Californian beers, British bitters, Vietnamese bia hoi, traditional Finnish sahti, and the output ...

California's most celebrated central coast wineries invite you on an irresistible journey . . . to the congenial tasting rooms of a vast and unspoiled paradise. With "The California Directory of Fine Wineries "as your guide, you'll wander through world-famous Santa Barbara County, home to the landma...

"The Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola" is an illustrated book disclosing new research in the coca leaf trade conducted by the Coca-Cola Company. 2011 marked the 125th anniversary of its iconic beverage, and the 50th anniversary of the international drug control treaty that allows Coca-Cola excl...

The definitive guide to non-alcoholic bartender's beverages

The wines of Bordeaux are universally recognized as being among the finest in the world and in this fully revised and updated edition of his classic text, renowned wine expert Stephen Brook provides an unrivalled survey of the region and its wines. The Complete Bordeaux offers detailed information o...

Providing hundreds of detailed tasting notes and an exploration of the story of whiskey told through in-depth distillery entries, "Whiskey Opus" helps seasoned connoisseurs in their quest to discover the world's best whiskies. Every whiskey style from single malt to poteen is represented, along with...

A coobook and wine guide celebrating the regional traditions and exciting innovations of modern Italian cooking, from San Francisco's SPQR restaurant. The Roman empire was famous for its network of roads. By following the path of these thoroughfares, "SPQR" explores Italy's contemporary local cuisin...

Gimlet, negroni, manhattan, Long Island ice tea, flirtini, hurricane, screwdriver--cocktails have come a long way from their first incarnation in the seventeenth century, when rum punch was everyone's go-to drink. Originally made of five ingredients, including a spirit, sugar, and spices, "cocktail"...

The Aesthetics of Wine shows that discussing wine within the framework of aesthetics both benefits our understanding of wine as a phenomenon, while also challenging some of the basic assumptions of the tradition of aesthetics. * Analyzes the appreciation of wine as an aesthetic practice. * Tackles p...

One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup. In "The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee," founder James Freeman explores beans from around the...

Amarone, the big, rich, red wine of Veneto in Northeast Italy, has a relatively short history. The wine was first marketed in the early years of the 20th century. From the beginning, the Boscaini family, and their winery Masi, shaped Amarone's eventual rise from obscure village beverage to one of ...

The #1 wine book--now updated!The art of winemaking may be a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, but today, wine is trendier and hotter than ever. Now, wine experts and authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan have revised their popular "Wine For Dummies" to deliver an updated,...

Sugar and spice and all things nice. Levi's latest collection of recipes is all about indulgence. From luscious cakes and bakes, to creamy puds, from cool ice-creams to wicked cocktails, this is food to share and make everyone feel good. What does sweet mean to you? It could be those sweet moments b...