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Cincinnati in 50 Maps
9781540270016
Regular price $30.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%There are as many versions of Greater Cincinnati as there are residents of the region. That’s roughly two million different perceptions of the city.
In Cincinnati in 50 Maps, editor Nick Swartsell and cartographer Andy Woodruff present over fifty ways of looking at the Queen City, from its early roadways and Indigenous earthworks to its shifting neighborhood borders. A visualization of relative population density can tell one story, and one showing where jobs are clustered tells another. New maps with up-to-date data sit beside historical maps that show things like exactly how communities were razed to make room for highways. Broken up into five sections—Mapping the Past, the Shape of Cincinnati, Communities and Culture, Getting Around, and Health and Environment—these visual representations show both the commonalities and the contradictions of an ever-changing American city.
These maps present reported statistics in new ways, and they represent the things that make Cincinnati the unique place that residents know and love: Find every place you can get Cincinnati chili, the location of every public stairway, and where the infamous Cincy traffic is worst.
Anyone who calls or ever called Cincinnati home will find something familiar, something surprising, and something revealing in this glossy, full-color volume.
Columbus in 50 Maps
9781540270023
Regular price $30.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This full-color book of maps, one of Belt Publishing’s 50 Maps Series, presents the capital and biggest city in Ohio like you’ve never seen it before.
Columbus is a place perpetually in search of an identity. Once called a “cow town,” it is now a sprawling metropolitan area and home to the behemoth Ohio State University. How can one best represent the city, in all its complications and contradictions?
One way is through maps, as editor Brent Warren and cartographer Vicky Johnson-Dahl explore here. These fifty-plus maps show things that are inherently Columbus, from ComFest to the present and former locations of the city’s iconic arches. But you will also find maps that offer surprising ways of looking at the city, whether charting immigrant populations, LGBTQ+ landmarks, or mass transit that was never actually built. Divided into four sections—Situating the City, Getting to Know the City, Getting Around, and People and Places—Columbus in 50 Maps will excite current, former, and future Columbusites as well as people with an interest in the region or creative urban cartography.
The Boy from the Swamp
9781455628704
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A boy from the swamp, content with a simple existence, is encouraged by a mysterious alligator to explore another side of life.
Although the boy is reluctant to trust his strange new friend, a curious fascination compels him to accept the invitation. He ventures beyond the confines of his quiet swamp, learning much about the outside world and even more about himself.
Nighttime Ones
9781455628605
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%When it comes to exploring the world of these forest animals, bedtime is just the beginning.
Nighttime Ones is a children’s book for the soon-to-be-slumbering senses. From tracing the camouflaged numerals that correspond to the beautiful illustrations of woodland creatures to the pleasant rhyming text full of bedtime vocabulary, it is an adventure that can slip seamlessly into sleep. For those night owlets in the audience begging to stay up just a little longer, there are one hundred seek and find insects hidden throughout the story.
The Great Truffle Snuffle
9781467196109
Regular price $18.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%When a rule change threatens the big truffle contest, a pig and a pup must dig deep—because true friendship always finds a way!
Peri (a pig) and Tubs (a dog) are best friends who live at an orchard where magnificent truffles grow. They spend their days sniffing and (very gently!) digging in the rich soil. When Tubs' entry in the annual Truffle Dog Championship is threatened by a last-minute rule change, can the friends overcome the odds and win the day? On their own, they're at a disadvantage, but together nothing can stop these truffle snuffling friends!
Ulysses & Julia Grant's Missouri Love Story
9781540299994
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A Presidential Love Story
When a young officer newly graduated from West Point met the eldest daughter of a gruff Missouri slaveowner, farmer and land speculator, it was love at first sight. Ulysses Grant and Julia Dent courted at her family farm, White Haven, until he was called away to the Mexican-American War. Secretly engaged, Ulysses wrote tender letters to Julia between daring exploits in battle. Upon his return, they were married. Ulysses’s military career stagnated, and after a miserable period of separation while he was stationed on the West Coast, Ulysses resigned to join Julia at White Haven before his second stint during the Civil War. Authors Vicki and Jim Erwin relate the Grants’ early life, their courtship, their life in Missouri and how that life shaped their future.
Holocaust Refugees in Virginia
9781540299895
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A Lifeline from Darkness
More than a year before America entered World War II, a ship from Europe became one of the nation’s first and closest experiences with the wickedness of the Holocaust. As war raged across their homeland, dozens of Jews boarded the SS Quanza in the summer of 1940, desperate to escape Nazi evil. Tragically, the United States barred their entry. When Mexico denied them as well, it seemed that they would become the next victims of the Holocaust. But a lucky stop in Norfolk, Virginia, saved their lives. Sallie and Jacob Morewitz, lawyers who had fought for the Jewish community for years, rushed into court on their behalf, and Jewish and pro-refugee groups rallied to their cause. Even Eleanor Roosevelt stepped in. After many defeats, America welcomed them to a new, safe life.
Award-winning journalist Jason Norman unfolds this remarkable story of deliverance.
The W.T. Grant Company
9781540299833
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Possessed with a spirit of optimism and an innate gift for retailing savvy, entrepreneur William T. Grant revolutionized the nation’s retailing industry with the 1906 debut of his W.T. Grant Company department store in Lynn, Massachusetts. Taking aim at the lucrative yet untapped middle ground between the discount five-and-dime variety stores and traditional department stores of the era, he built a well-deserved reputation as the store “Known for Values.” Grants quickly became one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most beloved department store chains, encompassing 1,238 stores in forty-six states at its height in 1972. While the Grants stores are now just a fond memory, the legacy of William T. Grant continues to be remembered today, along with the vibrant philanthropic nonprofit William T. Grant Foundation, which he started in 1936.
