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The Best Breweries and Brewpubs of Illinois : Searching for the Perfect Pint
ISBN: 9780299188948 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Robin Shepard, author of the award-winning book Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs, now showcases The Best Breweries and Brewpubs of Illinois. This guidebook introduces some three dozen breweries and brewpubs in Illinois and sixteen within half an hour's drive across the state line in Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. From the small microbrewery Two Brothers in Warrenville and big brewpubs like Goose Island in Chicago to the world-famous brewing giant Anheuser-Busch across the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Shepard provides descriptions and his personal ratings of more than four...
Robin Shepard, author of the award-winning book Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs, now showcases The Best Breweries and Brewpubs of Illinois. Th...
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106,61 |
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Journeys To The Past: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers
ISBN: 9781434316448 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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108,51 |
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Ghost Towns of Route 66: The Forgotten Places Along America’s Famous Highway - Includes 24in x 36in Fold-out Map
ISBN: 9780760369692 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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110,45 |
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A Hoosier Holiday
ISBN: 9781023449427 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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110,47 |
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The Wisconsin River: An Odyssey Through Time and Space
ISBN: 9780965855907 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This narrative is illustrated with historic photographs from public and private collections and with maps that show the placement of dams, portages, takeouts, major cities, and mileage markers. The author has also compiled a list of all rapids that once punctuated the river's course.
This narrative is illustrated with historic photographs from public and private collections and with maps that show the placement of dams, portages, t...
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111,45 |
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Middle Child
ISBN: 9780980010824 / Angielski / Miękka / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. We are reminded of an earlier time when a more unified country is reflected in a family that is proud of being a member of its community in a beautiful and bountiful America. Born the middle child of middle class parents in Middle America on the heels of the Great Depression, Wanda Bjornlie is embraced by the warmth and protection of her brothers and parents. As World War II demands the sacrifices and attention of every U.S. citizen, the prairies of western Minnesota provide an idyllic life for a young girl and her four siblings. Nourished by the love and security of her family, Wanda...
We are reminded of an earlier time when a more unified country is reflected in a family that is proud of being a member of its community in a beautifu...
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112,47 |
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Journals of Joseph N. Nicollet
ISBN: 9780873514934 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. he fame of French scientist and geographer Joseph N. Nicollet rests upon his monumental map and report of the Upper Mississippi Valley. The map, published by the United States government in 1843, remained the foundation of Upper Mississippi cartography until the era of modern surveys.
Nicollet's journals illuminate the 1836 trip to the source of the Mississippi and a journey up the St. Croix River in 1837. His day-by-day accounts include careful notes on geographical features, flora and fauna, and the aurora borealis. But above all, his keen observations on the customs and culture... he fame of French scientist and geographer Joseph N. Nicollet rests upon his monumental map and report of the Upper Mississippi Valley. The map, publi...
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112,85 |
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Nebraska: A Guide to the Cornhusker State
ISBN: 9780803268517 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1939 and never before available in a paperback edition, this remarkable compendium of Nebraskiana includes chapters on the state's history, natural setting, flora and fauna. Indians, government, agriculture and industry, ethnic groups, folklore, architecture, art, and literature. Far more than a tour guide, it is replete with all manner of colorful and unusual sidelights on Nebraska places and people, the kind of information not readily accessible outside of archives. Tom Allan, veteran roving reporter for the Omaha World Herald, has written a new introduction which bridged...
First published in 1939 and never before available in a paperback edition, this remarkable compendium of Nebraskiana includes chapters on the state's ...
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113,84 |
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Tasting Ohio: Favorite Recipes from the Buckeye State
ISBN: 9781560376903 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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113,84 |
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1001 Kansas Place Names
ISBN: 9780700603930 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Kansas map is dotted with colorful and intriguing place names that invite wonderment: Grenola, La Cygne, Cawker City, Wamego, Tonovay, Liberal, Nicodemus, Skiddy, and White Woman Creek. These--and 1058 others, from Abbeyville to Zurich--are described in this handy treasure trove of local history. In addition to discussing how the name originated and what changes it has undergone, McCoy and Hults provide the inquisitive with the spelling and pronunciation (of unusual names), the county where located, related anecdotes, post office dates, and population figures. The result is a fascinating...
The Kansas map is dotted with colorful and intriguing place names that invite wonderment: Grenola, La Cygne, Cawker City, Wamego, Tonovay, Liberal, Ni...
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113,99 |
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Great Lakes Island Escapes: Ferries and Bridges to Adventure
ISBN: 9780814340400 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Great Lakes Basin is the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The more than 30,000 islands dotted throughout the basin provide some of the best ways to enjoy the Great Lakes. While the vast majority of these islands can only be reached by private boat or plane, a surprising number of islands-each with its own character and often harboring more than a bit of intrigue in its history-can be reached by merely taking a ferry ride, or crossing a bridge, offering everyone the chance to experience a variety of island adventures. The Great Lakes Basin is the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. The more than 30,000 islands dotted throughout the basin provide some of t... |
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113,99 |
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The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders
ISBN: 9781643261799 / Miękka / 340 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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113,99 |
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Kaw Valley Landscapes: A Traveler's Guide to Northeastern Kansas
ISBN: 9780700603831 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This detailed guide to the backroads and small towns of northeastern Kansas charts a 350-mile loop from the Kansas-Missouri border west through the majestic Flint Hills. The mile-by-mile descriptions cover the following counties: Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, Osage, Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Shawnee, Jefferson, and Leavenworth. Along the way, Shortridge's commentary on the history, economy, architecture, and demographics of the region provides a rich appreciation of the landscape and encourages lingering and thoughtful contemplation. "Kansas perhaps needs a tour guide more than do...
