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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. -
Hidden History of Pittsburgh boasts a collection of riveting firsthand accounts and anecdotes found deep in the archives of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. When Mark Twain visited in 1884, he claimed to spy a little bit of hell in Pittsburgh’s smoky appearance. The Ringling Brothers Circus held its last outdoor performance here in 1956 and left eight hundred show workers without jobs in the city. The Great War hit home after the sinking of the Lusitania, which carried more than a dozen Pittsburgh residents. A few years later, cheering throngs of black and white residents lined downtown streets to welcome African American soldiers returning home from the conflict. With these stories from the archives and more, veteran journalist Len Barcousky shines a light on the hidden corners of Pittsburgh’s history. -
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. -
Praline Body Polish is a delectable home-spa therapy that brings out the radiance in your skin. Louisiana cane sugar exfoliates to reveal younger skin while thoroughly cleansing and stimulating circulation. The luxurious combination of vegetable oils, butters and jojoba oil leaves your body astonishingly soft & moisturized while providing minerals, vitamins and proteins essential for healthy skin. The fragrance is inspired by New Orleans most popular treat with a subtly sweet blend of warm brown sugar, vanilla and a hint of pecan. -
Take your senses to the elegant gardens of Louisiana where Sweet Olive Blossoms are prized for their delicate and breathtaking charm. Scented with an exquisite bouquet of Sweet Olive Blossoms, Orange Blossoms, Hyacinth, Gardenia, and a hint of Lavender. Thick and creamy, just a small amount provides your skin with moisture all day long with a rich blend of luxurious oils and butters that naturally promote softer, healthier skin. -
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.