Dripping Blood Cave and Other Ghostly Stories by Raymond Bial (2010) Paperback

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Ellis Island: Coming to the Land of Liberty by Bial, Raymond (2009) Hardcover

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The Fresh Grave And Other Ghostly Stories

(In this collection of short humorous ghost stories, Hand ...)

In this collection of short humorous ghost stories, Hand and his 'fraidy-cat sidekick, Clifford, venture forth to explore the deserted barns, ramshackle hotels, creaking gristmills, and overgrown cemeteries around the mythical small town of Myrtleville, somewhere in rural Indiana. The delightful espacades gleefully combine regional history, humor, and ghosts galore. For readers 8 and up.

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The Mandan (Lifeways)

(Book by Bial, Raymond)

Book by Bial, Raymond

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The Strength of These Arms: Life in the Slave Quarters by Bial, Raymond (1997) Hardcover

(Library Binding)

Library Binding

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Ivesdale: A Photographic Essay

(Book by Raymond Bial)

Book by Raymond Bial

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Portrait of a Farm Family

( At five o'clock every morning and five o'clock every ev...)

At five o'clock every morning and five o'clock every evening the fifty-five cows on the Steidinger farm are milked. Milking is one of the dozens of chores, day in and day out, that are part of life for a farm family. But it's not all work; there is the satisfaction of self-sufficiency and a life lived independently for Dennis and Jane Steidinger and their eight children. Telling the SteidingersÔ story in both words and spirited photographs, Raymond Bial portrays a way of life and the individual lives of the members of this farm family.

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Nauvoo: Mormon City on the Mississippi River by Bial, Raymond (2006) Hardcover

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Ellis Island: Coming to the Land of Liberty

( Ellis Island, America’s most famous location in its his...)

Ellis Island, America’s most famous location in its history of immigration, was once a landfill in the upper bay of New York Harbor. Since its opening on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island has come to symbolize the waves of immigrants from a list of countries that seems endless. Although there were other immigration stations along the United States’ shores between 1892 and 1924, half of the newcomers to the United States came through Ellis Island. Once a popular spot with picnickers, Ellis Island was purchased by a farmer in 1794. The government reclaimed the island and Ellis Island became the foremost station in immigration services. It was enlarged to six acres, and nearly twelve million people passed through its doors until it closed in 1954. This is the story not only of the many Americans who first came to this country through Ellis Island but of Ellis Island itself.

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The Huron (Lifeways)

(Book by Bial, Raymond)

Book by Bial, Raymond

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Missions and Presidios (American Community)

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Early American Villages (American Community)

(Travel to the sites where colonial villages, longhouses, ...)

Travel to the sites where colonial villages, longhouses, missions and presidios, frontier settlements, and cow towns once thrived. Bial's photography captures the amazing spirit of the many different people who carved communities from our rugged land. Discover how they built homes and started businesses, made and traded goods,m and worked incredibly hard to realize their dreams.

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Ghost Towns of the American West (Historical and Old West)

( If it is abandoned by all or most of its inhabitants, a...)

If it is abandoned by all or most of its inhabitants, a settlement becomes a ghost town. The buildings and dirt streets may remain, but the character and soul of the place change entirely. And so it was with mining camps, lumber camps, and cowboy towns scattered across America, particularly in the West: places with names like Gregory’s Diggings, Deadwood, Bodie, Calico, Goldfield, and Tombstone, some of the over 30,000 deserted towns in the United States. Why did people come to these isolated places? Why did they leave? As Raymond Bial’s narrative explores the history of our ghost towns, his well-composed photo-graphs silently tell their stories: of bustling, muddy streets, of large mercantile stores, and, ultimately, of short-lived dreams of gold, fertile land, or simply a good place to call home.

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Visit to Amish Country by Bial, Raymond (1997) Hardcover

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Nauvoo: Mormon City on the Mississippi River

( In 1839, persecuted Mormons fled Missouri, across the M...)

