Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873512731
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award
Lost Twin Cities
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873512731
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873512731
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award
Twin Cities Noir
Author: Julie Schaper
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617751618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Local editors Schaper and Horwitz have assembled a noteworthy collection of noir-infused stories mixed with laughter...The Akashic noir short-story anthologies are avidly sought and make ideal samplers for regional mystery collecting." --Library Journal "Crime fans who missed the first round will find this expanded version worthwhile." --Publishers Weekly "The best pieces in the collection turn the clich s of the genre on their head . . . and despite the unseemly subject matter, the stories are often surprisingly funny." --City Pages (Minneapolis) "If you've never read an Akashic Noir book, Twin Cities Noir is a fine place to start." --San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review "A fun...read...particularly ripe for picking by locals who'll delight in recognizing their stomping grounds in the stories, but with enough unexpected turns to make it worthwhile for those outside the Midwest, too." --KnightsArts Brand-new stories from John Jodzio, Tom Kaczynski, and Peter Schilling, Jr., in addition to the original volume's stories by David Housewright, Steve Thayer, Judith Guest, Mary Logue, Bruce Rubenstein, K.J. Erickson, William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart, Brad Zellar, Mary Sharratt, Pete Hautman, Larry Millett, Quinton Skinner, Gary Bush, and Chris Everheart. "St. Paul was originally called Pig's Eye's Landing and was named after Pig's Eye Parrant--trapper, moonshiner, and proprietor of the most popular drinking establishment on the Mississippi. Traders, river rats, missionaries, soldiers, land speculators, fur trappers, and Indian agents congregated in his establishment and made their deals. When Minnesota became a territory in 1849, the town leaders, realizing that a place called Pig's Eye might not inspire civic confidence, changed the name to St. Paul, after the largest church in the city . . . Across the river, Minneapolis has its own sordid story. By the turn of the twentieth century it was considered one of the most crooked cities in the nation. Mayor Albert Alonzo Ames, with the assistance of the chief of police, his brother Fred, ran a city so corrupt that according to Lincoln Steffans its 'deliberateness, invention, and avarice has never been equaled.' As recently as the mid-'90s, Minneapolis was called 'Murderopolis' due to a rash of killings that occurred over a long hot summer . . . Every city has its share of crime, but what makes the Twin Cities unique may be that we have more than our share of good writers to chronicle it. They are homegrown and they know the territory--how the cities look from the inside, out . . ."
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617751618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Local editors Schaper and Horwitz have assembled a noteworthy collection of noir-infused stories mixed with laughter...The Akashic noir short-story anthologies are avidly sought and make ideal samplers for regional mystery collecting." --Library Journal "Crime fans who missed the first round will find this expanded version worthwhile." --Publishers Weekly "The best pieces in the collection turn the clich s of the genre on their head . . . and despite the unseemly subject matter, the stories are often surprisingly funny." --City Pages (Minneapolis) "If you've never read an Akashic Noir book, Twin Cities Noir is a fine place to start." --San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review "A fun...read...particularly ripe for picking by locals who'll delight in recognizing their stomping grounds in the stories, but with enough unexpected turns to make it worthwhile for those outside the Midwest, too." --KnightsArts Brand-new stories from John Jodzio, Tom Kaczynski, and Peter Schilling, Jr., in addition to the original volume's stories by David Housewright, Steve Thayer, Judith Guest, Mary Logue, Bruce Rubenstein, K.J. Erickson, William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart, Brad Zellar, Mary Sharratt, Pete Hautman, Larry Millett, Quinton Skinner, Gary Bush, and Chris Everheart. "St. Paul was originally called Pig's Eye's Landing and was named after Pig's Eye Parrant--trapper, moonshiner, and proprietor of the most popular drinking establishment on the Mississippi. Traders, river rats, missionaries, soldiers, land speculators, fur trappers, and Indian agents congregated in his establishment and made their deals. When Minnesota became a territory in 1849, the town leaders, realizing that a place called Pig's Eye might not inspire civic confidence, changed the name to St. Paul, after the largest church in the city . . . Across the river, Minneapolis has its own sordid story. By the turn of the twentieth century it was considered one of the most crooked cities in the nation. Mayor Albert Alonzo Ames, with the assistance of the chief of police, his brother Fred, ran a city so corrupt that according to Lincoln Steffans its 'deliberateness, invention, and avarice has never been equaled.' As recently as the mid-'90s, Minneapolis was called 'Murderopolis' due to a rash of killings that occurred over a long hot summer . . . Every city has its share of crime, but what makes the Twin Cities unique may be that we have more than our share of good writers to chronicle it. They are homegrown and they know the territory--how the cities look from the inside, out . . ."
