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Best of the Best from Illinois

Author : Gwen McKee

Publisher : Best of the Best

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 16,96 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 9780937552582

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Book Description

Each cookbook in Quail Ridge Press' acclaimed Best of the Best State Cookbook Series contains favorite recipes submitted from the most popular cookbooks published in the state. The cookbooks are contributed by junior leagues, community organizations, popular restaurants, noted chefs, and just plain good cooks. From best-selling favorites to small community treasures, each contributing cookbook is featured in a catalog section that provides a description and ordering information -- a bonanza for anyone who collects cookbooks.Beautiful photographs, interesting facts, original illustrations and delicious recipes capture the special flavor of each state.



Weird Illinois

Author : Troy Taylor

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Page : 267 pages

File Size : 13,59 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Curiosities and wonders

ISBN : 076075943X

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Book Description

Explores bizarre sights and stories found in Illinois.



Paddling Illinois

Author : Mike Svob

Publisher : Big Earth Publishing

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 36,81 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780915024773

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Grab your paddle and enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This comprehensive guidebook--the only one for Illinois--features 64 trips on 33 rivers. Rivers covered include Cashe, Des Plains, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. This is the ultimate guide for canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.



Biking Illinois

Author : David Johnsen

Publisher : Big Earth Publishing

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 31,16 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781931599641

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From Chicago's magnificent lakefront to the mountain trails of the Shawnee National Forest, no state has more varied terrain for the cyclist than Illinois. Large, full-detail maps guide you confidently on city streets or prairie back roads, and concise, entertaining trail descriptions make your bicycle adventure come alive. Includes 60 rides for cyclists of all ability levels, tips on where to find water, snacks, lodging, repairs, fascinating notes that help you appreciate the nature and history along the trail, and much more.



Hot Type

Author : Tom Kacich

Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC

Page : 261 pages

File Size : 15,17 MB

Release : 2002-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781582614823

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Hot Type reviews the top 150 news stories in the first 150 years (1852-2002) of print journalism in Champaign-Urbana. It's an eye-opening account of a community that not long ago was far different than the university-dominated place it is today. Hot Type reviews sensational courtroom dramas, the stories of fires and other natural disasters, the rapid development of the community in the 1920s, '50s and '60s, its near-lawless attitudes in the 1930s, and some of the great leaders and colorful characters.



Hiking Illinois

Author : Susan L. Post

Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 15,81 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780736074742

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Book Description

This updated edition of Hiking Illinois provides you with essential information on hiking regulations, facts for the state's scenic parks, easy-to-read maps for every trail, and much more! No matter what part of the Land of Lincoln you want to explore, or how easy or challenging a trek you want, Hiking Illinois will lead you to the right trail.



Illinois Insects and Spiders

Author : Peggy Macnamara

Publisher : University of Chicago Press

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 27,54 MB

Release : 2005-08-15

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9780226501000

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Book Description

Marrying art and entomology, this is a unique introduction to local biodiversity found in Illinois. More than a traditional field guide, it combines lush artwork with the science of natural history.



Chicago's Fabulous Fountains

Author : Greg Borzo

Publisher : SIU Press

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 47,10 MB

Release : 2017-05-10

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 0809335794

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""Chicago's Fabulous Fountains" presents in words and pictures many of the more than one hundred outdoor public fountains in Chicago, informing readers about their origin and place in the city"--