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Translating Maya HieroglyphsMaya hieroglyphic writing may seem impossibly opaque to beginning students, but scholar Scott A. J. Johnson presents it as a regular and comprehensible system in this engaging, easy-to-follow textbook. The only comprehensive introduction designed specifically for those new to the study, Translating Maya Hieroglyphs...
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Ultimate Road Trips: USA & CanadaUltimate Road Trips: USA & Canada provides detailed itineraries for 32 amazing driving routes and adventures, from enthralling national parks to charming small towns. Including epic journeys like California's Highway 1, the Canadian Rockies, coastal New England, Hawaii and Alaska, each chapter features route...
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Little WolfA young Indigenous girl moves to the big city and learns to find connections to her culture and the land wherever she goes, despite encountering bullies and feelings of isolation along the way. When Little Wolf moves to the big city with her mom...
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Arroz Con Leche / Rice Pudding: Un Poema Para Cocinar / A Cooking PoemThe second title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrates the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. Now available in paperback, Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding is the second title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the...
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Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror StoriesBlackfoot storyteller Alexander Soop plunges us into a shocking well of imagination in his debut collection of short stories, Midnight Storm Moonless Sky. From hauntings on the Highway of Tears to fearful gatherings of ghosts and the sorrows of racism, Soop combines the social...
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The Secret DoorKids and adults will enjoy this magical illustrated chapter book as a read-aloud or to read on their own.Immerse yourself in the world of the Martinez Kids, three spunky bilingual children who have some exciting adventures!Their elderly Mexican neighbor Don Toño invites their family...
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Fragments of Truth: Residential Schools and the Challenge of Reconciliation in CanadaIn 2008, the Canadian government established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to review the history of the residential school system, a brutal colonial project that killed and injured many Indigenous children and left a legacy of trauma and pain. In Fragments of Truth...
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The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug TradeThe Mexican drug trade has inspired prejudiced narratives of a war between north and south, white and brown; between noble cops and vicious kingpins, corrupt politicians and powerful cartels. In this first comprehensive history of the trade, historian Benjamin T. Smith tells the real...
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Historia de México: Una guía fascinante de la historia de México y la Revolución Mexicana2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro La historia de México: Una Guía Fascinante de la Historia Mexicana, Desde el Ascenso de Tenochtitlan y el Imperio de Maximiliano hasta la Revolución Mexicana y el Levantamiento Indígena Zapatista La Revolución mexicana: Una guía fascinante sobre la...
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Fishing with GrandmaAdventure begins when Grandma takes her two grandchildren out for a trip to the lake. After showing the kids how to prepare for a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them every...
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MéxicoLa ciudad donde los sueños conviven con las tragedias.Capital de imperios, ciudad de palacios, metrópoli cosmopolita, pero también víctima de los embates de la naturaleza. Sus tragedias no tienen fin. Aunque tampoco sus grandes momentos que han visto coronar emperadores, vitorear ejércitos y levantar...
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Dawn Flight: A Lakota StoryLong ago, when a great flood cleansed the land of unhappiness, the Grandfather sent Wanjblí the eagle to save one virtuous member of the human race and teach her how to live a good life. The eagle is a powerful symbol of courage, wisdom,...
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The Death of Artemio CruzAs the novel opens, Artemio Cruz, the all-powerful newspaper magnate and land baron, lies confined to his bed and, in dreamlike flashes, recalls the pivotal episodes of his life. Carlos Fuentes manipulates the ensuing kaleidoscope of images with dazzling inventiveness, layering memory upon memory,...
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Backroads of OntarioWelcome to this updated and expanded sixth edition of Ron Brown's classic Backroads of Ontario. Used by thousands of travelers for nearly two decades, the book guides drivers and cyclists along some of Ontario's most interesting backroads, each with its own distinct story to...
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Wiijibibamatoon Anangoonan/Runs with the StarsAs they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now...
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Moon Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & LabradorCatch a glimpse of the world's rarest whales, hike through lush forests, or wander around quaint historic towns: the very best of the northeast is yours with Moon Atlantic Canada. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries including scenic drives, ocean excursions, and the best...
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Moon Newfoundland & LabradorAwe-inspiring icebergs, clifftop lighthouses, and rare fossils: experience the magic of Canada's eastern province with Moon Newfoundland & Labrador. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for weekend getaways or spending two weeks in Newfoundland and Labrador with strategic advice for families, outdoor adventurers, and history...
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Erebus: One Ship, Two Epic Voyages, and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time"Beyond terrific. I didn't want it to end." --Bill BrysonDriven by a passion for travel and history and a love of ships and the sea, former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin explores the world of HMS Erebus, last seen on...
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Grandeur of the Canadian RockiesIn celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and in conjunction with Parks Canada's announcement that entrance to all of Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas will be free throughout 2017, RMB is excited to launch an entirely...
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Montreal Map- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapMontreal is a multi-cultural city that boasts both a rich history and a very modern character. National Geographic's City Destination map of Montreal is a valuable tool for exploring everything this striking city has to offer. Both street...
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