The Beast Within: Vietnam--The Cause and Effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • the beast within/john o'shea
  • Forgotten Warrior
  • Forgotten Warrior
  • Forgotten Warrior
The Beast Within: Vietnam--The Cause and Effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
John O'Shea , and Richard D. Ling
Manufacturer: Vantage Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0533143276

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars the beast within/john o'shea.......2003-07-27

have just finished reading this excellent book. Should have been written years ago...ANyone living with a PTSD person should read this..An easy read and offers insight and clousure...

5 out of 5 stars Forgotten Warrior.......2003-06-28

'The Beast Within' is unique in that it speaks to the difficulties encountered by military personnel *after* their tour of duty. The horrors of war have been well documented, and rightly so. However, the horrors of life *after* war, unfortunately, have not been voiced. The Beast Within breaks the silence - and shares that which is known to Veterans and no one else: the difficulties in resuming a non-military life in an environment where understanding and gratitude are too often overshadowed with prejudices, indifference and apathy - an environment that assumes 'he'll be OK now that he's home'. The Beast Within challenges the belief that the government provides for those who served and enables its soldiers to rejoin society after forcing them from it. The Beast Within sheds light on the fact that the military mindset is unlike anything else - and that real assistance and resources are necessary to adapt to a life where death and destruction are no longer the focus of one's everyday being, i.e., a life after war.

5 out of 5 stars Forgotten Warrior.......2003-06-28

'The Beast Within' is unique in that it speaks to the difficulties encountered by military personnel *after* their tour of duty. The horrors of war have been well documented, and rightly so. However, the horrors of life *after* war, unfortunately, have not been voiced. The Beast Within breaks the silence - and shares that which is known to Veterans and no one else: the difficulties in resuming a non-military life in an environment where understanding and gratitude are too often overshadowed with prejudices, indifference and apathy - an environment that assumes 'he'll be OK now that he's home'. The Beast Within challenges the belief that the government provides for those who served and enables its soldiers to rejoin society after forcing them from it. The Beast Within sheds light on the fact that the military mindset is unlike anything else - and that real assistance and resources are necessary to adapt to a life where death and destruction are no longer the focus of one's everyday being, i.e., a life after war.

5 out of 5 stars Forgotten Warrior.......2003-06-28

'The Beast Within' is unique in that it speaks to the difficulties encountered by military personnel *after* their tour of duty. The horrors of war have been well documented, and rightly so. However, the horrors of life *after* war, unfortunately, have not been voiced. The Beast Within breaks the silence - and shares that which is known to Veterans and no one else: the difficulties in resuming a non-military life in an environment where understanding and gratitude are too often overshadowed with prejudices, indifference and apathy - an environment that assumes 'he'll be OK now that he's home'. The Beast Within challenges the belief that the government provides for those who served and enables its soldiers to rejoin society after forcing them from it. The Beast Within sheds light on the fact that the military mindset is unlike anything else - and that real assistance and resources are necessary to adapt to a life where death and destruction are no longer the focus of one's everyday being, i.e., a life after war.

Josephus, the historian and his society
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  • A excellent commentary on a true classic of history
Josephus, the historian and his society
Tessa Rajak
Manufacturer: Fortress Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0800607171

Book Description

Josephus, author of the Jewish War and the Jewish Antiquities, belongs equally to Jewish and to Greco-Roman history. A well-to-do priest and Pharisee at Jerusalem, he was a contemporary and chronicler of the great changes which took place in the Roman Empire in the first century AD and a controversial general in the great Jewish revolt of 66-73 against Rome.
Tessa Rajak, an ancient historian versed in both Greek and Hebrew, assesses the varied source material to produce a sociological account of the Jewish revolt which casts fresh light on Josephus’ attitudes, placing his achievement in the context of both Jewish values and the Greek historical tradition.
This second edition includes a substantial new Introduction and Bibliography.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A excellent commentary on a true classic of history .......2004-10-06

Now in it's second edition featuring a new Introduction and additional Bibliography, Josephus: The Historian And His Society is a excellent commentary on a true classic of history by Tessa Rajak (Reader in Classics at the University of Reading). A Jerusalem upperclass priest and Pharisee, and a controversial Jewish general in the great and doomed revolt against their Roman occupiers by the Jewish populace in 66-73 CE, Josephus was the author of two ancient history texts: "Jewish Wars" and "Jewish Antiquities" which became seminal works of importance to both Jewish and Greco-Roman history. These works were combined under one cover and became known to academia as an indispensable reference resource for scholars and non-specialist general readers with an interest in ancient history. Well versed in both Greek and Hebrew, Tessa Rajak is particularly positioned to assess diverse source materials and provide contemporary readers with a sociological account of the Jewish revolt and its cultural context, as well as the role of Josephus himself in the events in which he participated and/or personally observed, as well as his chronicled accounts of Jewish and Roman personalities and politics.

