Purchased this book, along with another bartending book, when I took a Bar Management course for my Hospitality degree. I found this book to be most useful as the recipes are numerous and there is a great deal of other information that is quite useful. There are sections in the book on planning parties, how to stock your bar, garnishes, barware/glassware, and of course, information on being a responsible bartender.
If you are looking for something awesome to whip upfor yourself one night or to impress your guests at your next party, I highly recommend purchasing this book!