The Curse of the Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy

On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of chicken spiraled out of control into a fiery 16-car pile-up that claimed the life of 29-year-old Indiana native and rising star Pat O’Connor. The other drivers escaped death, but the tragic 1958 Indy 500 seemed to leave its mark on them: the surviving drivers were hounded by accidents and terrible crashes, and most would die at tracks around the country. But the tragedy also prompted new regulations and safety precautions like roll bars that would ultimately save hundreds of lives. In The Curse of Indy 500: 1958’s Tragic Legacy, veteran sportswriter Stan Sutton profiles the ill-fated race and the careers of the drivers involved, highlighting their lives in the dangerous world of auto racing.

Biographies & Memoirs

Sutton, Stan

Historical

Red Lightning Books

The Bourbon Badass Training Manual is a tasting journal created to guide people on their journey towards becoming a "Bourbon Badass" in an easy, approachable format. Far too often tasting journals can be overly complicated and intimidating. This journal focuses on relatable, real world factors making it approachable for everyone. It is intended for everyone from the novice to the connoisseur. With room for 30 tastings, the notes allow the reader to record what they liked or didn't like as they develop their very own unique taste profile. Not only will the reader have a record of their experiences, but they will also be able to speak to others with confidence. The goal is not to overwhelm anyone with too much technical information, but instead, allow them to decide for themselves what path they want to take on their path to becoming a Bourbon Badass.

Bourbon Badass Training Manual

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Ruffenach, Fred

Beverages & Wine

The Hot Brown Sandwich is a delicious staple of culture and heritage in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally created at its namesake the Brown Hotel, the Hot Brown began as turkey on bread covered in Mornay sauce and topped with tomato wedges and two slices of bacon, and has developed into an entire industry of fries, pizza, salads, and more. Chef Albert W. A. Schmid offers a wealth of recipes for the notorious sandwich and reveals the legends and stories that surround the dish. For example, it may have had humble beginnings as a tasty way to use up kitchen scraps, or it could have been invented to ward off hangovers―scandalous since the first Hot Browns were served during the Prohibition. Schmid treats readers to an exceptional collection of recipes for the legendary sandwich and hotel cuisine scrumptious enough to whet any appetite, including the Cold Brown (served during the summer), Chicken Chow Mein (the Brown Hotel Way), and Louisville-inspired cocktails such as the Muhammad Ali Smash.

The Hot Brown: Louisville's Legendary Open-Faced Sandwich

Schmid, Albert W.A.

Cooking Education & Reference

There is no right or wrong way to drink bourbon―in a cocktail, straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda. You will never know which is your way until you try them all, and How to Be a Bourbon Badass will guide you on the path of your own bourbon adventure.
In How to Be a Bourbon Badass, Linda Ruffenach tells the story of her own personal journey with bourbon and shares behind-the-scenes tales from bourbon industry experts and rock stars. She captures the storied history of America’s native spirit, explains the process of making liquid gold, and offers top-notch cocktail, dinner, and dessert recipes for the novice and connoisseur alike. From tales of legendary master distillers to stories of women whose lives were changed through newfound bourbon badass confidence, and from recipes for classics like the bourbon highball to fresh twists like strawberry bourbon lemonade with rosemary, Linda Ruffenach will redefine your perceptions of bourbon and those who savor it. Your journey to becoming a bourbon badass begins here.

How to Be a Bourbon Badass

Ruffenach, Linda

For many home cooks, it can be a challenge to find the time, money, and ingredients to enjoy preparing a healthy, plant-based meal. Imagine a cookbook where you didn't have to shop for expensive ingredients in unusual places or use them only once. Imagine a cookbook where you knew you had all the dry goods you needed to prepare quick and amazing recipes. Wouldn't this change the way you think and feel about cooking? 
 Enter The Essential Plant-Based Pantry, the indispensable resource for cooks who want everyday, healthy recipes right at their fingertips, without the fuss of an extended shopping trip. Food and nutrition expert Maggie Green reveals the secret to her miraculous meal preparation routine: a well-stocked pantry. By bringing together a few fresh ingredients like produce and nut milk with Green's comprehensive list of easy-to-find, pantry-safe foods, you can prepare delicious recipes on time and within budget―without running to the store halfway through. Packed with amazing recipes like fettuccini cashew alfredo, Moroccan tempeh, sesame Brussels sprouts, red bean and mushroom jambalaya, curry coconut chickpeas, tofu shakshuka, and Cinci lentil chili, The Essential Plant-Based Pantry will revolutionize the way you think and feel about healthy cooking.

