For readers of Richard Paul Evans and Greg Kincaid comes The 13th Gift, a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's history into a time of strength and love.After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children--especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their "True Friends." As the Smiths came together to solve the mystery of who the gifts were from, they began to thaw out from their grief and come together again as a family. This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas and the gift of family during the holiday season.

Product Description: People from around the world have found a home in Texas, bringing with them a multiethnic feast replete with dishes that originated in Mexico, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. In these pages you'll discover a magical place called Cuisine, Texas, where you can find all these favorite family recipes in one handy source...read more

Product Description: Over 275 recipes and 75 full-color photographs from the pages of Texas Highways magazine capture some of the best of Texas cooking. From the traditional to the trendy, there's something here for everyone: ethnic foods from Tex-Mex to Cajun to German, seafood, fresh fruits, pecan pie, and all those recipes that no truly Texas cookbook could be without--chili, barbecue, beans, black-eyed peas, and lots of sweets for after supper...read more

Recounts the history of the luxurious Adolphus Hotel and collects recipes from it restaurants for bread, veal, soups, lobster, and other foods