'One of the most important books I've read in years' Brian EnoWe are losing the commons. Austerity and neoliberal policies have depleted our shared wealth; our national utilities have been sold off to foreign conglomerates, social housing is almost…
This lovely collection of 37 recipes features the pecan in appetizers, soups, salads, meats, and more. The popular nut grows naturally from Iowa all the way down to the Southeast and to Mexico. America's most popular indigenous nut, the pecan offers…
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…
Chris Cagle, nicknamed "Red" after Red Grange, was a football phenom in the 1920s. When Notre Dame's Knute Rockne gave his famous "win one for the Gipper" speech, he was talking about beating Cagle and West Point. This fascinating biography of the L…
Set on Caddo Lake in northwest Louisiana, this middle-reader novel finds eleven-year-old Matthew Morin and his family recovering from a tragic loss and trying to regain normalcy as they head to the family farmhouse. There Matthew will build new frie…
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…
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…
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…
The heart of Southern Texas--the Rio Grande Valley--is brought to life through rhyming text and vivid illustrations in this charming Texas-themed ABC book. Steeped in tradition at the crossroads between the United States and Mexico, the Valley's res…
In 1910, two Frenchmen in New Orleans murdered a German shopkeeper, and his body was found in the Basin Canal. This fascinating book highlights investigative procedures used by the police and district attorney well before 1966's Miranda decision.
"Come hither, ye seadogs, and listen to me. I speak of a pirate who taunts this great sea. His name is Barkbeard. He's fearsome and bold. He's taken me treasure of emeralds and gold." But as the captain and his crew load up the cannons and hoist up…
Author and stand-up comedian Michael Strecker tells jokes about po' boys and ferries, and crawfish and oil--everything under the New Orleans sun Paired with the comically animated illustrations of Vernon Smith, fans of the Crescent City will be bell…
Andrew Higgins built boats that could crunch through driftwood, bounce over logs, climb a beach, and wham up on a sloping concrete sea wall. In World War II, that was exactly what was needed to get soldiers and Jeeps from the ocean to land. This bio…
Gators and panthers and crabs, oh my The classic cumulative tale There Was an Old Lady gets a Floridian flourish in this charming adaptation. Down in the southern swamps a hungry gator accidentally swallows a moth. Of course, he swallows a crab to g…
Throw me out there, mister When Carnival rolls around in New Orleans, everyone gets into the celebration--including the beads On Fat Tuesday, a plain string of little purple beads hangs from a hook on a parade float. His fervent wish is to be caugh…
This ain't your mamere's coloring book It's got gators, and gumbo, and a rougarou, mais oui From the creator of It's Great to Be a Nola Kid comes another delightful coloring adventure, this time through Cajun country. Each letter of the alphabet cor…
Two little boys in the bayou are tucked in for the night when they hear the strange noise outside of a cicada calling out for a mate. Their mother tells them the story of the cicada's life cycle and how he goes about finding his love.
A beast of a tale, for true Twelve-year-old Hatcher Hampton eagerly embarks on his first "men's" fishing trip, a family tradition. He accompanies Grampa Grump and his older brother Hunter to the Big Fish Fishing Rodeo on Bayou Vivr . The $500 prize…
Cap'n McNasty is lookin' fer a crew, so if ya want to be a pirate, this is what ya do This colorfully illustrated guidebook provides humorous instructions on how to be tough, work hard, have fun, and measure yer loot. Then one day, if ya set yer min…
In charming colloquial language, author and illustrator Ariane O'Pry Trammell presents a story of a very fast boy out to save his catfish from an even faster 'gator As the denizens of the bayou--the heron, a raccoon, a bullfrog, and the crawfish--ur…
New Orleans constitutes one of America's unique travel destinations, and the throngs who flock to hear jazz and ride the streetcar play a major role in the socioeconomic makeup of the city. As New Orleanians play host to the world's revelers, they f…
This lighthearted read-aloud book describes a trip to the animal shelter to find a just-right family pet. Young readers will learn what to consider when choosing a dog as well as the benefits of rescuing an animal. Sidebars and back matter detail da…
Newly released by the original publisher with new commentary Get lost in the 1920s of New Orleans with caricatures of famous creative individuals who lived in the French Quarter. This curious parody of Miguel Covarrubias' The Prince of Wales and Ot…
According to legend handed down for many generations, either directly from French settlers to Louisiana or from the French Canadian immigrants, the Rougarou (Cajun werewolf), cannot count to 13. So when parents on the bayou scare their children with…
Based on exclusive interviews with over 120 groundbreaking musicians, Craig Harris has crafted what feels like the first truly comprehensive history of bluegrass. His research and never-before-seen photos make Bluegrass a new authority on the genre'…
In 1925, black gold was discovered in the Tullos-Urania and Olla oilfields in Louisiana's Piney Woods. The boom that followed came with new jobs, higher wages, and business opportunities, along with behavior reminiscent of the Wild West. It was said…
Learn colors and numbers with a Lone Star twist From one black horse to ten purple pinwheels, this lively board book takes children on a colorful journey through Texas Everything from four esp tulas ("spoonbills") to five botas ("boots") to six ga…