The Essential Plant-Based Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients, Simplify Your Meals

Green, Maggie

Cooking by Ingredient

Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll

From Cleveland to Cincinnati and everywhere in between, Ohio rocks. Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll takes readers behind the scenes to witness the birth and rise of musical legends like the Black Keys, Nine Inch Nails, Devo, the Breeders, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, and many others who got their start in garages and bars across Ohio. Through candid, first-hand interviews, Garin Pirnia captures new stories from national legends like the Black Keys and slow-burn local bands like Wussy from Cincinnati. Discover why Greenhornes' members Patrick Keeler and Brian Olive almost killed each other on stage one night, what happened to the pink guitar Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails gave to band member Richard Patrick, why Devo loved the dissonance when they were booed by 400,000 music lovers in England, and so much more! Entertaining, inspiring, and revolutionary, Rebels and Underdogs is the untold story of the bands, the state, and rock itself.

Arts & Photography

Pirnia, Garin

Music

From Cleveland to Cincinnati and everywhere in between, Ohio rocks. Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll takes readers behind the scenes to the birth and rise of musical legends like the Black Keys, Nine Inch Nails, Devo, the Breeders, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, and many others who started in garages and bars across Ohio. Through candid first-hand interviews, Garin Pirnia captures new, unheard stories from national legends like the Black Keys and slow-burn local bands like Wussy from Cincinnati. Discover why Greenhornes’ members Patrick Keeler and Brian Olive almost killed each other on stage one night, what happened to the pink guitar Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails gave to band member Richard Patrick, why Devo loved the dissonance when they were booed by 400,000 music lovers in England, and so much more! Entertaining, inspiring, and revolutionary, Rebels and Underdogs is the untold story of the bands, the state, and rock itself.

"Royalty." A single word that invokes daydreams of champagne, lavish lifestyles, and extravagant parties. In How to Drink Like a Royal, Albert W. A. Schmid offers readers a taste of how the other half lives, with cocktail recipes inspired by some of the world's most famous dynasties. To ensure that you will delight even royal guests, Schmid also provides tips for proper etiquette, such as the requirement to stand if the Monarch is standing and to never, ever try to take a selfie. Discover cocktails like the Golden Doublet, created to celebrate the marriage of England's Princess Anne to Captain Mark Phillips, or the Savoy Royale created for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on her visit to the Savoy Hotel, London. Other recipes give ode to royal families from works of literature, like the Beowulf Cocktail honoring King Hrothgar of the Danes. Even the royalty of the United States is featured through the Hawaiian Martini, an homage to the Hawaiian royal family who reigned from their palaces until 1893. With easy-to-follow glossaries for both royal and cocktail-making terms alongside 180 reciepes for a wide array of drinks that will quench any sort of thirst, How to Drink Like a Royal is an informative and light-hearted manual to help you cultivate your inner prince or princess.

How to Drink Like a Royal

What goes better together than chocolate and peanut butter? This match made in heaven has delighted young and old alike for decades. In the Midwest, these two delicious ingredients are combined into a sweet treat named after an Ohio tree nut: the buckeye. These little round balls of peanut buttery goodness--rolled and dipped in chocolate, of course--appear on platters at fan tailgates, church potlucks, family gatherings, and on cash register displays. They have become a staple of Midwestern culture and even have their own Buckeye Candy Trail through the state of Ohio. Midwestern native, author, and food lover Cyle Young reveals the history of the buckeye tree and the stories, folklore, and superstitions that accompany the famous nut. From the buckeye's place in the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison to Ohio State's self-proclaimed biggest football fan, Buckeyes includes fascinating tidbits and stories for any candy lover. Young also shares which stores on the trail still make the buckeye candies the traditional way--by hand. Alongside classic recipes for the candy itself and sweet treats inspired by buckeye flavors--cakes, brownies, beverages, and more--are numerous tips on how to choose your peanut butter and chocolate, the many ways to melt your chocolate, and other secrets to help you become a buckeye connoisseur.

Buckeyes: The Legendary Candy of the Midwest

Young, Cyle

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The Curse of the Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy

The Curse of the Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy

Bourbon Badass Training Manual

The Hot Brown: Louisville's Legendary Open-Faced Sandwich

How to Be a Bourbon Badass

The Essential Plant-Based Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients, Simplify Your Meals

Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll

Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll

How to Drink Like a Royal

Buckeyes: The Legendary Candy of the Midwest