Drink

Alcohol has been man's drug of choice the world over since the dawn of time - and not just because it helps ugly people have sex. "Drink - A User's Guide" is the ultimate distillation of intoxicating drink - related trivia and a must-read for anyone who appreciates a fine vintage or is banned from his local bar. It features a complete history of drink, national cultures and customs, the physiology of being drunk, legendary drinkers drink in film art and literature, the world's best bars the world's finest, worst and weirdest tipples, bluff your way in wine tasting, urban myths and tales of excess how to cheat a hangover, drinking slang, famous quotations.