The teeming nature of life in eighteenth-century Edinburgh elevated the Old Town's taverns to a critical role in the city's social life, and there was 'no superabundance of sobriety in the town'.
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious.
This guide to the basics of plumbing and central heating is designed for complete amateurs, and written by one of the most experienced plumbing tutors in the country.
This is an ideal book for all those who've been wanting to reap the many benefits of personal lifecoaching, but who lack the resources or time to fund a one-to-one relationship.
A Vineyard Odyssey is a fascinating saga of wine-the journey from vine to bottle-that takes the reader on a travelogue of the many hazards that lie along the way.
Anyone who's ever walked into a wine store and found themselves befuddled by the myriad varieties and vintages available knows that choosing the right bottle of wine isn't easy.
It's the choices we make every day that affect our world tomorrow365 Ways to Live Green offers an extended list of opportunities to live with more care for the environment by educating, inspiring and motivating people to look at the choices that are made everyday, and challenging them to change their habits.
The Standard Catalog of Firearms is the preferred desk reference guide to the world of antique, vintage and modern firearms from around the world, with over 26,000 listings of collectible and modern firearms.
A purveyor of fine wines takes readers on a guided tour of the wine industry in this biography-"e;A warm, personal, eloquent celebration of the people and places where tradition survives"e; (The New York TimesBook Review).
Natalie MacLean spent three years sipping her way through sun-drenched vineyards and cobwebbed cellars to bring us this witty, knowledgeable book about the world of wine.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 ANDRE SIMON AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM AND MASON DRINK BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE JAMES BEARD AWARDWith Red & White, Oz Clarke has reinvented wine writing.
We are familiar with the medical opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for the health and also the rival opinion that any more than a glass or two will set us on the road to ruin.
Enjoy excellent wine without breaking the bankEverything you need to know about how to enjoy wine without hurting your pocket can be found in 1000 Great Wines That Won't Cost a Fortune.
A new look at a new world of wine from a new generation of wine writersDo you like to enjoy fine wine but want some down to earth recommendations and honest information?
International wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today.
The southern hemisphere is fast becoming the hottest source of delicious, affordable wine--and this is the first book to focus entirely on this bourgeoning industry.
