Destination Heartland

The Midwest's place at the crossroads of the nation makes it a rich travel destination for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the United States. Cynthia Clampitt's guide to heartland historical sites invites readers to live the past, whether it's watching a battlefield reenactment or wandering the grounds of an ancient Native American city. From the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to the Chinese American Museum, Clampitt uncovers the fascinating stories behind these quintessentially Midwestern places while offering valuable tips for getting the most out of your visit. She also ventures beyond the typical scope of guidebooks to include historic restaurants, small-town museums, and other overlooked gems perfect for turning that quick day trip into a leisurely itinerary. An informative handbook and introduction to the Midwest's colorful past, Destination Heartland provides travelers with a knowledgeable companion on the highways and backroads of history. States covered in the book: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

This book is designed for women as well as men to help a man/woman take his or her relationship to another level. There is so much out there that can strengthen a relationship as well as destroy it. So if you are looking for a little spark to rekindle your relationship, you're reading the right book. Some things in this book may work for you, and some things may not. It's really up to you what you get out of reading this book. It's going to boil down to how much dedication and patience you have to make your relationship into something special day by day for the rest of your life. So I took the main factors, and I have broken them down so you can understand and implement them. Just like with your job, if you don't put in any effort, you will get no results and even get fired. As well as your relationship, if you don't put in any effort, your spouse will leave you for someone else that will treat him or her the way they want to be treated. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. I know you ladies just would like to aim this book at your man, but remember, it takes two. So you're going to get as much as you put into it as well. Most women are looking for that perfect relationship or person. No one's perfect. If someone's new in your life, they have to learn you just as much as you have to learn them. I'm just giving you the tool to help you learn your significant other to the best of your ability. The dos and don'ts, as well as the hows and whens. So if you're ready to get started and you think you have what it takes, continue to read. You might want to highlight things that catch your attention 'cause if they catch your attention, most likely it's something that may catch your significant other's attention as well. These are going to be the things you're going to want to try first. Like I said before, some things may not work. But don't give up; just move on, and try something else 'cause everyone is different. Certain things will spark, and certain things won't. So that's where your learning about your significant other comes in. I've helped a lot of relationships as well as took my relationships to another level. So that's why I'm writing this book now. Many of my friends and family wanted me to share my knowledge with you all, so I said, "Why not? Can't hurt." Your only weakness is not putting in any effort to achieve happiness.

The story of one of the most successful OSS operations of World War II.

Food historian Cynthia Clampitt pens the epic story of what happened when Mesoamerican farmers bred a nondescript grass into a staff of life so prolific, so protean, that it represents nothing less than one of humankind's greatest achievements. Blending history with expert reportage, she traces the disparate threads that have woven corn into the fabric of our diet, politics, economy, science, and cuisine. At the same time she explores its future as a source of energy and the foundation of seemingly limitless green technologies. The result is a bourbon-to-biofuels portrait of the astonishing plant that sustains the world.

Many cities across the world continue to grapple with long-standing urban challenges even as new ones emerge. With each crisis, cities address these perennial (e.g. decentralization of urban cores and revitalising the city centre), nascent, and emergent (work-life balance, digitization of social-economy) urban challenges with a greater sense of urgency. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to signpost future pathways of cities, drawing on the experiences of the city-state of Singapore.

"McEvoy deftly manages his busy plot while liberally spicing it with intriguing racing stories."—Publishers Weekly Irreverent Jack Doyle has worn many hats, one or two blown off by his irrepressible temper. A former boxer, advertising rep, and publicity man, Jack's midlife career has been shaped by the world of thoroughbred horse racing and dark deeds therein. So it's no surprise when two FBI agents he's sleuthed with before pressure him to identify an animal activist who is carrying out "mercy killings" of retired race horses donated to Midwestern university veterinary schools. Plus two Chicago senior citizens are being threatened by an imperious Internet millionaire intent on owning their beloved horse. Then a call comes from Ireland where the life of Jack's friend Niall Hanratty, the noted bookmaker, is under attack from an unknown enemy. Meanwhile Doyle's nemesis Harvey Rexroth, the rapacious media mogul Jack helped put into federal prison, enlists a fellow inmate, a Mobconnected attorney, to have Jack killed. Carrying out this contract will be W. D. Wiems, a brilliant, frighteningly warped University of Kansas student who has eagerly launched a career of murder for hire. Fast tracking, Jack visits vet schools while juggling pieces of investigations near home and traveling twice to Ireland where his quest to find Hanratty's enemy takes him to Kinsale, Connemara, and a Dublin slum. Meanwhile the vicious contract killer is, all unknown, tracking Jack...

A comprehensive guide from an expert on the region includes hundreds of lodging, dining, recreational, and cultural recommendations. With the same unerring compass that has come to define the Great Destinations guides, Baker reveals why the Dominican Republic is far and away the most popular destination in the Caribbean. From brilliant green mountains to pristine white-sand beaches, extraordinary restaurants to luxury resorts, the Dominican Republic is full of surprises. For instance, no other Caribbean isle can compare when it comes to bird- and wildlife-watching: the Dominican Republic teems with exotic birds and reptiles, many of which live nowhere else in the world. With this guide in hand you’ll learn where to book the best wildlife tours; where to go to explore the island’s ancient history; how to navigate rustic trails and Colonial city streets; where to find the best golfing, water sports, and nightlife—and so much more. As in all Great Destinations guides, there are more than 100 photographs and detailed maps—everything you need to make the most of your visit.