Five-star chef, London Cartwright is on her way home, having renewed her passions for cooking and... well other things. But a storm lands her in Detroit where an old flame kindles yet more passions for cooking... and other things.

Benny's wife has been kidnapped.Benny is a rich man but he won't be paying a ransom.Instead, he sends his mistress to a tropical island, as security...In case the wife comes back.The Security is a fast-paced, action-filled psychological thriller told from the viewpoint of the mistress as she becomes a pawn in a game between husbands and wives, government agencies, and one determined serial killer. With plenty of twists and surprise revelations, the story races ...

Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) are the hottest strategyfor beginners and seasoned investors. This bookprovides a proven blueprint for developing your ownportfolio, without making any of the mistakesso common to other investment vehicles."... The Bible for first-time as well as seasonedInvestors who want to develop a portfolio ofcash-flowing properties"Martin Kuev of MK Properties and the Vaughan Investors Group“It’s ...

Men don't think about dieting much.But once we pass adolescence, settle down in a new career, new family, new lifestyle....we put on a few pounds. Our spouses are constantly dieting but we, as men, don't think about it much. Sure, we want to lose a few pounds. But do we have to do it the same way our women do, constantly buying new books, watching endless videos, going to meetings? No, that would be unthinkable. There is too much work to do; too much sports to watch. In this (very small) b...

Fourteen experts examine the current state of Central Valley prehistoric research and provide an important touchstone for future archaeological study of the regionThe Mississippi Valley region has long played a critical role in the development of American archaeology and continues to be widely known for the major research of the early 1950s. To bring the archaeological record up to date, fourteen Central Valley experts address diverse topics including the distribut...

Men don't think about dieting much.But once we pass adolescence, settle down in a new career, new family, new lifestyle....we put on a few pounds. Our spouses are constantly dieting but we, as men, don't think about it much. Sure, we want to lose a few pounds. But do we have to do it the same way our women do, constantly buying new books, watching endless videos, going to meetings? No, that would be unthinkable. There is too much work to do; too much sports to watch. In this (very small) b...

It is the summer of 2005, the year of fear and loathing in America. Seattle resident Justin Raines wants to do something about the deplorable state of the human race. When his friend, Shelby Mirabeau, suggests launching a new world religion focused on accepting responsibility, Justin agrees only because he lacks a better idea. When their first laughable attempts at a launch fail, Shelby pushes Justin into an unholy alliance with Matthias Bender, the dark angel of American capitalism, who s...

Songs are "The Gifts of Ghosts" (Book 1 of this series by Robert T Morrow). "The Secrets of Ghosts" is Book2 of the trilogy series. They say wickedness, lies and secrets will always find you out, but some secrets are better left unfound. "The Secrets of Ghosts".The 2nd volume of a Rock & Roll Fairytale for the 21st Century.Sophia Coppola, or "Speedy Copp" as she is better known in San Francisco, where she takes her job in the Traffic Police...

"[An] accessible, well-researched introduction to the people and principles behind the show's creation . . . Essential." — Choice (An Outstanding Academic Title of the Year)By the late 1960s more than a few critics of American culture groused about the condition of television programming and, in particular, the quality and content of television shows for children. In the eyes of the reform-minded, commercial television crassly exploited young viewers; its v...

The City of Ghosts is the third novel in the "Skulk Rock" trilogy. Another Rock and Roll fairytale.It follows on from "The Gifts of Ghosts" and "The Secrets of Ghosts".San Francisco is, indeed, a 'city of ghosts' without The Lowdown Dirtkickers, Don Estrada, Jimmy 'English" Smith and, of course, Marv.An over-exuberant San Francisco Mayor has decided to implement short cuts to law and order. A decent objective, but so easy to go too ...

Outstanding Academic Title for 2007, Choice MagazineBy the late 1960s more than a few critics of American culture groused about the condition of television programming and, in particular, the quality and content of television shows for children. In the eyes of the reform-minded, commercial television crassly exploited young viewers; its violence and tastelessness served no higher purpose than the bottom line.The Children's Television Workshop (CTW)—and its fresh ap...

"Studies of Birds Killed in Nocturnal Migration" by Robert Morrow Mengel and Harrison Bruce Tordoff is a comprehensive examination of the impact of artificial light on migratory birds. The authors meticulously document the phenomenon of bird fatalities during nocturnal migration, highlighting the role of urban lighting and other human-made structures. Through extensive field studies and data collection, they provide insights into the behavioral patterns of various bird species as they navi...