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Fred Thompson’s Southern Sides 250 Dishes That Really Make the PlateFred ThompsonA Featured Selection of The Good Cook book club and a Selection of Black Expressions book clubMouthwatering side dishes that are a joy to cook and eat

“At last—a cookbook devoted to the glorious side dishes of the American South. This distinctive book is as wise, warm, and witty as the incomparable Fred Thompson.” —Nathalie Dupree, TV host and author of New Southern Cooking and eleven other books

Hoppin’ John’s Lowcountry CookingRecipes and Ruminations from Charleston and the Carolina Coastal PlainJohn Martin Taylor20th Anniversary EditionWith a New Preface by the AuthorA Selection of The Good Cook book clubThe book that launched the Lowcountry culinary revival

“Splendid recipes that should be on a National Registry of Great American Food. It’s a stunner!” —New York Times

new cooking

2012 352 pp., 43 color plates978-0-8078-3570-8 $35.00 hardcover

2012 368 pp., 1 map978-0-8078-3725-2 $25.00 paperback

“No man deserves more credit for Charleston’s culinary resurgence.” —Gourmet

“Thompson once again proves himself to be a true master of the Southern kitchen.” —James Villas, author of The Glory of Southern Cooking

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Buttermilka savor the south™ cookbookDebbie MooseA Selection of The Good Cook book club

“If you are not yet under the spell of buttermilk, be prepared to be bewitched. Born of hot summers and no refrigeration, it is still the real deal. The recipes in Buttermilk are delightful.” —Earl, Cheri, and Colleen Cruze, owners of Cruze Family Farm and winners of the 2008 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame Award, Southern Foodways Alliance

new cooking

2012 368 pp., 1 map978-0-8078-3725-2 $25.00 paperback

2012 96 pp.978-0-8078-3578-4 $18.00 hardcover

2012 104 pp.978-0-8078-3579-1 $18.00 hardcover

Announcing Our Newsavor the south™ cookbook

CollectionEach little cookbook in our savor the south™ cookbook collection is a big celebra-tion of a beloved food or tradition of the American South. Written by well-known cooks and food lovers, the books brim with personality, the informative and often surprising culinary and natural history of southern foodways, and a treasure of some fifty recipes each—from delicious southern classics to sparkling international renditions that open up worlds of taste for cooks everywhere.

Pecansa savor the south™ cookbookKathleen PurvisA Featured Selection of The Good Cook, Crafter’s Choice, and Black Expressions book clubs

“One of the foremost voices in southern food writing celebrates the South’s iconic nut —and does it proud.” —Damon Lee Fowler, author of Classical Southern Cooking and The Savannah Cookbook

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Jean Anderson’s Preserving GuideHow to Pickle and Preserve, Can and Freeze, Dry and Store Vegetables and FruitsJean AndersonWith a New Introduction by the AuthorAn apples-to-zucchini guide to food preservationA 2012 Okra Pick: Great Southern Books Fresh Off the Vine, Southern Independent Booksellers AllianceEnjoy the bounty of your own garden, farmer’s markets, and roadside stands —all year round.

new cooking

2012 296 pp., 33 illus.978-0-8078-3517-3 $35.00 hardcover

2012 240 pp., 7 line drawings978-0-8078-3724-5 $24.00 hardcover

“Ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike.” —Andrea Weigl, food writer, Raleigh News and Observer

The World in a SkilletA Food Lover’s Tour of the New American SouthPaul Knipple and Angela KnippleForeword by John T. EdgeA Selection of The Good Cook book clubCelebrates the flourishing global food traditions in the contemporary American South and features profiles of first-generation immi-grants cooking their way through life as chefs, restaurateurs, and home cooks.

“Part cookbook and part culinary road trip. . . . This is the South in all its diversity.” —Garden & Gun

Southern Gateways Guides

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The Nature of the Outer BanksEnvironmental Processes, Field Sites, and Development Issues, Corolla to OcracokeDirk FrankenbergSecond EditionWith a new foreword by Betsy Bennett

“Takes you away from the man-made intrusions. . . . to those truly enchanted places . . . where the Outer Banks remain in their natural splendor.” —Fayetteville Observer-Times

2012 176 pp., 30 drawings, 20 halftones, 7 maps, 4 tables978-0-8078-7234-5 $19.00 paperback

How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast BeachA Guide to Shadow Dunes, Ghost Forests, and Other Telltale Clues from an Ever-Changing CoastTonya ClaytonA lively tour of some of America’s most beautiful and diverse beaches.

• Find sand ripples and other tiny markings left by wind, water, and animals• Get a bird’s-eye view of the islands to better understand the ocean forces that shape them • See how and why humans reshape today’s shores

“Comprehensive [and] eminently readable. . . . Clayton’s knowledge and observations greatly enhance a visit to the shore.” —Albert Hine, University of South Florida2012 228 pp., 111 halftones, 8 color illus.978-0-8078-3546-3 $40.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7218-5 $16.00 paperback

The Nature of North Carolina’s Southern CoastBarrier Islands, Coastal Waters, and WetlandsDirk FrankenbergSecond EditionWith a new foreword by Tom Earnhardt

“Finally, our southern coast gets the attention and respect it merits. . . . Must reading if you want to understand our complex coastal ecosystem and help keep our coast healthy and productive for future generations.” —Todd Miller, North Carolina Coastal Federation2012 272 pp., 121 halftones, 7 maps, 3 graphs978-0-8078-7235-2 $20.00 paperback

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Longleaf, Far as the Eye Can SeeA New Vision of North America’s Richest ForestBill Finch, Beth Maynor Young, Rhett Johnson, and John C. HallForeword by E. O. Wilson

“A beautiful account of one of the continent’s classic ecosystems, this book will play a role in reviving the longleaf pine to at least a semblance of the glory it once commanded!” —Bill McKibben, author of Earth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet

2012 256 pp., 15 line drawings978-0-8078-3561-6 $26.00 hardcover

2012 192 pp., 160 color plates., 7 halftones, 1 maps978-0-8078-3575-3 $35.00 hardcover

The Armchair Birder Goes CoastalThe Secret Lives of Birds of the Southeastern ShoreJohn Yow

