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A Brief History of Time(more) »rank: 956106by: Stephen W. Hawking
Our review: :From the big bang to the theory of relativity, this phenomenal bestseller will challenge your imagination and expand your grasp of the cosmos. 4 cassettes. Review:Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history, wrote the modern classic A Brief History of Time to help nonscientists understand the questions being asked by scientists today: Where did the universe come from? How and why did it begin? Will it come to an end, and if so, how? Hawking attempts to reveal these questions (and where we're looking for answers) using a minimum of technical jargon. Among the topics gracefully covered ... Detail |
Michael Jackson's Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch(more) »rank: 3012by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :Michael Jackson is renowned for his pithy wisdom and a remarkable ability to evoke aromas and flavors. This fully revised and expanded edition of Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch is the definitive guide to single malt whisky and its producers worldwide. The completely new introduction incorporates Jackson’s most recent research on the origins and evolution of the “water of life,” the nature of aromas and flavors, and regional differences. The book’s core is the comprehensive A-to-Z of single malts, arranged by distillery. Each entry offers a new introduction and key information, and features Jackson’s evocative, highly regarded tasting notes ... Detail |
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Great Beer Guide: The World's 500 Best Beers(more) »rank: 54600by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :This is an A-Z international beer guide, presented in a 'dumpy' format, with each beer shown in the bottle and poured in its appropriate glass. Detail |
Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide(more) »rank: 8953by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :From grain to glass, Whiskey tells you everything and anything you'll ever want to know about whiskey, from storing and serving whiskey, whiskey cocktails, to pairing whiskey with food. Whether interested in the story behind aromas and flavors, what makes certain distilleries unique or how weather and environment influence taste‹this is the most fascinating illustrated examination of whiskey on the market. Detail |
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Commencement (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Vol. 1)(more) »rank: 36651by: John Jackson Miller, Brian Ching, Travel Foreman, Michael Atiyeh, Travis Charest
Our review: :Thousands of years before Luke Skywalker would destroy the Death Star in that fateful battle above Yavin 4, one lone Padawan would become a fugitive hunted by his own Masters, charged with murdering every one of his fellow Jedi-in-training! From criminals hiding out in the treacherous under-city of the planet Taris, to a burly, mysterious droid recovered from the desolate landscape of a cratered moon, Padawan Zayne Carrick will find unexpected allies in his desperate race to clear his name before the unmerciful authorities enact swift retribution upon him! Detail |
Michael Jackson's Great Beers of Belgium, 6th Edition(more) »rank: 11432by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :A richly detailed examination of Belgian beer and brewing. Michael Jackson's extraordinary passion for Belgian beer shines through in every aspect of this engaging work, from the personal stories of the people behind the beers to the careful descriptions of their flavors. Revised and updated shortly before his death in August 2007, this work represents the pinnacle of Jackson's meticulous research and masterful writing, presented in a beautifully illustrated visual environment. With a new forward by Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian. Detail |
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Galapagos: A Natural History(more) »rank: 12912by: Michael H. Jackson
Our review: :Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of this book were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galapagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided. New photographs have been added. Detail |
Scotland and its Whiskies: The Great Whiskies, the Distilleries and Their Landscapes(more) »rank: 23918by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :In his Malt Whisky Companion, Michael Jackson—past winner of The Glenfiddich Trophy and no fewer than five Glenfiddich Awards—was the first writer to describe in detail the aromas and flavors of Scotland’s most famous product. Now he goes even deeper into the world of whisky, discussing the terroir that shapes the taste of this classic liquor. Jackson’s passion for Scotland and its whiskies comes through clearly and deliciously, and photographer Harry Cory Wright (Strand: The Shifting Sands of the Outer Hebrides) beautifully captures the landscape’s magnificent colors and textures. Whether studying the ancient forms of barley in the Orkneys, drinking tea with ... Detail |
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Ultimate Beer(more) »rank: 33915by: Michael Jackson
Our review: :The ultimate guide to more than 450 classic brews, presented by the Beer Hunter(r) himself, Michael Jackson. Review:Possibly the world's most famous beer writer, British author Michael Jackson has made an enviable living surveying the lure and the lore of this most democratic of beverages. His classic coffee-table textbooks, The New World Guide to Beer and Michael Jackson's Beer Companion, offer highly regarded overviews of the world's styles, traditions, and techniques. Along with a television documentary series, numerous articles in trade publications, and extensive touring, Jackson's guides have established the other Michael Jackson as one of the great promoters of great ... Detail |
The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics(more) »rank: 1736855by: Roger Penrose
Our review: :In the readition of the bestselling Chaos and A Brief History of Time, here is a science book with mainstream appeal. Proponents of artificial intelligence maintain that eventually a computer will be able to do everything a human mind can do, but Oxford University Professor of Mathematics Roger Penrose explains his view that there are facets of human thinking that can never be emulated by a machine. Drawings throughout. Review:Some love it, some hate it, but The Emperor's New Mind, physicist Roger Penrose's 1989 treatise attacking the foundations of strong artificial intelligence, is crucial for anyone interested in the history of ... Detail |