Adam Rogers is Articles Editor at Wired and he’s just released a book on the history and science of Booze. His book, Proof: The Science of Booze ($19) offers a glimpse into the processes associated with some of our favorite beverages. His journey takes us from the whiskey-making mecca of the Scottish Highlands to some of the most sophisticated gene-sequencing labs in the world. He delves into the physics, molecular biology, organic chemistry and even metallurgy and how they all impart the taste to that wonderful elixir.
Written by whittling professional, Chris Lubkemann, the Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book ($11) provides you 43 different whittling projects for your downtime. All you need is some small pieces of wood and a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Besides the 43 projects and the step by step instructions, the book teaches you how to choose the […]