PALM BEACH'S #1 BESTSELLER SINCE PUBLICATION. For two decades Palm Beach socialite and film producer George Williams exchanged his tuxedo for a flight suit and surreptitiously flew millions of dollars of marijuana, cocaine and cash between Colombia, the Bahamas and Florida, evading U.S. Customs, DEA, the FBI, federal task forces and the local police. A fixture at balls, charity events and social gatherings, Williams became a top cocaine supplier for the tuxedo and tiara set on the island, having survived a crash landing in the Bahamas. An expert blackjack player, he appeared on Regis and other shows, filming commercials for American Express, Miller Lite and others.Never caught, his true identity never revealed, this is the amazing memoir of the man who shuttled between the Colombian drug lords of Medellin, the remote jungle airstrips of Honduras, the casinos of Las Vegas and the ballrooms and glitter of Palm Beach. With acerbic wit, he names names and pulls back the curtain on a segment of society rarely seen outside the drawing rooms and clubs of Palm Beach.

Letters from the past transport a young Spanish woman into the mysterious lives of her father and her uncle during the waning years of colonial rule in Guinea When Clarence comes upon a series of letters from her family’s past, she starts to piece together the story of her father’s travels with his brother, and she becomes curious about her origins. Sifting through the clues and assembling the narrative, Clarence embarks on a journey to the exotic African isle of Fernando Poo, where the 2 brothers, Jacobo and Kilian, landed after fleeing their conventional, safe lives in the Spanish Pyrenees. A secret rests at the heart of this tale as it moves back and forth between generations and spaces. For Clarence, in 2003, the life that Jacobo and Kilian created 50 years ago on the island as 2 expatriate cocoa cultivators starts to unfold. The brothers explore a culture that is starkly different from Spain, and in the midst of discovering what it means to grow the perfect cocoa beans, they build a strong friendship—and learn the dangers and delights of forbidden love.

Even if you live in a cool area, you can grow palms and other warm-climate plants with the assistance of Francko's firsthand observations and research.

Growing up, Maya was surrounded by palm trees, the ocean breeze, and a big extended family. Maya's life takes a turn as she witnesses her beautiful island being destroyed by the war. Maya's parents decide to immigrate to another county to find peace and safety. When she arrives in the new country, Maya can't speak the language and no one at school wants to be her friend. Will Maya ever feel a sense of belonging in her new home? This picture book is for children ages 7 to 11 years: Beautifully written story about the hardships and challenges a child faces in a war-torn country Heartfelt story about the plight of immigration and a struggle with identity and belonging Stresses the importance of empowerment through education Celebrates the power of hope and hard work Encourages empathy and compassion Address themes of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance Includes beautiful vibrant illustrations Perfect for children reading alone, story time for families, classrooms, and libraries Stimulates many important discussions

In this holiday story of Pomp, Snow and Cirqueumstance, three fantastical elves share their special gifts with the world, and learn a valuable lesson in humility and service to others.

Collection of short stories written over the entire span of Kawabata's career. These stories, he felt, represented the essence of his art and reflect his abiding interest in the miniature, the wisp of plot reduced to the essential. --Adapted from publisher description.