True Crime Stories of the South
9781540299789
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Discover the South's Most Notorious Murders, Mysteries, and Criminal Masterminds
Journey from Texas to Virginia in this gripping collection of haunting criminal cases. Follow a relentless serial killer as he leaves a bloody trail across Louisiana and beyond, witness a cunning lonely-hearts swindler terrorize Texas, and uncover Arkansas's bizarre wave of strychnine poisonings that baffled investigators. Experience the supernatural when a West Virginia murder is revealed through dreams and meet a one-armed conjure-man whose murder-for-hire schemes shocked North Carolina.
Watch forensic science evolve as crimefighters expand their arsenal of detection tools in this compelling tour of the South's most notorious crimes, where fact proves stranger than fiction.
Crime writer Cathy Pickens brings a novelist’s eye to the sinister South and its defining—and quirky—crime stories.
The Black Belt of Virginia
9781540299734
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%History You Didn’t Learn in School
Discover powerful stories left out of most history books. Author Jeffrey Bennett reveals the hidden legacy of Black Virginians. From 1865 to 1877, over 80 Black politicians served across the state. Learn about a brave Black woman who spied on Confederate President Jefferson Davis while disguised as an enslaved worker.
See the history of more than seventy Black communities lost in Virginia. Read the story of a 135-year-old church and the meaning behind land passed down through generations. These stories show the strength and impact of Black families before and after slavery. Perfect for history lovers and older readers, this collection brings forgotten voices back to life.
Rancho Los Cerritos
9781540299758
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Once a twenty-seven-thousand-acre parcel named for the hills it features, Rancho Los Cerritos is a place where the past meets the present and provides a fascinating glimpse into California’s history.
Home of the Gabrielino-Tongva for more than five thousand years, the land was claimed and colonized by Spain and then Mexico before it became part of the United States. New Englander John Temple, together with his wife, Rafaela Cota, bought the land in the early 1800s. Through a workforce of Indigenous laborers, he built a unique two-story adobe to be the headquarters of a large-scale cattle ranch, propelling Temple and Rancho Los Cerritos to the forefront of Southern California’s prosperity.
Over the next two centuries, the Rancho adobe was home to gold rush miners, Mexican vaqueros, Chinese cooks, and more. These intrepid individuals persisted through feasts and famine, floods, droughts, and even war. Today, the adobe houses a historic museum and connects visitors to those who left an indelible mark on the region.
Join Dr. Leslie Reese as she shares the stories of the people who called Rancho Los Cerritos home.
The Great Railroad Strike in Ohio
9781540299741
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A work stoppage on the rails led to a fascinating moment in Ohio history.
As the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 made its way into Ohio, the state already had its share of problems. Tramps, men who’d taken to the road looking for work because of the economic depression of the 1870s, seemed to be overrunning the state. Railroads, one of Ohio’s biggest employers, cut jobs. Those not fired suffered from repeated cuts in wages and hours, making their already unsafe work conditions worse.
Strikes in neighboring states, instigated by another 10 percent wage cut on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, became violent and destructive. When they broke out in Ohio, something remarkable happened. Strikers remained mostly peaceful, avoiding the killing, looting, and vandalism seen elsewhere. Much of the credit for the path taken by Ohio must go to its level-headed governor, Thomas L. Young, who used the Ohio National Guard to great effect.
Southern Appalachian Folkways
9781540299727
Regular price $34.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Preserving Appalachian Heritage Through Traditional Crafts
Explore the heart of Southern Appalachia through its master artisans. The Artistic Preservation of Tradition highlights a tight-knit community of craftspeople, ages 32 to 92, who keep centuries-old techniques alive. From woodworking and pottery to music and storytelling, their work honors Appalachian history and culture. Meet legends like Willard Watson and Stanley Hicks, and discover modern innovators like Cory Plott and William Ritter. Author and artist Bob Plott brings these powerful stories to life in a heartfelt tribute to tradition and creativity. Perfect for readers who love local history, folk art, and handmade heritage, this book is a must-read for anyone drawn to the spirit of the mountains.
Blue the Crawfish
9781455628759
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Based on the true story of a crustacean who became a livestream sensation!
Follow Blue the Crawfish— from the moment he ended up in a bowl destined to be dinner to becoming a resident on Madison's kitchen shelf. He hung out with her on her livestreams for a couple of weeks and was loved by millions all over the world! The real Blue is happily living at the bottom of the canals in New Orleans, Louisiana, but his legacy will live on through this book!
Where'd You Go, Kitty?
9781455628490
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Join Cecilia on a heartwarming New Orleans adventure to find her lost best friend, Kitty!
After Cecilia catches “Kitty” at a Mardi Gras parade, the two become inseparable. Cecilia takes Kitty with her everywhere—City Park, the mall, Grandma’s house—until one day Cecilia wakes up and Kitty is gone. Teaming up with her parents, Cecilia then retraces her steps, looking high and low for her little best friend.
Based on a true story, this playful tale shows that the love in a kid’s heart can extend to the ends of the earth—or at least to the ends of the New Orleans metro area. Don’t miss your chance to join the search party and follow Cecilia to some of the city’s most iconic spots!
A Stir of Imagination
9781455628568
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This book takes young readers on a sweet journey of baking and decorating a cake with Amy and her pup, Charlee.
Readers will be encouraged to use their imagination while learning about the basics of baking, handwashing, kitchen safety, and the joys of sharing in a fun way. A buttercream icing recipe is included for little chefs to create their own delicious treats.