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In this 280-page large-format textbook used by many estates and butler academies, Marti details how to hire and lead teams as well as shows a sample household manual for a royal household. PRINT OR EBOOK.

 The President’s dining habits have always been of interest to the public. What does the Commander-in-Chief like to eat? Are he and his wife extravagant in their tastes and expenditures, or modest? How does the First Family entertain? PRINT OR EBOOK.

The real story of the American "Shero" Mary Patton and her famed gunpowder production can finally be heard in her voice. Scientific, forestry and geologic research reveal the hidden truth untold for hundreds of years. EBOOK OR AUDIOBOOK. The audio work with SAG/AFTRA on this audiobook is exceptional and riveting. Not for the timid.

This is the same book only available in print with full color, first-ever paintings in it of Mary Patton, Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, Colonel Andrew Hampton, Catawba Indian Captain Redhead, Mary Patton, Black hero Ishmael Titus, and Colonel Frederick Hambright. 

FULL-COLOR PRINT.

As part of the President Obama and Rosa Parks exhibition launched at The US Presidential Service Center, Marti helped publish this book, NO DARKIES SIT IN THIS SECTION OF THE BUS: YESTERDAY AND TODAY, with Orlando Herrera, Jr. 

FULL-COLOR PRINT.

 “[D]elicacies in proportion” (the title of this book) were the words used by Washington correspondent and writer Ben Perley Poore to complete a list of the foods served at a presidential inaugural ball supper in 1881.

PRINT OR EBOOK.

That Palace in Washington: An Anecdotal History of White House Entertaining 1800-1850. PRINT OR EBOOK.

Plain Food and High Thinking: An Anecdotal History of White House Entertaining 1901-1953.  Writer Gilson Willets in 1908 used the words “plain food and high thinking” to describe the philosophy of Theodore Roosevelt. PRINT OR EBOOK.

A Man for all SEAsonings: Hail to the Chef and All the Presidents' Menus is coming soon in an e-book and printed format! Previously selling thousands of copies in three versions, this popular booklet will now be released worldwide and in full color. Used extensively by Marti's 5403 students graduating from his cookery academy for two decades and provided in class.

 A Hospitality Managers Legal Handbook covers some of the hottest issues in hospitality, hotel, and resort management. Step-by-step advice is provided for a number of situations including slip-and-fall, attaining a liquor license, and others. Originally published in 2010 this handbook will be made available in ebook and in print.

We wrote and narrated this book because someone backed into mom's car one day (Stormy) and damaged her radiator so that the air conditioning would not work. As she drives two, to 2 1/2 hours per day, she was sweating in her business attire in the summer sun and I told her, "honey, why don't you be like Jonah and ride in my blue whale?" I own a big Chrysler 300 and we call it the whale. So this book became a PUN to have fun and celebrate my wife within my eternal love across the universe and time-space memoriam. Nothing can ever remove this marker and the love of Rania Barry Isabella Mongiello for mom!

Eminent Charlotteans: Twelve Historical Profiles from North Carolina's Queen City. This book is by the famous attorney Scott Syfert. We are in the section for our work and help with heralding black Americans in the colonial war and Private Ishmael Titus.

Patriot Militiaman in the American Revolution 1775–82 (Warrior Book 176). We are credited extensively for helping with the research of this book by Ed and Cathy Gilbert. They stayed at the inn many times and celebration dinner was hosted with talk!

Eat & Explore North Carolina: Favorite Recipes, Celebrations, and Travel Destinations by Christy Campbell. This state version has all the best places to go to and Christy includes recipes from the tastiest ones! Our Polynesian Cookie recipe is in here as well as our award-winning inn.

Cowpens 1781: Turning point of the American Revolution (Campaign). In this book, we gained global coverage and credit from the authors, Ed and Cathy Gilbert. Osprey Publishing is a British, Oxford-based, publishing company specializing in military history and in all museums, worldwide.

Everyday Cooking With Dr. Dean Ornish: 150 Easy, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Recipes. Forty-six easy-to-prepare seasonal menus that use inexpensive, common ingredients as part of a practical, appetizing, low-fat and low-cholesterol diet features Chef Marti's Arkansas Meatless Chili that he invented for the Clinton's. Later, this became Boca-Chili for sale across the USA.

Day Trips® from Charlotte: Getaway Ideas For The Local Traveler.  This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Charlotte metro area - and our inn and museum are one of them!  

True for the Cause of Liberty: The Second Spartan Regiment in the American Revolution. We were happy to be featured by Ed and Cathy Gilbert as they are award winners of the US Presidential Service Center Distinguished Service Medal.

 Hometown Heroes: Heroic Stories From Brave Men and Women. The stories of Veterans and the service they gave can be found inside because Greg McIntyre is passionate and dedicated to the heroes who served, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting the freedoms of their country. He featured an entire chapter on Chef Marti.

Returning to the Civil War: Grand Reenactments of an Anguished Time. From the battlefield to the sea, from the hospital to the ballroom, the stories in this book bring the experience of reenacting to life. Authors Al Thelin and Kent Courtney photographed sailors and marines, of Marti and Andrew King with the group, to show them as an "exotic" in the reenacting community.

Diving into Dolphin History A Culinary Celebration of the Submarine Force Centennial. For the 100 year centennial of the American submarine force, as a nuclear submariner - Marti joined in with a recipe for publication and to help raise money for scholarships and The Navy Relief Fund.

Great Jersey Shore Jaunts by Kelley Anne Mc Gee is a wonderful showcase of restaurants, chefs, sights, and hotels across the Jersey Shore and beaches. 

It features the famed flavors of many cooks and chef Marti as well at his Jersey Sailor Restaurant and Dinner Theater. 

A Chef Is Born. Before Otto Borsich competed on Top Chef, before he taught at the Culinary Institute of America, before he ran the kitchens of 4- and 5-star restaurants, he first had to be born. In his no-knives-barred approach to life and cooking, Borsich carves out his own Otto-biography. As one of Marti's life-long friends, Otto quotes him - in this first of three tomes.

Discover how the members of The Chicago Chefs organization helped the city become a culinary destination for people from all over the world and covered Marti in their book. As the keynote speaker in 2020, using French and English, he spoke at the Les Amis de Escoffier Dinner at McCormick Place. Throughout this book, you will learn how The Chicago Chefs evolved over the years and how their talent and skill became a highly respected and admired profession both in and out of the kitchen. They have not only made a difference in Chicago's culinary culture but also significantly enhanced Chicago culture.

Dr. Pauline Crawford shares a Value Creation philosophy that has guided her to create Magical Conversations where experiences are shared, without judgment, on life challenges among women and men. The imagery of the lighthouse has helped her transform and share her story, shining the light on the Nine Values-Principles that embed The Power of Authentic Harmony for a Joint Custody World where women and men thrive together. Marti provided a testament for her book upon request from Doctor Crawford.

 In our recent history, to the current stage of the 21st Century, it is noticeable that women worldwide have played a significant role in the economic growth from agriculture to aerospace worldwide. Even so, most women today have additional responsibilities besides caring for their families. Contributing to the family's income takes a physical and emotional toll. Nevertheless, women continue to prove their worth at work and in our social, cultural, and justice systems. Marti was asked to write a testament for this book.