In 1839, persecuted Mormons fled Missouri, across the Mississippi River, seeking freedom from violence. They hoped to find a safe haven on the banks of the river in an Illinois city that they called Nauvoo, “the city beautiful.” The Mormons did not flourish for long in Nauvoo. In neighboring cities some grew resentful of the prosperity that Joseph Smith and his people were enjoying. Religious misconceptions further fueled hostility toward the Mormons. Would the oft-persecuted Mormons have to flee their city beautiful? Through poignant writing and photographs of Nauvoo today, Raymond Bial tells the story of the city that many Mormons consider to be the wellspring of their religion.

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The Shaker Village

(The Shaker faith is estimated to have had a total of fewe...)

The Shaker faith is estimated to have had a total of fewer than 20,000 members across its 250-year history, yet more than 100,000 people visit the various Shaker villages and museums scattered across the eastern United States every year. We are still fascinated with the world of the Shakers, and authentic examples of Shaker architecture, furniture, and crafts are prized wherever they remain. In The Shaker Village, author and photographer Raymond Bial brings readers the history of the Shaker religion and an examination of the Shaker way of life, which was based on cooperation and self-sufficiency. Each Shaker village was built with the goal of creating a heaven on earth for its inhabitants. The Shaker people were among the first in America to apply science and new learning directly to traditional farming and homekeeping. They invented or improved significantly upon designs of many farm and household items, including some still used today: the flat broom, the slotted spoon, the circular saw, and the idea of selling gardening seeds in packets. Although each Shaker community was self-supporting, the Shakers' success at applying their core values―simplicity, utility, and tranquility―carried Shaker villages to a point of abundance: they were able to export their beautiful furniture, delicious foods, and superior wares to the outside world, where they have been appreciated ever since. The Shaker Village is generously illustrated with Bial's evocative photographs of buildings and artifacts from the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, one of the largest and best-preserved Shaker sites. The Shaker movement reached its peak in the mid-nineteenth century. Membership began to drop with the onset of the Civil War, and as the new promise of industrialization began to take hold in America, Shaker numbers steadily dwindled. Although the Shaker religion has all but departed, The Shaker Village captures a revelatory glimpse of a legacy that still resounds with modern Americans.

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A Handful of Dirt Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers

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Amish Home

( Strong, lyrical photographs and sensitive text detail t...)

Strong, lyrical photographs and sensitive text detail the life of the Amish, showing their homes, traditions, and handiworks, all of which display the strength and practical optimism by which they live.

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Champaign: A Pictorial History (Illinois Pictorial History Series)

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A Handful of Dirt

( Soil may not be alive, but amazingly, multitudes of mic...)

Soil may not be alive, but amazingly, multitudes of microscopic creatures live there, battling it out in an eat-or-be-eaten world. These tiny creatures, invisible to our eyes, provide food for the insects that in turn feed the reptiles and mammals that live in and above the soil. You'll never look at the ground you walk on in the same way after Raymond Bial, an award-winning photo essayist, takes you on this eye-opening, down-and-dirty tour of one of the earth's most precious resources.

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Visit to Amish Country

(Visit to Amish Country takes you on a journey into the wo...)

Visit to Amish Country takes you on a journey into the world of the "plain people." There are no portraits of the Amish themselves in the book because these modest people do not believe in having photographs made of themselves. Yet through lyrical, strikingly composed photographs of buggies, quilts, tools, clothing, and homes, Raymond Bial has evoked the spirit of their lives - from the tranquility of corn fields and pastures to the quiet interiors of barns, shops, and homes. In Visit to Amish Country you will not only find the material objects of the Amish, but experience the inner calm at the heart of Amish beliefs. Despite persistent stereotypes, the Amish are a congenial people who have found many ways to brighten their lives. More than 100 vivid color photographs show a life rich with color: deep purple and blue Amish dresses on the clothesline and bright red barns against the clear summer sky. As you turn the pages of this book, you will have a sense of wandering the backroads of Amish country, visiting shops offering handcrafted goods and briefly stopping at Amish farms. You will discover that the Amish are a thriving community. Cherishing their families and neighbors, they have wisely selected the best of the old and the new technology and, amid the turmoil of contemporary life, fashioned a pleasant, meaningful world for themselves.