Because Someone I Love Has Cancer: Kids' Activity Book
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    Because Someone I Love Has Cancer: Kids' Activity Book
    American Cancer Society
    Manufacturer: American Cancer Society
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Spiral-bound

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    ASIN: 0944235328

    Book Description

    Use art to help your child deal with cancer in the family

    Your child may struggle with the uncertainty and inevitable change that come when a chronic illness affects someone they know. Because . . . Someone I Love Has Cancer offers your child support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression. This inspired publication is designed to address the basic goals of therapeutic support for children (ages of 6–12) who have a loved one with cancer. Creative activities allow your child to work through and express unfamiliar feelings and learn to recognize and tap into positive moments.

    Because Someone I Love Has Cancer: Kids' Activity Book with Crayons
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      American Cancer Society
      Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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      Bartender's Black Book, 7th Edition: 2,700 New and Classic Recipes
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • It's Really Interesting.
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      Bartender's Black Book, 7th Edition: 2,700 New and Classic Recipes
      Stephen Kittredge Cunningham
      Manufacturer: The Wine Appreciation Guild
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      ASIN: 1891267752

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      The number-one, best-selling drink recipe book is updated in this new edition and has 100 new drinks; an expanded martini section (200 total) with tips, techniques and secrets (and a salute to the Big Apple); a huge list of dessert drinks and a piece on the world's finest Cognac; a philosophical discussion on, and inventory of, Flavored Vodkas, Gins and Rums; and drinks that take a new slant on Floaters, Shooters and Layered Drinks.

      That brings the complete drink count to 2,700. That's well over a thousand more than any other pour book.

      This new edition also has an expanded wine section with Robert M. Parker's, Jr. "Wine Vintage Guide," "Parker Speaks on Wine," and Parker's glossary of wine terms.

      Of course this book still has all its good old features: an index by ingredients, in depth mixing instructions, metric conversion tables, a list of every possible garnish, sections on hot drinks, frozen drinks, beers, ales, lagers, and "malternatives," and S.K.C.'s "Glossary of Club, Restaurant and Bar Terms, and Slang." (Sample Below.)

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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars It's Really Interesting........2007-10-06

      Well, I must say. That I got my bartender's black book earlier than I expected it to arrived! That was cool. Thanks!
      I am learning a lot of things from this new book of mine... I find it really interesting... I took it on my job, and my co-workers find it very interesting too... I do hope my review is good enough, for your business.
      I am enjoying my book, thanks! I look forward to doing more business with you in the future!
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      5 out of 5 stars this book is awesome!.......2007-09-27

      i bought this book for my fiance and he loved it. he had been looking for a good bartenders book. it has everything in it. we are enjoying it.

      5 out of 5 stars Everyman's Little Black Bar Book.......2007-09-04

      I have bartended off and on for over 37 years and this is the only book you will ever need. Buy it. Read it. Commit it to memory and watch the tips double, triple, or even more depending on your basic personality and present expertise in the profession.

      5 out of 5 stars How to make a ton of drinks and much more!.......2007-06-11

      A lot of useful information! Highly recommended for new and experienced bartenders.

      5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!.......2007-05-13

      I applogize for using the word "awesome" to describe this book but that's all that comes to mind. I've worked in the club and club/resturant area a bit but never as bartender. This book brought back memories of the most fun I had, making the least money ever. If you're interested in being a bartender, being a better mixologist or just curious about mixing drinks, I highly recommend this book. It was the best $12.95 I ever spent. And again, Amazon, your service was amazing.
      Cool Cocktails: The Hottest New Drinks and the Best of the Classics
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
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      ASIN: 1841720844

      Book Description

      Delicious, glamorous, even slightly decadent-- cocktails are back in vogue. Whether you want to throw a great party of spice up an ordinary evening with a special drink, Cool cocktails will provide all the inspiration you need. Ben Reed, London's hippest, hottest mixologist, offers a delicious range of recipes for almost 100 classic and contemporary cocktails(arranged by spirit), as well as practical advice on equipment and glasses. Why not start the evening with a classic apertif--a dry Martini, a sparkling Bellini, or an ice-cold Margarita? Of if you want to surprise your guests with something a little more adventurous, then mix up one of Ben's great original creations--a Bramble, a Cranilla Martini, or a Purple Haze. With stunning photography by William Lingwood and Ben's wise and witty words, Cool Cocktails will have you reaching for the crushed ice and cocktail shaker on a regular basis. For those moments when you want the taste without the alcohol, there is a selection of delectable non-alcoholic cocktails, including a Shirley Temple and a Pussyfoot. And for the die-hard party goer, Ben recommends several much-needed hangover cures, such as Prairie Oyster and a Corpse Reviver.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Cool Book.......2006-08-21

