A crazy collection of "odd but true" tales. Some of them deal with the paranormal, while others recount curious events from history. Some are scary, and some may make you laugh. All are good reading and full of food for thought. Volume One includes the stories: "An Odd Experience at Cape Cod"… "The Mystery of the Missing Ambassador"… "Winged Fright"… "Heroic Medicine"… "Facts & Fictions of History"… and "My Dog and the Dancing Lights"…

Welcome to the Spicy Romance & Recipes collection, where every volume brings you something different…something daring…something to really sink your teeth into… Volume 1 contains the novella "Back to the Garden" – an offbeat romance with an upbeat message! – plus deliciously fruity salad and salsa recipes…"Back to the Garden": Abducted by aliens and facing "training" from the lava-hot Deuce, Samantha battles to keep her cool. But the issues are large, the stakes high, and appearances...

A magical, medicinal, gastronomical 3-in-1 herbal reference guide!... With so many seasonings so readily available today, what a shame we often use so few. Especially since herbs aren't just for flavor. Given the health benefits many herbs possess, their ability to enhance a food's taste could be viewed as a mere fringe benefit. That's why this glossary lists not only the culinary information for fifty (50) different herbs and spices, but also their medicinal properties -- and, as an added...

A new crazy collection from the "Odd True Tales" series. Some of the narratives deal with the paranormal (ghosts, angels, and more), while others tell of curious events from history. All are good reading and full of food for thought. Volume Two includes the tales: "High Planes Drifters"… "Call Me Angel"… "Blessing In Disguise"… and "The Female Paul Revere"…

Everything you need to know to begin blending and brewing herbal teas that are as pleasing to the palate as they are wholesome for the body. There are many herbs to choose from, and countless combinations to be made. With a little practice and a dash of daring you'll be whipping up "witchy brews" as tasty as they are healthy. It's easier than other kitchen crafts, like baking bread or canning jams, and far less messy. When the holidays roll around consider sharing your favorite blends with...

The late 1800s and early 1900s are considered the heyday of "penny candy"—and the general store of yesteryear stocked a colorful assortment—yet many confections continued to be made at home. Herein are some of those wonderful old-time candies, authentic antique recipes gathered from the pages of the past for your present enjoyment.

Herbal medicines are easy to prepare and use, and many of the ingredients may be in your kitchen right now. This guide lists the properties of sixty readily available healing herbs and spices. It includes simple instructions for making herbal preparations, plus sample recipes and a glossary.

"Star Wars" meets "The Princess Bride"… In a conquered galaxy of the far future, only two rebel groups still dare to resist the plague of tyranny—the solar system Gaeas-7 at one end, and the RAT fleet at the other. But neither knows of the other's fight, and both are facing imminent destruction. Will they be able to join forces in time for one last desperate stand against an overwhelming evil?

A holiday "fruitcake" of facts, fun, and food. Recipes and tales for the Yuletide season. Includes sweet treats and saucy trivia, heartwarming memories and magical lore. Delightful reading and delicious eating for the merriest time of the year.

Frightfully fun Halloween recipes, from the sweet to the savory, the grotesque to the gourmet – cakes and candy, party dips, drinks, and more – a colorful assortment of bloody good food that will make your Halloween party a spooktacular event! And to top things off, the authors have included a ghostly little story from Volume 3 of their "Odd True Tales" series. You'll find it at the end of the recipes, as a special bonus.

Scrumptious holiday recipes, plus a Christmas short story as a special bonus… Good food and good cheer! Festive fare that's sure to delight. This is a little book that's big on warmth and color. It focuses on variety and culinary vivacity, taking some of our classic holiday foods and doing delicious new things with them (but without getting too complicated). Some of the dishes are sweet, some are savory, some are a bit of both. All are easy to prepare, and almost too easy to eat. Add in th...

The fourth installment of the "Odd True Tales" series – quirky and quick reading – an offbeat collection of strange events & experiences drawn from history and the authors' own lives. Volume 4 includes the stories: "Angel Voices"; "The Ballad of Belle Gunness"; "Mother Shipton's Handkerchief"; "A Yuletide Tarot Tale"; and "Einstein Was Light…er, Right?"…