Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History

The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History is a wonderful blend, a book like no other. Much like a recipe that offers delightful combinations to entice the senses, this book is a delectable mixture of culinary delights and reflections on the rich cultural history of Chicago’s diverse communities. The book is organized into 18 sections, one for each ethnic community, with a short history and recipes which help to define each immigrant group. Additionally, hundreds of digitally enhanced historic photographs help to tell their story. And for the reader, photographs of the finished recipes will help you when you attempt to reproduce their culinary efforts. You and your family will enjoy and cherish this book for years to come.

Joplin Souvenir Album

This book contains a cross section of short stories that represent a slice of Joplin’s rich history. The colorful ancestors from this city provided the driving force behind many of the essays. This volume chronicles the lives of both the ordinary and the extraordinary citizen. Included are chapters on sporting and social events, local businesses, employment, and military service. You will certainly enjoy uncovering these interesting stories from Joplin’s past. Soft cover, 8.5-x-11 inches, 160 pages with more than 190 digitally enhanced black & white photographs, beautiful front cover with colorized historical photograph.

EFCA Church

Trace the background of this modern denomination to its roots in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The “free church” movement began in the mid-19th century when believers sought to break away from the established, state-controlled religious institutions in Europe.
• Chapters chronicle the growth of church members and leaders, overseas missions, annual conferences, volunteer work, and the development of academic universities.

• 72-page hard cover, 12-x-9 inches, over 150 digitally enhanced black & white photographs, matte-finished paper for easy reading, front cover with colorized historical photograph

• Jim Forstrom is currently the archivist for the Evangelical Free Church of America. Ordained in 1965, he served as an E.F.C.A. minister for 27 years as well as teaching part-time at Trinity College for 13 years. Jim attended Iowa State University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

I Remember Nonna

Through a celebration of Nonna’s folk tales, medicinal remedies, superstitions, pithy proverbs, and 33 distinct dessert recipes from the Italian Hill in St. Louis, Eleanore Berra Marfisi spins a tale of the Italian-immigrant Nonna and the children and grandchildren she raised. With little money to spend on a physician, Nonna became well-versed in the art of healing. Eleanore Berra Marfisi, author of Saint Louis Italians: The Hill and Beyond, is the most prolific and knowledgeable writer in St. Louis of “All things Italian.” 104 pages, 250 digitally enhanced photographs, hardbound volume.

Reading, Writing, Religion:

A Pictorial History Of Peoria's Schools and Churches

We invite you to take this special pictorial journey through the history of Peoria’s churches and schools. Whether you attended Peoria High School or Manuel, Woodruff, Richwoods, Spalding, Bergan or even Bradley University, opening this book brings back the memories.

• A look at the history of Peoria churches is like looking at the soul of the city.

• A book not to be missed by anyone connected with the Peoria community.

• The attractive dust jacket features three paintings by noted Peoria artist Dean Howard.

• 8-1/2 X 11 inches, 168 pages, hardbound, laminated full-color dust jacket, sewn binding for durability, matte-finished paper for easy reading, classic gold leaf design on cover.

Author: Monica Vest Wheeler is an experienced writer, historical researcher, and historian. In 1994, she authored The Grandest Views, marking the centennial of the Peoria Park District. She has authored three books in the Peoria History Series.

The Hill: Its History, Its Recipe - First Edition

This book is a fascinating and unique perspective of The Hill, a staunch Italian-American neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. With remarkable photographs and informative text, this 200-page, hardbound volume covers more than a century of the Hill’s history, from early Italian immigration to today’s vibrant community. The book also features the popular recipes from four of the Hill’s nationally acclaimed restaurants: Cunetto House of Pasta, Dominic’s, Charlie Gitto’s "On the Hill," and Giovanni’s. Additionally, 24 local Hill residents have contributed their favorite traditional family recipes. Simply put, this book seeks to bring you the best of the Hill; its history, its food, its people, and its heart.

The Hill: Its History, Its Recipes - Second Edition

This book is a fascinating and unique perspective of The Hill, a staunch Italian-American neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. With remarkable photographs and informative text, this 200-page, hardbound volume covers more than a century of the Hill’s history, from early Italian immigration to today’s vibrant community. The book also features the popular recipes from four of the Hill’s nationally acclaimed restaurants: Cunetto House of Pasta, Dominic’s, Charlie Gitto’s "On the Hill," and Giovanni’s. Additionally, 24 local Hill residents have contributed their favorite traditional family recipes. Simply put, this book seeks to bring you the best of the Hill; its history, its food, its people, and its heart.