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This book is a groundbreaking reference work that provides an authoritative overview of the world of spirits and cocktails. Compiled by David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum, it includes contributions from over 150 experts across the drinks industry. The companion covers a wide range of topics, from the origins of spirits to the evolution of cocktails, offering both historical insights and practical information on production processes.

Gary Regan's *The Joy of Mixology* is a seminal work in the field of bartending, providing a groundbreaking system for categorizing cocktails and encouraging creativity. The book includes over 350 drink recipes and offers insights into the history and techniques of mixology, making it a must-have for both professionals and amateurs.

In *Liquid Intelligence*, Dave Arnold and his collaborators at Booker & Dax investigate temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration, and acidity to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones. The book features over 120 recipes and nearly 450 color photographs, covering simple techniques like making crystal-clear ice cubes and advanced methods such as clarifying cloudy lime juice with enzymes and using liquid nitrogen. It is a problem-solving approach to cocktail making, grounded in attentive observation and creative techniques, making it a standard for bartenders and drink enthusiasts.

Imbibe is a detailed and engaging book that delves into the rich history of American cocktails. It serves as a follow-up to Jerry Thomas' 1862 book 'How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon Vivant's Companion'. The book explores the life of Thomas and other influential bartenders, providing historical context and numerous recipes for classic cocktails. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed mixological notes, historical origins, and variations. The updated edition includes newly discovered recipes and historical context, making it an indispensable resource for both cocktail enthusiasts and historians.

The Bad Book, written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton, is a compilation of forty-five stories that include nursery rhymes, poems, cartoons, and jokes. The book features characters like 'Bad Baby', 'Bad Daddy', and others engaging in various mischievous and humorous activities. It was published in 2004 and has since been followed by sequels such as 'The Very Bad Book' and 'The Super Bad Book'. The book won the BILBY Award for Younger Readers in 2005.