Everything you could possibly want to know about wine, in one fully up-to-date A-Z volume!The Oxford Companion to Wine is a uniquely comprehensive and in-depth A-Z reference book on every aspect of wine:more than 4,000 entries covering topics from history through geography, geology, soil science, viticulture, winemaking, packaging, academia, technology, and regulations to people and places, tasting, writing, and the language of wine. The system of cross-references takes the reader from one entry to another, showing how all these topics are interconnected in the fascinating story of wine in its most traditional and modern forms. This new fifth edition, which benefits from the knowledge and experience of over one hundred new contributors, all experts in their field or geographical region, is expanded by 272 new entries, and every existing entry has been reviewed, updated, and polished. The text is more international than ever, written for wine lovers of every persuasion, including those who love wine but want

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The beautifully presented and inspirational Cook's Bible is the definitive cooking guide for everyone—beginner and experienced cook alike. From choosing kitchen utensils to stocking the pantry,this book shows you can be superbly oranzed and creative in the kitchen. it offers valuable advice about all culinary matters,including kitchen equipment, ingredients, kitchen safety, and the basics of diet and healthy eating. The Cook's Bible provides practical information about all aspects of preparing and cooking food—from how to boil an egg to how to prepare sushi. It is also useful for those who know the basice but want to extend their kitchen repertoire to cooking exciting and varied dishes.its wide range of recipes has been carefully selected to combine traditional favorites with modern choices. So whether you wish to make a cheese souffle, create a paella, or bake Fresh Croissants—you will find the Cook's Bible an invaluable source of inspiration and advice that you will want to go back to again and ag