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.

Can the gift of angelvision restore sight to a man blinded by sin . . . even when that gift is delivered by a brother Mike thought was dead?

Antietam: The Lost Order explains why Harper’s Ferry was key to the Union victory in September 1862, the importance of the location and timing of the Battle of Antietam, and how its outcome influenced the future of our country. The book concludes by analyzing what went wrong on the Union side, the lasting impact of finding the lost order, and finally, the fates of the major players. With as much emphasis given to human foibles as to troop movements, this book will appeal to a wide audience beyond Civil War devotees.

Arizona Humoresque- a collection of always humorous and often hilarious writing edited by noted Western folklorist C. L. Sonnichsen- adds a new chapter to the social history of the state. Covering the past century- excerpts range from Alfred Henry Lewis's Wolfville series- which poked fun at the unhurried citizens of frontier Tombstone- to Barbara Kingsolver's side-splitting account of trying to get a job and a place to stay in modern-day Tucson.

Arizona Humoresque- a collection of always humorous and often hilarious writing edited by noted Western folklorist C. L. Sonnichsen- adds a new chapter to the social history of the state. Covering the past century- excerpts range from Alfred Henry Lewis's Wolfville series- which poked fun at the unhurried citizens of frontier Tombstone- to Barbara Kingsolver's side-splitting account of trying to get a job and a place to stay in modern-day Tucson.

The armadillo, a slow, dull-witted, dirt-eating creature resembling a prehistoric rodent, has firmly established itself in the folklore of the South and Southwest.

Migrating northward from South and Central America more than a hundred years ago, this strange-looking animal can be readily identified by its tough, scale-like coat of armor, elongated snout, and its propensity for doing battle with eighteen-wheel vehicles on America’s highways. Despite its lemming-like compulsion for self-destruction, the armadillo survives in large numbers and, as this volume duly records, continues to impose its presence on modern society.

Each of the famous recipes in Arnaud's Restaurant Cookbook has been carefully adapted for use in the home kitchen, including Arnaud’s Oyster Soup, Trout Meuniere, Oysters Arnaud and Bienville, as well as the restaurant's spectacular dishes for special occasions from weddings to Mardi Gras. Evocative photographs capture diners basking in the joy of Arnaud meals. They illustrate the elegance of the many richly-appointed rooms and reveal behind-the-scenes moments with the devoted staff. Most significantly, the photographs display all the lusciousness of the completed dishes featured in the cookbook that can be recreated at home.

Polish gourmet traditions are as old as Polish culture- which has written history over a thousand years. And here is the definitive Polish cookbook- THE ART OF POLISH COOKING- containing 500 authentic recipes which reflect the proud traditions of this ancient country. This cookbook is complete with recipes for hors d'oeuvres- soups- entrees- vegetables- pastries- desserts- and beverages. Special holiday menus are also presented- along with charming descriptions of traditional Polish feasts and celebrations.

In this comprehensive cookbook, you will learn about the glories of shortbread, or Scotch cake, a unique Scottish creation, as well as marvelous rock buns and Dundee cake. Find out how the Scots introduced fried chicken to America and enjoy recipes for happit hen, wet devil, and Scotch grouse. Digest the histories of the Campbell Soup company, Old Crow Bourbon whiskey, and the graham cracker, invented by the eccentric clergyman Sylvester Graham. Try your hand at innovative egg dishes, fish pies, Scottish hot dogs, oatcakes, scones, griddle breads, and crumpets. Finally, make an ale toast at Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and ring in the New Year celebrating the many Scottish-American contributions to our daily lives.

Marcelle Reese Couhig has observed that younger generations have no concept of dining as an art form. She personally displays a very intimate relationship with cooking, eating, and the “excitement of a stimulating table.” The personality of a lovely, opinionated lady who was from Jackson, Louisiana, permeates this recipe collection, becoming a guiding hand in food preparation and presentation. 

Dr. Robert M. Craig defines the two distinct styles emerging between the 1920s and the 1960s-Art Deco and Modern Classic. A convincing commentary on these unique structures that have come to grace Atlanta. Hardcover.

While Atlanta may be a city of change and transformation—its symbol is, after all, a phoenix—it also has an impressive legacy of unforgettable food. Southern cuisine with a twist, Atlanta’s culinary offerings mirror the city itself: sophisticated and diverse, flexible but distinctive.

Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook is a collection of heirloom recipes, family legends, historical facts, vintage photographs, and humorous anecdotes from this area that is as rich in cuisine as it is in history.

Grandma Marilyn knows just how to tell a story, and when she shows Annie the old, dusty photographs of the past, every aunt and uncle, cousin and friend, seems to come to life in each picture. Grandma Marilyn shows Annie old letters that contain forgotten secrets of the past and a fragile bouquet thrown at a long-ago wedding. She touches the medal her uncle won in the military and learns that her Great-Grandpa Louis bet on horses while Great-Grandma Sadie sewed sequins on dresses to earn the money back. Annie is fascinated by the old mementos of her relatives and becomes determined to celebrate the exciting history of her family.