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The Alcoholic Empire examines the prevalence of alcohol in Russian social, economic, religious, and political life. Herlihy looks at how the state, the church, the military, doctors, lay societies, and the czar all tried to battle the problem of overconsumption of alcohol in the late imperial period. Since vodka produced essential government revenue and was a backbone of the state economy, many who fought for a sober Russia believed that the only way to save the country through Revolutionary change. This book traces temperance activity and politics side by side with the end of the tsarist regime, while showing how the problem of alcohoism continued to pervade Soviet and post-Soviet society. Illustrated by timeless and incisive sayings about the Russian love of vodka and by poster art and paintings, this book will appeal to Russian and European historians and those interested in temperance history.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea : Paperback : Cornerstone : 9780434017669 : 0434017663 : 07 Aug 2008 : Life isn't easy for Chelsea - but then she doesn't make it easy. She recalls her myriad embarrassments, trials and tribulations - like the time she told some girls at school that she was shooting movies with Goldie Hawn on location in the Galapagos, or when she decided to broaden her sexual horizons with 'Big Red'.

Verso 9780860913597 History of Vodka *Author: Pokhlebkin, William/ Pokhlebkin, V. V. *Binding Type: Hardcover *Number of Pages: 240 *Publication Date: 1992/04/01 *Age Level: 18 - 18 *Language: English *Dimensions: 9.52 x 6.40 x 0.91 inches SKU: UBM9780860913597 If you have any problem or issue with your order at any time, our customer service team will assist you and make sure that you are satisfied. Please contact us first - before you contact eBay, and benefit from our response. We can usuall

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Free Worldwide Delivery : Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea : Paperback : Cornerstone : 9780099515029 : 0099515024 : 29 Jan 2009 : Chelsea Handler is a woman on a mission. She's smart, sassy and not afraid to speak her mind. From an early age Chelsea knew exactly what she wanted and even in the trickiest of situations, she's never one to pass up an opportunity. Like the time she convinced her third-grade class she was shooting movies with Goldie Hawn.

 “Vodka is your enemy, so pound it in the gullet!” – traditional Polish toastWhat is the secret to the perfect vodka martini? Is there really a difference between Russian and Polish vodkas? What does triple distillation mean? The Vodka Bible is the place to come for answers to these and all other vodka-related questions. Written by Paul Knorr, a popular author whose books have sold more than 100, 000 copies, this delicious compendium contains over 2, 000 recipes, both classic and current, and with some tasty surprises, too. The chapters are organized by drink type: martinis, shots and shooters, layered shots, classic drinks, “bomber” drinks, tall and short drinks, and even X-rated drinks—with names that will shock and tantalize even the most jaded reader! Paul concludes with a resource list of the world’s famous vodkas, their locations, unique qualities, and websites, and finally with a detailed index arranged by drink names and ingredients. 

Brezhnev died in 1982, and in 2001 terrorists bombed New York and Washington. In between, in 1991, a great empire collapsed. All those events fit into our slice of time, exactly twenty years, like vodka bottles in a crate.In the course of a series of conversations, the authors revisit, in an original give-and-take, the last twenty years of Russia’s history since the end of communism. From the death of Leonid Brezhnev in 1982 to September 11, 2001, Russia lived through monumental changes: economic transformation, where Alfred Kokh was in charge of privatization and Igor Svinarenko covered the scandal as a journalist; Kokh went to Chechnya as a diplomat to negotiate peace while Svinarenko was there to cover the war, placing his life at risk; Kokh was hired to take over NTV television station owned by Gasprom Media, while Svinarenko obtained the Soros Foundation Award for “Reporter of the Year.”These are just some of the issues covered in this lively overview of Russia’s recent history that reads at times like My Dinner with André.Both writers exaggerate their positions to provoke the other (and the reader). It makes for sharp intellectual fun. Their topics include sex and Russia’s faltering demographics, religion, marriage, crime, government, and politics—almost every subject that comes up among friends. They give an inside story of Russia, a backstage tour of oligarch turf battles—in politics and commerce—and a look into the hearts of two people who are passionate about their country and its future.

