Uniquely Missouri


Book Description

Provides an overview of various aspects of Missouri that make it a unique state, including its people, land, culture, and attractions.




Wild Edibles of Missouri


Book Description

A guide to locating and preparing wild edible plants growing in Missouri. Each plant has a botanical name attached. The length or season of the flower bloom is listed; where that particular plant prefers to grow; when the plant is edible or ready to be picked, pinched, or dug; how to prepare the wildings; and a warning for possible poisonous or rash-producing plants or parts of plants.--from Preface (p. vi).




Uniquely Kansas


Book Description

What do the images on Kansas's state seal stand for? How is the state government of Kansas organized? What were the Kansas prairies like before European settlement? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Kansas. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Kansas a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Kansas's unique state symbols. You can learn how to make cookies using Sunflowers, the state flower. You will find out about famous old West towns like Dodge City, and famous sheriffs such as Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok.




Uniquely Nebraska


Book Description

Each book in this series concentrates on the things that make each state unique. State-specific topics covered include: geography and climate, "Famous Firsts," state symbols, history and poeple, state government, culture, food, folklore and legends, sports teams, businesses and products, attractions and landmarks.




The Languages of Native America


Book Description

These essays were drawn from the papers presented at the Linguistic Society of America's Summer Institute at the State University of New York at Oswego in 1976. The contents are as follows: Lyle Campbell and Marianne Mithun, "Introduction: North American Indian Historical Linguistics in Current Perspective" Ives Goddard, "Comparative Algonquian" Marianne Mithun, "Iroquoian" Wallace L. Chafe, "Caddoan" David S. Rood, "Siouan" Mary R. Haas, "Southeastern Languages" James M. Crawford, "Timucua and Yuchi: Two Language Isolates of the Southeast" Ives Goddard, "The Languages of South Texas and the Lower Rio Grande" Irvine Davis, "The Kiowa-Tanoan, Keresan, and Zuni Languages" Susan Steele, "Uto-Aztecan: An Assessment for Historical and Comparative Linguistics" William H. Jacobsen, Jr., "Hokan lnter-Branch Comparisons" Margaret Langdon, "Some Thoughts on Hokan with Particular Reference to Pomoan and Yuman" Michael Silverstein, ''Penutian: An Assessment" Laurence C. Thompson, "Salishan and the Northwest" William H. Jacobsen, Jr., "Wakashan Comparative Studies" William H. Jacobsen, Jr., "Chimakuan Comparative Studies" Michael E. Krauss, "Na-Dene and Eskimo-Aleut" Lyle CampbelI, "Middle American Languages" Eric S. Hamp, "A Glance from Now On."







Uniquely Okinawan


Book Description

Uniquely Okinawan explores how American soldiers, sailors, and Marines considered race, ethnicity, and identity in the planning and execution of the wartime occupation of Okinawa, during and immediately after the Battle of Okinawa, 1945–46.




100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die


Book Description

Wichita, aka “Doo-Dah,” is a midsize city with attractions that easily rival the nation’s largest metropolises in entertainment value. Fun awaits for all who come to discover it! 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die is a bucket-list book filled cover to cover with timeless destinations and lesser known places. Dig into the burgeoning arts scene with tips for the First Friday Gallery Crawl or the Tallgrass Film Festival. Find out the story behind the 44-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains statue in downtown. Root, root, root for the home team, the Wichita Wind Surge at Riverfront Stadium. Outdoor activities, delicious dining, shopping, concerts, and a thriving arts scene scratch the surface. As they say, “Wichita is what you make it,” and around every corner is an experience waiting for you. Wichita native and travel writer Vanessa Whiteside is your personal guide to her favorite places in her much beloved hometown. Crack the spine on this book and choose an adventure in the city!




Stitch 'n Bitch Nation


Book Description

Presents fifty patterns for contemporary knitters, and includes how to make a pattern one's own, insiders tips, and profiles of Stitch 'n Bitch groups.




In the Footsteps of the Blue and Gray


Book Description

The "purpose in writing this book is to fill a perceived need for a comprehensive guide to available Civil War resources of genealogical value. To the best [of the author's] knowledge, no one has ever attempted to compile a descriptive inventory of the types of records available at both state and federal levels, as well as records available through such private organizations as the Latter Day Saints Genealogical Library, the American Genealogical Lending Library, and other private institutions. The goal is to provide sufficient information not only to alert the genealogist to the availability of the resource, but also to inform the researcher sufficiently of its content, its organization, and its coverage so that an informed decision can be made to either investigate, or to ignore, a particular lead"--Introduction