Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than simply quench our thirst. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola - have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history during pivotal epochs. This book reveals the intricate interplay of different civilizations by appreciating each drink as a kind of technology.

The medicinal, spiritual, sacred and ceremonial properties of nearly 200 plants - when used as fermented beverages - are explored in this text. The author explains how fermentation and plant use as medicine and psychotropics have always been companions in life's path.

A reissue of a classic text on Roman art and architecture.

Of all the choristers at the Cathedral Basilica of St George, he is the angel - the one whose voice could only have been made in heaven. Hubert is a nice, rather timid ten-year-old boy. It stands to reason that Hubert's glorious voice must be preserved at all costs. So castration is clearly the only answer.

Discusses useful tools, equipment, and techniques for setting up a home brewery, and describes the brewing process.

Delves into monastic brewing. This book examines methods for brewing ales suited to commercial and amateur brewers.