New Releases by James Rice

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Santa Claus was doing all right Christmas Eve until he hit the Southwestern Panhandle country. As soon as he did, a blue norther sweeping across the prairies sent his reindeer fleeing for the comparative warmth of the North Pole. Santa--Stetsoned, booted, and bundled to his nose--stomped through the blizzard until he came to a small sod shanty and corral. A dim flicker of firelight came through the whistling cracks in the door. And so opens this Christmas book from the pen of James Rice. A seasonal treasure for both children and adults. [This book] traces the unlikely teamwork of Santa, two freezing cowboys, and a bunch of longhorn cattle "a mite short on brains" as they struggle to ensure that Christmas does indeed come on schedule.--Jacket cover.

"Forget Dancer, Prancer, Comet, and Vixen. . . . Good Clement, wherever he is, will not be gnashing his teeth." --New York Times Book Review Take the classic story of jolly old St. Nicholas, place it in a Louisiana bayou setting, dress Santa Claus in muskrat "from his head to his foot," pile his skiff high with toys, and hitch it to eight friendly alligators. The result is this modern classic. Fifty years after its first appearance, Cajun Night Before Christmas® has sold more than one million copies and has served as the model for Pelican''s ongoing, best-selling Night Before Christmas Series. The Cajun Night Before Christmas® has been a part of Louisiana''s holiday traditions since it was first published in 1973. A delight to both young and old with its rustic full-color illustrations and lively story, it has become a timeless addition to holiday celebrations far beyond south Louisiana, reaching all corners of the country with its charming presentation of Christmas on the bayou and the break-out star of Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator. Conceived by J. B. Kling, Jr., Cajun Night Before Christmas® originally appeared as a Christmas message from Bergeron Plymouth Company of New Orleans. Under the pseudonymous byline "Trosclair," the story won a Clio Award in 1967 from the Academy of Television and Radio Advertising. Brought to life by the talented James Rice, the humorous illustrations of a colorful bayou Christmas have been nationally recognized as a classic in its genre. Featuring eight pages of curated content released from the Pelican archives, this slipcased, numbered Fiftieth Anniversary Limited Edition showcases the rich legacy of storytelling within our state and the far reach that a humble (or not so humble!) gator has had on Cajun culture, Louisiana, and the entire country.

Stephen had seemed enthusiastic about the walk, when Benny first invited him. He kept going on about how amazing it''d be, the two of them out in the wilderness - the landscape shots, the pubs, etc., etc. Benny didn''t interrupt this stream of enthusiasm. They were in the car park of the Miners, and Benny was too busy concentrating on his own stream of piss. He didn''t think about it at all until the next morning. When he remembered inviting Stephen, Benny laughed out loud - a single ha - then spent three minutes silent-screaming into his pillow. **** Benny thought that it would be him and his dad doing the walk. Just him and his father, hiking through the Welsh countryside, like they used to. Only, when his dad got ill, it became obvious that this would never happen. So Benny was forced to consider other options. If Benny is honest, him and Stephen haven''t been close since school, but once Benny had drunkenly blurted out the invitation, he couldn''t take it back. Now Benny and Stephen are on the walk. A walk Benny has vowed to finish, no matter how hard it is. But as food runs low and money runs out, Stephen and Benny find themselves stranded on the edge of the world, far from home, where the possibility of return is becoming increasingly distant...

How can you start to lose weight? The 100 Pound War provides an overview of the physical and emotional battles James took while losing 100 pounds. While losing weight, James kept detailed monthly diaries. These diaries can be used as a companion to track how well you are doing every step of the way. Each month, James faced a new challenge as you will. In Month One, James will show you how he lost 20 pounds in 31 days. He will give you his biggest tips and most important lessons learned in Month One. He provides a weight loss chart so you can compare how well you are doing alongside him. By the end of the first month, James had eliminated the need to use arthritis medicine and pain killers, he learned how to reduce his sugar in-take, lower his carbs and feel more energized. If you or a loved one are struggling to lose weight, this book will be the motivation to embark on the weight loss journey. The 100 Pound War Series is an enjoyable collection of books and diaries told through the eyes of James Rice - a 48 year old man who nearly 300 pounds (135kg) and feeling totally defeated. He was taking 6 pain killers a day. Pre-diabetic. High blood pressure. Arthritis. He barely fit into XXXL t-shirts. He couldn’t get up a ladder to change a light bulb. Walking up and down stairs made him sweat. Then he found Trainer Saber and together they won The 100 Pound War.

“This is a no-holds barred look at weight loss. A must-read for any dieter” - Brian Song, Personal Trainer Through anecdotes and personal battles, The 100 Pound War will show you how to win the weight loss war against the toughest opponent: yourself. If you or a loved one are struggling to lose weight, this book will be the motivation to embark on the weight loss journey. “Something important about the story is that James is not selling a product. It’s all about the commitment to yourself and the discipline to fight and win the daily battle between your brain and your body.” - Paola Rossi, Gym Owner The 100 Pound War is an enjoyable, fast-paced book told through the eyes of James Rice - a 48 year old man who nearly 300 pounds (135kg) and feeling totally defeated. He was taking 6 pain killers a day. Pre-diabetic. High blood pressure. Arthritis. He barely fit into XXXL t-shirts. He couldn’t get up a ladder to change a light bulb. Walking up and down stairs made him sweat. Then he found Trainer Saber and together they won The 100 Pound War. The book includes help on how to lose weight during the COVID-19 pandemic and will give you advice on: How to Get Started to Lose Weight The Foods You Need to Avoid Real Food to Buy - no crazy recipes, sardines or expensive alternatives Must Buy Supplements How to Start to Exercising and Keep Improving Carb and Sugar Craving Survival Tips Win the Battle Between Your Mind and Body The 5 Most Important Points You Must Control to Lose Weight Tips to Handle Stress and Sleep Realistic Weight-Loss Expectations Plus all the daily highs and lows of losing 100 pounds. Trainer Saber is a certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Fitness and Lifestyle Management. He is a Nutrition and Weight Loss Specialist and co-owner of a gym. Trainer Saber specializes in body transformation. Two years later, James weighs in at 171 pounds with a BMI of 23% and at the age of 50 he is studying to be a personal trainer. “James shows that dieting for weight loss is like putting a band-aid on cancer, it doesn’t treat the disease. The true cure to obesity lies in education first and foremost. The rest comes down to focusing on your why” - John Kovaleski, Founder T2 Nutrition and Wellness, Host of The JAK’ed Up Podcast If you are unsure of where to start to transform your life, The 100 Pound War gives the fundamentals of weight loss through James’ personal struggles and accomplishments to help you reach the 100 pound weight loss goal. “Personal, truthful and a motivation to many. The book is very impressive.” - Barb Say, High School Physical Education Teacher

By Celia''s Arbour - A Tale of Portsmouth Town - Vol. II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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''Powerful'' Closer ''A darkly quirky story of love, obsession and fear . . . a beautiful story hung around the enchanting and heartbreaking voice of teenager Greg'' Anna James Miss Hayes has a new theory. She thinks my condition''s caused by some traumatic incident from my past I keep deep-rooted in my mind. As soon as I come clean I''ll flood out all these tears and it''ll all be ok and I won''t be scared of Them anymore. The truth is I can''t think of any single traumatic childhood incident to tell her. I mean, there are plenty of bad memories - Herb''s death, or the time I bit the hole in my tongue, or Finners Island, out on the boat with Sarah - but none of these are what caused the phobia. I''ve always had it. It''s Them. I''m just scared of Them. It''s that simple. For fans of Sarah Winman, Junot Diaz and Maria Semple, Alice and the Fly is an unforgettable book about phobias and obsessions, isolation and dark corners, families, friendships, and carefully preserved secrets. But above everything else it''s about love. Finding love - in any of its forms - and nurturing it.

How environmental forces, and human responses to them, profoundly shaped both Native American and colonial life along the Potomac River. James D. Rice’s fresh study of the Potomac River basin begins with a mystery. Why, when the whole of the region offered fertile soil and excellent fishing and hunting, was nearly three-quarters of the land uninhabited on the eve of colonization? Rice wonders how the existence of this no man’s land influenced nearby Native American and, later, colonial settlements. Did it function as a commons, as a place where all were free to hunt and fish? Or was it perceived as a strange and hostile wilderness? Rice discovers environmental factors at the center of the story. Making use of extensive archaeological and anthropological research, as well as the vast scholarship on farming practices in the colonial period, he traces the region’s history from its earliest known habitation. With exceptionally vivid prose, Rice makes clear the implications of unbridled economic development for the forests, streams, and wetlands of the Potomac River basin. With what effects, Rice asks, did humankind exploit and then alter the landscape and the quality of the river’s waters? Equal parts environmental, Native American, and colonial history, Nature and History in the Potomac Country is a useful and innovative study of the Potomac River, its valley, and its people.

Gaston the alligator goes to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras and joins in the "courir du Mardi Gras," watches floats being made, participates in the Zulu parade, and sees other typical sights.

The Cajun Night Before Christmas® has been a part of Louisiana''s holiday traditions since it was first published. Now, more than forty-five years later, a new generation is discovering the charm of Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator. First conceived by J.B. Kling, Jr. writing as ''Trosclair'', the CLIO award-winning sales jingle for the Bergeron Plymouth Company in New Orleans was based on the Clement Moore poem. The exclusive rights were purchased by Pelican Publishing Company and the illustrations of then fledgling artist James Rice brought the story to life. Beloved master storyteller Coleen Salley narrated the read-along CD. Radio personality and voice talent Tommy Joe Breaux became the voice behind the recordings at City Park and on the audio version of the adventures of Gaston®. The book also created what has become the largest segment at Pelican Publishing—;the children''s book division. With the passing of publisher Dr. Milburn Calhoun and his wife Nancy Calhoun, illustrator James Rice, and the loss of Colleen Salley, the people behind the creation of the story are mostly gone. What remains is a long legacy of delight. Each year at the Celebration in the Oaks light show featuring the classic cabin from the story, dedicated staff from Pelican Publishing collect memories of attendees as they flow through the premiere preview parties. From now grown children who remember it as the first Louisiana tale they ever heard to young parents who laugh about a non-Louisiana spouse reading it to their children in full-blown Cajun accent, the book is universally loved and remembered. Teachers talk about how they use it in the classroom, business people mention they send it to out of state clients, and children laugh as they try to mimic the dialect that has all but disappeared from everyday life. The classic tale has been interpreted in gingerbread houses in competitions as far away as California and in cakes at the Edible Book competition at NOMA in New Orleans. For years, the miniature book ornaments have appeared on Christmas trees across the country as a reminder of a faraway Louisiana home. Even the New York Times praised the lilt, the humor, and the rough-hewn drawings of the Cajun tale. At Pelican Publishing, a huge portrait of Gaston® and his bearded friend hangs in the boardroom watching over each new author and illustrator that joins the family.

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Christopher Columbus journey to America in 1492 towers throughout history as one of the most daring adventures of mans exploration. In sailing his three tiny ships through uncharted waters to a new land, Columbus became the central character in an event that changed the course of the world. Cajun Columbus offers a slightly revised version of that historic venture, one in which a pivotal role is held by an intrepid Cajun named Pierre Lastrapes, whose descendents today inhabit the bayou country of South Louisiana. Pierre falls asleep in his pirogue and winds up in Spain, volunteering to use his navigational skills to lead Columbus and his hardy band of explorers across the Atlantic Bayou to the New World. Calling upon knowledge gleaned from a roving band of Vikings, Pierre leads Columbus to a landing on Avery Island and later saves the explorer from hostile Attakapas Indians. In the process, Columbus is introduced to an exotic new crop which he carries back to Spainthe hot pepper for which Avery Island is world famous.