New in paperback! Justin Wilson made his mark as a storyteller and humorist-a goodwill ambassador of the Cajun culture of South Louisiana. He took a culture slur and made it a label of distinction, proudly identifying himself, and his cooking, as "Cajun." For this, his final retrospective, Wilson reminisces about times gone by, the recipes he created, and the evolution of his cooking style. He features delicious original recipes, including some healthy and convenient options, and his famously funny anecdotes. Complementing such tasty tidbits are photos that capture the essence of this loveable Cajun icon. Now in paperback, this classic is sure to help you "pass a good time." I GARONTEE!
Meet Wilson, a little boy with a big stubborn side. Wilson would rather do anything than get a haircut, even go to school. As Wilson's hair gets longer and longer everyone's patience gets shorter and shorter, until one day the whole town says, "Enough ". Come along to find out what lengths Wilson will go - to avoid the dreaded scissors
? This first study on Woodrow Wilson as the commander in chief during the Great War analyzes his management style before the war, his diplomacy and his battle with the Senate. It considers the war as representing the collapse of Western traditional virtues and examines Wilson's attempt to restore them. Emphasizing the American war effort on the domestic front, it also discusses Wilson's rise to power, his education, career, and work as governor as necessary steps in his formation. The authors deal honestly and critically with the racism that characterized this brilliant but limited career.
The long-awaited New York Times bestselling memoir of seven-time Grammy-nominated artist Charlie Wilson, the iconic R&B and Funk singer-songwriter-producer and former lead singer of The Gap Band--interwoven with his recollections of collaborating w
Wilson and Libby Dandy are living out their retirement years in Mayflower, Arkansas, quite happy in a comfortable and predictable marriage, when a weary and bruised teenager appears one summer morning. Seemingly a runaway, the young man is allowed a drink from Wilson's garden hose and a plate of food from Libby's kitchen. Charmed by his mannerly disposition but troubled by the circumstances of his arrival, the elderly couple allows "Ben" to stay for a few days, doing chores in return for meals while sleeping in an abandoned treehouse. As they watch him at work in their garden, Wilson and Libby marvel at Ben's gardening skills and whisper about this sudden turn of events. An unlikely kinship develops as the unassuming young man fills a void in the couple's childless marriage. Growing fonder of their guest by the day, Wilson and Libby come to realize that there is no turning back - they are in it for the long haul. With fumbling determination and tender commitment, they resolve to help young Ben find his way in the world.Uncle Wilson is a story of courage and character and throwing caution to the wind. As you turn the pages of this lively and uplifting story, you are reminded that love has no limits and that there are far more good people in this world than there are bad. And of course, there's a dog. There's always a dog.
Is Mason Wilson just another wimpy kid? Wimps don't embark on an unauthorized night-time trip to a strange, old factory; he'll do anything to stop his penniless family being thrown out of their home.There's a mystery to solve to win the grand prize - if you hardly ever find dead birds lying around, why are whole flocks of them starting to fall from the sky all over the place? Does the Bible really say that it's a sign of the end of the world?Mason uncovers some gross goings-on and plans that will change the world for ever. Should he do the right thing and try and stop them? He'll lose an opportunity of a lifetime if he does; still, when his parents find out he's gone missing, that will be the least of his worries A quirky, yet strangely educational, adventure-mystery that the whole family can enjoy.
