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  A Natural History of Wine

  Ian Tattersall, Rob DeSalle

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  “Wine is art. Wine is ritual. Wine is culture. Wine is romance. But in the hands of Tattersall and DeSalle . . . we learn that wine is also science.”—Neil deGrasse Tyson  A Wall Street Journal Best Book for Wine Lovers   An excellent bottle of wine can be the spark that inspires a brainstorming session. Such was the case for Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle, scientists who frequently collaborate on book and museum exhibition projects. When the conversation turned to wine one evening, it almost inevitably led the two—one a palaeoanthropologist, the other a molecular biologist—to begin exploring the many intersections between science and wine. This book presents their fascinating, freewheeling answers to the question “What can science tell us about wine?” And vice versa. Conversational and accessible to everyone, this colorfully illustrated book embraces almost every imaginable area of the sciences, from microbiology and ecology (for an understanding of what creates this complex beverage) to physiology and neurobiology (for insight into the effects of wine on the mind and body). The authors draw on physics, chemistry, biochemistry, evolution, and climatology, and they expand the discussion to include insights from anthropology, primatology, entomology, Neolithic archaeology, and even classical history. The resulting volume is indispensable for anyone who wishes to appreciate wine to its fullest.   “Chemistry. Evolutionary biology. Genetics. This book is an excellent layman’s refresher on these diverse topics, and many more, and how they fit into the grand scheme of wine . . . A fact-packed and accessible read that goes a long way toward explaining why and how wine became such an important component in our enjoyment of the natural world.”—Wine Spectator

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  The American Plate - A Culinary...

  Libby H. O'Connell

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  For generations, people have proudly defined themselves and their values through their national cuisine. But American food, like its history, is a world of its own. This enticingly fresh book introduces modern listeners to lost American food traditions and leads them on a tantalizing culinary journey through the evolution of our vibrant cuisine and culture. Covering a hundred different foods from the Native American era through today and featuring over thirty recipes, this fascinating history of American food will delight history buffs and food lovers alike.

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  Best of Bordeaux - 200 legendary...

  Intervinum AG

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  Everything you always wanted to know about Bordeaux but were afraid to ask.
  
  292 pages illustrated with superb pictures for you to browse and refer to, containing everything connoisseurs could want to know about Bordeaux 200 memorable, humorously written portraits of top estates and exciting insider tips, all paired with a picture of the bottle. You will also find out more about the origins of what is probably the most famous wine region in the world, from geography and appellations to handy hints for your next Bordeaux trip. A helpful tool for intelligent Bordeaux purchases, whether from online merchants, a wine store or in a restaurant. An aide-memoire for fully-fledged Bordeaux connoisseurs. An entertaining, easily digestible compendium for Bordeaux novices. An encyclopaedia for cultured individuals needing to know more about Bordeaux. A modern reference work for those in a hurry wanting to find out all there is to know about the region at a glance.

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  Diabetes Is Not Always Permanent...

  Kerri Ryan

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  Diabetic symptoms are not always easy to identify. Type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes, all stem from the same cause but the medical community places a subcategory to help them take into consideration other age-related issues that might be present. All these signs of diabetes can be found in this book, and explain the reasons why they are happening, so you can better understand how to respond to this diagnosis. Basically, the pancreas has lost the ability to convert sugars into energy causing the diabetic to often start taking insulin shots. 
    
  Diabetes is a very serious disease that can bring a lifetime of medical issues, including death, so understanding how it got started, how to prevent it, and in some cases reverse it, is vital if you have been diagnosed. Neuropathy, cardio-vascular issues, blindness, and sores that won't heal can often be corrected providing you have the correct information and learn how to reverse existing symptoms. However, under no circumstances should this book be used to replace our doctor's advice. Everyone is unique, and he will have more information about your personal condition than I do, so learn how to respond to diabetes, and once your chemistry is back in balance, reverse symptoms, and let your doctor decide if it is time to discontinue any treatments.

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  50 Soul Food Recipes - Real...

  Kendra Lemar

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  Ain't no food like Soul Food! Why spend all that money for expensive take out when you can make fine Southern Cuisine right in our Kitchen? Inside, you'll find recipes for:SPAGHETTI WITH PAPRIKA-PEANUT SAUCE  BA-NA-NA-NA, STAYIN 'ALIVE” DESSERT IN A GLASS CRAZY DELICIOUS CAULIFLOWER SOUP POWERFUL OVEN SHAKSHUKA. CHICKEN SOUP TOM KHA GAI  
  So stop lookin' and get cookin'!

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  The Art and Craft of Chocolate -...

  Nathan Hodge

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  A world-renowned chocolate maker takes you on a grand tour of chocolate—from its processing, history, and trade to how it's made, bean to bar.  
   
  The Art and Craft of Chocolate opens with the very basics, beginning with the cacao tree, and explains the process of growing cacao and the many hands it takes to process it. 
   
  For centuries, chocolate has been used for many purposes all over the world: from a currency during the Mayan empire, to homemade beverages consumed by farm workers in Central America for energy, as well as in moles and other dishes in Mexican cuisine. The Art and Craft of Chocolate covers thecultural history of chocolate, as well as the birth of the chocolate bar. 
   
  The cofounder and head chocolate maker of Raaka Chocolate, Nathan Hodge, then shows you how to hack the basic principles of chocolate-making at home using tools as simple as a food processor, a hair dryer, and a double boiler. In addition, he offers recipes for traditional moles from different regions of Mexico; traditional Mayan chocolate drinks; cocoa as a meat rub; and various baked goods.  
   
  A leader in sustainable chocolate sourcing, Hodge introduces the concept of bean to bar chocolate—a process that starts with whole cocoa beans, which are roasted, ground, and smoothed into chocolate—and discusses sustainability and social consciousness, along with his own chocolate making philosophy. 
   
  The Art and Craft of Chocolate "invites readers to take a deeper and more ‘cuisine-focused' look at a ubiquitous product in the hopes they fall in love with it, too" (Edible Brooklyn).

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