Books with author John R. Walker

*19,000 word (72 pages) short story. LGBT romance. Calvin Lynch and Troy Hoffman have been best mates since they were fourteen years old. They’re both hard-working tradesmen, both love weekends away fishing, both gay, but have never been single at the same time. Until now. What is supposed to be a weekend away fishing with a group of mates, changes at the last minute when friends bail out in an attempt to give Cal and Troy some alone time. With more than just hooks on the line, can these two see what’s been right in front of them the whole time? The Perfect Catch is a short story about falling for your best friend hook, line, and sinker.

Zoe is back for another summer of adventure. This time she is trying her hand at running her own business selling her idea of deep-fried soda pop. She quickly learns the ups and downs of starting a business and that she needs to balance her crime-solving with her day job. This time things could get deadly when the rides start falling apart literally. Will her telepathic powers be strong enough to stop disaster before it strikes?

Tina and TJ are high school sweethearts that have been reunited as adults. TJ has become a part of a close knit group of friends who call themselves "the circle." Tina loves TJ, but she hates being a part of the circle and wants desperately to build a life with TJ outside of it. The circle is at every turn trying to make sure that TJ and Tina stay in the circle, after all TJ started the circle and he can't leave them now. Tina struggles to claim her independence from the circle and learns to be free from all the things that the circle represents. But will she and TJ be able to endure through her journey to be free?

In this delightful rhyming tale, two brothers know they are supposed to stay in bed until Christmas morning, but they can‛t resist sneaking downstairs in the middle of the night. When they hear sleighbells outside, they rush back to bed. But will they make it in time? If Santa sees them awake, will they still get presents? A. H. Walker enjoys writing poetry and has co-authored with his wife, a memoir of his son, who lives with autism. The Christmas Morning Sneak is the first children's book he has written although he has plans for more in the works. John Walker, a 34 year-old man living with autism, is the subject of his parents' memoir, Bringing Up John: One Family's Life with Autism. He has been drawing since early childhood and loves creating cartoon characters. He currently works with a local cartoonist, Chet Buckley, helping him with his comic books.

For courses in Introduction to Hospitality and Hospitality Management. Capturing the flavor and breadth of the industry, Introduction to Hospitality Management, Fourth Edition, explores all aspects of the field including: travel and tourism; lodging; foodservice; meetings, conventions and expositions; and leisure and recreation. Devoting six chapters to management, the text focuses on hospitality and management and uses first-person accounts, corporate profiles and industry morsels to foster a student’s appreciation for the field. Throughout, author John R. Walker invites students to share this industry’s unique enthusiasm and passion. The text is organized into five sections: the hospitality industry and tourism; lodging; restaurants, managed services, and beverages; recreation, theme parks, clubs, and gaming entertainment; and assemblies and event management. Each section includes insight from industry professionals, contains up-to-date information on career opportunities, and includes many examples illuminating current industry trends and realities. Extensively revised and updated, this edition contains new photos, new page layouts, and new coverage on topics ranging from sustainability to globalization.