Pelican Bestsellers

Whoa, pardner! Sit y'self down for some good ole storytellin' 'bout the wild, wild West. Western writer Phillip W. Steele and country-music artist John D. LeVan have combined their talents and interests in true stories of the Old West in this exciting narrative and accompanying audiocassette.

Steele's book tells the true story of Jesse James, the Daltons, John Wesley Hardin, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. LeVan's original songs are not only entertaining but also based on the true history of these personalities and events.

From the bloody Battle of Wilson's Creek in August 1861 until surrender in June 1865, the Civil War in the Indian Territory proved to be a test of valor and endurance.

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Right hand held high, Richard M. Nixon was sworn into the office he had already betrayed. In the months before the 1968 election, Nixon and his allies--including the "Dragon Lady" Anna Chennault and Henry Kissinger--collaborated with foreign nationals to undermine Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam peace talks in order to curry public favor for Nixon and his secret plan to bring an end to the Vietnam War. Nixon's sabotage extended the brutal conflict, ultimately costing thousands of lives. This incisive account reveals the true Nixon and shakes the fundamental trust we place in our leaders.

Poppy Tooker's Drag Queen Brunch features gorgeous photography by renowned photographer Sam Hanna. Luscious photos capture all the dishes (both the ladies and the recipes) in some of New Orleans' most iconic restaurants and courtyards. The inspiring images are accompanied by light-hearted profiles of fifteen flirtatious queens and their favorite flavors--mouth-watering recipes for classic dishes, new favorites, and thirst quenchers--all designed to enhance the brunch experience.

Vinsantos Defonte, a prominent voice in the national LGBTQ community and founder of New Orleans Drag Workshop, provides the foreword. Wayne Phillips, curator of the Costumes and Textiles and the Carnival Collections of the Louisiana State Museum, details the history of drag and this very special community in New Orleans. Tooker, celebrated host of Louisiana Eats!, provides an epilogue illuminating her entrée and ongoing role in the Crescent City's drag queen world.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale is dedicated to CrescentCare (NO/AIDS Task Force).

A New Orleans tradition, any time of day.

Celebrate the Big Easy with this collection of fifty classic brunch recipes from legendary restaurants such as Brennan's, Dooky Chase's, and Antoine's. From beignets with cafe au lait to grits and grillades, these recipes sparkle for any occasion. Tips, techniques, and inside secrets accompany each lusciously photographed recipe.

This well-researched book expands on the age-old conflict between human science and revealed religion. Both the novice and the scholar will be fascinated with the material here, which links the infamous heroes of human science to the dark side of reality'that is, Satan. The three main topics covered are godless philosophy, Darwinian evolution, and atheistic psychology.

The son of a Sac and Fox Indian father and a Potawatami Indian mother, Jim Wa-Tho-Huk Thorpe was born in Oklahoma in 1888. A natural athlete, he overcame family tragedies and hardships to become a star in three sports and win two Olympic gold medals.

A veritable cornucopia of tasty delights, this cookbook presents recipes that have proven popular in America's great Southwest. Compiled by the All Saints' Episcopal Church and Day School of Phoenix, Arizona, this kitchen-tested collection features more than two hundred savory dishes. Many are native to the Southwest, and all are sure to please the most discriminating palate. If Swedish Meatloaf, Crab-Stuffed Potatoes, or Chicken Diablo sounds appealing, this useful volume can serve as the basis for hundreds of interesting, delicious meals.

Motorhome travelers are always searching for new and uncrowded places to visit. This book steers the traveler far from the beaten track indeed: to the lush forests, pristine beaches, and majestic volcanoes of New Zealand, the island nation on the other side of the world. New Zealand abounds in recreational opportunities and scenic beauty, while the excellent roads and friendly inhabitants make travel by motorhome the ideal way to view the country's splendors.

New Zealand by Motorhome is bursting with practical advice on renting or buying a motorhome in New Zealand, driving and insurance regulations, campgrounds and facilities, and a helpful glossary of the occasionally mystifying New Zealand dialect. A complete guide to things to see and do helps travellers plan their trips. Recipes for local dishes have been specially adapted for cooking in a motorhome kitchen.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Husband-and-wife team David Shore and Patty Campbell are experienced motorhome voyagers. They have explored the roads of Europe and America as well as New Zealand, and include numerous amusing anecdotes about their travels. When not on the road, they live in Los Angeles.

Facing unpredictable weather, wild animals, and fierce tribal enemies, Cub ventures into the forest with Wolf, where he faces the most harrowing experiences of his life, which propel the Indian boy into manhood.

This compendium of scallop information offers biological facts and scores of recipes. The New England seafood industry--past and present--is also discussed.

When the cameras are off, he takes the stage.

Television shows like Friends, Full House, and Growing Pains might take only 20 minutes to air, but tapings frequently last several hours. From the 1970s to the early 2000s, Robert Perlow was the go-to warmup comedian on television sets, where he was responsible for keeping the live studio audience engaged and laughing. In this hilarious tell-all book, Perlow offers a personal, behind-the-scenes look at some of television’s most famous shows and actors. With stories including Tim Allen’s on-set meltdown, an improv class with Robin Williams, and a close friendship with Alan Thicke, Perlow divulges everything from the good and the bad to the downright outrageous!

