Beverages in Food & Drink & Nonfiction eBooks

The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

by Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Read more

Was $8.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
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The House of Mondavi

The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty

by Julia Flynn Siler ...

An epic, scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that built—and then spectacularly lost—a global wine empireSet in California’s lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corp.’s ... Read more

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An epic, scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that built—and then spectacularly lost—a global wine empireSet in California’s lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corp.’s
... Read more
The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition

by Karen MacNeil ...

Series series The Workman Bible Series
It’s America’s bestselling wine book, now fully revised, updated, and in color!Beloved and trusted by everyone, from newcomers starting their wine journey to oenophiles, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry insiders, The Wine Bible is comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, beautifully written, and endlessly interesting.Page after page grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vineyards ... Read more

$18.99 USD

It’s America’s bestselling wine book, now fully revised, updated, and in color!Beloved and trusted by everyone, from newcomers starting their wine journey to oenophiles, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry insiders, The Wine Bible is comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, beautifully written, and endlessly interesting.Page after page grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vineyards
... Read more
The World Atlas of Wine 9th edition

by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding ...

"It is a reference guide, scholarly work, and a genuinely enjoyable read: three things that don't often coexist in a singular volume. Indispensable is a word that may be selected when running out of compelling word choices, but in this case, it applies with accuracy and precision. There is simply nothing else quite like it, which, for a ninth edition published across five decades, is a remarkable ... Read more

$39.99 USD

"It is a reference guide, scholarly work, and a genuinely enjoyable read: three things that don't often coexist in a singular volume. Indispensable is a word that may be selected when running out of compelling word choices, but in this case, it applies with accuracy and precision. There is simply nothing else quite like it, which, for a ninth edition published across five decades, is a remarkable
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The True History of Tea

by Erling Hoh, Victor H. Mair ...

A lively and beautifully illustrated history of tea, one of the world’s favorite beverages, and its uses through the ages.World-renowned scholar of Chinese history Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to spill the tea on this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present and from East to West.This accessible and entertaining history of tea makes use of the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A lively and beautifully illustrated history of tea, one of the world’s favorite beverages, and its uses through the ages.World-renowned scholar of Chinese history Victor H. Mair teams up with journalist Erling Hoh to spill the tea on this remarkable beverage and its uses, from ancient times to the present and from East to West.This accessible and entertaining history of tea makes use of the
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The Book of Coffee & Tea

by Joel Schapira, David Schapira, Karl Schapira ...

An exquisite gift book that's "a true bottomless cup" ( New York Newsday) of delicious information, The Book of Coffee and Tea is a passionate guide to selecting, tasting, preparing, and serving the beverages caffeine connoisseurs can't live without.Written by Joel, David, and Karl Schapira--acknowledged experts in the coffee-roasting and tea-importing business--this book will tell you everything ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An exquisite gift book that's "a true bottomless cup" ( New York Newsday) of delicious information, The Book of Coffee and Tea is a passionate guide to selecting, tasting, preparing, and serving the beverages caffeine connoisseurs can't live without.Written by Joel, David, and Karl Schapira--acknowledged experts in the coffee-roasting and tea-importing business--this book will tell you everything
... Read more
Coffee Roaster's Handbook

A How-To Guide for Home and Professional Roasters

by Len Brault ...

From bean to brew—a complete guide to coffee roasting for beginners and professionals alikeNow you can master the art of coffee roasting—with its heavenly aromas and full-bodied flavors—all on your own. The Coffee Roaster's Handbook is packed with practical information for roasters of any level, whether you're just getting started or you're already a coffee-roasting connoisseur.From selecting and ... Read more

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From bean to brew—a complete guide to coffee roasting for beginners and professionals alikeNow you can master the art of coffee roasting—with its heavenly aromas and full-bodied flavors—all on your own. The Coffee Roaster's Handbook is packed with practical information for roasters of any level, whether you're just getting started or you're already a coffee-roasting connoisseur.From selecting and
... Read more
History of Coffee

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Food and Beverages
From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and ... Read more

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From Ethiopian legend to global obsession—how did coffee fuel revolutions and economies? Coffee’s journey began in Africa, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Coffeehouses became centers for intellectual debate, fueling movements like the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the rise of coffee empires, the fair trade movement, and how Starbucks and
... Read more
Wine and War

The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasure

by Donald Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup ...

The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II."To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."–Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of ... Read more

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The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II."To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine."–Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’ArgentIn 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of
... Read more
Home Winemaking For Dummies

by Tim Patterson ...

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a ... Read more

$17.00 USD

An informative, fun guide to making your own wineIt's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a
... Read more
The Complete Book of Spirits

A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment

by Anthony Dias Blue ...

Series Book 2 - Drinking Guides
An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert.From bathtub gin to mojito madness, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

An indispensable follow-up to his classic Complete Book of Mixed Drinks, Anthony Dias Blue presents The Complete Book of Spirits, a comprehensive collection of history, lore, and tasting tips, along with recipes for select cocktails. Here, in one concise and easy-to-use volume, is all the information a consumer needs to shop, mix, and sip like a spirits expert.From bathtub gin to mojito madness,
... Read more
Coffee

A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying

by Kenneth Davids ...

An updated edition of the "amusing and informative book . . . the best available guide" for coffee connoisseurs ( The Atlantic Monthly).Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids's comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitions, a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An updated edition of the "amusing and informative book . . . the best available guide" for coffee connoisseurs ( The Atlantic Monthly).Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids's comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitions, a
... Read more
Espresso

Ultimate Coffee

by Kenneth Davids ...

