Author: Anne Scherer
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375281361X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, many pressing questions remain: What exactly is AI, and how does it differ from human intelligence? How will AI influence our future, and what challenges must we overcome to develop ethical AI? Explore the exciting world of AI and its impact on our daily lives and society with this ultimate guide. Dr. Anne Scherer and Dr. Cindy Candrian reveal everything about the latest scientific findings on the big questions of AI. Discover the evolution of AI and how unconscious perceptions can influence our trust in it. Learn more about the creativity of machines and how our data is used by AI. With this book, you will learn how to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and what to pay particular attention to, so you don't inadvertently get manipulated, deprived of your abilities, or led to discriminatory decisions. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "You & AI"? Then this book is perfect for you.
Top Secret Recipes Unleashed
Author: Todd Wilbur
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734838404
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
130 recipes created by food hacker Todd Wilbur, for duplicating the taste and appearance of famous brand-name foods. All recipes are original and created by Todd Wilbur through hours of research and cooking. All photographs are by Todd Wilbur.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734838404
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
130 recipes created by food hacker Todd Wilbur, for duplicating the taste and appearance of famous brand-name foods. All recipes are original and created by Todd Wilbur through hours of research and cooking. All photographs are by Todd Wilbur.
Even More Top Secret Recipes
Author: Todd Wilbur
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0452283191
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
#1 bestselling Top Secret Recipes series! With more than 1.5 million Top Secret Recipes books sold, Todd Wilbur is the reigning master of professional-quality clones of America’s best-loved, brand-name foods. In Even More Top Secret Recipes, Wilbur shares the secrets to making your own delicious versions of: • McDonald’s ® French Fries • KFC ® Extra Crispy™Chicken • Wendy’s ® Spicy Chicken Fillet Sandwich • Drake’s ® Devil Dogs ® • Taco Bell ® Burrito Supreme ® • Boston Market® Meatloaf • And many more! With a dash of humor, a tantalizing spoonful of food facts and trivia, and a hearty sprinkling of culinary curiosity, Even More Top Secret Recipes gives you the blueprints for reproducing the brand-name foods you love.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0452283191
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
#1 bestselling Top Secret Recipes series! With more than 1.5 million Top Secret Recipes books sold, Todd Wilbur is the reigning master of professional-quality clones of America’s best-loved, brand-name foods. In Even More Top Secret Recipes, Wilbur shares the secrets to making your own delicious versions of: • McDonald’s ® French Fries • KFC ® Extra Crispy™Chicken • Wendy’s ® Spicy Chicken Fillet Sandwich • Drake’s ® Devil Dogs ® • Taco Bell ® Burrito Supreme ® • Boston Market® Meatloaf • And many more! With a dash of humor, a tantalizing spoonful of food facts and trivia, and a hearty sprinkling of culinary curiosity, Even More Top Secret Recipes gives you the blueprints for reproducing the brand-name foods you love.
Top Secret Restaurant Recipes
Author: Todd Wilbur
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144067440X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
#1 bestselling Top Secret Recipes series with more than 4 million books sold! Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars gobbling up meals at full-service restaurant chains, inspiring Todd Wilbur to change his focus from cracking the recipes for convenience store foods to cloning the popular dishes served at these sit-down stand-bys. Wilbur's knock-offs, absolutely indiscernible from the originals, are selected from national and regional chains, many drawn from a list of the top ten full-service restaurant chains, including Houlihan's, Red Lobster, and Pizza Hut. Also included in this savory cookbook is a special section devoted to dishes from hot theme restaurants such as Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and Dive! Recipes include: Applebee's Quesadillas; Denny's Moons Over My Hammy; Bennigan's Cookie Mountain Sundae; The Olive Garden Toscana Soup; The Cheesecake Factory Bruschetta; T.G.I.Friday's Nine-Layer Dip; Pizza Hut Original Stuffed Crust Pizza; Chi-Chi's Nachos Grande, and many more!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144067440X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
#1 bestselling Top Secret Recipes series with more than 4 million books sold! Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars gobbling up meals at full-service restaurant chains, inspiring Todd Wilbur to change his focus from cracking the recipes for convenience store foods to cloning the popular dishes served at these sit-down stand-bys. Wilbur's knock-offs, absolutely indiscernible from the originals, are selected from national and regional chains, many drawn from a list of the top ten full-service restaurant chains, including Houlihan's, Red Lobster, and Pizza Hut. Also included in this savory cookbook is a special section devoted to dishes from hot theme restaurants such as Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and Dive! Recipes include: Applebee's Quesadillas; Denny's Moons Over My Hammy; Bennigan's Cookie Mountain Sundae; The Olive Garden Toscana Soup; The Cheesecake Factory Bruschetta; T.G.I.Friday's Nine-Layer Dip; Pizza Hut Original Stuffed Crust Pizza; Chi-Chi's Nachos Grande, and many more!
