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Wine Spectator’s Pocket Guide to Wine June 29, 2008

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<a href=”http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Spectators-Pocket-Guide/dp/1881659550/?ie=UTF8&tag=simpdesi-20″ target=”_blank”><img src=”http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/I/416BMWYZCZL._SL500_AA240_SH20_.jpg” id=”prodImage”  height=”240″ align=”left” onMouseOver=”sitb_showLayer(’bookpopover’); return false;” onMouseOut=”sitb_doHide(’bookpopover’); return false;” border=”0″ alt=”Wine Spectator’s Pocket Guide to Wine (Wine Spectator’s)”  /></a><br /><br /><li><b>Language:</b> English</li>
<li><b>Publisher:</b> Wine Spectator Press (August 1999)</li>
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Wines of Baja California& Touring and Tasting Mexico’s Undiscovered Treasures April 10, 2008

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Touring and Tasting Mexico’s Undiscovered Treasures

The first comprehensive book on Mexican wines published in English. Dimitri Tchelistcheff was technical director at Bodegas Santo Tomas, oldest winery in Baja. A historical Prologue is provided by Dr. Enrique Ferro. Each winery is described in an “Essentials” section listing location, contacts, size, production and winemaker. History, winemaker notes and vineyard and fermentation techniques are included along with tasting notes and suggested food matches. Chapters on Wine Terms, Grapes of Baja, Wine Festivals and Events assist the visitor, as well as sections on where to eat, rest and read more about this exciting region; plus how to get there and what to see in the wine producing valleys. Ideal for any wine enthusiast or armchair traveler.

About the Author
Ralph Amey teaches wine appreciation classes, leads wine tours in California and Mexico, and regularly writes articles on all aspects of wine. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and teaches at Occidental College in Los Angeles. A certified Wine Educator (CWE) and member of the Society of Wine Educators (SWE) for 20 years, Ralph Amey is a founding member of the SoCal Chapter of SWE, and is its current President.

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Wine Appreciation Guild (July 2003)
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    Bob Cobb’s Florida Election Bartender’s Guide April 5, 2008

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    Bob Cobb’s Florida Election Bartender’s Guide

    Ever want to learn how to tend bar or mix drinks? Step into the world of Bob Cobb, grand artist and master mixer of politically-oriented adult beverages. Try out “Disenfranchised Whiskey” and other Florida election adult beverages such as “Jeb’s Banana Republic.” No other book better catalogues the Florida Fiasco than Bob Cobb’s Florida Election Bartender’s Guide–the essential Florida election bartender’s guide for mixing adult beverages such as “Cherry Pregnant Chad,” “Idiot Voter Insanity,” and “White Russian Undervote.”

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Writers Club Press (June 2001)
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    Make Your Own Cocktails April 5, 2008

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    Make Your Own Cocktails

    One look at the bright, colorful pages here–with an array of traditional and trendy drinks in sunny yellows, jewel-like greens, shimmery golds, rich blues and reds, and hot tropical shades–and you’ll know you’ve come to the right place to make your party swing! As delicious as they are beautiful, these recipes for rum, brandy, gin, vodka, whisky, champagne, and other cocktails will turn you into a bartender par excellence. After introductory information on equipment, glasses, ingredients, trimmings, and techniques (shaken, stirred, or poured), comes a parade of taste sensations: a classic Mai Tai or Piña Colada to cool a summer evening; luscious, rich Chocolate Rum; an elegant White Lady and simple Gin Fizz; Martinis, sweet, dry, and medium; Bloody Mary for brunch; plus Sangria, a Mint Julep, Banana Bomber, Cactus Flower, and non-alcoholic thirst-quenchers for drivers and youngsters. An invaluable fount of practical knowledge and creative ideas for today’s best.

    –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

  • Language: Spanish
  • Publisher: New Holland Australia (February 1998)
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    Little Book of Vodka Cocktails (Little Book of Cocktails) April 5, 2008

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    Little Book of Vodka Cocktails (Little Book of Cocktails)

    Nostrovya! Raise your glass and cheer the vodka cocktail, whether in its classic version, done up in party style, or intriguingly fruity and exotic. Honor tradition with a timeless Bloody Mary, Black or creamy White Russian, Harvey Wallbanger, or Bullshot. Let the good times roll with a Cosmopolitan, Vodka sour, or wellnamed Head-over-Heels. For something unusual, try a Vodka Caipirinha, a delicious twist on Brazil’s national drink, or a Melon Ball. Every one is delicious!

