""The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, DecanterFew wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971. It is recognized by critics as the essential and most authoritative wine reference work available. This eighth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to dat ..."
The Story of Wine From Noah to Now (Paperback) von HughJohnson Paperback, 496 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2021 von Academie Du Vin ISBN-13: 978-1-913141-06-6, ISBN: 1-913141-06-3
"" - Jancis Robinson MW Hugh Johnson has led the literature of wine in many new directions over a 60-year career. His classic The Story of Wine is his most enthralling and enduring work, winner of every wine award in the UK and USA."
"Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971. It is recognized by critics as the essential and most authoritative wine reference work available. This eighth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the world of wine.To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene over the past six years, the Atlas has grown in size to 416 ..."
"Step inside the châteaux of the fabled red wines of the Médoc and white wines of Sauternes on this insider’s tour, complete with tasting notes for the great vintages. The landmark creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set the benchmark for wine quality around the world. The sixty-one reds of the Médoc and twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. The care that goes into creating these exception ..."
A Life Uncorked(1st Edition) von Hugh 1939- Johnson Hardcover, 384 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2006 von University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-24850-2, ISBN: 0-520-24850-3
"Hugh Johnson, the preeminent wine writer of our time, now brings to his fans around the world his first major new book in a decade: this stylish, intimate, and delightfully opinionated autobiographical tour through the world of wine. A Life Uncorked weaves Johnson’s wide-ranging ruminations, memories, and observations on his remarkable life together with information on every aspect of winefrom its technical production to its cultural s ..."
""Immense and beautiful - almost drinkable" -- Midweek, BBC Radio 4 "Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all." -- Victoria Moore, The Telegraph "If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one. And this edition, please." -- Andrew Jefford, DecanterFew wine books can be called classic but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971., It is recognized by critics as the most ..."
"The dramatic personal story of Anthony Field, founder and costar of the world′s most popular children′s musical group, The Wiggles With their distinctive look, catchy music, and upbeat message, the Wiggles have performed their way into the hearts and homes of millions of kids and their parents around the world. Their extraordinary success over the last twenty years includes TV shows, the sale of tens of millions of CDs and DVDs, and se ..."
"From well-loved oaks and pines to rare, spectacular species such as the snowbells of Japan, this lavishly illustrated work is an unparalleled guide to more than six hundred of the world’s major forest and garden trees. An excellent resource for gardeners, botanists, and general readers alike, The World of Trees is a tribute to natural beauty by a superb prose stylist, an essential reference, and a practical guide for gardening. Hugh Joh ..."
Trees A Lifetime's Journey Through Forests, Woods and Gardens von HughJohnson Hardcover, 400 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2010 von Mitchell Beazley ISBN-13: 978-1-84533-055-2, ISBN: 1-84533-055-2
"Trees is a fully illustrated guide to more than 600 trees. The text sparkles with fact and folklore, illuminating the subject with authority and enthusiasm. Fully updated, it includes all th e newest tree varieties and cultivars. The book first looks at the structure and life cycle of trees; their role in the ecosystem, planting and pruning; and the use of trees in garden design. The core of the book is a complete record of coniferous a ..."
"Hailed by critics worldwide as extraordinary” and irreplaceable,” there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine: sales have exceeded four million copies, and it is now published in thirteen languages.World-renowned authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. There are now 48 ext ..."
" How wine is made, from field to cellar to bottle. Great wine is a complex blend of nature, art and science. In this updated new edition of a classic book, the "how and why" of a wine's creation are examined in detail. Acclaimed wine writers James Halliday and Hugh Johnson analyze the art and science behind the winemaking process. They start with the fundamental role of terroir the complex combination of characteristics that give ..."
"This is something of a dream-team production. The names of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson are self-recommending for any book on which they appear: their unprecedented collaboration on The World Atlas of Wine is a guarantee of the most distinguished and intelligent writing on the subject... so it proves. The fifth edition (in 30 years) of this astonishingly successful book lives up to, and surpasses, its predecessors. In 350 densely pa ..."