Top Secret Recipes Step-by-Step
Author: Todd Wilbur
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069840744X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
The #1 Bestselling Top Secret Recipes Series—With More Than 4 Million Books Sold! A full-color cookbook from America's Clone Recipe King For more than twenty-five years, Todd Wilbur has been obsessed with recreating America's most iconic brand-name foods at home. In his first cookbook with color photos, the New York Times bestselling author brings you 125 new clone recipes: 75 first-time hacks and 50 overhauled all-time favorites. Each recipe comes with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos so that even novice cooks can perfectly recreate their favorite famous foods with everyday ingredients. And your homemade versions cost just a fraction of what the restaurants charge! The result of years of careful research, trial-and-error, and a little creative reverse-engineering, Top Secret Recipes® Step-by-Step hacks: • KFC® Original Recipe® Fried Chicken and Cole Slaw • Cinnabon® Classic Cinnamon Roll • IKEA® Swedish Meatballs • Pinkberry® Original Frozen Yogurt • Raising Cane's® Chicken Fingers and Sauce • Arby's® Curly Fries • Lofthouse® Frosted Cookies • Wendy's® Chili • Panera Bread® Fuji Apple Chicken Salad • Starbucks® Cake Pops • Cafe Rio® Sweet Pork Barbacoa • McDonald's® McRib® Sandwich • The Melting Pot® Cheddar Cheese Fondue • P.F. Chang's® Chicken Lettuce Wraps • The Cheesecake Factory® Stuffed Mushrooms • Ben & Jerry's® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream • Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich • Chili's® Baby Back Ribs • Chipotle Mexican Grill® Adobo-Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak • Cracker Barrel® Hash Brown Casserole • Mrs. Fields® Chocolate Chip Cookies • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse® Sweet Potato Casserole And over 100 more delicious dishes, from snacks and appetizers to entrees and desserts!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069840744X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
The #1 Bestselling Top Secret Recipes Series—With More Than 4 Million Books Sold! A full-color cookbook from America's Clone Recipe King For more than twenty-five years, Todd Wilbur has been obsessed with recreating America's most iconic brand-name foods at home. In his first cookbook with color photos, the New York Times bestselling author brings you 125 new clone recipes: 75 first-time hacks and 50 overhauled all-time favorites. Each recipe comes with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos so that even novice cooks can perfectly recreate their favorite famous foods with everyday ingredients. And your homemade versions cost just a fraction of what the restaurants charge! The result of years of careful research, trial-and-error, and a little creative reverse-engineering, Top Secret Recipes® Step-by-Step hacks: • KFC® Original Recipe® Fried Chicken and Cole Slaw • Cinnabon® Classic Cinnamon Roll • IKEA® Swedish Meatballs • Pinkberry® Original Frozen Yogurt • Raising Cane's® Chicken Fingers and Sauce • Arby's® Curly Fries • Lofthouse® Frosted Cookies • Wendy's® Chili • Panera Bread® Fuji Apple Chicken Salad • Starbucks® Cake Pops • Cafe Rio® Sweet Pork Barbacoa • McDonald's® McRib® Sandwich • The Melting Pot® Cheddar Cheese Fondue • P.F. Chang's® Chicken Lettuce Wraps • The Cheesecake Factory® Stuffed Mushrooms • Ben & Jerry's® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream • Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich • Chili's® Baby Back Ribs • Chipotle Mexican Grill® Adobo-Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak • Cracker Barrel® Hash Brown Casserole • Mrs. Fields® Chocolate Chip Cookies • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse® Sweet Potato Casserole And over 100 more delicious dishes, from snacks and appetizers to entrees and desserts!
