Books from Pelican Publishing

The Beast in Sheep's Clothing: Exposing the Lies of Godless Human Science
By Lindsey, David Michael
New York : New World Library , 2001 . Where the Two Came to Their Father : A Navajo War Ceremonial . New York : Pantheon Books , 1943 . The Way of Myth : Talking with Joseph Campbell , with Fraser Boa . Boston : Shambhala , 1994 .
Goliad: The Other Alamo
By William R. Bradle
The fate of Goliad shaped Texas as much as the Battle of the Alamo. In this meticulously researched book, larger-than-life personalities and military strategy are intertwined to bring the pivotal battle at Goliad to life.
Jessie Willcox Smith: A Bibliography
By Nudelman, Edward D.
A BOOK OF LULLABIES Smith , Elva S. ( compiler ) Boston , 1925 . Lothrop , Lee and Shepard Co. Title : A BOOK / OF LULLABIES / Compiled by / Elva S. Smith / Illustrated from Famous Paintings / ( publisher's device ) / Boston / Lothrop ...
Glory at a Gallop: Tales of the Confederate Cavalry
By David K. Snider, William Brooksher
Gen. , CSA : Morgan , W. H. , Col. , USA , 94-95 and Stuart's Peninsula raid , 5-6 , 12 ; Morrison's Georgians , CSA , 40-41 and Wheeler's Sequatchie Valley Morton , John W. , Capt . , CSA : and raid , 174 , 176–77 , 180 , 182 Brice's ...
Glory at a Gallop: Tales of the Confederate Cavalry
By William R. Brooksher, David K. Snider
This book will delight cavalry buffs." --ALLAN R. MILLET, author of Semper Fidelis ABOUT THE AUTHORS William Brooksher, a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general, has published articles in several historical journals.
The Jessie Willcox Smith Mother Goose
By Edward Nudelman, Jessie Willcox Smith
Two copies of the Thomas reprint are in existence, and were owned by the late Mr. W. H. Whit- more, who was probably the leading authority on Mother Goose lore in this country. It is from a facsimile reproduction of the Thomas edition ...
The Name's Familiar: Mr. Leotard, Barbie, and Chef Boyardee
By Lee, Laura
Paulmier , Madeleine Madeleine Paulmier was a pastry cook in 19th century Comercy , France . She concocted a small shell - shaped cake that we know today as madeleines . Phillips , Charles Henry Charles Henry Phillips moved from England ...
Los Angeles Classic Desserts
By Bauer, Grace
The regulars included Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Cary Grant, Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart.The stories and lore from the original Chasen's, which closed in 1995, are aplenty. Former President Ronald Reagan proposed to ...
New Orleans Architecture: The University Section
By Friends of the Cabildo, Robert J. Cangelosi, Dorothy G. Schlesinger
... Frederick , 108 Singer , Isidore , 119 , 168 Singer , Max , 117 Singerson , J. , 129 Siren , Edward , 121 Siren , Peter , 120 Sisters of Charity , 28 Sisters of Mercy , 56 Sisters of Poor Clares , 116 Sixth District Building & Loan ...
The Name's Familiar: Mr. Leotard, Barbie, and Chef Boyardee
By Laura Lee
Her investigation into well-known eponyms (words derived from names) has produced this compilation of anecdotes and biographies about intriguing but often lesser-known historical figures. The author is a writer for the Albany Times Union.
New Orleans in the Thirties
By Mary Lou Widmer
... 71 Bandleaders Almerico , Tony , 166 Barbara , Val , 166 Barberot , Pat , 166 Bonano , Sharkey , 166 Detroit , Johnny , 166 Dorsey , Jimmy , 165 Dorsey , Tommy , 137 , 165 Goodman , Benny , 137 , 165 James , Harry , 165 Liberto ...
New Orleans in the Forties
By Mary Lou Widmer
GIVE - ' EM - HELL " HARRY Harry S. Truman became the thirty - third president of the United States on Thursday , April 12 , 1945 , just two and a half hours after Franklin Delano Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Warm Springs ...
History of the Southern Yacht Club
By Scheib, Flora K.
... Eaves — 1st Robin Hood II — Helen Bastian — 2nd Spendrift — Minna Hopkins — 3rd Invader — Stasia Todd — 4th Stars ... Other contestants were the yacht clubs from Biloxi and Gulfport in Mississippi , Fort Worth and Houston in Texas ...
Events that Shaped the Nation
By Phalen, Rick
Bradley. Iwo Jima is a two-mile-by-five-mile volcanic island lying halfway between Saipan and Japan that held tremendous military significance for the United States during World War II. We needed the island because it housed a radar ...
Scottish Gold and Silver Work
By Ian Finlay
... and of the laird's lady , and as late as the second quarter of the nineteenth they were well able to supply table silver for minister and laird . The nucleus of the late Major J. MilneDavidson's fine collection of provincial silver ...
The Official Wimbledon Annual 1999
By John Parsons
Todd 1949 Miss L. Brough and Mrs. W. du Pont Miss G. Moran and Mrs. P. C. Todd 1950 Miss L. Brough and Mrs. W. du Pont ... 1963 R. H. Osuna and A. Palafox J. C. Barclay and P. Darmon 1964 R.A.J. Hewitt and E S. Stolle R. Emerson and K N ...
Bones Hooks: Pioneer Negro Cowboy
By Todd, Bruce G.
There was little civilization , law , and authority , except Fort Stockton and Fort Davis south of the Davis Mountains , Fort Bliss near the Mexico border , and Fort Stanton to the north in New Mexico , all of which were days ' rides ...
Why Things Go Wrong: Deming Philosophy in a Dozen Ten-Minute Sessions
By Gary Fellers
Peacemaking in Northern Ireland By Elizabeth Crawford Watt Editor's note: Ulster Project International seeks to promote peace among Roman Catholics and Protestants affected by the violence of the decades-long “troubles” in Northern ...
Saints, Superdome, and the Scandal, The
By Dave Dixon
Lyndon Johnson might not stand for reelection in 1968. I had been shocked to learn from John McKeithen sometime during 1967 that he believed privately President Johnson would not run in 1968. He said , " The president looks tired ...
Florida Almanac, 2000-2001
By Del Marth, Martha J. Marth
... Sumter County Dade Battleground Historic Memorial Thomas R. Pierce House Suwannee County Hull - Hawkins House Old Live Oak City Hall Blackwell House Union Depot & ACL Freight Station Taylor County Main Post Office Taylor County Jail ...