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Originally published: New York: Harper, 1952.

W Edwards Deming was a noted economic philosopher of the mid-20th century, best known for his "14 Points for Management" and the "7 Deadly Diseases of Management". This book brings together some of his most effective and important theories and principles in a manner that bridges the gaps between learning, understanding, and implementing them.

A young mosquito isn't sure what he can eat after a hurricane sweeps him away from his family, so he asks the other residents of the swamp for their advice.

" . . . hugely influential for me and my budding culinary peers of the time . . . both [Mitcham] and his books were fascinating depositories of recipes, recollections, history, folklore and illustrations, drawing on his abiding love for humble, working-class ethnic food of the area."-Anthony Bourdain"Creole Gumbo is more than a cookbook. It is a history book, a music lesson and a personality profile of great jazzmen."-Today"A delightful book with excellent recipes . . . "-New York TimesHere's a dazzling array of photos, foods, and far-out folklore, spiced up with tidbits of jazz history and lyrics-all gathered into a seafood cookbook that celebrates the world-famous cuisine of New Orleans. Author Howard Mitcham traces the development of sophisticated Creole cooking and its rambunctious country cousin, Cajun cooking, with innumerable anecdotes, pictures, and recipes.Mitcham offers more than three hundred enticing dishes, from crab gumbo and shrimp-oyster jambalaya to barbecued red snapper and trout amandine. Along the way, he offers a list of substitutes for seafood that may be hard to find, a bibliography, and a guide to the best mail-order seafood markets in New Orleans.Howard Mitcham, renowned chef, poet, artist, and raconteur, practiced the inventive art of New Orleans cuisine for three decades.

From 1931 to 1940, a prolonged drought on the Great Plains brought disaster to countless Americans, particularly in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. This illustrated history for young readers offers a sweeping view of the the catastrophe and its consequences, told through moving first-person accounts of typical participants. Representing people from Kansas to California, from a young couple on a picnic hit by a 'black blizzard' to a child who experiences the rainstorms that end the drought at last, these accounts open a window onto American history. A historical note at the end of the book provides more information about this tragic time, while a glossary expounds on the language of the period.

At last--a major update of Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans by author and music researcher John Broven has arrived! Originally published in Great Britain in 1974 under the title Walking to New Orleans and later inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, the now-expanded book features new information, research, and interviews, capturing the magic that created the New Orleans sound heard around the world. Broven shares the careers and music of the major and lesser-known R&B artists and history of the New Orleans music industry. Focusing on the independent record business featuring iconic labels such as Imperial, Specialty, Atlantic, and Chess, he chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of the local R&B scene, highly influential in rock 'n' roll and soul, from the early recordings of the 1940s to the studio missteps in the late 1960s. Many artistic leaders are highlighted, such as Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Dave Bartholomew, Huey "Piano" Smith, Allen Toussaint, Harold Battiste, Wardell Quezergue, Dr. John, and legendary soundman Cosimo Matassa. Updates to the overview include new input from Jeff Hannusch, Rick Coleman, Ben Sandmel, and Ira "Dr. Ike" Padnos, including information on the support from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, community radio station WWOZ, and Offbeat magazine. More than one hundred photographs, a comprehensive appendix featuring a list of hit R&B records produced in New Orleans, and new biographical data make this an indispensable book for music lovers and researchers everywhere.

