Chrystal And Cashmere

Cashmere Dee Crawford was born in Kentucky and lived in New York City. At an early age, she was a very successful roller-skating champion until a car accident ended her career at fourteen years old. There was a painful and long rehabilitation period following, and she never completely recovered. It was not until four years later after graduating from high school that she decided to take a road trip and met a part-time model and waitress named Chrystal Lea Stevens who had also been a skating champion when younger. The two quickly bonded, and Chrystal decided to chase the gold again after a five-year hiatus--with Cashmere as her coach. They were astonished at how intrinsically difficult life could be when adulthood supervened. Together through hardships and joy, they pursued their dreams, which ended completely different from what they expected.

The Hospitality industry is perhaps one of the oldest in the world. What started by providing accommodation to travelling merchants has gradually blossomed into a global, multibillion-dollar industry. Now, more than ever, the hospitality industry has refined its offering, products, and styles to match the ever-increasing demands of millennial travelers. Today, we have specialized hotels catering to different segments of users, where experiences are tailored to the minutest detail. In this book, I have briefly touched upon the various facets of the inner working of this wondrous and complex industry. From the way technology is changing the face of how a hotel is run to luxury establishments rising up to their responsibilities and embracing sustainable initiatives, I have covered all this and more in a series of short articles. Summarizing my 45 years of experience into a book was not easy, but I have, nonetheless, made an honest attempt to keep all articles informative and engaging. My vision for this book was to create a valuable resource for those who are trying to make a mark in the hospitality industry or even those of you who crave a peek into what goes on behind the scenes of one of the smoothest running shows in the world!

A California congressman is impaled on an escalator in a London tube station and a big-shot real estate agent is poisoned on a Disneyland ride. Unusual sword-like murder weapons, public settings, and expert execution connect these two brutal homicides. Worlds apart from the sloppy street crime he usually deals with, LAPD lieutenant Frank White can't help admiring the killer's precision and perfect planning. But with no witnesses and little evidence, how can he solve this far from ordinary case? With help from his best friend, private investigator Jack Grant, he uncovers a sordid connection between the victims and a heinous crime never brought to light. The division between right and wrong is blurred in this twisting tale of vengence and deadly justice.

The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of 50 of today’s most popular hop varieties. Hops are the most important ingredient in the beer we love, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness. Whether it’s a floral Cascade, spicy Saaz, juicy Citra, or a combination of different varieties, hop character has become the driving force behind craft brewing. The Book of Hops profiles fifty of the most sought-after hops from around the world, with intricate photography and notes on taste, composition, use, and origin, plus examples of the wonderful beers that showcase them. With contributions from today’s most important brewers and growers; a handy primer that breaks down the science, story, and production of beer; and hand-picked craft beer recommendations throughout, this fully illustrated guidebook is all you need to discover and fully savor your next favorite brew.

The Caribbean's Lesser Antilles are a chain of stunning paradise islands stretching from the British Virgin Islands, east of Puerto Rico, to Trinidad and Aruba, just north of mainland South America, all rich in white sand beaches, volcanic topography and unique cultures. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this tropical island arc. Inside Insight Guide Caribbean Cruises: A fully-overhauled edition by knowledgable writers. Colourful photography brings this tropical region and its people to life. Lively features explore the Caribbean's history, from colonial times to modern tourism, and distinctive culture including Carnival, Creole cuisine and local architecture. Highlights of the region's top attractions, including the spectacular Pitons in St Lucia, turtle-watching in Dominica and Trinidad, and Brimstone Hill Fortress in St Kitts. Descriptive place-by-place accounts cover the whole of the Lesser Antilles, from the most famous islands such as Barbados and Antigua to lesser-known gems including Martinique and Curacao. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. Insight Guide Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles now includes the Walking Eye app, free to download to smartphones and tablets on purchase of the book. The Caribbean app includes our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants, plus activity, event and shopping listings. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Through pain comes pleasure... From the betrayal of her ex-boyfriend Richard, the constant drama from her so called "best friend" Ebony and the recent lost of her parents - Destiny Shaw needed a drastic change in her life. Subsequently, she decide to move from California to Atlanta, Ga. With her new found peace, she soon discovers that all the pain and drama from her past is just that...the past. From forbidden pleasure come consequences... New life, New beginnings...drama free...or is it? After running into Richard's younger but more handsome brother Josh, Destiny finds the good qualities in him, that she missed so dearly in Richard. However, there are just some pleasures of life that are forbidden. She soon finds herself wedged deeper in a love triangle that she could ever imagine. However, the head-strong woman that she is, manages to control any issue that is thrown at her, until secrets from her past comes back to haunt her... Lies, betrayal and scandal are just the beginning of her downfall...But will love heal matters of the heart, or will her past control her Destiny?