A Slice of Santa Barbara reflects the richly diverse culture of sunny California and Santa Barbara with triple-tested recipes ranging from calorie conscious to opulent. Recipes which make California famous are presented in a simple, easy-to-read format with emphasis on easy, fast, elegant food for today.

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Santa Barbara Grab a bite at a gourmet restaurant. Explore Channel Islands National Park. Relax, take a sip, and savor Santa Barbara’s wine country. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

Experience one of the glistening jewels of California. SANTA BARBARA. This beautiful and sophisticated city has been called the American Riviera for its astonishing ocean views, pristine beaches, stately architecture, luscious restaurants, and exclusive shopping. Exquisite color photography by lifetime Santa Barbara resident Marc Muench reveals the heart of Santa Barbara and its surrounding cities of Goleta, Montecito. Summerland, and Carpinteria. A poignant, personal essay by author Barnaby Conrad describes the magic of Santa Barbara.

Includes separately paged "Junior union section."

Santa's got a busy day ahead! Help him wrap up the presents, load up the sleigh, fly through the sky and deliver all the gifts on Christmas Eve in Busy Santa. Children will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colourful board book with gently rhyming text and magical illustrations by Ag Jatkowska, which is part of the Busy Book series.Other titles available: Busy Swimming, Busy Fire Station, Busy Farm, Busy Park, Busy Railway, Busy Airport, Busy Garden, Busy Beach, Busy Builders, Busy Town, Busy Garage, Busy Playtime, Busy Home, Busy Bookshop, Busy Hairdresser, Busy Zoo

When a rich reclusive heiress turns up dead in her Montecito mansion, Kristi must clear her first client of the woman's murder. Unfortunately, her client, a poor ESL teacher, seems to be hiding something, and there are few other suspects. Worse, her growing attraction to the attorney who hired her pits her against the DA she's dating. To solve the mystery, Kristi must uncover how love and money factor into the case, and into her own life.