Throwing himself into bizarre situations all in the name of a little curiosity and a lot of humor, Jacobs chronicles his experiences in his New York Times bestsellers The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All. Clever, incredibly witty, and quirky, Jacobs will help you see the world in ways never imagined - through the eyes of a man who has walked... read full bio

Alvin Toffler is an American writer and futurist, known for his works discussing the digital revolution, communication revolution, corporate revolution and technological singularity. A former associate editor of Fortune magazine, his early work focused on technology and its impact. Alvin Toffler then moved to examining the reaction of and changes in society. Alvin Toffler later focus has been on the... read full bio

Anne Rice gained a vast cult readership for her supernatural novels. Her first, Interview with the Vampire. The book was the first in her popular Vampire Chronicles series, which includes The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned. Interview with the Vampire was made into a film in starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Rice was also known for... read full bio

Annette was a finalist in two categories in the prestigious Writers Digest national writing competition. She has contributed to magazine articles, the Livermore Wine Country Literary Harvest Anthology, and O'Brien's Literary Speculator Bright Beginnings Anthology. Frequently, her work can also be found in the monthly literary e-newsletter Fox and Quill. Annette's first full-length book Healing through Humor: Change Your Focus,... read full bio

Annie Dillard is a highly skilled writer. It has been said that her prose pulls you into the event she is describign - making the reader feel as if they are there with her. Dillard brings knowledge into her discussions from the whole spectrum of thought by referencing physics, numerous religious disciplines, literature, medicine, anthropology and folklore to name some... read full bio