More than a century before airlines placed it at the center of their systems, Chicago was already the nation's transportation hub –from Union Station, passengers could reach major cities on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts as well as countless points in between. Chicago’s history is tightly linked to its railroads. Railroad historian Fred Ash begins in the mid 1800’s, when Chicago dominated Midwest trade and was referred to as the "Railroad Capital of the World." During this period, swings in the political climate significantly modified the relationship between the local government and its largest landholders, the railroads. From here, Ash highlights competition at the turn of the twentieth century between railroad companies that greatly influenced Chicago’s urban landscape. Profiling the fascinating stories of businessmen, politicians, workers, and immigrants whose everyday lives were affected by the bustling transportation hub, Ash documents the impact Union Station had on the growing city and the entire Midwest. Featuring more than 100 photographs of the famous beaux art architecture, Chicago Union Station is a beautifully illustrated tribute to one of America’s overlooked treasures.

Chicago Union Station (Railroads Past and Present)

Arts & Photography

Ash, Fred

Photography & Video

Indiana University Press

The Ungrammer Book: A Practical Guide for Proper Usage

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Vantage Pr

Inspiration for a Man Cave

When Jesus taught, he used illustrations from everyday life, farming, sheep herding, even dish washing. Inspiration for a Man Cave follows that example and provides a series of 100 daily readings based upon real life experiences that men enjoy--fishing, cars, building, gardening and sailing--and relates these to biblical teaching. This book inspires men to look around them and see that God speaks to them everywhere.
The author, besides being a pastor and an editor of Christian magazines, is also an avid fisherman, boater and gardener who also likes cars and woodworking.

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Elm Hill

The Dog Who Wanted to Play

Children's Books

Animals

Siretona Kids

Jesse and the Elves

Literature & Fiction

Siretona Creative

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