Once again, Louise Littleton Davis has produced from her store of knowledge and understanding of Tennessee history a collection of engrossing stories about the people and events that went into the making of that great state. This book spans two cent…
"It is hard to fault the facts presented . . . some of the material will appeal even to the hardened fish biologist."-Journal of Fish Biology"This introduction to the teeming world of fishes should find its way into those piles of books schoolchildr…
Clovis helps a new addition to the bayou, Silvie Sulphur (a butterfly), find the perfect home. Helpful friends avert the disaster of a sudden storm, and everyone finds shelter.
Creole cooking with Grandma Bell peppers, shrimp, oysters, onions, and okra--Grandma stirs up these and other traditional fresh ingredients to create this special Southern dish. Add generous portions of rice and hot sauce with a handful of fil seas…
This is the FRENCH Edition of Favorite New Orleans Recipes.New Orleanians have elevated the pleasures of cooking andconsuming to a highly skilled, sophisticated art form. In this edition, theauthors offer 119 recipes they consider most representativ…
Gathers legends that relate the life, lore, and history of Texas, including legends of lost mines and buried treasure
One evening unravels a house full of secrets. Mrs. Candy is a kind-hearted widow who rents rooms to a house of interesting boarders on New Orleans' Cairo Street in the 1940s. When she falls for one of them, she accepts dating advice from her dearly…
Architecturally unique, New Orleans has been called the greatest outdoor museum in the world. Glimpses of history can be found in the balconies, arches, and stained-glass windows of its homes, from simple Creole cottages to suburban ranch houses. Wr…
The Renaissance New Testament is a monumental 18-volume work more thanfifty years in the making. Randolph O. Yeager has realized here a lifelongdream, and created one of the most important biblical works of the twentiethcentury. It offers:The King J…
It's the Christmas Eve shift at Firehouse One. All the firefighters are sitting down to bowls of hot chili when an old fireman stops by for a bite to eat. The firemen have to leave to fight a fire and return to find that he was not an ordinary firef…
A slave is sent to work on a ranch outside Austin, where he overcomes the prejudice of the other cowboys through his determination and his gift for breaking horses.
Not so fast Rudolph-Willy guides Santa's sleigh in Texas! When Santa visits Texas, he encounters dense fog and needs a local's help to deliver gifts. Willy, a longhorn longing to fly with Santa, jumps at the opportunity to help. With the help of glo…
The striking, vibrant paintings of Picasso are perfect for engaging developing minds while fostering children's love of art. In this board book, Picasso's experimentation with geometry in cubist masterpieces such as Head and Woman with a Blue Beret…
How Jo Shelbys troops grew into the greatest Confederate cavalry brigade west of the Mississippi. Jo Shelbys cavalry unit is considered by contemporary historians to have been one of the toughest cavalry units in the West. A descendant of one of She…
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace, and Protestant ministers. When possible, informat…
St. Mary Parish's recorded history dates back to approximately 1800. St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. I: Annotated Abstracts of the Successions, 1811-1834 contains valuable information about heirs and other surviving relatives for th…
Vivid paintings by self-taught artist Earl Hebert take the reader into the real heart of Cajun culture.
The covers of Cajun Night Before Christmas and Gaston the Green-Nosed Alligator as well as selections from the interiors. Set of 8 notecards with envelopes.
Born in 1794, Marie Laveau reigned as the undisputed queen of the Voodoos for nearly a century.
Dinosaurs stomp through the pages!Do you think that you may be a dinosaur? If your claws puncture kickballs, you use a whole tree to brush your teeth, and your tail spikes always rip through your pants, it's possible that you may just be a dinosaur.…
Colorful illustrations of the rich cultural celebration re-create the look and mood of Carnival.
This rare and exciting cookbook offers thehome chef exactly same recipes as those used in some of the world's most famousrestaurants, recipes upon which the fame of those establishments has beenbuilt.In this unique volume, James Stroman has assemble…
Few cities can boast such numerous, strange-sounding, regal, and historic street names as New Orleans.
