Friday, December 4, 2009

On Tap or The Herb and Spice Companion

On Tap: A Calvacade of Trivia and Tall Stories Celebrating 200 Years of the Australian Pub

Author: Mark McKay

On Tap delves into the annals of pub-lore to discover funny, sad, illuminating, and intriguing episodes and incidents in the life of this great Australian institution. The author has collected anecdotes, serious history, folklore tall stories and urban myths about Australians and pubs.



Read also Jeffersons Empire or Encyclopedia of the Palestinians

The Herb and Spice Companion

Author: Marcus A Webb

This book guides the reader through all aspects of herbs, including their history; how to grow, harvest, and dry them; and their preparation for medicinal use. This volume also contains an extensive directory of more than 50 spices. Each entry gives the essential properties of the spice, as well as its medicinal and culinary uses where appropriate.



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