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Synopsis: A 192-page book about a Cajun couple from Breaux Bridge, La., who took their airboat into New Orleans when the city flooded as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Doug Bienvenu, the airboat operator, and Drue LeBlanc, who was suffering with kidney disease, rescued hundreds of people during their 3-day mission of mercy.
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Synopsis: This book explains how the struggling NFL team and the storm-weary people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast lifted one another’s spirits – and fortunes – in the post-Hurricane Katrina years, 2006 – 2010.
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Synopsis: All of us seek success and happiness in life, but for many of us there are some very real obstacles, or hurdles, that we must get over in order to reach our goals. Four of the most common hurdles are: “I can’t / You can’t,” past failures or fear of failure, handicaps, and self-knowledge. Overcoming these hurdles begins with a positive mental attitude and a firm commitment to improving one’s lot in life. This inspiring book by former LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown – one of the top motivational speakers in America – is brought to life by intriguing stories of people who overcame life’s hurdles, including athletes, entertainers, writers, and everyday people. (Introduction by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal.)
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Synopsis: A 176-page hardcover book that captures the spirit of one of the truly holy places in North America. It is a town of mystery, with well-established ties to the supernatural, including the famous Miracle of Grand Coteau. Brought to life by dozens of exceptional color photographs, the book focuses on the town’s major religious institutions: The Academy of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House and St. Charles College/Jesuit Spirituality Center. The book explores not only the history of these three institutions but also the substance of their teachings.
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Synopsis: A 144-page hardcover book filled with dozens of recipes for tasty and nutritious foods that can be prepared in advance for outdoor adventures – fishing, sailing, hunting, camping, etc. It’s a small cookbook, portable, easy to carry around and filled with simple recipes. And the baloney sandwich isn’t one of them! It contains recipes for summer spaghetti, antipasto salad, marinated shrimp & corn, grilled tuna and other nutritious foods.
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Synopsis: This inspiring business biography traces the life story of legendary oilfield executive Bonnie Maillet and the highly successful company she founded in south Louisiana. The book deals with the adventures of Ms. Maillet – a third-generation oil industry professional – and her Saudi Arabian business partner, and their considerable efforts to land a contract to sell products to the biggest oil company in the world.
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Synopsis: A 24-page hardcover book about a little green tree frog who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings filled with animals such as he’s never seen before. He longs to find other tree frogs for companions, but seeing none he makes friends with the furry animals around him.
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Synopsis: The story of the U.S. Army helicopter pilot who risked his life to rescue South Vietnamese civilians and to put a stop to the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War in 1968. An inspiring story about the courage to do the right thing under extremely difficult circumstances, regardless of the consequences.
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Synopsis: A 160-page hardcover book containing more than 200 Cajun and Creole recipes, plus old photos and interesting stories about the author’s growing up in the Cajun country of south Louisiana. Recipes include Pain Perdu, Couche Couche, Chicken Fricassée, Stuffed Mirliton, Shrimp Stew, Grillades, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp Creole, Bouillabaisse, Pralines.
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Synopsis: A 104-page hardcover book containing about 100 Cajun and Creole recipes, plus old photos and interesting stories about the author’s growing up in the Cajun country of south Louisiana. Recipes include Shrimp Bisque, Andouille & Black Bean Soup, Crawfish-Okra Gumbo, Smothered Okra, Stuffed Tomatoes, Eggplant & Rice Dressing, Stuffed Pork Chops, Chicken & Oyster Pie, Apple Cake, Roasted Pecans.