You & AI: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our Lives
Author: Anne Scherer
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375281361X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, many pressing questions remain: What exactly is AI, and how does it differ from human intelligence? How will AI influence our future, and what challenges must we overcome to develop ethical AI? Explore the exciting world of AI and its impact on our daily lives and society with this ultimate guide. Dr. Anne Scherer and Dr. Cindy Candrian reveal everything about the latest scientific findings on the big questions of AI. Discover the evolution of AI and how unconscious perceptions can influence our trust in it. Learn more about the creativity of machines and how our data is used by AI. With this book, you will learn how to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and what to pay particular attention to, so you don't inadvertently get manipulated, deprived of your abilities, or led to discriminatory decisions. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "You & AI"? Then this book is perfect for you.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375281361X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, many pressing questions remain: What exactly is AI, and how does it differ from human intelligence? How will AI influence our future, and what challenges must we overcome to develop ethical AI? Explore the exciting world of AI and its impact on our daily lives and society with this ultimate guide. Dr. Anne Scherer and Dr. Cindy Candrian reveal everything about the latest scientific findings on the big questions of AI. Discover the evolution of AI and how unconscious perceptions can influence our trust in it. Learn more about the creativity of machines and how our data is used by AI. With this book, you will learn how to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and what to pay particular attention to, so you don't inadvertently get manipulated, deprived of your abilities, or led to discriminatory decisions. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of "You & AI"? Then this book is perfect for you.
Unleashed Romance Boxed Set Books 1-3 (Steamy Romantic Comedy)
Author: Kylie Gilmore
Publisher: Extra Fancy Books
ISBN: 1646580974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Steamy romantic comedy where dogs are part of the family! The Unleashed Romance Boxed Set includes three full-length novels: Fetching, Dashing, and Sporting. Get ready for a frenemies-to-lovers romance, a virgin-best friend romance, and a surprise road trip with her best friend’s brother! Book 1: Fetching Wyatt I’m a self-made billionaire with a soft spot for damsels in distress, so when I move to the quirky lakeside community of Summerdale, I immediately zero in on the woman I most want to…ahem, rescue. Only the stubborn woman refuses to cooperate. Sydney When Satan, aka Wyatt Winters, moves to town, I do my best to be welcoming. After all, I’m the owner of the historic restaurant and bar that he keeps showing up at, despite criticizing nearly everything about it. Deep breath. I might’ve lost my cool and made a rude gesture in his direction. And told him off. How was I to know he was considering investing in my place? Did I mention I’m in debt up to my eyeballs and every bank has turned me down? Still, there’s not a snowball’s chance in hell I’d ever work with him. Or admit he fires me up in every way. And then a snowstorm traps us together and— I’m melting. Book 2: Dashing Adam True or false? Men and women can’t be friends. I used to say true, until I met Kayla. Yes, she’s a goddess, but it’s completely platonic. So when she asks me to pose as her fiancé at a party, I’m all in. Especially since her sleazeball ex will be there. Can you believe this weasel dumped her at the altar? I’ve got your back, Kayla. What are friends for? But now I’m worried I played the part too well because we’re heading home, and she makes a confession: she’s tired of saving herself for marriage and wants me to be her first. Her first! I can’t go there. The woman has committed relationship written all over her, something I’m never doing again for good reason. Except when I tell her no, she starts considering other candidates. I can’t let her be with some random guy! I can’t cross the line either. She doesn’t know what she’s asking! She doesn’t know what she’s doing! Someone has to stop her. Kayla Only Adam will do. Book 3: Sporting Jenna After accidentally dinging a brand-new car, I’m suddenly face-to-face with an angry alpha male. And the sparks are flying. Wait. Eli Robinson? How’s it possible the irritating younger brother of my best friend has morphed into this gorgeous swaggering man? I can’t let myself be tempted. Eli is off-limits. My best friend, his sister who helped raise him, makes sure I know it. Except the more I get to know him, the more difficult it is to stay away. This can only end badly. No relationship is worth losing my best