Real-estate tips from a proven seller. Presented in a succinct, easy-to-use format, this guide is an entire real-estate seminar in book form, written by an expert with more than thirty years in the industry. From prospecting and presentations to negotiations and customer service, these instructions provide a clear map to success in today�s real estate market. Includes sample letters, checklists, and other useful resources.

Beginning where See You at the Top left off, this volume offers important messages about life and the active steps that help you reach your goals.

Seaside links courses offer golfers unmatched challenges and enchanting scenery. And while they can be found in many parts of the world, the links of the British Isles are the most famous in their class.

Donald Steel takes readers on a tour of seventy-five spectacular greens along windswept beaches and sheer cliffs of Britain and Ireland. These links prove true the old belief that courses are for expanding a player's abilities, rather than defining and confining them as in so many other sports. Steel offers up destinations like St. Andrews, Royal St. George's, and Formby, Ballybunion, and Muirfield among the seaside playing fields that have been the home to championship tournaments and amateur aspirations.

With scorecards, maps, color photos, and helpful hints for most holes, this guide is an essential reference tool for the traveling golfer. It tells the history of the courses it covers and provides information on the designers who built them and the pros who have set their records.

Brian Morgan's stunning photography handsomely captures the majestic layout of the courses. From the deceptive lengths to the treacherous traps, his visual log of the courses prepares golfers for the beauty and challenges that await them. His award-winning and world-renowned pictures have appeared in golf journals on both sides of the Atlantic and in several exhibitions.

Ziglar's autobiography exclaims those born again need not wander through life with long faces and short funds.

Essays written by critics and sources ranging from Jean-Paul Sartre to Jelly Roll Morton detailing the anatomy of jazz's musical elements to the forefathers of its style.

"The recipes are concisely written and should provide owners of convection ovens with a solid initial repertoire."Publishers Weekly

Once exclusive to professional bakeries and restaurants, convection ovens are becoming increasingly common in household kitchens. As the popularity of these appliances grows, more and more people are discovering the joys of cooking and baking in a convection oven.
By continuously circulating hot air during the cooking process, convection ovens cook food more quickly and efficiently than ever before. Unlike microwave cooking, no special equipment is necessary, and the results are spectacular.
Cooking and roasting meats, poultry, and fish in a convection oven is particularly satisfying. The enveloping hot air seals in juices and flavor, while the shorter cooking time prevents dryness. Some of the mouth-watering recipes included here are Leg of Lamb, Roast Turkey, and Stuffed Flank Steak.
Baking in a convection oven is practically foolproof. The even heat distribution ensures that breads and cakes rise quickly and bake thoroughly--no more charred bottoms and soupy middles! Biscuits, piecrusts, and puff pastries emerge light and flaky every time. Even novice bakers will achieve delicious results with recipes like Parker House Rolls, Napoleons, and Deep Dish Apple Pie.
Convection Oven Cooking features over 125 proven recipes, as well as helpful tips on roasting, kneading, and more.

Fast, easy, and economical, the recipes in Microwave Cooking for One are ideal for individuals, whether they live alone or share busy modern households. From breakfast through dinner, fresh, delicious meals can be prepared to satisfy personal tastes without wasted food, overheated kitchens, or messy clean-up.

Author Kathleen Welch, a member of the Core Committee for developing the Louisiana Alzheimer’s State Plan, and her husband, illustrator Alan McGillivray, provide a child’s perspective in their tale for little ones experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia in their family. As the elder elephant and her young grandson spend the day together, she forgets her hat, loses her brush, gets lost, confuses her grandson’s name, and tells stories of things that happened long ago as if they just occurred. When danger threatens, her love for her family shines through the clouds of her memory and she remembers things she learned as a child. The author provides a guide to further discussion with young children and a resource list for families facing this devastating disease.

This delightfully illustrated book for young readers tells of a child getting used to the idea of sharing with his little brother. He doesn't want to! But he soon finds out that if he shares with brother, brother shares with him.

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Cap'n McNasty and his crew of roguish rapscallions are back and badder than ever! When the Cap'n kidnapped a little elf from Santa, he didn't count on the elf inciting a mutiny and high-seas hijinks by telling tales of the wonders of the North Pole. Cast adrift and faced with stormy seas, ravenous sharks, and a striking lass who just might capture his black heart, Cap'n McNasty faces the voyage of his life. His double-dealing crew has ideas of their own and sets their sights from swabbing decks to decking halls—and changing the North Pole forever. From bow to stern, this impishly illustrated yarn of Jolly Rogers and a jolly old elf will give yer funnybone no quarter!

When his father relocates the family to Paradise to work for the mysterious Eden Corporation, Jack Barrett uncovers a sinister plot that threatens everyone he loves.