The Mystery in the Twin Cities
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 063507964X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa fly The Mystery Girl to the Twin Cities to attend the freezing St. Paul Winter Carnival and quickly learn that the Winter Carnival Medallion has been stolen. Christina and Grant team up with a pair of twins to help solve the mystery of the missing medallion. The kids follow a series of clues that will lead them in and out of the Twin Cities including visiting the Mall of America, going on an ice-fishing adventure, and dog sledding through a park. LOOK what's inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! Places in Minnesota: Saint Paul Š Minneapolis Š Rice Park Š Pioneer Press Building Š Winter Carnival Ice Palace Š Saint Paul Hotel Š Landmark Center Š Minnehaha Falls Š Saint Anthony Falls Š Mall of America Educational Items: Earthquake in Haiti Š Winter Carnival Š The Twin Cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul Mississippi River Š Ice Fishing Š Dog sledding Š History of Nordic immigration to Minnesota Š Mars Š Minnesota's nickname Šthe Gopher State Š Minnehaha Falls Š Amazing Mirror Maze Š Dakota Indians Š Wild animals of Minnesota: Starnose Mole, Walleyes Š Skyway Systems of Saiint Paul and Minneapolis Š Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Š Minnesota food - Lutafisk Š Klondike Kate and the Gold Rush of the 1800s Famous People: King Boreas legend and the Vulcan Krewe Š Peanuts and Charles Schulz Š Henry Mower Rice Š Ma Barker's gang Š Alvin 'Creepy' Karpis Š F. Scott Fitzgerald Š Francis Scott Key Š Laura Ingalls Wilder Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.4 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 143638 Lexile Measure: 700 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 063507964X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa fly The Mystery Girl to the Twin Cities to attend the freezing St. Paul Winter Carnival and quickly learn that the Winter Carnival Medallion has been stolen. Christina and Grant team up with a pair of twins to help solve the mystery of the missing medallion. The kids follow a series of clues that will lead them in and out of the Twin Cities including visiting the Mall of America, going on an ice-fishing adventure, and dog sledding through a park. LOOK what's inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! Places in Minnesota: Saint Paul Š Minneapolis Š Rice Park Š Pioneer Press Building Š Winter Carnival Ice Palace Š Saint Paul Hotel Š Landmark Center Š Minnehaha Falls Š Saint Anthony Falls Š Mall of America Educational Items: Earthquake in Haiti Š Winter Carnival Š The Twin Cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul Mississippi River Š Ice Fishing Š Dog sledding Š History of Nordic immigration to Minnesota Š Mars Š Minnesota's nickname Šthe Gopher State Š Minnehaha Falls Š Amazing Mirror Maze Š Dakota Indians Š Wild animals of Minnesota: Starnose Mole, Walleyes Š Skyway Systems of Saiint Paul and Minneapolis Š Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Š Minnesota food - Lutafisk Š Klondike Kate and the Gold Rush of the 1800s Famous People: King Boreas legend and the Vulcan Krewe Š Peanuts and Charles Schulz Š Henry Mower Rice Š Ma Barker's gang Š Alvin 'Creepy' Karpis Š F. Scott Fitzgerald Š Francis Scott Key Š Laura Ingalls Wilder Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.4 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 143638 Lexile Measure: 700 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40
The Mystery in the Twin Cities Teacher's Guide
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 0635079607
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Companion Teacher's Guide to The Mystery in the Twin Cities! The Teacher's Guide is a supplemental page-by-page guide that gives you additional activities to enhance the student's learning opportunities by using cross-curricular materials. The Teacher's Guide includes a page-by-page guide filled with vocabulary, science, geography, math culture and more. You become the expert and we have done all the research.
