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Shake up your cocktail game with The Home Mixologist, the ultimate guide to crafting delicious and impressive cocktails right at home.Whether you're a seasoned bartender or a beginner looking to elevate your home bartending skills, The Home Mixologist offers a wide range of classic and creative cocktail recipes to suit any occasion. Mix up your favorite classics and try out innovative drinks that use unexpected ingredients and techniques. Unleash your inner mixologist with tips for creating infusions and other bespoke ingredients. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to create perfectly balanced cocktails and impress your guests.Inside you'll find:150 cocktail recipesEverything you need for your home barRecipes for infusions, syrups, tinctures, and moreStunning, full-color photographyFrom informal gatherings to extravagant parties, show off your newfound bartending skills with The Home Mixologist.

Discover the weirdest true facts from history—so unbelievable, they sound completely made up.Think history is boring? Think again. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t: World History is packed with strange, shocking, hilarious, and mind-blowing stories from across the globe. These are the kinds of facts that make people stop mid-conversation and say, “Wait… that actually happened?”Inside, readers will find:Hundreds of unbelievable-but-true historical facts from ancient civilizations, medieval kingdoms, modern conflicts, and world-changing eventsShort, addictive entries that are easy to read in quick bursts or binge cover to coverConversation-starting trivia perfect for parties, road trips, classrooms, game nights, and history loversA fresh, funny approach to world history that makes real events feel stranger than fictionA great gift for curious adults, teens, dads, history buffs, and trivia fans From bizarre rulers and outrageous wars to unbelievable inventions, strange customs, forgotten disasters, and real-life moments that sound like internet myths, this book turns world history into the ultimate collection of “you have to hear this” trivia.Including:Turkeys were once worshipped as gods by the Mayans.Forks were seen as sacrilegious in 11th century Italy.Pope Gregory IV once declared a war on cats.President Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.The longest war in history lasted from 1651 to 1986, between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly. There were no casualties. With bite-sized entries and a bold sense of humor, True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t: World History makes it easy to learn something new, laugh at the absurdity of the past, and walk away with facts you will want to repeat.Perfect for fans of weird history, trivia nights, bathroom readers, stocking stuffers, Father’s Day gifts, white elephant exchanges, and anyone who loves learning facts that are equal parts educational and ridiculous.Start here or collect it with the original volume and other titles in the Mind-Blowing True Facts series.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tMore True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: NatureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop CultureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: SportsTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: World History

500 unbelievable pop-culture facts for trivia lovers, movie buffs, music fans, and impossible-to-shop-for adults.Think you know pop culture? Think again. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop Culture packs 500 verified facts from movies, TV, music, celebrities, gaming, and entertainment history—each one strange enough to sound fake, but real enough to make readers say, “Wait, seriously?”This astonishing collection of facts is so wild and unexpected, it seems like pure fiction. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop Culture:Covers celebrity quirks, Hollywood oddities, music myths, TV moments, gaming facts, and pop-culture surprises.Is great for trivia night, parties, road trips, coffee tables, office gifts, and bathroom reading.Easy to read: open anywhere for a quick laugh, surprise, or conversation starter.Perfect for movie buffs, music fans, TV obsessives, celebrity-gossip readers, and curious adults. Open to any page for a quick laugh, a game-night advantage, or a conversation starter that gets everyone arguing, guessing, and swapping stories. From behind-the-scenes Hollywood oddities to bizarre celebrity moments and music trivia, this fast, funny collection is built for casual browsing and repeat reading.Inside you’ll discover facts such as:The iconic scream of the TIE fighters in Star Wars was actually made by combining an elephant's call with car tire screeches on wet pavement.Before hitting it big, Elvis Presley was a truck driver, and Jim Carrey once worked as a janitor.The famous "I'll be back" line from The Terminator was almost "I will return."Michael Jackson attempted to buy Marvel Comics in the 1990s because he wanted to play Spider-Man in his own produced movie.The first YouTube video was uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim, featuring him at the San Diego Zoo and titled "Me at the zoo."  Flip through it at a party, leave it on the coffee table, bring it on a road trip, or wrap it for the person who already knows every quote, cameo, chart-topper, and celebrity scandal. Every page is designed to deliver a fast hit of surprise, humor, and “there’s no way that happened” energy.This bite-size trivia book is made for pop-culture fans, trivia lovers, curious adults, and gift shoppers who want something more memorable than another generic present.Don’t miss out on other titles in the Mind-Blowing True Facts series.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tMore True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: NatureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop CultureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: SportsTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: World History

Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about nature, plants, and animals. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things flora and fauna. Give the gift that keeps giving to friends, family, fathers, or grads and test your knowledge.Say hello to the astonishing natural world with this mind-boggling collection of downright unbelievable facts that will have you doing double-takes at every turn. This captivating compendium is your ticket to exploring the wackiest secrets Mother Nature has up her sleeve. From the outrageous mating rituals of exotic creatures to the perplexing phenomena of Earth's wildest landscapes, True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Nature covers a vast array of topics that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about our planet. Each fact has been researched and verified, ensuring that even the most skeptical readers will be left in awe. Perfect for trivia night, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good laugh, this engaging and entertaining book is an incredible addition to your library. Topics include:AnimalsPlants & FungiThe Watery WorldHuman Anatomy & BiologyThe Natural WorldPut your game face on and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as:True or False? Mosquitoes have a preference for certain blood types.True or False? Caring for houseplants has been shown to make humans more stressed.Did you know: Fish don’t have eyelids, but the giant guitarfish can protect its eyes by retracting its eyeballs nearly 2 inches (5 centimeters) inside its head.True or False? The average adult human has more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels inside their body.Believe it or not: All tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant.Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride through the most fascinating, outlandish, and utterly mind-blowing corners of the natural world. You'll never look at nature the same way again!

500 sports facts that will stump your friends, win trivia night, and make every fan say “no way!”Looking for a funny, easy gift for the sports fan who already has every jersey, mug, and team hat? True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports delivers 500 unbelievable-but-true sports facts made for trivia nights, game days, stocking stuffers, coach gifts, road trips, white elephant exchanges, and passing around the room.Packed with 500 true stories from the wild side of athletics, including famous athletes, ancient games, forgotten rules, strange sports, and bizarre firsts.Covers mainstream favorites, Olympic history, strange competitions, sports origins, record-breaking moments, and oddball athletic history.Made for quick flipping, out-loud reading, trivia-night warmups, road-trip debates, and “wait, that happened?” reactions.A game-winning gift for dads, coaches, teens, coworkers, graduates, tailgate hosts, stocking stuffers, and fans who already own enough jerseys.  From Olympic oddities and strange competitions to basketball beginnings, record-breaking athletes, bizarre rules, and out-of-left-field moments from sports history, this bite-size trivia book turns any reader into the person with the best fact at the party. Open to any page, read one aloud, and watch the room argue, laugh, and say, “No way that’s real.”Find facts like:The sport of wife-carrying originated in Finland and has since become an international competition, challenging couples to navigate obstacle courses with the husband carrying the wife on his back.Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once had a pancake cook-off to see who made them better.The ancient Greeks, founders of the Olympics, competed in the nude, giving new meaning to the term "gymnasium," derived from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning naked.The sport of table tennis evolved from a Victorian parlor game known as "whiff-whaff," enjoyed as a post-dinner entertainment by the upper class in 19th-century England.The first game of basketball was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals, resulting in a final score of 1-0. Whether you’re buying for a dad, coach, teen, coworker, trivia lover, armchair analyst, or friend who already owns enough team merch, this funny fact book is ready to entertain. It’s quick to read, easy to share, and designed for instant reactions: laughter, disbelief, debate, and the occasional smug victory when you actually knew the answer.Don’t miss out on other titles in the Mind-Blowing True Facts series.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tMore True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: NatureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop CultureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: SportsTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: World History

Science has never been this weird, funny, or wildly addictive. Mind Blown! is packed with astonishing facts, eye-popping visuals, and “you have to hear this” moments that make STEM learning feel like pure fun.If your child loves asking “why?” about everything, Mind Blown! is ready with answers.Explores space, chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and technologyFeatures full-color illustrationsDesigned for curious kids ages 8–12 and grades 3–7Perfect for independent reading, homeschooling, STEM enrichment, and gift-givingEncourages critical thinking through surprising facts and real-world discoveries This energetic science book introduces fascinating concepts in a way that feels approachable, funny, and exciting instead of textbook heavy. From volcanoes and robotics to the human body and outer space, the book covers a wide range of kid-favorite topics. Children fascinated by human biology, strange medical facts, or how our brains and senses work will find plenty to explore alongside ecosystems, engineering, energy, and weather.Mind Blown! delivers science facts for kids in quick, exciting bursts that keep kids curious and eager to learn more. Perfect for readers who want science with extra sparks and zero boredom.

