Nonfiction

storm of the century Al Roker. Storm of the Century
Presents an account of the legendary hurricane to assess its destruction of Galveston, role in thousands of deaths, and influence on American history and culture.  [Adult Nonfiction] 
isaac's storm Erik Larson. Isaac's Storm
September 8, 1900, began innocently in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas. Even Isaac Cline, resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau failed to grasp the true meaning of the strange deep-sea swells and peculiar winds that greeted the city that morning.  [Adult Nonfiction]
weekend in september John Edward Weems. A Weekend in September
The hurricane that swept Galveston Island early in September, 1900, occupies a unique place in the reckoning of events of the Texas Gulf coast. More than a century after its passing, the storm remains the standard against which the ferocity and destructiveness of all others are measured. [Adult Nonfiction]
through a night of horrors Casey Edward Greene and Shelly Henley Kelly. Through a Night of Horrors: Voices from the 1900 Galveston Storm
Covers the life and work of 12 poets who wrote during World War I, seven of whom did not survive the war. [Adult Nonfiction]
biscuits Jackie Garvin. Biscuits: Sweet and Savory Southern Recipes for the All-American Kitchen
From the kitchens of our grandmothers to present-day biscuit-only shops, this sweet and savory food has come a long way in American culture. [Adult Nonfiction]