If you can't go down the Mississippi yourself, tag along with Knudsen! Meet the "river rats," see the sights, and even smell life on the river as Knudsen found it in 1993. I found this book to be entertaining AND educational. I hope Knudsen has other trips planned so I can journey along with him again.

This manual takes you through waht you need to know about organizing. From strategy development to research to implementation, this book shows you how to do it. Well written and simple to understand. Outstanding reference for novice to experienced organizer.

The best purchase you can make and you won't need to buy others.

This book is a delightful autobiography of a lady who was born in rural Illinois nearly 80 years ago. Throughout her very active life, she has been a farmer's daughter, teacher, farm wife, special education instructor (with a master's degree), and ordained minister. These varied occupations have led to a host of life experiences which she shares with the reader. It is very entertaining, and for most of us who have not lived on a farm or in a rural setting, it gives great insight as to that kind of life-style.
The author's writing style is like an interesting story-teller around a camp-fire; it keeps you wanting to turn the page and find out more adventures of this intriguing lady and her family.

Very helpful book for finding fun places to go in Chicago. We go often and thought we knew most of the places to go, but were surprised to find so many new ones to try! Easy to use and well organized book.

This book is for anyone who is living in or visiting the St. Louis area. It is like a guided tour without even being there. The book is very well organized, with loads of personal anecdotes that make the reader feel like he or she is visitng the area with someone. You really get a feel for the diversity and culture of the area. Information is clear, directions help with planning, and the reader will be prepared for all that St. Louis has to offer. To tell you the truth, the book is great fun even if you never visit St. Louis.

Being born much too late to witness the glory years of the railroad, I love books which show what the good old days looked like. Some of the scenes in the book are familar to me, and that also adds to the book's appeal. This book shows both the machines and the people affiliated with the railraod. Highly recommended.

I have been looking for a book like this. Me and my wife Bee have been trying to plant flowers, but often get stuff that will not grow in our area. Then Bee makes me sleep in the shed.

I think them days are over... Loyd Ekpank Jr. Columbus Ohio

I picked up a copy of this book at Chicago Flower and Garden show recently, and found it written to reach not only the master gardener, but also the novice or inspired homeowner wishing to fill their gardens with perennials native to the area. The photos are clear and precise, making identification easy for the untrained eye.

The book provides accurate information for growing conditions in Illinois. I will recommend this book to my college interns and fellow members of several garden clubs as well as homeowners I design perennial gardens for.

Highly recommended.

If you're doing genealogy work in Nebraska then you'll find this book invaluable. There were so many settlements during pioneer days which no longer exist, or worse that have changed their names. This book will be a life-saver because it has it all! I keep thinking that I'll finally find some reference in a family history which the book won't have, but it hasn't happened yet! This is a reference book which so far has been 100% complete.

I have never seen a more helpful, organized, informational guide. If you want the greatest maps, this is the book to buy.