The Alcoholic Empire examines the prevalence of alcohol in Russian social, economic, religious, and political life. Herlihy looks at how the state, the church, the military, doctors, lay societies, and the czar all tried to battle the problem of overconsumption of alcohol in the late imperial period. Since vodka produced essential government revenue and was a backbone of the state economy, many who fought for a sober Russia believed that the only way to save the country through Revolutionary change. This book traces temperance activity and politics side by side with the end of the tsarist regime, while showing how the problem of alcohoism continued to pervade Soviet and post-Soviet society. Illustrated by timeless and incisive sayings about the Russian love of vodka and by poster art and paintings, this book will appeal to Russian and European historians and those interested in temperance history.

The Mini Bar series maybe small in size, but each tiny tome is filled with classic and original recipes that pack quite a wallop! Vodka enthusiasts will find delightful concoctions covering everything from the sophisticated Martini to the festive Fig Leaf Fizz. Each volume in this new series tells the history of its particular alcohol, as well as its distinct traits and characteristics. A glossary of essential bar tools and cocktail terminology will ensure readers not only walk the walk of an expert mixologist, but also talk the talk. With more than 50 delicious recipes, this little cocktail book makes a spirited stocking stuffer or great gift.

Cabich, bird fude, nodiles, buttmilk, dog yogurt, bannes, hare sope, cream of salary soup.What do these things have in common? They're all items from real grocery lists. Whose lists? Who knows. The lists were found discarded in shopping carts, dropped on supermarket floors and parking lots, even tucked in returned library books. But the fact that they were discarded is not what's interesting about them. It's that they were found - found and/or collected by Bill Keaggy, proprietor of Grocerylists.org and the author of the world's first compilation of lost grocery lists. This book.If we are what we eat, then this book reveals deep and strange truths about the average food shopper (not to mention more mundane facts like a lot of people love vodka, banana is actually very difficult to spell and that butter used to be dyed yellow using marigolds).Separated into chapters - funny lists, sad lists, unhealthy lists, organized lists - the book also includes humorous commentary by the author and some delicious recipes created from found grocery lists. Quirky sidebars and odd food facts round out the menu.*Translation: Cabbage, bird food, noodles, buttermilk, dog yogurt (duh), bananas, shampoo, cream of celery soup.

When Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power—vodka. Seems reasonable, when considering that she discovered her boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo and she had to pretend to be honeymooning with her father in order to upgrade to first class. Welcome to Chelsea’s world—a place where absurdity reigns supreme and a quick wit is the best line of defense.. In this highly entertaining, deliciously skewed collection, Chelsea mines her past for stories about her family, relationships, and career that are at once singular and ridiculous. Whether she’s convincing her third-grade class that she has been chosen to play Goldie Hawn’s daughter in the sequel to Private Benjamin, deciding to be more egalitarian by dating a redhead, or looking out for a foulmouthed, rum-swilling little person who looks just like her...only smaller, Chelsea has a knack for getting herself into the most outrageous situations. Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea showcases the candor and irresistible turns of phrase that have made her one of the freshest voices in comedy today...

Free Worldwide Delivery : Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea : Paperback : Simon Spotlight Entertainment : 9781416596363 : 1416596364 : 01 Feb 2010 : In a word: hilarious. . . . These are some of the funniest stories I have ever read and they're also some of the most unexpectedly heartfelt--Laura Zigman, author of "Animal Husbandry."

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The World Is Ending, Pass the Vodka! by Paul Abbaszadeh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New From the creative genius of acclaimed writer/director Paul Abbaszadeh comes the ultimate struggle between good and evil. The year is 2005 and the war on terrorism continues to rage. But the United States, under the leadership of John Kerry, has withdrawn all troops. In a vulnerable position, the United States of America is

If we are what we eat, then this book reveals deep truths about the average American (not to mention more mundane truths like a surprising number of people enjoy onions, and for most people, mayonnaise is very, very difficult to spell). Milk, Eggs, Vodka is a celebration of the humble grocery list. Almost anyone will find themselves engrossed in this voyeuristic look into everyday life - less than healthy lists, lists for parties, lists with personal and often odd annotations on them...and the list of lists goes on. Besides over 150 found lists, the book also includes short essays on collecting, shopping, eating, and list making. Some of the lists will even include recipes that can be made from the ingredients on the list!