friend. And then he kidnaps me. Eli Once upon a time, Jenna Larsen was my teenaged dream girl, and I mean that in the dirtiest way possible. Now that we’re adults, I discovered she’s even better than I dreamed. So I take her on a surprise trip to get away from judging eyes. An extended date of sorts. Fine. I kidnapped her. I only hope she stops being mad long enough to give us a chance. The Unleashed Romance series continues with Book 4, Toying, plus more! keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, chick lit, funny romance, humorous romance, humorous fiction, women's fiction, romance for dog lovers, series romance, series, family sagas, romance series, romance, romantic, family life, dating, unleashed romance, unleashed romance series, humor, marriage, love, family life, friendship, Kylie Gilmore, USA Today bestselling author, sagas, romantic comedy series, steamy romance, alpha male, virgin romance, romance series, new romance, romance books, new release, small town romance, smart romance, hot romance, kylie gilmore romance, friends to lovers romance, romcom
Publisher: Extra Fancy Books
ISBN: 1646580974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Steamy romantic comedy where dogs are part of the family! The Unleashed Romance Boxed Set includes three full-length novels: Fetching, Dashing, and Sporting. Get ready for a frenemies-to-lovers romance, a virgin-best friend romance, and a surprise road trip with her best friend’s brother! Book 1: Fetching Wyatt I’m a self-made billionaire with a soft spot for damsels in distress, so when I move to the quirky lakeside community of Summerdale, I immediately zero in on the woman I most want to…ahem, rescue. Only the stubborn woman refuses to cooperate. Sydney When Satan, aka Wyatt Winters, moves to town, I do my best to be welcoming. After all, I’m the owner of the historic restaurant and bar that he keeps showing up at, despite criticizing nearly everything about it. Deep breath. I might’ve lost my cool and made a rude gesture in his direction. And told him off. How was I to know he was considering investing in my place? Did I mention I’m in debt up to my eyeballs and every bank has turned me down? Still, there’s not a snowball’s chance in hell I’d ever work with him. Or admit he fires me up in every way. And then a snowstorm traps us together and— I’m melting. Book 2: Dashing Adam True or false? Men and women can’t be friends. I used to say true, until I met Kayla. Yes, she’s a goddess, but it’s completely platonic. So when she asks me to pose as her fiancé at a party, I’m all in. Especially since her sleazeball ex will be there. Can you believe this weasel dumped her at the altar? I’ve got your back, Kayla. What are friends for? But now I’m worried I played the part too well because we’re heading home, and she makes a confession: she’s tired of saving herself for marriage and wants me to be her first. Her first! I can’t go there. The woman has committed relationship written all over her, something I’m never doing again for good reason. Except when I tell her no, she starts considering other candidates. I can’t let her be with some random guy! I can’t cross the line either. She doesn’t know what she’s asking! She doesn’t know what she’s doing! Someone has to stop her. Kayla Only Adam will do. Book 3: Sporting Jenna After accidentally dinging a brand-new car, I’m suddenly face-to-face with an angry alpha male. And the sparks are flying. Wait. Eli Robinson? How’s it possible the irritating younger brother of my best friend has morphed into this gorgeous swaggering man? I can’t let myself be tempted. Eli is off-limits. My best friend, his sister who helped raise him, makes sure I know it. Except the more I get to know him, the more difficult it is to stay away. This can only end badly. No relationship is worth losing my best friend. And then he kidnaps me. Eli Once upon a time, Jenna Larsen was my teenaged dream girl, and I mean that in the dirtiest way possible. Now that we’re adults, I discovered she’s even better than I dreamed. So I take her on a surprise trip to get away from judging eyes. An extended date of sorts. Fine. I kidnapped her. I only hope she stops being mad long enough to give us a chance. The Unleashed Romance series continues with Book 4, Toying, plus more! keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, chick lit, funny romance, humorous romance, humorous fiction, women's fiction, romance for dog lovers, series romance, series, family sagas, romance series, romance, romantic, family life, dating, unleashed romance, unleashed romance series, humor, marriage, love, family life, friendship, Kylie Gilmore, USA Today bestselling author, sagas, romantic comedy series, steamy romance, alpha male, virgin romance, romance series, new romance, romance books, new release, small town romance, smart romance, hot romance, kylie gilmore romance, friends to lovers romance, romcom
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives
Author: Josie Brown
