Jancis Robinson

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard

Featuring sixty-seven exceptional color maps as well as eighty-seven vivid images by photographer Hendrik Holler and others, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date atlas of German wine--a detailed reference to vineyards and appellations. The authors explain the geography of all sixteen German wine-growing regions and provide independent analysis and ranking of the most significant vineyards in each region. In addressing the growing American appreciation of German wines, the atlas pays in-depth attention to Rieslings from the Mosel and other premier regions while also acquainting readers with wines from less familiar areas such as the Ahr, Baden, the Taubertal, and Franconia. Beautifully produced, with helpful sidebars and succinct essays, this book will become the standard reference on the subject.

A major new edition of this landmark wine book that has sold close to 5 million copies worldwide.

Klassicheskaja kniga o sposobakh i metodakh vystraivanija nenasilstvennoj kommunikatsii v pare. Ot psikhoterapevta s 35-letnim opytom.Izvestnyj psikhoterapevt Dzhonatan Robinson uveren: pravilnoe obschenie v pare - zalog schastlivykh i dolgikh otnoshenij. I nauchitsja etomu sovsem ne slozhno. V knige on opisyvaet osnovannyj na nauchnykh issledovanijakh metod, kotoryj pomog tysjacham par preodolet slozhnye periody i nauchitsja luchshe ponimat drug druga. Blagodarja dostupnym objasnenijam i bolshomu kolichestvu prakticheskikh primerov vy smozhete vnedrit etot metod v svoju zhizn i bystro oschutit polozhitelnye peremeny v otnoshenijakh: nauchites reshat problemy legko i bez skandalov; vash partner budet slyshat i ponimat vas; vashi otnoshenija stanut bolee doveritelnymi; vy pochuvstvuete sebja ljubimymi.Sovety avtora srabotajut, dazhe esli vash partner ne nastroen menjatsja.Dlja kogo knigaDlja tekh, kto khochet vosstanovit garmoniju v romanticheskikh otnoshenijakh.

Mir - opasnoe mesto, i, kogda ZASCHITe nuzhno otpravit na zadanie agenta-odinochku, kotoryj vypolnit poruchenie i ostanetsja nezamechennym, Nik - idealnaja kandidatura. Novaja era v zhizni supershpiona nachinaetsja s puteshestvija na Frantsuzskuju Riveru - no tam on najdjot i dostojnuju sopernitsu, zagadochnuju Frenki Noubl. Fjuri predstoit tselyj marafon operatsij: sryv pokushenija vo vremja pervogo rejsa mezhdunarodnogo ekspressa, pogruzhenie na dno morskoe s tselju ustranenija shpiona "Gidry" v Atlantide, otpusk v zashtatnom gorodishke... kishaschem krovozhadnymi spjaschimi agentami! A v zamke Rejvenlok Nik i vovse natknjotsja na tajnu iz proshlogo svoego ottsa! Derzhites krepche: predstoit bezumnaja poezdka! V knige sobrany komiksy "Nik Fjuri" #1-6 Dzhejmsa Robinsona, Ako, Khjugo Petrusa i Rashel Rozenberg.

Oxford Vinleksikon er det definitive etbindsværk om vin, og bogen har vundet stort set alle de vinbogpriser, der findes.Artiklerne er skrevet af 187 internationale eksperter.Emnerne omfatter vinregioner, druesorter, vinfremstilling og vindyrkning, vinens kemi, vinens historie siden oldtiden, vin i kunst og litteratur, vinsmagning, aroma og mundfornemmelse, vin og helbred. "Det store vinleksikon dækker utrolig bredt ... her står det, man skal vide - hverken mere eller mindre." - Niels Lillelund, Jyllands-Posten "Hvis man er novice i vines verden, kan man i dette etbindsværk lære mere om vin, end man kan i noget andet bogværk. Også for et fuldtids, professionelt vinmenneske er der masser af ny viden at finde." - Andrew Jefford, Decanter

Handy drueguide: 800 druenavne fra A til Z samt liste over 700 vinappellationer og hvilke druesorter, der indgår i dem. Læs om druernes historie, hvor og hvordan de dyrkes, hvordan de smager, og hvilken type vin de anvendes til. Så står du på sikrere grund, når du vælger en vin, hvis navn du ikke tidligere har hørt. Og når du ved, hvilke druer der indgår i en vin, vælger du ikke i blinde, når du køber vin i butikkerne eller på restauranterne. Bogen har også et indledende afsnit om vin og druer samt en ordliste over fagudtryk, så du er godt rustet til at begive dig ud i vinens verden. Jancis Robinson er en af verdens helt centrale vinskribenter.

