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"Gregg Shapiro's stunning debut marks the arrival of a new master poet on the scene. His work blows me away. -Greg Herren *

"Highland Park represents one of the finest examples of late 19th century suburban development. Its abundant natural beauty was quickly recognized and preserved by the visionary design of two well-known landscape architects, Horace W.S. Cleveland and William M.R. French. Capitalizing on the setting and boasting "good schools, good churches and good society," the Highland Park Building Company transformed the scenic village into one one of the most desirable communities on Chicago's North Shore, attracting socially prominent residents who built gracious lakefront estates and quiet country homes along its bluffs and shady lanes. Historic photographs illustrate the transformation from forest and farmland to a fashionable residential community and capture the social, civic, and business accomplishments of Highland Park's early citizens. The city's early progress and prosperity are celebrated in this book."

"A Clean Slate chronicles the days of Kelly McGraw, a Chicago woman who suddenly can't remember the last five months of her life, a time when she was dumped by her soon-to-be fiancé and laid off by the company she thought would make her partner. Overwhelmed and confused but otherwise feeling wonderful, she begins to realize that she has a clean slate in life." *

"Each (poem) is a window opening into beauty and fluency. There is every shade of happiness and sadness, anger and peace in this collection. Their effortless renderings of a civilized mind in touch with an often mad world are often part of their mystery." *

"The Waukegan Historical Society was founded in 1968 to help keep the city's history alive. Through numerous programs and presentations the society has provided a record of many of the contributors to Waukegan's growth and importance. Publication of a photo record seems like a natural continuation of this mission. The memorable images collected in "Waukegan, Illinois" are of those people and events that made the city great, and were selected from the society's archives. We hope that many memories may be sparked as one wanders through our collective past."

"The hero of Heart Lessons is one Michael Prescott, a student in a comprehensive Chicago high school, who keeps a diary of the events that he observes both at home and in school." *

Trzy Uklony is a book of poetry by Robert Pawel Redlinski. Most of the poems are in Polish, but a few at the end are in English.

"The remarkable city of Naperville, Illinois, Illinois began as an agrarian community in the mid-1800s. The rich prairie filled the grain elevators and cattle were shipped to the Chicago "Yards." Through the medium of historic photographs, this book captures the evolution of the people of Naperville, from the mid-1800s to the present day."

"This cogent study of Pedro Almodovar's film career combines acute and original readings of the director's fifteen feature films with insightful discussion of the contexts of their production and reception." -Kathleen M. Vernon *

"Schaumberg has come a long way over the years. Through a collection of over 200 vintage images, author Betsy Armistead highlights the remarkable contrasts between the community's rural past and dynamic present. Featuring images of of the village's founding fathers, land, and landmarks, "Schaumburg" chronicles the evolution and transformation of this unique community."