Explores the origins of common words and names
In this bilingual version of "The Night before Christmas," Santa has become Papa Noel and his reindeer, eight burros pulling a cart
Get ready to stomp and chomp to that mambo beat! When carnival time rolls into New Orleans, these hip dinosaurs want to boogie on down. Iguanodon wiggles to the music of a marching band, while Zigongosaurus dances zydeco and Pterodactyal swoops into…
For those who want to know the secrets of cooking Cajun, this book offers a wide range of zesty dishes peppered with Cajun humor.
Explore the history of this culinary icon of New Orleans! Author and culinary historian Poppy Tooker combines family photographs, stories, and recipes from Pascals Manale into a collection that is much more than a cookbook. Tookers exploration into…
The gripping true story of the first judicial murder of the 20th century is delivered in stunning detail, from the crooks and crevices of the city streets and courthouses, to the very fibers of the hangmans noose. The murder of the newly elected Dis…
A brief history for New Orleans' greatest admirers. This concise history of the Crescent City contains chapters covering the Mississippi River, the city's founding, European rule, and more, updated with expanded jazz and African American sections. I…
Celebrate 300 years of New Orleans history! Originally written by Joan B. Garvey and Mary Lou Widmer, this book is widely regarded as the definitive text for tourists, locals, teachers, and students. Complete with a new forward by Barbara Robichaux,…
Mimi visits her cousin Jean-Paul during the celebration of Cajun Mardi Gras in Louisiana
Cooking with herbs, often associated with thefinest kitchens and gourmet creations, can also add exciting new flavors to themost ordinary everyday dishes.This volume, containing more than four hundred recipes complied by the HerbSociety of Greater C…
Embracing an authentic and comprehensive account of the chief events in the history of the state, this newly republished double volume collection provides a record of the lives of many of the most worthy and illustrious families and individuals of M…
In this delightful cookbook, Natalie V. Scott has compiled savory recipes which have filled New Orleans kitchens with delicious aromas for more than 200 years. Tempting appetizers like Oyster Cocktail-Sauce Antibes and Eggs Bernard are traditional C…
Taking over several buildings in the eight hundred block of Rue Bienville in the French Quarter, Count (an honorary title) Arnaud Cazenave in 1918 began to build a monument to the sensual pleasure of fine dining. The menu was and remains extensive;…
THE INFINITE FEAST is a fun guide to graciously hosting loved ones. Brian Theis does a great job melding his innate Southern Charm with experience gained from travel and time abroad. His book will be a welcome addition to people who enjoy sharing fo…
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 create this classic meal, adding in a heaping dash…
Owww-ooo, something is waking up every critter in the Louisiana swamp. It's Randolph, the loud-mouthed coon dog! Who knew that a pup so small could howl so big? He is so loud he might even scare Santa away! Poor Randolph hides deep in the swamp wher…
Although only seventh among the states in total number of slaves in 1860, and tenth in the number of slaveholders, Louisiana was fourth among the number of slaveholders with fifty or more slaves. Moreover, Louisiana ranked first among the states wit…
In this inventive retelling of There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, an old Cajun accidentally swallows a gnat.
With a team of recalcitrant longhorns pulling his sleigh, "Santy" pays a visit to a family on the Texas prairie, bringing gifts and Christmas cheer
This in-depth look at the circumstances of the Pacific War notes that the Japanese military's willingness to die for their emperor and country created a very different type of warfare.
The first cookbook ever to have been issued simultaneously in English, French, and Spanish is your entr e into the culinary m lange that is New Orleans. The authors have drawn extensively from their own connections to these cultures, in some cases u…
Sixteen postcards display the elegance of jewelry uniquely designed for individual Mardi Gras krewes. This collection contains stunning examples of royal jewelry of the golden age of Mardi Gras (1870-1930).