      Bought it for my sister-in-law as a birthday gift to go with some snazzy cocktail glasses and a pitcher. Plenty of beautiful pictures that might temp you into being an alcoholic! Well, maybe more adventurous in trying many of the obscure liquors out there.

      4 out of 5 stars The pictures alone make my mouth water..........2004-01-06

      Hey, so just looking at the pictures just makes me want to get trashed. And it is very easy to, as author Ben Reed gives you the necessary steps to making these delectable drinks. The pictures alone make the book worthwhile. And even though mine don't look like that, none of my guests ever care, because its whats IN the drink, not what's on the OUTside of it. So, thanks Will for the pictures. And thanks to you Benny, for being a great bartender. A great book, highly recommended.

      5 out of 5 stars A lovely book, beautiful photographs..........2002-10-08

      A beautifully photographed and laid out book that has some wonderfully good recipes. This book is so "pretty" you'll want to display it. I had this one out on my coffee table for a while. It is a lovely thin hardback that fits on top of any other books that you may already have on your table. The main downside that I may mention though, is that this book is more modern, "trendy" cocktails. If looking for more of a traditional cocktail book I would advise the quirky book "Atomic Cocktails" or the out-of-print classic by Linda Doerser (still available in some Z-shops or E-bay) called "The Cocktail Bible." I was surprised this book didn't list a receipe for a Cosmopolitan. This would make a good gift for any couple you know that entertains a lot or someone getting married who doesn't already have a nice library of libation books going.

      5 out of 5 stars Cool & Chique Drinks To Suite Everyones Fancy.......2001-07-09

      When it comes to food and drink, the photographs look tastier than the real thing, but not in Ben Reed's book, Cool Cocktails. The drinks look better when you make them and are very good! I definitley would recommed this book for anyone who loves to have cocktail parties. Your guests will keep coming back. I would tell them to bring their own glass as a gift....and you could serve them a variety of drinks....it is a great book for the person that has no idea how to make cool cocktails.
      The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics (Little Black Books (Peter Pauper Hardcover))
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Love this book!.......2007-06-11

      We recently had a cocktail party, and put this book on the bar so people could check it out and try something new. It was a hit with all, which included 20-somethings to 50-somethings.

      5 out of 5 stars Love this little book!.......2004-08-06

      I got this gift for a best friend's 21st birthday (in addition to the Little Black Book for Smoothies). Such a great book! It is hardcover spiral and has an elastic band so you can store it wherever without bending the pages. Cute cover: black book (of course) with circular green label that says the title (whereas the Smoothie book has a pink label). Very chic, cute design, something anyone would absolutely love! Had to buy another set for me!

      5 out of 5 stars Stired, not shaken.......2004-05-20

      I was really impressed with this little book. It wasn't just a cookbook for drinks. Rather, it emphasizes the elegance of mixing drinks. Some people might think this book is a little pretentious, but then again, mixing cocktails is sort of a pretentious thing to do. The book does a good job of making the art of mixing cocktails seem very grown-up and swanky.

      5 out of 5 stars I'm a pleased beginner........2004-01-28

      I picked up this book because it's small and it's spiral bound and lays flat when open. What is actually in the book I found to be very useful.

      This book covers essential barware, glassware (with drawings), mixers/garnishes, and techniques (including how to flame a drink & how to properly layer drinks). The drink recipes are broken down into these categories: Cocktails Classique, The Martini, Urban Chic, Punch Up That Party, From the Tropics, Naughty Drinks, and Finishing Touches. The drinks I have tried so far have been very good, and have a good jumping board for alcohol to mixer ratio in each recipe.

      There is also a glossary with some brief descriptions of the liquors, types of cocktails (ie Sling, Rickey), and various other terms associated with mixing.

