Textbooks

Textbooks for VESTA Courses. Materials and Textbooks can be obtained from the Missouri State University-West Plains Drago Bookstore.

Course Textbook
VIN 105

Required Text - VIN 105

  • Tro, Nivaldo J. (2014). Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition). Prentice Hall. ISBN 10: 03-2191-029-X | ISBN 13: 978-03-2191-029-5*
    *Be sure to get the USA/American version. Some “Global Versions” do not have the same exercises. The correct textbook will have 19 chapters, not 17.
    Pay close attention to the ISBN!
VIN 106

Required Text - VIN 106

  • Kuhn, K. F. (2020). Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1-119-62990-0 (paperback) or ISBN: 978-1-119-62991-7 (ePDF)
VIN 110

Required Text - VIN 110

  • Fugelsang, K. C., & Edwards, C. G. (2007). Wine Microbiology: Practical Applications and Procedures (2nd ed.). New York: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC. ISBN-13: 978-03-8733-341-0
  • Wilker, K., Harris T., Odneal, M. and Dharmadhikari, M. (2016). Making Wine for Home Use. State Fruit Experiment Station of Missouri State University.
VIN 111

Required Text - VIN 111

  • Dami, I., Bordelon, B., Ferree, D. C., Brown, M., Ellis, M. A., Williams, R. N., & Doohan, D. (2005). Midwest Grape Production Guide. Bulletin 919. Publisher: Ohio State University Extension. ASIN: B002SE1E6K. This is a free download at: https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/mw_grape_productn_b919.pdf
  • Wolf, T. K. (2008). Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America. Natural Resource, Agriculture & Engineering Service (NRAES) Cooperative Extension. ISBN-13: 978-19-3339-512-8. A free PDF version is available here: Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America (NRAES 145) (cornell.edu).
  • Zabadal, T. J., Dami, I. E., Goffinet, M. C., Martinson, T. E., & Chien, M. L. (2007). Winter Injury to Grapevines and Methods of Protection. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E2930. https://shop.msu.edu/products/bulletin-e2930-pdf
VIN 112

Required Text - VIN 112

  • Mauseth, J. D. (2019). Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-28-415735-2
VIN 130

No Text Required - VIN 130

No textbook is required for this course.

Recommended Reference

  • Wagner, P., Olsen, J., & Thach, L. (2017). Wine Marketing & Sales: Success strategies for a saturated market (3rd ed.). Board and Bench Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-19-3587-944-2
VIN 146

Required Text - VIN 146

  • Pambianchi, D. (2008). Techniques in Home Winemaking: The Comprehensive Guide to Making Château-Style Wines. Vehicule Press. ISBN 13: 978-15-5065-236-9.
VIN 147

Required Textbook - VIN 147

  • Rivard, D. (2009). The Ultimate Fruit Winemakers Guide: The Complete Reference Manual for All fruit Winemakers. Bacchus Enterprises Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-14-4145-092-0

Recommended Reference

  • Fermentation Handbook and Cider Handbook by Scott Laboratories. These are free publications that can be downloaded from Scott Laboratories at https://www.scottlab.com Click on the “Fermentation Handbook
VIN 148

Required Text - VIN 148

  • Sanitation Guide for Wineries. (1971). Published by the Wine Institute.
  • Schuler, G.A., Nolan, M.P., Reynolds, A.E., & Hurst, W.C. (1999). Cleaning, sanitizing and pest control in food processing, storage and service areas. Athens, GA: University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service. This document is a free PDF posted on the course site.
  • Marriott, Norman G. and Gravani, Robert B. (2006). Principles of Food Sanitation. (5th ed.). Food Science Texts Series. Springer Publishing.
  • Schmidt, R. H. (2009). Basic Elements of Equipment Cleaning and Sanitizing in Food Processing and Handling Operations. University of Florida IFAS Extension Document FS14.
VIN 160

Recommended Reference - VIN 160

  • Storm, D. R. (1997). Winery Utilities, Planning, Design, and Operation. Chapman and Hall.
VIN 202 No Text Required - VIN 202
VIN 211

Required Text - VIN 211
These three publications are accessible as pdf’s online at no cost – please download them for this class.

Recommended References

VIN 212

No Text Required - VIN 212

No textbook is required for this course. Reading materials will be assigned and posted on the online course site.

VIN 213 No textbook required - VIN 213
VIN 214

Required Text - VIN 214

  • Dami, I., Bordelon, B., Ferree, D. C., Brown, M., Ellis, M. A., Williams, R. N., & Doohan, D. (2005). Midwest Grape Production Guide. Bulletin 919. Publisher: Ohio State University Extension. This is a free download at: https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/mw_grape_productn_b919.pdf
  • Landers, J.A. (2016). Effective Vineyard Spraying: A Practical Guide for Growers (2nd ed). ISBN-13: 978-1495188459

