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World whiskey is your nation-by-nation whiskey bible with more than 700 varieties and top award-winners from around the world. Featuring an up-to-date photograph for each type to aid in recognition, this comprehensive reference guides you through every important distilling nation — from Dewar's and Macallan in Scotland to Jack Daniel's and Maker's Mark in the United States to Amrut and Lammerlaw in Asia and Australia. Its nation-by-nation A to Z format makes it accessible for confirmed whiskey lovers and new converts alike. Tasting notes and information on the factors that contribute to each variety's unique flavor help you explore and enjoy this distinctive spirit. Learn about every aspect of whiskey production, gain insight into the operation and secrets of featured distilleries, use whiskey tour maps to plan trips around major whiskey-producing regions and much more.

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From its inception, Sports Illustrated has chronicled baseball's greatest spectacle: The World Series. Now, SI celebrates the grandeur and spirit of the Fall Classic with a deluxe commemorative book featuring the magazine's iconic photography alongside classic stories from legendary writers. Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume includes stats, facts, and anecdotes spanning World Series history. The nostalgic past meets the electric present in this ultimate examination of baseball's storied event. Bringing MLB history to life by diving into the legendary SI archives, Sports Illustrated The World Series is essential for every baseball fan's collection.

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Mark Twain's Words of Wisdom presents the best of the curmudgeonly writer's thoughts on diet, exercise, medicine, smoking, drinking, romance, parenting, old age, fashion, finances, politics, stress management, and more. Curated by a well-known Twain expert and mining through lesser-known texts, speeches, and notebooks, it's the perfect gift for anyone who has had enough of Gwyneth's self-righteous advice and the ramblings of the blogosphere. "Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any." —from an April 15, 1882 speech "Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education." —from Pudd'nhead Wilson. "The less a man knows, the bigger the noise he makes and the higher the salary he commands." —from "How I Edited an Agricultural Paper"

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Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of football, America's most popular spectator sport. From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Vince Lombardi and Johnny Unitas, the westward expansion and the thrilling Super Bowls of today, football's rich and remarkable history is here.

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• 224 pages.
• Size: 8.5" W x 0.8" D x 9.75" H.

Every national park in the U.S. now fits in the palm of your hand. Features park-by-park descriptions, travel tips, activities, fees, and open dates. Find useful information on wildlife and landforms, important telephone numbers, and websites. Includes a 52-page journal section in the back—a handy reference guide on cross-country adventures.

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Whether it's a culinary adventure in vibrant Mexico City, an historic and meditative train ride through Siberia, or a solo trip to Paris, get your bucket lists ready with the discoveries of Explorer, a curated collection of 100 dream trips from the distinguished travel writers and photographers of The New York Times. The writers offer guidance, from the personal to the practical, with vibrant photographs that capture the catch-your-breath awe of each location.