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Looking Good: A Guide to Photographing Your Library

(Librarians who find themselves having to photograph some ...)

Librarians who find themselves having to photograph some aspect of their libraries for publicity, instruction, annual reports, etc, but who have little technical skill or training in photography should find this how-to guide is just what they need. Bial walks the reader through the entire photography process from equipment considerations to technique while addressing the unique problems and challenges encountered in shooting a library and its activities. He begins with a brief overview of cameras and film and its characteristics. He then moves on to the applications of photography in the library, which include explanations of the kinds of photographs most often used in the library (from architectural images to candid photographs) and numerous, full-colour photographs to illustrate his text. Finally, Bial shows the reader how to easily take good photographs, covering technique, composition, consideration of light, and he shares some practical advice on dealing with film processing labs, camera stores, etc. A listing of related reading materials is included.

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Stopping By: Portraits from Small Towns (Visions of Illinois)

(Photographer and writer Raymond Bial wanted to photograph...)

Photographer and writer Raymond Bial wanted to photograph the people of small town America and in particular the quiet places of central Illinois. I think he succeeded admirably though I have reservations about his style of photography and also the production of the book. Bial traveled to all the towns in central Illinois with populations from under a hundred to a few thousand and selected those that still retained the small town ambiance he was looking for. The rural America he captured is fast disappearing. He undertook this assignment in the late eighties so many of the places in these photos have probably got smaller though even after a couple of decades I doubt that they have disappeared completely. In his Preface Bial says that he preferred to photograph people looking at the camera, he felt it was a more natural and honest way to capture individuals and looking through the eighty-five mono photos everybody seems at ease with the situation and also I felt this reflected their contentment with small town life. However in many of the photos, especially those inside stores, this format seems a bit contrived. Had store owners and others done what they normally do I feel it would have made a much more animated photograph. Surely, where there are two people featured it would have been more natural to have them relating to each other and the camera capturing the moment. Page after page of everyone looking at the camera has a slightly off-putting feel to the work. All the photos feature individuals posing inside or outside buildings. Missing are any photos of Main Streets to give a sense of location. Four or five photos of town exteriors would have nicely broken up the flow of portraits.

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The Fresh Grave And Other Ghostly Stories by Raymond Bial (1997) Paperback

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Dripping Blood Cave and Other Ghostly Stories

(In this delightful new collection of humorous ghost stori...)

In this delightful new collection of humorous ghost stories by noted children's author Raymond Bial, young readers will enjoy the further adventures of young teen Hank Cantrell and his fleet-of-foot, 'fraidy-cat sidekick, Clifford Hopkins. Together, the two ghost magnets encounter a host of spooks, haunts, spectres, and just plain ornery folks who won't die and go away . . . until Hank works out a solution (assisted if that's the word by the big-talking, fainthearted Cliffie). The book picks up where two previous volumes of Hank & Clifford stories left off (The Ghost of Honeymoon Creek and The Fresh Grave & Other Ghostly Stories). Join the plucky fellows, and their sweethearts Rosie and Mary Ethel, as they scour the surroundings of mythical small-town Myrtleville, somewhere in the rural Midwest, for another round of fun, not-so-scary adventures . . . facing (and learning some valuable lessons from) the ghosts of the past.

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Shadow Island: A Tale of Lake Superior SHADOW ISLAND: A TALE OF LAKE SUPERIOR By Bial, Raymond ( Author )Oct-01-2006 Paperback

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The Carnegie Library in Illinois

(This book offers a nostalgic, yet informative, visit to t...)

This book offers a nostalgic, yet informative, visit to the eighty-three Carnegie libraries in Illinois that still serve as libraries and, in most cases, as cummunity cultural centers. Raymond Bial's black-and-white photographs reveal a broad range off architectural styles, as striking now as they were nearly a century ago when the libraries were built. Each image is accompanied by a brief history of the library and a description of how the community obtained grant support for the building. This is a volume in the series Visions of Illinois.

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Zoom Lens Photography (Amherst Media's Photo-Imaging Series)

( How to select a zoom and use it to design and produce p...)