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052871
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Suburbia is a jungle, filled with lots of vicious creatures.Take the Paradise Heights Women’s League board. Lyssa Harper should have warned golden-haired DILF du jour Harry Wilder what he was getting into when she invited him to meet the mommies who run their suburban, gated community. At least he brought cupcakes. Since meeting the former Master-of-the-Universe turned stay-at-home single dad, Lyssa has been his domestic Sherpa, teaching him the ins and outs of suburban life. She just didn’t realize her friends would show up at his house unannounced with casseroles, leopard-print bikini briefs, and plans to rearrange his kitchen cabinets. The truth is, if Harry and his wife, the neighborhood’s “perfect couple,” can call it quits, what does that mean for everyone else? Lyssa’s husband, Ted, is a great father, but he pays her Pilates-pumped momtourage more attention than he does his own wife. Her friends gossip about the neighbors while ignoring their own problems: infertility, infidelity, and eating disorders. When Harry sets boundaries with his new fan club, he is exiled from the neighborhood’s in-clique. But Lyssa refuses to snub him. What she never expects is the explosive impact her ongoing friendship with Harry will have on her close-knit pals—and on her marriage.
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052871
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Suburbia is a jungle, filled with lots of vicious creatures.Take the Paradise Heights Women’s League board. Lyssa Harper should have warned golden-haired DILF du jour Harry Wilder what he was getting into when she invited him to meet the mommies who run their suburban, gated community. At least he brought cupcakes. Since meeting the former Master-of-the-Universe turned stay-at-home single dad, Lyssa has been his domestic Sherpa, teaching him the ins and outs of suburban life. She just didn’t realize her friends would show up at his house unannounced with casseroles, leopard-print bikini briefs, and plans to rearrange his kitchen cabinets. The truth is, if Harry and his wife, the neighborhood’s “perfect couple,” can call it quits, what does that mean for everyone else? Lyssa’s husband, Ted, is a great father, but he pays her Pilates-pumped momtourage more attention than he does his own wife. Her friends gossip about the neighbors while ignoring their own problems: infertility, infidelity, and eating disorders. When Harry sets boundaries with his new fan club, he is exiled from the neighborhood’s in-clique. But Lyssa refuses to snub him. What she never expects is the explosive impact her ongoing friendship with Harry will have on her close-knit pals—and on her marriage.
Ill-Fated Fortune
Author: Jennifer J. Chow
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250323045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A Woman's World must-read cozy mystery! A Book Riot and Criminal Element Most Anticipated Cozy Mystery! The first in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie series from Lefty Award-nominee Jennifer J. Chow. Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom’s apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her mother’s enchanted baked goods, including puffy pineapple buns and creamy egg tarts, bring instant joy to all who consume them. Felicity has always been hesitant in the kitchen herself after many failed attempts, but a takeout meal gone wrong inspires her to craft some handmade fortune cookies. They become so popular that Felicity runs out of generic fortunes and starts making her own personalized predictions. When one customer’s ill-fated fortune results in his murder, Felicity’s suspiciously specific fortune has the police focusing on her as the main culprit. Now Felicity must find a way to turn her luck around and get cleared from suspicion.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250323045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A Woman's World must-read cozy mystery! A Book Riot and Criminal Element Most Anticipated Cozy Mystery! The first in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie series from Lefty Award-nominee Jennifer J. Chow. Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom’s apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her mother’s enchanted baked goods, including puffy pineapple buns and creamy egg tarts, bring instant joy to all who consume them. Felicity has always been hesitant in the kitchen herself after many failed attempts, but a takeout meal gone wrong inspires her to craft some handmade fortune cookies. They become so popular that Felicity runs out of generic fortunes and starts making her own personalized predictions. When one customer’s ill-fated fortune results in his murder, Felicity’s suspiciously specific fortune has the police focusing on her as the main culprit. Now Felicity must find a way to turn her luck around and get cleared from suspicion.