Touring In Wine Country(1st Edition) Bavaria: Including Baden and Wurttemberg von Stuart Pigott, HughJohnson Paperback, 136 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1997 von Mitchell Beazley ISBN-13: 978-1-85732-874-5, ISBN: 1-85732-874-4
"Each book in this best-selling series offers a comprehensive and inspirational guide to traveling in one of the world's top wine regions. Evocative descriptions of wine routes are accompanied by detailed maps showing the route and surrounding vineyards. Each title also includes the author's recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and producers."
The Story of Wine von HughJohnson Paperback, 140 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1991 von Mandarin ISBN-13: 978-0-7493-0954-1, ISBN: 0-7493-0954-7
"For 8000 years, wines have been refined and developed into one of the foremost products of civilization. This volume traces the origins of wine-making from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. The author provides a cultural perspective that allows the reader to understand the wine world as it exists today, and explains how great wines have their roots in the customs, traditions and history of their individual countries. Hugh John ..."
Wine(Updated) von HughJohnson Paperback, 288 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1989 von Mitchell Beazley ISBN-13: 978-0-85533-040-8, ISBN: 0-85533-040-6
"For everyone who has discovered the delights of drinking wine but would like to know more about what makes each one special, Hugh Johnson's Wine is packed with information on the entire winemaking process, from grape to table. Soil, climate, vintages, the role of the winemaker, shipping, bottling, and selling are just some of the subjects covered in this classic guide, which established Hugh Johnson as today's foremost wine writer and a ..."
The world atlas of wine A complete guide to the wines and spirits of the world von HughJohnson Hardcover, 320 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 1985 von Mitchell Beazley ISBN-13: 978-0-85533-562-5, ISBN: 0-85533-562-9
"This is something of a dream-team production. The names of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson are self-recommending for any book on which they appear: their unprecedented collaboration on The World Atlas of Wine is a guarantee of the most distinguished and intelligent writing on the subject... so it proves. The fifth edition (in 30 years) of this astonishingly successful book lives up to, and surpasses, its predecessors. In 350 densely pa ..."
Tears of Bacchus A History of Wine in the Middle East and Beyond von Michael Karam, HughJohnson Hardcover, 218 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2019 von Gilgamesh Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-908531-83-4, ISBN: 1-908531-83-5
"Tears of Bacchus relates the story of wine in the Middle East, essentially Lebanon and Syria, from the dawn of time to the present day in the form of a linear series of essays written in various "voices"—historian, archaeologist, novelist, wine writer, journalist, curator, anthropologist. It charts wine's influence on early civilizations and cultures, religion and mythology, before heading off into the Byzantine, Medieval Ottoman and ul ..."
Understanding Wine Technology(3rd Edition) The Science of Wine Explained von David Bird, HughJohnson Paperback, 328 Seiten, Veröffentlicht 2011 von Board And Bench Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-934259-60-3, ISBN: 1-934259-60-8
"Any student who has ever logged credits in a viticulture and enology class knows David Bird s book: it is the most widely assigned wine science primer in the English-speaking world. This completely revised and updated edition to Bird s classic textbook deciphers all the new scientific advances from the last several years, and conveys them in his typically clear and plainspoken style that renders even the densest subject matter freshman ..."
"Designed to change the course of the war, the V weapons required ambitious plans to defend their expensive and complicated launch sites. Steven J Zaloga describes the configuration and planned deployment of heavy missile sites, as well as the unique Allied tactics developed to counter this threat, including a remote-control version of the B-17 bomber. From the V-1 ski sites to the mobile basing employed by the V-2 units and the other se ..."
"The southernmost region of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) encompassed the vast Mekong River Delta, and area covering 10,190 square miles. Three major rivers run through the Delta, the Song Hou Giang (aka Bassac) and the Song Mekong, which broke into three large rivers (Song My Tho, Ham Luong, and Go Chien). The Nhon Trach delineated the Delta's eastern edge. In all there were some 1,500 miles of natural navigable waterways an ..."