Explains how to mix a variety of cocktails and provides advice on methods for serving alcoholic beverages, throwing a cocktail party, and finding a bartending job.
Getting into a college can be the most stressful ordeal a student can face, with endless planning, test-taking, competition, the torturous wait for an answer. . . . Now six undergraduates at Harvard reveal the secrets they learned while applying to the country's top colleges. With wit and common sense, they share tips you won't get from college counselors--because these students have actually faced the process themselves . . . and beaten it! Learn how to: - Clean up your image in high school and capitalize on your strengths - Choose the right college using factors that really matter - Make your personal essay stand out with examples of essays that worked and why. - Finance your education, no matter what your means Also including: - Surprising, fun facts, and a useful glossary of common admissions terms - Quotes from current students on their experiences and regrets
The Essential Bartending Crash Course Do you know how to set up a full bar for that party you're having? How much vermouth to use when your first guest requests a "dry martini on the rocks?" How to measure out a shot of alcohol using the three-count method? You'll find the answers to all of these questions and much more in this indispensable guide. Rather than teaching you recipes for drinks you've never heard of and will never have to make, the authors focus on the fundamentals of bartending--using the tools, learning the terminology and drink mnemonics, and setting up for a cocktail party. This book will transform the most ignorant imbiber into a sauce-slinger extraordinaire, ready to go out and bartend recreationally or professionally. This guide includes: -Basic bar setups, tools, and helpful techniques -Hundreds of recipes for the most popular drinks and punches, from chocolate martinis to salty dogs -New chapters featuring everything a bartender needs to know about beer and wine -A new and improved guide to throwing a fabulous cocktail party -Hints on finding a bartending job -Diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tips throughout.
Explains how to mix a variety of cocktails and provides advice on methods for serving alcoholic beverages, throwing a cocktail party, and finding a bartending job.
You might say that after certifying 60,000 individuals in the art of drink mixing, the folks at Harvard Student Agencies know how to make a Martini. Or a Stinger. Or a Sloe Comfortable Scr...Well, you've probably heard of that one. But did you know that the name tells you how to make the drink? Sloe refers to sloe gin, comfortable refers to Southern Comfort, and so on. That's just one of the innumerable tips you'll find in The Official Harvard Student Agencies Bartending Course. Based on their wildly popular course, the book takes the most ignorant imbiber and turns him or her into a sauce-slinger extraordinaire, ready to go out and get that dream job as a bartender. This guide includes: -Basic bar setups, tools, and helpful procedures -Recipes for the most popular mixed drinks, punches, and nonalcoholic alternatives -How to throw a fabulous cocktail party -Hints on the job hunt -Legal responsibilities of the bartender -Illustrations and bonus information throughout
Getting into a college can be the most stressful ordeal a student can face, with endless planning, test-taking, competition, the torturous wait for an answer. . . . Now six undergraduates at Harvard reveal the secrets they learned while applying to the country's top colleges. With wit and common sense, they share tips you won't get from college counselors--because these students have actually faced the process themselves . . . and beaten it! Learn how to: - Clean up your image in high school and capitalize on your strengths - Choose the right college using factors that really matter - Make your personal essay stand out with examples of essays that worked and why. - Finance your education, no matter what your means Also including: - Surprising, fun facts, and a useful glossary of common admissions terms - Quotes from current students on their experiences and regrets
The Essential Bartending Crash Course Do you know how to set up a full bar for that party you're having? How much vermouth to use when your first guest requests a "dry martini on the rocks?" How to measure out a shot of alcohol using the three-count method? You'll find the answers to all of these questions and much more in this indispensable guide. Rather than teaching you recipes for drinks you've never heard of and will never have to make, the authors focus on the fundamentals of bartending--using the tools, learning the terminology and drink mnemonics, and setting up for a cocktail party. This book will transform the most ignorant imbiber into a sauce-slinger extraordinaire, ready to go out and bartend recreationally or professionally. This guide includes: -Basic bar setups, tools, and helpful techniques -Hundreds of recipes for the most popular drinks and punches, from chocolate martinis to salty dogs -New chapters featuring everything a bartender needs to know about beer and wine -A new and improved guide to throwing a fabulous cocktail party -Hints on finding a bartending job -Diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tips throughout.
