David Gibbons Knihy

Maître fromager Max McCalman, author of The Cheese Plate and Cheese, is steeped in the world of artisanal cheeses like no one else. In Mastering Cheese, he shares the wealth of his expertise to help cheese lovers on their path to connoisseurship. After years of teaching courses for amateurs at the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, where he is Dean of Curriculum, McCalman has developed a compelling set of classes for understanding and ex-periencing cheese. A full master's course in a book, Mastering Cheese covers the world of cheese in twenty-two distinct lessons, featuring tasting plates that deliciously demonstrate key topics. For example, a chapter titled "Stunning Stinkers" explains why some of the strongest-smelling cheeses can be among the best tasting and then recommends several stars of this category. Learn about the issues facing real raw-milk cheeses and then go out and taste the differences between these cheeses and those made with pasteurized milk.  For the first time in any of his books, McCalman includes extensive information on the modern artisanal cheese revolution in the United States and prominently features these artisans and their products alongside the famous cheeses of Italy, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Complete with helpful charts and an invaluable index of more than 300 cheeses, Mastering Cheese is the definitive course that you can use in your own home to pursue your passion for cheese.

Exploring the depths of personal struggle, this poetry collection captures the raw emotions experienced during pain and hardship. The author reflects on their journey of self-acceptance amidst chaos, using writing as a means to confront and contain inner demons. Each poem serves as a testament to the complexities of human feelings, revealing a profound examination of the obscure emotions that arise from life's challenges. The work resonates with anyone who has grappled with their own experiences of strife and introspection.

Provides a graphic panorama of the religions of the world, since the earliest times. This book begins with The World's Religions Compared, a gatefold chart enabling the reader to compare aspects of some hundred religions. Accompanying this chart is The Geography of Belief, two world maps showing the origins, spread and histories of the religions.

An autobiographical, historical account of the author's agricultural and rural development experiences. Includes analyses of historical and socio-political contexts of different countries and institutions.

Culturally significant, this work has been meticulously reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the historical knowledge base of civilization. This edition aims to maintain the integrity of the original text, offering insights into its historical context and scholarly relevance.

Exploring the enduring intrigue of military history, this book delves into the dramatic events of wars, the evolution of weapons, and the technology behind them. It highlights how conflicts between rulers and nations have historically been shaped by violence and bloodshed, emphasizing the profound impact these wars have had on human civilization.

From the foremost master of cheese in the country, Max McCalman, comes a practical twist on wine and cheese pairings that includes detailed information about the history, production and unique flavor of fifty of the world’s finest cheeses, as well as the accompanying information about the best wine varietals and vintages to pair them with. The easy-to-navigate swatchbook format fans out to reveal the ideal wine and cheese match for any occasion.

Only six decades ago the greatest war ever fought drew to a close - a global conflict that many people still remember because they were part of it. They can vividly recall what they went through and the dramatic events that unfolded across the globe.

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" ptali se už latiníci. Kdo střeží ty, kdož střeží nás? Je těžké dohlédnout na ty, kteří mají moc, i když jsou to normální lidé - a co teprve když mají schopnosti, o kterých se nám ani nesnilo. V roce 1984 vyšly dva komiksy, které změnily žánr - a dodnes se fanoušci hádají, který z nich je zásadnější. V jednom hrál hlavní roli Batman a Frank Miller ho pojmenoval Návrat temného rytíře - a u druhého si Alan Moore vystačil s jediným slovem. Watchmen, tedy Strážci. Oba komiksy mají hodně společného. Oba se dívají na svět superhrdinů novým pohledem, oba ničí mýty a oba balancují na pokraji apokalypsy. Ale tam, kde Miller ještě nabízí pozitivního superhrdinu, tam už má Moore obyčejné lidi s neobyčenými schopnostmi. Lidi někdy kruté, se svými úchylkami a tajnostmi, se špínou schovanou pod maskami. Ovšem lidi velmi mocné (a v jednom případě i všemocné). Jeden z nejzásadnějších komiksů všech dob (a tohle není laciná reklama, to je fakt).