Drez, an author, historian, and lecturer, tells the story of how General William Mitchell predicted the attack on Pearl Harbor and the war with Japan years before it occurred. He describes American
"Julian Piper documents the integral but underappreciated center of blues music---Baton Rouge, Louisiana---with style and grit and no illusions or highfalutin' worship. He includes details of these un
"It was always a pleasure to appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Jay and his long-time producer Dave Berg would welcome me to the Green Room, and these moments before the show gave us a
The East meets the Westbank and more! With recipes by local Vietnamese cooks and world-renowned chefs, this cookbook provides the reader with a detailed offering of Vietnamese cuisine in the New Orlea
A stunning pictorial history of an enduring New Orleans legacy. Decorated with Louisiana irises and Southern pines, the crafts created by the ladies of Newcomb College during the early 20th century re
WINNER OF THE LOUISIANA LITERARY AWARDCelebrating the traditions of Louisiana's food, chefs, and cooks!Radio host Poppy Tooker takes readers on a culinary journey filled with the stories of some of Lo
With the threat of the poorhouse looming over her head, Annie Edson Taylor's big idea of barreling over Niagara Falls just might change her rotten luck. Her thoughts filled with fame and fortune, Anni
With a focus on tradition in and around Savannah, this collection of photos, decor, and recipes paints the perfect picture of a classic Christmas in the Deep South. Readers will revel in the elaborate
From appetizers and soups to pierogi and sweets, this gorgeous cookbook offers fifty recipes, along with photographs, history, musings, and stories. These classic Polish recipes are knockouts for the
Martha Giddens Nesbit provides a contemporary take on Savannah food and parties with a casual appeal. Photographed in and around beautiful historic and modern homes in the city and at Tybee Beach, the
Presents the alphabet with each letter represented by an element of the American Revolution, including H for John Hancock, M for minutemen, and V for Valley Forge.
Seventy-seven home-style shrimp recipes are interspersed with historical, biological, and food preparation advice. From an inside look at the seafood industry in Louisiana, past and present, to techni
With a true journalistic tone, Keith delivers an unparalleled account of the murder of Louisiana's political advertiser Jim Leslie and the case against Shreveport's corrupt police commissioner George
The classic, comprehensive reference to the subject features a biographical dictionary of craftsmen, along with many of their signatures and marks. The new foreword by music scholar Benjamin Hebbert e
This book is a must for recreational and commercial fishermen as well as anyone who loves the outdoors! With detailed information on 207 species of saltwater fish along with superb illustrations and e
Recipes, games, costumes, party ideas, and decorations, along with excerpts from vintage periodicals, show the gaiety that epitomized historic Halloween celebrations.
Vicksburg, MS, voted against secession. But when the Union arrived, its citizens became Confederates, supporting the South with both materials and manpower. Photos, engravings, and text tell the story
The author recalls the holidays he shared with a loving family growing up on an isolated Iowa farm without electicity or running water, but with plenty of good will and Christma spirit, during the 192
Jam packed with little-known facts about the first inhabitants of Louisiana, plantations, the weather, the Civil War, and, of course, lots of lagniappe (something extra).
Traces the personal and professional life of the children's books illustrator, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, his early career painting murals for the WPA, and his bouts with depression
Delectable Creole recipes from both the restaurant menu and personal files. Leah Chase spices her cookbook with stories that reflect her Creole heritage and document the origin of various recipes.
Basic French cooking, gusty Spanish flavors, creativity, and a lot of love are Leon Soniat's ingredients for la bouche Cri??ole (the Creole mouth). Interwoven with the recipes are the author's recolle
In 1986, convicted Baton Rouge cocaine smuggler Barry Seal was killed by two Colombians at a halfway house. He had been cooperating with the DEA. Several conspiracy books came out, but now a retired F
"In this dual biography and autobiography, author Kathy Andre-Eames celebrates the life of her husband by highlighting his numerous accomplishments. George Washington Eames Jr. worked with the Baton R
Down south on the family table! Focusing on farm-to-table ingredients, proper techniques, and pristine presentation, Chef Booker serves up a heaping helping of Southern cooking with class. Combining h
Native Tennessee generals, about forty Confederate and six Union, are profiled here with brief biographies. Forrest, Polk, Stewart, and many more are discussed with regard to their childhoods, prewar
Journey to the new world with a privateer! Christopher Newport made history when he founded the first British colony in America. This biography takes young readers through Newport's exciting adventure
Indulge in a taste of Scandinavian culinary delights with this delectable sequel to Scandinavian Classic Baking. The Nordic landscapes may be known for its snow-capped mountains and cold winters, but
Negotiate Louisiana's legal system with this easy guide! From buying a home and writing a will to starting a business, this reference has invaluable information that can save Louisiana residents time,
A true account of all of the units that rode with famed Civil War leader Nathan Bedford Forrest is presented in this thoroughly researched work. Fascinating character sketches of important commanders
In recent decades, raising children has become increasingly different-and perhaps more difficult-than it has been in past generations. However, there are ways to communicate with the youth of today as
In June 1892, free man of color Homer Plessy boarded a train carriage with white passengers, an act of civil disobedience designed to test one of the many Jim Crow laws that threatened the freedoms ga
This second cookbook from Leah Chase not only comes with her famous recipes, but it also contains her reflections on life, business, family, and friends. Now in paperback, the collection includes menu
Told with a Texas twang, this holiday tale features a dozen icons of the Lone Star state as clever rhymes count down the days until Christmas, revealing such surprise gifts as silver spurs, oil wells
With no business education or experience, twenty-five-year-old Fitzpatrick had only a $1,500 cash advance and a passion for chocolate-dipped strawberries when she started a home-based business. Today,
This narrative history of the USS Midway provides readers with a series of vignettes exploring the storied service of this complex vessel from its commissioning in 1945, through its service in Vietnam