VINATLAS er et opslagsværk om verdens vine og vindistrikter. Om markerne, regionerne, landene og vinmagerne. Kort sagt om alt det, der giver vinen dens særlige karakter. Her kan du læse alt om verdens vine og vindistrikter, om markerne, regionerne, landene og vinproducenterne. Alle oplysninger og kort er opdateret, for vinens verdenskort ændrer sig sammen med klimaændringerne. Det er en oplagt gavebog til vinelskere. Både de unge og de ældre årgange. Bogen er båret af forfatternes enorme viden om og enorme begejstring for emnet. Kortene over vindistrikterne er så detaljerede, at man kan køre efter dem og se navnene på de vigtigste vinmarker og vingårde efterhånden, som man kommer frem.

Jancis Robinson är en av världens främsta vinkännare och vinjournalister. I denna handbok delar hon med sig av sin expertis med lika delar auktoritet, fyndighet och lättsamhet. Du får lära dig namnen på de populäraste röda och vita druvorna och vad som kännetecknar dem. Du får lära dig vad som skiljer ett kaliforniskt sauvignon blanc-vin från ett nyzeeländskt.Du får lära dig vilka viner som är värda att spara och vilka som helst bör drickas redan ikväll. Du får lära dig hur man bäst matchar vinet i glaset med maten på tallriken, och du får veta vilka vinprylar som är värda att investera i och vilka du med gott samvete kan hoppa över. Och, inte minst, du får lära dig hur man egentligen beställer vin på krogen. Vinexpert på 24 timmar är rik på kunskap men fri från snobberi. En rolig, opretentiös och genuint användbar guide till världens mest mytomspunna dryck.

Winner of the André Simon Drinks Book of the Year 2019Shortlisted for the Louis Roederer Wine Book of the Year 2020"One book deserves a place on every wine drinker's shelf, and that is The World Atlas of Wine" - Victoria Moore in the Telegraph"magisterial" - Fiona Beckett, Guardian "a key reference material for any sommelier, wine professional or any amateur serious about their passion" - Imbibe "The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, Decanter*** Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971. It is recognized by critics as the essential and most authoritative wine reference work available. This eighth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the world of wine. To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene over the past six years, the Atlas has grown in size to 416 pages and 22 new maps have been added to the wealth of superb cartography in the book. The text has been given a complete overhaul to address the topics of most vital interest to today's wine-growers and drinkers. With beautiful photography throughout, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, the world's most respected wine-writing duo, have once again joined forces to create a classic that no wine lover can afford to be without.***"The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times'Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all.' - Victoria Moore, Telegraph "Like a good bottle of wine, you'll find yourself going back to it again and again... Perfect for anyone who has a thirst for greater wine knowledge." - Edward Deitch, NBC/today.com"The World Atlas of Wine belongs on your shelf... The essential rootstock of any true wine lover's library. A multi-layered snapshot of wine and how it has evolved." - Dave McIntyre, Washington Post

2020 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER JANCIS ROBINSON - 2020 JAMES BEARD COOKBOOK HALL OF FAME HONOREE "The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, Decanter A major new edition of this landmark wine book that has sold 4.7 million copies worldwide. Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971. It is recognized by critics as the essential and most authoritative wine reference work available. This eighth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the world of wine. To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene over the past six years, the Atlas has grown in size to 416 pages and 22 new maps have been added to the wealth of superb cartography in the book. The text has been given a complete overhaul to address the topics of most vital interest to today's wine-growers and drinkers. With beautiful photography throughout, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, the world's most respected wine-writing duo, have once again joined forces to create a classic that no wine lover can afford to be without. "The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times "Like a good bottle of wine, you'll find yourself going back to it again and again... Perfect for anyone who has a thirst for greater wine knowledge." - Edward Deitch, NBC/today.com "The World Atlas of Wine belongs on your shelf... The essential rootstock of any true wine lover's library. A multi-layered snapshot of wine and how it has evolved." - Dave McIntyre, Washington Post A "masterwork" and a "must-have" - Food & Wine Winner Andre Simon Award Best Drinks Book of 2019 Shortlisted for the Louis Roederer Wine Book of the Year 2020

