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The U.S.-Mexico Border: A Reference Handbook"This book offers answers to essential questions about the border between the United States and Mexico and connected issues that are accessible to readers interested in immigration, border security, and U.S.-Mexico relations"--Author: Michael C. LemayPublisher: ABC-CLIOPublished: 01/24/2022Pages: 392Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.14w...
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When Trains Ruled the Kootenays: A Short History of Railways in Southeastern British ColumbiaWhen Trains Ruled the Kootenays is the story of how the railways established an extensive and convenient transportation network to haul ore from the mines, move people, and service the communities during the early years of the 20th century in the Kootenay region of...
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Insurgent MexicoToward the end of 1913 John Reed was sent to cover the revolution in Mexico by Metropolitan, a widely read magazine whose writers included the leading muckrakers and reformers of the time. He was also commissioned as a correspondent by the New York World....
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Crítica Al Poder Presidencial: 1982-2021 / A Critique of Presidential Power in M Exico: 1982-2021«Krauze se ha distinguido por sus intervenciones a favor de la democracia y el debate para mejorar la vida pública de México. Ha sido un estadista ciudadano, con ánimo valiente frente al poder y la incomprensión. --Gabriel Zaid Para Enrique Krauze, la crítica al...
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People of the Sun⭐️ Gold Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence⭐️ Bronze Medal, 2022 International Readers' Favorite AwardsThe explosive reveal about who John and Sarah really are and why they're traveling through time, with their most gut-wrenching challenge yet. In the time of the Aztec, a scoundrel...
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Travel to MexicoReaders will travel to Mexico in the pages of this book, which covers everything from the country's fascinating history and culture to its people and government. Discover what it's like to live in Mexico!Author: Matt DoedenPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight:...
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A Terrible TideNovember 18th, 1929. In her small village in Newfoundland, Celia is setting the table for her 13th birthday celebration when the house starts to shake. It's an earthquake, rumbling under the Atlantic Ocean. A few hours later, the sea water disappears from the harbor,...
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Day of the DeadAn overview of Day of the Dead, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features...
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50 Things to See with a Telescope: A Young Stargazer's GuideThis book explains everything needed to jumpstart a journey in astronomy. Readers will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes. Colorful images of the sky both...
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Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day Book + Audio: Foreign Language Course for Beginning and Advanced Study. Includes 10 Minutes a Day Workbook, Audio Cds, SofSPANISH in 10 minutes a day AUDIO CD is a great first step to learning Spanish. This audio program takes you on a walking tour through learning the language. Your audio instructors guide you each step of the way, introducing new words, then phrases,...
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The History of Montréal: The Story of Great North American CityThis book tells the fascinating story of Montreal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montreal has become, this account describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that...
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The Scottish Pioneers of Upper Canada, 1784-1855: Glengarry and BeyondGlengarry, Upper Canada's first major Scottish settlement, was established in 1784 by Highlanders from Inverness-shire. Worsening economic conditions in Scotland, coupled with a growing awareness of Upper Canada's opportunities, led to a growing tide of emigration that eventually engulfed all of Scotland and gave...
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Granny's Giant BannockA little miscommunication between English-- speaking Larf and his Cree-- speaking grandmother leads to hilarious results when a giant, sprawling bannock threatens to take over the town. Beyond its antic humour, this is a tender story about the need to listen and understand. Author:...
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The Fox WifeOne cloudless night, a fox falls to earth and comes across a family of humans. As the seasons change and they move their camp, she follows them, growing ever more intrigued by human ways--and especially by the oldest son, Irniq. When Irniq grows older...
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Kamik's First SledJake's puppy is growing quickly, but as Jake soon realizes, he isn't becoming any easier to handle. All Jake wants is to raise his puppy to be a strong, fast sled dog, but Kamik is far from ready to pull a sled with a...
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The Eleventh HourJim and Jules are childhood friends, born on the same day in the same village. All their lives, Jim has been first -- born two minutes before Jules, always faster, always stronger. When the First World War breaks out in Europe, the two young...
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This Is Mexico: Tales of Culture and Other ComplicationsThis Is Mexico is a collection of essays on the often magical and mysterious--and sometimes heartrending--workings of everyday life in Mexico, written from the perspective of an American expatriate. By turns humorous and poignant, Merchasin provides an informed look at Mexican culture and history,...
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Mexican StyleWith the most vibrant and original curation of images ever to be assembled and clever descriptions of the concepts that define its soul, Mexican Style is a 360-degree exploration of this mythical and colorful country. A breath of air clears away the clouds that...
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Florentine Codex: Book 12, 12: Book 12: The Conquest of MexicoTwo of the world's leading scholars of the Aztec language and culture have translated Sahag n's monumental and encyclopedic study of native life in Mexico at the time of the Spanish Conquest. This immense undertaking is the first complete translation into any language of...
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Florentine Codex: Book 3: Book 3: The Origin of the Godsvolume 3Two of the world's leading scholars of the Aztec language and culture have translated Sahag n's monumental and encyclopedic study of native life in Mexico at the time of the Spanish Conquest. This immense undertaking is the first complete translation into any language of...
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