Robert Austin
A Half Century's Ride
Bob Austin was likely the only person to ride a bicycle down the West Coast in the summer of 1961. If he wasn't, he is surely the only one to do it alone, at the age of 16 and in 14 riding days. And he is surely the only one to have repeated the ride a half-century later. In 1961, Bob kept a diary of his high-speed Odyssey. That diary, written in blue ball-point pen on a pad of complimentary Union Pacific stationery, survives and serves as one of the two main sources for his book. The second main source is the daily blog of his 2011 ride, as posted on blogspot.com.
The bulk of the book is organized into 19 sections, representing the number of days Bob took to do the repeat ride in 2011. Fourteen of the sections include the 1961 diary page corresponding as closely as possible to the 2011 day's ride. The closing sections of the book are an account of the months and early years following Bob's 1961 ride, how it impacted him emotionally and physically and how it changed him. An Epilogue, including the year and a half between the end of the 2011 ride and early 2013, brings the reader full circle.
Debbie Thomas
FORK ME!
In Fork Me, Debbie Thomas shares her candid and hilarious account of trading a corporate career for the unpredictable life
of a restaurant owner—despite having zero experience in the industry. With unfiltered wit and a knack for turning the absurd into entertainment, Debbie takes readers behind the scenes of the high-stakes hospitality world.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Kitchen Calamities: From botched dishes to staff meltdowns, discover the true chaos of running a restaurant.
- Eccentric Customers: Laugh out loud at the unforgettable characters who waltz through the dining room doors.
- You’ve Got to Be Kidding Moments: The jaw-dropping challenges that only the restaurant world could serve up.
- Heartfelt Humor: A witty yet heartfelt tribute to resilience and adaptability in the face of endless surprises.
- Behind-the-Scenes Insight: A peek into the rollercoaster journey of a 14-year restaurant veteran.
Debbie Thomas
Rhône Varietals, A Coloring Exploration (The World of Wine Through Color)
Discover a creative escape with the Adult Wine & Food Pairing Coloring Book, where fine dining meets artistic flair. This unique coloring book is perfect for wine and food enthusiasts who want to explore pairing inspiration while embracing their inner artist. Each page features illustrations of delicious dishes and wine pairings.
Whether you’re sipping your favorite vintage or looking for a relaxing activity, this coloring book offers a tasteful way to relax, learn, and indulge in the finer things in life. It is a perfect gift for wine lovers, foodies, and anyone who enjoys a dash of creativity with their favorite white, rose or red
wine.
TIffani Goff
Loving Tiara
Tiffani and Lou were living everyone's dream until suddenly they weren't. Their immediate love and attraction for one another were all-consuming, and they married two months after Tiffani graduated from college. They both grew up in affluent families, but suddenly they found themselves without enough money to survive, and Tiffani was already pregnant. Their lack of adequate finances was only the beginning of their problems.
Their second daughter was born with a
rare genetic disease, and they found themselves pregnant with a third daughter despite Lou having a vasectomy. When you think they can't endure any more tragedy, they do and find a way to handle it with grace, humor, and love. Tiffani and Lou will inspire you with their love for one other, their children, and how far they are willing to go to give Tiara the best life possible.