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Colby Simms
A comprehensive resource for all anglers living in or traveling to southern Illinois, Southern Illinois Fishing will educate and inspire novice and veteran anglers alike. Colby Simms provides readers with…
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Matthew Morris
A portable reference to over 80 common species of freshwater fish that inhabit Illinois' lakes, rivers and streams, this illustrated 12-panel folding guide provides descriptions of anatomy, a key to…
Denise DeGarmo (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA),E. Duff Wrobbel (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA)
Combines theoretical analysis with both historical and contemporary examples to explain, compare, and evaluate the various causal theories and moral frameworks that have been most influential in discussions of war…
Kent Brown
The ultimate guide for fans of the Fighting Illini
With traditions, records, and lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every University of Illinois sports fan…
Frank J. DiMarino (Dean of Legal Studies, Kaplan University, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
A comprehensive textbook for a one semester course on criminal case preparation and evidence presentation, providing a complete understanding of the necessary skills and techniques required of a successful prosecutor.
N. Clifford Ricker
A pioneer of architecture education in the United States, N. Clifford Ricker notably taught with an emphasis on construction and shop practice in his teaching. Marci S. Uihlein edits and…
Editors Mellen and Powell used their expertise to sift through genealogical records, histories of the war, and other regimental accounts to flesh out the people, places, and events that can…
Thomas J. Suhrbur
Founded in 1853, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and its predecessors have played a vital role in shaping the Illinois public school system. Thomas J. Suhrbur's history covers the lifespan…
Thomas J Suhrbur
Bill Cope, Walter Feinberg
Almost every educational idea worth a thought has been considered at the University of Illinois, and anything worth trying has been tested. In this history of ideas, Bill Cope and…
Chiya Illinois
"Unlock the gates of mystery and adventure with 'Untold Secrets, ' a captivating collection of four stories that will plunge you into the depths of the unknown. Each tale is…
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Henry Isham
Illinois 1000 is a quick dive into the lives of the English and the Indians of the Upper Midwest a thousand years ago.
Building on The Year 1000 by British…
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Tyler Johns
Joan Yagno, an anthropomorphic vixen goes to Camp Blue Mars, formed by a blue meteorite from distant space. It is a labor camp run by Qiya Wockle a former pro…
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Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, James D. Nowlan
"This book is a substantial revision of two earlier iterations: Illinois Politics and Government: The Expanding Metropolitan Frontier (Nebraska, 1996), by Samuel K. Gove and Nowlan, and Illinois Politics and…
Shifting demographics. Downstate versus Chicago. Billionaires and bribery. Even veteran observers need a roadmap to track Illinois' ever-changing political landscape. Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, and James D. Nowlan provide…
Kelly Anne White
From eating the iconic horseshoe sandwich to watching the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field, Illinois is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to…
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Jane Flynn, Herbert K. Russell, Liz Wells
Offering a glimpse into a world largely misunderstood by mainstream society, this book documents the period of eight years that Jane Flynn practiced with Mennonites in two different Southern Illinois…
Steve Smallman
It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to ILLINOIS! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Prarie State in this heartwarming picture book for kids…
Ross Phifer
A cowboy from an unexpected place is on a mission traveling through the Kansas Territory during its formative period, four years before the Civil War. 'Bloody Kansas' was transitioning from…
Anonymous
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Gino L Divito, James P Carey, Anthony J Bocchino, David A Sonenshein
At 4-by-6 inches, this complete reference guide to Illinois evidence travels easily to the courtroom or classroom. NITA's handy guide enables you to quickly reference objections and responses during trial…
Kimberly France
Never before has there been a published record that identifies the Black settlements in each of the lower sixteen counties of Southern Illinois. Few are aware of this legacy, which…
Kevin Hinders, Benjamin Bross
This book offers a rigorous but graphically compelling narrative historic analysis of one of the most important civic buildings not only of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, or the State…
Ian T. Iverson
Charts the political trajectory of Illinois from the introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854 through the firing on Fort Sumter in 1861. Throughout, Iverson focuses on the significance of…
Michael Murphy, Greg Spyreas, Paul Marcum
A common group of plants in the Midwest's natural areas, the oval sedges supply food for wildlife while their roots bind the soil and their vegetation creates habitat. Carex of…
Deb Hamel
Eight year old Debber loves learning about the places she visits and lives. Mommy
and Daddy just bought land in Illinois, with a big "turkey foot" pond. She has seen
…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Clifford D Simak
Ce livre classique a ete initialement publie il y a plusieurs decennies sous le titre "Mr. Meek Plays Polo". Il a maintenant ete traduit par Writat en langue francaise pour…
Albert Shaw, Elgin Ralston Lovell Gould
Garret Moffett
Springfield has launched a lot of history, from the career of Abraham Lincoln to the wagon train that bore the doomed Donner party. But some pieces of that history stubbornly…
David Lathrop
"The History of the Fifty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteers" by David Lathrop is a meticulously researched historical narrative that chronicles the valiant contributions of this regiment during the American Civil War…
David A McGowan, Dr Stephanie Krol
Discover the gateway to your real estate success with "Illinois Real Estate License Law and Principles". This isn't just another dry textbook; it's your key to unlocking the thriving world…
Sharon Dewar, Wendy Gorton
The latest entry into the bestselling 50 Hikes with Kids series highlights the most kid-friendly trails in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. It offers all the basics-maps, length of hike, simple…
John J Dunphy
Meet the men from Southwestern Illinois who served in the Civil War. Learn about their lives prior to enlistment, follow them into battle, and bear witness to their legacy.
S J Clarke
Illinois joined the Union in 1818 and McDonough County was set off in 1826. William Carter and Riggs Pennington (who soon moved on) are credited with being the first settlers…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
John Smith
Originally published in 1876, this work presents the reader with a comprehensive history of Macon County, located in the central part of Illinois. Smith begins with a discussion about the…
Winton U Solberg, J. David Hoeveler
In 1904, Edmund J. James inherited the leadership of an educational institution in search of an identity. His sixteen-year tenure transformed the University of Illinois from an industrial college to…
