From the interviews:"My [pregnant] wife once asked me, ‘How is it possible you are not thinking of your child?’ I told her, ‘It is precisely because of that child and the two others I have here that I
"In this fascinating and insightful book, Anna Lillios deepens our understanding of the complexity of the friendship between two of America's most beloved Southern female writers."uVirginia L. Moylan,
"An in-depth, first-hand, on-the-scene account of the valiant efforts of the men and women of America's Coast Guard during one of the nation's worst natural disasters, and the resolve, grit, and dete
"The true story of Brothers to the Rescue finally told in a compelling, riveting narrative that brings the reader inside the founding, growth, and tragic end of one of Florida's most important Cuban
Simple steps to bring birds and other wildlife into your yard"Native plant enthusiasts wishing to increase wildlife in their home landscapes will find this book filled with valuable informati
In this encore to Balanchine Variations (2008), a dance critic profiles 20 additional ballets staged by famed Russian-born American choreographer George Balanchine (1904-83), presented in chronologica
Far from the myth of surf, sand, and orange juice, Mark Lane's snapshots of life in the Sunshine State are more likely to feature gargantuan insects than bikini-clad coeds.
The preeminent poet-critic of his generation.--Kirkus ReviewsWilliam Logan is the best practical critic around.--Christian Wiman, PoetryWilliam Logan has been called "the most hated man in American po
Brilliantly illustrated with more than 100 color images, this straightforward, easy-to-use guide focuses on the most popular species. Kramer has grown each one of the 200 plants featured in the work,
"In Doris Rich's latest aviation biography, barefoot, illiterate Bessie Pittman reinvents herself as Jacqueline Cochran, the brash beautician who set more speed and altitude records than any pilot in
“Draws readers into its difficult subject by resorting to the dirtiest trick in the journalist’s bag of tricks: great storytelling.”—Creative Loafing“Uncovers what ought to rank among Florida’s most n
One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2006Winner, Bronze Medal, Florida Book AwardsWinner, Al Burt Award"Bill Belleville writes gorgeously and straight from the heart. This is a compelling a
Where America's wildest dreams came true"At Cypress Gardens--the original Florida theme park--movie stars, water-ski champs, and southern sweethearts created magic. More than anyone, even Wal
This book is an exploration of all things architectural in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach: the built environment, landscape design, urban planning, and more. The area is unusual for a number of r
For anyone who loves the old Florida and still has hope for the new"Should be required reading for everyone who calls Florida home."--Miami Herald"There is a richness and sadness in this book. . . . A
Stibolt, a botanist who writes about Florida gardening for different publications, describes how gardeners in Florida can use sustainable practices to reduce their ecological impact. She discusses gar
Take control of your conditioning regimen"Well-organized, to the point, easy to read and full of practical and earnest advice for athletes."—-Karen Kain, artistic director, National
Morton, a freelance journalist, explores the last 50 years of tabloid history in the US and describes how Florida's favorable business climate was instrumental in encouraging such publications as the