“This book can be very funny, but it’s way more. . . . [Yow’s] well-chosen quotes from the masters add a smart heft to his clear and often fascinating narrative. . . . This book has plucked me from my backyard perch. . . and dropped me into an oceanside beach chair to marvel.” —Clyde Edgerton, Garden & Gun

“Witty, irreverent, and perennially entertaining. . . . A delightfully readable peek into the lives of the Southeast’s most familiar water birds.” —Scott Weidensaul, author of Of a Feather: A Brief History of American Birding

“The finest natural history of this and the last century, setting a new standard for the genre.” —Patricia Adair Gowaty, University of California, Los Angeles

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history & story

The Chesapeake HouseArchitectural Investigation by Colonial WilliamsburgEdited by Cary Carson and Carl R. LounsburyIn this beautifully illustrated volume, a team of historians, curators, and conservators from the architectural research department at Colonial Williamsburg draw on their far-reaching knowledge of historic structures in Virginia and Maryland to illuminate one of the hallmark building traditions in America architecture.

“A remarkable book.” —Carter L. Hudgins, Clemson University2013 544 pp., 150 color plates., 200 illus.978-0-8078-3577-7 $60.00 hardcover

Two Captains from CarolinaMoses Grandy, John Newland Maffitt, and the Coming of the Civil WarBland SimpsonA Nonfiction Novel Though mariners Moses Grandy and John Newland Maffitt Jr. never met, their stories weave a grand tale of the striving human spirit and the great divide that nearly sundered the nation.

“In his abiding love and intimate knowledge of our coastal waters, Simpson paints a true portrait of the heartbreak and triumph to be had when one man thirsts for freedom and the other tries to be true to his conscience.” —Margaret Maron, author of Three-Day Town2012 208 pp., 26 illus.978-0-8078-3585-2 $28.00 hardcover

Cherokee Stories of the Turtle Island Liars’ ClubChristopher B. Teutonwith Hastings Shade, Sammy Still, Sequoyah Guess, and Woody Hansenillustrations by America MeredithCherokee storytelling, oral traditions, and teachings

“Shows beyond any doubt how rich, complex, and beautiful Cherokee oral and literary expressions continue to be in this chaotic world. It is easily one of the most important books on Cherokee worldview and tradition ever written.” —Daniel Heath Justice, University of British Columbia2012 264 pp., 14 drawings978-0-8078-3584-5 $30.00 hardcover

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The New Encyclopedia of Southern CultureCharles Reagan Wilson, General Editor

Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of MississippiThis planned 24-volume series retains the broad cultural perspective of the original best-selling

Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, supplemented by new scholarship on emerging topics.

Volume 1: ReligionSamuel S. Hill, Editor2006 272 pp., 38 illus.978-0-8078-3003-1 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5674-1 $23.00 paperback

Volume 2: GeographyRichard Pillsbury, Editor2006 248 pp., 31 illus., 15 maps978-0-8078-3013-0 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5681-9 $23.00 paperback

Volume 3: HistoryCharles Reagan Wilson, Editor2006 408 pp., 43 illus.978-0-8078-3028-4 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5691-8 $23.00 paperback

Volume 4: Myth, Manners, and Memory Charles Reagan Wilson, Editor2006 320 pp., 28 illus.978-0-8078-3029-1 $47.50 hardcover 978-0-8078-5692-5 $23.00 paperback

Volume 5: LanguageMichael Montgomery and Ellen Johnson, Editors2007 248 pp., 18 illus., 8 maps978-0-8078-3114-4 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5806-6 $23.00 paperback

Volume 6: EthnicityCeleste Ray, Editor2007 296 pp., 33 illus.978-0-8078-3123-6 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5823-3 $23.00 paperback

Volume 7: FoodwaysJohn T. Edge, Editor2007 336 pp., 50 illus.978-0-8078-3146-5 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5840-0 $23.00 paperback

Volume 8: EnvironmentMartin Melosi, Editor2007 320 pp., 26 illus.978-0-8078-3170-0 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5856-1 $23.00 paperback

Volume 9: LiteratureM. Thomas Inge, Editor2008 536 pp., 25 illus.978-0-8078-3190-8 $52.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5875-2 $28.95 paperback

Volume 10: Law and PoliticsJames W. Ely Jr. and Bradley G. Bond, Editors2008 456 pp., 43 illus.978-0-8078-3205-9 $49.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5884-4 $24.95 paperback

Volume 11: Agriculture and IndustryMelissa Walker and James C. Cobb, Editors2008 376 pp., 33 illus.978-0-8078-3240-0 $49.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5909-4 $25.00 paperback

Volume 12: MusicBill C. Malone, Editor2009 448 pp., 47 illus.978-0-8078-3239-4 $43.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5908-7 $24.95 paperback

Volume 13: GenderNancy Bercaw and Ted Ownby, Editors2009 408 pp., 30 illus.978-0-8078-3287-5 $43.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5948-3 $21.95 paperback

Volume 14: FolklifeGlenn Hinson and William Ferris, Editors2010 424 pp., 40 illus.978-0-8078-3346-9 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5989-6 $23.95 paperback

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Volume 15: UrbanizationWanda Rushing, Editor 2010 288 pp., 18 illus., 1 map 978-0-8078-3370-4 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-7139-3 $23.95 paperback

Volume 16: Sports and RecreationHarvey H. Jackson III, Editor2011 408 pp., 31 illus. 978-0-8078-3441-1 $45.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7173-7 $22.95 paperback

Volume 17: EducationClarence L. Mohr, Editor2011 400 pp., 19 illus., 2 tables978-0-8078-3491-6 $45.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7201-7 $24.95 paperback

Volume 18: MediaAllison Graham and Sharon Monteith, Editors2011 464 pp., 30 illus.978-0-8078-3401-5 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-7143-0 $26.95 paperback

Volume 19: ViolenceAmy Louise Wood, Editor2011 Approx. 320 pp., 26 illus.978-0-8078-3522-7 $45.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7216-1 $24.95 paperback

“[A] multi-year, multi-dimensional, and unprecendented series.” —Library Journal

Volume 20: Social ClassLarry J. Griffin and Peggy G. Hargis, Editors

“[A] splendid addition. . . . Not just for reference but for reading and reflection.”—John Shelton Reed2012 528 pp., 18 halftones, 20 figs., 1 maps, 12 tables978-0-8078-3559-3 $49.95 hardcover978-0-8078-7232-1 $27.95 paperback

