The Secret Ingredient

The Secret Ingredient
Author: Gigi Butler
Publisher: Howard Books
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1501173537

The founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes shares her personal success story, her hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration that has helped her follow her dreams in this warm-hearted and encouraging memoir that “will inspire savvy entrepreneurs to invest in their own dreams” (Daymond John, star of ABC’s Shark Tank). Featuring delicious dessert recipes for cupcakes and more in each chapter. As a young child, Gigi knew that if she wanted to succeed, she had to work hard and offer a service that people wanted to buy. At age seven, she sold eggs out of her little red wagon to neighbors. At age fifteen, she bought cleaning supplies and started a cleaning service out of her rural California home. When she moved to Nashville at nineteen, she had her heart set on becoming a country music star. Cleaning houses by day to support herself for over a decade, she realized that God had other plans for her. If she wouldn’t be a successful singer, she decided she would grow a business that she could be proud of. An extraordinary baker throughout her life, she decided to open a cupcake shop with all the money she could pull together. With the help and support of her family, she was able to open her first store in a prime Nashville location. The news of her cupcakes spread quickly, and the franchise became a huge success. Now, in The Secret Ingredient, Gigi reveals how her failure led her to explore her passion for baking and how she became a successful businesswoman. With spunk, humor, and insight, she weaves her hard-won wisdom and business acumen into the fun, fascinating, and instructive stories of her life. Each inspirational chapter concludes with a treasured family recipe for cupcakes and other scrumptious desserts. For anyone with big dreams, Gigi’s message is simple: believe in yourself, walk with integrity, work hard, and trust in God. Your life may not turn out exactly how you expected or hoped, but it will be so much better than you could have ever imagined. “If you ever need to feel inspired by a dreamer, this is a must read” (Tony Brown, music producer).

Gigi's Little Dreamer

Gigi's Little Dreamer
Author: Carmen Maples
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781737952725

"Gigi's Little Dreamer" by Carmen Maples: A Heartwarming Journey into Family Bonding and Imagination!Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey through the pages of "Gigi's Little Dreamer," a touching story that celebrates the everlasting bond between a grandmother and her beloved granddaughter. Crafted by Carmen Maples and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Jasmine Mills, this tale transports readers to a world filled with love, wonder, and treasured moments.Step into the shoes of a little dreamer who finds pure joy in visiting her cherished Grandma Gigi. Carmen's lyrical storytelling and Jasmine's whimsical illustrations transform ordinary visits into extraordinary adventures, igniting the imagination of young and old alike.Here's why "Gigi's Little Dreamer" deserves a special place on your bookshelf:Celebrate Family: This book beautifully portrays the love between generations, making it an ideal gift for grandparents and their precious grandchildren.Inspire Imagination: Carmen's narrative sparks the creativity of young minds, encouraging them to dream big and embrace the enchantment of childhood.Diverse Representation: Carmen's commitment to diversity ensures that every child can see themselves in the story, fostering inclusivity and empowerment."Gigi's Little Dreamer" is just the beginning of Carmen's literary adventures. Explore her affirmation coloring book, "Chloe's ABCs," and the heartwarming picture book, "Chloe and her New Farm Friends," both inspired by her vibrant daughter, Chloe.

Perry Como

Perry Como
Author: Malcolm Macfarlane
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476600244

Perry Como put aside his career as a barber to become one of the top American crooners of the 20th century and also one of the first multimedia stars. His record sales exceeded 100 million. In 1948, Como was the first popular singer to cross over to television and The Perry Como Show became the benchmark for a broadcast music and variety show. Como's career illuminates developments in the music and television business in the middle of the last century. This biography features 73 photographs, a complete discography, a listing of all television appearances, and a year by year chronology of Perry Como's life from 1912 to 2001.

The 50 / 60 Kid - A Palo Alto Dreamer

The 50 / 60 Kid - A Palo Alto Dreamer
Author: Jane Horton
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1435708172

What was Silicon Valley like before it was "Silicon Valley?" For both those who recollect the Bay Area in different times, and those who only know it now, this story delights with how things used to be; the orchards, Sunday afternoon drives, and children who explored creeks, neighborhoods and life with intensity and passion. Growing up in Palo Alto in the 1950s and '60s meant a life filled with stories about good and bad guys: Davy Crockett, Communists, Republicans; the Church, and the Mickey Mouse Club. Jane's vivid imagination is both her salvation and her nemesis, and seeing the world through her eyes brings to mind how imagination can triumph in even the most mundane situations. Her story of changing times evokes the hopes, discoveries, joys and disappointments that children confront, and of how some things never change. More than 50 photographs enrich Jane's story, and you may find yourself remembering childhood wonders, joys and confusions as you relax and reflect with the Palo Alto Dreamer.

