Though originally meant as a stand-alone anthology, the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection has evolved into an annual celebration of speculative fiction. Our tenth installment in the annual anthology features not only the winners from our annual writing competition and Reader's Choice Awards, but also selected stories from previous installments as we look back on where we have been. On behalf of all of the authors that have published with us over the years, we thank all of our readers who have supported our publications. This anthology would not exist without the support and feedback of our readers. In this installment: The Calm Before by Raz Greenberg Karma by Calvin Demmer Confessions of a Postmodern Galatea by Liz Schriftsteller Winter of the Gods by Elena Clark More Than Blood by Jessica Simms Quiverfull by Josh Pearce The Courtesan of Xanadu Street by Anna Cates The Talking Pen by David Lawrence Technicolor Peace Joy by Margret A. Treiber As I Storm the Keep Alone by Hiroko Talbot Hydromancer by Jason Bougger To Dine with A Demon by Julie Ann Dawson The Super-Man in Black by James Zahardis The Alpha Predator of the Really Huge Woods: A Parody by Thom Clink The Gunslinger with No Hands by Thaxson Patterson II Reflections by Karen Heslop Gho by C. R. Hodges

Bardic Tales and Sage Advice (Volume X)

Literature & Fiction

LAWRENCE, David

Simms, Jessica

Demmer, Calvin

Dawson, Julie Ann

Greenberg, Raz

Sadler, Lynn Veach

Schriftsteller, Liz

Clark, Elena

Pearce, Josh

Cates, Anna

Short Stories & Anthologies

Bards and Sages Publishing

I Know Coffee Series: Book 1
Whether you plan to start your own coffee farm or not, understanding the harvest process is the first step in developing your coffee knowledge. By the time you finish this book you will:
Discover the coffee bean’s life from the moment the plant starts to grow until it is dried at the mill.Have an excellent insight into why certain coffee tastes the way it does.Be able to make more educated guesses about flavor notes when buying coffee.Know how to grow your own coffee if you really want to!

Harvesting Coffee: The Life of a Coffee Bean from Planting to Processing (I Know Coffee)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Independently published

The growing, processing, and roasting give a coffee bean its flavor potential, but proper grinding and brewing is the key to unlocking these flavors in your cup. When you get done reading this book, you'll know the how and why of a variety of brewing methods, including espresso, drip, pour over, immersion, and cold brewing techniques. Different brewing methods will bring out different flavors from the bean. The knowledge in this book will help you decide which method is the best one for your tastes--and how to do it right, so you get the same great taste every time you brew.

Brewing and Grinding Coffee: How to Make Good Coffee at Home (I Know Coffee)

I Know Coffee Series: Book 7 You've likely heard the coffee professionals in your local coffee shop or roaster talking about the different exciting flavor notes their beans produce--and have then found yourself disappointed when you brew the beans at home and just taste coffee. Just like with tasting wine, developing your palate to pick out the subtle notes present in high-quality coffee beans can take time and practice, but will yield delicious dividends. This book gives you a crash course in tasting coffee. It includes information on what notes you can often expect from different growing regions and roast levels, advice on how to train your palate, information on the tasting wheels used by professionals, and tips about how professional tasters brew their coffee to best taste the layers of flavors. Some coffees are quite complex, with aromas and flavors that can be both subtle and fleeting. This book will help you learn how to taste it like a barista.

Tasting Coffee: Coffee Cupping Techniques to Unleash the Bean! (I Know Coffee)

A well-brewed shot is only the first step to creating the sweet taste and creamy texture latte and cappuccino lovers crave.The steaming of the milk is equally important to making the perfect latte or cappuccino!This book will walk you through the correct practices of steaming all varieties of milk, including non-dairy options, whether you’re using a commercial espresso machine or a hand-held frother.You’ll also learn the differences between the various drinks and the basics of latte art, for when you’re ready to take your milk steaming to the next level.Unlike what most people believe, you don’t need expensive equipment to steam milk and you can get pro results in your home kitchen. The only thing that is stopping you is having the know-how. If are serious about coffee, get this book, and read it!

Steaming Milk: Want that Perfect Latte or Cappuccino? (I Know Coffee)

Cooking by Ingredient

I Know Coffee Series: Book 3
How a bean is grown determines its flavor potential, but it’s the roasting that brings those flavors out and creates the rich, complex flavors in the coffee that we drink.
Changing the roast level can bring out completely different notes and flavors from a bean, and is just as important to the cup’s ultimate profile as the growing and processing.
This book will explore how coffee beans are roasted, both in large-scale operations and by home enthusiasts.Find out:<ul>
<li>What roast levels work best with what beans</li>
<li>How to roast for a certain brewing method</li>
<li>What you’ll need to set up your own roaster at home</li>
<li>What are the coffee roasting process and stages</li>
<li>The different coffee bean types</li>
<li>Where to get unroasted coffee beans</li>
<li>Coffee roasting profiles</li>
<li>How to roast your own coffee commercialy</li>
<li>Traditional coffee roasting at home</li>
<li>The perfect coffee roasting time</li>
</ul>

Roasting Coffee: How to Roast Green Coffee Beans like a Pro (I Know Coffee)

Baking

This book is designed to walk you through everything you need to know about coffee from the seed to the cup.
This book includes books 1,2,3,4 and 7 from the "I Know Coffee" series.
Terrific, up-to-date overview. One of the best coffee books available now. - Amazon Top Contributor
It begins with an overview of cultivars and varieties, and the major differences between the three primary coffee-growing regions (Africa, Asia, and the Americas). This chapter will also give an explanation of harvesting, processing and drying methods, and the ways those can impact the bean’s development and most prominent flavor notes.
For many the coffee-drinking experience is all about the complexity of the flavors, and blending beans can be very helpful in that regard. Beans can be blended either pre- or post-roasting; the second chapter of this book will walk you through the typical best practices for creating your own blends.
Keep in mind that the same bean can taste drastically different, depending on how dark you roast it. The basics of coffee roasting in this book following blending, though you can certainly swap the order in your own process if you’d prefer.
Finally, there’s the part of the process that the majority of people have at least a passing familiarity with: the grinding and brewing. These two aspects of the process are inextricably linked, with certain grind sizes working best for certain brewing methods. Each brewing method brings out its own unique characteristics of the bean; similar to roast levels, a bean that’s brewed as espresso could have a completely different flavor profile than the same bean brewed using a French press.
The book finishes with how professionals taste coffee, and how you can train your own palate to pick out the distinctive flavor notes.

I Know Coffee: Harvesting, Blending, Roasting, Brewing, Grinding & Tasting Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and especially in the United States, where over 80% of adults are regular java drinkers.
A coffee shop can be more than just a place to grab a quick cup. Many of them double as social hubs or performing spaces, making them important fixtures in their community.
Coffee shop ownership is demanding, but they can also give you both financial and personal rewards in return for your time and effort.If you’ve always dreamed of opening your own coffee shop, this book will get you started on the right path.

Starting Your Own Coffee Shop: Opening & Running a Successful Coffee Business

Business & Money

Industries

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