Once brewed throughout Asia, sake has come to be inextricably linked with Japanese culture, tradition and society. In Sake and the wines of Japan, Anthony Rose argues that, after decades in the doldrums, sake is well on its way to becoming the next big thing. Neither a wine nor a spirit, sake’s purity, centuries-old brewing methods and umami taste have gained it fans among the sort of younger drinkers who sparked the revolution in craft beers and artisan spirits. A return to quality, plus ...

Sparkling wine has delighted humanity for nearly five-hundred years. It has become essential at celebratory meals, a toast to new marriages, new babies, new jobs, and is even used to launch ships, but there’s more to it than the fizzy and festive. In Fizz!, Anthony Rose takes an in-depth look at sparkling wines around the world, exploring how and where they are made, and why they are such a joy to drink. The first part of Fizz! delves into the history of sparkling wine, including early acc...

SCHMALTZ (Yiddish): 1) melted chicken fat. 2) Excessive sentimentality; overly emotional behavior. From one of Toronto's most magnetic chefs and restaurateurs comes a long-awaited cookbook that has just the right amount of schmaltz.Whether you know him as Toronto's King of Comfort Food, the Don of Dupont, or the Sultan of Smoked Meat, a conversation about the food and restaurant scene in Toronto isn't complete without mention of Anthony Rose. From his famous Fat Pa...

This classic series covers the complete biology and biochemistry of the yeasts in six volumes. Volume 5 addresses the major areas of yeast technology relevant to the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.* SPECIAL FEATURES:* Final volume of a comprehensive research level edited treatise covering biochemistry physiology, technology of yeasts. The book will cover the major areas of yeast technology relevant to the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Yeast are high...

In the tradition of Studs Lonigan and A Stone for Danny Fisher**, a transporting historical saga about three young men coming-of-age on New York City’s rapidly changing, vibrant, challenging, sometimes heartless Upper West Side as they walk a fine line between right and wrong amid the turbulence and scandals of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s.**Kenny, Frankie, Ray. For these best friends, life on the Up...

In this fast-paced, suspense-fueled novel, Arizona’s most decorated detective finds a spectacular second chance at love—but when he starts digging into the most lethal case of his career, his future takes a shocking turn …After the tragic unsolved murder of his beloved wife, Detective Ronald King never thought there’d be more to his life than work. But from the second he meets his city's captivating new mayor, Tabitha Knight, he’s drawn in by her lively political s...

Angela Carter was one of the most important writers of the 20th Century. A pioneer of British magical realism, her work was described by Salman Rushdie as 'without rival and without equal'. Her radical, inventive novels influenced countless writers, while her dark, sensual short fiction turned traditional fables inside out, giving women the power over their desires and fates.Susannah Clapp, Angela Carter's literary executor and friend, introduces the productions and offers fascinat...

Introducing: "Meditations Oceans - Aging Affirmations" - Your Pathway to Inner Renewal and Positive AgingAre you ready to embrace the beauty of aging with grace and positivity? Imagine immersing yourself in the tranquil embrace of ocean waves, while soothing affirmations gently guide your thoughts towards embracing the aging journey as a time of renewal and self-discovery.Discover the Power of Affirmations: "Meditations Oceans - Aging Affirmations" combines the serene sound...

Ten years ago, I ran from my home. Today, I'm running back.The difference this time is that my son is coming with me.We're going back to the place I swore I'd never return to. Back to the lies and the heartbreaks and the site of the day that changed my life forever.There is one other difference, actually. This time, someone is following me.Konstantin Aminoff isn't the kind of man who lets go. He ruined my life ten years ago, then he came bac...

Step into a world of elite students, where six realms vie to claim their rightful title as heirs.Amidst the competition, trials, and rivalries, some students seek to steal those legacies, aiming to be the first in their bloodline to rule.Twenty-one-year-old Severyn Blanche is the last sibling of five to keep her family among the powerful list of rulers in Verdonia when she's invited to the Serpent Academy to claim her title as her father's heir, amidst his ...

Severyn Blanche survived the Serpent Academy, but what waits beyond those walls might be worse.Now exiled to Malvoria—a guard institute built to break the strongest wielders, Severyn must keep her power buried. Magic is stripped from the body. Loyalty is earned in pain. And trust? That gets you killed.If anyone discovers the truth, she won't just lose her power. She'll lose everything.But the power inside of her is only part of the problem. Her home...

When her younger sister is stolen in the dark of night, Valerie infiltrates the northern kingdom to rescue her.Parading around as a human and hiding her Witch scent, she doesn't realise she's stepped onto a Dragon's hunting ground—or that the Dragon has settled his lustful sights on her.She only wanted to save her sister, but she can't resist the way he sets her heart on fire.Hiding his Dragon lineage, Geryon cares little about the gala thrown to fi...