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 0635079607
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Companion Teacher's Guide to The Mystery in the Twin Cities! The Teacher's Guide is a supplemental page-by-page guide that gives you additional activities to enhance the student's learning opportunities by using cross-curricular materials. The Teacher's Guide includes a page-by-page guide filled with vocabulary, science, geography, math culture and more. You become the expert and we have done all the research.
Twin Cities Then and Now
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An engaging, startling look at the dramatic evolution of landscapes in Minneapolis and St. Paul from the vantage point of their relatively static streets, in seventy-two historic black-and-white photographs, taken from the 1880's to the late 1950's, coupled with informative essays.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An engaging, startling look at the dramatic evolution of landscapes in Minneapolis and St. Paul from the vantage point of their relatively static streets, in seventy-two historic black-and-white photographs, taken from the 1880's to the late 1950's, coupled with informative essays.
Once There Were Castles
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452933111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Take a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452933111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
Take a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities
AIA Guide to the Twin Cities
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN: 9780873515405
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Get ready to discover the great architectural mecca that is Minneapolis and St. Paul. The first comprehensive, illustrated handbook of its kind, AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is the ultimate source to the architectural riches of the metropolitan area. Organized by neighborhood and featuring a wealth of sites--from the highest point on the Minneapolis skyline to the modest St. Paul bungalow vibrant with historical and architectural significance--this invaluable reference has it all: -Illuminating entries for more than 3,000 buildings -Behind-the-scenes details of the structures and their architects -Lively information about local history and regional styles -Highlights of important buildings nearly lost in time -Sixty easy-to-read maps that pinpoint the location of every structure -Dozens of planned walking and driving tours -Over 1,000 photos that illustrate significant buildings and features Retired Pioneer Press architecture critic Larry Millett has spent more than two decades researching and exploring the architectural heritage of the Twin Cities. Millett's AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is your ticket to the best tour in town. Sponsored in part by the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. Larry Millett has written extensively about Twin Cities architecture. His books include Lost Twin Cities, Twin Cities Then and Now, and Strange Days, Dangerous Nights (all MHS Press), as well as a series of mystery novels featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN: 9780873515405
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Get ready to discover the great architectural mecca that is Minneapolis and St. Paul. The first comprehensive, illustrated handbook of its kind, AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is the ultimate source to the architectural riches of the metropolitan area. Organized by neighborhood and featuring a wealth of sites--from the highest point on the Minneapolis skyline to the modest St. Paul bungalow vibrant with historical and architectural significance--this invaluable reference has it all: -Illuminating entries for more than 3,000 buildings -Behind-the-scenes details of the structures and their architects -Lively information about local history and regional styles -Highlights of important buildings nearly lost in time -Sixty easy-to-read maps that pinpoint the location of every structure -Dozens of planned walking and driving tours -Over 1,000 photos that illustrate significant buildings and features Retired Pioneer Press architecture critic Larry Millett has spent more than two decades researching and exploring the architectural heritage of the Twin Cities. Millett's AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is your ticket to the best tour in town. Sponsored in part by the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. Larry Millett has written extensively about Twin Cities architecture. His books include Lost Twin Cities, Twin Cities Then and Now, and Strange Days, Dangerous Nights (all MHS Press), as well as a series of mystery novels featuring Sherlock Holmes.
