Chicory, a big-city mouse, and Roux, a bayou mouse, agree to disagree about their Creole and Cajun traditions after they share a Louisiana adventure reminiscent of the Aesop fable, The city mouse and
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
Vicksburg, MS, voted against secession. But when the Union arrived, its citizens became Confederates, supporting the South with both materials and manpower. Photos, engravings, and text tell the story
Poems and fabric illustrations portray the American flag, its significance to this country, and the ideals it represents, such as freedom and opportunity.
The tale of the Acadians and their exile from Nova Scotia plays against the backdrop of one of literature's premier love stories in this prose presentation.
Kaplan presents a travel guide to New York focusing on Jewish culture, comprehensive enough to offer novel visitation spots for residents as well as tourists. A historical introduction lays centuries-
Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, are preparing a welcome dinner for his aunt's fiancâe, but when his grandmother unexpectedly needs to rest, Arturo must prepare the feast himself. Includes recip
Celebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the
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
A Tennessee native shares some of her down-home Southern recipes and personal memories of growing up poor but well provided for in rural Tennessee. Reprint.
After Clovis Crawfish and his Louisiana bayou friends welcome Silvie Sulphur, of the butterfly family, to their neighborhood and help her in a rainstorm, everyone pitches in to make a new mud house fo
This delightful collection of poems alters our image of alligators and crocodiles from ferocious reptiles into everyday individuals who explore their environment with the curiosity of a small child.
Although he does not want to go at first, D.J. has a good time and learns a lot when he joins his mother and godmother at the annual jazz festival in New Orleans.
When Cajun fisherman Paul encounters an enchanted, wish-granting sac-a-lait, his wife, Paulette, wishes for many things, including a crawfish pot and the title of Mardi Gras queen. Includes glossary.
“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
This fascinating read collects true stories of infamous shootouts and other colorful episodes that occurred in the Ozarks region between the 1860s and 1950. Wild Bill Hickok, the Youngers vs. the Pink
A compilation of recipes from local residents, media, restaurants specializing in Southwestern cuisine, and the author herself, this cookbook captures the best of San Antonio's unique Tex-Mex flavor.
Native Americans did not get to take a break during the Civil War. In fact historians have found that many Native American nations found this was the time to attempt armed uprisings, when the whites e
This volume recounts the history of the escort company and staff officers of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Civil War strategist and commander for the Confederacy. He describes how the group became a legen
When D.J.'s sister is chosen to be queen at a debutante ball, D.J.'s grandfather gives him and his cousin lessons in etiquette so that they can be her pages.
In far west Texas, Phoebe's upbringing as a southwestern belle who can also rope and ride equips her to square off against the meanest, dirtiest, and most ill-mannered cowpokes in the territory.
