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This “rollicking newspaperman’s memoir” offers a personal tour of Chicago’s cultural history and makes “a strong case for Second City exceptionalism" (The New York Times).
In 1952 the New Yorker published a three-part essay by A. J. Liebling in which he dubbed Chicago the "Second City." From the skyline to garbage collection, nothing escaped Liebling's...
In 1952 the New Yorker published a three-part essay by A. J. Liebling in which he dubbed Chicago the "Second City." From the skyline to garbage collection, nothing escaped Liebling's...
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"Athena Perrakis is one of the world's leading experts on crystal wisdom and the founder of America's largest retailer of gemstones, Sage Goddess. In Crystalpedia, she collects the wisdom, history, and ancient powers of 182 of Earth's most sacred stones. She also shares how being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at thirty-eight set her on a path of self-healing, combining conventional medicine with alternative healing practices to achieve her current...
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"A stunning visual exploration of the weirdest, most incredible animals on Earth. Readers will learn that what makes many creatures so strange, to humans at least, is often exactly what helps it to survive. A fact-filled book about the planet's weirdest, most wonderful creatures from award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery"--
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Planeswalkers! Feast your way through Magic: The Gathering with this first-ever official cookbook inspired by the beloved game. Featuring more than 70 recipes inspired by Magic: The Gathering, this cookbook takes readers on a journey through the beloved game with easy-to-follow recipes. With beautiful full-color photography as well as art from the game, Magic: The Gathering: The Official Cookbook is a must-have for foodies and fans alike.
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" Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights soccer's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Megan Rapinoe's statue pose. Lionel Messi's body feint. The Ronaldo Chop. These are some of soccer's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within the game. Created in collaboration...
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"Young sports fans will discover basketball's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book from Sports Illustrated Kids. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook. LeBron James' chalk toss. Steph Curry's pull-up three-pointer. These are some of basketball's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within...
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" Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights football's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Patrick Mahomes' no-look pass play. Barry Sanders' jump cut. The Griddy Dance. These are some of football's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within the game. Created...
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"Rise and shine with the Morning Glory puzzle from Puzzlelife. This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts aged 11 and above. Assembled, it measures 29" x 20", making it a fantastic addition to your collection. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with its captivating landscape and scenery theme. The puzzle showcases the serene charm of a sunrise or sunset, offering a peaceful experience as you piece it together. Get ready...
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Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.
Incredible world records, social media sensations, and pop culture crazes from the past year! This book covers everything from science, tech, sports, music, movies, animals, and more. Another year of amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes!Where can you find the world's deadliest...
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"George Ofman interviews local Chicago sports celebrities and journalists"--
"In Tell Me a Story I Don't Know, veteran sports reporter and broadcaster George Ofman shares his most fascinating conversations with some of the biggest names in sports media. Through these previously untold anecdotes and insights, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the events and moments that have shaped sports history, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at how...
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"A real whodunit with a puzzling solution. Read about the dinner party hosted by famous chef Emile Adieu - six guests came, one of them uninvited. Among them was the well-known Inspector Pierre Game ("Gah-may'"), a good man to have on hand when a guest is poisoned before even tasting the fruits of the cook's labors. Get to know the party guests. It seems everybody had a motive: the accountant, the TV hostess, the attractive ghostwriter and the restaurant...
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"A puzzling mystery and mystery puzzle in one! Read the mystery Obsession and assemble this challenging 1,000-piece puzzle to discover the cryptic clues hidden within. This sinister mystery revolves around a psychopathic killer obsessed with Hitchcock's famous movies - The Birds, Psycho and Frenzy. The finished picture is a secret, as it is not pictured on the box, adding to the thrill of the game. Keep your wits about you to solve this mystery and...
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"Get ready for an exhilarating puzzle experience with the Niagara Falls Jigsaw Puzzle by Ravensburger. With its stunning 1000-piece design, this puzzle captures the breathtaking beauty of one of nature's most powerful landmarks. As you piece together the image, you'll be transported to a world where hot air balloons gracefully float above the cascading waters. The puzzle dimensions of 20" x 27" provide just the right amount of challenge, making it...