David White

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“Those that pick up But First, Champagne . . . will be richly rewarded . . . White never loses sight of what makes the region a truly unique place, perhaps the only place that could give birth to the world's most magical wine.” —Tasting PanelKnowledgeable wine enthusiasts have always revered Champagne. The region and its wines are associated with prestige and luxury, of course, but historically, most consumers kept champagne way back on the high shelf, reserving it for post–bowl game blowouts, send-offs, and wedding toasts. Over the past decade, however, an increasing number of wine enthusiasts have discovered the joys of grower champagne—wines made by the farmers who grow the grapes. Today, Champagne is in the midst of a renaissance. And thanks to a few key wine importers and the farm-to-table movement, consumers everywhere are finally paying attention. In But First, Champagne, David White details Champagne’s history along with that of its wines, explains how and why the market is changing, and profiles the region’s leading producers. These profiles will bring a new perspective to the Champagne that is home to dozens of engaging, inspiring, authentic winegrowers who today produce fantastic and affordable products. This book is essential reading for wine enthusiasts, adventurous drinkers, and foodies. With a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the region, its history, and its leading producers, But First, Champagne will demystify Champagne for all. From the foreword:"Smart, entertaining, and valuable . . . one of those rare wine books that should appeal to people just getting into Champagne and longtime Champagne obsessives." —Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine

What business will you start? When it comes to business, you need to start one and keep it going. This book covers what most books on starting a business miss. Here is everything you need to consider on a practical basis. For example, it is vital to know what kind of business opportunities exist to choose a business to start to suit you. We have so many preconceptions to satisfy that it is easy to get a business started on the wrong foot. This book is the shortcut to getting it right. If you want to make a profit and avoid losses - get this book. If you want to keep the business going to live and grow it to a size you can be proud of - get this book. Learn how to look after customers, so they can look after you - get this book. Scroll up and 'add to cart' get your copy, and choose the hardback for the ultimate gift of the ultimate guide to the best business ideas to start.

Homeopathy embraces natural solutions and treatments to help your body restore balance and enhance health. People all over the world are embracing homeopathic remedies, leading to a growing popularity and knowledge of the techniques. The ABC of Homeopathy isn't a guide to being your own doctor-it is a guide to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness through a combination of structured, professional medical practices and natural treatments. You will learn about: The History of Homeopathic MedicineThe Rise, Fall and Resurgence of HomeopathyHow Homeopathic Remedies Are MadeHomeopathic Case-takingHow to Select a Homeopathic RemedyConstitutional Homeopathic MedicineHomeopathic Treatment of Common DisordersHomeopathy includes homeopathic remedies prepared from radioactive elements. Homeopathy makes it possible to attain results, at no cost, similar to those gained using expensive radionic machines. Homeopathy is a method that enables you to take your health in your own hands. Homeopathy makes the study of this fascinating medicine accessible to everyone. In a relaxed and humorous tone brings the study of homeopathy, and thereby people, into a fresh new light.

This text is the first concise anthology of Lik Kuen Tong's Field-Being philosophy. In addressing the ontology of both Eastern and Western thought, Field-Being philosophy offers a new metaphysics. Inclusively, it makes room at the table of philosophy for indigenous philosophy, and, foundationally, it rethinks the universe and the global world ontologically as "activity" and "relationality." A comprehensive philosophy, it considers what is as movement, as well as the what of movement, and inventively adds the concept of "betweenness." This philosophy of movement or "activity," being future-oriented, is timely in the practical world, lending itself to the addressing of current issues such as climate change, global relations, and difference.

Encompassing a broad range of forms and sources of data, this textbook introduces data systems through a progressive presentation. Introduction to Data Systems covers data acquisition starting with local files, then progresses to data acquired from relational databases, from REST APIs and through web scraping. It teaches data forms/formats from tidy data to relationally defined sets of tables to hierarchical structure like XML and JSON using data models to convey the structure, operations, and constraints of each data form. The starting point of the book is a foundation in Python programming found in introductory computer science classes or short courses on the language, and so does not require prerequisites of data structures, algorithms, or other courses. This makes the material accessible to students early in their educational career and equips them with understanding and skills that can be applied in computer science, data science/data analytics, and information technology programs as well as for internships and research experiences. This book is accessible to a wide variety of students. By drawing together content normally spread across upper level computer science courses, it offers a single source providing the essentials for data science practitioners. In our increasingly data-centric world, students from all domains will benefit from the “data-aptitude” built by the material in this book.

