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Mike Beauchamp is a man haunted by memories—an abusive father and a grueling tour in Vietnam—and embittered by loss—Clover LeBlanc, his first love, and David, his adored baby brother. Reluctantly returning to New Orleans to visit his dying mother, Mike continues his downward spiral of drinking and despair, without hope or faith in God to save him. Even as he begins a tentative new relationship with the devout Clover, Mike falls under the spell of a ruthless white supremacist. Hardcover.
More than just a volume of recipes, The Ballymaloe Bread Book demonstrates basic principles and useful techniques, so at-home bakers can experiment and expand their repertoire with confidence. Paperback.
Bar Mitzvah (son of the commandment) and Bat Mitzvah (daughter of the commandment) mark the age when adult reason and responsibility begin. In this third book about her, Toby Belfer, a Jewish girl growing up in rural Louisiana, learns about the Bar Mitzvah ceremony through her older cousin Paul. Beginning with Toby’s invitation to Paul’s Bar Mitzvah and ending with the cutting of the challah and the traditional dance called the horah, the reader is led through the experience of this ancient ceremony.
In this second book in Greg Watkins’ Big Bill and Buddies Series, the Bad Bird Bunch is stuck in a tree as a hungry alligator waits below. Brendon Mouse asks his friend Ellie Funt to help get the birds to safety. The Bad Bird Bunch are shocked when Ellie, Brendon Mouse, Bartholomew Worm, Bob Cat, DJ Dog, and Bill, the Big Beaked, Big Bellied Bird, the star of Watkins’ first book, rush to rescue them.
Readers of Southwinds magazine have chuckled for years at the unlikely antics of Bubba Whartz, a sailor “who marches to the beat of a different drummer.” When not ensconced on his ferro-cement sloop, Right Guard (made from a truckful of cement left over from the construction of I-75), Bubba is holding forth at the Blue Moon Saloon, courting a distinctly hostile stripper named Trixie LaMotte, or otherwise wreaking havoc on local society. In these outrageous short stories, author Morgan Stinemetz celebrates the lowbrow side of boating as Bubba Whartz, red baseball cap and all, leaves all adversaries in his wake.
“Stay there until the war is won,” Pres. Franklin Roosevelt said to Chester Nimitz after Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941. Nimitz rose to the challenge, eventually becoming commander in chief for US forces in the Pacific theater. The remarkable life of Chester Nimitz is presented for young readers.
No need to worry about the greenhouse effect, the dangers of nuclear war, the shortage of water, or the ozone layer. The Chicken Little Agenda: Debunking “Experts’” Lies assures us that the sky is not falling! R. G. Williscroft, well prepared to turn the spin doctors upside down, reveals scientific evidence that will expose the rationale of environmental extremists by explaining, clarifying, and providing special insight into world issues through his accessible language and great sense of humor. This is the ePub/eBook version of this title. This is not the print edition.
The South has long been home to unique and enduring tales. Too often, these fables are obscured by the region’s colorful past. It is rare that an author touches on such a tender history and brings forth a collection so rewarding and poignant. James Everett Kibler has captured the essence of Southern writing in this remarkably touching anthology of fables.
While Christmas stories are traditionally sweet, warm, and fuzzy, not every holiday memory generates a feeling of ease, merriment, and plenty. Penned by the capable hands of twelve of the best writers in the South, the stories in this collection challenge, illuminate, and provoke strong feelings as they examine Christmas from a variety of unexpected angles.
This is the ePub/eBook version of this title. This is not the print edition.
What’s not to love about cherries? With their luscious flavor and vibrant shades of red, it is hard not to find them appealing, but there is far more to this fruit than meets the eye. In addition to the fascinating history, botanical variety, nutritional value, and growing tips, this beautifully photographed book provides an impressive list of cherry-based recipes. The featured recipes cover a wide range of culinary fancies, from a classic Cherries Jubilee to the more adventuresome Roasted Pheasants with Cherry Champagne.
Creativity for Leaders is the answer to that lost sense of purpose in your work. Dr. Fellers’ book is for all who would like to be a source of energy, for themselves and to others. Because he focuses on several parallel activities such as effective time management, the creativity basics, stress reduction, and the advice of the mystics, Fellers promises a lasting impact on your life.
Daddy, There’s a Hippo in the Grapes is an excellent introduction for children to the cultural heritage of people and life in equatorial Africa. The story follows the successes and failures of a Kenyan boy named Ibrahim Ngobe, providing young readers with a personal perspective on his family, their farm, their society, and their relationship with the environment and nature. Hardcover.
Darina Allen runs the world-renowned cooking school at Ballymaloe, Ireland, with her husband, Chef Allen. Winner of the 2001 Veuve Clicquot Irish Businesswoman of the Year Award, Darina Allen lectures and travels extensively. She is also Ireland’s most famous cooking-show host, having presented nine series of her program, Simply Delicious, on television around the world. As a cookbook writer, Darina Allen has won the Langhe Ceretto-SEI Prize and was short-listed for the IACP Julia Child Awards. Other Pelican books that celebrate the cuisine of Ballymaloe are A Simply Delicious Irish Christmas by Darina Allen and The Ballymaloe Bread Book (pb original) by Chef Allen.
This uplifting collection of Zig Ziglar’s personal letters paints a vivid portrait of a family in which love abounds—and serves as the foundation of every relationship. These letters reflect the innermost thoughts and feelings of a loving husband and devoted father who is totally committed to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of his family.
The Derby itself has been dreamlike in its history. After nearly fading into oblivion at the turn of the century, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a national cultural institution and the premier annual horse race in America, if not the world. The stories about this great race and its participants have grown through the years. They have evolved into both heroic epics and much-maligned tragedies. Hardcover.
Each spring as the Kentucky Derby grows near, a kind of frenzy hits a wide section of the population. People suddenly turn their attention to Churchill Downs, and the anticipation of the Run for the Roses sends everyone into “Derby fever.” Here in his third book on the Kentucky Derby, Jim Bolus brings together a collection of his favorite Derby stories that are sure to make an avid race fan out of anyone.