I bought it used and was reading it normally. It's a used item. Please note that it may take some time to ship. [Revised for the first time in 7 years, making it even easier to use!] "NBA New Official Cocktail Book," published in 2009, has been used by many as a textbook that comprehensively covers the knowledge and techniques that professional bartenders should know. This revision has been modified to meet the needs of the field, such as changing the spelling of liquor names to be more understandable for the current era. In addition, the book includes the overall winning works from the 36th National Bartenders Skills Competition and subsequent competitions, as well as the winning works from the World Championships. All brands of liquor used are clearly stated, and recipes are introduced to make it easier to recreate the actual works.