A rooster vows he will not end up in the Mardi Gras community gumbo and warns the animals throughout Acadiana so they too can stay out of the pot. Includes recipe for Gumbo Z'herbes.
On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po� boys and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing a unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table. Based on a song by New Orleans s
This variation of the familiar verse "Over in the Meadow" introduces animals and their offspring that live in Mississippi, from a mother dolphin and her dolphin one to a mother honeybee and her honeyb
"Sixth grade has been a time of adjustment for Zach Stewart. His parents are expecting a new baby, otherwise known as 'the little lizard,' and a new student is challenging Zach's position as first pit
"Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Byrd are planning a big lunch on Thursday, and they invite ten turkeys to come early. However, one by one the turkeys drop out, as they wonder what this is really about"--
Shows and describes Civil War flags used by the Union Army, including the infantry, cavalry, artillery, medical service, and navy, and includes colors, guidons, and camp markers
"A well-intentioned imp asks for a penny and inadvertently creates all kinds of havoc, making messes and cleaning up after himself. In this story placed in a medieval setting, the imp soon asks for a
Author James Baldwin's "self-exile" in Provence from 1970 to 1987 is examined here through nearly eighty interviews with well-known personalities such as Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafo
Award-winning photographer and writer Kerri McCaffety reveals the magic that awakes when the moon rises over the Crescent City. Nightspots, gaslights, Mardi Gras parades, holiday decor, architecture f
Why so moody, broody Trudy?As families embrace the farm-to-table food movement, more and more people are housing chickens on their balconies and in their backyards. Children growing up in urban enviro
Young Gianni fishes in the lagoon of Burano, Italy, to feed the starving people of his island. When a storm dumps him from his boat, a mermaid whips the water into a length of elegant lace and catches
Color your way through New Orleans cultural icons!Not just for kids anymore, coloring books are the newest way for adults to de-stress and let their minds rest. What better way to do that then beside
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States
In this New Orleans version of The Gingerbread Man, the King Cake Baby, a small figure that is traditionally baked inside a king cake during Carnival season, escapes and encounters various local chara
Architectural majesty rising from the bayou. Travel back in time to one of New Orleans' oldest historic homes. The Pitot House retains its architectural purity and significance because of the Louisian
Georgi?? Porgi?? ate crab cakes,saw one move, cried, "Heaven's sakes!"When he found out the crab still lived,His plate, he dropped-his face, he hid.Merriment and madness reign as kin
The beautiful homes and classic recipes of the Crescent-City holidays! Tour the stunning sights of the season in this beautiful volume. Decorations, including garlands, mantels, table settings, and Ch
The iconic restaurant famous for "Breakfast at Brennan's" was a Creole favorite and New Orleans staple for decades before its closure in 2013. Now available in paperback, these class
"A must-read for anyone from beginner to practiced bartender. Marvin has made a serious study over the decades of what makes taste buds sit up and take notice."-Joe Fee, Fee Brothers
Encounter the friendly spirits and irritable phantoms of Cape Cod. Secret padded rooms, candles that relight themselves, and furniture that moves are only a few of the abnormalities to be discovered i
"This overview of New Orleans hurricanes begins in colonial days. Divided into chronological periods of the city's history, the book discusses major storms, the locations of levees, and efforts that h
A captivating visual guide to New Orleans's history! Hailed as being one of the most comprehensive collections of photos, paintings, and drawings on its release in 1971, this educational and entertain
Christian guidance for single parenting. Single moms face ups and downs, and this personal testimony offers advice on how to navigate the emotional roller coaster. After highlighting and defining nine
"Twelve-year-old Hollis Williams and his family endure Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. After the storm, he has to help piece his family together in a drowned city"--
Profiles thirteen women painters and sculptors and celebrates the beauty of the American West, including works by Georgia O'Keefe, Sally James Farnham, Grace Carpenter Hudson, and Edith Hamlin.
In this version of "The Gingerbread Man," a lonely Cajun baker's freshly baked beignet comes to life and dashes through the sights of New Orleans's French Quarter to escape being eaten.
Presents a brief history of the restaurant and shares recipes for drinks, appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and main dishes, including baked vidalia onion dip, jeweled fruit salad, and Savannah blue
Iconic abodes, inside and out, from across the city.The Crescent City's rich cultural heritage is preserved in its grand houses. This collection of essays and photographs features homes from all over
"It's back to school for the Picky Little Witch. She'll need a jar of red newts' eyes, boxes of toads for spell practice, and a black cauldron. But when she and Mama Witch head for Witches R' Us, the
In this spicy text, author Andri?? Cajun, the "Sage of the Bayou," captures the scandalous past of New Orleans' infamous Basin Street. Particularly focusing on the harlots and corrup
Even within its loyalty to tradition, Carnival in New Orleans has changed dramatically since the 1980s. Terms such as Lundi Gras, Muses, Krewe d'Etat, and Orpheus are now part of the lexicon, while kr
The French Quarter has placed countless tourists and locals under its spell for centuries. From iconic sites like the St. Louis Cathedral to elegant, early nineteenth-century private residences, this
An eight-year-old helping lead his father's "Injun tribe" on Mardi Gras gets separated from them in the busy streets of New Orleans but his spirit dog, Cheyenne, a policewoman, and his box of crayons
"This take on The House That Jack Built features a mouse, elf, reindeer, and much more. Young readers can get in on the act thanks to sound prompts such as "squeak," "stomp," and "jingle"--
When a strange creature enters a hungry trapper's cabin, the trapper cuts off its tail and eats it but the creature returns, determined to retrieve its appendage.
Davy Crockett's life on the frontier, accomplishments as a soldier, and career as a politician are expertly detailed through the letters of the alphabet. In entries such as A is for Alamo; K is for Be
Willy writes a letter to Santa asking to help pull the sleigh, and gets his wish one Christmas Eve when the fog over Texas is pea-soup thick but Willy's horns, painted fluorescent blue, guide their wa
