A sweeping work taking the reader on a journey through time. This book covers in relatively few words, with associated pictures, tables, and refreshing editorial comments, the birth and expansion of the universe, evolution on Earth, the rise and fall of empires, and many of the great minds who have led us to know what we do today. If you're fascinated by what you see in the night sky, pictures from space probes and the Hubble Telescope, and the science and scientists that unraveled terrestrial and extra-terrestrial mysteries, you'll enjoy this book. Testimonials: "Ted Pollock's "From the Big Bang to the Big Mac" is a fast and fascinating read for the layman with an interest or even just curiosity about the universe we live in and our place in it. The book sweeps through the main points of the origin, development and constituents of the universe (including us) and how they operate in a non-technical and non-mathematical way. The author's breezy, conversational tone and personal perspective help to involve the reader and keep the subject lively." - Jay Albert, Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches "A very enjoyable read. It gave me a chance to witness 13.7 billion years of history in an incredibly short span of time. The author's willingness to share his thoughts along the way was often thought-provoking and always enjoyable. I found myself learning something new on nearly every page. By the time I finished the book in the wee hours of the morning I was all smiles. I am reminded that we are all the same, this is but one planet and we are one people, no matter how often we focus on minor differences. Thanks to Pollock for the experience." - Terrence R. Redding, Ph.D; Redding Observatory South "Ted has created a very enjoyable account of the development of the universe and our planet. He has pulled together information from numerous sources and tied it all together into a cogent and interesting work. I learned a great deal." - Michael Gourd, Management Consultant.

Living in a private golf and country club is considered by most folks who have the means to do so, one step from paradise. Now I don't mean paradise in the sense of the hereafter, but rather a grand lifestyle in typically gorgeous surroundings. Say hello to Max Weinstock, who worked hard all his life, built up a business in Long Island, New York, and cashed in several years ago, retiring with his wife, Marilyn, to Boca Mar Vista Golf and Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. It was all they dreamed that it would be. Of course, if their kids - managing their grandchildren's upbringing --- would move nearby, then paradise, in every sense of the word, would be realized. But they learned to live with it. As Marilyn loves to say, "It is what it is." Let's follow their day-to-day lives in the club and its environs, sharing their joys, annoyances, frustrations, and sorrows. Welcome to Boca Mar Vista and this tale of paradise, paradise lost and paradise regained.