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The World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition(1st Edition)
by Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2019 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-78472-403-0, ISBN: 1-78472-403-3

"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 ..."






The Story of Wine
From Noah to Now (Paperback)
by Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 2021 by 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."






The World Atlas of Wine(8th Edition)
by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2019 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-78472-618-8, ISBN: 1-78472-618-4

""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 ..."






World Atlas of Wine(Updated)
by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published 2007 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-84533-301-0, ISBN: 1-84533-301-2

"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 ..."






The World Atlas Of Wine & The Story Of Wine - Special Edition(5th Edition)
by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Robinson Francis
Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 2001 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-84000-332-1, ISBN: 1-84000-332-4

"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 ..."






Vietnam Riverine Craft 1962 - 75(1st Edition)
(New Vanguard)
by Gordon L. Rottman, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2006 by Osprey Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-931-8, ISBN: 1-84176-931-2

"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 ..."






Fort Eben Emael(1st Edition)
The key to Hitler's victory in the West (Fortress)
by Simon Dunstan, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2005 by Osprey Publishing
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-821-2, ISBN: 1-84176-821-9

"At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. The fort's elimination was essential for the success of Hitler's invasion of the West. Deemed impregnable to conventional attack, Hitler himself suggested the means for its capture with the first glider-borne assault in military history. On 10 May 1940, ten glider ..."






The World Atlas of Wine,(7th Edition)
by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson
Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published 2013 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-84533-689-9, ISBN: 1-84533-689-5

""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 ..."






How I Got My Wiggle Back(1st Edition)
A Memoir of Healing
by Anthony Field, Greg Truman, Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2012 by Wiley
ISBN-13: 978-1-118-01933-7, ISBN: 1-118-01933-4

"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 ..."






The Art and Science of Wine(Updated)
by James Halliday, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2007 by Firefly Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-55407-247-7, ISBN: 1-55407-247-6

" 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 ..."






Touring In Wine Country(1st Edition)
Bavaria: Including Baden and Wurttemberg
by Stuart Pigott, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 1997 by 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."






Wine(Updated)
by Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1989 by 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
by Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 1985 by 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
by Michael Karam, Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 218 Pages, Published 2019 by 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
by David Bird, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 328 Pages, Published 2011 by 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 ..."






German V-Weapon Sites 1943-45
(Fortress)
by Steven J. Zaloga, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2008 by Osprey Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-247-9, ISBN: 1-84603-247-4

"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 ..."






T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944-2004
(New Vanguard)
by Steven J. Zaloga, Hugh Johnson
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2004 by Osprey Publishing
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-792-5, ISBN: 1-84176-792-1

"The T-54 and T-55 tanks are the most widely manufactured tanks of all time. They have become ubiquitous to wars around the globe since the 1950s, starting with Hungary in 1956, and including the the Arab-Israeli wars of 1967, 1973 and 1982, the Vietnam war of 1967-75, the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88, the Afghanistan conflict, Operation Desert Storm, the Yugoslav Civil Wars, and the recent conflict in Iraq. This book will examine the roots ..."






Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine 2020(1st Edition)
by Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2019 by Mitchell Beazley
ISBN-13: 978-1-78472-484-9, ISBN: 1-78472-484-X

"Three cheers for Hugh! We know there are a number of wine connoisseurs shopping with The Book People and we're sure you can't wait to get your hands on the fully revised, refreshed and updated 2020 edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Hugh shares facts about the best wines, growers and wine regions from around the world and reveals the vintages you should buy, which ones should be put in the cellar and those should be drunk righ ..."






Wine(1st Edition)
A Life Uncorked
by Hugh Johnson
Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2005 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN-13: 978-0-297-84378-8, ISBN: 0-297-84378-8

"As the author learns about wine, so do we in this book full of candour and wit and fine writing. What makes one wine better than another?' and other fundamental questions, whether human or cultural, technical or historical, addressed in a wide-ranging and autobiographical book based on the author's enormous experience of the pleasures of wine. Tasting, keeping, savouring, cellaring, choosing, understanding, comparing, buying - the world ..."






The Wine Atlas of France(1st Edition)
And Traveller's Guide to the Vineyards
by Hugh Johnson, Hubrecht Duijker
Hardcover, 280 Pages, Published 1994 by Antique Collectors Club Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-85533-593-9, ISBN: 0-85533-593-9

"This indispensable atlas is packed with details on the world's best-loved wine country. The wines and traditions of every region are covered, complete with listings of recommended producers, hotels, restaurants, and places of interest. The text is illustrated with specially commissioned maps of the most dynamic regions, such as Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence."



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