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  The Iron Road in the Prairie...

  Simon Cordery

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  In 1836, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas agreed on one thing: Illinois needed railroads. Over the next fifty years, the state became the nation's railroad hub, with Chicago at its center. Speculators, greed, growth, and regulation followed as the railroad industry consumed unprecedented amounts of capital and labor. A nationwide market resulted, and the Windy City became the site of opportunities and challenges that remain to this day. In this first-of-its-kind history, full of entertaining anecdotes and colorful characters, Simon Cordery describes the explosive growth of Illinois railroads and its impact on America. Cordery shows how railroading in Illinois influenced railroad financing, the creation of a national economy, and government regulation of business. Cordery's masterful chronicle of rail development in Illinois from 1837 to 2010 reveals how the state's expanding railroads became the foundation of the nation's rail network.

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  101 Amazing Facts about Tanks

  Merlin Mill

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  Do you know which year most historians agree saw the very first tank partake in battle? Which country first used the combined might of tanks and air power? What percentage of Germany’s Afrika Korps tanks had been destroyed by the end of the campaign? And which tank was nicknamed Queen of the Desert?In this fascinating audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about tanks, including chapters about their history, the Second World War, tank design and plenty more. Whether you’re a huge fan of tanks or are just interested to find out more about one of the battlefield’s most important assets, this is the perfect audiobook for you.

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  #LoveMUTTS - A MUTTS Treasury

  Patrick McDonnell

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  Enjoy the fun & laughs with everyone’s favorite Jack Russell & tuxedo cat pals, along with all their friends, in this comic strip treasury. 
   
  In MUTTS, Patrick McDonnell strikes a delicate balance between lighthearted fun and responsible social commentary through the exploits of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. 
   
  Earl and Mooch, along with supporting sidekicks Shtinky Puddin', Sourpuss, Guard Dog, and Crabby, humorously approach a range of subjects—from napping and daydreaming to summer vacations and Christmas anticipations—in addition to tackling important issues like responsible pet ownership, animal shelters, and saving our endangered species.

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  Walden - Life in the Woods

  Henry David Thoreau

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  Experience a year in the life of Thoreau at Walden Pond in this classic work. Visit the bean-field, the village, and the ponds; learn about our brute neighbors, the higher laws of nature and humankind, and the benefits of reading and solitude.  

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  Vancouver Book of Everything -...

  Samantha Amara

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  The go-to book on Canada’s west coast gem—from affordable activities to crime and punishment, slang to weather, people to politics, and much more.   From “Gassy” Jack Deighton and the Klondike Gold Rush to the Chinese Head Tax to Japanese Internment, the Strathcona Protest, Vancouver Canucks and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games to profiles of the original “Dominic Da Vinci,” Larry Campbell, famed author Douglas Coupland, and environmentalist David Suzuki, no book is more comprehensive than the Vancouver Book of Everything. No book is more fun.   Well-known Vancouverites weigh in on every aspect of their beloved city. Historian Chuck Davis gives us his top five events that shaped its history; author Jen Sookfong Lee gives us her top five best things about living in Vancouver; Vancouver Sun restaurant critic Mia Stainsby gives us the city’s top five cheap eats and Global TV’s meteorologist, Mark Madryga, offers up his top five Vancouver weather events. From the city’s First People and infamous weather to its slang, heinous crimes, and the ubiquitous Japa dog, it’s all here.   Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there is no better resource about the city of Vancouver, you’ll love the Vancouver Book of Everything.  “Even born-and-bred Vancouverites will doubtless find something of interest in the Vancouver Book of Everything.” —The Westender  “The book combines tourist elements . . . with facts that even seasoned Vancouverites may not know.” —Miss604  “When your friends start asking questions about the city, hand them the Vancouver Book of Everything.” —Vancouver Sun

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  China Days - A Visual Journal...

  Henrik Drescher

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  In this unique travelogue, an artist depicts his experiences and observations while living in western China with colorful illustrations. 
   
  The nation of China is a constant source of fascination, yet we rarely glimpse life beyond its urban centers. Far west of Beijing and Shanghai, in the remote Chinese province of Yunnan, pioneering artist Henrik Drescher settled over a decade ago. While residing in his adopted home, Drescher records his experiences and observations in his illustrated notebooks, capturing everyday life in settings ranging from street markets to mountainscapes. These richly illustrated pages are compiled here for the first time. Drescher’s loyal fans will appreciate this window onto the life of the artist at the height of his powers, while those with an interest in Chinese culture will marvel at this rarely seen view of a country in the global spotlight.

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