Need a gift for someone impossible to shop for? Give them 500 facts they’ll immediately want to repeat.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is the trivia book for people who love saying, “There’s no way that’s true.” This mighty book is packed with unbelievable-but-real trivia including bizarre history, unbelievable sports trivia, wild animal facts, pop culture oddities, and more. Inside you’ll find:500 unbelievable-but-real facts that sound made up but aren’t.Conversation-starting trivia across science, history, sports, animals, pop culture, and more.Great for trivia night, parties, road trips, family discussions, coffee tables, and bathroom reading.A quick, low-pressure reading experience for adults, teens, trivia fans, and curious minds.An easy gift for birthdays, holidays, Father’s Day, graduations, office exchanges, white elephant parties, and stocking stuffers.A hilarious conversation starter that helps readers laugh, learn, debate, and stump their friends. Open to any page and get a “wait, seriously?” moment. Read one aloud at dinner. Use it to warm up trivia night. Bring it on a road trip. Leave it on the coffee table or in the bathroom where guests can flip through. This is a fast, funny, easy-to-share book made to be picked up, passed around, and read out loud with fun knowledge like:True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off.True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary.How many baseballs does the MLB use every season?What state has jousting as its official sport?True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Whether you’re shopping for a curious teen, a know-it-all friend, a trivia fan, or the person who already has everything, this is an easy add-on gift they’ll actually open, read, and share.For the person who has everything — except 500 facts that sound completely made up — True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is a funny, fast-reading trivia gift built for endless “wait, what?” moments.Don’t miss out on other titles in the Mind-Blowing True Facts series.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tMore True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: NatureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop CultureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: SportsTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: World History

The heavily illustrated Martini Field Guide tells you everything you need to know about Martini culture.The Martini Field Guide is as potent as the gin used to make the iconic drink. Both cocktail connoisseurs and Happy Hour newbies will lose themselves in this book, featuring vintage ads and imagery from some of the world’s top distillers, as they read about the Martini’s muddled origins and how an American concoction became popular worldwide. Inside this guide, you will find: 50 cocktail recipes, from traditional versions to intriguing variationsA guide to garnishes, glassware, and tools to ensure your martini is just rightA scientific breakdown of the age-old debate: shaken or stirred?A spin through bars around the glove known for their martinisProfiles of gin and vermouth producers that will help you stock your liquor cabinetWhether you prefer it shaken or stirred, dry or dirty, The Martini Field Guide is a heavily illustrated book that provides plenty of ways to think about, make, and drink this popular cocktail, making for the perfect addition to any cocktail lover’s collection.

Need a gift for someone impossible to shop for? Give them 500 facts they’ll immediately want to repeat.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is the trivia book for people who love saying, “There’s no way that’s true.” This mighty book is packed with unbelievable-but-real trivia including bizarre history, unbelievable sports trivia, wild animal facts, pop culture oddities, and more. Inside you’ll find:500 unbelievable-but-real facts that sound made up but aren’t.Conversation-starting trivia across science, history, sports, animals, pop culture, and more.Great for trivia night, parties, road trips, family discussions, coffee tables, and bathroom reading.A quick, low-pressure reading experience for adults, teens, trivia fans, and curious minds.An easy gift for birthdays, holidays, Father’s Day, graduations, office exchanges, white elephant parties, and stocking stuffers.A hilarious conversation starter that helps readers laugh, learn, debate, and stump their friends. Open to any page and get a “wait, seriously?” moment. Read one aloud at dinner. Use it to warm up trivia night. Bring it on a road trip. Leave it on the coffee table or in the bathroom where guests can flip through. This is a fast, funny, easy-to-share book made to be picked up, passed around, and read out loud with fun knowledge like:True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off.True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary.How many baseballs does the MLB use every season?What state has jousting as its official sport?True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Whether you’re shopping for a curious teen, a know-it-all friend, a trivia fan, or the person who already has everything, this is an easy add-on gift they’ll actually open, read, and share.For the person who has everything — except 500 facts that sound completely made up — True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is a funny, fast-reading trivia gift built for endless “wait, what?” moments.Don’t miss out on other titles in the Mind-Blowing True Facts series.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tMore True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*tTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: NatureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Pop CultureTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: SportsTrue Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: World History

Discover how to make more than 200 easy, delicious, and affordable recipes with only four ingredients or less in the third edition of the hugely popular Home Bartender. From classic cocktails to alcohol free mocktails, this bartender’s bible has everything any host, hostess, or hobbyist could need to be the perfect home bartender.Making drinks at home has never been easier for the busy mixologist, and you don’t need expensive liquor or exotic and obscure ingredients to make a craft cocktail. This book contains perfect, classic, and budget versions of old favorites—such as the Martini, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, Margarita, and Gin and Tonic—as well as new drinks that will keep you coming back for more.Inside this bartender’s bible you’ll find:Over 200 recipes, including tasty non-alcoholic beveragesMust-have bar tools for the successful home bartenderDrink recommendations for every occasionTerminology to help you better understand what you are doingResources to help you find all the tools you need for your at-home barSpend less time mixing and more time hosting with The Home Bartender: The Third Edition.This updated edition makes a great gift for:Valentine's DayFather's DayGraduationHousewarming parties for host or hostessWedding registry for newlyweds with a love for cocktails