The epitome of effervescence and centerpiece of celebration, Champagne has become a universal emblem of good fortune, and few can resist its sparkle In Champagne, Uncorked, Alan Tardi journeys into the heartland of the world\'s most beloved wine. Anchored by the year he spent inside the prestigious and secretive Krug winery in Reims, the story follows the creation of the superlative Krug Grande Cuv

Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize more than just payment and crypto-currency. Many vertical industries will be reshaped by the new trusted data models enabled and inspired by the blockchain - healthcare is no exception. In fact, healthcare may hold the greatest opportunities for meaningful use of the technology. Early pioneers have explored some of the first use cases for medical payments,

Luxuriating in her fading moneyed world and regardless of the increasingly hostile forces outside, she and her brother snub the lucrative scheme of Lopakhin, a peasant turned entrepreneur, to save the family

The dearth of suitable introductory texts presents a serious obstacle to the study of the Egyptian language, so this practical grammar answers a longstanding need. Its well-known and highly respected author, a Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum, has written many other popular Dover books on Egyptology. Contents include lists of frequently used signs and determinatives,

The Art of Contemplation is always a journey of unravelling in which the layers of the great mystery are progressively revealed within your heart. The 64 Ways are indicators that point towards this grand opening of your heart. As you realise through listening to them or reading them, there always comes a moment when the limits of language are reached. And as the great sages have always testified, Truth

Discover the fascinating connections between the world\'s greatest artists. Artistic Circles introduces some of the most inspirational stories of friendship, love, creativity and shared passions in the world of art. Whether through teaching, as in the case of Paul Klee and Anni Albers; a mutual muse, as seen in the flowers of Georgia O\'Keeffe and Takashi Murakami; or an inspirational romantic coupling

This open access book analyses the development problems of sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) from the eyes of a Korean diplomat with knowledge of the economic growth Korea has experienced in recent decades. The author argues that Africa\'s development challenges are not due to a lack of resources but a lack of management, presenting an alternative to the traditional view that Africa\'s problems are caused by

Deputy Coroner Clay Edison discovers that buried secrets can be deadly in this riveting thriller from a father-son team of bestselling authors who write \"brilliant, page-turning fiction\" (Stephen King). Clay Edison has his hands full. He\'s got a new baby who won\'t sleep. He\'s working the graveyard shift. And he\'s trying, for once, to mind his own business. Then comes the first call. Workers

Sexual attraction, artistic insight, and the often ironic relationship between them are the dominant themes in the three short works by Balzac collected in this volume. In Sarrasine, an impetuous young sculptor falls in love with a diva of the Roman stage, but rapture turns to rage when he discovers the reality behind the seductiveness of the singer\'s voice. The ageing artist in The Unknown Masterpiece,

If you want top grades and excellent understanding of electric power systems, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying related problems with fully worked solutions. You also get hundreds of additional problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. This superb Outline clearly presents every aspect of

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and New York Times Bestseller From debut author Asha Lemmie, \"a lovely, heartrending story about love and loss, prejudice and pain, and the sometimes dangerous, always durable ties that link a family together.\" --Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The NightingaleKyoto, Japan, 1948. \"Do not question. Do not fight. Do not resist.\" Such

Plucky Gon\'s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right

An unmissable, utterly compelling thriller from the bestselling author of Distress

Stephen King\'s legendary debut, the bestselling smash hit that put him on the map as one of America\'s favorite writers \"Gory and horrifying. . . . You can\'t put it down.\" --Chicago Tribune Unpopular at school and subjected to her mother\'s religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she\'s kept secret since

Bakemono, literally -altered thing, - which translates as -monster.- Monogatari, literally -thing narrated, - which translates as -tale.- Combined into a neologism by he of the reversible nom de plume, they yield BAKEMONOGATARI, the monster tale that kicked off a series whose anime adaptations have enjoyed international popularity and critical acclaim. A self-described loser, Koyomi Araragi is struggling

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Irish Bouzouki Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Irish bouzouki. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner\'s guide focuses on teaching the basics of the instrument as well as accompaniment techniques for a variety of Irish song forms. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book and can be accessed online via

Know when to hold \'em, know when to fold \'emPoker is America\'s national card game, and its popularity continues to grow. Nationwide, you can find a game in progress everywhere. If you want to play, you can find poker games on replicas of 19th century riverboats or on Native American tribal lands. You can play poker at home with the family or online with opponents from around the world. Like bowling

The #1 New York Times best-selling author and beloved healing authority reveals how taking your liver off overload can help resolve a wide range of symptoms and conditions--and transform your health in ways you\'ve never imagined. What if you could focus on one aspect of your well-being to transform all the others--and at the same time prevent health problems you didn\'t even know were lurking beneath

Templates are among the most powerful features of C++, but they remain misunderstood and underutilized, even as the C++ language and development community have advanced. In C++ Templates, Second Edition, three pioneering C++ experts show why, when, and how to use modern templates to build software that\'s cleaner, faster, more efficient, and easier to maintain. Now extensively updated for the C++11,