The Bible of Booze. It's the worlds oldest pleasure (after sex). Its praises have been sung by drinkers from Babe Ruth to Nikita Kruschev, Janis Joplin to Jack Nicholson, F. Scott FItzgerald to John F. Kennedy. Finally, here's a book that raises a glass to this most sublime (and unjustly maligned) of human pursuits. Including facts, fictions, trivia, advice, and quotations from history's greatest drinkers. Tips For Drunks is the indispensable barstool companion for everything you ever wanted to know about: -The History of Hard Drink - from Babylon to Prohibition -Alcohol in the Raw- from Hops to Aromatics -Jargon for Juicers - or Just What the Hell is "Horsey" Wine? -The Atlas for Elbow Benders - Easy Reference Maps of Blue Laws across the USA -Philosophically Drinking - The Difference between a Beer Buzz and a Tequila High, and does Schnapps Really Soothe the Soul? -Practical Tips - from Smuggling Drinks into a Concert to Drinking on an Empty Stomach PLUS Jailhouse Recipes, BAC Levels During Famous Accidents, The Drinkers' Hall of Fame Praise for the first edition, titled 100 Proof: "Usually we'd say that books and booze go together like Sunday school and crystal meth, but this 'indispensable barstool companion' makes focusing your bloodshot eyes worthwhile." - Maxim Magazine "The chapter on hangover cures is a must read" - Playboy "Spilling over with heroic tales of imbibing through the ages, as well as useful hangover cures of rich and famous boozers." - Detour "...With this book beside you, there's nothing stopping you from being the undisputed champion of intoxicant trivia the next time you belly up to the bar" -Weekly Planet
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