This detailed guide to the backroads and small towns of northeastern Kansas charts a 350-mile loop from the Kansas-Missouri border west through the ma...
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116,30 |
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Elmwood Endures: History of a Detroit Cemetery
ISBN: 9780814325919 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Elmwood Cemetery is one of the oldest places of burial in Detroit. Less than two miles from downtown, the cemetery's archaic stone monuments are a treasure of artistic carvings, characteristic of the rural cemetery movement. Elmwood's tranquil setting inspires contemplation of nature, life, and death. Elmwood Endures provides a visual journey of the cemetery's history and landscape. The guidebook features nearly one hundred photographs, along with brief biographies of notable occupants who make up a virtual who's who in Detroit history. Many of those buried-governers, explorers,... Elmwood Cemetery is one of the oldest places of burial in Detroit. Less than two miles from downtown, the cemetery's archaic stone monuments are a ... |
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116,30 |
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Indian Names on Wisconsin's Map
ISBN: 9780299129842 / Angielski / Miękka / 342 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Of all the states of the American union, none has a name that has been spelled in more ways, or interpreted more variously, than Wisconsin. Among the spellings listed are Mesconsin, Meskousing, Mishkonsing, Ouisconsens, Ouisconsin, Ouisconsing, Ouiscousing, Ouiskonsin, Owisconsing, Quisconsing, Weeskonsan, Wisconsan, Wisconsin, Wishkonsing, and Wiskonsin. The name has been attributed to the French, Menominee, Ojibwa, Potawatami, Sauk-Fox, and Winnebago languages."
Place names are cultural artifacts that tell us as much about how people lived as do relics dug from the ground, writes Virgil... "Of all the states of the American union, none has a name that has been spelled in more ways, or interpreted more variously, than Wisconsin. Among the...
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116,30 |
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A Photographer's Guide to Ohio
ISBN: 9780821419601 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In "A Photographer s Guide to Ohio"" "Ian Adams, Ohio s leading landscape photographer, guides readers to some of the most photogenic sites in the Buckeye State. Natural beauty and historic architecture are prime subjects for photographers, and in a state that boasts 3,600 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the world s largest Amish communities, the photographic subjects seem endless. With nearly one hundred color photographs, Adams demonstrates through his own work how to capture the beauty of the seasons when photographing Ohio s covered bridges,... In "A Photographer s Guide to Ohio"" "Ian Adams, Ohio s leading landscape photographer, guides readers to some of the most photogenic sites in the ... |
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116,30 |
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A Photographer's Guide to Ohio: Volume 2
ISBN: 9780821421499 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ian Adams is perhaps the best-known landscape photographer in Ohio, and in the first volume of "A Photographer s Guide to Ohio, " he shared his knowledge of what to photograph in the Buckeye State and how to photograph it. Now, in this second volume, Adams expands on his previous work, adding over 120 natural features, scenic rivers and byways, zoos and public gardens, historic buildings and murals, and even winter lighting displays to the list of places to visit and photograph in Ohio. In addition to advice on photographing landscapes, he offers tips for capturing excellent images of...
Ian Adams is perhaps the best-known landscape photographer in Ohio, and in the first volume of "A Photographer s Guide to Ohio, " he shared his knowle...
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116,30 |
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The Michiana Potters: Art, Community, and Collaboration in the Midwest
ISBN: 9780253049650 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In addition to demonstrating a methodology that can be applied to studies of other emergent regional traditions, McGriff concludes that these styles and methods form a communal bond that inextricably links the processes of creating and sharing pottery in Michiana.
In addition to demonstrating a methodology that can be applied to studies of other emergent regional traditions, McGriff concludes that these styles a...
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116,30 |
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Ships and Shipwrecks of the Au Sable Shores Region of Western Lake Huron: Volume 39
ISBN: 9780915703579 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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117,12 |
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Return to the Scene of the Crime: A Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago
ISBN: 9781581820133 / Angielski / Miękka / 498 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Return to the Scene of the Crime: a Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago,"" by Richard Lindberg, is an uncensored neighborhood-by-neighborhood map to the back alleys and boulevards of Chicago where some of the most infamous events of the city's criminal past occurred. Capone, Dillinger, and other organized crime figures have left an indelible imprint on the Windy City.""
Return to the Scene of the Crime: a Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago,"" by Richard Lindberg, is an uncensored neighborhood-by-neighborhood map to t...
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117,79 |
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