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Book Better Made in Michigan

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karen Dybis
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2015-05-18
  • ISBN : 1625855222
  • Pages : 144 pages

Download or read book Better Made in Michigan written by Karen Dybis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many, Detroit is the crunch capital of the world. More than forty local chip companies once fed the Motor City's never-ending appetite for salty snacks, including New Era, Everkrisp, Krun-Chee, Mello Crisp, Wolverine and Vita-Boy. Only Better Made remains. From the start, the brand was known for light, crisp chips that were near to perfection. Discover how Better Made came to be, how its chips are made and how competition has shaped the industry into what it is today. Bite into the flavorful history of Michigan's most iconic chip as author Karen Dybis explores how Detroit "chipreneurs" rose from garage-based businesses to become snack food royalty.

Book Michigan Beer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Patti F. Smith
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2022-01-10
  • ISBN : 1439674345
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Michigan Beer written by Patti F. Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michigan's beer history is as diverse as the breweries themselves, and the stories behind them are as fascinating as their tasty concoctions. A few enterprising women found themselves at the forefront of early brewing in the state, and several early Detroit brewers also served as mayor. Pfeiffer's mascot was designed by Walt Disney Studios. Jackson's Eberle Brewing Company took its fight against local prohibition all the way to the Supreme Court, and the Silver Foam trademark embroiled disputants in a different legal fight. Renowned modern craft brewers grew from humble beginnings, often staving off financial disaster, to establish themselves as local, or even national, juggernauts. Grab your favorite brew and join author Patti F. Smith for a look at Michigan's distant brewing past and its recent triumphs.

Book Secret Detroit

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karen Dybis
  • Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
  • Release : 2018-04-15
  • ISBN : 1681060752
  • Pages : 332 pages

Download or read book Secret Detroit written by Karen Dybis and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detroit is known for its automotive heritage, the Motown sound, and American's first mile of concrete highway. But this cityon the river has more than three hundred years of history, and most of it iseasy to experience if you know where to look. There's the Michigan Theatre, theornate movie house turned parking garage with a grand stage looming over itscars. Picturesque Alfred Brush Ford Park once stored nuclear missiles among itsplaygrounds and fishing spots. Then there are incredible landmarks like Detroit'smassive salt mines and a monument to urban graffiti known as the Dequindre Cutas well as the world's oldest operating jazz club. Secret Detroit explores thisgreat American city to investigate everything that is odd, unexpected, andextraordinary. Detroit is the kind of city you need to see and experience tounderstand why locals brag about being from the Motor City. Full of stories andtall tales, this book is a must-have for urban explorers, history buffs, andtravelers of all experience levels

Book The Witch of Delray

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karen Dybis
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2017-10-30
  • ISBN : 1439663173
  • Pages : 130 pages

Download or read book The Witch of Delray written by Karen Dybis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An immigrant woman and her son are accused of murder and witchcraft in this powerful true crime story of corruption in 1930s Detroit. In 1931, the tensions of the Great Depression took hold of Detroit at every level—even spilling over into the investigation of a mysterious murder at the Delray boardinghouse. Amid accusations of witchcraft, Hungarian immigrant Rose Veres and her son Bill were convicted of the brutal killing and suspected in a dozen more. Their cries of innocence went unheeded—until one lawyer, determined to seek justice, took on the case. Following the twists and turns of this shocking story, The Witch of Delray explores the tumultuous 1930s in a city notorious for corruption and reveals the truth of Detroit’s own Hex Woman.

Book I Got to Keep Moving

Download or read book I Got to Keep Moving written by Bill Harris and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty-five linked short stories in his collection, I Got to Keep Moving, celebrated Detroit author Bill Harris vividly and deftly describes the inner and outer lives of a wide cast of characters as they navigate changing circumstances in the southern United States, pre- and post-Civil War. Addressing vital aspects of life—hope, family, violence, movement, and memory—I Got to Keep Moving is as mesmerizing as it is revealing. A veritable Canterbury Tales, the book follows a group of African Americans, beginning in the 1830s on a plantation in the fictional town of Acorn, Alabama, as they head north, and ending in the Midwest in the 1940s. The opening section contains nine stories that investigate the events that compelled the party to migrate. The second section consists of fifteen stories focusing on the life and travels of Pearl Moon and her blind son, and introduces the reader to a range of individuals—a white southern prison guard and his family, an ex-cowboy and expert marksman from Oklahoma, and the owner and entertainers of an "All Colored" traveling minstrel show, to name a few—during their quest to find a place for themselves. The third section, written in three voices of surviving members of the Nettles family, observes the truth of memory and the importance of who gets to tell and preserve it. Harris gives readers an unfiltered look into the legacy of slavery and racism in the United States, while demonstrating the strength and complexity of the players involved. Readers of fiction, especially those interested in short fiction and African American fiction, will find this stunning and unique collection a welcome addition to their libraries.

