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Ezra Jack Keats
9781565540071
Regular price $60.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A comprehensive volume on the famous children�s-book illustrator�s works. With work from his early days as a comic-book illustrator to the Caldecott Award-winning A Snowy Day, and including his many other graphic and book-illustration work, this book stands as a superb companion to Alderson�s first volume.

Leah Chase
9781589807617
Regular price $29.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Leah Chase was raised in a small, country town across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. With the values instilled in her by devoted parents--hard work, faith and family--she soon grew into a woman to be reckoned with. In her roles as chef of the most popular Creole restaurant in New Orleans, nationally respected patron of the arts, and civic leader, she has influenced the world around her in important ways. Reading her story in this, her only biography, makes one think, "If she can do it, maybe I can too."

Randy Romero's Remarkable Ride
9781589807525
Regular price $25.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Former horse jockey Randy Romero, winner of the Breeders' Cup, is a Louisiana sports legend still well loved in racing circles today. In 1985 he was at the top of his game, ranked number two in the country. This gripping biography covers the triumphs and tragedies in his exciting career, until his retirement in 1999.

A Fire in My Lens
9781455624065
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Saga of Kinnie Wagner
9781455623174
Regular price $25.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Escape into the true story behind a legendary gunman!
For the first time ever, the true story of Kinnie Wagner is being told, from his birth in Virginia to his death in a Mississippi prison. Wagner began his career as a circus star and sharpshooter, a skill that would serve him well in his later career as an outlaw. He descended into a life of crime that included bootlegging, thieving, and murdering. This misconduct gained him recognition as the South's most notorious gunman. In his long career, Wagner had more than a few run-ins with law enforcement. Bars couldn't hold him, though, and he achieved infamy by repeatedly escaping, only to be recaptured. Multiple magazine articles, novelizations, and even folk songs have popularized his story.

The Haunting of Alabama
9781455622900
Regular price $23.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A tour to make you tremble!
Alabama’s haunted history is spotlighted in chapters that cover the ghostly escapades and happenings at Rawls Hotel, Heritage Bible College, the USS Alabama, Bayview Bridge, and Marion Military Institute, to name a few. Each entry provides a history of the establishment and offers the possible motivations behind the hauntings. Vivid descriptions of the setting, along with detailed eyewitness accounts, enable the reader to experience the hair-raising events firsthand. Dip into this ghostly guide for a tour of more than forty haunted sites along with stories of their supernatural inhabitants. In each instance, skepticism abounds and the question remains—is there really a ghost?

Carnival Noir
9781455622610
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Tom Benson
9781455622320
Regular price $26.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%From the boardroom to the headlines!
From salesman to dealership owner, New Orleans-born billionaire Tom Benson started in business with cars, which paved the way for his other profitable enterprises that include banks, real estate, and the New Orleans Saints. Kathy Finn’s biography of this self-made tycoon reveals some of the mystery behind the legend. Beginning with his working-class childhood in New Orleans, Finn delves into the contention surrounding Benson, from the controversial near-relocation of the Saints to the dramatic legal battle with his daughter. Including interviews with friends, family, and acquaintances, this extensive compilation sheds light on the man behind the empire—his successes and his tragedies.

Death Over a Diamond Stud
9781455624164
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Chief of Chiefs
9781455623792
Regular price $25.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A glimpse into the legacy of the "chief of chiefs."
Robert Nathanial Lee, known as Chief Robbe, was the first and only person to be named "chief of chiefs" by the Mardi Gras Indian Council. From his birth in 1915, Chief Robbe faced hardship and discrimination, but he always found a way to do what he believed in. By the end of his life in 2001, he had been the Big Chief of four different tribes, given a lecture at Yale University, and become a role model for generations of New Orleans black youth. Author Al Kennedy enhances the story of Chief Robbe's life with extensive detail and interviews from their personal relationship, creating a biography perfect for both New Orleanians and those who simply love the city.

From the Outhouse to the Mouse House
9781455623990
Regular price $22.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Designed more like a keynote presentation than a daunting textbook, Steortz's compelling career manual is easy to read in less than one hour. Steortz provides important tips, ideas, reminders, and quotes to inspire your next move!

