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
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
While visiting her grandmother in Fairhope, Alabama, in 1963, third-grader Caroline hopes to witness a jubilee, a sporadic natural phenomenon in which fish, shrimp, and other sea creatures are washed
Combines an animal name with the name of a musical instrument to introduce the letters of the alphabet, featuring a gorillute, a gorilla playing the lute, and a saxofox, a fox playing a saxophone.
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
Louisiana's Legal foibles and follies. From Edwin Edwards' outlandish antics to Chicken King Al Copeland's romances, this is a collection of stories about 10 of New Orleans' most memorable high-profil
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
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
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.
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
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
Features scherenschnitte, a style of papercutting that originated in Germany and Switzerland, through projects of popular Halloween symbols accompanied by short poems written in English and Pennsylvan
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.
A yat is a resident of one of several New Orleans neighborhoods whose phraseology and pronunciation are distinctive (from "where y'at?"). This collection of humorous essays explores
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
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 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
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
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
Presents more than forty recipes for a variety of Scandinavian baked goods, including coffee breads, cakes, cookies, tarts, pastries, and traditional favorites.
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
Based on the actual expulsion of French Acadians from Nova Scotia in the eighteenth century, The Loup Garou recounts the adventures of Robert and his two friends, Louis and Little Otter, as the Englis
A rhyming alphabet book which introduces different topics in the history and lore of Ireland, beginning with each letter of the alphabet, from Aran Islands to Zozimus.
The owners of Rise No. 1 restaurant share their take on cooking and entertaining in this beautifully photographed book. Recipes for souffli??s, salads, soups, seafoods, tarts, and more illustrate thei
This presentation of the neighborhoods of New Orleans offers an expert's perspective on the architectural diversity and details of the city, one block at a time. New Orleans Times-Picayune columnist