The Surrogate
Author: Toni Halleen
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006307009X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
“The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut centering on a vulnerable newborn and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!”—Patry Francis, bestselling author of All the Children Are Home Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest, desperate for a child with her new husband, Hal. Their hope rests with Cally, a nineteen-year- old who wants to go to college—but doesn’t have the cash. The arrangement seems perfect for everyone. But within a day of the baby’s birth, Cally has a change of heart—and engineers a harrowing escape from the hospital with the newborn. When Ruth and Hal discover that Cally and their daughter are gone, a whole series of doubts and secrets is revealed, and the difference between right and wrong is no longer clear. Set in the vast, sparsely populated upper reaches of northern Minnesota in the middle of winter, The Surrogate follows Ruth, Hal, Cally, through a maze of thought-provoking questions about the nature of family, love, and relationships: What would you do for your partner, when the going gets tough? How much is a pregnancy “worth”? And who, if anyone, “deserves” to be a mother? With its realistic portrayal of surrogacy and motherhood, 'The Surrogate' is a thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Toni Halleen's writing is both literary and suspenseful, making this a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006307009X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
“The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut centering on a vulnerable newborn and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!”—Patry Francis, bestselling author of All the Children Are Home Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest, desperate for a child with her new husband, Hal. Their hope rests with Cally, a nineteen-year- old who wants to go to college—but doesn’t have the cash. The arrangement seems perfect for everyone. But within a day of the baby’s birth, Cally has a change of heart—and engineers a harrowing escape from the hospital with the newborn. When Ruth and Hal discover that Cally and their daughter are gone, a whole series of doubts and secrets is revealed, and the difference between right and wrong is no longer clear. Set in the vast, sparsely populated upper reaches of northern Minnesota in the middle of winter, The Surrogate follows Ruth, Hal, Cally, through a maze of thought-provoking questions about the nature of family, love, and relationships: What would you do for your partner, when the going gets tough? How much is a pregnancy “worth”? And who, if anyone, “deserves” to be a mother? With its realistic portrayal of surrogacy and motherhood, 'The Surrogate' is a thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Toni Halleen's writing is both literary and suspenseful, making this a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas.
Twin Cities
Author: Jose Pimienta
Publisher: Random House Graphic
ISBN: 0593180658
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS • A critically acclaimed graphic novel with rave reviews about this timely story featuring middle school twins living on the Mexico-US border and trying to discover exactly who they are – together or apart. “Transcendentally good.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Being twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one goes to middle school in Mexico and the other across the border in California, can that bond withstand the distance? Luis Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, while Luisa Teresa crosses the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California. As they try to embrace new experiences close to and far from home, the twins hit obstacles: like making new friends and navigating school pressure without the other one for support. Fernando and Teresa finally have the chance to stand on their . . . isn’t that what the always wanted? A unique and timely story about siblings, middle school, and peer pressure from rising star Jose Pimienta, Twin Cities is at once a relatable contemporary story and much-needed window into an experience so many kids can relate to but has rarely been seen in children’s graphic novels. "From start to finish, Twin Cities is a superbly crafted work of art and emotion that marks Pimienta as a creator to watch." —BookPage, starred review
Publisher: Random House Graphic
ISBN: 0593180658
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS • A critically acclaimed graphic novel with rave reviews about this timely story featuring middle school twins living on the Mexico-US border and trying to discover exactly who they are – together or apart. “Transcendentally good.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Being twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one goes to middle school in Mexico and the other across the border in California, can that bond withstand the distance? Luis Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, while Luisa Teresa crosses the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California. As they try to embrace new experiences close to and far from home, the twins hit obstacles: like making new friends and navigating school pressure without the other one for support. Fernando and Teresa finally have the chance to stand on their . . . isn’t that what the always wanted? A unique and timely story about siblings, middle school, and peer pressure from rising star Jose Pimienta, Twin Cities is at once a relatable contemporary story and much-needed window into an experience so many kids can relate to but has rarely been seen in children’s graphic novels. "From start to finish, Twin Cities is a superbly crafted work of art and emotion that marks Pimienta as a creator to watch." —BookPage, starred review
The Last Kind Word
Author: David Housewright
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125000960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Millionaire and unlicensed P.I. Rushmore McKenzie agrees to go undercover to help the ATF track a cache of stolen gunsNafter all, what could possibly go wrong?
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125000960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Millionaire and unlicensed P.I. Rushmore McKenzie agrees to go undercover to help the ATF track a cache of stolen gunsNafter all, what could possibly go wrong?