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In this comprehensive guide to artisan distilling, American Distilling Institute founder Bill Owens will teach you how contemporary master distillers transform water and grain into the full range of exquisite, timeless spirits. The Art of Distilling, Revised and Updated is your exclusive backstage pass into the world of small-scale distilling of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and many other spirits. Like no other book on the subject, The Art of Distilling goes to lengths to explore the actual craft of distilling, in detail. Beginning with a brief history of distilling and introduction to the process itself, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the art of distilling today.
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Honor life’s milestones and bring sacredness into everyday life. The Book of Blessings and Rituals shows you how to create ceremony and meaning around the most important events in you life. Drawing from different world traditions, leading metaphysical teacher Athena Perrakis presents blessings to cover a wide array of occasions and intentions, including holidays and sacred days, love, healing, protection, prosperity and success, lunar blessings and rituals, and manifestation. Organized by month, you'll be able to celebrate the sacred all year long.
- Create medicine bundles and altars to support blessings and ceremonies
- Know which crystals to use to amplify rituals and clear energy
- Learn how to smudge for clearing and protection
- Use the power of invocations to assist in strengthening goals and intentions
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Pittsburgh Jazz documents the almost-forgotten magic created in the city of Pittsburgh. Revisit the smoke-filled clubs, bars, restaurants, and theaters & learn about the countless improvised songs, compositions, and unique styles of Jazz musicians who were born in, raised in, & influenced by Pittsburgh. Features Pittsburgh Courier photographers between the 1930s and 1980s.
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Pittsburgh is a hardworking city. Many hard workers enjoy the occasional spirit. When Prohibition hit the Steel City, it created a level of violence and corruption residents had never before experienced. Illegal producers ran stills in kitchens, basements, bathroom tubs, warehouses and even abandoned distilleries. Wars between gangs of bootleggers resulted in a number of murders and bombings that placed Pittsburgh on the same level as New York City and Chicago with regard to criminal activity. Author Richard Gazarik details the shady side of the Steel City during a tumultuous era.
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Muckraking journalist Walter Liggett dubbed Pittsburgh the "Metropolis of Corruption" in 1930 when he reported the city had more vice per square foot than New York, Detroit, Cleveland or Boston. Decades earlier, the Magee-Flinn political machine ruled public officials, and crooked police helped racketeers protect brothels and gambling dens. Mayor (later Governor) David Lawrence was indicted several times for graft but acquitted each time. Even Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. colluded with gangsters, according to FBI reports. Join author Richard Gazarik as he reveals the wicked history of the Steel City.
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Tonic Lotion Special is a traditional hair tonic with oil giving a greased natural look. It has a light, refreshing fragrance of lavender, clove and citrus. It contains citrus lemon peel oil which has revitalizing and antibacterial properties to maintain healthy hair and scalp. Especially recommended for fluffy or fly away hair. Everyday Use.Stylist Notes: Shake the bottle well and apply a small amount to damp or dry hair and style as desired.Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Limonene, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol