{"product_id":"proof-the-science-of-booze-isbn-9780544538542","title":"Proof: The Science of Booze","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, science journalist Adam Rogers's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProof\u003c\/em\u003e is a spirited narrative on the fascinating art and science of alcohol, sure to inspire cocktail party chats on making booze, tasting it, and its effects on our bodies and brains, from \"one of the best science writers around\" (\u003cem\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of Gourmand Award for Best Spirits Book\u003cbr\u003eAn IACP Cookbook Awards Winner \u003cbr\u003eFinalist for the PEN\/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHumans have been perfecting alcohol production for ten thousand years, but scientists are just starting to distill the chemical reactions behind the perfect buzz. In a spirited tour across continents and cultures, Adam Rogers takes us from bourbon country to the world’s top gene-sequencing labs, introducing us to the bars, barflies, and evolving science at the heart of boozy technology. He chases the physics, biology, chemistry, and metallurgy that produce alcohol, and the psychology and neurobiology that make us want it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered how your drink arrived in your glass, or what it will do to you, \u003cem\u003eProof\u003c\/em\u003e makes an unparalleled drinking companion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lively...[Rogers’s] descriptions of the science behind familiar drinks exert a seductive pull.”—\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rogers’s book has much the same effect as a good drink. You get a warm sensation, you want to engage with the wider world, and you feel smarter than you probably are. Above all, it makes you understand how deeply human it is to take a drink.”—\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Lively...[Rogers'] descriptions of the science behind familiar drinks exert a seductive pull.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e  “One of the best science writers around.” —\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e  \"Rogers's book has much the same effect as a good drink. You get a warm sensation, you want to engage with the wider world, and you feel smarter than you probably are. Above all, it makes you understand how deeply human it is to take a drink.\" —\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e  “A great read for barflies and know-it-alls—or the grad student who is likely both.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times’ T Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e  \"In this brisk dive into the history and geekery of our favorite social lubricant, \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e editor Adam Rogers gets under the cap and between the molecules to show what makes our favorite firewaters so irresistible and hard to replicate—and how a good stiff drink often doubles as a miracle of human ingenuity.\" —\u003ci\u003eMother Jones\u003c\/i\u003e   \"A comprehensive, funny look at booze...Like the best of its subject matter \u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e’s blend of disparate ingredients goes down smooth, and makes you feel like an expert on the topic.\" —\u003ci\u003eDiscover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A romp through the world of alcohol.\" —\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This science-steeped tale of humanity’s 10,000-year love affair with alcohol is an engaging trawl through fermentation, distillation, perception of taste and smell, and the biological responses of humans to booze...\u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining, well researched piece of popular-science writing.\" —\u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e  \"A whiskey nerd's delight...Full of tasty asides and surprising science, this is entertaining even if you're the type who always drinks what the other guy is having.\" —\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e  “Written in the same approachable yet science-savvy tone of other geeky tomes (think Amy Stewart’s \u003ci\u003eThe Drunken Botanist\u003c\/i\u003e and Brian Greene’s \u003ci\u003eThe Fabric of the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e), Rogers’ book sheds light on everything from barrels to bacteria strains.” —\u003ci\u003eImbibe Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis paean to booze is a thought-provoking scientific accompaniment to your next cup of good cheer.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Scientist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"Follow a single, microscopic yeast cell down a rabbit hole, and Alice, aka Adam, will take you on a fascinating romp through the Wonderland of ethyl alcohol, from Nature’s own fermentation to today’s best Scotch whiskies—and worst hangovers. This book is a delightful marriage of scholarship and fun.\" —Robert L. Wolke, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Einstein Kept Under His Hat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Einstein Told His Cook\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e, this irresistible book from Adam Rogers, shines like the deep gold of good whiskey. By which I mean it's smart in its science, fascinating in its complicated and very human history, and entertaining on all counts. And that it will make that drink in your hand a lot more interesting than you expected.\" —Deborah Blum, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York \u003c\/i\u003e \"Absolutely compelling. \u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e sits next to Wayne Curtis’ \u003ci\u003eAnd a Bottle of Rum\u003c\/i\u003e and Tom Standage’s \u003ci\u003eA History of the World in Six Glasses\u003c\/i\u003e as a must-read.\" —Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bar manager at Clyde Common and author of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBar Book  \u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e is science writing at its best—witty, elegant, and abrim with engrossing reporting that takes you to the frontiers of booze, and the people who craft it.\" —Clive Thompson, author of \u003ci\u003eSmarter Than You Think \u003c\/i\u003e \"Rogers distills history, archaeology, biology, sociology, and physics into something clear and powerful, like spirits themselves.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eJim Meehan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe PDT Cocktail Book \u003c\/i\u003e \"A page-turner for science-thirsty geeks and drink connoisseurs alike, \u003ci\u003eProof \u003c\/i\u003eis overflowing with fun facts and quirky details. I'm drunk—on knowledge!\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eJeff Potter, author of \u003ci\u003eCooking for Geeks  \u003c\/i\u003e\"Adam Rogers writes masterfully and gracefully about all the sciences that swirl around spirits, from the biology of a hangover to the paleontology of microbes that transform plant juices into alcohol. A book to be savored and revisited\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eCarl Zimmer, author of \u003ci\u003eParasite Rex\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Planet of Viruses  \u003c\/i\u003e\"Reading \u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e feels just like you're having a drink with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic friend. Rogers' deep affinity for getting to the bottom of his subject shines through on every page.\" —Adam Savage, TV host and producer of \u003ci\u003eMythBusters\u003c\/i\u003e  \"As a distiller I find most books on booze to be diluted. The science and history here are sure to satisfy the geekiest of drinkers. While the chapters, carried by stories, told through the lens of a rocks glass do not lose the casual. To get this kind of in depth overview of how spirits are produced, consumed and studied you'd have to read 20 books.\" —Vince Oleson, Head Distiller\/Barrel Thief, Widow Jane Distillery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining read...Rogers elegantly charges through what took me more than 5 years of research to learn...\u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire and educate the oncoming hordes who intend to make their own booze and tear down the once solid regulatory walls of the reigning royal houses of liquor.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Dan Garrison, Garrison Brothers Distillery \"From the action of the yeast to the blear of the hangover, via the witchery of fermentation, distillation and aging, Wired articles editor Rogers takes readers on a splendid tour of the booze-making process.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred \"Impressively reported and entertaining...Rogers's cheeky and accessible writing style goes down smoothly, capturing the essence of this enigmatic, ancient social lubricant.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890053181669,"sku":"NP9780544538542","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544538542.jpg?v=1730232452","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/proof-the-science-of-booze-isbn-9780544538542","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}