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  A History of the World in 6 Glasses

  Tom Standage

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  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 twenty-first century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece, wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe, they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization.For Tom Standage, each drink is a different kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite beverage the same way again.

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  The No-Cook No-Bake Cookbook -...

  Matt Kadey

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  Learn to make 101 delicious meals without cooking a single thing in this collection of recipes that turn up the flavor—not the heat! 
   
  When temperatures rise and dinnertime looms, don’t grab the take-out menu—reach for this guide to the best no-cook meals. Filled with full-color photos and easy-to-follow recipes, this handy cookbook shows you how to whip up tasty, healthy and filling breakfast, lunch or dinner recipes without heating up the kitchen. 
   
  From easy, hearty breakfasts to mouth-watering entrees and even delectable desserts, it’s easy to keep both your stress level and kitchen temperature low with these fast and fun no-cook meals. The No-Cook, No- Bake Cookbook features tons of creative dishes, including: 
   
  • Salmon Mango Ceviche 
   
  • Teriyaki Tofu Wraps 
   
  • Peach Prosciutto Salad 
   
  • No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake 
   
  • Tex-Mex Chipotle Beans 
   
  • Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa 
   
  • Salami Pizza Stacks 
   
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad 
   
  • Roast Beef Wraps 
   
  • Blueberry Overnight Oats 
   
  • Fresh Fruit Smoothies

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  Keto Diet - Great Truths about...

  Lydia Tarsson

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  Transform your diet and indulge in the fantastic impacts of the ketogenic diet. 
    
  Quite a few are overwhelmed by the ketogenic life. Some who are consistent with the diet plan fall short, though others just cannot quit talking about how wonderful it is. Do you want to know why? If so, then you've come to the best place. Within this fancy handbook, you'll find out what prompts men and women to be consistent with such a diet plan, what is in it for them (and also for you), and exactly how to go about advancing the same track to enhanced physical health and well-being. Aside from the basic components of any sort of ketogenic diet, the following concepts will be addressed: 
    
  - Exactly how your system responds to ketogenic food sources, and what to expect. 
    
  - Excellent quality elements of the several praised physical health sources that are keto-friendly. 
    
  - Extra documentation that has actually been discovered and that illustrates fatty acids may be great for you. 
    
  - Super types of foods with lots of fats that are really great for you. 
    
  - Insane misconceptions and truths concerning fats and carbohydrates you might not understand. 
    
  - Plus so many more subjects that are relevant to the ketogenic diet plan. 
    
  Those topics are only the tip of the iceberg. You are going to discover so much more than just those few things, and it's well worth to have a look inside the book because of that. 
    
  That's plenty of chitchat. Just buy it. You'll be happy you did.

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  I'm Dreaming of a Green...

  Anna Getty

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  The author and green living expert shares savvy tips on how to celebrate Christmas in ways that are eco-friendly and cost-conscious. 
   
  Anna Getty—a chef, writer, mother, and organic living expert—helps families reduce their carbon footprint and save money while enjoying the festive traditions of Christmas. Anna advises how to best choose a tree (real or fake?), mitigate the negative effects of holiday travel, recycle post-holiday, and more.  
   
  Anna also shares favorite holiday recipes for organic appetizers and homemade craft ideas such as pinecone wreaths and recycled sweater pillows. With inspiring photographs, extensive resources, and advice from the “Lazy Environmentalist” Josh Dorfman, Seventh Generation’s Jeffrey Hollender, and other leading eco-experts, families might just find that these tips help them stay green all year long—the perfect New Year’s resolution!

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  The Country Cooking of Ireland

  Colman Andrews

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  The acclaimed food and travel writer brings to life the people, countryside, and delicious food of Ireland in this James Beard Award–winning cookbook. 
   
  Fast emerging as one of the world’s hottest culinary destinations, Ireland is a country of small farms, artisanal bakers, cheese makers, and butteries. Farm-to-table dining has been practiced here for centuries.  
   
  Meticulously researched and reported by Saveur magazine founder Colman Andrews, this sumptuous cookbook includes 250 recipes and more than 100 photographs of the pubs, the people, and the emerald Irish countryside taken by award-winning photographer Christopher Hirsheimer.  
   
  Rich with stories of the food and people who make Ireland a wonderful place to eat, and laced with charming snippets of song, folklore, and poetry, The Country Cooking of Ireland ushers in a new understanding of Irish food.

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  MFK Fisher - Musings on Wine and...

  F. K. Fisher

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  This anthology draws together the renowned food writer’s reflections, insights, and personal journeys through the world of wine and spirits. 
   
  For MFK Fisher, one of Americas most-read and best-loved food writers, wine was a passion nurtured during her time in France and, later, California. This anthology, edited by acclaimed biographer Anne Zimmerman (An Extravagant Hunger: The Passionate Years of M.F.K. Fisher), is the first ever to gather Fishers finest writings on wine.  
   
  In sparkling prose, Fisher reminisces about marvelous meals enjoyed and drinks savored; describes the many memorable restaurants that welcomed and even educated her; discuses rosés, sherry, chilled whites, and cocktails; and escorts readers from Dijon to Sonoma. Open a bottle, open the book, and linger over some of the best wine writing ever done.

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