Encompassing a broad range of forms and sources of data, this textbook introduces data systems through a progressive presentation. Introduction to Data Systems covers data acquisition starting with local files, then progresses to data acquired from relational databases, from REST APIs and through web scraping. It teaches data forms/formats from tidy data to relationally defined sets of tables to hierarchical structure like XML and JSON using data models to convey the structure, operations, and constraints of each data form. The starting point of the book is a foundation in Python programming found in introductory computer science classes or short courses on the language, and so does not require prerequisites of data structures, algorithms, or other courses. This makes the material accessible to students early in their educational career and equips them with understanding and skills that can be applied in computer science, data science/data analytics, and information technology programs as well as for internships and research experiences. This book is accessible to a wide variety of students. By drawing together content normally spread across upper level computer science courses, it offers a single source providing the essentials for data science practitioners. In our increasingly data-centric world, students from all domains will benefit from the “data-aptitude” built by the material in this book.

A spaceship with corrupted software crashes on a cold February evening in front of a Coast Guard helicopter. Immediately, the incident is reported to the Secretary of Defense who orders the craft and beings on board to be transported to Area 51 by a NASA exo-biologist roused from his sleep in the middle of the night." I became an exo-biologist because there were so few exos that nobody could prove me wrong." The exo-biologist and the aliens discuss human oddities for eight and a half light years, before their software is corrected. They leave, only to return to obtain a nuclear weapon to destroy the hated Mouse people. About the AuthorDavid White is a former newspaper reporter and company spokesman. He lives in Texas with his wife Nadine, who makes great chicken and dumplings and carrot cake. He states, "When I was editing the book, I knew what was coming, but I would still laugh."

HHave you ever wanted to be a chef but you can't actually cook? Well this could be the cookbook for you. Kitchen Chaos VOL I: A Casual Calamity is a simple collection of mouth-watering dishes; each hand picked to allow you to embrace your less than adequate cooking skills as you fumble your way through these intermediate level recipes. The recipes we have chosen, tested and potentially screwed up are ideal for small group gatherings or larger groups (if you consider yourself a mathematician and can double/triple the recipes without the aid of Carol Vorderman). Our hopeless team have covered Starters, Mains, Desserts and even DRINKS Say goodbye to fast food... or even food cooked correctly, with The Kitchen Criminals' help even you can mess it up. Why? ... Because cooking isn't just for chefs, it's for talent-less disaster magnets too.

Have you ever wanted to be a chef but you can't actually cook? Well this could be the cookbook for you. Kitchen Chaos VOL I: A Casual Calamity is a simple collection of mouth-watering dishes; each hand picked to allow you to embrace your less than adequate cooking skills as you fumble your way through these intermediate level recipes. The recipes we have chosen, tested and potentially screwed up are ideal for small group gatherings or larger groups (if you consider yourself a mathematician and can double/triple the recipes without the aid of Carol Vorderman). Our hopeless team have covered Starters, Mains, Desserts and even DRINKS Say goodbye to fast food... or even food cooked correctly, with The Kitchen Criminals' help even you can mess it up. Why? ... Because cooking isn't just for chefs, it's for talent-less disaster magnets too.

Organizational or corporate ‘culture’ is the most overused and least understood word in business, if not society. While the topic has been an object of keen academic interest for nearly half a century, theorists and practitioners still struggle with the most basic questions: What is organizational culture? Can it be measured? Is it a dependent or independent variable? Is it causal in organizational performance, and, if so, how? Paradoxically, managers and practitioners ascribe cultural explanations for much of what constitutes organizational behavior in organizations, and, moreover, believe culture can be engineered to their own designs for positive business outcomes. What explains this divide between research and practice? While much academic research on culture is challenged by ontological, epistemic and ethical difficulties, there is little empirical evidence to show culture can be deliberately shaped beyond espoused values. The gap between research and practice can be explained by one simple reason: the science and practice of culture has yet to catch up to managerial intuition. Managers are correct in suspecting culture is a powerful normative force, but, until now, current theory and research is not able to adequately account for cultural behavior in organizations. Rethinking Culture describes and presents evidence for a new framework of organizational culture based on the cognitive science of the so-called cultural mind. It will be of relevance to academics and researchers with an interest in business and management, organizational culture, and organizational change, as well as cognitive and cultural anthropologists and sociologists interested in applications of theory in organizational and institutional settings.