The Twelfth Doctor is sucked into a murder investigation on the International Coffee Roasting Station, the most caffeinated place in the universe. A killer is on the loose ; one who only emerges in the dark. Can the Doctor solve the mystery before the lights go out forever?.
a double tall tale of caffeine, commerce, and culture
Clark, Taylor
2008
Traces the history of the Starbucks Corporation, discussing how American culture has been influenced by the company and exploring key issues, such as gentrification and fair trade, that have arisen as Starbucks becomes more popular and powerful.
A wild ride through the history of coffee offers a humorous revisionist take on world events with this magic bean as the prime mover of everything from Napoleon's downfall to the prosperity of America.
Zee brews a pot of coffee to wake his parents so he can climb into bed with them, but after spilling two full mugs he has too little coffee left to do the job unless he can think of a new plan.
Contents: The World of Coffee; The History of Coffee; Coffee Around the World; The Art of Coffee Drinking; The Recipes; Cream Desserts and Hot Puddings; Souffles and Meringues; Fruit Desserts Frozen Desserts; Cake and Torte Recipes; Pies, Tarts and Pastries; Sweets, Biscuits and Breads; Suppliers and Acknowledgements; Index.
wake up to the hidden dangers of America's #1 drug
Cherniske, Stephen Snehan
1998
Explains why caffeine is one of the most addictive drugs in the United States, and discusses what the dangers of caffeine abuse are, how people can reduce their caffeine intake with out the symptoms of withdrawal, how to boost energy without caffeine, and other related topics.
Presents a comprehensive history of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola from ancient times through to the twenty-first century, and discusses their individual importance throughout the centuries to culture and society.
how Starbucks fought for its life without losing its soul
Schultz, Howard
2011
Howard Schultz, chairman, president, and CEO of Starbucks, details the problems that began to plague the company as sales fell and stock prices shrank in the years leading up to 2008. Schultz discusses how he and others worked to reform the company and put it back on the right track and details the decision-making process that allowed the company to be put back on the path to profitability and growth.
Traces the five hundred-year history of coffee from its obscure beginnings in east Africa in the fifteenth century to its popularity throughout the world in the twenty-first.