Whether you want to walk along the Seine, explore Monet's hidden collection, bike along cheery canals, or take in a burlesque show, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels have plenty to offer--and Let's Go's student researchers have found it all for you. Need an affordable place to sleep? We've got you covered (don't forget your sleep sack). Hungry? We'll show you the way to a prix fixe served in complete darkness. We've hunted down the facts and freebies that students want so you can enjoy these three cities to the fullest, complete with café au lait, cherry beer, and chocolate--lots and lots of chocolate. Grab a copy of Let's Go Paris, Amsterdam & Brussels, and gear up for a European excursion unlike any other. Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travel guides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable travel experiences for our readers.
Welcome to Italy, the laid-back land of Roman majesty, Tuscan sunshine, and Venetian romance--at least, that's what they say in the tourist brochures. Our student researchers have lived the real vita bella--dodging rogue scooters, unscheduled bus strikes, and overeager Italian suitors--in order to bring you the coverage that really matters. Their irreverent, in-depth commentary will keep you entertained through scores of Michelangelos and Medicis, and guide you straight to the best gelaterias in town. Whether you're studying abroad in one city or hostel-hopping between all three, Let's Go Rome, Venice & Florence will prepare you for an adventure you'll never forget. Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travel guides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable travel experiences for our readers. Let's Go has been on the road for 50 years and counting: We're on a mission to provide our readers with sharp, fresh coverage packed with socially responsible opportunities to go beyond tourism.
Let's Go Budget Paris is a budget traveler's ticket to getting the most out of a trip to Paris--without breaking the bank. Whether you want to jostle with the crowds at the Louvre for a closer look at the Mona Lisa, pay your respects to Jim Morrison at the Cimetière du Père Lachaise, or down some drinks at one of the many bars on the Bastille's rue de Lappe, this slim, easy-to-carry guide is packed with dollar-saving information to help you make every penny count. Let's Go Budget Paris also includes neighborhood maps to help you get oriented, plus eight pages' worth of color photos to whet your appetite for sightseeing. From how to get discount tickets for museums, performances, and public transportation to where to find cheap eats and affordable accommodations, Let's Go Budget Paris has got you covered--and it's small enough to fit in your back pocket. Let's Go Budget Guides are for travelers who want to spend less but have more fun, students with more time than money, and anyone who appreciates a good deal. Let's Go Budget guides are written by Harvard student researchers. And who better than a starving student to figure out how to stretch a budget--and discover what's free and fun along the way? Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable--yet low-cost--travel experiences for our readers.
Offering a comprehensive guide to economical travel in diverse regions of the world, these innovative new versions of the popular handbooks feature sidebars highlighting essential tips and facts, information on a wide range of itineraries, transportation options, off-the-beaten-path adventures, expanded lodging and dining options in every price range, nightlife options, enhanced cultural coverage, shopping tips, 3-D topographical maps, regional culinary specialties, cost-cutting tips and other essentials. Original.
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Italy is the place for amazing food, the best vino, epic art, unparalleled natural beauties, and some seriously tight leather pants. Though you probably won't catch any of our student researchers in leather pants, they know Italy as the Italians do. They've endured gallons of gelato, pounds of pizza, miles of museums, countless clubs, and as many ruins as the Romans left behind--all to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of Italy, with plenty of witty asides. Get ready to experience adventure and la dolce far niente with Let's Go Italy. Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travel guides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. Armed with pens, notebooks, and a few changes of underwear stuffed in their backpacks, our student researchers go across continents, through time zones, and above expectations to seek out invaluable travel experiences for our readers. Let's Go has been on the road for 50 years and counting: We're on a mission to provide our readers with sharp, fresh coverage packed with socially responsible opportunities to go beyond tourism.
Ever thought about making that "L'auberge Espagnole" dream a reality? Here at Let's Go, we're all about wacky melting pots of European twentysomethings living under the same Barcelona roof. Squeezed between the mesmerizing blue waters of the Mediterranean and the green Tibidabo hills, this colorful city will entertain even the most devil-may-care partiers and fashionistas. Let's Go's intrepid team of researchers has packed this guide to the brim with the best advice on where to find affordable and delicious food, comfortable beds, raging nightlife, and the most vibrant culture in every corner of the city. So pack your bags and pick up a copy of "Let's Go Barcelona" as you get ready for an adventure you'll never forget.
Welcome to Paris -- Let's Go style. The student researchers have roamed the streets of the City of Lights to bring travelers fresh, exciting coverage -- from their penniless student pockets to yours. Need an affordable place to sleep? Don't forget your sleep sack! Hungry? Try a prix fixe served in complete darkness. And on those rainy days, Let's Go have travelers wandering Monet's hidden collection before they can say ""merveilleux."" Pack your bags, perfect your accent, and grab "Let's Go Paris" -- it will be an unforgettable experience.
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