Volume 21: Art and ArchitectureJudith H. Bonner and Estill Curtis Pennington, EditorsExplore historic and current trends in the visual arts and architecture, major collections and institutions, and biographies of artists themselves. 2013 592 pp., 32 color plates., 27 halftones978-0-8078-3717-7 $49.95 hardcover978-0-8078-3718-4 $27.95 paperback

Volume 22: Science and MedicineJames G. Thomas Jr. and Charles Reagan Wilson, editorsUnderstanding the central role of science and medicine in southern culture2012 304 pp., 18 illus., 2 figs., 2 tables978-0-8078-3719-1 $49.95 hardcover978-0-8078-3720-7 $24.95 paperback

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ACC BasketballThe Story of the Rivalries, Traditions, and Scandals of the First Two Decades of the Atlantic Coast ConferenceJ. Samuel Walker

“A lively account of the ACC’s rise as a basketball powerhouse.” —The Wall Street Journal2011 416 pp., 40 illus., notes, index978-0-8078-3503-6 $30.00 hardcover

Real NASCARWhite Lightning, Red Clay, and Big Bill FranceDaniel S. Pierce

“If you’re a Southerner. . .you’ll lap up Daniel S. Pierce’s Real NASCAR . . . like grits and red-eye gravy, even if you’ve never been to a stock car race or watched one on television.” —Our State2010 360 pp, 30 illus.978-0-8078-3384-1 $32.00 hardcover

Carolina BasketballA Century of ExcellenceAdam LucasForeword by Dean Smith. Afterword by Roy Williams.

“A celebration of the six national championships and numerous Hall of Famers the team has produced. . . . This book is about as authoritative as it gets.” —Chapel Hill MagazinePublished in association with the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Athletics2010 288 pp., 195 illus., 4 tables, sidebars and appendi-ces 978-0-8078-3410-7 $32.00 hardcover

One Fantastic RideThe Inside Story of Carolina Basketball’s 2009 Championship SeasonAdam Lucas, Steve Kirschner, and Matt Bowers Foreword by Roy Williams

“A masterpiece. . . . Will remind fans everywhere why it’s great to be a Tar Heel!” —Phil Ford2009 256 pp., 208 color photographs978-0-8078-3385-8 $32.95 hardcover

NC State Basketball100 Years of InnovationTim Peeler and Roger Winstead

“Wolfpack fans will take . . . delight in this celebration of a century of basketball.” —Raleigh News & ObserverDistributed for the North Carolina State University Department of Athletics2010 256 pp., 230 illus.978-0-8078-3447-3 $32.00 hardcover

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Southern Appalachian CelebrationIn Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and WildernessJames ValentineWith text by Chris BolgianoForeword by William Meadows, The Wilderness Society

“No book of my experience has ever caught the natural beauty and richness of southern Appalachia with greater exactitude.” —Edward O. Wilson, Harvard University, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner2011 152 pp., 10 x 14, 136 color illus., 1 mapISBN 978-0-8078-3514-2 $35.00 hardcover

Wild North CarolinaDiscovering the Wonders of Our State’s Natural CommunitiesDavid Blevins and Michael P. Schafale

“Wonderful! . . . An educational and inspirational boon for a new generation of environmental stewards.” —Betsy Bennett, director, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences2011 118 pp., 10 x 9, 100 color illus.ISBN 978-0-8078-3467-1, $30.00 hardcover

Hugh Morton, North Carolina PhotographerHugh MortonForeword by William FridaySignature wildlife and nature photography from the state’s most beloved photographer.

“Hugh Morton was truly a North Carolina treasure.” —Former N.C. Governor Mike Easley2006 168 pp., 8 x 10, 142 color / 20 b&w photographs978-0-8078-3073-4 $35.95 hardcover

Hugh Morton’s North CarolinaHugh MortonForeword by William FridayNorth Carolina’s premier photographer shares more than 250 of his favorite pictures and the stories behind them.

“Puts Mr. Morton’s love for [North Carolina] in sharp focus.” —Associated Press2003 224 pp., 8 x 10, 126 color / 138 b&w photographs978-0-8078-2832-8 $39.95 hardcover

CarolinaPhotographs from the First State UniversityEdited by Erica EisdorferForeword by Doris Betts

“A great memento of the Carolina I know and love.” —Dean Smith

Published in association with UNC Student Stores, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2006 196 pp., 8 x 11, 184 color / 16 b&w photographs978-0-8078-3035-2 $37.95 hardcover

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The Armchair BirderDiscovering the Secret Lives of Familiar BirdsJohn Yow

“Ably illustrates facets of bird behavior and instinct, acknowl-edging their unique adaptations to the natural and human worlds. Written in a humorous, conversational tone, this enjoyable read is a good choice for developing birders.” —Library Journal2009 264 pp., 41 illus.978-0-8078-7229-1 $20.00 paperback

Birds of the CarolinasEloise F. Potter, James F. Parnell, Robert P. Teulings, and Ricky DavisSecond EditionThe most comprehensive reference for Carolina bird watchers, with entries for more than 450 species.

“A must-have reference for bird-watchers of any level.” —Southern Living2006 416 pp., 381 color photographs 978-0-8078-2999-8 $39.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5671-0 $28.95 paperback

The North Carolina Birding Trail GuidesThe North Carolina Birding Trail is a driving trail with 310 birding sites and over 440 bird species. These richly illustrated guides include descriptions of local species and habitats, as well as directions, information on access and on-site visitor amenities.

