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  • POWER SNUGGLES
    JON MEYERSON
    All relationships have a moment where communication goes out the window and a struggle for power overtakes common sense. Power Snuggles: Your Path to Vibrant and Lasting Love is the perfect guide to achieve peace and understanding in any relationship. Penned by therapists, Jon and Beverly Meyerson, who counsel togehter as a married team, this self-help guide that will teach cou...

    $249.00

  • OLD CREOLE DAYS
    GEORGE CABLE
    These stories reflect the Creole way of life during the transitory post-Civil War period. ...

    $229.00

  • A PERSONAL KIWI-YANKEE DICTIONARY
    LOUIS S. LELAND
    How would you respond if a New Zealander invited you to a "leg-in"? Would you know what to do if someone told you to pull up a "browser"? Without some assistance, most foreigners would indeed be baffled by the intricacies of the Kiwi tongue. Now, however, help is available as Louis S. Leland Jr., a professor of psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, unra...

    $251.00

  • LOUISIANA'S OLD STATE CAPITOL
    CAROL K. HAASE
    "Stunning . . . a strikingly impressive memoir. A magically whimsical examination, a wide-ranging assortment, and a remarkable collection of full-bodied, all encompassing detail . . . a powerful tribute to the structure and all who dwelled within its walls." -Mary Louise Prudhomme, executive director, Louisiana Old State Capitol "Carol Haase has captured the spirit of the Old S...

    $251.00

  • WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN ALABAMA
    JOAN BROERMAN
    Discover the Southern beauty and hospitality of the Yellowhammer State with a wide range of excursions for two- to three-day stays.   From picturesque country roads to shopping and fine arts in the heart of the city; from barbecue to filet mignon; and from sandy beaches to mountains, Alabama has it all, just a weekend away.   Weekend Getaways in Alabama offers over thirty two- ...

    $251.00

  • MISSISSIPPI'S CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS
    RANDY BISHOP
    "Crisp and concise . . . As the nation prepares to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the conflict in which brother fought brother, the current state of preservation that Bishop provides for each of these sites is timely and helps underscore the significance of Mississippi's rich Civil War heritage." —Terrence J. Winschel, historian, Vicksburg National Military Park, and autho...

    $251.00

  • CAJUN NAVY GROUND FORCE
    ROB GAUDET
    Cajun Navy Ground Force recounts the origin of the group and its efforts to provide disaster relief starting with the Louisiana flooding of 2016. The author details how he came to join the group, taking on a leadership role to organize it and gain national media exposure. ...

    $229.00

  • BUCCANEER'S SPIT
    J. E. THOMPSON
    In this middle-reader mystery, twelve-year-old Callie's parents send her to South Carolina alone for a spring break visit with her grandfather. Joined by a rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier and a friend with a secret of his own, she's set on revealing what the adults in her life are keeping from her. This STEM focused coming-of-age story features a girl/boy dynamic with a bit o...

    $179.00

  • THE PALM SPRINGS DINER'S BIBLE
    PETER OSBALDESTON
    When it comes to pastimes in Palm Springs, dining out is #1. But with more than six hundred eating establishments dotting the area from Desert Hot Springs to Indio, choosing the perfect lunch spot could pose a major problem. Local food writer Peter Osbaldeston aids hungry vacationers with his second edition of this inclusive guide, profiling the ultimate in Palm Springs cuisine...

    $229.00

  • MATTHEW'S RISE
    DEBRA SPEARMAN
    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 friendships, investigate a suspicious fire, discovering a Caddo Indian mound, and solving the mystery surrounding the area. They soon t...

    $109.00

  • THE INFINITE FEAST
    BRIAN THEIS
    "[A] fantastic new book and entertaining guide . . . Lends guidance on gatherings from a Mardi Gras Jamboree and a Polynesian Luau to a Goblin Fest." —myNewOrleans.com Author Brian Theis presents a well-rounded cookbook that takes us back to the mid-twentieth century and the foods that fed the nation's craving for comfort and world travel. In seasonal chapters from New Year's t...

