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The acclaimed Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital brings the story of St. Louis soccer up to date since the publication of the sold-out first edition in 2011. The second edition chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis while chronicling the early history of St. Louis soccer that’s come to light in the past decade. Learn the stories of St. Louis players such as Lori Chalupny, Brad Davis, and Becky...

It took a long time before St. Louis finally accepted its Irish population. When the first waves of Famine Irish arrived on the landing in the 1840s, the city was appalled by their poverty. As subsequent waves of Irish fled political oppression after the Civil War, anti-Catholic sentiment sparked bloody riots in which the Irish gave as good as they got. But after seven centuries of enslavement in their own country, nothing would stop them from creating a place in their adopted city. The story...

In one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history, the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals surged in the final months to steal the pennant and top the mighty Yankees in seven games to capture the World Series. How did an unlikely assortment of people and events come together for such a monumental achievement? Look no further than ’64 Cardinals, a photo-illustrated story of promise, turmoil, and triumph. Discover how the famous trade for Lou Brock provided a jolt that reversed a summer swoon....

Kirkwood is one of St Louis County’s oldest and best-preserved suburbs. It was born as a planned community, laid out in a grid spreading from the Pacific Railroad tracks placed in the 1850s and envisioned as a city escape. Its passion for historic preservation makes nearly every neighborhood a joy to walk through, and Kirkwood: A Walk through History provides the quintessential guide of maximizing a stroll through its most interesting spots. Explore Kirkwood’s preserved rail stations,...

Author: Father Dominic Garramone, OSBWhether you’re famous for your cinnamon rolls, a newbie baker, or just love culinary trivia, you’ll find this second editon of Baking Secrets from the Bread Monk hard to put down. Father Dominic, “The Bread Monk” of public television, has collected his favorite tips and tricks for baking, like how to choose the best pans, what to add to yeast to make it work faster, and the easiest way to roll out pizza crust. Discover substitutes for common ingredients...

St. Louis’s most visited neighborhood, “The Hill,” may also be its most iconic. Allow The Hill: A Walk through History to capture your interest on the best journey with the most laughs through this enduring corner of the city. Local author Joe DeGregorio walks right next to you imparting his knowledge and sometimes unique personal experiences in the neighborhood he’s called home his whole life. Admire many vintage images along with contemporary photographs to inspire your exploration. Casual...

From the grand basilicas of Missouri’s big cities to small churches in every corner of the state, the stories of generations of Catholic immigrants are set in stone. Built as places to ask for blessings and pray for survival in a foreign land, these churches endure today as monuments to the struggles and the faith of those new Americans and their descendants. Places to Pray takes readers to Catholic churches, shrines, convents, and monasteries throughout Missouri where readers will explore the...

Hidden among the streets of St. Louis’s south side are stories that span centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, author and journalist Jim Merkel set out on a walk that would take him block-by-block through the tales of history and community in South City. Completing the walk incrementally, Merkel ponders the ways in which the area has changed over time. Along the way, he interviews some of the unique characters and leaders who help maintain the city, encounters quirky stores and restaurants, and...

Author: Fr. Dominic Garramone, OSBSize: 8.5×11Binding: BookazinePages: 32 The busy holiday season awaits, but you’ll want to make time for baking traditional breads and sweet treats for the whole family. The Bread Monk has collected all his favorite holiday recipes in Baking Your Way Through the Holidays: Breads, Cakes, & Treats for All Your Celebrations. You’ll find his Best Ever Crescent Rolls to mop up gravy at Thanksgiving, a wide array of flavorful coffeecakes for holiday breakfast and...

St. Louis's history is layered. Each layer, whether the French pioneers establishing St. Louis as a river trading post, or Swiss immigrants starting dairy farms and dairies, or immigrants from Europe putting on the uniforms of the American doughboy, has left an imprint on the city. This Used to Be St. Louis is a fun trip through those layers of history following the story of: the glamorous, urban lofts that had been the factory for ball turrets for World War Two Air Force bombers; the dock of...

Cardinals Splendor is an intricate coloring book, featuring beautifully rendered images of beloved events, places, and players of the St. Louis Cardinal baseball team. Drawing by hand to produce detailed line drawings, St. Louis artist Jo Ann Kargus (a lifetime Cardinal fan) takes us through the celebrated history of the team. Enjoy World Series victories, celebrated players, and iconic images dear to every Cardinal fan. Encounter places and people we all know and lovefrom Sportsmans Park to...

Title: Incredible CardinalsAuthor: Ed Wheatley, and illustrated by Ed KoehlerSize: 10 x 10 Binding: HardcoverPages: 32ISBN: 9781681061399Deep in Busch Stadium�s left field, you�ll find a wall of heroes. The greatest Cardinals of all time are painted there, reminding us that dreams do come true. On this wall, Dizzy Dean still throws his flaming fastball. Lou Brock flashes his supersonic speed around the bases. Ozzie Smith puts on a show with his fielding magic.Just like players today, young...

COFFEE TABLE BOOK, HARDCOVERSt. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline, 2nd Edition by Carol ShepleyFrom the Inside FlapWith vignettes and vintage photographs, St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline takes a wide-angle look at the story of a fur-trading outpost that grew into a major American city. The second edition delves deeper into the mix of politics, personality and culture that make up the Gateway City. Building on the award-winning first edition, new research reveals how the entire city came...

Title: Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980sAuthor: Dan O'NeillSize: 11.5 x 9 Binding: HardcoverPages: 200ISBN: 9781681061771 Cardinals baseball has become more than a pastime in St. Louis. The association with baseball and all things red is a regional identification, a rite of summer, a �best baseball town� way of life. The phenomenon is rooted in nearly 130 years of history, unforgettable eras and legendary players. From the �Gas House Gang� of the 1930s, the �Swifties� of the...

Artist Marilynne Bradley has spent half a century immortalizing and updating treasures of St. Louis landmarks in the vibrant pigments of watercolor. This collection of local scenes beautifully captured in paint documents the pleasures of the good life in St. Louis: the applause of a good play, the sounds of music, the satisfaction of a gourmet meal, the cheers of a crowd at a sporting event, and the beauty of St. Louis’ unique architecture. Writer Jennifer Grotpeter captures the essence of the...

Italian Americans on the Hill in St. Louis enjoy a community founded and influenced by their ancestors over four or five generations past. Visitors muse how a 50 square block neighborhood manages to keep its ethnic identity, spiritual anchor, and protective sense of community decades after their immigrant parents and grandparents relied on those tools for survival to make a new home in America. Many Italian American immigrant communities across the United States withered as new generations...

Follow the photos and cryptic clues to spot the places hidden in plain sight in fifteen neighborhoods around the city. We hope you will search and find out the history and story behind each one on your quest to finish. Plan a day for each section and linger behind to enjoy the shops, restaurants and parks along your trail of discovery from Clayton to Webster and many other destinations in between. Show family and friends a unique way to visit. Or enjoy a staycation with an added twist of...

by John W. Brown Missouri seems to be in the national headlines every week. Sometimes it’s controversial stories, and other times it’s unusual newsworthy happenings. We have major sports triumphs that grab the world’s attention and Show-Me State celebrities making news.That’s what makes this book so unique. As a reporter, Brown approached this book bylooking at what would be the top story of every day of the year in the state of Missouri. And Missouri 365 runs the gamut. From events that...