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Accidental Encore unveils the life of the young Soviet piano prodigy, Alexei Sultanov--his upbringing behind the Iron Curtain, studying at the Moscow Conservatory, and his wild romance to his beloved, Dace Abele. When nineteen-year-old Alexei found his opportunity to leave the Soviet Union for the United States to compete in the 1989 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, he shocked the world and won. The ensuing chaos of Alexei's instant fame coupled with his immaturity culminated in a sudden series of strokes, leaving him severely crippled and no longer able to play the piano. Arduous rehabilitation with tremendous support from his wife led to a return to the keyboard, though no longer on the world stage. This book casts a spotlight on one of brightest stars in the classical music world whose untimely death and legacy carry on today.

My father, Connell R. Miller Sr. (1918-1954), was a noted Dallas, Texas, photographer whose camera captured everything from the aftermath of a tornado to the zany antics of the Dallas Bonehead Club. Dad's interest in and dedication to photography began shortly after he graduated from high school and travelled to Berlin for the 1936 Olympic Games. Bringing home a large number of unprocessed rolls of film, he set up a small darkroom where he soon became proficient in the developing and printing process. He had adopted his trademark, large format Speed Graphic press-type camera by 1939, preferring the sharp enlargements the 4x5 negatives would give him over those images taken on small 35mm film. He would have been successful solely shooting weddings, sports, or even pets, but street photography was his passion, and his domain was the world around him--the city and its people with their activities in a simpler, less hurried time.

Explore the rich tapestry of Czech food with award-winning chef Denise Mazal Resnerova's enchanting cookbook, The Aroma of Czech Cuisine. From the heart of Prague to the charming streets of Boerne, Texas, Resnerova offers us the quintessence of Staročeská kuchyně--the recipes of grandmothers, passed down through generations. These recipes, developed to perfection by Resnerova, are an integral part of the Texas Hill Country and have been savored at Little Gretel, her renowned Czech eatery in Boerne, Texas. With The Aroma of Czech Cuisine, Denise Mazal Resnerova embarks on a culinary journey infused with notes and mini stories that unveil the essence of Czech culture and its enduring influence in the United States. The book delves into folklore, uncovers recipe origins, and traces the historical threads that bind Czech cuisine to its cultural heritage.Whether you are a seasoned chef or a curious food enthusiast, The Aroma of Czech Cuisine promises to open the door to local Czech culture and transport you to the heart of Czech gastronomy, where every dish is a celebration of flavor, heritage, and the enduring spirit of the Czech people.

Author Robert L. Seltzer's second memoir examines a complicated father-son relationship as Seltzer learns how to be a father to a son with Asperger's. The text presents two different timelines: the first captures a year in the life of father Robert and adult son Chris as they navigate their relationship and find ways to connect through movies, books, and music; the second timeline follows father and son from Chris's birth through the trial of diagnosis until the timelines meet up in the present day. Seltzer describes himself as "a man fleeing his demons" and his son as "a boy still wrestling his." This beautifully written memoir is a raw and honest look at a struggle many families will relate to.

Explores the friendship of two quesadillas and all the fun they have at Flavor Valley Summer Camp with new foodling friends who come from all different backgrounds. And when Diego Queso and Gary Gouda switch places before returning home, they realize that even in different homes, love looks and feels the same in every way.

"Ophelia and the Freedmen's School is based on an actual school established in 1867 in Lavaca, Texas. The author's great-grandfather, John Ogilvie Stevenson, was the teacher of the Lavaca school and he left many documents, letters, and stories about his experiences there. (Those documents are now archived at the Rosenberg Research Library in Galveston, Texas.) The protagonist is one of two white war refugee girls at the Lavaca school who were real students of Mr. Stevenson. Ten-year-old Ophelia at first resents her black classmates, whom she perceives as "not like her." But through shared experiences with them-the joy of learning, a yellow fever epidemic, and fear of the KKK, which threatens the life of their beloved teacher and closure of the school-her attitude changes. This well-researched story is threaded through with the tensions that marked Reconstruction in the South. Who in the community are the malcontents? Ultimately, the real message is one of working together and embracing friendships, regardless of differences"--