Award-winning author of "Brownies to Die For!", Bev Shaffer dishes up another delicious cookbook, this time perfecting the art of the cookie. From cookie basics and troubleshooting t
A guide to the unique tastes of New Orleans' world-renowned gumbos and soups. GOURMET MAGAZINE'S FEBRUARY 2009 COOKBOOK CLUB SELECTION. FEATURED ALTERNATE FOR THE GOOD COOKi?? BOOK CLUB. Award-winning
Rea, a freelance writer and Irish expatriate, has written about his discovery of a unique pub soccer team in New Orleans and the team's subsequent experiences during Hurricane Katrina. The author writ
When St. Patrick has driven all but one crafty snake out of Ireland, the mice--Ryan, Brian, and Tulla--devise a risky plan of their own to outwit the wily reptile.
The 14 delicately-planned acres at Houston's Bayou Bend Gardens, the El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin are among the 33 public gardens attractivel
Although Clovis Crawfish and his bayou friends are afraid of the large, insect-devouring mantis that invades their home, they earn her gratitude by rescuing her when she gets stuck in the mud
i??One book, in fact the only one we know of, where you can enjoy the best of the year in one place.i?? i??Hollywood Inside Syndicate. A plummeting global economy, a worldwide energy crisis, and the h
In this interactive story, Captain Dare takes kids ages five to eight on a treasure hunt through an imaginary jungle to a pirate cave. Parents and teachers will be pleased to learn that the loot they
James Stephen Hogg, the nineteenth-century Texas governor and exotic animal collector, puts his daughter, Ima, in charge of her troublesome younger brother who likes to "bother the buffaloes, outrage
A festive array of eleven holiday stories evokes the Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations of the South in works by some of the region's top authors, including Olympia Vernon, Elizabeth Spen
In this comprehensive guide to mastering everything from professional relationships and correspondence to luncheons and international business, the author demonstrates that interpersonal skills are a
Contributed by some of the Big Easy's famed restaurants and chefs, a compilation of classic hors d'oeuvres and appetizers features such classic recipes as Antoine's Crabmeat Imperial, Cochon's Waterme
Leading golf architects from 15 countries present their ideas, providing a much-needed international assessment of the principles and practices of golf architecture. Ingenuity, imagination, and freedo
This guide lists approximately 150 bed and breakfast locations in Ireland, organized by county. Each was visited by the authors, and are rated by friendliness, cleanliness, and value, and include pric
In New Orleans, it's often been said that people don't eat to live; they live to eat. Famous for its culinary delights and the pride it takes in its diverse cooking heritage, this is a city of food an
Features the restaurants and cuisine of Charleston, South Carolina, through some of its innovative desserts such as roasted plum cobbler, red velvet bread pudding, and smoked honey vanilla ice cream.
In June 1948, Joseph Stalin stopped all road and rail traffic coming into and out of the Allied sector of Berlin. He simultaneously cut off all electricity to the city, leaving only a 20-mile-wide sec
The most comprehensive history of Clan Donald, originally published in three volumes between 1896 and 1904. Somerled founded Clan Donald over 800 years ago. This largest of clans consolidated its powe
This collection of landscape paintings by plein air artist Phil Sandusky illustrates New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. Shown in the volume are color reproductions of 76 of his paintings,
Stirred by curiosity, Gaston follows a huge barge carrying pipes, which leads away from the lazy cool of his bayou home. Outfitted in a hardhat and steel-toed boots, he soon joins a crew and finds tha
Each member of a family writes an anonymous "I'm thankful for" note and places it in the Thanksgiving bowl, but after the family guesses who wrote each note, the bowl is accidentally left outside, whe
In a not-so-spooky parody of the popular Christmas poem, witches are up to their elbows in cobwebs and slime as they try to make sure their witchlings are well prepared for their first Halloween broom
Retired in Missouri now from a career in military service and teaching history, Dedmondt illustrates in color and describes the company and regimental flags of the army raised in Arkansas during the C
This volume in the series explores the many changes that New Orleanians and their city experienced before, during, and after the trying times of World War II. Mrs. Widmer fondly remembers the i??40s a
A visual narrative of this groundbreaking New Urbanism development in the Florida Panhandle. Designed by planning pioneers Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Rosemary Beach is a decidedly diffe
A tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted guide for the uninitiated into the culture and traditions that shaped New Orleans.Rich in tradition, the Catholic faith has been a heavy influence on and unifying force
This book includes difficult-to-find information about significant Oklahoma outlaws who lived and worked during the 100-year period i??from horseback to Cadillac.i?? While criminal history within Okla
Quintessential desserts from America's favorite food city.This gift cookbook is a collection of favorite delights from world-renowned New Orleans restaurants and chefs. The 45 recipes compiled include
The story of the cowboys who drove cattle across bayous, marshes, and rivers through the vast grassland prairies and marshes of south Louisiana. Known mainly for its sugarcane, oil, and seafood resour
Presents the life of the founder of the International Youth Library in Munich, describing how she was sent by the United States Army to Germany in 1945 to assist German children and decided to build a
Robert Potter flashed across the history of Texas and North Carolina during the early 1800s, leaving an enduring record of inspired leadership and achievement. Known for engaging his enemies in legisl
Final installment in the Mardi Gras Treasures Series looks at the artistry and craftsmanship of scepters, crowns, mantles, and krewe favors from Carnival's Golden Age. Exquisite in design and craftsma