Recommended Reference

  • Brannen P., & Smith, P. (Eds.). (2017). 2017 Southeast Regional Bunch Grape Integrated Management Guide. Available at: IPM/Production Guides | Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (smallfruits.org)
  • Bordelon, B., Foster, R., & Ellis, M. (Eds.). (2017). Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2018. Available at: https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/Pages/sfg_sprayguide.aspx
  • Isaacs, R., Flint, M. L., & Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. (2011). A pocket guide for grape IPM scouting in the North Central and Eastern U.S. Michigan State University Extension.
  • Ohio State University Extension (2004). Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook. Bulletin 861. Available at: https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/Documents/Midwest%20Sm%20Fruit%20861%201-24-11.pdf
  • Washington State University Extension (2017). 2017 Pest Management Guide for Grapes in Washington. Publication EB0762.
  • Winkler, A. J., Cook, J. A., Kliewer, W. M., & Lider, L. A. (1974). General Viticulture. University of California Press. ISBN: 978-05-2002-591-2.
  • Wolf, T. K. (2008). Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America. Natural Resource, Agriculture & Engineering Service (NRAES) Cooperative Extension. ISBN-13: 978-19-3339-512-8
VIN 215

Required Text - VIN 215

  • Wolf, T.K. (2008). Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America. Natural Resource, Agriculture & Engineering Service (NRAES) Cooperative Extension. ISBN 13: 139781933395128.
VIN 246

Required Text - VIN 246

  • Boulton, R. B., Singleton, V. L., Bisson, L. F., & Kunkee, R. E. (1999). Principles and practices of winemaking. Springer-Verlag Media. ISBN 13: 978-1-44-195190-8.

Recommended Reference

  • Zoecklein, B. W., Fugelsang, K. C., Gump, B. H., and Nury, F. S. (1995). Wine Analysis and Production. Springer Science+Business Media. ISBN 13: 978-8-12-390518-1
VIN 247

Required Text - VIN 247

  • Boulton, R. B., Singleton, V. L., Bisson, L. F., & Kunkee, R. E. (1999). Principles and practices of winemaking. Springer-Verlag Media. ISBN 13: 978-1-44-195190-8.

Recommended Reference

  • Zoecklein, B. W., Fugelsang, K. C., Gump, B. H., and Nury, F. S. (1995). Wine Analysis and Production. Springer Science+Business Media. ISBN 13: 978-8-12-390518-1
VIN 257 No Text Required - VIN 257
VIN 259 No Text Required - VIN 259
VIN 266

Required Text - VIN 266

  • Young, A. (2010). Making Sense of Wine Tasting: Your Essential Guide to Enjoying Wine (5th ed.). Published by Board and Bench Publishing (formerly the Wine Appreciation Guild). ISBN-13: 978-18-9126-703-1

Recommended Reference

VIN 268

Required Text - VIN 268

  • Basic Wine Analysis by Ray, K. DVD published by Missouri State University Mountain Grove Fruit Experiment Station.

The purchase of this resource is optional. To obtain the DVD go to https://ag.missouristate.edu/winery/wines.htm and click on the “Missouri State University Wines” link under Online stores in the center of the page. Then click on the “Books & DVDs” link on the lower right.

Recommended Reference

  • Boulton, R. B., Singleton, V. L., Bisson, L. F., & Kunkee, R. E. (1998). Principles and practices of winemaking. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. The Chapman and Hall Enology Library.
  • Iland, P., Bruer, N., Edwards, G., Weeks, S., & Wilkes, E. (2013). Chemical Analysis of Grapes and Wine: Techniques and Concepts. Australia: Patrick Iland Wine Promotions.
  • Jacobson, J. L. (2005). Introduction to wine laboratory practices and procedures. Springer Publications. ISBN-13: 978-0387243771
  • Zoecklein, B. W., Fugelsang, K. C., Gump, B. H., & Nury, F. S. (1995). Wine Analysis and Production. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-14-7576-980-7
VIN 270

Required Text - VIN 270

  • Wagner, P., Olsen, J., & Thach, L. (2019). Wine Marketing and Sales: Success Strategies for a Saturated Market (3rd ed.). ISBN-13: 978-1935879435
  • Scott, D. M. (2022). The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AL, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly (8th ed.). ISBN-13: 978-1119854289

Recommended Reference

  • Shankman, P. (2010). Customer Service, New Rules for a Social Media World. ISBN-13: 978-07-8974-709-9
VIN 271

No Text Required - VIN 271

Textbook TBD

VIN 272

Required Text - VIN 272

  • Weinzweig, A. (2004). Zingerman’s Guide to Giving Great Service: Treating Your Customers Like Royalty. Hyperion Press. ISBN-13: 978-0989349444

Recommended References

  • Scott, D. M. (2020). The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AL, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly (7th ed.). ISBN-13: 978-11-1965-154-3
  • Cockerell, Lee (2013). The Customer Rules: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service. Crown Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-7704-3560-8
  • Littauer, F. (1992). Personality Plus. Chicago, IL: Fleming H. Revell (Baker Publishing). ISBN-13: 978-08-0075-445-7
VIN 290

No Textbook Required - VIN 290

No required textbook for this course. Content from various state, federal, and safety organization websites will be accessed.

VIN 293

Required Text - VIN 293

  • Brady, N. C., & Weil, R. R. (2009). Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils. (3rd ed.). Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-01-3501-433-2
  • White, R. E. (2009). Understanding Vineyard Soils. Oxford University Press. ISBN 13: 978-01-9531-125-9