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Gerard Bertrand, humanist entrepreneur and biodynamics pioneer, offers us his keys to building a better world.

The book "" A Book of Simples , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

This book looks at Ireland's love affair with claret, which began in earnest with the establishment of Irish families in the wine trade in Bordeaux in the early eighteenth century. So much red wine from Bordeaux was being consumed by Ireland's nobility and gentry that Jonathan Swift referred to it as 'Irish wine,' in the full knowledge that his correspondent would understand that he meant claret. One writer observed that 'drinking had become so fashionable, that gentlemen competed eagerly to have the largest cellar and spend the most on hogsheads of wine every year', and claret was the wine of choice. At Dublin Castle the amount of wine consumed was prodigious: it was acknowledged by all that balls, dinners and the contents of the Castle's cellars played a major part in the popularity of the lord lieutenant and indeed resulted in the premature death of one. Not surprisingly, gout - referred to as 'the Irish hospitality' by one observer - was rampant and some of the rather bizarre 'cures' suggested are discussed. The book deals with questions such as how was the domestic wine cellar planned and used? When did connoisseurship in wine commence? What was the role of the merchant, apart from providing the wine? On the domestic front, to what lengths did men go in purchasing the many fashionable wine accoutrements used in the traditionally 'male' dining room? Why did 'toasts' figure so prominently, not just at dinner parties in mixed company, but particularly among male groups in clubs and associations? The 'Irish Wine' trade fostered not only a reputation for excessive conviviality, but created a healthy profit for its merchant importer

Everything you need to know about sherry, a varied and complex wine as fine as any other. Its history, how it is made and how you can enjoy it best.

The second delicious cookbook from Lucy Lord - bestselling author of Food for the Soul.

A lavishly illustrated hardback book celebrating and examining the contribution to British brewing made by its family brewers. They are the often-overlooked flag bearers for real ale and have fascinating stories to tell of the early days of commercial brewing.

Beer Coloring BookIn this beer coloring book for adults, there are many beer designs and sayings that will give you hours of coloring fun! This is a fantastic coloring book for men or any adult who loves beer!"In Wine There is Wisdom; In Beer There is Freedom; In Water There is Bacteria" This is just one of the witty sayings you will find in our Coloring Book for Men: Beer Designs. You are sure to chuckle all the way through this beer coloring book while you are coloring away your stress!Your buddies certainly won't make fun of you for taking up a "girly" hobby when they see your beer drinker designs. In fact, they'll probably ask for a colored pencil, grab a beer, and sit down to color too! Coloring isn't just for women anymore!Beer Lovers Coloring Book For MenThis beer coloring book is a tribute to the revered, ancient, and most excellent beverage ever created. Beer is one of the oldest beverages humans have ever produced. Beer is believed to have been produced up to 7,000 years ago! God bless the ancient man who first produced the wonderful beverage of beer!When ancient man saw a bubbling, fermented vat of grain that had been rained on and left out for too long and said, "You know, that looks tasty. I think I'm going to try that frighteningly smelling sludge." If he had not been so courageously willing to sacrifice his taste buds and digestive system, we might never have had what we have today as our modern beer. And that is a scary thought!Beer Coloring Book For Stress ReliefColoring books for men help guys lower stress. If you are a man in the modern world, you probably have a lot of stress on a daily basis. There are pressures and demands for you to succeed and keep the bills paid! If you want a way to relax and destress, this is the adult coloring book for you! Men can benefit from stress relief too. Coloring is a mindful hobby that can provide healthy benefits for men just as it does for women. Coloring is universal and non-gender specific!In our culture, men will most likely not treat themselves to a pedicure or go to a spa for a massage the way women will. When you've had a bad day, and you need to chill out and rejuvenate, what do you do? You drink beer! Why not add some coloring to the mix? Coloring helps you relax and increases your creativity. It's also a lot of fun. Grab this beer coloring book for adult men (21 and older) and color away your stress! This coloring book for men makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for dads, sons, uncles, brothers, grandpas, or male friends!

60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka Cocktails

Champagne is the most magical of wines and the most misunderstood. A glass of Champagne delivers joy, amusement, conviviality, and jubilation, making drinking Champagne one of life''s great pleasures. Champagne is not so much meant for celebrations as it is a gift that generates celebration on demand.Yet few wine drinkers truly know Champagne well enough to seize the joy they could be drawing from it. Champagne marketing and labels often confuse more than they inform. And understanding the different styles, types, and producers of Champagne - and how they align with your own personal preferences - can seem like a daunting task.Press for Champagne leads you through a personal discovery of Champagne that removes the barriers to maximizing the joy Champagne has to offer you. Entertaining, informative, organized, and clear, Press for Champagne takes you on a journey through the broad array of Champagnes available to today''s drinkers. It shows you, through examples, how and why Champagnes differ and how to understand them, giving you the tools to develop your own preferences and explore further. This is a drinker''s guide to Champagne. Press for Champagne accompanies you on an adventure that will enhance your appreciation of Champagne and the pleasure you receive from it.

Writing this Hottie Cookbook for Men started years ago with the sole purpose of teaching guys that cooking a crowd-pleasing or intimate meal paired with appropriate beverages does not have to be a nightmare.Author Jan Wilmoth-Ostop, a farm girl from Wisconsin, remembers growing up with great food, but no money. Even when it seemed there was nothing in the fridge or on the shelves, the ladies in Jan''s family could throw together amazing meals. As a young helper in the kitchen, Jan learned to work with a combination of very few ingredients to get restaurant-quality results. She presents very easy food and beverage pairings that don''t involve hours shopping at grocery or liquor stores, yet will impress even the most discerning palates. With just five wisely chosen ingredients per recipe, you can prepare mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, side dishes, main dishes and desserts.Pair your food choice with an appropriate virgin or alcoholic beverage, and you''ve got the perfect combo. To set this cookbook apart from other five-ingredient cookbooks, Jan sought out her photographer friend, Lenda Schuehle from LJM Photography in Colorado Springs, Colorado (http://www.ljm-photography.com). Lenda photographed local ladies and shares her photos, meant to inspire and provide a little something different to ignite your creative culinary juices! Jan Wilmoth-Ostop is a clinical speech/language pathologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "From early childhood, I remember cooking and baking on our northern Wisconsin dairy farm. My family and extended family lived on adjacent farms, and as one unit, we spent harvesting days and nights butchering, canning and freezing for the winter days ahead."Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/JanWilmoth-Ostop