    $229.00

  • RUNNING WITH COSMOS FLOWERS
    SHIZUMI SHIGETO MANALE / RICHARD MARSHALL
    On August 6, 1945, everything changed for the people of Hiroshima. Based on true accounts from survivors, this powerful historical novel recounts how an unexpected act of generosity helped the children of Hiroshima's Honkawa Elementary School rebuild their lives and spark a friendship between the peoples of Japan and the United States. "A wonderful and powerful book that brough...

    $251.00

  • PECANS FROM SOUP TO NUTS
    KEITH COURREGE / MARCELLE BIENVENU
    The ultimate culinary guide with tasty recipes and beautiful photos: "Highly recommended for nut lovers and Southern cooks." — Library Journal   America's most popular native nut, the pecan offers a wealth of flavors and myriad culinary possibilities. This ultimate nut lover's guide to the pecan presents more than three dozen recipes for dishes ranging from simple roasted pecan...

    $251.00

  • SOUTH TO LOUISIANA
    JOHN BROVEN
    A history of the unique sounds of the Cajun Bayous. Extensive research, fieldwork, and personal interviews combine to provide a fascinating look into the sounds of South Louisiana from early Cajun and Cajun-Country through Zydeco and Blues to the Cajun revival as the first comprehensive look into the history of this distinctive style of music. Included are the contributions of ...

    $299.00

  • BLACK KNIGHTS
    LYNN HOMAN / THOMAS REILLY
    Through veteran interviews, this illustrated history explores the contributions, experiences, and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941–1946. What became known as the Tuskegee Experience began in 1931 with a letter from the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the War Department asking that blacks be allowed to join the military. The effor...

    $251.00

  • THE WEST END TREEHOUSE MYSTERY
    MARK WEAKLAND
    As they cope with teenage bullies, a terrifying witch, and a weird mystery, two boys learn to be the heroes of their own adventure . . . On a hillside above a Pennsylvania steel town in 1975, best friends Matt and Jerry are spending the summer between sixth grade and junior high school hauling wood to build the world's most awesome treehouse. Everything goes as planned—until th...

    $75.00

  • THE CRAZIEST FISHING TALE ON THE BAYOU
    GARY ALIPIO
    A beast of a tale, for true! Hatcher Hampton is turning twelve. Per family tradition, he'll be entering his first fishing rodeo, hoping to prove he's better than his older brother. First prize wins $500—money that could save his family from being evicted from their home— and the winner gets his picture in the paper! Reality soon intervenes in Hatcher's heroic fantasy as he face...

    $109.00

  • I SPY IN THE TEXAS SKY
    DEBORAH OUSLEY KADAIR
    A fun way for kids to learn about Texas—with colorful clues to Lone Star State symbols!   From the state flower to the state flying mammal, author and illustrator Deborah Ousley Kadair celebrates her love of the Lone Star State in this colorful tribute to Texas's most famous state symbols. With clever rhymes and her trademark collage illustrations, this what-am-I guessing game ...

    $229.00

  • CRAZY ON THE BAYOU
    HUMBERTO FONTOVA
    "…they prove there is no party like a bayou party in America's Sportsman's Paradise." —Ted Nugent You say grilling and eating a giant rat you killed yourself is uncouth? Between slaying nutria for a Mardi Gras celebration, lying in wait for mallards in Venice, or fighting off a wild hog, these Cajun boys know their way around Louisiana's bayous. For these home-grown, southern h...

    $334.00

  • THE BUSTER HOLMES RESTAURANT COOKBOOK
    BUSTER HOLMES
    A local favorite for fifty years: Recipes, stories, and photos from the New Orleans Creole kitchen famed for its "fabulously good food" (Mimi Sheraton, The New York Times).   Starting in 1944, Buster Holmes served up soulful cuisine from his French Quarter restaurant at 721 Burgundy for half a century. Civil rights leaders and street musicians, debutantes and doxies, and all va...

