Make waves in your kitchen and create a feast fit for a mermaid Dive into this magical under-the-sea adventure and bring the mysterious mermaids to life in this shimmering cookbook filled with pearls and sparkles. Whether you want to build a Sandcastle Cake, bake Turtle Waffles, concoct Jam Clams or create a Sealicious Smoothie, The Mermaid Cookbook is packed with recipes perfect for parties and times when you want to mermaze your guests.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, and Sam Riley!

"Narrative history that fizzes with life and feeling.” — Benjamin Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of The Billionaire's Vinegar

The New York Times bestselling biography of the visionary young woman who built a champagne empire, became a legend, and showed the world how to live with style

Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. In The Widow Clicquot, Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life—for the first time—the fascinating woman behind the iconic yellow label: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, who, after her husband's death, defied convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she became one of the world's first great businesswomen and one of the richest women of her time.

As much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered woman, The Widow Clicquot is the captivating true story of a legend and a visionary.

The Art of Persian Tea is a sensory journey that will transport you back to the fairytale courts of ancient Persia. Inspired by her heritage Farahnaz highlights the essentials of Persian tea culture: tradition, blending, & brewing the perfect cup. Showcasing 32 artisanal tea blends, alongside generation's worth of family recipes and cure-alls (tonics & elixirs) that are truly priceless jewels. Focusing on the senses and subtle experiences, transport yourself to the majestic world of Persia.

..".a very valuable book...Lie any good book, this one raises as many questions as it answers. It is a solidly anthropological volume, combining biological and cultural dimension of the discipline. I recommend the book highly." . American Anthropologist

Over the last decades quite a few studies have been devoted to drinking. Most of these were concerned with alcohol and written by social anthropologists. This book presents multidisciplinary aspects of the ingestion of liquids at large, addressing many of the overt and covert meanings of drinking: from satisfying biological needs to communicating with humans and the hereafter, attempting to reach a differential emotional state or seeking good health and longevity through the ingestion of appropriate beverages. It includes papers from both biological and social scientists and covers a fair range of societies from rural and urban environments, and in continents and countries ranging from Europe, Africa, and Latin America to Malaysia and the Pacific.

Igor de Garine, Emeritus Director of Research, CNRS, Paris, and President of the International Commission for the Anthropology of Food

Over the last decades quite a few studies have been devoted to drinking. Most of these were concerned with alcohol and written by social anthropologists. This book presents multidisciplinary aspects of the ingestion of liquids at large, addressing many of the overt and covert meanings of drinking: from satisfying biological needs to communicating with humans and the hereafter, attempting to reach a differential emotional state or seeking good health and longevity through the ingestion of appropriate beverages. It includes papers from both biological and social scientists and covers a fair range of societies from rural and urban environments, and in continents and countries ranging from Europe, Africa, and Latin America to Malaysia and the Pacific.

The ultimate book of bubble tea!

Learn how to perfect the beloved Asian drink at home with Bubble Tea. This delicious, colorful book features 22 bubble tea recipes, from brown sugar, matcha and jasmine, and lime to grass jelly and coconut milk, pomegranate, and grenadine and pandan jelly.

With a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to making your own tapioca pearls, easy-to-follow recipes for all the flavors imaginable, plus all the basics, this book will leave you never wanting store-bought bubble tea again!

Would Queen Victoria have been good value over a pint? Where can you find the most northerly pub in the UK? Which pub was run by a member of the mafia?

Britain is famed, above all else, for two things: a great literary tradition, and truly superb pubs. It should naturally follow that there are lots of great books about pubs, right? Wrong.

Now, we are correcting that with this miscellany of the fascinating, the quirky, the exciting, the novel and the downright odd that you will want to sit down with a pint and dive in. Here you'll find stories, quirks, essays, deep-dives, listicles and more - everything but the pint - for you to immerse yourself in the wonderful, weird, funny and witty history of British pubs.

Collected by The Fence, with contributions from the brilliant Tom Parker Bowles, William Hanson, John Banville, Róisín Lanigan, Clive Martin, Katy Hessel and many more.

An introductory survey of the industry's history precedes the dictionary proper--articles arranged in alphabetical order which describe virtually every facet of the industry. Institutions, personalities, legislation, terminology, histories of breweries and distillers, and more. Twelve appendixes enhance the book's usefulness.