      Perhaps the most helpful part of this book is the index. This lists all the drinks first by name, then by primary alcohol, and finally by color/flavoring. Very handy when you have only one particular liquor on hand. Overall, it's perhaps the only book needed for a casual at home mixing experience.
      New Classic Cocktails
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Gary Regan , and Mardee Haidin Regan
      Manufacturer: Wiley
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      Cocktails Are Back and their new incarnations make more sophisticated sipping than ever before. These updated classics from the countrys most popular chefs and bartenders are simple to concoct yet complex in character and flavor. Heres how to stir up new, exciting tastes with finesse. Cheers!

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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars It has enhanced our ability to spend money on alcohol.......2002-12-28

      This is a beautiful book with wonderful photographs. It is well written full of delightful stories behind the drinks. There are definitely interesting and different cocktails included, but already the book has been worth the price as we have had two incredible winners (Chambord Kamikaze & Pink Lemonade) with two tries.

      5 out of 5 stars Pull out your best barware...........2001-09-06

      I got this book a couple of years ago for cocktail ideas for New Years Eve, but I find myself reaching for it time and time again. This book is perfect for the entertainer who is tired of serving rum and cokes or vodka tonics. I WOW'ed a whole boat of thirsty sailors last summer by showing up with a jug full of Bolo's Pomegranate Sangria (and they are STILL talking about it). This summer I took Bolo's White Peach Sangria recipe and substituted champagne for the ultimate dico party refreshment! And as far as the Cosmopolitans with their sugar and orange zested rims, let's just say that this book has made my batches infamous around my circle of friends! And the book goes on to include some of my personal bar favorites such as the Oatmeal Cookie and Lemon Drops (or try the Komikaze made with Chambord!).

      Keep in mind that this book is a collection of exotic and famous concoctions from bartenders across the country. These are elegant, top notch cocktails to be served in your best barware for your favorite friends. So sure, there are recipes that have some odd ingredients (yes, it IS difficult to find pomegranate juice at your local grocery) but with savvy you can make some small substitutions and still come out a winner. This book will get you experimenting and serving something other than bloody marys at your next brunch! Have fun with these!!

      (On an odd side note, I did go to Carbo's here in Atlanta and asked them for their "Just Peachy" cocktail that they invented, and well, they had no idea what I was talking about. I just had to go home and make one myself!!)

      3 out of 5 stars Nice Eye Candy But Hard to Swallow.......2000-07-16

      A book so lovely it seems more appropriate on a coffee table than behind a bar. Recipies can be odd: ingredients for one cocktail includes sea urchin and wasabi, another combines Baileys and Jagermeister. With fifty recipies, this is not the definitive bible on mixology. If you are looking for a primer, try the "Harvard Student Agencies Bartending Course"; if you want beauty and drink history, try "Cocktail" by Paul Harrington. Nonetheless, "New Classic Cocktails" does succeed in a few areas. It is seductively beautiful in its photography and it offers up truly unique concoctions. If you're not afraid to add chocolate to a martini, it's a worthwhile addition to your reference collection.

      5 out of 5 stars It is also a party favor!.......2000-01-26

      This book is not only a wealth of information in the bartending business, it also doubles as a party favor...There has not been a party yet that this book has not received more attention than the bartender. For a serious entertainer this is a MUST have! Happy gatherings

      5 out of 5 stars A wonderful and refreshing variety of newer cocktails........1999-06-23

      For any bartender or drinker tired of the simple martini, this book is worth the read. The wide range of cocktail bases and modifiers is sure to spark curiousity and please even the most stubborn of imbibers. New Classic Cocktails is a neccesary addition to the bartenders bookshelf and is a great coffee table book for the indecisive, picky or infrequent drinker.
      Cocktails in New York: Where to Find 100 Classics and How to Mix Them at Home
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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      Anthony Giglio , and NYC & Company
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      ASIN: 0847826643
      Release Date: 2004-11-13

      Book Description

      What are you having? A crisp Martini at the Rainbow Room? A Manhattan at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central? Cocktail culture was invented in New York City, and nothing says elegance and excitement like a special drink in New York.
      Cocktails in New York brings you all the classics as well as the hippest new drinks, with signature recipes from the city's 100 finest eating and drinking establishments. You'll learn the celebrity-studded history of the city's watering holes, from the furtive glamour of F. Scott Fitzgerald-era speakeasies to the frenetic glitz of Jay McInerney's hangouts. You'll discover where tomorrow's trendy concoctions are being served today. Also included are tips from top bartenders-or "bar chefs" as they are now often called. Cocktails in New York supplies you with all you need to imbibe in truly cosmopolitan style-during a visit to New York and at home.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A 'must' for cocktail lovers.......2005-09-07

      Plenty of New York establishments have developed their own popular and custom cocktails or produce memorable classics, both of which are explored and celebrated in Cocktails In New York: Where To Find 100 Classics And How To Mix Them At Home. Both a travel guide to memorable New York establishments and a cookbook, Cocktails In New York comes packed with black and white photos of establishments, written descriptions of each cocktail's attributes, and insights on what makes each a cut above the norm. A 'must' for cocktail lovers.

