A no-nonsense lawman on a crusade against the mobsters and murderers ruling the state line between Mississippi and Tennessee in the 1960s, Sheriff Buford Pusser was larger than life. The subject of fo
When all of the residents of St. Rita's Nursing Home drowned in Hurricane Katrina, the owners were accused of murder and ultimately went on trial. In this intricate account of the case's unfolding, Co
In the spring of 1862, Confederate troops' lack of infantry men and loss of critical battles forced their commanders to make a bold, strategic change. Using a unique, day-by-day narrative, author Mich
What's in your po' boy? It takes a lot of skill to put together the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Talented children's author and musician Johnette Downing takes readers through step by step to cr
December 7, 1941-the day a sleeping giant awoke. Japan's surprise attack devastated the American Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and forced the Americans into WWII. These moving accounts of the l
How much can a tall Texan eat? In this humorous retelling of the classic tale, a tall Texan devours a toad, a rattlesnake, a bat, a bull, and more to get rid of the flea he accidentally ate. The Texan
"Elliott's book is great!" -S. Waite Rawls III, president and CEO, Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, Virginia ." . . a well-written book that should appeal to all history and Civil War buffs." -Fra
Presents biographies of young people from each of the Confederate states, revealing the bravery and strength and their stories of courage in the face of starvation and death.
New Orleans lays claim to so many things-jazz, Mardi Gras, festivals, and food-so it makes perfect sense that the Big Easy would be the home of the first cocktail. After all, libations are a New Orlea
Celebrating the universal language-food! Based on the 2010 and 2011 presentations of Meanwhile, Back at Cafe Du Monde . . ., these 67 foodie monologues invoke your own special comfort-foods, recalling
Mr. Dickey of Dickey's Barbecue knows how to serve up good Texas flavors, whether served in the backyard or in a stadium parking lot. This cookbook contains more than 100 recipes and tips on smoking m
Bluebonnet the armadillo meets Red, a brown pelican, who urges her to follow a school group as they tour the Ocean Star Museum in Galveston and learn as they do about the offshore oil system, living o
Fried zucchini, juicy watermelon, lazy alligators, and sweet tea-the South can be defined by these things and so much more. From a very young age, Southern children learn of the simple joys of good fo
In this Southwestern Chicken Little tale that incorporates Spanish words, a chachalaca (desert bird) and her feathered friends set off to tell the chief that the sky is falling.
An adaptation of a traditional Choctaw tale told in the rhythmic verse reminiscent of the classic Br'er Rabbit tales, this vivid and clever story comes to life through illustrations and unique storyte
A practical handbook that has served pastors time and time again. Extensively updated to aid in meeting the increased demands and challenges of twenty-first-century ministry, this edition includes exp
Louisiana is unlike anywhere on Earth-the cultures, cities, people, and food all seem to stem from some world beyond ours. The interesting and unique development of such a place has been meticulously
An Alternate Selection of the History Book Club Though the Blue Grass State intended to remain neutral during the Civil War, it witnessed severe devastation and bloodshed between the years of 1861 and
"Any time you need reassurance about the state of New Orleans, you can renew your faith at the city's world-famous restaurants, or . . . simply look through and cook from Kit Wohl's mouth-watering boo
From 1931 to 1940, a prolonged drought on the Great Plains brought disaster to countless Americans, particularly in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. This illu
Introduces honeybees, sharing facts about them, including that swarming bees are in search of a new home, they are the state insect for seventeen states, and that honey is the only food that never spo
Marion Milton "Black Mack" Magruder, USMC, was one of the first American pilots to learn the art of Airborne Radar Intercept Operations and maintenance. During World War II, Magruder and three other p
Readers will relive the days of bygone restaurants in New Orleans in this illustrated book by Laborde, original producer of a TV special called "Lost Restaurants of New Orleans," and Fitzmorris, a foo
Mosquito buzzes around many different animals and hears "Vamoose" from Moose, "Oh, nuts!" from Squirrel, and "Good heavens!" from Girl, but the tables are turned when Bat arrives.
A version of the famous tale placed in a Louisiana bayou setting, in which young Merrae helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches it change into a handsome prince.
Presents a selection of recipes for classic Southern treats, including pies, cakes, puddings, cheescakes, cookies, and muffins from the author's celebrated Atlanta bakery, the Sweet Auburn Bread Compa
Nestled near the Big Cypress Bayou, this small East Texas town still maintains its heritage and charm. Through stunning photography, Cheryl MacLennan captures the architectural details of 25 historic
How foolish could six Cajuns on the bayou possibly be? Down in Louisiana bayou country, six friends--Jules, Jacques, Jean, Ti-Paul, Philippe, and Pierre-love to go out fishing on their pirogues. But t
Features the restaurants and cuisine of San Antonio, Texas, through some of its innovative desserts such as flan de vainilla, sweet potato pecan pie, Mexican wedding cookies, and fruit gratin.
This fascinating read collects true stories of desperadoes in the Ozarks region between the 1860s and 1950. The Missouri Kid, Bonnie and Clyde, and many more are featured.
Petersen, a former US Marine and member of the William Clarke Quantrill Society presents this narrative defense of Confederate ranger Quantrill's raid on Lawrence Kansas in 1863. A thoroughly partisan
A mixture of history and geography, this entertaining book provides anecdotes about some of the people whose names are memorialized on street signs in this Louisiana parish. The naming process and nam
This volume recounts the colorful history of early America and the con-artists, thieves and unethical business men who plied their trades in the West. The work covers the period from colonial times to
This guidebook lists, in Norwegian, English, and German, the bed & breakfasts of Norway. It is a key to vacation sites in private homes, townhouses, farms, and mountain dairies.
Bannatyne, author of Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History, presents this book about modern Halloween, how it is celebrated in the United States, and what it means to its enthusiasts. Ba
The helicopter was introduced to warfare during World War II. Since then, it has had a profound effect at both the tactical and strategic levels. This in-depth book by a military aviation expert exami
This compendium of scallop information offers biological facts and scores of recipes. The New England seafood industry--past and present--is also discussed.
Author Penley enlisted in the US Navy in 1960 and worked for seven years as a power plant operator on a nuclear-powered submarine. In this memoir, he describes training and close calls during the Cold
Pioneering world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate Eliza Scidmore dreamed of beautifying the nation's capital, where she lived. Her dream became a reality in 1912 when, because of he