Book Last Lecture

    Book Details:
  • Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
  • Publisher : Turtleback
  • Release : 2019
  • ISBN : 9781663608192
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Last Lecture written by Perfection Learning Corporation and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Ford Wyoming Drive In  Cars  Candy   Canoodling in the Motor City

Download or read book The Ford Wyoming Drive In Cars Candy Canoodling in the Motor City written by Karen Dybis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortly after World War II, three Dearborn brothers bought a vacant parcel to build a drive-in theater. Local groups opposed them, fearing such a place would elicit "immoral behavior." But the Clark family persevered to see its movie palace become a Metro Detroit mainstay, hosting celebrities, rock stars and a never-ending line of families with kids in footie pajamas. A handshake transferred ownership to movie magnate Charles Shafer and his business partner, Bill Clark, who expanded the theater to a massive nine screens. But blockbusters and hordes of teens couldn't mitigate the effects of Detroit's decline, auto company bankruptcies and Michigan's economic malaise. Despite it all, the mighty Ford-Wyoming kept the movies showing, bringing a bit of Hollywood glamour to the gritty Motor City.

Book Make Good Art

    Book Details:
  • Author : Neil Gaiman
  • Publisher : Harper Collins
  • Release : 2013-05-14
  • ISBN : 0062266829
  • Pages : 184 pages

Download or read book Make Good Art written by Neil Gaiman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERYONE LOOKING AROUND AND THINKING, "NOW WHAT?” Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed commencement address, "Make Good Art," thoughtfully and aesthetically designed by renowned graphic artist Chip Kidd. This keepsake volume is the perfect gift for graduates, aspiring creators, or anyone who needs a reminder to run toward what gives them joy. When Neil Gaiman delivered his "Make Good Art" commencement address at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box. Most of all, he encouraged them to make good art. The speech resonated far beyond that art school audience and immediately went viral on YouTube and has now been viewed more than a million times. Acclaimed designer Chip Kidd brings his unique sensibility to this seminal address in this gorgeous edition that commemorates Gaiman's inspiring message.

Book Empire Builders

Download or read book Empire Builders written by Burton W. Folsom and published by Rhodes and Easton. This book was released on 1998 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Faygo Book

Download or read book The Faygo Book written by Joe Grimm and published by Painted Turtle. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Faygo Book is the story of Detroit's beloved soda pop and how it has remained the last bottler standing in "pop alley" thanks to its pioneering techniques, rambunctious rainbow of flavors, and a fiercely loyal community. Joe Grimm carefully measures out the ingredients for a successful beverage company that has forged a bond with a city and its residents for more than a century in spite of dicey economic times in a boom-and-bust town. These stories and facts will tickle the taste buds and memories of Detroiters and Faygo lovers everywhere." --Page [4] cover.

Book A 50 year Adventure in the Advertising Business

Download or read book A 50 year Adventure in the Advertising Business written by Ernest W. Baker and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernie Baker elaborates on his lifelong career in the world of advertising, and provides an insiders perspective on the business. His experiences range from very small local firms to some of the world's largest advertising agencies, where he worked for a multitude of clients.

Book Remembering Flint  Michigan

Download or read book Remembering Flint Michigan written by Gary Flinn and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remembering Flint, Michigan puts the pedal to the metal for a fast-paced journey through the Vehicle City's halcyon days. Few cities have as complex and fascinating a history as that of Flint, Michigan. Sit back and enjoy a drive through the good old days - the people, the places, and the cars that have been a part of the city's long road into modernity. Join local history columnist Gary Flinn as he examines the contributions of oft-overlooked David Buick, the inventive and invaluable Flint auto pioneer who lacked the business savvy to become an auto legend. Travel back to the original Kewpee Burger and wash it down with an old Vernor's Ginger Ale before catching a show at Capitol Theatre. Take a front-row seat as Keith Moon, drummer of rock icons The Who, celebrates his 21st birthday at the local Holiday Inn and creates the blueprint for rock roll excess with his legendary hotel stay. Fast-forward a few years and flip open a copy of the Flint Voice, the alternative newspaper published by controversial filmmaker and Flint native Michael Moore. Come along for the journey and time travel through Flint--the Vehicle City. This fast-paced and electrifying look at the rich history of Flint compiles and updates articles from the beloved Uncommon Sense alternative press as well as previously unpublished histories, archival photographs, advertisements, and images. A must read for fans of fast lives, faster cars, and huge dreams, fasten your seat belt because Remembering Flint, Michigan is a wild ride!