In My Horizontal Life, actress and stand-up comedian Chelsea Handler boldly recounted her one-night stands-the good, the bad, and the disastrous. In this wickedly honest new work, she casts the net wider with even funnier results, recalling the most noteworthy highs and lows of her life to date--including her efforts to diversify by dating red-haired men, her obsession with midgets, and the dog-sitting interlude in which her boyfriend became overly familiar with a Peekapoo.Whether it's a vacation with her dad during which he tells airline staff they're a honeymoon couple in order to get an upgrade, or her elaborate attempts to convince her third-grade classmates that she's starring in a Private Benjamin sequel, Chelsea lets it rip in these relentlessly entertaining essays. Displaying the candor and irresistible turn of phrase that have earned her a recurring stint as a correspondent on The Tonight Show as well as her own E! series, Chelsea Lately, this deliciously skewed collection is a guilty pleasure.

Beautiful American banker Alice Liddell arrives in Moscow as it reels under a war between mafia gangs for control of the violently changing city. Hired to oversee the privatization of Russia's vodka distillery, Alice finds her ideals compromised by its director, a dangerously seductive gangland member. When an enemy vows revenge on him, and a series of bizarre serial murders erupts, Alice finds herself drawn into the violent underground world of Moscow.

When the evening’s winding down, and it’s time to digest the meal, relax your mind, and get ready for a good night’s sleep, there’s nothing more delightful than an after-dinner drink. Here is the ideal guide to choosing and enjoying that nightcap, and it covers not only the traditional brandy, cognac, and port, but exotic and contemporary choices, too, from dessert wines and Madeira to Armagnac and eaux-de-vie to Irish coffees and cocktails. In addition to the drink recipes, there’s information on how to serve, how much to serve, the right glass, and accompaniments.  

Vodka is one of the oldest distilled spirits in existence and remains one of the top-selling in the world. Everyone has drank vodka in some shape or form at some point in their life; whether it was in a Cosmopolitan, Apple Martini or one hazy night with a bottle of Popov. Maybe you spent one night on your yacht, rolling around in gold records with a bottle of Ciroc. Ok, maybe that last example was a little reaching but I think we can all agree that it would be awesome. You’re interested in this book because you are or want to become a vodka drinker. Or maybe you’re a long-time bartender, like me, who wants some more knowledge on one of your favorite spirits. Whatever your reason, thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings, and I’ve got you covered. As you explore this book, you will learn about the history of the most versatile spirit ever made, the differences between grain, potato and fruit-based vodkas and the secrets to making the perfect martini. I also introduce you to vodka’s best friend, the Bloody Mary and share with you the history and best recipes of the ultimate breakfast drink. Plus over 100 vodka-based craft cocktail recipes from around the world. So read on, my new drinking buddies. Let’s get started. But first, I need to refresh my drink.

Free Worldwide Delivery : The King of Vodka : Paperback : HarperCollins Publishers Inc : 9780060855918 : 0060855916 : 15 Dec 2010 : Vodka pioneer Pyotr Smirnov is one the most fascinating salesmen and entrepeneurs the world has ever known. This title presents a chronicle of ambition and innovation that has fascinating parallels to the post-communist Russia.

By all appearances, Ron Mattocks was leading a successful life. As he drove a fast car to and from his downtown loft and his executive job, he considered himself a good father, even transferring across the country to live closer to his three sons after his divorce. But after an unexpected economic downturn, Ron suddenly began to question everything he knew about success and fatherhood. After surviving the ups and downs of Internet dating, Ron shares how he remarried, inherited two stepdaughters, and then lost his job, subsequently becoming a stay-at-home dad. In this hilarious and touching account of his daily battles against subversive Care Bears, fire-belching demons, the pancake mafia, and his own masculinity-all while struggling to reunite with his children-Ron provides a glimpse into how he took lemons and created not only lemonade, but a lifetime of memories with his family. From his highest highs to his lowest lows, Ron Mattocks shares the compelling story of how, without a parenting manual in sight, he learned to fumble his way through fatherhood with modesty, courage, and a whole lot of humor.

When Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power—vodka. Seems reasonable, when considering that she discovered her boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo and she had to pretend to be honeymooning with her father in order to upgrade to first class. Welcome to Chelsea’s world—a place where absurdity reigns supreme and a quick wit is the best line of defense.. In this highly entertaining, deliciously skewed collection, Chelsea mines her past for stories about her family, relationships, and career that are at once singular and ridiculous. Whether she’s convincing her third-grade class that she has been chosen to play Goldie Hawn’s daughter in the sequel to Private Benjamin, deciding to be more egalitarian by dating a redhead, or looking out for a foulmouthed, rum-swilling little person who looks just like her...only smaller, Chelsea has a knack for getting herself into the most outrageous situations. Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea showcases the candor and irresistible turns of phrase that have made her one of the freshest voices in comedy today...

It’s like the difference between Pravda and Prada. Vodka—once the liquor favored by beet-faced Soviet bureaucrats—has undergone a complete makeover, becoming the spirit of choice for fashion-forward cocktail aficionados worldwide. With more than 200 different vodkas now on the market—including a burgeoning, international array of top-shelf and flavored varieties—it’s high time for a book devoted solely to vodka’s distinctive, sometimes sublime pleasures. Susan Waggoner and Robert Markel—the authors of two of STC’s most popular mixology guides, Vintage Cocktails and Cocktail Hour—have teamed up again to create a book especially for the contemporary vodka drinker. In Make Mine Vodka, the authors evaluate a wide range of today’s vodkas, comparing them by origin, key ingredients, and available flavors. Designed in a beautiful retro style and illustrated with vintage art, the book offers 250 vodka-based recipes, from irresistible classics to today’s cutting-edge cocktails, and advises readers on making their own flavored vodkas, including coffee, honey, peach, and key lime infusions. Tips on expert drink-making—when to shake and when to stir, how to create stunning garnishes—abound, as do suggestions for vodka-friendly dips, canapés, and other cocktail party fare.

?The dead twins stole my chicken!? That?s the least of the revelations to greet Faith Zanetti on her return to Moscow, a city she last lived in some fifteen years ago. A lot has changed since then, but a lot hasn?t. The dead-eyed thugs who arrest Faith before she?s had time to unpack may no longer call themselves KGB, but they dance to that old, familiar music. And while Faith is now a (semi) respectable journalist, rather than the tearaway teen bride of a Russian bootlegger, she?s about to learn a lesson that the Russians themselves have known all along: the past is never so deeply buried that it can?t reach out and bite you in the back.

For many decades, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union lived under communist rule, their economies governed by central planning. Suddenly the Berlin Wall was opened in 1989, the Iron Curtain was torn down; the communist system collapsed and soon the whole region was in a ferment, politically and economically. What happened to industry and businesses in the post-communist era? The travails of transition economics is Professor Hare's chosen subject in this highly informative and delightfully readable economic odyssey. His travels take him all over, from Vorkuta in Northern Russia to Almaty in Kazakhstan and Chisinau in Moldova. In Budapest, St Petersburg and Moscow, we are on more familiar ground: dimly lit hotels, vodka and pickled cabbage, rationed toilet paper and pickpockets. . . but there are wonderful moments, too, of international hospitality and close encounters of a reconstructionist kind (a banya is great at disinhibiting). Professor Hare's analysis of the emerging market-type economies of the former Soviet bloc, their accession to the EU and the prospects for the CIS countries is superb. An apostle of change, he also explains for the layperson what economists actually do. With a sly dig at academic dirigisme, he unmasks with a deft touch a science which is as protean as the political system it upholds. Here is an academic text with a human face.

The Mini Bar series maybe small in size, but each tiny tome is filled with classic and original recipes that pack quite a wallop! Vodka enthusiasts will find delightful concoctions covering everything from the sophisticated Martini to the festive Fig Leaf Fizz. Each volume in this new series tells the history of its particular alcohol, as well as its distinct traits and characteristics. A glossary of essential bar tools and cocktail terminology will ensure readers not only walk the walk of an expert mixologist, but also talk the talk. With more than 50 delicious recipes, this little cocktail book makes a spirited stocking stuffer or great gift.

Heather Kincannon knows all the "love" clichés by heart. Love will hit when you least expect it. When you learn to love yourself, then everything else will fall into place. Blah blah blah. She was cliché herself - smart, sexy, and still single. Heather hasn't been looking for love since her last failed relationship, and she loves her life as a single 29-year-old woman, who is surrounded by fantastic friends and family and is adored by two faithful cats. Heather's close friends - Rory, Cat, Lily, and Hera - know she's a romantic at heart but is afraid of being hurt and disappointed. Too many failed relationships have taught Heather to rely only on herself and those closest to her. And in her experience, even the most charming men are still able to hurt and disappoint her. A girls' night out leads Heather to live up to her party nickname in college, Vodka Four. When a familiar song plays, she finds herself performing a drunken but fully clothed striptease and unexpectedly hooking up with a familiar face. When Heather enters familiar territory called dating, she has to face her past as a party girl, deal with feelings for an ex-boyfriend, examine her so-called perfect life, and recognize her unknown insecurities.