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Coastal Plain Trail GuideFeatures 102 birding destinations east of Interstate 952009 172 pp., 176 photographs, 121 maps, full color throughout978-0-9794-4680-1 $20.95 paperback

Mountain Trail GuideIntroduces 105 birding destinations from the Tennessee border to Interstate 77 2009 180 pp., 125 photographs, 125 maps, full color throughout978-0-8078-5965-0 $20.95 paperback

Piedmont Trail GuidePresents 103 birding destinations from Charlotte to Interstate 952008 176 pp., 142 photographs, 118 maps, full color throughout978-0-8078-5917-9 $20.95 paperback

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The Paradox of Tar Heel PoliticsThe Personalities, Elections, and Events That Shaped Modern North CarolinaRob ChristensenSecond Edition, Revised and UpdatedRagan Old North State Award, North Carolina Literary and Historical Association

“Hotter and slicker than a politician’s handshake at a pig pickin’ in July.” —Marcy Smith, Raleigh News & Observer2010 376 pp., 24 illus.978-0-8078-7151-5 $21.00 paperback

Encyclopedia of North CarolinaEdited by William S. PowellJay Mazzocchi, Associate Editor

“With over 2000 A-Z entries written by 550 contributors, this is the ultimate ready-reference to the state.” —Library Journal2006 1,328 pp., 373 illus., 22 maps978-0-8078-3071-0 $75.00 hardcover

The North Carolina GazetteerA Dictionary of Tar Heel Places and Their HistoryWilliam S. Powell and Michael HillSecond Edition

“There is no state glossary for the Atlantic Seaboard (possibly anywhere) that can compare in quality with Powell and Hill’s glossary of North Carolina.” —Raven I. McDavid Jr., University of Chicago2010 608 pp., 101 maps 978-0-8078-3399-5 $73.50 hardcover978-0-8078-7138-6 $26.00 paperback

Decoration Day in the MountainsTraditions of Cemetery Decoration in the Southern Appalachians Alan Jabbour and Karen Singer JabbourPhotographs by Karen Singer Jabbour

“Necessary reading for anyone interested in Decoration Day as well as death-related customs in general. . . . Those who want to experience how ethnography ought to be done, no matter the particular topic, should read this model work.” —Arkansas Review2010 256 pp., 8 x 11, 33 color / 87 b&w illus., 1 map978-0-8078-3397-1 $36.00 hardcover

Down HomeJewish Life in North CarolinaLeonard Rogoff

“The best and most comprehensive history of Jews in any one of the fifty states.” —Jonathan D. Sarna, author of American Judaism: A HistoryPublished in association with the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina2010 432 pp., 8 x 10, 30 color / 106 b&w illus.978-0-8078-3375-9 $36.00 hardcover

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The Town and Gown Architecture of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1795–1975M. Ruth LittleForeword by Diane LeaThis lavishly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive view of a unique community that is called by some the “southern part of heaven.”

Distributed for the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill2006 336 pp., 8 x 10, 12 color / 320 b&w photographs, 13 maps978-0-8078-3072-7 $28.95 hardcover

North Carolina ArchitectureCatherine W. BishirPortable EditionPhotography by Tim BuchmanA smaller format of the award-winning coffee-table edition, including its full text and most of its striking photographs.Published for the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.2005 680 pp., 492 photographs, 1 map978-0-8078-2959-2 $52.50 hardcover978-0-8078-5624-6 $25.95 paperback

Also available in the original, oversized hardcover edition: 1990 532 pp., 10 x 14, 490 duotones, 18 color plates, 65 line drawings978-0-8078-1923-4 $100.95 hardcover

A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Eastern North CarolinaCatherine W. Bishir and Michael T. SouthernIntroduces more than 1,700 buildings in 41 counties, from the coast to Interstate 95. 1996 504 pp., 428 photographs, 34 maps978-0-8078-2285-2 $50.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4594-3 $27.95 paperback

A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Western North CarolinaCatherine W. Bishir, Michael T. Southern, and Jennifer F. MartinFrom log farmsteads to hydro-electric dams, 1,200 historic sites in the 25 counties of the foothills and mountains.1999 496 pp., 383 photographs, 30 maps978-0-8078-2465-8 $50.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4767-1 $27.95 paperback

A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Piedmont North CarolinaCatherine W. Bishir and Michael T. SouthernA fascinating look at the Piedmont’s historic architecture, covering more than 2,000 sites in 34 counties. 2003 624 pp., 536 photographs, 53 maps978-0-8078-2772-7 $50.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5444-0 $27.95 paperback

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Thomas DayMaster Craftsman and Free Man of Color Patricia Phillips Marshall and Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll Foreword by Jeffrey J. Crow. Photographs by Tim Buchman An exhaustively researched and beautifully illustrated book about how Thomas Day (1801-61) became the most successful cabinet-maker—black or white—in North Carolina.

“A book of major, lasting value.” —Catherine Bishir, author of North Carolina ArchitectureRichard Hampton Jenrette Series in Architecture and the Decorative Arts Published in association with The North Carolina Museum of History2010 320 pp., 8 x 11, 20 color / 243 b&w illus., 4 maps978-0-8078-3341-4 $42.00 hardcover

The Potter’s EyeArt and Tradition in North Carolina PotteryMark Hewitt and Nancy SweezyPhotography by Jason DowdleMary Ellen LoPresti Award, Art Libraries Society of North America, Southeast Chapter

“Exquisitely illustrated. . . . [with] incredibly detailed surface shots.” —Ceramics MonthlyPublished for the North Carolina Museum of Art2005 296 pp., 9 x 11, 235 color photographs978-0-8078-2992-9 $45.95 hardcover

North Carolina PotteryThe Collection of The Mint MuseumsBarbara Stone Perry, Editor

“The first comprehensive publication on the Mint’s extraordinary collection.” —New England Antiques JournalPublished for The Mint Museums 2004 224 pp., 9 x 12, 384 color / 13 b&w photographs978-0-8078-2908-0 $45.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5574-4 $28.95 paperback

Raised in ClayThe Southern Pottery TraditionNancy Sweezy

“A book with enough heart and soul to be worthy of the people [Sweezy] writes about.” —Charles Counts, American Craft1994 284 pp., 81/2 x 11, 8 color / 308 b&w photographs978-0-8078-4481-6 $42.95 paperback

Turners and BurnersThe Folk Potters of North CarolinaCharles G. Zug IIIMayflower Cup for Nonfiction, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of North Carolina President’s Award, North Carolina Society of Historians

“The best book I have ever read on folk pottery.” —Warren E. Roberts, Journal of Folklore Research1990 473 pp., 81/2 x 10, 20 color / 266 b&w photographs978-0-8078-4276-8 $56.95 paperback

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The New Southern-Latino Table Recipes That Bring Together the Bold and Beloved Flavors of Latin America and the American SouthSandra A. GutierrezFeatures a glossary, a section on how to navigate a tienda, and a guide to ingredient sources.

