North America local history
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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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The Colourful Life of an Engineer: Volume 1 - A Victorian Childhood and College Life in Edwardian LondonThe story of a young engineer growing up in England 100 years ago. Details of daily life set within a historical context provide a thought-provoking contrast to life today.After a childhood in an Essex farmhouse, Harry went to school in Dorchester where his father...
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Leopard Tanks in Action: History, Variants and Combat Operations of the German Leopard 1 & 2 Main Battle TanksDive deep into the fascinating world of German tanks in this definitive textbook about the Leopard 1 and 2. Known as one of the most for their prominence in peacetime, there's more to these trusty machines than meets the eye. Follow them on their...
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History Matters: Stories and Photographs from the Archives of the Lakes District MuseumLocated in the geographic centre of British Columbia, the Lakes District is a unique region with a fascinating backstory. History Matters, the first book published by the Lakes District Museum Society in a half century, gives readers a glimpse into the lives of some...
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Alexa Moreno Singular Y Extraordinaria / Alexa Moreno Unique and ExtraordinarySalta, cae y vuelve a saltar hasta que logres volar Reconocida como la mejor gimnasta en la historia de México, Alexa Moreno ha logrado lo que ninguna atleta en su ramo: una medalla en un Campeonato Mundial de Gimnasia (Doha, Catar, 2018), y ser...
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Mary Magdalene, La Malinche, and the Ethics of InterpretationBy comparing the intersecting histories of interpretation of Mary Magdalene, a first-century disciple of Jesus, and La Malinche, a sixteenth-century Mesoamerican woman enslaved by the Spanish conquistadores, Jennifer Vija Pietz critically evaluates the use of past lives to address contemporaneous concerns. She demonstrates how...
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America O Canada Bhramanara DinalipiThis book America O Canada Bhramanara Dinalipi was first published in 2019 and the second Edition is in your hands. This is a storehouse of information on important destinations of USA and CANADA written in soft and sweet Odia language.Author: Prakash Chandra PatraPublisher: Black...
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Home In SteadAnnie loves her hometown on the prairie. She has beautiful things, dear friends, and plenty to do. But her father's dream comes true when he secures their family their own homestead in the wilderness of British Columbia, and Annie must leave her beloved town...
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Heartfelt: A Moment in TimeWhen horse people meet and share stories, the conversation always goes back to the horse that meant so much to them, that one individual who made a mark so deep in their life they were changed forever. This book contains short stories from people...
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Historia de la independencia de MéxicoThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Phoenix Ani' Gichichi-I'/Phoenix Gets GreaterPhoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance--ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Sometimes Phoenix gets picked on and he struggles with feeling different, but his mom and...
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Aztec Civilization: The Culture and Mythology of the AztecsThe Aztec people are a fascinating race who've left so much in their time behind. From their battle tactics to the impressive architecture that they have built, they left more than a few incredible artifacts behind. This book will delve into the fascinating world...
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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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La Revolución mexicana: Una guía fascinante sobre la guerra civil mexicana y cómo Pancho Villa y Emiliano Zapata tuvieron un impacto en MéxicoSi quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la Revolución mexicana, siga leyendo...La Revolución mexicana fue un momento decisivo del siglo XX. La lucha mexicana por la democracia, la igualdad y la justicia ha causado conmoción en todo el mundo. Ningún otro episodio de su...
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Kəxntim Sʕanixw K'əl Nixwtitkw I? Acxwəl̕xwalt / We Go with Muskrat to Those Living Underwaterkəxntim sʕanixʷ k̕əl nixʷtitkʷ acxʷəl̕xʷalt / We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater is an interactive story with sʕanixʷ (Muskrat) in the lead, allowing readers to learn both the n'syilxwcn and English names of underwater creatures living in the Okanagan Valley. The book...
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I? Siwɬkw Nkwancinəm K'əl Suli? / The Water Sings to Suli?iʔ siwɬkw nkwancinəm k̕əl suliʔ / The Water Sings to Suliʔ is an original story with a universal message, shedding light on the importance of water as a living entity. The story features a young girl named suliʔ, who hears the song of the...
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No Journey Too FarA family long divided, a mysterious trunk, and a desperate journey across the ocean--all in the name of love. The epic saga of the McAlisters continues in this riveting sequel to No Ocean Too Wide. In 1909, Grace McAlister set sail for Canada as...
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The Gumazing Gum Girl! Cover BlownWhen Gabby Gomez (aka Gum Girl) heads to Mexico on a family vacation, little does she know what (and who) is about to POP up First, the famous luchador and archaeologist Sol Azteca invites Gabby to his wrestling camp inside an ancient Maya pyramid....
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Living Safe, Playing SafeTony, Rainey, Jennifer, and Mavis love playing and, with the help of their parents, after a few mishaps they learn important safety lessons at school, in the kitchen and in the playground. Written for children of all backgrounds, with colorful illustrations, this story shares...
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Out of the Mist: Treasures of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth ChiefsOut of the Mist celebrates the art, culture and history of the Nuu-chah-nulth (formerly called Nootka) nations. It features the material culture--including many major art pieces--of the richly complex societies along the west coast of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula. With the help...
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