New - Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, and the Brain analyzes current research findings on caffeine compounds and their interaction with the brain and central nervous system. The book discusses the effects of coffee, tea, and chocolate on memory, cognitive performance, Parkinson's disease, stroke, oxidative stress, headache and sleep disorders, addiction dependence, and more. It also explores the relationships between caffeine and seizures, blood flow, headaches, alertness, and cravings. With contributio

New - Welcome to a fascinating tour of the world of coffee--the beans, the toasts, and the battery of coffee-making equipment available. The book also includes a selection of mouth-watering recipes-- from sophisticated mousses and ices to casual cakes and pastries. 100 full-color photos.

New - From the exquisite brush of the artist who delighted readers with her charming and phenomenally successful Bird Egg Feather Nest and Pond Lake River Sea comes a charming book that sums up everything one ever wanted to know about the art of brewing and drinking coffee. 80 illustrations. Ribbon tie.

New - Welcome to a fascinating tour of the world of coffee--the beans, the toasts, and the battery of coffee-making equipment available. The book also includes a selection of mouth-watering recipes-- from sophisticated mousses and ices to casual cakes and pastries. 100 full-color photos.

New - Polish off the last of your morning java and what do you see? An empty cup streaked with coffee grounds -- or images of angels, lightning bolts, and pots of gold? Sophia, who learned how to read coffee grounds from her gypsy-taught grandfather, reveals her secrets in this fun little book. Practice Sophia's simple techniques on your family and friends, and soon you will be able to tell complete strangers their fortunes in two minutes.

New - While botanically quite different, coffee, cocoa and tea are all important plantation cash crops grown primarily in warmer, less developed regions of the world. They are typically considered together in horticulture and agriculture courses. This is the first book to provide a generalintroduction and overview of the scientific principles underlying their production.

New - Enough with the upbeat books filled with hopeful thoughts. The time has come for meditations on reality. In the same humorous tradition as Jack Handy's irreverent observations on life (Deep Thoughts), this collection offers 365 days of cynical, earthbound non-inspiration--a perfect antidote to today's "feel-good" culture.

New - Ideal for any coffee or chocolate lover, this cookbook includes legend and folklore, details on growing regions, and advice on how to choose and store coffee and cocoa.

New - Ideal for any coffee or chocolate lover addicted to pure pleasure! From Honey Streaked Latte with Espresso Cinnamon Brownies to Orange Spiced Hot Chocolate, A Cozy Book of Coffees and Cocoas is all about total coffee devotion. It includes legend and folklore, details on growing regions and different types of beans, plus advice on how to choose and store coffee and cocoa and prepare creative recipes at home.

New - Celebrating the Bean is truly the ultimate coffee lovers dream come true. Both educational and informative, it is an easy read. Have you ever wondered why you go to a cafe for a cup of joe? Have you introduced coffee to any of your home recipes? Or ever obtained the perfect cup? David Stockdale has captured the true essence of coffee from a point of view only a major coffee fan could. Coffee lovers unite! From cover to cover, Celebrating the Bean is the coffee lover's nirvana.

Charting the history and fashions of the coffee table, this compendium is essential for interior designers and those interested in interior decoration and style. 150 illustrations, many in color.

New - Stories by an award-winning young American writer, many of them about young black women struggling to survive. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003.