This classic volume covers every aspect of coffee, --its history, production, and enjoyment. An encyclopaedic Bible of coffee.

Liven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games! Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One, or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette - whichever you play, you're guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end! Most of these games have one thing in common: they combine a full glass of booze with making a complete fool of yourself - all the ingredients for a great night, in fact! These games take different formats - cards, chance, verbal, etc. - but the outcome is always the same: players will find themselves laughing hysterically at each other. Each game has a list of what you will need to play - needless to say, you will need alcohol of some sort for all of them. So, gather your friends and crack open your favourite poison: it's time to play some drinking games! Please drink responsibly. This book is intended for use by adults only.

Answer all your cocktail-making questions in one handy book, with The Little Book of Questions on Cocktails. This book will guide you through the cocktail-making process, including a brief history of cocktails, what equipment you'll need and essential techniques. It also contains a wide variety of recipes to try, from traditional old-time recipes to creative modern twists. For cocktail-making novices, and even those with a little experience, The Little Book of Questions on Cocktails is simply a kitchen essential. The Little Book of Questions Series offers a collection of fun and unique practical guides on a wide range of subjects. These essential books contain a wealth of information and handy tips in an easy to digest Question and Answer format.

Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will! Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it. Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get: A guided tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cup An introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyu A detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful properties An in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups A curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations Every tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.

From Alcohol to Zombies via Harvey Wallbangers and Pina Coladas, the A-Z of Cocktails covers everything you need to know about making deliciously mixed drinks at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from well-known traditional recipes as well as creative, quirky variations. It also includes guidance on blending techniques and the best kind of equipment to use, alongside other handy hints. The A-Z of Cocktails is a kitchen staple for drink-making novices and experienced mixologists alike. The A-Z series is a fresh and fun collection of books offering readers a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. These essential practical guides are packed to bursting with useful tips and insider knowledge, in a handy easy to digest format.

Answer all your liqueur-making questions in one handy book, with The Little Book of Questions on Homemade Liqueurs. This book will guide you through the liqueur-making process, including a brief history of liqueur, what equipment you'll need and essential techniques. It also contains a wide variety of recipes to try, from traditional old-time recipes to creative modern twists. For liqueur-making novices, and even those with a little experience, The Little Book of Questions on Homemade Liqueurs is simply a kitchen essential. The Little Book of Questions Series offers a collection of fun and unique practical guides on a wide range of subjects. These essential books contain a wealth of information and handy tips in an easy to digest Question and Answer format.

There's the office: President of the United States. And then there's the man in the office--prone to temptation and looking to unwind after a long day running the country. Celebrating the decidedly less distinguished side of the nation's leaders, humor writer Brian Abrams offers a compelling, hilarious, and true American history on the rocks--a Washington-to-Obama, vice-by-vice chronicle of how the presidents like to party. From explicit love letters to slurred speeches to nude swims at Bing Crosby's house, reputations are ruined and secrets bared. George Washington brokered the end of the? American Revolution over glasses of Madeira. Ulysses S. Grant rarely drew a sober breath when he was leading the North to victory. And it wasn't all liquor. Some presidents preferred their drugs--Nixon was a pill-popper. And others chased women instead--both ?the professorial Woodrow Wilson (who signed his love letters "Tiger") and the good ol' boy Bill Clinton, though neither could hold a candle to Kennedy, who also received the infamous Dr. Feelgood's "vitamin" injections of pure amphetamine. Illustrated throughout with infographics (James Garfield's attempts at circumnavigating the temperance movement), comic strips (George Bush Sr.'s infamous televised vomiting incident), caricatures, and fake archival documents, the book has the smart, funny feel of Mad magazine meets The Colbert Report. Plus, it includes recipes for 44 cocktails inspired by each chapter's partier-in-chief.

From Alcohol to Zest via Herbs and Nuts, the A-Z of Homemade Liqueurs covers everything you need to know about making delicious liqueurs at home. This little book contains a wide selection of recipes, from old-time traditional recipes as well as creative, quirky variations. It also includes guidance on steeping techniques and the best kind of equipment to use, alongside other handy hints. The A-Z of Homemade Liqueurs is a kitchen staple for liqueur-making novices and experienced creators alike. The A-Z series is a fresh and fun collection of books offering readers a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. These essential practical guides are packed to bursting with useful tips and insider knowledge, in a handy easy to digest format.