Book Weekly Northwestern Miller

Download or read book Weekly Northwestern Miller written by and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book On This Day in Detroit History

Download or read book On This Day in Detroit History written by Bill Loomis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day at a time, discover colorful Motor City moments in history spanning more than three centuries. On November 5, 1851, Voice of the Fugitive published a letter in support of escaped slaves. On July 3, 1904, Monk Parry became the first monkey to drive a car, and on January 16, 1919, the Statler Hotel menu offered whale meat for dinner. The legendary Steve Yzerman was named captain of the Red Wings on October 7, 1986. Local historian Bill Loomis covers the big events and remarkable stories of life and culture from Detroit's founding to its recent struggles and rebirth.

Book Lost Flint

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gary Flinn
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2021-05-10
  • ISBN : 1439672539
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Lost Flint written by Gary Flinn and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Flint waxed and waned with the automotive industry of the twentieth century. Where they have not vanished completely, crumbling signs of past opulence stand as painful reminders of more recent struggles. Hardly a trace remains of the Buick City factory complex that sprawled across the city's north side. The placid waters of Flint Park Lake once echoed with the sounds of an amusement park--games, dancing, circus acts and even a roller coaster. Flint Community Schools pioneered a model for how schools can function outside regular hours, but too many now are closed and deteriorating. Local author Gary Flinn uncovers the abandoned places and lost traditions from the Vehicle City's past.

Book MICHIGAN

    Book Details:
  • Author : Narayan Changder
  • Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
  • Release : 2024-01-02
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 164 pages

Download or read book MICHIGAN written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating journey through the heart of the Great Lakes with "Michigan Unveiled: An MCQ Expedition Through the Great Lakes State." This exceptional MCQ book is your passport to unraveling Michigan's diverse landscapes, rich automotive history, waterfront wonders, and the Midwestern charm that defines this captivating Great Lakes State. ?? MCQs that Illuminate Michigan's Diverse Landscapes: Delve into the captivating landscapes of Michigan through engaging multiple-choice questions. From the pristine beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes to the bustling energy of Detroit, each question unveils the layers of the state's diverse and picturesque terrain. ?? Explore Historical Marvels and Automotive Heritage: Journey through Michigan's historical gems, from the automotive legacy of Henry Ford to the historic sites along the Mackinac Bridge. MCQs guide you through the state's rich history, providing insights into landmarks, museums, and the vibrant communities that grace Michigan's landscapes. ? Immerse in Waterfront Wonders and the Great Lakes: Immerse yourself in Michigan's waterfront wonders with MCQs exploring the shores of Lake Michigan and the scenic beauty of the Upper Peninsula. From the maritime history of Grand Haven to the outdoor adventures in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, each answer unveils a unique facet of the state's diverse natural landscapes. ?? Savor Culinary Delights and Midwest Flavors: Indulge in the flavors of Michigan cuisine with MCQs that introduce you to local dishes and the influence of Midwest flavors. Each question invites you to savor the tastes and experiences that make Michigan's gastronomy a delightful exploration. ?? Navigate the State's Splendors: Practical insights seamlessly woven into the MCQs guide you through Michigan's travel gems. From exploring the scenic routes along the M-22 to navigating the historic sites in Ann Arbor, this book goes beyond testing your knowledge, offering a comprehensive guide for planning your own Great Lakes State expedition. ?? Ideal for Nature Enthusiasts and History Aficionados: Whether you're planning a visit to the iconic landmarks of Detroit or captivated by Michigan's natural beauty, "Michigan Unveiled" is the perfect companion. This engaging MCQ book is not just a test; it's an invitation to explore the wonders of the Great Lakes State. ?? Keywords: Michigan, MCQ Book, Great Lakes State, Diverse Landscapes, Historical Marvels, Culinary Delights, Travel Insights. ? Embark on an MCQ Expedition Through the Great Lakes State: "Michigan Unveiled: An MCQ Expedition Through the Great Lakes State" is your passport to an interactive and enlightening exploration of Michigan's landscapes, history, and waterfront treasures. Secure your copy now and let the questions guide you through the Midwestern charm of this captivating state.

Book The Brown Swiss Bulletin

Download or read book The Brown Swiss Bulletin written by Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: