Gabe and Ellie both hate to read, but when the school librarian, Ms. Molly, causes Ellie to fall into a deep read, only a fellow book-hater can save her.
"Ready to ride in his first Mardi Gras parade, a small, plain purple bead learns about Carnival and is excited to be caught by a paradegoer who will value him"--
"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
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
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
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
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
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
The South is predominantly Christian, yet a small Jewish community in Lexington, Mississippi has flourished and sustained its unique identity. This saga is the heartwarming history of the residents, t
This book profiles ten Texas outlaws from the Civil War era to 1935. Sam Bass, Marshal Ratliff (the Santa Claus robber), and Clyde Barrow are among the deadly Texans included.
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
Adapted from a traditional song, a lively, rhyming picture book describes a variety of classic Louisiana culinary delights, including red beans, baguettes, file gumbo, and alligator stew, in a volume
The evolution of Canal Street, including all its events, memories, failures, and triumphs, is chronicled in a colorful two-hundred-year-old history of the prominent New Orleans thoroughfare, accompani
After Phoebe welcomes the new schoolteacher, Miss Hornswaggle, and her bird to the Texas town of Buzzard, she finds she has to put the Tumbleweed Gang in line once again.
Ireland's most famous chef, Darina Allen, owns, manages, and teaches at the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork. She is also presenter for the British television series Simply Delicious.
A detailed account of how and why the conservative populist governor of Louisiana ordered the city occupied by 3,000 militiamen. Particularly investigates whether the move was a sound political strate
A young reader’s introduction to the Pelican State!Learn the history of Louisiana with this book by award-winning musician Johnette Downing. Once again, she honors the cultural heritage and traditions
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
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
"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
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.
Serving up Poland's sweetest traditions. Traditional home cooks and fashionable foodies alike should be sure to save room for Poland's sweet addition to our Classic Recipes Series! Taste your way thro
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,
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
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
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
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
This ghostly guide provides an accessible walk through the history of the Civil War. Quantrill and the Younger gang, the mysterious Baxter Springs Buffalo Soldier, the spooky secrets of Indian Territ
Food is central in the picturesque plantation country along the Mississippi River in Louisiana between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to wonderful local recipes, this cookbook include
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
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
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,
Old World recipes, where delicious flavor is the goal and a dollop of love is the most important ingredient. This cookbook contains no calorie counts, carbohydrate statistics, or other nutritional gui
In line drawings with accompanying text, architect Vogt documents the famous 66-square-block district of New Orleans, which was protected from redevelopment in the 1930s and declared a national histor
All the classic Moroccan specialties are included, and no special equipment is required to create the wide variety of dishes ranging from couscous, frackh (baked beans), hareera (a rich, thick soup),
"Gavin wants to cultivate the biggest pumpkin for the town fair. With the help of friends, neighbors, and family, he achieves his goal, but how will he get it to the fair?"--
A stunning pictorial history of an enduring New Orleans legacy. Decorated with Louisiana irises and Southern pines, the crafts created by the ladies of Newcomb College during the early 20th century re
