LET THERE BE MEAT is the must-have companion for anyone interested in the art of barbecue and smokehouse; wood-smoked, slow cooked pork and beef, sausages, burgers, ribs, seafood feasts and all the mouth-watering sides that go with them.James Douglas and Scott Munro provide their unique insight into the American BBQ culture, gleaned from seven years travel and hard study in the Deep South, with instructions on how to get the most from your meat. Including matching cocktails, sides,...

Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives, philosophical musings, and reformist essays, each contributing a unique lens to the intricate tapestry of ...

The world ended the night I was born. Coincidence? I think not.Stuck living in the catacombs underneath what used to be NYC, I've managed to stay hidden and alive and safe-ish.But when my guardian fails to return from a supply run, I'm forced to contemplate life on the surface.Worse? Three warriors have infiltrated my home, insisting that I am the last gold dragon they've been searching for. That everything I know everything I've believed is a lie.And more?

A Christmas wager for a lasting love?Genevieve Munroe is determined to give her newly impoverished family one last happy Christmas, including making peace with their long-time rivals, the Pentercasts. But she is shocked when the handsome oldest son Alan proposes a wager: if he can give her all the gifts from the Twelve Days of Christmas song, without spending a penny, she must marry him.Alan’s wild gambit is his last-ditch effort to win Gen’s heart. After all, no...

A kiss from her secret love?No one in Regency London would guess that the outspoken Margaret Munroe hides a secret: she is hopelessly in love with the dashing Marquis DeGuis. But such a paragon would never look at an impoverished miss who’s been dubbed an Original for her unorthodox ways. That is, until the fellow all but tumbles into her lap at a ball.Thomas, Marquis DeGuis, is still smarting from two disastrous courtships, but his own secret drives h...

What could be more marvelous than falling in love?In Regency England, the Munroe ladies and their good friend find themselves seeking grooms in surprisingly marvelous ways in these three full-length novels and a novella:My True Love Gave to Me—Clever Genevieve Munroe is shocked by a wager from feuding neighbor Alan Pentercast. If he gives her the “Twelve Days of Christmas” gifts, without spending a penny, she must marry him. Can the joys of Christm...

A marriage of convenience with the boy next door?Widowed Cynthia Jacobs will do anything to support her three young sons, left impoverished by their father’s sudden demise. Anything, that is, but marry one-time suitor Daniel Lewiston. Cynthia’s family and Daniel’s conspired to match them up years ago, but Cynthia struggled to see the shy boy next door as the dashing husband of her dreams.Wealthy Daniel Lewiston always admired the beautiful Cynthia, eve...

A childhood friend for a suitor?Allison Munroe is about to have her much-anticipated come out in Regency Society, where she’ll meet dozens of eligible gentlemen, and she couldn’t care less. Ever since last Christmas, only one man has dominated her thoughts, but country squire Geoffrey Pentercast is the last men she should want. Better to set her sights on the catch of the Season, the Marquis DeGuis, who, wonder of wonders, seems already smitten by her.Geoffrey is entirely...

Books 1-3 of the Oil Kings series. A widowed oil tycoon with four adult kids learns each son needs to marry before they get the oil trust money their mother left them, and they're running out of time.King's CrownI've made a promise to myself—no more women. It’s not like I’m a love ’em and leave ’em kind of guy. They all know the score, and they’re all looking for the same thing I am. But I have to set a better example for my grown sons, who seem to be makin...

This is the first book to address the concept of resilience and its specific application and relevance to tourism, in particular tourism destinations. Resilience relates to the ability of organisms, communities, ecosystems and populations to withstand the impacts of external forces while retaining their integrity and ability to continue functioning. It is particularly applicable to tourism destinations and attractions which are exposed to the potentially harmful and sometimes severe effect...

This concise, practical text covers the essential information veterinary students and nurses, new graduates and practitioners need to succeed in equine practice, focussing on reproduction and the foal. Written for an international readership, the book conveys the core information in an easily digestible, precise form with extensive use of bullet-points, lists, diagrams, protocols and extensive illustrations (nearly 200 full colour, high quality photographs).Part of a five-book seri...

This collection is a compilation of novels and short stories by some of the greatest masters of fiction literature.The collection includes works spanning over 150 years from the beginning of the 19th century to the second half of the 20th century.The works vary in genre, including humorous, lyrical, psychological, romantic, detective, fantastic, adventurous, and mystical prose.It features classics of American, British, Irish, French, German, and Russian literature.