by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Cooking & Drinks |
From Atole de Canela and Buñuelos de Viento to Oreo Horchata Cheesecake and Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie, ¡Viva Desserts! is a scrumptious collection of traditional Mexican desserts and American desserts Mexicanized. With dessert items like conchas, churros, empanadas, and flan, all your favorite traditional Mexican treats are here. Then add in classic American cakes and pies with a Mexican twist and other Mexican treats with an American twist, and all your cravings will be covered! Nicole Presley, recipe developer and Mexican postres baker, delves into the craft of baking and offers tips and tricks with every recipe, giving dessert lovers everywhere the tools they need to play in their own kitchens. With full-color photography for every dessert and baking secrets that Nicole has learned through her own kitchen evolution, from kitchens in Los Angeles and Mexico, you’ll be able to bring the joy of Mexican and Mexican-American desserts into your own home. A beautiful and tasty celebration of culture!
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A rollicking true story of Bibles and bank robberies in Southern California, from a talented and highly praised gonzo journalist. NAMED A BEST TRUE CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Chas Smith grew up deeply enmeshed in the evangelical Christian world that grew out of Southern California in the late 1960s. His family included famous missionaries and megachurch pastors, but his cousin Daniel Courson was Grandma’s favorite. Smith looked up to Cousin Danny. He was handsome, adventurous, and smart, earned a degree from Bible college, and settled into a family and a stable career. Needless to say, it was a big surprise when Cousin Danny started robbing banks. Known as the “Floppy Hat Bandit,” Courson robbed 19 of them in a torrid six-week spree before being caught and sentenced to seven years. When he tried to escape, they tacked on another year. And when he finally got out, despite seeming to be back on the straight and narrow, Cousin Danny disappeared. Banks started getting robbed again. It seemed Cousin Danny might be gunning for the record. Smith’s Blessed Are the Bank Robbers is the wild, and wildly entertaining, story of an all-American antihero. It’s a tale of bank robberies, art and jewel heists, high-speed chases, fake identities, encrypted Swiss email accounts, jilted lovers, and the dark side of an evangelical family (and it wasn’t just Danny; an uncle was mixed up with the mujahideen). It’s a book about what it means to live inside the church and outside the law.
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Fantasy |
The first two books in ‘The Sorcerer’s Oath’, a series of epic fantasy novels by Jennifer Ealey, now in one volume!Bronze Magic: Exiled from his kingdom by power-hungry siblings, Prince Tarkyn stumbles upon a hidden enclave deep within the enchanting woodlands. There, he encounters the woodfolk, a reclusive community of telepaths with an ancient connection to the natural world. Embracing his newfound identity as the Guardian of the Forest, Tarkyn forms unbreakable bonds with his new allies, who recognize him as the chosen protector of their realm. Now, with the weight of destiny on his shoulders, Tarkyn must navigate the treacherous path of safeguarding the woodfolk’s secrets and preserving the delicate balance of their mystical domain. The first book in the series, ‘Bronze Magic’ weaves is a spellbinding tale of courage, adventure and self-discovery.The Wizard’s Curse: In a realm ravaged by civil war, Sorcerer Prince Tarkyn must protect his newfound allies, the woodfolk, from unknown abductors while facing the wrath of his vengeful twin brothers. As a curse threatens to corrupt the woodfolk and loyalties waver, Tarkyn must wield his powers and navigate treacherous alliances to save his people from impending doom. The fate of the realm rests on his shoulders in ‘The Wizard’s Curse’, a gripping tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption.
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
From the author of The Warrior Retreat comes a collection of chilling horror stories.A lunar miner wakes from crying-sleep to discover her crew missing.After being ambushed in enemy territory, a squad of Marines discover the enemy is the least of their worries.A horrible neighbor will make you think twice about eating at a cookout.A toy drive at a local Christmas tree farm transforms from nice to naughty in the blink of an eye.Two newlyweds celebrate their honeymoon aboard a cruise, but these secrets will ruin a marriage.These stories and more tales of terror await…WOE TO THOSE WHO DWELL ON EARTH.
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Science Fiction |
– From Kindle Storyteller Award Winner, G J Ogden -Some alien relics hold secrets too dangerous to unearth…Hudson Powell is a freelance starship pilot with no prospects but a desperate need to prove himself. Joining the Relic Guardian Force seemed like the perfect way to turn his life around.It was a terrible mistake.The RGF was created to watch over the alien wrecks scattered across portal worlds, but the organization is as corrupt and dangerous as the scavengers it claims to police.Frustrated with his insufferable training officer, Hudson quits and dives into the perilous world of relic hunters, where fortune and danger go hand in hand. There, he crosses paths with the lethal yet alluring mercenary Tory Bellona.But when Hudson uncovers a mysterious alien crystal, he unknowingly awakens a force capable of destroying entire worlds.For generations, no one questioned the origins of the alien wrecks or the interstellar portals. Now Hudson must uncover the terrifying truth behind these ancient mysteries – and face the catastrophic consequences of his discovery.If you love space sci-fi like Firefly and Stargate blended with the mystery and adventure of Indiana Jones, you’ll love the Star Scavenger series. Start reading today!
