Among the most fervent champions of the shrinking Louisiana wetlands are the members of the twenty private and commercial duck-hunting clubs profiled here. John Kemp and Julia Sims visited these exclusive enclaves to capture -- in words, pictures, and recipes -- their vanishing traditions. Packed with stunning outdoor photography, the book offers ...
For over forty years, world-renowned artist Alan Flattmann has used pastels to capture the unique architecture and the changing scene in New Orleans' most historic neighbourhood. In this, the first published collection of his work, over 120 colour images portray landmarks like the French Market, St Louis Cathedral, and Galatoire's Restaurant.
Part of the "Kemp and Young" series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. Mathematics is kept to a necessary minimum and there is a comprehensive index to aid quick reference. "Notes on Meteorology" is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine ...
For Julia Sims, photography began as an absorbing hobby, but after the tragic death of both her parents and her brother, it became the passion that allowed her to overcome her loss."The Solace of Nature" is a visually stunning collection of images that evoke both Sims' sense of inner turmoil and the peace and harmony she found in the beauty of the ...
This collection chronicles almost two hundred works created over four decades and two continents, including paintings of the French Quarter, the rural South, the Appalachian Mountains, the streets of New York, the wooded New England landscape, and the villages and meadows of southern France. Rolland Golden is a three-time recipient of the National ...
In this richly illustrated, panoramic history of one of America's most fascinating cities, an expertly written text combines with a stunning assemblage of images spanning three centuries to produce the most significant and beautiful chronicle of New Orleans in decades.
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