Mange vindrikkere vil gerne vide mere om vin uden at skulle forstå hver eneste detalje eller tage dyre kurser i vinsmagning. I Vinekspert på 24 timer deler en af verdens førende vineksperter, Jancis Robinson, ud af sin store ekspertise med sin karakteristiske humoristiske og afslappede tilgang. Bogen er en guide til både nybegyndere og viderekomne. Her får du den basale viden om alt lige fra forskellen på druetyper, flaskernes form og ordene på etiketterne, beskrivelser af smag, farve og lugt, hvordan man matcher vin med mad til pris kontra kvalitet. Jancis Robinson giver dig redskaber til at få det bedste ud af den mytiske og delikate drik. Med bogen i hånden kan du blive vinekspert på 24 timer. Skænk dig et glas vin og læs!"Jeg er glad for god vin, så jeg har nydt denne bog med ekstra interesse og er bestemt ikke blevet skuffet. Bogens mange gode råd, tips samt vejledninger er godt formuleret, og man føler sig som læser en smule bedre rustet, når der skal handles vin næste gang. Hvis du gerne vil vide mere om vin i en fart, så har du en vinder i denne bog". Bibliotekerne"Alt, hvad man kan forestille sig af relevante og nyttige informationer og gode råd i forhold til målgruppen, er med.” Vinsiderne “Et skarpskåret og gedigent værk … den danske oversætter får sproget til at flyde … køb den hvis du vil have en hurtig introduktion til vinens verden.” Aarhus Update“Bogen kommer godt rundt i de vigtigste vinøse hjørner … Jancis Robinson op med en række vinmyter – fx den om, at virkelig god vin altid kommer i en flaske med hvælvet bund og at jo tungere flasken er, desto bedre er vinen. Og så er der myten om, at rosé og søde vine er for kvinder. Dertil svarer hun (meget rigtigt): Sludder og vrøvl! ”Vinekspert på 24 timer” er ikke en flot coffee table bog med masser af illustrationer, men derimod en yderst lærerig bog for den, der træder sine første skridt ind i vinens verden”. Vinavisen

Snabbkurs i vin från världens främsta kännare»En perfekt liten gå-bort-present till den vinintresserade.« | Malin Turunen, Allt om Mat»En ytterst trevlig bok, skriven i sympatiskt ton av brittiska Jancis Robinson, vinvärldens förmodligen främsta vinkritiker. Perfekt julklapp till den vinintresserade.« | Inrikes Jancis Robinson är en av världens främsta vinkännare och vinjournalister. I denna handbok delar hon med sig av sin expertis med lika delar auktoritet, fyndighet och lättsamhet.Du får lära dig namnen på de populäraste röda och vita druvorna och vad som kännetecknar dem. Du får lära dig vad som skiljer ett kaliforniskt sauvignon blanc-vin från ett nyzeeländskt. Du får lära dig vilka viner som är värda att spara och vilka som helst bör drickas redan ikväll. Du får lära dig hur man bäst matchar vinet i glaset med maten på tallriken, och du får veta vilka vinprylar som är värda att investera i - och vilka du med gott samvete kan hoppa över. Och, inte minst, du får lära dig hur man egentligen beställer vin på krogen.Vinexpert på 24 timmar är rik på kunskap men fri från snobberi. En rolig, opretentiös och genuint användbar guide till världens mest mytomspunna dryck.JANCIS ROBINSON är en flerfaldigt prisbelönt brittisk författare och journalist som har utnämnts till »världens mest respekterade vinkritiker« av tidningen Decanter. Hon är den första person utanför vinindustrin som utsetts till Master of Wine och hon har tilldelats den brittiska hedersorden OBE av drottning Elizabeth, vars vinkällare hon numera styr över. Jancis Robinson är författare till en mängd vinböcker, däribland The Oxford Companion to Wine, Wine Grapes och The World Atlas of Wine.Om Jancis Robinsons tidigare böcker:»The Oxford Companion to Wine är ett måste för alla som är i branschen och erbjuder njutbar läsning om du är det minsta nyfiken på varför vin är så fängslande.« | THE NEW YORK TIMES»Utan tvekan världens mest omfattande vinguider. Och bäst av allt, det är inget torrt uppslagsverk utan är skrivet med en fyndig insiders tilltal.« | TOWN & COUNTRY»Den viktigaste vinboken på många år.« | FERMENTATION

