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
"Young readers will be tickled by these uniquely New Orleans jokes, created by a real-life standup comedian. Where else can residents have fun with the subjects of po' boys, ferries, and oil? Check ou
When a young bunny gets a puppy for his birthday he has to face the demands on his time that the new pup is making as well as deal with the consequences of what can happen when his new exuberant frien
"In New Orleans on Halloween night, the dearly departed start moving about. The cemetery jamboree begins tonight! In this picture book for young readers, complete with collage illustrations, some of t
"If you are visiting the city or just looking for something new and fun to do with family, friends, and coworkers, this book is a great way to explore Savannah and its history while making lifelong me
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 Texas tale, each day begins with a gift from Pappy, ranging from a mockingbird in a nut tree to four prickly pears to twelve cowboys roping. The spirited story introduces young readers to both
"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
A crazy Italian joint makes a tasty read! Reading in the mixed-up Italian restaurant is one of Jake's favorite things to do! Whether they play with food or dig into a good book, Jake and his uncle alw
"Yo ho-ho-ho! Michael Lewis's sea-faring Santa tale is surely the best buried treasure you'll ever uncover!The Great Pirate Christmas Battle is so funny you'll shiver your timbers with laught
After months of seeking family members with the aunt she was visiting when Americans dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, seven-year-old Hanako finally goes back to school and gets on
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
McCaffety presents this photographic guide to New Orleans’ French Quarter, organized as a walk through the streets with thirty-two attractions presented in the order they would be encountered, plus a
Kid-friendly foods made healthy! Whip up nutritious meals with America's favorite kid chef. Wholesome, fresh, and flavorful ingredients are the centerpiece in these tasty dishes, which include Beef an
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
For kids who want to cook-Louisiana style! Kid Chef Eliana keeps the good times rolling in this kid-friendly cookbook of Louisiana cuisine. With nearly thirty exciting recipes from meat pies to boudin
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
The ABCs of roping and riding for young girls. Young gals will learn all they really need to know with this high-spirited, fast-talking alphabet book. The important skills include how to measure a hor
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
Scheduled to work on Christmas Eve, a patrol police officer is delighted to be relieved of working his beat by Sergeant Kringle, who makes it possible for the officer to be with his family at midnight
A gingerbread man, baked by a little old lady for her husband, bursts from the oven ready to save the world, beginning with trying to rescue some brownies from a macaroon gone mad.
New Orleans, a colorful city with great food and a colorful history, always loves a party. It is no wonder that Christmas, which is a precursor for the city's Mardi Gras celebration, is a holiday cele
Drawing from interviews with his relatives and colleagues in New Orleans, Kennedy (American history, U. of New Orleans) offers a biography of Big Chief Donald Harrison, Sr., (1937-1998) of the Mardi G
A freshly baked cornbread boy escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of hungry animals--as well as having a spicy encounter with an alligator--in this Cajun version of the Ginger
Designed as a guide for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking encounters with apparitions from the unique history of Seattle, this book will enable paranormal adventurers to see beyond the surf
