"The Pocket Idiots Guide to Bartending" by Alan Axelrod is a brand new paperback book published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1998. This guide covers the topic of beverages, specifically focusing on alcoholic drinks and bartending techniques. With 208 pages, this book is filled with tips and tricks for mixing and serving various alcoholic beverages, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in honing their bartending skills. The inclusion of illustrations and the expertise of the author and staff from Players Club add to the informative and entertaining content of this bartending guide.