An extensive guide to the mixology of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, this is the essential handbook for any bartender. This meticulously curated collection of vintage cocktail recipes has stood the test of time. Featuring classic drinks and delicious libations that have fallen into obscurity, this book is the perfect source of inspiration for a seasoned bartender or novice cocktail ent…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Contained within this antique book is a wonderful little guide to wood carving, including information on the tools, techniques, and materials necessary for successful carving. Complete with easy to follow instructions and detailed, helpful diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner and will also be of value to those with wood carving experience. A text sure to appeal to anyone with an inte…
In a celebration of the art of mixology, this is a timeless collection of summery punch and fruit cocktail recipes. This curated selection of vintage cocktail recipes from C. Shepherd is the perfect accompaniment to a summer dinner party or barbecue. Experience these delicious alcoholic and soft drink concoctions, perfect for a sun-soaked day, with this volume's detailed instructions. From cla…
Originally published in 1918. Preface: We have analyzed the processes; discovered micro-organisms that hinder or help; perfected devices and machines; devised tests of many kinds; studied the chemistry; developed markets for standardized commodities. Here is one of the old established farm industries that within a generation has passed from the housewife and the home made-made hand press to hig…
This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on fermentation, with historical information, scientific descriptions, instructions of practical application, and many other related aspects. "Fermentation" will be of considerable utility to those with a keen interest in brewing beer and ale at home and would make for a worthy addition to any collections of allied literature. Contents include…
This book contains a fantastic collection of recipes for the making of delicious fruit and flower wines. With a wide variety of recipes available, including 'Cranberry Wine', 'Apple Wine', 'Apple and Raisin Wine', 'Apricot Wine', 'Barley Wine', Bramble Tip Wine', Bullace Wine', 'Ginger Beer', 'Sloe Gin' and 'Dandelion Wine'. This unusual book is invaluable to any home-brewer. This book contains…
While much attention has been paid to the making of Paris in the work of writers and artists, little is known about the city as defined and created by the fashion media. Filling this gap in studies of the French capital, this original and illuminating book focuses on how the French fashion press - with its rich conjunction of words and images - has been able to construct Paris as a leading worl…
This extraordinary examination of the work of 'colour field' painter Helen Frankenthaler overturns assumptions about the artist, whose work has been burdened by its label as 'the bridge between Pollock and what was possible'. Trained as a painter, Alison Rowley brings a keen eye to Frankenthaler's paintings, returning to the fore the artist's debt not only to Jackson Pollock but also to Cezanne…
In Baghdad, an enormous monument nearly twice the size of the Arc de Triomphe towers over the city. Two huge forearms emerge from the ground, clutching two swords that clash overhead. Those arms are enlarged casts of those of Saddam Hussein, showing every bump and follicle. The "Victory Arch" celebrates a victory over Iran (in their eight-year-long war) that never happened. This text is a study…