“A beautiful marriage of cultures.” —USA Today Hispanic Living2011, 304 pp., 16 full-color photosISBN 978-0-8078-3494-7, $30.00 hardcover

The Happy Table of Eugene WalterSouthern Spirits in Food and DrinkEugene WalterEdited by Donald Goodman and Thomas HeadA top “10 Must-Read Fall Books for Food Lovers.”—Zagat.com

“Sparkles with the author’s wit.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution2011 296 pp., 24 illus.ISBN 978-0-8078-3483-1 $30.00 hardcover

Dining with the WashingtonsHistoric Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount VernonEdited by Stephen A. McLeod

“With plenty of historical detail about the life of the Washingtons and numerous recipes from the period, it will be equally at home in the kitchen or on the coffee table.” —Library Journal Distributed for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association2011 224 pp., 10 x 10, 230 color illus.978-0-8078-3526-5 $35.00 hardcover

The New Southern Garden CookbookEnjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers’ Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm BoxesSheri CastleSIBA Award for Best Cookbook 2012A “New Southern Cookbook We Love” Editor’s Pick and Southern Living Test Kitchen Approved! —Southern Living

“If you see the garden as an extension of your kitchen, and if you happen to appreciate a Southern sensibility. . .you’ll be happy with the vegetable-focused recipes.” —The Washington Post2011 456 pp., 8 x 91/4 , 24 color illus.978-0-8078-3465-7 $35.00 hardcover

Holy SmokeThe Big Book of North Carolina BarbecueJohn Shelton Reed and Dale Volberg ReedWith William McKinney Finalist, International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award Metro Magazine Standing Ovation Award

“A funny, fantastically southern memoir . . . Everything we ever wanted to know about the history of the ’cue, the sauce, and the people behind this Tar Heel tradition.” —Southern Living2008 328 pp., 260 illus., 61 sidebars, 2-color throughout978-0-8078-3243-1 $33.00 hardcover

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Cooking the Gullah Way, Morning, Noon, and NightSallie Ann RobinsonForeword by Jessica B. HarrisSallie Ann shares recipes and memories—and some folk remedies, too—from growing up on Daufuskie Island.

“Down-to-earth recipes.”—Publishers Weekly 2007 176 pp., 75 recipes, 25 folk remedies978-0-8078-3150-2 $26.00 hardcover978-0-8078-5843-1 $19.00 paperback

Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie WaySmokin’ Joe Butter Beans, Ol’ ‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice, Sticky-Bush Blackberry Dumpling, and other Sea Island FavoritesSallie Ann RobinsonWith Gregory Wrenn Smith; Foreword by Pat ConroySea Island native Sallie Ann Robinson serves up recipes and reminiscences that capture a taste of Gullah culture.

“A fascinating cookbook. . . . Robinson knows what to do with classic soul food ingredients.” —The New York Times Book Review2003 192 pp., 2-color throughout, 28 photographs978-0-8078-2783-3 $28.00 hardcover978-0-8078-5456-3 $20.95 paperback

Not Afraid of FlavorRecipes from Magnolia GrillBen and Karen BarkerPhotographs by Ann Hawthorne

“As good a chef cookbook as has been published in the last several years.”—The Los Angeles Times2003 (2000 hardcover) 272 pp., 51 color / 41 b&w photographs 978-0-8078-2585-3 $34.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5498-3 $22.00 paperbackA Selection of The Good Cook

Sweet StuffKaren Barker’s American DessertsKaren BarkerPhotographs by Ann Hawthorne

“Unpretentious, deceptively simple-sounding, unfailingly delectable desserts.”—The New York Times2007 (2004 hardcover) 384 pp., 56 color photographs978-0-8078-2858-8 $34.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5860-8 $22.00 paperbackA Selection of The Good Cook

Matzoh Ball GumboCulinary Tales of the Jewish SouthMarcie Cohen FerrisA James Beard Foundation Book Award FinalistA New York Times Notable CookbookA Chicago Tribune Favorite Cookbook

“A blend of research and real people. . . . Insightful, funny and occasionally heartbreaking.”—The New York Times2010 (2005 hardcover) 344 pp., 79 illus.978-0-8078-2978-3 $35.95 hardcover978-0-8078-7123-2 $22.00 paperback

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Mama Dip’s Family CookbookMildred CouncilMore delicious home cooking and seasoned wisdom from southern chef and popular cook book author, Mama Dip.

“[The] party foods, casseroles and baking are really extraordinary. . . . These recipes deserve to be cooked and enjoyed in all their glory.”—Appetite for Books2005 296 pp., 17 illus., 2-color throughout, 300 recipes978-0-8078-2989-9 $27.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5655-0 $18.95 paperback Mama Dip’s KitchenMildred CouncilFeatured on the Food Network’s Sarah’s Secrets and on QVCNow nationally recognized, Chapel Hill’s Mama Dip shares her life in food and 263 treasured recipes in this best-selling cookbook from her legendary restaurant.

“Great flavors from simple and good ingredients.” —Southern Living1999 248 pp., 2-color throughout978-0-8078-2508-2 $29.00 hardcover978-0-8078-4790-9 $19.95 paperback

Bill Neal’s Southern CookingBill NealRevised and Enlarged EditionThe classic cookbook that launched a career and reinvigo-rated national interest in regional and southern cuisine.

“Overflows with riches.”—Food & Wine 1989 219 pp. 978-0-8078-1859-6 $37.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4255-3 $24.95 paperbackA Selection of Book-of-the-Month Club’s Home Style Book ClubA Selection of Better Homes and Gardens’ Cookbook Club

Biscuits, Spoonbread, and Sweet Potato PieBill Neal

“An authoritative journey through the baking and related confectionery cooking of the South.” —The New York Times Book Review2003 400 pp., 11 illus. 978-0-8078-5474-7 $24.00 paperback

Hearthside CookingEarly American Southern Cuisine Update for Today’s Hearth and CookstoveNancy Carter CrumpSecond EditionForeword by Sandra OliverOffers a delicious slice of culinary history with instructions for both authentic hearthside cooking and preparation in the modern kitchen.

