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Wine for Normal People

Author : Elizabeth Schneider

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 351 pages

File Size : 28,57 MB

Release : 2019-11-05

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 1452171416

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Book Description

This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists—and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery—this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.



Train Like a Mother

Author : Dimity McDowell

Publisher : Andrews Mcmeel+ORM

Page : 323 pages

File Size : 13,30 MB

Release : 2012-03-20

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1449427332

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The authors of Run Like a Mother share a comprehensive guide to race training for busy runners of all experience levels. In Train Like a Mother, elite runners Dimitry McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea offer inspiration and practical advice on how to run a race—from training plan to finish line. Covering four race distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon), they discuss pre- and post-race nutrition; strength training; injury prevention (and rehab); the importance of recovery; and everything busy women need to know to add racing to their multitasking schedules. It is all presented with the same wit, empathy, and tone the avid fans connect and identify with.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Winery

Author : Thomas Pellechia

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 33,75 MB

Release : 2008-11-04

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1440653488

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Making the dream a reality… For many people, owning and running a winery is a dream job. According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of wineries in the U.S. has jumped 26% in less than three years. To carry out this dream, one must understand that wine making involves both science and art. Starting a winery is just like starting any other business and requires planning and a deep understanding of the industry. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Winery, readers will learn: •How to put together a business plan •Different varieties of grapes and wines •How to lay out a floor plan and what equipment is needed •How to promote wines



Essential Winetasting

Author : Michael Schuster

Publisher : Mitchell Beazley

Page : 653 pages

File Size : 11,32 MB

Release : 2017-04-06

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 1784721344

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Book Description

An authoritative and inspirational winetasting course, from one of the world's leading wine educators. 'Explains the mechanics of taste and tasting better than any book I've seen.' - Richard Ehrlich, Independent on Sunday Learn how to taste wine, with one of the world's leading wine educators. This book offers a particularly clear and precise means of teaching yourself how to taste and how to get more out of your wine, whatever your level. All the major grape varieties are explored, and their key characteristics in different regions. Ten practical tastings then cover core tasting techniques. Do you want to explore Dry Whites, for example, looking at 'Old World' versus 'New World' Sauvignon Blancs? Or investigate 'terroir' in a range of Bordeaux wines? Additional information on subjects such as Wines and Age and the impact of climate change complete the picture, making this book a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating wine at all levels.



Wine Science

Author : Ronald S. Jackson

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 1032 pages

File Size : 27,95 MB

Release : 2020-04-04

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0128165375

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Book Description

Wine Science: Principles and Applications, Fifth Edition, delivers in-depth information and expertise in a single, science-focused volume, including all the complexities and nuances of creating a quality wine product. From variety, to the chemistry that transforms grape to fruit to wine, the book presents sections on the most important information regarding wine laws, authentication, the latest technology used in wine production, and expert-insights into the sensory appreciation of wine and its implications in health. This book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the science that produces quality wines of every type. - Presents thorough explanations of viticulture and winemaking principles from grape to taste bud - Addresses historical developments in wine production, notably sparkling wines - Provides techniques in grapevine breeding, notably CRISPR - Compares production methods in a framework that provides insights into the advantages and disadvantages of each



Linux For Dummies

Author : Dee-Ann LeBlanc

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 434 pages

File Size : 38,3 MB

Release : 2007-09-24

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0470185767

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Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows system Substantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and more The DVD features the full Fedora Core installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora Core on CD-ROM A companion Web site provides installation options and information on other popular Linux distributions, including SuSE, Mandriva, Linspire, Knoppix, and Ubuntu Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.



The Science of Wine

Author : Jamie Goode

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 38,72 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 9780520248007

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"The Science of Wine does an outstanding job of integrating 'hard' science about wine with the emotional aspects that make wine appealing."--Patrick J. Mahaney, former senior Vice President for wine quality at Robert Mondavi Winery "Jamie Goode is a rarity in the wine world: a trained scientist who can explain complicated subjects without dumbing them down or coming over like a pointy head. It also helps that he's a terrific writer with a real passion for his subject."--Tim Atkin MW, The Observer



26 Marathons

Author : Meb Keflezighi

Publisher : Rodale Books

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 25,59 MB

Release : 2019-03-19

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 163565288X

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When four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb will be remembered as the only person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon silver medal. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those 26 marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes for him. Through focused narrative, Meb describes key moments and triumphs that made each marathon a unique learning experience and shows runners--whether recreational or professional--how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Chronologically organized by marathon, 26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, this book will provide readers an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.



Gold in the Vineyards

Author : Laura Catena

Publisher : Catapulta Editores

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,74 MB

Release : 2020-03-10

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 9789876376662

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Winner of the 2020 Gourmand Award for Best in the World Wine History Book, Dr. Laura Catena's Gold in the Vineyards is an illustrated book about the family struggles, triumphs and vineyard secrets behind twelve of the most famous wines and vineyards in the world.



Wine

Author : Merton Sandler

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 674 pages

File Size : 43,64 MB

Release : 2002-12-19

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0203361385

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Book Description

Interest in wine science has grown enormously over the last two decades as the health benefits of moderate wine consumption have become firmly established in preventing heart disease, stroke, cancer and dementia. The growth of molecular biology has allowed proper investigation of grapevine identity and lineage and led to improvements in the winemak