The Housewife Assassin’s Greatest Hits
Author: Josie Brown
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
IN THE 16TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES: As housewife assassin Donna Stone Craig’s life hangs in the balance, a deadly bet with the Grim Reaper brings forth a cavalcade of ghosts from her past: those whom she loved and lost, and those whose lives she took. Their sometimes chilling but always insightful points-of-view on Donna's life leave her with a few regrets, and at the same time grant her the redemption she needs to keep living. But first she must beat the Reaper at his own game.
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
IN THE 16TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES: As housewife assassin Donna Stone Craig’s life hangs in the balance, a deadly bet with the Grim Reaper brings forth a cavalcade of ghosts from her past: those whom she loved and lost, and those whose lives she took. Their sometimes chilling but always insightful points-of-view on Donna's life leave her with a few regrets, and at the same time grant her the redemption she needs to keep living. But first she must beat the Reaper at his own game.
Totlandia 4-Book Set
Author: Josie Brown
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 669
Book Description
ALL FOUR SEASONS OF THE ONESIES YEAR, IN ONE COLLECTION. Book 1, The Onesies (Fall) Book 2, The Onesies (Winter) Book 3, The Onesies (Spring) Book 4, The Onesies (Summer) The Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club is the most exclusive children’s playgroup in all of San Francisco. For the city’s ultra-competitive elite, the club’s ten annual spots are the ultimate parenting prize. But not everyone is PHM&TC material. The club’s founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, adheres to strict membership rules: Moms only. No single parents or working mothers allowed. Membership is an arduous commitment. And there’s no room in the club for scandal, bad behavior, or imperfection…from tots or their moms. In a world of power and prestige, no one has more than Bettina. And as every mom in Pacific Heights knows, you simply cannot cross her. But this year’s admissions process is more rigorous than ever, pitting prospective members against each other to prove their mettle. But four of the six candidates vying for the remaining four slots have a secret that would knock them out of the running. Jade is a former stripper and porn actress, who has been absent for most of her son’s life. Jillian’s husband cleaned out their joint accounts and left her for his pregnant assistant. Ally never even had a husband—just a sperm donor—and she’s hiding a high-ranking corporate job. And Lorna fears that her son may have special needs… just the excuse her sister-in-law, Bettina, needs to deny her entry to the club. Can these hopeful moms keep up appearances long enough to outlast the competition? Or will their chances—and their private lives—go up in flames? Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia. PRAISE FOR THE TOTLANDIA SERIES: I love a good mommy send-up as much as the next gal, and this peek into the ridiculousness of the San Francisco upper crust is delightful. Whether or not you’ve ever had the pleasure (or pain) of joining a playgroup, Brown’s tale is as charming as it is cringeworthy. I laughed, I winced, I kept scrolling.” —Romantic Times “With affairs, pending divorces, secret jobs, and unsavory pasts, each wannabe member hides something that could blow her chances for good.Like the characters in reality shows such as “Dance Moms,” the women in Pacific Heights might be over-the-top, but in the end, the best interests of their kids are (almost) always at heart. Laugh-out-loud funny and sometimes touching, the “Totlandia” novellas serve as the perfect quick read for busy moms or anyone looking to escape with some gossipy fun.” —Examiner.com "Josie Brown writes Totlandia with her usual storytelling flair. The dialogue is smooth and flowing. The characters are easy to side with or become angry with, depending on each situation. The scenery is easy to visualize. And we mustn’t forget all the sex (blushworthy, at that) and scandal that is a staple of a true Josie Brown novel. It’s like a soap opera for mommies. Guilty pleasure, anyone?" —Melissa Amster, Chick Lit Central “This book is wonderfully written and has more than just drama. There are touching moments, parts that made me laugh out loud, and as I read the story I felt like I was reading a television show!”—Divine Secrets of a Domestic Goddess "Totlandia by Josie Brown was just a real joy to read. I loved the variety of characters, the balance of funny and serious moments, and just the wacky story. I cannot wait to see what is next in the series!” —The Book CellarX “Brown did it again! She wrote a book that is both hysterical and original. She gets at the heart of motherhood and all its glory and shame! Brown loves to develop numerous characters and you sure to connect with one, if not all in some way. She makes you think, with whimsy and fun. I absolutely adore her writing and I cannot wait to drive into Book Two of this series!” —Mommy Book Nerd
