A makers' guide to sourcing and harvesting foraged plants to make natural cordage and baskets.Making with our hands is a fundamental human activity; connection with the natural world and the feeling of belonging to place are basic human needs. A counterbalance to our digitalised lives is the wish to connect with the simple joy and satisfaction of creating beautiful and useful objects, tapping into ancestral skills and wisdom and taking care of our world by reducing...

Recipes for gin cocktails that go way beyond the G&T—plus advice on choosing the perfect bottles for your bar.With origins dating back a millennium, when Benedictine monks started distilling juniper-scented spirits for medicinal purposes, gin is a passion for many—including blogger and cocktail maven Jassy Davis. In Gin Made Me Do It, Davis explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect bottle, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver deliciou...

"From fizzes to bellinis, and with old favorites and new riffs, the book elucidates the potential of prosecco as a party in a glass." — The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionProsecco is no longer just a sparkling wine; it's a cultural phenomenon—a party in a glass. From food, wine, and spirits maven Amy Zavatto comes this beautifully illustrated introduction to a whole world of bubbly beverages.Prosecco Made Me Do It contains sixty delicious drink...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world!Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of ...

This beautifully illustrated cocktail book celebrates tropical vacation in a glass: 60 delicious rum recipes, from legendary classics to fresh new creations.Sweet, bright, and flavorful, rum has been the life of the party among spirits for centuries. Celebrating this legacy and fresh new takes on this tropical treat, Rum Made Me Do It is jam-packed with innovative and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes and gorgeous illustrations from beloved ...

"An array of agave-based cocktails . . . introduces readers to the history and versatility behind spicy Tequila and smoky mezcal." — The Spirits Business, "Unmissable Spirits Books for Spring 2020"Tequila—and its stage-stealing cousin mezcal—has become an internationally lauded addition to cocktail bars the world over. This enchantingly illustrated book will introduce you to the incredible world of agave-based cocktails, from the smooth and smoky to the cit...

The world’s most iconic spirit is getting a facelift with recipes for 60 delightfully rowdy refreshments that will turn any cocktail enthusiast into a vodka bon vivant.As one of the most versatile liquors on the market, vodka presents endless opportunities for crowd-pleasing punches, fruity shots, and refreshing cocktails. As the seventh addition to the popular Made Me Do It series of spirits, ***Vodka Made Me Do It***is jam-packed with 60 innovative cockt...

With an array of cocktails both classic and cutting edge, this brightly illustrated guide proves whiskey is for everyone.Oaky, smoky, young, or old, whiskey is a versatile and lively spirit that’s been the backbone of cocktails since the old-fashioned was new. From the highlands of Scotland to Bourbon County, Kentucky, whiskey distilleries have spread across the world, and today there are multitudes of styles and flavors to complement any manner of mixer.Th...

This Book is about my struggle with my own sexuality after I was molested and raped. It’s hard to understand why things happen to us in life. What do you do when you don’t understand why and how to change it? Is what society teach us really true? How do we deal with that unknown part of us? Do we know what we really want in a sexual relationship? This book will touch many areas in women lives that they may be afraid to address, or do not have anyone to talk to about their issues. It addres...

Reminiscent of boat rides down the French Rivera and sun-kissed beachside bars, rosé is stealing the spotlight with its crisp, refreshing taste and gorgeous rose hue. From wine expert Colleen Graham comes this perfectly pink primer on summers favorite drink. Rosé all day—yes way!In Rosé Made Me Do It, wine aficionado and cocktail consultant Colleen Graham explains everything you need to know: how to choose the right type of wine, which spi...

60 wonderful whisky and bourbon cocktailsOaky, smoky, young or old, whisky is a versatile and highly spirited spirit that has been the backbone of the classic cocktail since the old-fashioned was new. From the highlands of Scotland to Bourbon county, Kentucky, whisky distilleries have spread across the world, and today there are multitudes of styles and flavours to complement any manner of mixer. This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to the wider world of malts, and ...

The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the world's premier mixologist, Dale DeGroff.Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring DeGroff’s signature use of ...