“A boisterous, slapstick adventure that will entertain budding readers.”—Kirkus Reviews “Great characters, funny events, and big dollops of history and geography. Well done!”—R. A. Montgomery, co-creator of the Choose Your Own Adventure series “I LOVE this book! I could use this in so many ways as a teacher.”—Professor Lynn Gatto, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester “Treasure Town will be treasured by every reader who loves action, humor, and a rollicking good tale.”—Ellen Miles, author of The Puppy Place series What happens when some directionally challenged, gold-hungry bumblers join up with a trio of smart and imaginative kids? Chaos! Diverse characters in a familiar town setting provide this mystery adventure just enough details to keep middle readers enthralled-and reading! Created by talented author/illustrator siblings to help kids transition into chapter books, Treasure Town is filled with hilarious characters, narrative illustrations, short chapters and loads of fun! From his acclaimed, bestselling novel The Revealers to his many books in the Choose Your Own Adventure series, author Doug Wilhelm embraces his imagination and the challenges faced by young readers. A world traveler, musician, and former journalist, Wilhelm is a frequent visitor to classrooms and authors the popular blog, Reading Matters. A professional artist, Sarah-Lee Terrat was an original member of the Ben & Jerry’s design team. When not working on murals and illustrations, she designs silly toys. Collaborating with her big brother Doug, is always an adventure!

Includes glossary and pronunciation guide.

In this version of "The Gingerbread Man," a lonely Cajun baker's freshly baked beignet comes to life and dashes through the sights of New Orleans's French Quarter to escape being eaten.

Illustrations and rhyming text tell of Cap'n McNasty, who leads his pirate crew in stealing--and playing with--Christmas toys until Santa himself arrives to teach them a lesson.

Originally published in 1951 by Random House.

Clovis Crawfish must protect his bayou friends when the evil Simone Spider spins her web in their midst and begins looking for someone to snare with it.

"A classical work."-H. L. Mencken, early twentieth-century distinguished journalist, critic, and editorFrom the story behind the Side Car Cocktail to the secret of perfect Mississippi Planter's Punch, this effervescent collection is a spirited romp through the history and recipes of New Orleans's most famous cocktails.Concoct exotic beverages such as Pousse Cafï¿1/2, Vieux Carrï¿1/2 Cocktail, and Absinthe Anisette as you imbibe the lore behind these libations. These colorful stories, including the creation of the Ramos Gin Fizz and the origin of the word cocktail, are stimulating sips of the zest of the Crescent City.Since its debut 1937, Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em has brought a twist of Bourbon Street to homes worldwide.

The queen of gospel and a symbol of integrity, Mahalia Jackson's story is the story of an era. Jazz was young, gospel music was strong, and Downbeat magazine had named Mahalia Jackson one of the top four vocalists in the country along with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. As fast-paced and richly detailed as a novel, Mahalia's tale is revealed by her close friend and biographer Laurraine Goreau. Goreau traces the development of the gospel movement and Mahalia's central role in it, reaching back to re-create the world of the singer's youth-- rich with hidden folklore and heavily influenced by the black church. Born poor in New Orleans, one of seven girls in an extended family, Mahalia is said to have begun her singing career at the age of four in the choir of New Orleans's Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, when her voice was "twice as big as she was". But it was in Chicago, where she moved at the age of ten, that she began her ascent to fame. In her lifetime she befriended and earned the admiration of people as diverse as Louis Armstrong, Lyndon Johnson, Carl Sandburg, Dinah Shore and Martin Luther King, who asked her to sing before his speech at a 1966 freedom rally in Chicago. All the while, Mahalia remained undaunted by fame: "Look, I'm a gospel singer, I sing for the Lord; that's all I'm going to be."

"Robert Tallant speaks with authority. . . ."--New York Times"Straightforward handling of sensational times and tricksters, of the cult of voodooism in all its manifestations. From its first known appearances in New Orleans of 200 years ago, here are the . . . rites and dances, the cures, charms and gris-gris. Here were the witch-doctors and queens, and in particular Doctor John . . . and Marie Laveau."--Kirkus Reviews"Much nonsense has been written about voodoo in New Orleans. . . . Here is a truthful and definitive picture."--Lyle SaxonThe word "voodoo" elicits reactions from fear to fascination; thoughts of pins stuck in dolls, hexes, and strange rites immediately come to mind. But few people know the true origin of voodooism or anything about its practice in America, particularly in New Orleans. This examination of voodoo rites and beliefs is sure to fascinate every reader.