Beer culture has grown exponentially in the United States, from the days of Prohibition to the signing of HR 1337 by then-President Jimmy Carter, which legalized homebrewing for personal and household use, to the potential hop shortage that all brewers are facing today. This expansion of the culture, both socially and commercially, has created a linguistic and cultural turn that is just now starting to be fully recognized. The contributors of Beer Culture in Theory and Practice: Unders...

Horse shows aren’t all fun and glamour. They also require long grueling hours of work. While unloading a trailer after a jam-packed show weekend, amateur sleuth Spencer Reed discovers a stowaway child. Frightened. Mute. Who is the stowaway and why was the child hiding in the Rocking Bear’s horse trailer?At home, her grandfather’s new caregiver gives Spencer the creeps. There’s just something about him that doesn’t jibe. Unfortunately he seems to have found a way to ease her grandfa...

Amateur sleuth Spencer Reed lives with her crippled grandfather and a mother who refuses to leave the house. Home schooled and isolated, only the certain knowledge that she’ll inherit the family farm one day and be able to fulfill her life’s dream of raising horses keeps her from spiraling into despair.On the morning Spencer defends herself against the town bully, her life changes in ways she never imagined. A stranger comes to her aid. Another stranger offers her work. A chain of ...

In "Charley de Milo," Janifer likely presents a story set in a futuristic or speculative world, where advanced technology, space travel, or other fantastical elements play a significant role. The title character, Charley de Milo, may be a protagonist who finds themselves embroiled in a series of extraordinary adventures or challenges.As with many science fiction novels, "Charley de Milo" may explore themes such as identity, technology, society, and the human condition. The story may involv...

Amateur sleuth Spencer Reed takes her grandfather to the Wind Star Ranch in Tucson, a horse ranch and assisted care facility on the edge of the Saguaro Desert where her grandfather plans to spend the remainder of the winter.Spencer loves warm and arid Tucson. It beats a snowy winter in Minnesota. And Wind Star Ranch seems like a nice place filled with nice people. Who can resist the family legend of a fortune in missing gold hidden on the ranch?It soon becomes apparent that...

"Charley's Log" follows the adventures and experiences of a schoolboy named Charley. The novel provides a detailed look into schoolboy life during the 19th century, capturing the challenges, friendships, and growth that come with school life.Charley is a lively and curious boy who encounters various situations and characters within his school environment. The story explores his interactions with classmates and teachers, his academic and social challenges, and his personal development. Thro...

In "Charley Laurel," Kingston likely narrates the story of Charley Laurel, a young protagonist who embarks on a series of adventures both at sea and on land. The narrative probably follows Charley as he encounters various challenges, navigates through different environments, and learns important life lessons along the way.As with many of Kingston's works, "Charley Laurel" likely features themes of courage, perseverance, and friendship. It probably provides vivid descriptions of maritime se...