Michael Travis Knihy

Liberace Extravaganza! by award-winning costume designers Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett is an opulent display of the renowned entertainer’s dazzling and over-the-top costumes. No one would ever accuse Wladzlu Valentino Liberace of being demure. The internationally celebrated star is almost as well known for his eye-catching, flamboyant fashion as he is for his music. Authorized by the Liberace Foundation, Liberace Extravaganza! features 150 full-color photographs of his unique garments, 20 original drawings from Liberace’s designers’ sketchbooks, behind-the-scenes stories from some of his most trusted couturiers and friends, and a foreword from Michael Travis, Liberace’s principle designer.

Set in the early 1900s, this novel follows a Mexican family's harrowing journey to America, fleeing civil war, famine, and disease. The father, Pruduenciano Nava, faces dire consequences after a failed train robbery, forcing him to adopt a new identity as Tereso Minjares. Seeking peace in Dona Ana, their hopes are dashed when Nava's ambition leads him to become involved with the notorious rebel Pancho Villa, threatening the family's safety and stability. The story explores themes of identity, ambition, and the quest for a better life.

Set in the Alaskan wilderness in 1973, a 16-year-old named Michael Travis takes a leap of faith by responding to a job advertisement. Tasked with helping an older couple build a lodge at Melozi Hot Springs, he quickly realizes the challenges of the remote environment. Confronted by wildlife and the harsh realities of survival, Michael must prove his capabilities and adapt to the wild. Through trials and personal growth, he earns his place in this rugged landscape, transforming from a boy into a capable young man.