New York Times Bestseller

From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history.

Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and col...
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New York Times Bestseller

From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history.

Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and col...
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A journal to capture your passion for craft brews

Innovative American craft beer is known for its very distinctive taste and style thanks to hops. The flavor is huge--intense, aggressive, and bitter. The flavor is huge--intense, aggressive, and bitter.

Which beers do you like best? Not sure? There's lots of beer to explore. Start tasting

This journal will help you learn:

• About the craft brewery industry
• How to hold your own tasting party
• Recommended way to taste not just drink your beer
• Record your own tasti...
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From juices and teas to soups and smoothies, this imaginative collection of delicious drinks from around the world has been compiled to help you look and feel great. These luscious and easy-to-prepare recipes will help lift your spirits and soothe your soul, and warm you up and cool you down, as well as recover from a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Features include:

* In-depth profiles of the healing qualities and benefits of twenty-five key ingredients -- from almonds and apples to barley and beetroot, and from garlic and ginger to oats and onions

* More than 120 recipe...
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Teas, tisanes, broths, and bhangs are all exquisite ways to infuse marijuana for medicine or pleasure. With more than seventy-five recipes using a fascinating array of the finest teas, herbs, and ingredients, High Tea will show you how to create sensational flavors, select moods, and serve all of the good vibrations the cannabis plant has to offer:

• Learn the methods of serving moderate doses of cannabinoids like THC with a fast onset to ensur...
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For anyone who has considered brewing a batch of beer or mead at home, or making a custom barrel of wine with local fruit, this thorough guide will clear a path to the bottle. It demystifies the process: from planting hops and fruits to pruning, harvesting, fermenting, flavoring, and bottling one-of-a-kind drinks from your own backyard. It serves as a starting point not only for wines and beers, but also hard ciders, meads, and infusions, and even touches on at-home distilling

Perfect for the city-dweller, urban gardener, or anyone with limited space and a desire to make custom co...
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Want to know what to drink with all your favorite books?

A bubbly, boozy French 75 with The Great Gat...
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