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Divided IslandFrom the winner of the 2022 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize: a fractal exploration of a woman's grief as she moves through disjointed segments of time.Divided Island is the story of a woman with a neurological disorder. The day she goes in...
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A Business History of AlbertaA Business History of Alberta chronicles a rich history of people and enterprise--an enduring spirit of entrepreneurship, and an evolution of economic foundations--from pioneer outposts to sophisticated global players. Found the foundations of business in Alberta through its development to the emergence of big...
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100 Moments in the History of MexicoOur knowledge of Mexican history is primarily through the political and social events in recent centuries that have defined the country as we know it today. The Conquest, Independence, Reform, Revolution, and other fundamental events and periods frame modern Mexico and hold the keys...
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Ultimo Emperador de México, ElThe true story of Maximilian and Carlota and their turbulent reign in Mexico. This is history's judgement on the events surrounding the ill-fated reign of Maximilian of Mexico, the young Austrian archduke who in 1864 crossed the Atlantic to assume a faraway throne. He...
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The Ojibwa of Western Canada 1780-1870Among the most dynamic Aboriginal peoples in western Canada today are the Ojibwa, who have played an especially vital role in the development of an Aboriginal political voice at both levels of government. Yet, they are relative newcomers to the region, occupying the parkland...
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Pisim Finds Her MiskanawNOW REVISED! This edition features updated Rocky Cree translations and an expanded glossary, augmented with new maps to give a more detailed look at Pīsim's journey. These enhancements make this book a great tool for teachers and a great addition to any library.Out of...
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Pages of MourningPages of Mourning is a stunning achievement, a pioneering and inventive novel that confronts family history, creativity, Magical Realism, and the impact of violence from Mexico's drug war, by a magnificent new talent in Diego Gerard Morrison. It's 2017 and the crisis of forced...
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Out of the Sierra: A Story of Rarámuri ResistanceA displaced family charts a path forward in this testament to the power of perseverance and the many forms resistance can take.The Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, make up one of the largest Indigenous tribes of North America. Renowned for maintaining their language and...
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Emily's QuestAuthor: L. M. MontgomeryPublisher: Tundra Books (NY)Published: 09/09/2014Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.80dISBN: 9781770497511Audience: Young AdultAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 10Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 8106 / Emily's QuestAbout the AuthorLucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was born in what is now...
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El Gran Corruptor / The Great Corruptor«Estas son páginas notables por su contenido explosivo y revelador, y una radiografía de la metástasis de ese cáncer alimentado por el gran corruptor. --Sergio Negrete Cárdenas Tras el éxito de El rey del cash, Elena Chávez nos sumerge una vez más en las...
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Disaster on Mount Slesse: The Story of Western Canada's Worst Air CrashMount Slesse, a jagged 2,500-metre peak near Chilliwack BC known locally as "The Fang," lived up to its evil reputation on December 9, 1956, when Trans Canada Airlines Flight 810 slammed into it, killing all 62 aboard. For five months nobody knew what happened....
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Business Plans for Canadians for DummiesThe only book dedicated to helping Canadians write winning business plans, newly revised and updated Packed with everything you need to get your business moving in the right direction--whether you're part of a large corporation or a one-person show--Business For Canadians For Dummies, Second...
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An American BandJavier Espinoza manages a young rock band short on money to record their debut album. When the slog of playing their hearts out for tiny crowds in Texas border towns gets to be too much, a dangerous idea takes hold of Javier: smuggling migrants...
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Women's Ritual in Formative Oaxaca: Figure-Making, Divination, Death and the Ancestors Volume 33This book covers divination, figurine-making, and women's ritual treatment of ancestors in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, from 1600 to 500 BC.Author: Joyce MarcusPublisher: U of M Museum Anthro ArchaeologyPublished: 01/01/1998Pages: 333Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.90dISBN: 9780915703487This title is only...
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The Dawn of Guerrilla Warfare: Why the Tactics of Insurgents Against Napoleon Failed in the Us Mexican WarHistoriographically groundbreaking transnational history of the Mexican-American War.While one military empire in Europe lay in ruins, another awakened in North America. During the Peninsular War (1808-1814) the Spanish launched an unprecedented guerrilla insurgency undermining Napoleon's grip on that state and ultimately hastening the destruction...
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The '37: Rebels and Lovers in Old CanadaWhy does young, reform-minded lawyer George-Étienne Cartier join an armed uprising only to later reject violence as a means to achieve responsible government for Canada?In 1837, Lower Canada seethes with discontent. After savage rioting in Montreal between hardline loyalists and dissident radicals, there is...
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Sayulita and Riviera Nayarit: The Solo Girl's Travel GuideThe #1 Travel Guidebook Series for Women (and couples) ▷ Plan your dream Mexico trip in a short amount of time on any budget - all while avoiding the scams, creeps and tourist traps...and skip ahead to the beaches and adventures that are worth...
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Puedo Comerme un Arcoíris (I Can Eat a Rainbow) (Spanish Edition)"Puedo comerme un arcoíris" es un libro para que los niños pequeños aprendan, en forma sencilla, lo importante que es incorporar frutas y verduras en su dieta. Es un libro alegre y colorido que mantendrá a tus hijos interesados y entretenidos a lo largo...
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Making Canada Home: How Immigrants Shaped This CountryPeople from every single country in the world call Canada home. From the very first arrivals as long as 30,000 years ago--the ancestors of Canada's Aboriginal peoples--right up until today, people have settled in this country to build a better life. Making Canada Home...
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Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España: SelecciónHistoria verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España relata la experiencia americana de Bernal Díaz del Castillo. En 1514, cuando Bernal Díaz embarcó hacia el Nuevo Mundo, no había cumplido veinte años, y tres años más tarde participaba en la expedición dirigida por...
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