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Explores the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2005, describing the storm, rescue work, and the rebuilding process.

Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

A reprint of the 1899 novel about Edna Pontellier, a Victorian-era wife and mother who is awakened to the full force of her desire for love and freedom when she becomes enamored with Robert LeBrun, a young man she meets while on vacation.

Presents the author's first-hand account of his experience playing baseball at the age of fourteen for a coach who's confidence and trust changed his life and stayed with him forever.

An unabridged republication of the 1899 novel about a Victorian-era woman who finds passionate physical love with a young man she meets while on vacation.

Mr. Ash learns there are other surviving Taltos and goes to New Orleans, where he becomes involved with the Mayfair witches.

Rowan Mayfair finds the drowned body of a man and brings him back to life. Together they try to solve the mystery of her past and his suddenly acquired sensory power. It takes them through four centuries of witchcraft and the occult.

Rowan, queen of the coven, attempts to escape from the evil spell of the demon Lasher, taking with her their child.

Examines the August 2005 hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, discussing the evacuation of cities, destruction, and rescue and relief efforts; and provides a time line of events, related Web sites, and a glossary.