      3 out of 5 stars Not the Ultimate cocktail recipe book it thinks it is.......2005-04-12

      All told, this is an interesting book. A "not bad" read. The author says he's made the rounds of New York bars, taking notes and interviewing bartenders as he went. He's got some interesting cocktail trivia in here, making it a fun and interesting read. Recipe-wise, I didn't find anything laughably wrong, as in most bartending guides. I've been a bartender for 20 years and in the restaurant biz for 30 years.

      This book leans toward the tiresome attitude found in so many who love New York for any number of valid reasons - that being "New York is the only place on earth to get - XYZ" News flash for Manhattanites - not true. It's true that few cities on earth can match or rival New York's glitz, money, glamor and sophistication but that doesn't make it the sole proprietor of a good martini.

      Recipe-wise, this book gives you unmatched history and lore about most cocktails, and in many cases, the "real, authentic" recipe - WAY better than the tired, hugely out-of-date Mr. Boston's.

      As I read this book it called to mind Julia Child's early cookbooks - so achingly authentic they were neither practical nor particularly useful. Julia Child once published a recipe that began "Six weeks before the date of the dinner party, begin preparing...." Huh?!? SIX WEEKS? What am I about to do? Raise my own steer?

      This is akin to a recipe(from another source) for Duckling Rouennaise where the first step is to throttle (strangle) a live duck. (OK, clear that picture from your mind, and QUIT LAUGHING!)

      Anthony Giglio does not instruct you strangle anything in this book, but a few recipes edge towards this ridiculous level of needless, non-functional authenticity.

      If you harbor dreams of tending bar as a profession - this book will give you good background on your art - some of this stuff is stuff you ought to know. If you're curious about cocktail history and lore you'll enjoy this book - it's a fun read but does not serve as a reference manual for the novice wondering how to make a Bellini or a decent margarita - decent margaritas remain the provence of commercial establishments with access to commercial quality ingredients, like decent sour mix which is simply not available on the retail market. Given that, maybe this book's totally from scratch approach will do the trick for you. I haven't tried it and will unlikely ever have the time to invest.

      To his credit even Giglio constantly reminds readers that his recipes are merely guides and he encourages experimentation. Good advice and he provides a good foundation for your experiments, Just don't "experiment" all night long, then send your guests packing, driving their own cars. The real pro knows when someone has had too much and ensures their safe conveyance home.
      New and Classic Cocktails
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        New and Classic Cocktails
        Robert Sutton , and Keith Pointing
        Manufacturer: Caxton Editions
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

        Drinks & BeveragesDrinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books | Bartending | Beer | Coffee & Tea | General | Juice | Smoothies | Spirits | Wine
        GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
        ASIN: 1840671378
        750 Cocktails and Mixed Drinks: Everything a home bartender needs to know with 750 classic drinks and hot new combinations; The ultimate guide to classic ... and juices, with 1400 color photographs
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          750 Cocktails and Mixed Drinks: Everything a home bartender needs to know with 750 classic drinks and hot new combinations; The ultimate guide to classic ... and juices, with 1400 color photographs
          Stuart Walton
          Manufacturer: Southwater
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

          BartendingBartending | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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          ASIN: 1844764044

          Book Description

          Aimed at the professional bartender, experienceced entertainer and enthusiastic home drinks mixer, this authoritative reference book is a comprehensive guide to all the classic, famous and popular drinks and how to measure, make and serve them.
          New and Classic Cocktails Without Alcohol
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            New and Classic Cocktails Without Alcohol
            Robert Sutton , and Keith Pointing
            Manufacturer: Stacey International Publishers
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Hardcover

            Drinks & BeveragesDrinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books | Bartending | Beer | Coffee & Tea | General | Juice | Smoothies | Spirits | Wine
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            ASIN: 0905743547
            New Classic Cocktails
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              New Classic Cocktails
              Allan Gage
              Manufacturer: Hamlyn
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover

              SpiritsSpirits | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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              ASIN: 0600608867
              Release Date: 2003-09-15
              New Classic Cocktails -
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                New Classic Cocktails -
                Gary Regan -
                Manufacturer: Macmillan Publishing -
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover
                ASIN: B000P0YVSW

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