Writing this book has not been a labor of love or a desire to become independantly wealthy, but simply a personal account of my years spent in the restaurant industry and growth as a husband, Father, and fellow human being. The book's main theme is diversity in all it's forms.From the particular guests, employees, managers, and all who will always be part of life's simple pleasure, an escape from the daily grind of life, of going out to eat. If this lifetime of journey can spark a memory, or stir an emotion within, or satiate a curiosity, then that is all the satisfaction I can hope...

Vivid imagery and original research are the hallmarks of DFW Deco: Modernistic Architecture of North Texas, the latest in Jim Parsons and David Bush's series of books documenting Art Deco and Art Moderne design in the Lone Star State. DFW Deco examines a vibrant architectural heritage that spans legendary eras in American history, from the Roaring Twenties through the Great Depression to World War II.

DFW Deco explores the full range of modernistic building styles and some of the uniquely Texan influences that shaped the growing cities of North Texas. Classic zigzag...