How to select a zoom and use it to design and produce powerful and visually exciting photos.

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With Needle and Thread : A Book about Quilts

( In years past, quilting has served as a means of both a...)

In years past, quilting has served as a means of both artistic statement and social protest for those who had no other avenue of expression. Today, the craft not only survives but thrives as new quilters add their own innovations to the patterns of the past. Here is a respectful look at the past and present of this vital, homegrown art form.

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Ghost Towns of the American West (Historical and Old West) by Bial, Raymond (2001) Hardcover

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The Ghost of Honeymoon Creek

(This novel by an award-winning children's book author fea...)

This novel by an award-winning children's book author features the further misadventures of those two teenaged ghost-magnets: Hank and his spineless buddy Clifford. In this story, they encounter a mysterious old lady, a blustering landlord with a dark secret (and an itchy trigger finger), a fire-breathing white bull named Lucifer, and the dastardly Leach Brothers. All takes place around the mythical small town of Myrtleville, somewhere in rural Indiana. The themes of trustworthiness and learning to do the right thing are sure to please the discriminating selector of good books for young readers aged 8 and up - while the ghosts galore and everpresent humor will please the young readers themselves.

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A Handful of Dirt by Bial, Raymond (2000) Hardcover

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The Menominee (Lifeways)

(The traditions of Menominee culture including origin stor...)

The traditions of Menominee culture including origin stories, the relationship of the people to the land and forests, their camps and villages, their daily life, and its cycles in the longer time frame. Chapters cover dwellings, hunting, fishing and gathering, gardening traditions, clothing and jewelry, handicrafts, and even a couple of traditional recipes (wild rice and venison stew). Discussion of beliefs, rituals, and ceremonies, including games and gambling, has Bial's unmistakable stamp of his fascination with lifeways. Throughout the book, Bial's gift of photographing objects that speak for their makers is well utilized. As the author moves into the realm of modern Menominee life, the book covers the battle over logging rights and the tribe's official "termination" in 1961, when the tribe became a corporation and was plunged into irretrievable poverty. Bial admirably covers a lot of factual territory in a readable and engaging way. His treatment of various controversies involving the government's poor management of tribal land articulates the controversies in detail. Throughout the book, he uses the past tense when speaking of the old lifeways, knowing that the reader might otherwise assume the tribal members still live this way. The change to present tense in the New Ways chapter emphasizes that the Menominee still are with us. Brief mention is made of the tribe's being the first to open a casino, the first tribally owned medical clinic, and one of the earliest tribal colleges. Raymond Bial is an acclaimed photoessayist for children. Four of his books were chosen as Notable Books in the Field of Social Studies by the NCSS. "No single book can comprehensively portray the intricate and varied lifeways of an entire tribe, or nation. I only hope that young people will come away with a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of Indian culture-both then and now-and a keen desire to learn more about these First Americans." -Raymond Bial

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Where Washington Walked

( "I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part...)

"I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent."--George Washington There have been many, many books about George Washington. His military skill was vital to American independence, and his conduct as the first President of the United States set the standard for every president thereafter. Where Washington Walked chronicles Washington's path to his destiny, from the farm he inherited at age eleven, to the forests and marshes in which he battled alongside and (later) against the British, to the halls of government where he made his political mark, and, finally, to the fields of his beloved Mount Vernon, where he spent his last days. Sharp, contemporary photographs and clear, engaging text from award-winning photo-essayist Raymond Bial bring an immediacy to this legendary leader that enables young readers to see him in a fresh, new light.

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Champaign (Images of America: Illinois)

(The low-lying prairie on which Champaign came to be estab...)

The low-lying prairie on which Champaign came to be established was once described as "one vast pond where the mud turtle and water moccasin luxuriated, the mosquito wound his bugle, and the frogs gave a rival symphony." From humble origins as a stop on the Illinois Central Railroad called West Urbana, the cluster of buildings quickly became a bustling town of square storefronts, with horses and wagons hitched along wood-plank sidewalks. Gradually rising above muddy thoroughfares, Champaign grew into a charming city in which trolleys rumbled along brick streets. Elegant homes were built and churches established, along with shops and stores, and municipal services and utilities, not to mention parks, opera houses, and confectioneries.

