"A delightful tour of the tearooms that dotted the nation in the first half of the twentieth century . . . [an] irresistible slice of American popular culture." — BooklistThe Gypsy Tea Kettle. Polly's Cheerio Tea Room. The Mad Hatter. The Blue Lantern Inn. These are just a few of the many tea rooms—most owned and operated by women—that popped up across America at the turn of the last century, and exploded into a full-blown craze by the 1920s. Colorful, cozy...

A comprehensive history of America's downtown department stores and their influence on culture and society—from careers and consumerism to technology.From Boston to San Diego and Miami to Seattle, department stores symbolized a city's spirit, wealth, and progressiveness. Situated at busy intersections, they occupied the largest and finest downtown buildings, and their massive corner clocks became popular meeting places. Their locations became the epicenters of comm...

Unstoppable You is a Guided Journal of affirmations designed to help readers build deep, lasting, and quiet confidence from within. Instead of Loud, external validation, this journal will help to give you an “Unstoppable” mindset through self-reflection, gratitude, and powerful affirmations, allowing individuals to transform self-doubt into self-love and resilience. The Quiet Confidence’ Approach emphasizes that true strength doesn’t need to be Loud. It’s about building a steadfast, ground...