"John Chase has taken what in lesser hands would have been a dull recounting of fact and made a delightfully accurate yet breezy book." -New Orleans Times-Picayune"History in its most painless form . . . lightened not only by cartoons but by narrative approach."-New York Herald TribuneThe history of New Orleans is a street-level story, with names like Iberville, Terpsichore, Gravier, Tchoupitoulas, and, of course, Bourbon, presenting the city's past with every step. The lat...

Revealing previously unreleased information from the Rod Blagojevich investigation, this narrative—written by two Chicago Tribune reporters who spent years sifting through evidence, compiling documents, and conducting more than 100 interviews with those who have known the former governor—is the most complete telling of the Blagojevich story. Beginning on the streets of Chicago and wending its way into the highest reaches of government, the Blagojevich tale brushes up against some ...

Everything you wanted to know about herbs Basil - what the heck is it?, history, medicinal properties, how to grow outdoors and indoors -

The plant is coriander; the leaves are cilantro. Although they grow from the same root, the parts are NOT interchangeable in recipes.Cilantro is the flavor that makes salsa stand out.Coriander seeds are the next-most frequently used part of the plant. Rub a few around in the palm of your hand and sniff. You are immediately reminded of dessert...

The end of residency isn’t the utopia you might have imagined.You know what to do with the medical stuff, but what about navigating private practice, unfamiliar hospitals, and—patients!In this collection of absurd moments, practical advice, and humorous tales from the medical trenches, Dr. John Chase shares stories from his forty years as an orthopedic surgeon and offers insight into how to be successful, have fun, and take care of patients without missing out on what reall...

Every manufacturing business operates a Sales and Operations Planning process of some sort. Somehow we decide which customers to pursue, what promises we should make to those customers, how much product to produce, what people and other resources we need, how much inventory to hold and how we will operate our factories. Most businesses agree that they could do this much better.Many companies have made at least one unsuccessful attempt to formalize and improve their Sales and Operat...

The most popular of garden herbs in the United States, parsley is used extensively for flavoring soups, stews, salads, sauces, and as a garnish. Few people realize that this species, cultivated for over 2000 years, has long been the subject of superstitions and myths

There are about 350 different species of thyme, a scent and flavor that is familiar to most of us.Thyme is an aromatic perennial plant or small shrub that may grow to about 15 to 18 inches tall.

Dill can refer to the plant itself, its leaves or its seeds, both of which are used in cooking. Who isn't familiar with a dill pickle?Dill seeds can be chewed to freshen your breath and its antimicrobial properties work against infections inside the mouth. It is also a good source of calcium and can help strengthen your teeth and bones. Dill helps to increase...

Traditionally, rosemary is added to any dish containing lamb or kid (goat). That makes perfect sense when you consider that, in days gone by, lamb and kid contained more fat than some other meats, which can cause indigestion. Rosemary is used to help the digestion of fatty foods, thus, the use of rosemary in those meats.

Chervil is generally best used fresh but it does have its uses when dried. For instance, dried Chervil is one of the ingredients in the French Herbes de Provence, an indispensable ingredient in so many French dishes.

Your holiday amaryllis need not be pitched when the blooms fade. Here, we tell you how to keep it growing from year to year and even increase your collection