Nuggets

The NUGGETS series consists of short, digestible tidbits written as snack food for your brain. In NUGGETS: My California, the author says, "Join me in this world of gleaming nuggets from the golden state of California. Savor tiny tales of people and places. Be tempted by wine and cheese. Fly in a hot air balloon. Explore the island of romance. Beware of attack by pirates. Ride with early television western heroes. Join trailblazers and city builders. Strike it rich during the Gold Rush or find treasure in land deals, or trade in precious commodities-sugar, chocolate, racehorses. "Take a moment while standing in line, sitting on a bus or train, waiting at the airport. Come with me to discover the California I love."

The NUGGETS series consists of short, digestible tidbits written as snack food for your brain. The author of NUGGETS: Travels, invites you to, "Share my adventures and discoveries, the beauty and amazement, the possibility of danger in these vivid travel tales. Join me while trapped underwater in a fast-flowing river, flying into a blizzard as lightning strikes, responding to a medical emergency, experiencing the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Taste a kolache. Head 'down under' to see the wild denizens of Australia. Learn about Egypt's powerful female pharaoh whose legacy was nearly obliterated. Look for space aliens in Nevada and marvel at the Grand Canyon. Savor high tea aboard a British double-decker bus and hug ancient standing stones. And, always be on the lookout for alligators and crocodiles. "Need a break? Have a bit of time while sitting at the airport? These tiny travel tales are waiting for you."