Geographic Orientation/Illinois
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Lake Michigan’s Aircraft Carriers
$24.99 Add to cartThis is the story of the USS Wolverine and the USS Sable, two Great Lakes excursion ships converted for aircraft carrier training during WWII.
Through the duration of the war, the United States Navy qu
- Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
- Author: Somers, Paul M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: November 05 2003
- ISBN10: 0738532088
- Language: English
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Geology Underfoot in Illinois
$20.00 Add to cartIllinois–a flat and boring state with nothing but cornfields and crowded expressways, right? Balderdash Geology Underfoot in Illinois scratches the Prairie State’s surface to expose geologic diversi… [more below]
- Series: Yes, Geology Underfoot
- Author: Wiggers, Raymond
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 324
- Publish Date: June 15 1997
- ISBN10: 087842346X
- Language: English
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The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of an American Gang
$19.99 Read moreThis expos investigates the evolution of the Almighty Black P Stone Nation, a motley group of poverty-stricken teens transformed into a dominant gang accused of terroristic intentions. Interwoven int… [more below]
- Author: Moore, Natalie Y.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: September 01 2012
- ISBN10: 1613744919
- Language: English
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Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967
$31.99 Add to cartThe morning of April 21, 1967, was crisp and clear, marking the arrival of spring. As the day progressed, dark clouds covered the skies over Oak Lawn, and a deadly tornado touched down in the village … [more below]
- Author: Korst, Kevin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: January 06 2014
- ISBN10: 1531668232
- Language: English
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The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream
$20.00 Add to cartWinner of the Chicago Tribune‘s 2013 Heartland Prize
A critically acclaimed history of Chicago at mid-century, featuring many of the incredible personalities that shaped American culture Before air t- Author: Dyja, Thomas L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 560
- Publish Date: March 25 2014
- ISBN10: 0143125095
- Language: English
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Historic Photos of Christmas in Chicago
$41.99 Add to cartIn Chicago, as wherever Christmas is celebrated, holiday traditions reflect both universal themes and local color, both the spirit of giving and snow-covered State Street. In 1913, Chicago decorated i
- Series: Historic Photos
- Author: Adams, Rosemary K.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 202
- Publish Date: November 01 2008
- ISBN10: 1684420687
- Language: English
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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster: The True Story of the Lawyer Who Defended One of the Most Evil Serial Killers in History
$17.99 Add to cart“A riveting account of what it was like to defend one of the most notorious serial killers in history”–Seattle Post Intelligencer
“Sam, could you do me a favor?” Thus begins a story that has now beco- Author: Amirante, Sam L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 472
- Publish Date: September 15 2015
- ISBN10: 1632203634
- Language: English
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Lost Restaurants of Chicago
$35.99 Add to cartMany of Chicago’s greatest or most unusual restaurants are “no longer taking reservations,” but they’re definitely not forgotten. From steakhouses to delis, these dining destinations attracted movie s… [more below]
- Author: Borzo, Greg
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 226
- Publish Date: December 03 2018
- ISBN10: 1540237060
- Language: English
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The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten Crew of the Chicago Outfit
$31.99 Add to cartChicago Heights was long the seat of one of the major street crews of the Chicago Outfit, but its importance has often been overlooked and misunderstood. The crew’s origins predate Prohibition, when C… [more below]
- Author: Luzi, Matthew J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: October 16 2012
- ISBN10: 1540207463
- Language: English
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One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season
$21.99 Add to cart“One Shot at Forever is powerful, inspirational. . . This isn’t merely a book about baseball. It’s a book about heart.” — Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of Boys Will Be Boys and The… [more below]
- Author: Ballard, Chris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: April 30 2013
- ISBN10: 1401312667
- Language: English
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The Chicago L
$26.99 Read moreDiscover the world-famous Chicago L – in all its grit and glory.
The thundering L is one of Chicago’s most enduring icons. Operating 247 since 1892, it is not only an antique but a working antique. Mor
- Series: Images of America
- Author: Borzo, Greg
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: May 30 2007
- ISBN10: 0738551007
- Language: English
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Blind Eye: The Terrifying True Story of a Doctor Who Got Away with Murder
$19.99 Add to cartA medical thriller from Pulitzer Prize-winning author James B. Stewart about serial killer doctor Michael Swango and the medical community that chose to turn a blind eye on his criminal activities.No … [more below]
- Author: Stewart, James B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: June 15 2000
- ISBN10: 0684865637
- Language: English
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Remembering Christmas in Chicago
$19.99 Add to cartIn Chicago, wherever Christmas is celebrated, holiday traditions reflect both universal themes and local color, both the spirit of giving and snow-covered State Street. In 1913, Chicago decorated its
- Series: Remembering
- Author: Adams, Rosemary K.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 134
- Publish Date: September 28 2010
- ISBN10: 1684422418
- Language: English
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Oak Park:: The Evolution of a Village
$24.99 Read moreJourney to the past with historian David M. Sokol as he reveals the city that nurtured and inspired the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Ray Kroc and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Though it is a handsome village, with
- Series: Brief History
- Author: Sokol, David M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: May 27, 2011
- ISBN10: 1609490703
- Language: English
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Marshall Field’s: The Store That Helped Build Chicago
$23.99 Add to cartAnyone who has waited in a Christmas line for the Walnut Room’s Great Tree can attest that Chicago’s loyalty to Marshall Field’s is fierce.
Dayton-Hudson even had to take out advertising around town to
- Series: Landmarks
- Author: Soucek, Gayle
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: September 10 2010
- ISBN10: 1596298545
- Language: English
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Six Flags Great America
$31.99 Add to cartMarriott’s Great America first opened in Gurnee, Illinois, on May 29, 1976. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, it was the second of two Marriott Corporation theme parks. Great America was c… [more below]
- Series: Images of Modern America
- Author: Wilson, Steven W.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 98
- Publish Date: September 04 2017
- ISBN10: 1540226026
- Language: English
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Mississippi River Festival
$31.99 Add to cartIn 1969, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville initiated a remarkable performing arts series called the Mississippi River Festival. Over 12 summer seasons, between 1969 and 1980, the festival pres… [more below]
- Author: Bahr-Evola, Amanda
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: November 29 2006
- ISBN10: 1531624936
- Language: English
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One Day It’ll All Make Sense
$16.99 Add to cartFrom the hip hop icon, Hollywood star, and “a true artist and writer of deep talent” (James McBride, author of The Color of Water)–a candid, New York Times bestselling memoir ranging from his childho… [more below]
- Author: Common
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: September 18 2012
- ISBN10: 145162588X
- Language: English
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Tavern Talk: Old Taverns and Tales in Springfield Illinois
$27.95 Add to cartSpringfield Illinois has a rich history of locally owned and family operated neighborhood taverns. The tavern business was an honorable one; husband and wife worked it together and everyone respected
- Author: Orr, Bobby
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 76
- Publish Date: April 19 2019
- ISBN10: 147878038X
- Language: English
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Iconic Chicago Dishes, Drinks and Desserts
$23.99 Add to cartThe food that fuels hardworking Chicagoans needs to be hearty, portable and inexpensive. Featuring select stories and recipes, author Amy Bizzarri surveys the delectable landscape of Chicago’s homegro
- Series: American Palate
- Author: Bizzarri, Amy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: December 05 2016
- ISBN10: 1467135518
- Language: English