The Dance Halls of Spanish Louisiana
9781455623334
Regular price $26.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Follow the story of one of America's most unique immigrant communities!
The Isleños of Louisiana, Spanish Canary Islanders who immigrated to Louisiana in the late 18th century, are one of the most unique ethnic groups in the American South. They are one of the best preserved immigrant cultures in the United States, having safeguarded their traditions into the 21st century. A key to this cultural preservation was the dance halls. Sustained into modern day by weekly dances in nightclubs and across St. Bernard Parish, this rich history is dying out as younger members of the community fail to pick up its traditions. Follow the history of the Isleños through their immigration to the 20th century Dance Hall Era that has become their legacy.

Scallops
9781589809123
Regular price $39.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This compendium of scallop information offers biological facts and scores of recipes. The New England seafood industry--past and present--is also discussed.

The Fair Grounds Through the Lens
9781455622511
Regular price $34.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A heart-pounding race through history!
The thunder and excitement of the race has long drawn visitors to the Fair Grounds, where legendary horses including Black Gold, Whirlaway, and Risen Star have raced to victory. The history of one of America’s oldest Thoroughbred horse-racing tracks is chronicled here through interviews, rare photographs, and archival lithographs. Since 1872, the New Orleans Fair Grounds has been home to exhibitions, boxing matches, baseball games, and even special events like ostrich racing. Now owned by Churchill Downs, Inc., the Fair Grounds has withstood hurricanes, fire, and bankruptcy and stands today as a vibrant sports and festival venue in a historic New Orleans neighborhood.

Pontchartrain Beach
9781455621934
Regular price $35.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Batt and Danos have created a snapshot of time and place filled with candid moments with musical stars, tales of beauty pageants, and photographic traces of the exciting rides and attractions that drew families from throughout the region. It will be a treasured keepsake for those who visited the regional attraction over the years.

The Iron Butterfly
9781589808904
Regular price $24.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Choon-Ok Harmon was born soon after the Korean War, when South Korea was experiencing extreme poverty. This memoir describes the hardships she tried to overcome to achieve a better life. She moves to the U.S. and, through patience and perseverance, pursues her dream of becoming a martial artist.

James Baldwin
9781455620944
Regular price $29.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The life and influence of Jimmy in Saint-Paul de Vence.
Composed of more than 70 interviews with some of the many people who encountered James Baldwin in the last 17 years of his life, this revealing retrospective provides an intimate look into one of America's greatest literary figures. Baldwin escaped from the racism and hatred in America to find solace and self-exile in Saint-Paul de Vence. In his time there, Baldwin became a beloved neighbor and friend to the locals of the village and hosted many guests from around the world in his grand bastide. Legendary celebrities, such as Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Bill Wyman, and others, tell their personal reminisces and stories about Baldwin.

Bushwhacker Belles
9781455621569
Regular price $24.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A fascinating look at the brave belles of Missouri!
Wives, sisters, daughters, lovers, friends, and mothers—they risked their lives and their freedom to give aid and comfort to their menfolk. In spite of the danger, they persevered in feeding, clothing, and sheltering the guerrillas. These courageous women of every age and station acted as essential go-betweens, scouts, spies, guides, and mail handlers. They even received stolen property for their Confederate brothers. Though often arrested or banished from their home state of Missouri, many gave false oaths in order to return to their tasks. The dedication of these women is documented through their own diaries and other primary sources.

Warrior for Justice
9781455620647
Regular price $29.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A couple confronts the racial divide in Louisiana.
In an era when segregation was commonplace, an educated, white woman from a small Southern town fell in love with a black paraplegic divorcee. To say this match was unfavorable to most would be an understatement. Despite the animosity they faced, Kathy and George Eames forged a life inspired by this controversy-fighting for civil equality. Working with the local NAACP, George fought against racism and discrimination, bringing to light instances of violence that were hidden from the public and calling for change in all aspects of the community. This is a story of hope and courage. It is a story that needs to be read today to remind the world how much change is needed.

They Call Me Eddie Morrison
9781455622245
Regular price $28.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The life and work of the famous Cherokee sculptor.
Eddie Morrison is perhaps the best-known living Native American sculptor. Morrison's pieces embody the best of Cherokee tradition by combining the heart, spirituality, and philosophy of his culture. His work is displayed in galleries all across the US, in private collections, and in several foreign countries. This lushly illustrated work is not just a compendium of Morrison's art: it is the story of a humble man with a deep passion for his heritage and a drive to ensure a thriving future for his people. With more than 100 images of Morrison's works and a foreword by Principal Chief Bill John Baker, this volume is a beautiful and invaluable resource.
