Anything For A Smile
Anything For A Smile

Author: L.C. Turner

Publisher: Laina Turner

Published:

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13:

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Christine Ingle intends to buy as many of the old crumbling Victorian houses as she can in Fireside Bay. The huge old beauties mean something to her and she wants to restore them all to their former glory, exactly as they were over 100 years ago. Too bad Daniel Hausman doesn't see home renovation in the same way. If he swoops in and outbids Christine of one more of the Victorians she might not be responsible for her actions. When Daniel tries to convince her his way of splitting up the homes into multi-family dwellings is for the best, Christine isn't buying what he's selling, so he proposes they work together on his latest house so he can show her exactly what he does. Christine certainly won't be convinced by Daniel's ideas... or his handsome face. She is not getting into bed with the enemy! At least, that's what she's telling herself. Can Daniel convince her otherwise?

Guerrilla Tacos
Guerrilla Tacos

Author: Wesley Avila

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0399578633

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The definitive word on tacos from native Angeleno Wes Avila, who draws on his Mexican heritage as well as his time in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants to create taco perfection. In a town overrun with taco trucks, Wes Avila's Guerrilla Tacos has managed to win almost every accolade there is, from being crowned Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly to being called one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles by legendary food critic Jonathan Gold. Avila's approach stands out in a crowded field because it's unique: the 50 base recipes in this book are grounded in authenticity but never tied down to tradition. Wes uses ingredients like kurobata sausage and sea urchin, but his bestselling taco is made from the humble sweet potato. From basic building blocks to how to balance flavor and texture, with comic-inspired illustrations and stories throughout, Guerrilla Tacos is the final word on tacos from the streets of L.A.

The Tacos of Texas
The Tacos of Texas

Author: Mando Rayo

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1477311912

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Rooted in tradición mexicana and infused with Texas food culture, tacos are some of Texans’ all-time favorite foods. In The Tacos of Texas, the taco journalists Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece take us on a muy sabroso taco tour around the state as they discover the traditions, recipes, stories, and personalities behind puffy tacos in San Antonio, trompo tacos in Dallas, breakfast tacos in Austin, carnitas tacos in El Paso, fish tacos in Corpus Christi, barbacoa in the Rio Grande Valley, and much more. Starting with the basics—tortillas, fillings, and salsas—and how to make, order, and eat tacos, the authors highlight ten taco cities/regions of Texas. For each place, they describe what makes the tacos distinctive, name their top five places to eat, and listen to the locals tell their taco stories. They hear from restaurant owners, taqueros, abuelitas, chefs, and patrons—both well-known and everyday folks—who talk about their local taco history and culture while sharing authentic recipes and recommendations for the best taco purveyors. Whether you can’t imagine a day without tacos or you’re just learning your way around the trailers, trucks, and taqueros that make tacos happen, The Tacos of Texas is the indispensable guidebook, cookbook, and testimonio.

The Taco Truck
The Taco Truck

Author: Robert Lemon

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2019-05-16

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0252051297

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Icons of Mexican cultural identity and America's melting pot ideal, taco trucks have transformed cityscapes from coast to coast. The taco truck radiates Mexican culture within non-Mexican spaces with a presence—sometimes desired, sometimes resented—that turns a public street corner into a bustling business. Drawing on interviews with taco truck workers and his own skills as a geographer, Robert Lemon illuminates new truths about foodways, community, and the unexpected places where ethnicity, class, and culture meet. Lemon focuses on the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Columbus, Ohio, to show how the arrival of taco trucks challenge preconceived ideas of urban planning even as cities use them to reinvent whole neighborhoods. As Lemon charts the relationships between food practices and city spaces, he uncovers the many ways residents and politicians alike contest, celebrate, and influence not only where your favorite truck parks, but what's on the menu.

Daemon's Mark
Daemon's Mark

Author: Caitlin Kittredge

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Published: 2010-05-25

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1429928131

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When the Dubois investigation turns up an unexpected connection to the Russian mob, Luna finds herself heading down a terrifying path of no return. Soon she is held captive by the very evil she hunts—one that reaches far across the borders of Nocturne City to the seedy brothels of Europe and beyond. Now, with street smarts, seduction, and a sixth-sense for danger as her only weapons, Luna will enlist the help of her former lover Dmitri—who has his own reasons for bringing down this crime ring—and risk it all in the ultimate showdown.

Jack the Surfer Dude
Jack the Surfer Dude

Author: Richard Heyman

Publisher: Richard Heyman

Published: 2011-09-15

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1441490531

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This is a kids book about a laid back Golden Retriever named Jack, his friend Elle an old, stubborn, and jaded street dog and their life experiences together. This series is meant to be about a young pup learning about life's experiences, developing more per each issue.

Guns + Tacos Vol. 1
Guns + Tacos Vol. 1

Author: Michael Bracken

Publisher: Down & Out Books

Published: 2020-01-20

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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There’s a taco truck in Chicago known among a certain segment of the population for its daily specials. Late at night and during the wee hours of the morning, it isn’t the food selection that attracts customers, it’s the illegal weapons available with the special order. Each episode of Guns & Tacos features the story of one Chicagoland resident who visits the taco truck seeking a solution to life’s problems, a solution that always comes in a to-go bag. Episode 1: “Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson” by Gary Phillips. Episode 2: “Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer” by Michael Bracken. Episode 3: “A Gyro and a Glock” by Frank Zafiro. Episodes 4-6 of Season One are featured in Guns + Tacos Vol. 2.

Stories from a Female Trucker
Stories from a Female Trucker

Author: Patty Adams

Publisher: Patty Adams

Published:

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13:

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Trucking in the 80s was a rough and tumble boys only industry that wasn't accustomed to women drivers. If a woman drove professionally, she was part of a team, usually with her husband or boyfriend. Trucking companies were leery of hiring women, and often we were seen as something far less than drivers. This is my story of being a solo female trucker, my struggles and making it through. I love this industry and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer
Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer

Author: Michael Bracken

Publisher: Down & Out Books

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 40

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Joseph “Joey D” Garrett owes everything to his Aunt Sylvia, including a stint in the Stateville Correctional Center. When he’s released, Joey returns to the only life he knows, and he soon becomes an instrumental part of his aunt’s plan to rob four banks in a single day. Before that can happen, though, Joey meets Gloria Sanchez, and she turns his life upside down. Gloria’s everything his aunt isn’t, and their developing relationship makes him think about how life could be if he weren’t so dependent on Sylvia. When he’s forced to choose between the two most important women in his life, Joey finds the answer in a take-out bag from a taco truck.

Erin, Robert & Eduardo
Erin, Robert & Eduardo

Author: Dennis F. Killeen

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2024-03-19

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Erin was settling her aunt’s estate trying at best to adhere to her aunt’s specific instructions for disposing of her estate. Part of the challenge is locating her aunt’s estranged son Robert, Erin’s cousin. Erin utilizes her husband’s firm to help locate Robert. The trail leads Erin from Georgia through California and through Mexico. Along the way Erin discovers that Robert’s gambling has put his family not only in debt but in danger from his bookie. Robert decided to disappear leaving all his identification behind and no indication of where he is headed. Surviving a harrowing encounter with the cartel, Robert obtains a new Mexican identity to start life over and now with a family that befriended him.