North America local history
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Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great WarFrom Canada's top war historian, a definitive medical history of the Great War, illuminating how the carnage of modern battle gave birth to revolutionary life-saving innovations. It brings to light shocking revelations of the ways the brutality of combat and the necessity of agonizing...
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Vlad (Spanish Edition)Hay un vampiro en la ciudad de México. Necesita tu sangre. Quiere tu vida. Desea a las personas que amas. Y no te quitará sólo eso. Acaso no es la ciudad de México, con una población de 10 millones de habitantes y una fuerza...
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Secreto Azteca / Aztec SecretLA HISTORIA SECRETA SOBRE EL ORIGEN DE MÉXICO La nación mexicana se encuentra polarizada por la idea obsesiva de la "Conquista". Sin embargo, la historia que hoy conocemos en realidad ha sido manipulada. Estas páginas nos trasladan atrás en el tiempo para conocer la...
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Strength from the Waters: A History of Indigenous Mobilization in Northwest MexicoStrength from the Waters is an environmental and social history that frames economic development, environmental concerns, and Indigenous mobilization within the context of a timeless issue: access to water. Between 1927 and 1970 the Mayo people--an Indigenous group in northwestern Mexico--confronted changing access to...
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The Lonely Little LighthouseA heartfelt picture book about a neglected lighthouse and the small coastal community that comes together to make her light shine again, featuring informative backmatter. Where the sandspit ends and the harbour channel begins, the Lonely Little Lighthouse sat weathered and beaten by time....
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Testimonio: Canadian Mining in the Aftermath of Genocides in GuatemalaWhat is land? A resource to be exploited? A commodity to be traded? A home to cherish? In Guatemala, a country still reeling from thirty-six years of US-backed state repression and genocides, dominant Canadian mining interests cash in on the transformation of land into...
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Meet Your Family: Gikenim Ginii'igoMother Earth, we come from her, we go to her, without her we wouldn't be here, she gives all of us life and because of her, we are all one family. In almost all segments of Indigenous life, we speak of Mother Earth, Father...
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The Lost IslandMy aim, my joy, my pride, is to sing the glories of my own people. -- E. Pauline Johnson A search for the timeless connection to the old world presages a vision of the future in the haunting story of The Lost Island from Legends...
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Ojibwe Colouring Book Vol 1: Ojibwe CB1A colouring book with simplified indigounous designs, accompanied by Ojibwe and English words to assist in learning about Ojibwe names for different mammals and plants.Author: Kendra Lois Nicole HowlandPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 10/01/2020Pages: 60Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.12dISBN: 9798692695666This title is...
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Mexico Life Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book Featuring Charming Cultural and Lifestyle Mexico Inspired Scenes for Stress Relief and RelaxatiGift Idea: 2020 Experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the vibrant heart of Mexico in this brilliant adult coloring book Do you want to explore the world from the comfort of your own home? Are you looking for a way to experience the charm and...
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Reflections from Them Days: A Residential School Memoir from Nunatsiavut: English EditionWhen Nellie Winters was 11 years old, she was sent to attend the Nain Boarding School, a residential school 400 kilometres from her home. In this memoir, she recalls life before residential school, her experiences at the school, and what it was like to...
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Moon Vancouver: With Victoria, Vancouver Island & Whistler: Neighborhood Walks, Outdoor Adventures, Beloved Local SpotsSet on the edge of the Pacific and bursting with culture and life, Vancouver is a delight to explore. Immerse yourself in the best of the city with Moon Vancouver. Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow...
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InnuAuthor: Jil SilbersteinPublisher: Albin MichelPublished: 03/01/1998Pages: 464Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.70w x 1.40dISBN: 9782226100009
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Calgary's Best Bike Rides and TrailsIn her first best-selling book, Lori Beattie led Calgarians on foot along forested pathways and through Calgary's unique neighbourhoods. In Calgary's Best Bike Rides and Trails, Lori offers Calgarians the opportunity to explore the city on their bikes, on brand new routes that include...
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Animals Illustrated: Arctic WolfAnimals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of reader with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting...
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Contact Charlie: The Canadian Army, the Taliban, and the Battle for AfghanistanIn the summer of 2006, a Canadian army patrol travelling through Afghanistan's Panjwayi region surprised an unexpectedly large force of Taliban fighters. The soldiers of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry had stumbled into a hornet's nest; the largest buildup of Taliban forces in...
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Vancouver Light: Visions of a CitySetting out to photograph Vancouver is a daunting challenge for any photographer, even one as accomplished as David Nunuk. Its world-renowned viewscapes have been recorded so many times by so many great artists in film and paint that some avoid the challenge by seeking...
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The Rewind ProjectIt's 1999 and Harry Jackson has hit rock bottom. He dropped out of high school at seventeen to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Linda. Fifteen years later, he's an alcoholic and a pot head who ignores his lonely mother and would rather spend time at...
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MexicoThis title highlights major destinations within Mexico and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Mexico, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary,...
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This Freedom JourneyA thirst for independence sent him halfway around the world, but the desperate woman he discovers in the treacherous Canadian mountains gives him his greatest challenge yet. Adrien Lockman is through with the political unrest and bloodshed in his home country of France, so...
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