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Our favorite HR man-turned-detective is back, searching for the kidnapped granddaughter of a billionaire with a mysteriously murderous past.

The Inglorious Arts follows the heroics of a New York lawyer disposing of two potentially client-crippling lawsuits, while rescuing his lover and adopted daughter from a Mafia sex-slave scheme.

The Urban Forager is a cookbook, guide, and irresistible invitation to both the novice and adventurous food lover to explore the rich, diverse culinary cultures of L.A'.s Eastside.

Engaging tales from cameraman Luis Fuerte's many years with Huell Howser, the exuberant, beloved host of PBS's California's Gold.

A colorful, lively, and informed celebration of all things bookish in L.A. past and present, including interviews with current L.A. writers; day trips in search of favorite fictional characters, from Marlowe to Weetzie Bat; author quotes galore; curated lists of the must-read L.A. books; a look at where writers have lived and worked in the City of Angels; and insight into the city's book festivals, bookstores, publishers, literacy nonprofits, libraries, and more. Rich with photographs, book images, and vintage maps.

Better Living the Mark Twain WayThis collection of Mark Twain quotes presents the best of the curmudgeonly writer's thoughts on diet, exercise, medicine, smoking, drinking, romance, parenting, old age, fashion, finances, politics, and stress management. Curated by a well-known Twain expert and mining lesser-known texts, speeches, and notebooks, it's the perfect gift for anyone who's had enough of Gwyneth's self-righteous advice and the ramblings of the blogosphere.

An adult coloring book rich with Pasadena beauty: architecture, roses, art, parades, food, gardens, landmarks, and more.

A collection of unexpected portraits of Los Angeles, inspired by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.

In an instant of brutal terrorism, Jacob Fisher loses everyone he loves. Can he find his way back to life?

Punk musician turned restaurant-owner Theresa Wahl shares her love for seasonal comfort food in these musically-inspired breakfast and brunch recipes.

"Andy Weinberger has done something extraordinary with his first novel: he's written a truly great detective novel that is fresh and original, but already feels like it's a classic. In the tradition of Walter Mosley, Raymond Chandler, and Sue Grafton, semi-retired private eye Amos Parisman roams LA's seedy and not-so-seedy neighborhoods in pursuit of justice. I don't want another Amos Parisman novel--I want a dozen more!" -Amy StewartWhen a controversial celebrity rabbi drops dead over his matzoh ball soup at the famed Canter's Deli in Los Angeles, retired private eye Amos Parisman-a sixtyish, no-nonsense Jewish detective who lives with his addled wife in Park La Brea-is hired by the temple's board to make sure everything is kosher. As he looks into what seems to be a simple, tragic accident, the ante is raised when more people start to die or disappear, and Amos uncovers a world of treachery and hurt that shakes a large L.A. Jewish community to its core.

A colorful celebration of the vibrant Mexican food scene in Los Angeles, with recipes, stories, people, and resources.

The essential guide to Mammoth and the Eastern Sierra: skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, eating, shopping, relaxing by a lake.

Celebrate America's favorite seasonal traditions like never before with Ambassador of Americana Phoenix! Experience holidays through vintage Kodachrome slides with his original recipes for edible centerpieces, party pleasers, and more.

Writing a friend's obit might be the death of a quirky young librarian in this ';fresh and funny, romantic and sunny' mystery (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Riley Ellison, a young library assistant, has become known in her hometown of Tuttle Corner, Virginia, as Riley Bless-Her-Heart. Ever since her beloved granddaddy died and her longtime boyfriend broke up with her, Riley has withdrawn from life. In an effort to rejoin the living, she signs up for an online dating service and tries to reconnect with her childhood best friend, Jordan James, now a reporter at theTuttle Times. But when she learns that Jordan committed suicide, Riley is shaken to the core. Riley agrees to write Jordan's obituary hoping to find out why a young woman with so much to live for would suddenly opt out. But Jordan's co-worker, a paranoid reporter with a penchant for conspiracy theories, convinces Riley that Jordan's death was no suicide. He leads her down a dangerous path toward organized crime, secret lovers, and suspicious taco trucks. When Riley's hunt for the truth intersects with her emerging love life, she will discover a secret that puts everything she holds dearher job, the people she loves, and even her lifein danger. ';Orr's book checked three genre boxes for me: a smart cozy series, a Southern small town setting, and, my favorite, a newspaper mystery.' Carole Barrowman,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ';The perfect mix of mystery, humor, and romance, anchored by an endearing heroine.' Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Weight of Blood ';Recommended for admirers of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum capers.' Library Journal

Traveling with-and learning from-the women saints While visiting Siena, Italy, Mary Lea Carroll grew fascinated with the remarkable story of St. Catherine of Siena and made a resolution: Whenever she was lucky enough to travel, if a shrine dedicated to a female saint was nearby, she'd visit it and learn about her. What started as a hobby grew into a journey she never expected, one rich with challenges and cappuccinos, doubts and inspiration, glasses of wine with strangers and moments of transcendence. Over eight quests, Carroll takes readers along with her as she seeks to learn something from a few great women of history, while looking for ways to be a better citizen of the world.

From inspiration to conception and all the trials in-between. Inked is a collection of cartoons from one of the New Yorker''s most beloved cartoonists. Filled with more than 150 of Dator''s single-panel cartoons, this lively, quick-witted book betrays a deadpan sense of humor. But Inked is more than a book of cartoons. Dator also dives into the creative process, offering bonus commentary on how ideas have come to fruition, how one idea has led to another, and the various attempts to get an idea right. Along the way, he shows how a spark of imagination has turned into a laugh-out-loud moment with only a single image and caption, and how other attempts have found themselves on the cutting-room floor.

A new strawberry varietal has someone seeing red in this ';intricate whodunit' featuring the curmudgeonly Japanese American gardener and reluctant sleuth (Kirkus Reviews). Hiroshima survivor Mas Arai first arrived in Watsonville, California in the 1940s. Now a semi-retired gardener living in an LA suburb, he returns for a cousin's funeral only to get entangled in the mystery of a young woman's murder. Was his cousin murdered, too? Mas has to figure out what happened, keep himself safe in the face of considerable peril, and uncover the mystery of a new strawberry varietal so important that someone just might be willing to kill for it. A skillfully plotted tale of family intrigue, revenge, and gardening that moves seamlessly between the past and the present, Strawberry Yellow is another outstanding chapter in an Edgar Awardwinning series marked by ';a shrewd sense of character and a formidable narrative engine' (Chicago Tribune). ';Mas, less an amateur detective than a cranky, accidental one, is what makes the story work. His obdurance, his skill as a listener, and even his broken English are charming in a quirky, uncomplicated way.' Booklist

¿ Engaging characters who live on the non-glamorous side of L.A. ¿ Like Sherwood Anderson¿s Winesburg, Ohio, Gloria Naylor¿s The Women of Brewster Place, and Pat Barker¿s Union Street, Shaky Town tells the stories of people linked by place ¿ Compelling cover art from street artist Steve Powers (aka ESPO) ¿ Mathews is a much-respected, much-loved writing teacher and writer who has impacted a generation or two of successful writers ¿

The remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured Americäs hearts and stomachs, from Bob¿s Big Boy to McDonald¿s, Winchell¿s Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell.