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The Home and School Reference Work: Plans and Methods

Catalog Number: 
Book Rocheleau, William F.
Date: 
1913
Volume: 
VII
Abstract: 
A reference work, published in 1913 aimed at facilitating efficient self-education. This volume serves and an index for the rest of the volumes of the Home and School Reference Work. It also provides outlines and plans for study as well as seeking to stimulate further questioning and research on the part of its readers.
Language: 
English
Format: 
Item Donor: 
Bruce

Fallen Prose

The Nature of Chicago

Catalog Number: 
Book, Abrams, Isabel S.
Date: 
1997
Abstract: 
A guidebook exploring out-of-doors activities and places to visit for the nature lover of Chicago.
Language: 
English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
1556523122

Paintings Pastels Sculptures

Catalog Number: 
Book, Botero, Fernando
Date: 
November 2nd-December 29th 2007
Abstract: 
Book of paintings, sculpture and drawings by celebrated Colombian artists Fernando Botero. His works were displayed at the KN Gallery in Chicago in honor of his 75th birthday.
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Forward message by the Consul General of Colombia
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9780979532313
Website: 

kngallery.com

Hands of the Heroes

Catalog Number: 
Book Slemmons, Kiff
Date: 
1987-1991
Edition: 
First
Abstract: 
"There are forty-three heroes in this book...Since I saw these monumental figures as icons...I decided on a size and shape for the hand that would depict them." The personalities and accomplishments of 43 iconic heroes are represented by Kiff Slemmons' jewelry-like pins shaped like hands. Each work stands as an allegory representing the qualities, virtues, and significance of each hero to Slemmons. Included is a biographic essay and poem that serve to give greater scope to the work; a largely pictorial work.
Language: 
English
Format: 
Publisher: 

CoReFab

Catalog Number: 
Book Eloueini, Ammar
Date: 
2005
Edition: 
First
Abstract: 
"ConReFab combines three words/ fields: Concepts + Representation + Fabrication. The book documents five completed projects by AEDS | Ammar Eloueini designed and implemented between 2003-2005."
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Abstract taken from back cover.
Format: 
Publisher: 
ISSN/ISBN: 
0974680079

Here Lies the Water

Catalog Number: 
Book, Steinbach Meredith
Date: 
1990
Edition: 
First Edition
Abstract: 
This novel centers around a pantheon of several characters with apparently different experiences living parallel lives. Mostly comprised of small fragments of scenes and flashes of narrative action, Steinbach uses overlapping of time and plot ambiguity to craft an unconventional story structure.
Language: 
English
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Contributors: 
ISSN/ISBN: 
0-929969-08-5

Entwined

Catalog Number: 
Book, Stone Beatrice
Date: 
1995
Edition: 
First Edition
Abstract: 
Entwined focuses on the life of a nearly silent 77-year-old woman, Lottie Mower, who has spent most of her life in mental institutions or nursing homes. A young woman, Charly, befriends her and becomes ensnared in the net of emotions that have caused Lottie's silence. Charly begins dreaming the old woman's young life and finds herself inextricably linked to Lottie's toils that landed her in Lima State Hospital.
Language: 
English
Subjects: 
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Publisher: 
ISSN/ISBN: 
1-879427-21-4

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