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This book provides a comprehensive written and visualhistory of the breweries of Kansas City from the 1850s up to thepresent day, including branches and depots of pre-Prohibition,out-of-town breweries that did business in Kansas City.The bookcontains 585 vintage photographs and illustrations, 352 of which arein color. ... Read more

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Excellent historical account of the beer industry in KC
This book was informative and enjoyable to read. The pictures are a huge plus. I now have a much better understanding of how the beer industry in Kansas City contributed to the success of the city. After completing this book, I could hardly get myself to the bar quickly enough to have a pint ofBoulevard unfiltered wheat. And, it was great! ... Read more

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In 1979 the Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects published its first guidebook to the architecture of Kansas City. In the two decades that have followed Kansas City has seen the addition of many outstanding buildings and the loss of several old ones. The Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has joined together with the Design Center of Kansas City to publish this celebration of Kansas City architecture. The intent of this book is to give the reader a representative visual image of metropolitan Kansas City through its exceptional buildings, urban design, and contemporary environmental public art.

The reader will find—arranged in 12 geographic districts—examples of the work of some of the area’s finest architects and artists, as well as a number of entries by individuals of world renown. At the beginning of each geographic area is a guide map, along with an introduction to the overall significance of the area. As it happens, the geographic divisions tend to parallel closely the patterns of growth and development in Kansas City and recognize the individual styles of Kansas City, Missouri; Independence, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; and Johnson County, Kansas.

The content of the new guidebook was based on the 1979 edition, with the recognition that the years since then have produced an abundance of outstanding examples of architecture, most of which speak to a maturing of the art and practice of the architectural profession in Kansas City. Additionally, Kansas City’s One-Percent-for-Art Program, given new impetus in the 1980s, have provided a body of public art that enhances many of those examples of recent architecture. ... Read more

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Actually Rates No Stars
This is a poorly researched and badly contrived conspiracy theory largely based on the lunatic ramblings of Blackie Audett, who claimed to be an eyewitness to the Union Station Massacre even though he was in Leavenworth at the time. Author Kirchner followed this with the equally bad "Robbing Banks".

BRILLANT
I BEGAN READING THIS BOOK TWO DAYS AGO. SO FAR I HAVE HAVE GOTTEN THROUGH HALF OF IT. THIS BOOK IS VERY INTERESTING AND KEEPS YOUR WANTING TO KNOW MORE. IT FEEDS THE HUNGER FOR KNOWLEDGE THAT AT LEAST I CRAVE. SO IF YOUR INTO HISTORY AND YOU WANT SOMETHING TO FEED YOUR BRAIN THIS BOOK IS A MUST.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. ... Read more

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Grand collection of holiday recipes from Kansas Citians. Popular Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights scene is the cover of this giftable cookbook. Like other great collections, the authors have gathered the best recipes to create a wonderful book to use and enjoy during the holidays and winter months. ... Read more

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Wonderful holiday recipes that you REALLY COOK!
Delicious recipes... appetizers that look perfect for holiday cocktail parties. Main entrees from Christmas Golden Goose to Long Island Duckling to Pork Tenderloin with Easy Plum Sauce. This is a collection from theauthor's friends and families. It looks like everyone shared their BESTrecipes! ... Read more

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Order your own softcover black & white reprint of a previously owned high school yearbook. Whether you no longer have your own copy or want to surprise someone with a unique gift, the memories in this yearbook are sure to make someone smile! All the pages and images are reproduced as-is, which means your copy may show handwriting or effects of aging, and that certain pages, images, or other content may be omitted, missing, or obscured. Because this is a black & white print, any color images (excluding the cover) will print as gray. You can preview the color pages before you buy at www.classmates.com/yearbooks.Don't miss out! Bring home a piece of your history. ... Read more

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AAA Kansas & Missouri: Branson, Columbia, Emporia, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kansas City, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, Springfield, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Topeka, Wichita: Kansas & Missouri Driving Distance Chart, Toll & Ferry Information (State Series 2007 Edition, 2007-512507, 207508495). ASIN: 1075125073. Folded Map. ... Read more

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Thirteen years ago, Tom Bloch was CEO of H&R Block, the groundbreaking tax organization. The son of the company’s founder, he was a happily married 41-year-old executive, but something was missing from his life. After a nineteen-year career at the company, Bloch resigned his position to become a math teacher in an impoverished inner-city section of Kansas City. Stand for the Best reveals Bloch’s struggles to make a difference for his marginalized students and how he eventually co-founded a successful charter school, University Academy. ... Read more

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important message
This is a story that should reach all ears.For young adults, thinking about careers, this puts a different spin on what "success" means.Tom is up front about how his financial security gave him options to make choices that might be more difficult for others.At the same time, he convinces the readers that the payback for this kind of commitment is greater than a paycheck.The education of all of today's children has to be one of the most significant issues we face.With an educationed population, economys tend to be strong.Lets give some kids a chance and see what they can do.My guess is ANYTHING!

Great book!
This book is both compelling and insightful.The narrative is engaging -- how many young CEO's quit million dollar a year jobs with giant family businesses (H&R Block) to teach in the inner city?!There is a lot more to this book than boy goes to work for his Dad and leaves to teach.Tom explores the hardest and deepest decisions we all have to make, and on his road to self discovery, presents quite a road map for us to follow.In doing so, he also gives the reader a view into the world of inner-city education and charter schools.Bravo - a great read!

Humorous, honest & hugely upbeat
What happens when you have everything, and it doesn't make you happy?Tom Bloch had a wonderful family, health,
wealth and was the CEO of his families tax preparation business.

But he decided that he could do more by being an inner city math teacher.So that is what
he became, and helped start a charter public school in Kansas City.

Whether you are an educator, parent, business person or someone thinking about your future, this is a GREAT book.
Bloch is tough on himself, recognizing that he had a strong support system.
He knows it was easier for him to walk away that it could be for others.

Bloch writes a strong defense of terrific teachers (some of whom he
describes, who he thinks should be paid a lot more money).He is explaining why the charter public school movement makes sense.

And he gently urges us to follow our heart, and to live the kind of life
that will most serve others, and make us happy.Wealth did NOT give Bloch what he wanted.

Walking away from a top corporate life, and walking into an inner city school to teach math, where he continues to
teach math, that's what added up for him.An upbeat and very encouraging book.

Joe In Minnesota

Wow!
Bloch's story is very uplifting. How many people in his position would leave it all behind to try to make a difference in the world? He readily admits he could afford to do so, but he has truly walked the walk, rather than just talking about it. This book puts it all out there--his internal struggles, the path he took and what he learned along the way. He underscores the importance of the teaching profession and makes a plea for society to give it morerespect. This book will appeal to people considering a career change who aren't sure they have the courage to do it, teachers who question their significance, and just anyone who wants to be inspired.

Good read -- both entertaining and thoughtful
This is a good read. Tom Bloch's personal story is riveting and he is brave enough to share some very private emotions.But this book is more than a collection of anecdotes from the classroom where backpacks leak pickle juice and children regularly lose family members to shootings. Bloch has taken a thoughtful look at the herculean challenges before America's urban teachers and the universal human challenge to find purpose and meaning in our lives.He is also brave enough to offer some suggestions for institutional improvements.Worthwhilereading for anyone worried about America's schools and its students. Knowing that the book profits will go back into teacher training makes it easy to pay the hardback price. ... Read more