"Liquid Bread: Beer and Brewing in Cross-Cultural Perspective" by Helen Macbeth is a textbook published by Berghahn Books, Incorporated in 2013. It explores the subject area of cooking and social science through the lens of beer and brewing practices in different cultures. The book delves into the anthropology of food and nutrition, specifically focusing on the cultural significance of alcoholic beverages like beer. With a trade paperback format and 264 pages, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the role of beer in various societies from a cross-cultural perspective.