The maverick (and very funny) governor of Colorado tells his story, from early loss to college on the ten-year plan, to remarkable business and political success
In just over a decade, John Hickenlooper has gone from brew pub entrepreneur to governor of Colorado, hailed by political analysts an[...]
If there is ever a time to start brewing your own beer, then that time is now. A lot of people have considered it but stopped themselves because of a few myths surrounding home brewing that are completely untrue. This couldn't be further from the truth. If done correctly then home brewing will be on[...]
The fun and friendly guide to all things beerBeer has always been one of the world's most popular beverages; but recently, people have embraced the rich complexities of beer's many varieties. Now, with "Beer For Dummies" you can quickly and enjoyably educate your palate--from recognizing the charact[...]
The definitive Southern cookbook from renowned food writer James Villas--now in paperback From James Villas comes this definitive Southern cookbook, featuring fascinating Southern lore, cooking tips, and 388 glorious recipes for any occasion. It includes traditional favorites, delicious regional spe[...]
Beer is one of the world's oldest beverages, with a history dating back to 6000 BC; today, it's one of the most ubiquitous at games and celebrations and responsible for a brewing industry on a multinational scale. This guide to the chemistry of beer is suitable for anyone interested in making sense [...]
Comprehensive and accessible introduction to the process of photosynthesis in marine plants and algae Reader-friendly, accessible style with text boxes to help clarify complex points Each section contains a summary which sets out the main points Colour plate section.[...]
Popular culture and new media are deeply interwoven, yet they are often thought of as separate spheres. This book explores the material and everyday intersections between popular culture and new media. Using a range of interdisciplinary resources the chapters open up a series of hidden dimensions - [...]
Over the past 40 years craft-brewed beer has exploded in growth. In 1980, a handful of "microbrewery" pioneers launched a revolution that would challenge the dominance of the national brands, Budweiser, Coors, and Miller, and change the way Americans think about, and drink, beer. Today, there are mo[...]
Over the past 40 years, the craft beer segment has exploded. In 1980, a handful of "microbrewery" pioneers launched a revolution that would challenge the dominance of the national brands, Budweiser, Coors, and Miller, and change the way Americans think about, and drink, beer. Today, there are more t[...]
This book explores the possibility of drawing upon a punk ethos to inspire sociology and to cultivate a vibrant future for the discipline. Aiming to fire the sociological imaginations of sociologists at any stage of their careers, from new students to established professors, it uses punk to think cr[...]
Beer is widely defined as the result of the brewing process which has been refined and improved over centuries. Beer is the drink of the masses - it is bought by consumers whose income, wealth, education, and ethnic background vary substantially, something which can be seen by taking a look at the r[...]
"Bushville hits the sweet spot of my childhood, the year my family moved to Wisconsin and the Braves won the World Series against the Yankees, a team my Brooklyn-raised dad taught us to hate. Thanks to John Klima for bringing it all back to life with such vivid detail and energetic writing." -- Davi[...]
"An eye-opening journey into craft beer-making in America, and what you can find in the quest to brew the perfect pint"Sean Lewis was living in Boston when he first set foot inside the Blue Hills Brewery. He was writing for "BeerAdvocate "magazine about America's craft brewers, and the then-fledglin[...]
NATIONAL BESTSELLER and named a 2016 Best Book of the Year by Inc., Business Insider, Forbes, and Amazon"Boston Beer's Jim Koch offers readers a six-packof wisdom." - The Boston Globe"Like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and the other greats, Jim Koch's entrepreneurial journeyis motivated by [...]
Target Audience - This text is designed for the first course in Statics offered in the sophomore year. Overview - The main objective of a first course in mechanics should be to develop in the engineering student the ability to analyze any problem in a simple and logical manner and to apply to its so[...]
Max Bahnson and Alan McLeod embark on a swashbuckling romp into the depths of the modern beer discourse. On a perilous journey that takes them through the time-space continuum, where they meet an array of colourful characters, our heroes, never losing their grip on their pints, bravely fight the lay[...]
The intention of this book is mainly to show that there is a larger variety of beer dishes than Flemish beef stew or Flemish style rabbit, prepared with beer and prunes. However, you will also find those classics of Belgian cuisine in this book, and the same goes for fritter batter, another beer-ba[...]
The inventor of the popular Foreplay( board game offers couples a sexy variety of fun and games.
Got beer? This comprehensive, fully illustrated volume on beer by two of the world's leading authorities is more than just an in-depth history of this delightful beverage--its origins, brewing methods and technologies, trends, and more--from ancient times until the present day. It is also a detailed[...]
It's a great time to be a beer drinker, but also the most confusing, thanks to the dizzying array of available draft beers. Expert Joshua Bernstein comes to the rescue with The Complete Beer Course, demystifying the sudsy stuff and breaking down the elements that make beer's flavour spin into distin[...]
A beer bible for the beer connoisseur World Beer gives beer the billing it deserves, proving that there is now as much opportunity for beer connoisseurship as wine and whisky. Craft beer is experiencing a radical renaissance, with new breweries with exciting beer styles and personalities appearing[...]
This is a step-by-step guide to brewing your own beer at home. If you're keen to learn how to make your own beer at home, but need a manual that not only provides instructions, but recipes too, then Home Brew Beer will be your very own brewing bible. Home Brew Beer includes over 100 home brew beer r[...]
Your drinking companion to over 1,700 beers from around the world. The Beer Book is a comprehensive guide to the best beers in the world, exploring more beers than any other book. Beer, the drink to taste, savour, talk about and travel for. Explore its astonishing variety and rapidly expanding new t[...]