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The battle between the Blue and Gray had ended, but the Ozarks were still witnessing a war. Divided loyalties gave rise to rampant lawlessness and debauchery, plaguing this region with robberies, shootouts, and showdowns. In twenty-five compelling chapters, Larry Wood meticulously compiles his research from the shocking incidents that took place in the Ozarks during the late 1860s through the 1950s. The author includes haunting portraits of the corrupt criminals, snapshots of Western towns where the events took place, and excerpts from previously published magazine articles.
If you ask a group of five-year-olds what they want to be when they grow up, one of the first responses you get is “a policeman.” This alphabetical police primer kicks off with A is for academy and ends with Z is for zoom lens. In between, children learn the basics of police work including when the first force began, the equipment used on the job, and some of the different careers in law enforcement.
An inspiration to Cajun and Creole cooks for centuries, the oyster possesses a legendary and distinctive yet adaptable flavor. Oyster connoisseurs, home cooks, and the bivalve-curious can now experience the mysterious mollusk in all its alluring tastes in this luxurious cookbook from the company and family that provides some of the best oysters in the world. From the uncomplicated pleasure of a raw oyster on the half shell to the subtleties of Oysters Benedict and Baked Oysters with Asparagus and Crab Meat, this beautifully photographed collection presents more than one hundred recipes for every oyster preparation imaginable.
Author and culinary historian Poppy Tooker combines family photographs, stories, and recipes of Pascal’s Manale into a collection that is so much more than a cookbook.
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A stunning presentation of nineteenth-century color gouache and watercolor archival drawings and paintings of New Orleans neighborhoods from the New Orleans Notarial Archives, this volume pays tribute to the tremendous architectural richness of the Crescent City in its presentation of what old, renovated, restored, and new buildings not only might look like, but how they should look.
From the very first taste of A’s sweet apple butter to Z’s last three names in a Pennsylvania Dutch phone book (Zimmerman, Zeager, and Zook), the Amish culture is captured and glorified in stunning illustrations and rhymes that are rich with heritage.
This retelling in audiocassette form of the Christmas classic by Clement C. Moore blends Santa Claus with the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch figure of the Belsnickel, a thin, cantankerous old man who visits children before Christmas and rewards, or punishes, them based on their behavior. Narrated by Chet Williamson. Audiocassette.
Children will enjoy coloring the pictures while reading this retelling of the Christmas classic by Clement C. Moore. Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas blends Santa Claus with the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch figure of the Belsnickel, a thin, cantankerous old man who visits children before Christmas and rewards or punishes them based on their behavior. Paperback.
Phil is a duck who believes in taking care of himself and others, and most other ducks adore him because of his pride and generosity. However, a group of foul-mouthed fowl called the Rockheads despise him and can’t understand why Phil spends so much time taking care of his colorful crown of feathers. One night they decide to teach him a lesson and do their best to ruin Phil’s self-confidence.
In The Pirate Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans, author Robert Tallant has given younger readers a chance to relive the excitement, romance, and thrill of those days when the Barataria pirates threatened river traffic and New Orleans felt the threat of siege by the British. This enthralling story from the pages of history is delightfully told with an emphasis on helping children understand the political events of the time as well as the social climate of the city in the early-nineteenth century.
In this interactive picture book for young readers, Captain Dare invites children on a treasure hunt they won’t ever forget. Captain Dare and his crew of pirates are searching for a very special treasure, which is hidden deep in a dangerous jungle. But reaching this treasure won’t be easy. Readers have to wade through a lagoon and sneak across a snake pit in order to find the pirate’s chest.
Pirate Billy Nelson learns the cost of his scallywag ways in this coming-of-age story. When Mom asks Billy to leave his pirate behavior behind and return to her polite son, this pirate protests! Much to Billy’s dismay, Mom then sends him to the brig (his room) without lunch for bringing his ruthless manners to the table. “Arrrrgh!” Billy exclaims before walking the plank to his dungeon.
This is a detailed study of one of the only plantation houses surviving from Louisiana’s Spanish Colonial period. Owned by James Pitot, a former mayor of New Orleans, the house has been restored to its original architecture from the early nineteenth century. The house also serves as the headquarters for the Louisiana Landmarks Society.
Before the French and Spanish began to colonize the area, the Native Americans relied on Bayou St. John and the other river systems in Louisiana. Later, Africans, Irish, Germans, and other immigrants would turn the port of New Orleans into a culturally diverse trading ground on which Louisiana history was built. The Pitot House was built on the bayou for Antoine Rivard de Lavigne in 1708. The house’s namesake, James Pitot, bought the house in 1804.
No traditional Polish feast is complete without a sweet ending. As simple and inviting as a warm chestnut cookie or as elegant as a tall mocha torte, classic Polish desserts are rich in heritage and in flavor. The authors’ second addition to Pelican’s Classics Series, this cookbook is dedicated to the legacy of desserts that those of Polish descent will remember from childhood. From casual and rustic to intricate and elegant, these recipes provide the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Hospitality and hearty food are the hallmarks of the Polish dining experience. This classic and concise cookbook features dozens of favorite Polish dishes showcasing a variety of flavors, preparation techniques, and ingredient selections. With titles given in both Polish and English, recipes range from cucumber salad and beet soup to pork cutlets, potato pancakes, and paczki. A chapter devoted to pierogi presents the dumplings with an assortment of fillings, and the final chapter of sweets tops off any meal in true Polish fashion.
Each section of the book contains descriptions of the awards given and short interviews with the winners. These honored members of the cartoon world view their work as far more than entertainment. They describe their role in terms of journalist, opinion maker, secular preacher, provocateur, and visual columnist. In attempting to influence or illuminate the public, each has made a powerful contribution to the art form.