“One of our great pioneers in American culinary history, and still one of its preeminent authorities.”—Damon Lee Fowler, author of Classical Southern Cooking and The Savannah Cookbook2011 (2008 hardcover) 352 pp., 55 illus., 250 recipes978-0-8078-3246-2 $36.00 hardcover978-0-8078-5913-1 $22.00 paperback

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Looking for LongleafThe Fall and Rise of an American ForestLawrence S. EarleyPhillip D. Reed Memorial Award, Southern Environmental Law Center

“Lively quotes and quirky factoids . . . A must-read for anyone interested in conservation or Southern history.” —Charlotte Observer

“A page-turner.”—Wildlife in North Carolina2006 336 pp., 36 illus.978-0-8078-5699-4 $23.00 paperback Garden Perennials for the Coastal SouthBarbara J. Sullivan

“A fundamental volume for gardeners in that hot and humid stretch from the Gulf Coast of Texas to Tidewater Virginia. This attractive and authoritative guide covers everything from companion plantings to ‘fail-safe’ perennials.” —American Gardener2003 288 pp., 223 color photographs, 13 charts, 3 maps978-0-8078-5473-0 $25.95 paperback Wild Flowers of North CarolinaWilliam S. Justice, C. Ritchie Bell, and Anne H. LindseySecond EditionDetails 502 species found in the Carolinas, Virginia, and parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

“A botanical bonanza.”—Our State2005 376 pp., 553 color photographs978-0-8078-2933-2 $35.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5597-3 $23.00 paperback Gardening with Heirloom SeedsTried-and-True Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables for a New GenerationLynn Coulter

“Leads us cheerfully and invitingly through the seasons, sowing and growing heirloom plants. . . . Good reading for both new gardeners and those already smitten with seed sow-ing and heirlooms.” —American Gardener2006 328 pp., 135 color / 10 b&w photographs978-0-8078-3011-6 $39.95 hardcover 978-0-8078-5680-2 $25.95 paperback Passalong PlantsSteve Bender and Felder RushingForeword by Allen LacyQuill & Trowel Award for Writing, Garden Writers Association of America

“Be sure to scribe your name in your copy as soon as you get it, because this book will ‘passalong’ among friends faster than weeds sprout.” —Fine Gardening1993 236 pp., 82 color photographs978-0-8078-2096-4 $45.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4418-2 $28.00 paperbackA Selection of the Garden Book ClubA Selection of Rodale's Organic Gardening Book Club

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Cherokee Heritage Trails GuidebookBarbara R. Duncan and Brett H. RiggsPreserve America Presidential Award for Heritage TourismCelebrating the rich heritage of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this portable guide includes Cherokee stories, folk arts, and history, as well as visiting information for Cherokee historic sites.

“An ideal gift.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution2003 384 pp., 131 color photographs, 11 maps978-0-8078-5457-0 $20.95 paperback New Revised Edition available April 2013Blue Ridge Music Trails of North CarolinaA GuidebookFred C. FussellRevised Edition, includes a CDA lively traveler’s guide to events and venues for old-time and bluegrass music and dance throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. 2013 256 pp., 123 color / 26 b&w photographs, 8 maps978-1-4696-0821-1 $20.00 paperback

Mountain NatureA Seasonal Natural History of the Southern AppalachiansJennifer Frick-Ruppert

“Mountain Nature takes a new perspective on this wonderful diversity, following the seasonal path from spring wildflowers to summer green to fall harvest and winter quiet.” —Peter S. White, North Carolina Botanical Garden

“Anyone interested in nature will relish this evocative and informative book.” —Timothy P. Spira, Clemson University 2010 256 pp., 50 color / 41 b&w illus., 1 map, 16-page color insert978-0-8078-3386-5 $47.50 hardcover978-0-8078-7116-4 $21.00 paperback

Super-Scenic MotorwayA Blue Ridge Parkway HistoryAnne Mitchell Whisnant

“Strips away decades of . . . myth-making . . . and details the social, economic and political battles that shaped a two-lane road that’s the most visited place managed by the park service.”—Associated Press2010 (2006 hardcover) 464 pp., 51 illus., 7 maps978-0-8078-3037-6 $39.95 hardcover978-0-8078-7126-3 $23.00 paperback

Walking the Blue RidgeA Guide to the Trails of the Blue Ridge ParkwayLeonard M. AdkinsThird EditionThis best-selling trail guide includes hikes for every skill and interest level, from five-minute “leg-stretchers” to overnight hikes.2003 264 pp., 10 photos, 3 maps978-0-8078-5490-7 $20.95 paperback

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Farm Fresh North CarolinaThe Go-To Guide to Great Farmers’ Markets, Farm Stands, Farms, Apple Orchards, U-Picks, Kids’ Activities, Lodging, Dining, Choose-and-Cut Christmas Trees, Vineyards and Wineries, and MoreDiane Daniel

“I hope Diane isn’t finished traveling because we need a book like this for every state.” —Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farm2011 296 pp., 25 illus., 6 maps, 34 side bars, glossary978-0-8078-7182-9 $18.95 paperback

Backpacking North CarolinaThe Definitive Guide to 43 Can’t-Miss Trips from Mountains to SeaJoe Miller

“Miller’s work doesn’t disappoint. He provides necessary information for beginner and experienced backpackers alike.” —Sierra Magazine Green Life blog256 pp., 39 illus., 47 figs., 40 maps978-0-8078-3455-8, $45.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7183-6, $20.00 paperback

A Field Guide to Wildflowers of the Sandhills Region North Carolina, South Carolina, and GeorgiaBruce A. Sorrie

“Sorrie brings important conservation attention to this beauti-ful, under-valued region, encouraging readers to get to know, love, and preserve this area.” —Linda Chafin, State Botanical Garden of Georgia2011 368 pp., 553 color illus., 2 drawings, 1 map978-0-8078-3466-4, $45.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7186-7, $25.00 paperback

Fishing North Carolina’s Outer BanksThe Complete Guide to Catching More Fish from Surf, Pier, Sound, and OceanStan Ulanski

