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Bird on a Blade

University of Texas Press
116 pages
$19.95


“Juxtaposed with tender paintings from artist and friend Dan Rizzie, cash’s lyrics are luminescent nuggets, gleaming with desire, loss, home, and self-empowerment.”

-Vulture

The Secret Ingredient

Howard Books
320 pages
$26


“Butler’s memoir provides an encouraging argument for the value of chasing dreams.”

-Publishers Weekly

Martina’s Kitchen Mix

Oxmoor House
272 pages
$30


“Martina McBride’s food is super fresh and totally approachable. Her kitchen tips offer sensible advice for both newbies and pros. This is real home cooking at its very best.”

—Jack Bishop, America’s Test Kitchen

Ramen Otaku: Mastering Ramen at Home

Avery
207 pages
$17.99


“In this cookbook, Gavigan shares her secrets to making rich stews to satisfy all folks, no matter where they call home.”

—Garden & Gun

Just Jessie

Dey Street Books
240 pages
$25.99


Just Jessie is the essential guide to living life the way it works for Jessie, inspiring your dreams as you learn how Jessie made hers a reality.”

-from the publisher

Dixie Dewdrop

University of Illinois Press
288 pages
$19.95


“Providing deep insights into Uncle Dave Macon, his family, and his music, this important biography traces the life of a pioneering American musician whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, recording, and film. Essential reading for anyone interested in American entertainment.”

-John W. Rumble

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