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by William B. Faherty SJ and Mark Scott Abeln
9781933370835
Hardcover, 8.5 x 11
176 pages
$32.95

The history of the Catholic Church in St. Louis is dominated by strong personalities and architectural grandeur. In Catholic St. Louis, rich text and photography capture the people and places that have defined Catholicism in a historic, and historically Catholic, city. Renowned historian William Barnaby Faherty, S.J., delivers concise historical sketches of the integral people and the landmark houses of worship; and photographer Mark Scott Abeln captures nearly forty different area churches in majestic fashion.

By Ann Hazelwood
9781933370842
193337084X
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
120 pages
$14.95

100 Best Kept Secrets in Missouri author Ann Hazelwood takes readers on a culinary adventure through the Show Me State, highlighting special places that serve up distinctive dishes. "Throwed rolls" in Sikeston, "crumbly burgers" in Troy, barbequed ribs in Kansas City, toasted ravioli in St. Louis, and more are served up in this mouthwatering, not to mention handy, guide to one-of-a-kind food destinations.

By Jo Beck
9781933370804
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
112 pages
$18.00

Presently known for horse farms, forward-thinking urban planning, and high end housing, Wildwood-steeped in history and natural beauty-invented itself in the early 1990s to become one of Missouri's newest and largest cities. Author Jo Beck digs into the city's rich past in the latest installment of the Reedy Community Series.

By Patricia Corrigan
9781933370705
hardcover, 9 x 9
148 pages
$29.95

Eating St. Louis serves up stories and photos of the places, people, and comestibles that have come to define and feed our fair city. Mouth-watering color photos of food-as well as historic images that recall our culinary heritage-season every page. Author and former Post-Dispatch restaurant critic Patricia Corrigan offers little-known tales about local restaurants, food manufacturers, groceries, and specialty food shops. Corrigan also raises a glass to local breweries, wineries and iconic watering holes. Eating St. Louis will stimulate your intellectual appetite, feed your soul, and make you proud to have a seat at the metropolitan area's table!

By Marilynne Bradley
9781933370712
softcover, 11 x 8.5
112 pages
$25.00

St. Louis in Watercolor is a compilation of information about borrowed ideas and famous firsts in St. Louis architecture. Many of St. Louis's buildings are re-creations or interpretations borrowed from other well-known structures around the world. Artist Marilynne Bradley captures these places in rich watercolors to preserve historic scenes that may not last forever. Introduction by local preservation historian Esley Hamilton.

By Ann Zanaboni
9781933370316
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
120 pages
$18.00

Originally marketed as "country living in the city" by developer Cyrus Crane Willmore, St. Louis Hills remains an idyllic, slow-paced suburb within the city proper. The neighborhood has maintained its charm as well as its small businesses-a meat market, a barbershop, and a frozen custard stand. St. Louis Hills tells the story behind the famous Ted Drewes, Hampton Village, the various corner churches and the pastoral Francis Park. No two houses are alike in St. Louis Hills, creating a unique architectural gem in the city of St. Louis. This is a unique and fascinating look at one of the city's best-kept neighborhoods.

By Adalbert K. Dietz
9781933370699
softcover, 5 x 7
96 pages
$9.99

A pocket compendium of historical attractions and highlights, Snippets of St. Louis serves as a handy reference and guide for natives and visitors alike. Snippets, written by local historian and tour guide Adalbert K. Dietz, lists and describes the sites and events that define our city. Featured are the Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, Lemp Brewery, Anheuser-Busch, Soulard, Benton Place, Wainwright Building, Campbell House, City Museum, Magic House, Cahokia Mounds, Bellefontaine Cemetery, Meramec Caverns, and more!

By Robbi Courtaway
9781933370378
softcover, 6 x 9
416 pages
$22.95

St. Louis truly was "wetter than the Mississippi" during the prohibition years, rife with saloons and scandals. This 18-chapter volume takes the reader back to this fascinating period; lively narratives focus on the greater St. Louis area, and include stories from outstate Missouri and Illinois. The book's centerpiece features the 1920s-era gangs who specialized in bootleg booze and bloodshed. Also featured are the brewing and wine industries, law enforcement, nightspots around town, a failed whiskey-siphoning scheme, and more.

Eds. Despotis, Korte, and Lary
9781933370385
softcover, 7 x 10
326 pages
$24.99

The Second World War was the largest armed conflict in human history. Those who served–as infantry personnel, truck drivers, medics, radio operators, clerks, factory workers–provided the means to defeat fascism through tireless effort and heroic sacrifice. Their stories come to light in Victory Through Valor. Filled with interviews of more than 100 World War II veterans and their wives, this book recounts the experiences of the combat troops and support personnel, as well as those who remained behind on the home front.

By John Dudley
9781933370729
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
128 pages
$18.00

The Fighting Scots of Edinboro is a behind–the–scenes look at how a small Division II university in northwestern Pennsylvania broke into the big–time world of Division I wrestling and has managed to thrive. The program has produced three national champions, multiple runners–up, and several top–10 team finishes, often ahead of larger, better–funded schools like Penn State, Northwestern, Penn, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Along the way, there are some amazing stories and characters, including some of the most recognizable and colorful personalities in the sport, like Olympians Bruce Baumgartner and Lou Roselli.

By Michael Norton
9781933370743
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
160 pages
$12.00

The Chicago Baseball Fan Word Search is packed with 150-plus word search puzzles containing nearly every player to take the field at Wrigley. An index of the All-Time Chicago Cubs Roster is featured at the back of the book. Creative puzzles abound. Find your favorites in puzzles like They Played With Three Fingers Brown, Friends of the Ivy, Lakeside Lads, and Durocher's Dudes.

By Michael Norton
9781933370750
softcover, 5.5 x 8.5
64 pages
$9.99

Sudoku is commonly known as a numbers game. The Chicago Cubs Fan Sudoku, however, gives you the opportunity to play this great puzzle game by replacing the common numerals 1–9 with the names of your favorite Cubs players.