''When you are a great grandfather you will experience something so much more powerful and meaningful than being a father or a grandfather, that you will look at the march of generations with new eyes.''When his great-grandson Alexander was born in 2002, Hugh Downs suddenly gained a rare perspective on the world -- he had seen the evolution of American culture through five generations (his parents', his own, his children's, his grandchildren's, and now his great-gr...

Hugh Downs, legendary broadcaster at 20/20 and The Tonight Show, describes how an endlessly creative childhood lead to his career as a radioman and broadcaster. Topics examined include: his father’s wayward attempt to automate their entire family home (down to the plumbing), a boyhood attempt to manufacture alcohol (until his Grandmother wrecked the still), being chased by a steam engine, klieg lights and their intense heat, cooking chicken in mud pits, Jack Paar and the role of television...

The Cat Screams by Todd Downing is a thrilling and atmospheric mystery featuring Hugh Rennert, a shrewd U.S. Customs agent turned amateur detective. Set against the exotic backdrop of a luxurious Mexican hotel, this riveting tale combines intrigue, suspense, and danger as Rennert unravels a web of secrets and deception.When an idyllic vacation takes a sinister turn, Rennert finds himself drawn into the enigmatic case of a wealthy American woman's sudden death. What begins as an appa...

The Sherpa Buddhist monk Ngawang Leksh. (1913– 1983), familiarly known as Auleshi—a name that might be approximated as “Uncle Benedict” in English—occupies a unique place in the history of Buddhism in twentieth century Nepal. At once an accomplished artist and a yogi living always in retreat, he eschewed the trappings of a “Buddhist master” but taught instead through his art and, above all, his personal example. In this, he embodied the ideal of transmitting the Dharma without teaching a w...

Chinese American chef Ron Hsu shares original recipes exploring innovative Asian-influenced dishes via the rich larder of the American South in his debut cookbook, Down South + EastWith mouthwatering ingredient combinations and photographs, a fresh take on Southern food, and comforting-yet-creative recipes, Down South + East helps home cooks across the country look at everyday ingredients in new ways and discover exciting possibil...

Over 200 artists present their own unique visions of Stranger Things in a stunning celebration of the runaway hit Netflix series.In honor of Stranger Things, the innovative pop culture enthusiasts at Printed In Bloodare proud to present the latest release in their ongoing series of artbooks. More than two hundred artists, drawn from the earthly dimensions of comics, illustration, fine art, videogames, and animation, have come together to bring us ...

The burgeoning popularity of double guns (both over/unders and side-by-sides) in the United States is no secret, and few gunmakers know more about them than Steven Dodd Hughes, who has been building, repairing, and customizing these firearms for three decades.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the breathtaking world of Australian native plants in "Verdant Wonders: Australian Native Gardens. " Featuring the stunning diversity of eucalypts, acacias, kangaroo paws, grevilleas, and more, this book showcases the vibrant colors, unique shapes, and fascinating textures of Australia's flora. Through captivating photographs and informative descriptions, readers will journey through lush landscapes bursting with life. Learn a...

An American customs agent looks into a murder in Mexico as a hurricane bears down on the tropical landscape in this "first-rate" mystery ( Kirkus Reviews).US Customs Service agent and amateur sleuth Hugh Rennert has been invited to Hacienda Flores, an isolated mountain retreat in Mexico. A consortium of Texas investors with an interest in the place have asked him to investigate a murder that could be bad for business . . .But confronting a killer i...

There’s hardly anyone in the world more down-to-earth than Jesus. That sounds far-fetched because, well, Jesus is God. But read the Gospels and you find Jesus telling stories that ring true from beginning to end, stories you can immediately identify with, stories that make you go “hmmm.”In Down to Earth we learn that these stories are different from the stories we tell each other—these are stories intended to change your life. They’re soul stories—stories that get inside you and li...

A beautiful final note from the pioneering author of the classic Notes to MyselfGently Down This Dream is a book for those who are tired of striving and suffering and want to awaken to the peace and love that are within us all. When bestselling author Hugh Prather completed this book in 2010, he gave it to his wife and writing partner, Gayle, to shape and edit. He died the next day. The book’s essays, poems, and aphorisms — bravely self-revelatory...

A customs agent must track down a killer on a train barreling across the Texas border into Mexico . . .When a train leaves Laredo en route to Mexico City, the trip turns terrifying as one passenger after another falls victim to murder. Will anyone make it to their destination alive?Fortunately, Hugh Rennert—US Customs agent and amateur detective—is on board, and his investigation will proceed full steam ahead . . ."You won't go wrong in giving Todd ...