Much more than a drink, wine is a real myth, with one millenary history, a very rich tradition and a vast and articulated system culturally, both as regards its production and its own consumption. This volume traces the ancient history of wine, describes the salient features and offers an overview of the main varieties. Tips and tricks on how to savour each bottle, how to capture the different nuances of the bouquet of structure, how to distinguish the different qualities and how to combine them with table: an essential book for aspiring sommeliers or simply wine lovers.

Whisky is one of the most appreciated spirits of the world. Its long history and tradition is recounted in this high profile volume, the latest in the Sommelier series. * The history and the whole production process, from the malt selection to picking the barrels, from testing to bottling. * A great selection about the process: the most prestigious bottles (the best tastes and with the record pricings) and the best flavours that every whisky lover can afford. * Closing section with recipes and cocktails.

260 cocktails for four different occasions: a full collection of easy, tasty, and fancy drinks. Still-life pictures to check the perfect colour and final result of the recipes in this book. Whether fancy or easy, classic or modern, these drinks can fit any occasion, and this book is the perfect volume for both bartenders and mixology lovers and cocktail fans. Following the detailed instructions of important bartenders, everyone will be able to duplicate at home these 260 recipes, which are gathered and divided into four different occasions: happy hours, evergreen cocktails, after-dining, and trendy cocktails. For each of them, the book will offer readers the perfect proportions of ingredients, the best techniques, and the nutritional information about calories and alcohol content.

Wrongly considered less attractive than purebred dogs, mutts - even though they do not participate in beauty contests or boast noble pedigrees - are a fascinating manifestation of the canine universe. Unique in appearance, they are capable of great outbursts of affection and heroism or, more simply, of gestures of daily domestic camaraderie. This book, dedicated entirely to 'fantasy dogs', showcases original images with a strong emotional impact realized by Fabio Petroni, a professional photographer specialising in portraiture and still life - as well as a great dog lover. Through his expert lens, and owing to the emotive quality of the subjects portrayed, the true essence of mongrels emerges with precision and sensitivity.