"A compact, breezy, one-shot wine seminar for novices. If carignan or claret are still vinous mysteries to you, look here for answers" (New York Times). Many wine drinkers wish they knew more without having to understand every nuance or attend expensive wine tastings. In this pithy, comprehensive guide, anyone can learn all that is really important about wine in a single day. Wine writer Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit, and approachability, tackling questions such as how to select the right bottle at retail, what wine labels signify, how to understand the properties of color and aroma, and how to match food and wine. Robinson's proposition is irresistible: In just 24 hours, anyone can become a wine expert. So pour a glass and get reading "The authoritative voice of a master of wine who has been educating us about it for four decades. Don't expect gospel--just an invitation to learn the basics and fall in love with wine on your own terms." --Washington Post Note: The simulated wine stains on the cover of the book are a design element and are intentional.

From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pagesWine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit and approachability. From the difference between red and white, to the shape of bottles and their labels, descriptions of taste, colour and smell, to pairing wine with food and the price-quality correlation, Robinson helps us make the most of this mysteriously delicious drink.Jancis Robinson has been called 'the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world' by Decantermagazine. In 1984 she was the first person outside the wine trade to qualify as a Master of Wine. The Financial Times wine writer, she is the author/editor of dozens of wine books, including Wine Grapes (Allen Lane), The Oxford Companion to Wine (OUP) and The World Atlas of Wine (Mitchell Beazley). Her award-winning website, www.JancisRobinson.com has subscribers in 100 countries.

Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book "This 1,280-page book lists thousands of grapes, minor and major, precisely described. Listed in its pages are grapes I never knew existed but now, somehow, cannot forget." -Wall Street JournalAn indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's leading wine experts.Where do wine grapes come from and how are grape varieties related to one another? What is the historical background of each one? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make?Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct (and incorrect) synonyms, this book examines grapes and wine as never before. Here is a complete, alphabetically presented profile of all grape varieties of relevance to the wine lover, charting the relationships between them and including unique and astounding family trees, their characteristics in the vineyard, and--most important--what the wines made from them taste like.Presented in a stunning design with eight-page gatefolds that reveal the family trees, and a rich variety of full-color illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's century-old classic ampelography, the text will deepen readers' understanding of grapes and wine with every page. Combining Jancis Robinson's worldview and nose for good writing and good wines with Julia Harding's research, expertise, and attention to detail plus Dr. Vouillamoz's unique level of scholarship, Wine Grapes offers essential and original information in greater depth and breadth than has ever been available before. This is a book for wine students, wine experts, and wine lovers everywhere.

An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world's greatest experts.Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? What sort of wines do they make and, most importantly, what do they taste like? Using the most cutting-edge DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct (and highlighting almost as many incorrect) synonyms, this particularly beautiful book includes revelatory grape family trees, and a rich variety of illustrations from Viala and Vermorel's seminal ampelography with century-old illustrations. Combining Jancis Robinson's world view, nose for good writing and good wines with Julia Harding's expertise and attention to detail plus Dr Vouillamoz's unique level of scholarship, Wine Grapes offers essential and original information in greater depth and breadth than has ever been available before. A book for wine students, wine experts and wine lovers everywhere.AWARDSBest Wine, Beer and Spirits Book and winner of the Jane Grigson award, IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Awards 2014A wine book of the year, 2013, The Times, LondonFaiveley International Wine Book of the Year 2013, Roederer AwardsBest Viticulture Book 2013, OIV AwardsBest Drink Book 2012, Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink AwardsBest Beverage Book 2012, James Beard AwardsBest Drink Book 2012, André Simon AwardsHall of Fame for Best Wine Book 2012, Gourmand World Cookbook AwardsBest Drinks Book 2012, Wine & Spirits magazineOne of the V&A's '100 books essential for preserving humanity'