The Dreamer

The Dreamer
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781452156088

Even pigs can learn to fly: Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? Thus begins the journey of a pig with big dreams, and the perseverance to make them come true. He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day, his favorite thing to do is sit and watch for those he loves best: birds. Il Sung Na creates a world at once whimsical and aspirational, where anything is possible and, yes, even pigs can learn to fly. Il Sung Na received Honorable Mention, Best Concept Book for The Opposite Zoo by The Huffington Post and Amazon.com named The Opposite Zoo one of the Best Children's Books of 2016. • Teaches young children that anything is possible • Encourages kids to dream big and set goals • Inspires readers with the message that dreams can come true Anyone who likes Dreamers and Bee a Dreamer will love this heartwarming story. • Beautiful gift for children who love animals and picture books • Parents and teachers will love the happy vibe of this book

The Transformation - A Palo Alto Dreamer

The Transformation - A Palo Alto Dreamer
Author: Jane Richter Horton
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2012-12-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1300459565

Book two of the Palo Alto Dreamer series told the story of a generation experiencing the sparkling revolution of the '60s and early '70s, and of Jane's life then; this third book, The Transformation, continues her journey. The Transformation chronicles Jane's life as a mother, her struggles for workplace equality, and how social issues continue to shape Jane. Her world keeps on expanding, but with a new focus on family as she experiences the next decade of her life as the Palo Alto Dreamer.

Dreams

Dreams
Author: Mark Blake
Publisher: Nine Eight Books
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2024-09-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1788708067

Fleetwood Mac have had a chart-topping career that spans over fifty years and includes some of the biggest-selling albums and greatest hits of the 20th and 21st centuries. But the band's story is one of enormous triumph and also unimaginable tragedy. There has never been a band in the history of music riven with as much romantic drama, sexual tension and incredible highs and lows as Fleetwood Mac. Dreams is a must-read for casual Fleetwood Mac fans and die-hard devotees alike. In this unique collection of mini-biographies, observations and essays, Mark Blake explores all eras of the Fleetwood Mac story to explore what it is that has made them one of the most successful bands in history. Blake draws on his own exclusive interviews with Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and the late Peter Green and Christine McVie, and addresses the complex human drama at the heart of the Fleetwood Mac story, including the complicated relationships between the band's main members, but he also dives deep into the towering discography that the band have built over the past half-century.

FoodWISE

FoodWISE
Author: Gigi Berardi
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1623173922

The definitive food lover's guide to making the right choices amidst a sea of ever-changing information We live in a culture awash with advice on nutrition and eating. But what does it really mean to eat healthy? FoodWISE is for anyone who has felt unsure about how to make the “right” food choices. It is for food lovers who want to be more knowledgeable and connected to their food, while also creating meaningful dining experiences around the table. With more than thirty years of experience in farm and food studies, Gigi Berardi, PhD, shows readers how to make food choices and prepare meals that are WISE: Whole, Informed, Sustainable, and Experience based. She offers practical guidance for how to comb the aisles of your local food market with confidence and renewed excitement and debunks the questionable science behind popular diets and trends, sharing some counterintuitive tips that may surprise you—like the health benefits of eating saturated fat! FoodWISE will revolutionize how you think about healthy, enjoyable, and socially conscious cuisine.

Lulu the Broadway Mouse

Lulu the Broadway Mouse
Author: Jenna Gavigan
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762464607

Ratatouille meets Broadway in this charming new middle grade novel about a little mouse with big dreams. Lulu is a little girl with a very big dream: she wants to be on Broadway. She wants it more than anything in the world. As it happens, she lives in Broadway's Shubert Theatre; so achieving her dream shouldn't be too tricky, right? Wrong. Because the thing about Lulu? She's a little girl mouse. When a human girl named Jayne joins the cast of the show at the Shubert as an understudy, Lulu becomes Jayne's guide through the world of her theatre and its wonderfully kooky cast and crew. Together, Jayne and Lulu learn that sometimes dreams turn out differently than we imagined; sometimes they come with terms and conditions (aka the company mean girl, Amanda). But sometimes, just when we've given up all hope, bigger and better dreams than we'd ever thought could come true, do.