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(A Handful of Dirt ) Author: Raymond Bial Jan-2001

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Cajun Home

( The Cajun people have a long history of having to leave...)

The Cajun people have a long history of having to leave their homes: first in France, then later in Canada, and even in America, families were broken apart by exile and were scattered across the continent. They were pushed farther and farther south, finally into the swamps and marshes of southern Louisiana. Here, deep in the bayous and backwaters, they have created a home for themselves that is unlike any other place on earth. In beautifully composed photographs and lucid text, Bial illuminates the spirit, resiliency, and warmth of the Cajun people.

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The Strength of These Arms: Life in the Slave Quarters

( Most slaves lived desperately hard lives, working from ...)

Most slaves lived desperately hard lives, working from sunup to sundown, with few comforts. Yet despite their surroundings, they made homes of what they had. Holding fiercely to their African heritage while adapting to the customs of their strange new land, these first African-Americans handed down a legacy of perseverance and strength. The everyday life of plantation slaves is detailed in text and haunting photographs of recently excavated plantation sites, giving immediacy to the lives of enslaved Africans while paying tribute to the daily courage of a people who endured against all odds.

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Shadow Island: A Tale of Lake Superior

(The adventures of three girls - sisters Amanda and Sally ...)

The adventures of three girls - sisters Amanda and Sally and their friend, Roxanne - trapped on Shadow Island, near a sleepy resort somewhere on Lake Superior. To escape, they must explore the mysterious long-abandoned Stardust Hotel. Unfortunely for them, the old Victorian hotel is not quite as deserted as it looks.

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Tenement: Immigrant Life on the Lower East Side

( Life on the Lower East Side was bustling. Immigrants fr...)

Life on the Lower East Side was bustling. Immigrants from many European countries had come to make a better life for themselves and their families in the United States. But the wages they earned were so low that they could afford only the most basic accommodations—tenements. Unfortunately, there were few laws protecting the residents of tenements, and landlords took advantage of this by allowing the buildings to become cramped and squalid. There was little the tenants could do; their only other choice was the street. Though most immigrants struggled in these buildings, many overcame a difficult start and saw generations after them move on to better apartments, homes, and lives. Raymond Bial reveals the first, challenging step in this process as he leads us on a tour of the sights and sounds of the Lower East Side, guiding us through the dark hallways, staircases, and rooms of the tenements.

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The Super Soybean

(If there is any such thing as a "super" plant, that plant...)

If there is any such thing as a "super" plant, that plant is the soybean. Used for an amazing variety of things--plastics, fuel, soap, and medicine--soybeans are also a healthy food source for animals and people.

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Zoom Lens Photography (Amherst Media's Photo-Imaging Series) by Bial, Raymond (1996) Paperback

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Where Lincoln Walked

( Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list...)

Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places, buildings, and objects significant in his life.

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In All My Years: Portraits of Older Black in Champaign-Urbana

(Striking black and white portraits of older African-Ameri...)

Striking black and white portraits of older African-Americans who recount their poignant, first-hand experiences with racial discrimination, including Jim Crow, in the north and the south.

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Shadow Island: A Tale of Lake Superior by Raymond Bial (2006) Paperback

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Shaker Home

(Shaker traditions and lifestyle are brought to life throu...)

Shaker traditions and lifestyle are brought to life through informative text and full-color photographs of authentic homes, furnishings, and handicrafts. The photographs were taken at The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, a community restored to its original pristine condition. "This handsome volume introduces the traditional Shaker way of life in a thoughtful text and well-composed, full-color photographs." -- Booklist, starred review

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Portrait of a Farm Family by Bial, Raymond (1995) Hardcover

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Tenement: Immigrant Life on the Lower East Side by Bial, Raymond (2002) Hardcover

(Library Binding)

Library Binding

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Common Ground: Photographs of Rural and Small Town Life

(Lyrical, black and white photographs of the vanishing rur...)

Lyrical, black and white photographs of the vanishing rural landscape.

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