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Cultural Traditions in IndiaIndia's culture is a blending of religion and ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the culture of India's former ruler, Britain. This interesting book describes how Indian traditions, beliefs, and rituals mixed with British influence have resulted in many...
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Conoce India (Spotlight on India)Spotlight on India introduces children to the land, people, and rich traditions of this beautiful country. Breathtaking photos feature the Himalaya Mountains, the Ganges and Indus Rivers, and major cities such as New Delhi. This joyful book also celebrates India's unique mixture of peoples,...
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Life in Ancient MesopotamiaWith a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. Illustrative maps and timelines will teach children the complex history of the area that is now modern-day Iraq. Topics include: - The Tigris and Euphrates...
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Explore with Francisco PizarroThis informative book follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in Peru. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Pizarro to head into...
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The Dark Ages and the VikingsThree historic battles, from the arrival of the Vikings in early Britain to the Norman invasion, are told in graphic novel format: In 793, the sacking of Lindisfarne is the first Viking raid on Britain; At Ediginton, Alfred the Great defends the kingdom of...
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VancouverismUntil the 1980s, Vancouver was a typical mid-sized North American city. But after the city hosted Expo 86, something extraordinary happened. This otherwise unremarkable urban centre was transformed into an inspiring world-class city celebrated for its livability, sustainability, and competitiveness. This book tells the...
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The Grand Experiment: Law and Legal Culture in British Settler SocietiesThe essays in this volume reflect the exciting new directions in which legal history in the settler colonies of the British Empire has developed. The contributors show how local life and culture in selected settlements influenced, and was influenced by, the ideology of the...
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A Wampum Denied, 191: Procter's War of 1812, Second EditionA Wampum Denied reassesses the much-maligned career of Henry Procter, commander of the British forces, traces the Canadian/British/Native side of the conflict (amid a literature dominated by the American view), and casts new light on an allied military strategy that very nearly succeeded, but...
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The Jim Crow Laws and Racism in United States HistoryIn 1954, the Supreme Court rejected the notion of "separate but equal" facilities in the famous Brown v. Board of Education decision. Highlighting the efforts of both blacks and whites to promote racial equality in the face of violent attempts to preserve white supremacy,...
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Origins and Doctrine of Fascism: With Selections from Other WorksGiovanni Gentile (1875-1944) was the major theorist of Italian fascism, supplying its justifi cation and rationale as a developmental form of dictatorship for status-deprived nations languishing on the margins of the Great Powers. Gentile's actualism (as his philosophy came to be called) absorbed many...
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Women of the Suffrage MovementAimed at general readers, this volume tells the story of the decades-long struggle of women to secure the right to vote, from the Seneca Falls meeting in 1848 to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. The text is accompanied throughout by images...
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New York Travel Posters: A Book of PostcardsNew York City is a magnificent metropolis abundantly memorialized in words and song. Over the past hundred years the legendary city has also figured prominently in art. Among the most iconic of these artworks have been many extraordinary posters, the majority of them travel...
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Notorious New England: A Travel Guide to Tragedy and TreacheryNew England is notorious for its dark tourism with tragic and treacherous attractions, both historical and recent, that re-create death, suffering, and the outright macabre. History buffs and paranormal enthusiasts will discover engaging stories, from historic homes and cemeteries to serial killers and infamous...
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The US Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol.1: Los Angeles Class 688This illustrated book covers the complete history of the United States' Los Angeles class attack submarines from initial design and construction, through testing and trials, to its current operations. The nuclear-powered USS Los Angeles (SSN-688) class attack submarine represented the lead ship of the...
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The Complete Book of U.S. Military Pocket Knives: From the Revolutionary War to the PresentThis book is a color celebration of the pocket knives of the United States military, and features both U.S. and foreign-made models. It is a historical chronology beginning with the first folders of the early 1800s and ending with the high-tech knives of the...
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Germany's V-2 RocketGermany's V-2 looks at one of the major technological advances of the Second World War, the V-2 ballistic missile. Although dwarfed by today's giant rockets, the V-2 represented a quantum leap beyond anything previously built. During the last six months of the war in...
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The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice"Filled with humor and a bit of attitude . . . will engage even the most reluctant young readers." -- School Library JournalMeet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He's about to lead a tour -- from the temperamental gods and...
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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of FranceDiscover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history. The day Ben Franklin first set foot in Paris, France, he found the city all abuzz. Everyone was talking about something...
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Mrs. Earp: The Wives And Lovers Of The Earp Brothers, First EditionWhen most people hear the name Earp, they think of Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan, and sometimes the lesser known James and Warren. They also had a half-brother named Newton, who lived a fairly quiet, uneventful life. While it's true these men made history on their...
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Death Row All Stars: A Story of Baseball, Corruption, and MurderIt was the golden age of baseball, and all over the country teams gathered on town fields in front of throngs of fans to compete for local glory. In Rawlins, Wyoming, residents lined up for tickets to see slugger Joseph Seng and the rest...
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