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Ten love poems by suburban Geneva poet Jason Sturner. The poems make much use of imagery from domestic life and the natural world. Illustrations on front and back covers are by Bethany Thompson.

Collection of more than twenty poems by suburban Geneva poet Jason Sturner. Romantic love is a common theme. The cover illustration is by Linus Gog and the concluding piece, "Road," is by English singer-songwriter Nick Drake (1948-74).

Gwendolyn Brooks offers a primer to children on how to start writing poetry, and includes eight of her own poems intended especially for children.

Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks on black identity.

Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks on social conditions in late-apartheid South Africa, using Winnie Mandela as a creative lens.

Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks on Chicago culture and politics, including the mayoral election of Harold Washington.

Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks, treating contemporary racial and political issues.

"Around the world the name "Chicago" conjures up images of the Roaring Twenties, speakeasies, cops and robbers, and "Scarface" Al Capone. In Mystery Reader's Walking Guide: Chicago, author Alzina Stone Dale brings all of this-and more-to life in 10 walking tours of Chicago's neighborhoods, as described in the works of Sara Paretsky, Craig Rice, and more than 70 other mystery writers Each Walk is accompanied by an easy-to-follow map of your route, as well as recommended restaurants and places of interest along the way, presented in a style that is evocative of the great writers, books and sleuths identified with the Windy City."

A collection of comics. Part two of of Mother Come Home.

"Kate McDermott has choices to make: Should she stick with her teaching job or return to her family's neglected Las Vegas business? Meanwhile, Kate must juggle two loves: ex-husband Keith and her new business partner, CJ Clemons. "Things unravel when Kate learns that she is pregnant, then discovers Keith has hidden a relationship with his new partner, too. What road will she take? After all, she divorced him following a fling with another partner. "The past is turned on its ear at warp speed. Kate's parents reluctantly keep her hidden revelation and Kate herself is shocked to find out that Aunt Didi has kept a powerful secret for 30 long years. "As with all tales, this one involves twists, turns and plenty of surprises - not the least of which reveals the unknown ally Keith has acquired when he tries to reconnect with Kate."