“A page turner for both curious angler and Outer Banks lover who doesn’t necessarily go there to fish. . . . there’s something for anyone who loves the Outer Banks in this book.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch2011 216 pp., 35 drawings, 14 illus., 6 figs., 5 maps, 1 table978-0-8078-7207-9 $20.00 paperback

Wildflowers and Plant Communities of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and PiedmontA Naturalist’s Guide to the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and GeorgiaTimothy P. Spira

“Twenty-one major plant communities are described in detail, and the refreshing and easy-to-use format allows readers to explore each of the 340 featured plants in terms of their natural history, ecology, habitat, range, and uses.” —Virginia Wildlife2011 540 pp., 361 color photos of plants and plant communities, 760 color thumbnails, 22 line drawings, 2 maps, bibl.978-0-8078-3440-4 $50.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7172-0 $26.00 paperback

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Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and VirginiaJeffrey C. Beane, Alvin L. Braswell, Joseph C. Mitchell, William M. Palmer, and Julian R. Harrison IIIPhotographs by Jack Dermid. With contributions by Bernard S. Martof and Joseph R. Bailey. Second Edition, Revised and Updated

“A truly scientific history of the reptiles and amphibians of our region. . . . It should be in the library of all amateur natural-ists, students and teachers.” —Raleigh News & Observer2010 288 pp., 221 color photographs, 172 maps 978-0-8078-3374-2 $56.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7112-6 $26.00 paperback

Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and MarylandWm. David Webster, James F. Parnell, and Walter C. Biggs Jr.Photographs by James F. ParnellA popular and attractive one-of-a-kind guide to 88 terrestrial and 33 marine species of mammals.

“A useful and attractive reference source for the region’s residents and visitors.” —Library Journal 2004 272 pp., 117 color photographs, 78 maps978-0-8078-5542-3 $21.95 paperback

Exploring the Geology of the CarolinasA Field Guide to Favorite Places from Chimney Rock to CharlestonKevin G. Stewart and Mary-Russell Roberson

“With an easy-to-read introduction and detailed glossary, even everyday rockhounds can learn to read nature’s writing.”—Charleston Magazine2007 320 pp., 12 color / 86 b&w illus., 44 maps978-0-8078-5786-1 $24.95 paperback

Hiking North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea TrailAllen de HartThe region’s top trail authority presents the first comprehensive guide to this popular thousand-mile trail as it winds through three national parks, three national forests, and seven state parks.2000 384 pp., 28 illus., 79 maps978-0-8078-4887-6 $23.00 paperback

The Trails of VirginiaHiking the Old DominionAllen de HartThird EditionVirginia’s best trail guide—with more than 1,400 trails.

“The Virginia backpacker’s bible. Don’t leave home without it.”—Danville Register & Bee2003 560 pp., 32 illus., 14 maps978-0-8078-5471-6 $24.00 paperback

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How to Read a North Carolina BeachBubble Holes, Barking Sands, and Rippled RunnelsOrrin H. Pilkey, Tracy Monegan Rice, and William J. NealThree coastal experts reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline.

“Ought to be in the suitcase of every person headed for a beach vacation.”—Charlotte Observer2004 180 pp., 8 color / 79 b&w photographs978-0-8078-5510-2 $16.95 paperback

North Carolina BeachesGlenn MorrisThird EditionThe best guide to enjoying the state’s 320 miles of coastline will help you find just the right spot for a long vacation or a one-day getaway.

“What visitors can expect at their favorite beach getaway—including parking, dune crossovers, restrooms, and handicap access at each site. . . . A good read and a great resource.” —Coastwatch2005 352 pp., 31 illus., 29 charts, 42 maps978-0-8078-5618-5 $24.00 paperback

An Outer Banks ReaderDavid Stick, Editor

“A memorable, intimate portrait of life on a fragile chain of barrier islands.”—Bloomsbury Review1998 336 pp.978-0-8078-2420-7 $39.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4726-8 $23.00 paperback

The Outer Banks of North Carolina, 1584–1958David StickThe Outer Banks’s preeminent historian tells the fascinating history of the Banks and Bankers; of whalers, stockmen, lifesavers, wreckers, boatmen, and fishermen; and of the constantly changing inlets famous for channel bass fishing.1990 367 pp. 978-0-8078-4277-5 $21.95 paperback

Graveyard of the AtlanticShipwrecks of the North Carolina CoastDavid Stick

“A thrilling record of storm and stress, of cruel seas and shift-ing sands, of broken ships, tragedy and gallantry. . . . Captures the spirit of this treacherous coast.” —The New York Times Book Review1989 287 pp. 978-0-8078-4261-4 $20.95 paperback

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The Battle for North Carolina’s CoastPast History, Present Crisis, and Future VisionStanley R. Riggs, Dorothea V. Ames, Stephen J. Culver, and David J. MallinsonFour experts on coastal dynamics offer a hopeful vision for the coast’s future—if we are willing to adapt to the barriers’ ongoing and natural processes.

“A must read for anyone interested in the future of coastal communities.” —Camilla M. Herlevich, executive director, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust2011 160 pp., 38 color and 3 b&w illus., 31 figs.ISBN 978-0-8078-3486-2, $25.00 hardcover

The Coasts of CarolinaSeaside to Sound CountryBland Simpson and Scott Taylor

“This is like the world I grew up in —it’s the real thing. Welcome to it!” —Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides and Beach Music2010 152 pp., 10 x 9, 145 color illus. 978-0-8078-3439-8 $32.00 hardcover

The Inner IslandsA Carolinian’s Sound Country ChronicleBland SimpsonPhotography by Ann Cary Simpson

“Bland Simpson is the perfect companion for any journey, especially this one. Witty, informed, energetic!” —Annie Dillard2010 (2006 hardcover) 232 pp., 54 illus., 4 maps978-0-8078-3056-7 $39.95 hardcover978-0-8078-7125-6 $21.00 paperback

Into the Sound CountryA Carolinian’s Coastal PlainBland SimpsonPhotography by Ann Cary Simpson

“I love reading this book. It captures the sights and sounds and smells of the North Carolina coast better than any book I’ve ever read.”—Pat Conroy1997 288 pp., 61 illus., 3 maps978-0-8078-4686-5 $28.95 paperback

North Carolina’s Hurricane HistoryJay BarnesThird EditionEveryone’s favorite hurricane book.

