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  Living Landmarks of Chicago -...

  Theresa L. Goodrich

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  From the man shipped home in a rum barrel to the most dangerous woman in America, Chicago history comes to life in these tantalizing tales. 
  "A wonderful bible of Chicago." WGN 
  Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions what they are today. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces the landmark and brings it to life, and the book is organized chronologically to illustrate the development of the city's distinct personality. These fifty landmarks weave an interconnected tale of Chicago between 1836 and 1932 (and beyond). 
  History lines Chicago’s sidewalks. Stroll down LaSalle or Dearborn or State and you’ll see skyscrapers that have been there for a century or more. It’s easy to scurry by, to dismiss the building itself, but a hunt for placards turns up landmarks every few feet, it seems. Here’s a Chicago landmark; there’s a National Historic landmark. They’re everywhere. 
  Ironically, these skyscrapers keep the city grounded; they illustrate a past where visionaries took fanciful, impossible ideas and made them reality. Buildings sinking? Raise them. River polluting the lake and its precious drinking water? Reverse it. Overpopulation and urban sprawl making it challenging to get to work? Build up. From the bare to the ornate, from exposed beams to ornamented facades, the city’s architecture is unrestrainedly various yet provides a cohesive, beautiful skyline that illustrates the creativity of necessity, and the necessity of creativity.

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  China Cuckoo - How I Lost a...

  Mark Kitto

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  ‘China Cuckoo’ is the charming true story of a witty and eccentric sinophile Englishman and his China tree-change, narrated by the author. 
  Mark Kitto was the first westerner to return and live in Moganshan, a dilapidated, beautiful Chinese mountain village, since the original foreign residents left in 1949.  
  In millennial Shanghai, Kitto was the creator of the ‘That's’ city magazine series, the most popular and profitable English language publications in China since the ‘North China Daily News’, the paper of record of concession-era Shanghai. The UK Financial Times described him as a ‘mini media mogul’. In 2004 he suffered the same fate as the man who built the ‘Daily News’. He lost everything to the Communist Party.  
  Rejecting the corporate world and the glamour of Shanghai, Mark persuaded his urbane Chinese wife to make Moganshan their permanent home. With their two small children they took the bold step of moving their lives to the isolated village, taking over an old brothel to start a western style cafe. In the process the author uncovered the history of the mountain retreat; its ‘discovery’ and development by missionaries, its popularity with celebrities, drug dealers (Chinese and foreign), and its decay under the Communist regime.  
  Funny, touching and inspiring, ‘China Cuckoo’ is a rare and intimate portrait of life in rural China through the eyes of one man who has survived house-fires, typhoons, corruption and cultural clashes. It is an illustration of past and present China’s relations with foreigners and it describes, in the words of one who has suffered and benefited from both, the risks and rewards of going ‘China Cuckoo’. 
  Mark Kitto has also published ‘That’s China, how a British entrepreneur took on the Chinese propaganda machine’, the full story of his China publishing career, now available as an audiobook. 
  Mark Kitto currently lives in the UK where he is an actor, narrator and editor.

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  The Adventure of WJ Bear

  WE Schmidt

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  W.J. Bear writes his own story of things that have happened in his young life.  He is a normal young bear cub, ready to go at a moment's notice.  He is almost human but still a bear.  He experiences things like the great outdoors, swings, slides and recycle, where his nose and smells get the better of him.  Come along and see what life is like for a little mischievous bear cub named W.J. Bear.

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  Buying Happiness

  William Dawson

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  "Buying Happiness" by William Dawson examines the complex relationship between material wealth and personal fulfillment. Dawson challenges the notion that money alone can bring happiness, exploring how intentional spending and aligning purchases with core values can enhance well-being. He delves into psychological insights, revealing the emotional impact of consumer choices and the importance of prioritizing experiences over possessions. Through engaging anecdotes and research-backed analysis, Dawson offers practical strategies for achieving lasting satisfaction. The book encourages readers to rethink their approach to money, advocating for mindful consumption and purposeful living. A thought-provoking guide to finding joy beyond materialism.

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  Learn to Needle-Felt

  Mia Underwood

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  Children will discover the fun of needle-felting with these 30 adorable step-by-step animal projects.
  
  With this fabulous My First book children aged 7+ can create a wonderful menagerie of adorable needle-felted animals. The projects will appeal to all young crafters, and are wonderful for children to keep for themselves or give as gifts. Craft expert Mia Underwood begins with 2D projects, such as brooches and a bookmark, then moves on to simple 3D projects such as a cute hamster and a wide-eyed owl. Children can then progress their needle-felting skills by making dogs, a squirrel, a panda, a pony, and many more fantastic creatures. There is a comprehensive techniques section so that children can perfect their needle-felting skills, and each project includes an adorable photo of the finished animal and is broken down into clear illustrated steps.

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  The Ultimate Guide to Healing...

  TrueYou Media

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  A gentle, heartfelt audiobook for grieving pet owners — offering comfort, reflection, and healing one word at a time. 
  You're not alone if you've lost a beloved dog, cat, or animal companion. The pain is real, the grief is deep, and the silence they leave behind can be overwhelming. 
  The Ultimate Guide to Healing After the Loss of a Beloved Pet is a compassionate, soothing audiobook designed to help you move through the pain with love and remembrance. Whether your loss is recent or years old, this guide offers a soft place to land. 
  Narrated with warmth and understanding, this audiobook explores:Why pet loss grief is valid, powerful, and often misunderstoodGentle ways to honor your pet’s memory through rituals and reflectionHow to navigate guilt, difficult emotions, and anniversariesSpiritual and emotional insights to support you through your healing journeyA nurturing, calm voice to hold your heart when you feel alone 
  This is not just a guide — it’s a companion in your healing process. Whether you're listening in the quiet hours of the night or during a walk filled with memories, these words remind you that love never leaves us. 
  If you've ever whispered, “You were more than a pet. You were family,” this audiobook is for you. 
  Let it bring peace, comfort, and gentle strength — one moment at a time.

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