Cognac: The Seductive Saga of the World's Most Coveted Spirit, Hardcover - Kyle Jarrard

Reducere. Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over.-Patricia Wells, author of The...

Reducere. Rich in history and admirable scholarship. . . . It's a fine grande champagne of a book, to be savored over and over.-Patricia Wells, author of The...

DescriptionCelebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world's most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book presented in...

Reducere. Winner of the 2014 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish LiteratureA thousand years ago, the most perfect copy of the Hebrew Bible was written. It was kept sa...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Nicholas FaithThis fully revised third edition of Cognac: The story of the world's greatest brandy provides an authoritativ...

Reducere. From the award-winning author of Diamond A blazing exploration of the human love affair with gold that "combines the engaging style of a travel nar...

"Off to the hills of España we go. Grab a tomato . . . get ready . . . now THROW!" Every year, the town of Buñol in Spain holds La Tomatina, a gran...

Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century--but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are th...

The epitome of effervescence and centerpiece of celebration, Champagne has become a universal emblem of good fortune, and few can resist its sparkl...

Reducere. Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers ...

Sean McIndoe of Down Goes Brown, one of hockey's favourite and funniest writers, takes aim at the game's most memorable moments--especially if they...

Reducere. Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history, from ancient pyramids to enormous bridges to towering skyscrapers. Have you...

Reducere. In the ebullient spirit of Ocean's 8, The Heist, and Thelma & Louise, a sensational and entertaining memoir of the world's most notorious jewel thi...

A stunning investigation of the life and legend of Mexican kingpin Joaqu n Archivaldo "El Chapo" Guzm n Loera, building on Noah Hurowitz's revelato...

Reducere. Celebrate of the history and significance of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster for the company's 75th anniversary in this combined editio...

Reducere. Shrouds have long held a special place among the sacred relics of Christendom. In the Middle Ages, shrouds, like holy relics, were the prize posses...

Reducere. In a world ever more congested and polluted with both toxins and noise, award-winning photographer Pete McBride takes readers on a once-in-a-lifeti...

Reducere. The captivating story of the famed Savoy Hotel's founders, told through three generations--and one hundred years--of glamour and high society. For ...

From the best-selling author of Skyscrapers comes the much-anticipated revised edition of her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most si...

DescriptionThe complete story of snow, this is the first book to fully examine snow as a historical, cultural, and scientific phenomenon. From "Win...

Reducere. Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9. Step into Leonardo da Vinci's worksh...

Reducere. A vibrant and colorful history of Crayola crayons, from the company's origin story, the birth of the Crayola crayon, the evolution of the iconic cr...

Reducere. A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the world There are more than 350 species of parrots in...

Reducere. How do you use your local library? Does it arrive at your door on the back of an elephant? Can it float down the river to you? Or does it occupy a ...

The Raphael Trail. The Secret History of One of the World's Most Precious Works of Art - Joanna Pitman

DescriptionThe only truly global collection of love poetry, bringing together the most stunning and inspiring poems from all around the world This ...

A visual exploration of the Paris dining scene, with stories, guides, and recommendations from everyday patrons and famous aficionados alike Paris ...

Lager - it's both the world's most loved and most maligned of beers, enjoyed by billions the world over but often sneered at by beer aficionados. B...

Reducere. Everyone knows that Santa Claus knows when you are bad or good (so be good for goodness sake!) but HOW exactly does he know? Omniscience doesn't co...

Beware...this book is cursed These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buf...

DescriptionWith 192+ illustrations, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Inventions introduces readers to the fascinating, humorous, and often for...

Reducere. Sip, Sip, Hooray Cheers to these amazing hotel signature cocktails which have become destinations in their own right. Some are seasonal, some are w...

Reducere. Go on the journey of a lifetime through 19 real-life, off-limits locations If you could explore anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Hop ...

Reducere. The expanse of western civilization was hindered by a mosquito bite. For centuries, malaria devastated the European explorers who defined the conto...

DescriptionThis wide-ranging and lavish book, substantially updated and adapted for this new large-format edition, presents an expert survey of the...

The epic struggle for control of Los Angeles and the history of the 30s, 40s, and 50s in America's dream city. Now the FOX UK TV series MOB CITY.