Publisher: Signal Press
ISBN: 1942052022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 669
Book Description
ALL FOUR SEASONS OF THE ONESIES YEAR, IN ONE COLLECTION. Book 1, The Onesies (Fall) Book 2, The Onesies (Winter) Book 3, The Onesies (Spring) Book 4, The Onesies (Summer) The Pacific Heights Moms & Tots Club is the most exclusive children’s playgroup in all of San Francisco. For the city’s ultra-competitive elite, the club’s ten annual spots are the ultimate parenting prize. But not everyone is PHM&TC material. The club’s founder, Bettina Connaught Cross, adheres to strict membership rules: Moms only. No single parents or working mothers allowed. Membership is an arduous commitment. And there’s no room in the club for scandal, bad behavior, or imperfection…from tots or their moms. In a world of power and prestige, no one has more than Bettina. And as every mom in Pacific Heights knows, you simply cannot cross her. But this year’s admissions process is more rigorous than ever, pitting prospective members against each other to prove their mettle. But four of the six candidates vying for the remaining four slots have a secret that would knock them out of the running. Jade is a former stripper and porn actress, who has been absent for most of her son’s life. Jillian’s husband cleaned out their joint accounts and left her for his pregnant assistant. Ally never even had a husband—just a sperm donor—and she’s hiding a high-ranking corporate job. And Lorna fears that her son may have special needs… just the excuse her sister-in-law, Bettina, needs to deny her entry to the club. Can these hopeful moms keep up appearances long enough to outlast the competition? Or will their chances—and their private lives—go up in flames? Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia. PRAISE FOR THE TOTLANDIA SERIES: I love a good mommy send-up as much as the next gal, and this peek into the ridiculousness of the San Francisco upper crust is delightful. Whether or not you’ve ever had the pleasure (or pain) of joining a playgroup, Brown’s tale is as charming as it is cringeworthy. I laughed, I winced, I kept scrolling.” —Romantic Times “With affairs, pending divorces, secret jobs, and unsavory pasts, each wannabe member hides something that could blow her chances for good.Like the characters in reality shows such as “Dance Moms,” the women in Pacific Heights might be over-the-top, but in the end, the best interests of their kids are (almost) always at heart. Laugh-out-loud funny and sometimes touching, the “Totlandia” novellas serve as the perfect quick read for busy moms or anyone looking to escape with some gossipy fun.” —Examiner.com "Josie Brown writes Totlandia with her usual storytelling flair. The dialogue is smooth and flowing. The characters are easy to side with or become angry with, depending on each situation. The scenery is easy to visualize. And we mustn’t forget all the sex (blushworthy, at that) and scandal that is a staple of a true Josie Brown novel. It’s like a soap opera for mommies. Guilty pleasure, anyone?" —Melissa Amster, Chick Lit Central “This book is wonderfully written and has more than just drama. There are touching moments, parts that made me laugh out loud, and as I read the story I felt like I was reading a television show!”—Divine Secrets of a Domestic Goddess "Totlandia by Josie Brown was just a real joy to read. I loved the variety of characters, the balance of funny and serious moments, and just the wacky story. I cannot wait to see what is next in the series!” —The Book CellarX “Brown did it again! She wrote a book that is both hysterical and original. She gets at the heart of motherhood and all its glory and shame! Brown loves to develop numerous characters and you sure to connect with one, if not all in some way. She makes you think, with whimsy and fun. I absolutely adore her writing and I cannot wait to drive into Book Two of this series!” —Mommy Book Nerd