“This book will never leave my office!”—Greg Fishel, Chief Meteorologist, Capitol Broadcasting Co., Inc.

“Arguably the best book ever produced about hurricanes—what they are, what they do, and how to avoid the brunt of them.”—Southern Book Trade2001 336 pp., 81/2 x 10, 253 illus., 45 maps978-0-8078-4969-9 $23.00 paperback

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Hatteras BluesA Story from the Edge of AmericaTom CarlsonThe true story of the first family of sportfishing in the billfish capital of the world.

“If you love the Banks—the real Banks from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke—you will love this book.” —Gray’s Sporting Journal2010 (2005 hardcover) 256 pp., 40 illus., 2 maps978-0-8078-2975-2 $36.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7122-5 $18.00 paperback

The Gulf StreamTiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the AtlanticStan Ulanski

“Ulanski is a scientist but doesn’t write like one. His book is jam-packed with facts, but they are so gracefully integrated into the text that it's only when you come up for air that you realize you've been learning all along.” —The Wall Street Journal2010 (2008 hardcover) 232 pp., 24 illus., 4 maps978-0-8078-3217-2 $34.00 hardcover978-0-8078-7157-7 $19.00 paperback

Hoi Toide on the Outer BanksThe Story of the Ocracoke BrogueWalt Wolfram and Natalie Schilling-EstesCelebrating the language and culture of a unique North Carolina maritime community.

“Eminently readable and unfailingly interesting.” —Choice 1997 184 pp., 20 illus., 5 maps978-0-8078-4626-1 $21.95 paperback

Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina CoastLindley S. Butler

“An eminently readable and accurate tale of the region’s rascals.”—Publishers Weekly2000 296 pp., 32 illus., 6 maps978-0-8078-4863-0 $21.95 paperback

Life along the Inner CoastA Naturalist’s Guide to the Sounds, Inlets, Rivers, and Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk to Key West Robert L. Lippson and Alice Jane LippsonIllustrations by Alice Jane Lippson

“Written in a beautiful style by seriously well-informed, modern-age naturalists, Life along the Inner Coast is a fascinating translation of science into prose and art.” —Kenneth Leber, Mote Marine Laboratory2012 (2009 hardcover) 472 pp., 72/3 x 83/4 , 395 drawings, 20 illus., 6 maps978-0-8078-3303-2 $37.95 hardcover978-0-8078-7227-7 $26.00 paperback

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Give My Poor Heart EaseVoices of the Mississippi BluesWilliam Ferris A 2009 Okra Pick: Great Southern Books Fresh Off the Vine, Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance

“These voices express the blues in a deep and truthful way. They touched my heart.” —B. B. King 2009 320 pp., 8 x 9.5, 45 illus., 1 mapIncludes a CD of original music and a DVD of original film978-0-8078-3325-4 $37.95 hardcover

Long Story ShortFlash Fiction by Sixty-five of North Carolina’s Finest WritersMarianne Gingher, EditorAn Oxford American Editors’ Pick

“They are addictive, these little stories. Finish one, and you want to dive into the next.” —Charlotte Observer2009 224 pp. 978-0-8078-3328-5 $36.00 hardcover978-0-8078-5977-3 $19.00 paperback

The Origin of the Milky Way and Other Living Stories of the CherokeeEdited by Barbara R. DuncanIllustrations by Shan GoshornA Storytelling World Honor BookPresented by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in their own words, these 26 traditional stories provide a wonderful introduction to Cherokee culture. For readers age 9 and up.2008 144 pp., 14 illus., 1 map978-0-8078-3219-6 $23.00 hardcover978-0-8078-5930-8 $15.95 paperback

Literary Trails of the North Carolina MountainsA GuidebookGeorgann EubanksA booklover’s guide to places that inspired the state’s best writers, with excerpts to read along the way.

“A perfect book for the armchair traveler as well as the actual tourist.” —Lee Smith2007 440 pp., 83 color / 20 b&w illus., 22 maps978-0-8078-5833-2 $22.00 paperbackPublished in association with the North Carolina Arts Council

Literary Trails of the North Carolina PiedmontA GuidebookGeorgann Eubanks

“Bravo to the North Carolina Arts Council for these guidebooks, which encourage both natives and visitors to explore our state’s rich literary landscape.” —Ron Rash, North Carolina author of the New York Times best seller Serena2010 472 pp., 83 color / 18 b&w illus., 22 maps978-0-8078-3333-9 $39.95 hardcover978-0-8078-5979-7 $22.00 paperbackPublished in association with the North Carolina Arts Council

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Taffy of Torpedo JunctionNell Wise WechterForeword by Bland SimpsonFor more than 50 years, a favorite across generations of Tar Heels.

“The best piece of children’s literature ever produced in this state.”—Dennis Rogers, Raleigh News & Observer1996 151 pp., 4 illus., 1 map978-0-8078-4619-3 $14.95 paperback

Teach’s LightA Tale of Blackbeard the PirateNell Wise WechterA time-travel adventure for young readers.

“Using the known facts of Blackbeard’s life, Wechter paints a vivid picture of piracy and adventure. . . . Young readers who thought they had no interest in history will find themselves entranced.”—Durham Morning Herald1999 160 pp., 1 map978-0-8078-4793-0 $14.95 paperback

Ghosts from the CoastNancy RobertsIn this engaging collection of 33 ghost stories and legends, acclaimed storyteller Nancy Roberts leads a haunted tour of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.2001 184 pp., 23 illus.978-0-8078-2665-2 $30.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4991-0 $16.95 paperback

Tar Heel GhostsJohn HardenA ghostly assortment of twenty-three stories and ten “short shorts” that capture the “spirits” of North Carolina’s past.

“Very entertaining.” —Raleigh News and Observer1980 192 pp. 978-0-8078-0660-9 $28.95 hardcover978-0-8078-4069-6 $16.95 paperback

Ghost Ship of Diamond ShoalsThe Mystery of the Carroll A. DeeringBland SimpsonA compelling nonfiction novel built around one of maritime history’s most famous mysteries.

“Unfolds as surely and gracefully as a set of fore-and-aft sails in a fresh breeze.”—Charlotte Observer2005 256 pp., 38 illus.978-0-8078-5617-8 $21.95 paperback

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