The popularity of espresso, coffee at its purest and most intense, has grown exponentially in the past decade. In this revised edition of his book on the ultimate coffee, Kenneth Davids provides a lucid, engaging examination of espresso's lore, legend, and culture. A finalist for the James Beard Award upon its original publication. Espresso is the perfect introduction to the world of specialty ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The popularity of espresso, coffee at its purest and most intense, has grown exponentially in the past decade. In this revised edition of his book on the ultimate coffee, Kenneth Davids provides a lucid, engaging examination of espresso's lore, legend, and culture. A finalist for the James Beard Award upon its original publication. Espresso is the perfect introduction to the world of specialty
... Read more
Home Coffee Roasting

Romance & Revival

by Kenneth Davids ...

The definitive home-roasting guide for coffee lovers from the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Coffee Review , the author of 21st Century Coffee .In the past decade, home coffee roasting has gone from a small but growing trend to an increasingly mainstream audience. Still, for many in the current generation of coffee lovers, roasting remains a mysterious process. In this comple... ... Read more

$14.39 USD

The definitive home-roasting guide for coffee lovers from the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Coffee Review , the author of 21st Century Coffee .In the past decade, home coffee roasting has gone from a small but growing trend to an increasingly mainstream audience. Still, for many in the current generation of coffee lovers, roasting remains a mysterious process. In this comple...
... Read more
The Art and Craft of Coffee

An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee

by Kevin Sinnott ...

"Sinnott's guide to primo coffee enables readers to fill their cups to the rim . . . with greatness . . . [It] will result in a better cup of joe." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Sinnott's guide to primo coffee enables readers to fill their cups to the rim . . . with greatness . . . [It] will result in a better cup of joe." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian
... Read more
Autumn Harvest: Cozy Recipes for Crisp Days

by S.R. Moore ...

Welcome to the flavors of autumn, where each recipe is a celebration of the season's finest ingredients and warm, cozy dishes that bring friends and family together. This collection offers a delightful range of meals, snacks, and desserts that capture the essence of fall's harvest. Whether you're craving a hearty stew, a warm baked treat, or a festive beverage, this book is your guide to seasonal ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to the flavors of autumn, where each recipe is a celebration of the season's finest ingredients and warm, cozy dishes that bring friends and family together. This collection offers a delightful range of meals, snacks, and desserts that capture the essence of fall's harvest. Whether you're craving a hearty stew, a warm baked treat, or a festive beverage, this book is your guide to seasonal
... Read more
Champagne

How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times

by Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup ...

The sparkling wine's untold dramatic history, from the thirteenth century to two world wars and the twenty-first century, by the bestselling authors of Wine and War."The blood history of Champagne has been told before, but not in such a breezy, easygoing volume. Good froth." — New York TimesIt's been said that Champagne in northern France has been the site of more bloody battles, fiery incursions, ... Read more

$15.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sparkling wine's untold dramatic history, from the thirteenth century to two world wars and the twenty-first century, by the bestselling authors of Wine and War."The blood history of Champagne has been told before, but not in such a breezy, easygoing volume. Good froth." — New York TimesIt's been said that Champagne in northern France has been the site of more bloody battles, fiery incursions,
... Read more
Beer For Dummies

by Marty Nachel, Steve Ettlinger ...

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Become fluent in the universal language of beerBeer For Dummies is your companion as you explore the wide world of the third most-consumed beverage globally. Learn to recognize the characteristics of ales, lagers, and other beer styles. Perfect beer-and-food pairings. And embark on the ultimate beer tour, Dummies-style! Whether you're a beer novice or a brewery regular, there’s always something
... Read more
Tasting Cider

The CIDERCRAFT® Guide to the Distinctive Flavors of North American Hard Cider

by Erin James, CIDERCRAFT Magazine ...

This complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider — including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged — plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured ... Read more

$11.99 USD

This complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider — including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged — plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured
... Read more
How to Make Coffee

The Science Behind the Bean

by Lani Kingston ...

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles ... Read more

$9.89 USD

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles
... Read more
The History of Wine in 100 Bottles

by Oz Clarke ...

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why ... Read more

$14.99 USD

For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its current status as a global industry, the history of wine has been directly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes.From goatskin to the German Ratskeller casks and invention of the glass wine bottle, from the short onion-shaped bottles of the 1720s to the tall cylindrical bottles of the 1780s, why
... Read more
A Taste of Disney: Drinks

Sippable Recipes in a Pint-Size Book

by Insight Editions ...

Toast your favorite Disney film with this pocket-size recipe book bursting with drinks inspired by your favorite animated adventures!Soak up this adorable recipe book featuring gorgeous, tasty nonalcoholic recipes for delectable drinks from Insight Editions’ full line of Disney and Pixar best-selling cookbooks.EASY AND DELICIOUS: Raise a glass to this recipe book filled with simple instructions ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Toast your favorite Disney film with this pocket-size recipe book bursting with drinks inspired by your favorite animated adventures!Soak up this adorable recipe book featuring gorgeous, tasty nonalcoholic recipes for delectable drinks from Insight Editions’ full line of Disney and Pixar best-selling cookbooks.EASY AND DELICIOUS: Raise a glass to this recipe book filled with simple instructions
... Read more
Still Life

The Resurgence of Craft Bourbon

by Carla Harris Carlton ...

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She ... Read more

$7.19 USD

The art of creating and consuming bourbon is exploding. Today you will find craft bourbon distilleries in all 50 states. As mixologists and distillers find the space, market and financial success to fully explore their trade, the world is taking notice.It’s in the middle of this expanding industry that author Carla Carlton takes the time to connect all the dots for you, the bourbon enthusiast. She
... Read more
The Joy of Mixology, Revised and Updated Edition

The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft

by Gary Regan ...

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible.Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes—including smart revisions to the originals—and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $6.99 USD

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible.Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes—including smart revisions to the originals—and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has
... Read more

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