Rose and the Earth Defense Corps raced to master the enigmatic technology
Shortlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and recommended by The New York Times
works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband
and traces the happy and desperate events that led to Winnie's coming to America in 1949
a mother opens her front door to discover her son's body
A History of the World in 6 Glasses Format:Paperback Rose and the Earth DefenseThroughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer