Books published by publisher Quail Ridge Pr

New York Times and National Bestseller! Few could boast having more expertise in pressure cookery than Bob Warden! He has introduced over 800,000 QVC customers to the convenience and deliciousness of cooking under pressure. In the twenty years he has been appearing as a guest cooking expert, Bob has helped develop hundreds of cooking products, including cookbooks. Now, Bob Warden's entirely new pressure cooking cookbook, Great Food Fast, looks to redefine pressure cooking all over again. With the help of thousands of reader reviews, forum posts, and comments, Bob has now created recipes that are highly tuned to what his customers want. He didn't have to go back to the drawing board, just back into the kitchen where he developed over 120 of his very best pressure cooker recipes ever, including five of his signature recipes that he perfected to even greater heights. Wait till you taste the Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese, and his richer, tastier, gravy-er Perfected Pot Roast! And all of this is done in one third of the time.

Mary Foreman loves to share her Homestyle Southern Recipes - like her mother and grandmother used to make. A popular food blogger and recipe developer, Mary gets millions of unique page views per year to her blog Deepsouthdish.com. She calls on her heritage of good cooking for recipes that all have one thing in common - incredibly great taste! So pull up a chair, grab a glass of sweet tea, and join Mary in dishing up good ole southern recipes from the Deep South USA.

Everywhere in Mississippi is the wonderful, whimsical story of a man in search of his lost dog, Skippy. His journey across the state takes him through over 300 Mississippi cities, towns, and communities, all ingeniously integrated into this twisting, turning tale. In lyrical, rhyming verse, and delightful alliterations, author/illustrator Laurie Parker, a Mississippi native, has woven an enchanting yarn—vividly illustrated—that will engage and amuse Mississippians of all ages. Asked if he has looked in PELAHATCHIE For a dog that was really scratchy, The man replies, "Yes, I've looked there, thanks. I've looked in ROSEDALE, and RED BANKS, CORINTH, COMO, COTTON PLANT, DARLING, DERMA, and DURANT, WAVELAND, WESSON, WEBB, WINONA, VICKSBURG, VARDAMAN, VERONA—Even up in OKOLONA!! I've searched these towns in Mississippi, And still I haven't found my Skippy!"

Mary Foreman loves to share her Homestyle Southern Recipes - like her mother and grandmother used to make. A popular food blogger and recipe developer, Mary gets millions of unique page views per year to her blog Deepsouthdish.com. She calls on her heritage of good cooking for recipes that all have one thing in common - incredibly great taste! So pull up a chair, grab a glass of sweet tea, and join Mary in dishing up good ole southern recipes from the Deep South USA.

Clever rhymes and alliteration, whimsical collage illustrations, and a fun ABC theme are what make Laurie Parker's books so special! Louisiana Alphabet, the third volume in her unique State Alphabet Book Series, sings the praises of this legendary state -- its unique language, its colorful culture, and its captivating diversity.Readers will enjoy a delightful, lyrical tour of Louisiana, through verses such as this one for the letter P: P's for Brown Pelican -- it's our state bird, And P is for Pontchartrain.What a fun word!P is for Parish -- a county of sorts, And Po Boys and Pralines and Pirogues and Ports!A fun coffee-table book...a great gift for all ages . . . an entertaining and useful teaching tool. . . . Louisiana Alphabet is a treasured keepsake as enchanting as the Pelican State itself! Fall under its spell and you too will see -- Louisiana Alphabet is an A-to-Z jubilee!

ATTENTION young readers...Have you ever dreamed of becoming a doctor or a scientist? Perhaps you fantasize about being a teacher of an inventor. Did you ever wonder what it was like to be a soldier, a sailor, a carpenter, a writer, or a ham radio operator? Inventing Ott is the story of a Mississippi boy who grew up to become all of the above and more. It is the story of how young "Ott" Guyton became the legendary Doctor Arthur C. Guyton: Chairman of The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Father of Modern Cardiovascular Physiology, sole writer of many editions of one of the best-selling textbooks of all time, inventor of the electric wheelchair, dear friend of William Faulkner, and father of ten doctors. But most importantly, it is the story of how a young boy's curiosity and love of learning turned into a lifetime of accomplishments. The book is written for young readers (ages 10-14) and offers inspiration and direction for their young minds.

A is for ANGELS that come from above. These beings are agents of God's light and love... Mississippi wordsmith and collage artist Laurie Parker, creator of such rhyming favorites loved by both children and adults as in Everywhere in Mississippi, Louisiana Alphabet, The Turtle Saver, and It Really Said Christmas, has now crafted a beautiful Bible Alphabet book. The author / illustrator's tenth book, A for Angels is especially designed to have something for all ages: * Bible story pictures in an ABC format for little eyes * Lyrical rhymes for reading-age children * Scripture for adults Classic Bible stories are retold lyrically in Parker's trademark poetic style that celebrates language, fosters vocabulary development, and begs to be read out loud! B is for BETHLEHEM. Long, long ago, Beams from a star bathed this small town below. A barn there glowed brightly with beautiful light Because of a baby boy born there one night. The animals bowed. Shepherds came to behold. It's one of the best Bible tales ever told. This child in a blanket brought God's love to earth, And that's why believers still honor his birth. A for Angels is richly illustrated with Parker's unique collage artwork, making it a beautiful coffee table book!

A diet rich in superfoods can be super healthy and super delicious! For better health and radiant energy, enjoy superfoods that maximize your body's intake of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, plus provide many other vital nutrients. From Almond-Crusted Flounder to Coconut Banana Cream Pudding, these recipes can help keep you at optimal health and weight. Skinny Ms. Superfoods tells you what you need to know about superfoods, then presents carefully chosen recipes to help you enjoy all their benefits . . . deliciously!