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"Chicago is a tale of two cities," headlines declare. This narrative has been gaining steam alongside reports of growing economic divisions and diverging outlooks on the future of the city. Yet to keen observers of the Second City, this is nothing new. Those who truly know Chicago know that for decades-even centuries-the city has been defined by duality, possibly since the Great Fire scorched a visible line between the rubble and the saved. For writers...

Wisconsin is famous for the Packers and homebrews, but the state offers so much more. This handy guide by Mary M. Bauer covers hundreds of unique attractions all around the Badger State. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Sections are divided by themes like waterfalls, lighthouses and family days, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. No more information overload!...

Get the New Edition of Illinois's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Illinois and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 117 species of Illinois birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is?...

Written for every sports fan who follows the Chicago White Sox, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the locker room to the field, the book includes stories about Carlton Fisk, Bo Jackson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Billy Pierce, and Frank Thomas,among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations....

"Biography of baseball manager Joe Maddon. With his irreverent personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he's bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch. In Try Not to Suck, ESPN's Jesse Rogers and MLB.com's Bill Chastain fully...

The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide that divides Chi-Town into sixty mapped neighborhoods from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville and Lakeview. Designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy locals, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too, every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations, while...

The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide that divides Chi-Town into sixty mapped neighborhoods from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville and Lakeview. Designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy locals, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too, every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations, while...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the masterpieces in the Art Institute of Chicago, explore the carnival rides at Navy Pier, and view the streets below from the lofty Willis Tower - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Chicago...

Lonely Planet's Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the city's architecture on a river tour, visit the magnificent Art Institute of Chicago, and see a show at one of the city's 200 theaters - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Chicago is our most comprehensive...

A first edition, “Insiders' Guide to Indianapolis” is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Indiana's capital city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Indianapolis and its surrounding environs.