    $251.00

  • THE JUSTIN WILSON COOKBOOK
    JUSTIN WILSON
    The first cookbook featuring classic Cajun recipes—from Red Beans and Rice to Catfish Courtbouillon—from the comedian and PBS cooking series host.   Justin Wilson took a culture slur and made it a label of distinction. He proudly identified himself, and his cooking, as "Cajun." His experiences as a safety engineer were the catalyst of his transformation into one of the most fam...

    $251.00

  • PREDICTING PEARL HARBOR
    RONALD DREZ
    The story of "a military aviation pioneer and patriot who tried—and failed—to warn [about] an attack on Pearl Harbor almost two decades before it occurred" ( San Antonio Express-News).   Ever since Commodore Matthew Perry's 1853 voyage into Japanese waters, the United States and Japan had been on a collision course. Gen. Billy Mitchell recognized the signs and foresaw the event...

    $329.00

  • VOICES OF THE ALAMO
    SHERRY GARLAND
    This engaging picture book tells the story of land we call Texas from the viewpoints of the many peoples who have called it home. The story of the Alamo encompasses far more than a thirteen-day siege during the Texas Revolution that ended in battle. In Voices of the Alamo, that story begins in the 1500s with the Native Americans who inhabited the area we now call Texas. Page by...

    $229.00

  • DRAWN TO THE DARK
    CHRIS KULLSTROEM
    "An insightful, personal exploration of humankind's global fascination with the monstrous." —Lisa Morton, author of Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween Inspired by a fascination with fear culture, writer Chris Kullstroem left her job and home to experience firsthand some of the world's most legendary scare shows. Under the guidance of locals, she saw it all: attractions like...

    $374.00

  • SALUTING OUR GRANDMAS
    CASSIE B. BARLOW
    "In this fascinating book, you will learn about a part of our country's history that has not been thoroughly documented. I guarantee you will be proud of what these 'grandmas' did to serve America in a time of great need. In so doing, they carved a path that other women for many generations have since benefitted from. I include myself in that very grateful group of women who to...

    $200.00

  • BLUES FROM THE BAYOU
    JULIAN C. PIPER
    Experience a cool splash of music history from the Bayou State! This intensely personal and entertaining account is a snapshot of Blues from an outsider welcomed into the inner circles of Southern Blues icons. Englishman Julian C. Piper spent a year abroad at Louisiana State University and played blues primarily at the Blues Box in Baton Rouge. There he met many of the musician...

    $229.00

  • SIOUX CODE TALKERS OF WORLD WAR II
    ANDREA M. PAGE
    A history of how seven Lakota Sioux aided the United States's fight against Japan and bring and end to the Second World War. In World War II, code-making and code-breaking reached a feverish peak. The fabled Enigma Cipher had been broken, and all sides were looking for a secure, reliable means of communication. Many have heard of the role of the Navajo Code Talkers, but less we...

    $229.00

  • FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS RECIPES
    SUZANNE ORMOND
    New Orleanians have elevated the pleasures of cooking and consuming to a highly skilled, sophisticated art form. In this collection, the authors offer 119 recipes they consider most representative of New Orleans home cuisine. The trio have drawn extensively from the three primary cultures—English, French, and Spanish—that have contributed most to refining the city's culinary sp...

    $251.00

  • A DOG STEALS HOME
    KATHLEEN SCHRENK
    Nothing in Zach Stewart's life has ever been as complicated as the sixth grade. Between preparing for the arrival of his new baby brother (otherwise known as "the little lizard") and keeping up with the baseball team, Zach is being pulled in more directions than he can handle. The only thing he really wants is to adopt a new puppy, but his parents keep insisting that the timing...

    $109.00

  • 100 JEWISH THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
    BARBARA SHEKLIN DAVIS
    Better than a bucket list―a guide to growing your faith! The demands of modern society often create distance between Jews and their cultural heritage. Author Barbara Sheklin Davis, a New York City native and longtime Jewish educator, offers ways to embrace and uphold Jewish influences in everyday life. Suggestions range from simple activities like indulging in a Woody Allen mov...

    $189.00