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Hamlyn (September 1, 2000)
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    The Professional Bar & Beverage Managers Handbook& How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Bar, Tavern and Night Club April 3, 2008

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    How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Bar, Tavern and Night Club

    “If you are thinking of opening your own bar, make sure you read this handbook first.” –Mike Snyder, MrGoodbeer.com

    Product Description
    A successful beverage operation is much more than top-shelf cocktails. In today’s market, whether running a stand-alone business or one incorporated into a restaurant, hotel or food service operation, the successful bar operator needs product and equipment knowledge, management savvy, marketing skills, insight into the latest trends, and, of course, a strong grasp of mixology. All this and more is detailed in this new inclusive guide. More than just recipes, it will show you step by step how to set up, operate and manage a financially successful beverage operation. This book is ideal for professionals in the hospitality field as well as newcomers who may be looking for answers to cost containment and training issues. There are literally hundreds of innovative ways demonstrated to streamline your bar or beverage operation. Existing operators will appreciate this valuable resource and reference in their daily activities and as a source of ready-to-use forms, Web sites and operating and cost cutting ideas. The companion CD-ROM contains all the forms from the book for easy use in a PDF format, and a 100+ page business plan in Microsoft Word.

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company; Har/Cdr edition (October 30, 2005)
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    Secrets Revealed of America’s Greatest Cocktails April 3, 2008

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    Secrets Revealed of America’s Greatest Cocktails

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Barmedia (October 15, 2007)
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    Wines of Italy (Dover Cookbook Series) March 31, 2008

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    Wines of Italy (Dover Cookbook Series)

    A whole new world of delicious wines. Discussions of all types of wine found in each region: Etna and Marsala from Sicily, Asti Spumante from Piedmont, Bardolino from Verona; much more. Growing of grapes, characteristics of grapes, production, history of a wine, informative anecdotes.

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; New Ed edition (June 1, 1974)
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    Como Disfrutar Del Vino / How to Enjoy Wine& Todo lo que Necesita Saber para Apreciar al Maximo un Vino / All you Need to Know to Appreciate Wine at the Maximum March 31, 2008

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    Todo lo que Necesita Saber para Apreciar al Maximo un Vino / All you Need to Know to Appreciate Wine at the Maximum

    “Estupendo libro.”

    Book Description
    With so many wines available, this jewel of a guide to wine is dedicated to all those who love a glass of wine but want to learn more about it and enjoy it more. It offers lessons on how to confront wine with confidence in all situations.

    Esta pequeña guía está dedicado a todos que disfrutan una copa de vino y quieren llegar a comprenderlo y disfrutarlo aún más. Ofrece una explicación de cómo enfrentarse al vino con confianza en todo tipo de situaciones.

  • Language: Spanish
  • Publisher: Naturart, S.A.; Translatio edition (September 2001)
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    Barolo to Valpolicella& The Wines of Northern Italy (Classic Wine Library) March 31, 2008

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    The Wines of Northern Italy (Classic Wine Library)

    Along with its companion volume, the highly successful Brunello to Zibibbo, this is a benchmark title on Italian wines. Nicolas Belfrage,a regular contributor to Decanter magazine, explores the mysteries of Northern Italian viniculture, focusing on dozens of wines ranging from the normale to the highest-quality single-vineyard masterpieces. Using many local and international grape varieties as signposts, he guides the reader through such magical areas as Valpolicella, South Tyrol, and Trentino as well as the hills of Bologna and the Po Valley plain, where Lambrusco wines really did once hang from trees. Enhancing his text with an extensive listing of producers, a helpful glossary of Italian terms, and even a guide to pronouncing Italian words, Belfrage has written one of the most complete and accessible guides to today’s Italian wines yet to be published.

  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley; Rev Upd edition (April 8, 2004)
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