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Géneros de Gente in Early Colonial Mexico: Defining Racial DifferenceOn December 19, 1554, the members of Tenochtitlan's indigenous cabildo, or city council, petitioned Emperor Charles V of Spain for administrative changes "to save us from any Spaniard, mestizo, black, or mulato afflicting us in the marketplace, on the roads, in the canal, or...
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Spanish for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide for Learning the Spanish Language FastIf you want to learn the Spanish language without any previous knowledge, then keep reading... Wanting to learn the Spanish language, but don't know how - or where - to start?If so, you've come to the right place.The purpose of this book is to...
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Mexican Cookbook: Traditional Mexican Recipes Made EasyDo you want to know what Mexican cooking is all about? Do you want to cook hassle- free Mexican food in your kitchen? Do you enjoy traditional Mexican food, but you don't want to spend hours on end in your kitchen?Mexican cuisine is unlike...
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The Business of Leisure: Tourism History in Latin America and the CaribbeanThe Business of Leisure critically surveys a wide selection of travel practices, places, and time periods in considering the development of the hospitality industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Considering tourism from early sojourners to contemporary dark tourism thrill seekers, contributors to The...
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Who Was Frida Kahlo?You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous...
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What I Do with My Family: English EditionWhat do you do with your family? This book shows different activities a child does with each family member.Author: Inhabit Education BooksPublisher: Inhabit Education Books Inc.Published: 05/04/2021Pages: 12Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.80w x 0.30dISBN: 9781774500187Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorInhabit Education Books Inc:...
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Sapa and Martha Make an Amaut: English EditionThere is a fashion show at Sapa and Martha's school Sapa and Martha want to make something special to display at the show. Martha suggests they make an amaut, just like the one her biological mother, Paula, wore when Martha was a baby. As...
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The Death Penalty and Sex Murder in Canadian HistoryFrom Confederation to the partial abolition of the death penalty a century later, defendants convicted of sexually motivated killings and sexually violent homicides in Canada were more likely than any other condemned criminals to be executed for their crimes. Despite the emergence of psychiatric...
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Corporate Cataclysm: Abitibi Power & Paper and the Collapse of the Newsprint Industry, 1912-1946In this absorbing narrative, Barry E.C. Boothman traces the history of Abitibi Power & Paper Limited alongside the rise and fall of the newsprint industry and the advent of Canadian corporate capitalism. In the first half of the twentieth century, Abitibi was Canada's biggest...
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Seen But Not Seen: Influential Canadians and the First Nations from the 1840s to TodayThroughout the nineteenth and most of the twentieth century, the majority of Canadians argued that European "civilization" must replace Indigenous culture. The ultimate objective was assimilation into the dominant society. Seen but Not Seen explores the history of Indigenous marginalization and why non-Indigenous Canadians...
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Sophia and Alex Go to Preschool: Sofía y Alejandro van al pre-escolarAdvance Books is a publisher of children bilingual books containing side-by-side Spanish and English text. Our books are similarly translated into other world languages in paperback version. The Sophia and Alex 10-book series is intended to ensure early dual-language learners feel connected with the...
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Life and Culture in the United States and CanadaFrom the Native Americans in the United States and the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis tribes in Canada to modern-day immigrants from all across the globe, the North American continent is home to some of the most diverse peoples and cultures in the world....
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The History and Government of the United States and CanadaThe United States and Canada have become beacons of democracy around the world. This book explores the two nations' histories from colonies to world powers, as well as the ways their governments have been structured. Readers will learn about the importance of checks and...
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The Secret of Your Name"In English and Michif, Bouchard, whose grandmothers were Anishnaabe, Chippewa, Menominee and Innu, honours those 'Kokums, ' of whom he is so proud... Dennis Weber's wonderfully textured paintings add further luminescence to an emotionally powerful book." -- The Globe and Mail Canada's most well-known...
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Canadian Geographic Canada for Kids: 1000 Awesome FactsA kid's reference featuring facts and trivia focusing on Canada's records, achievements and gee-whiz accomplishments. This newly designed, patriotic celebration of Canada's superlatives, complete with 600 color photographs, presents young readers with a visual feast of facts, figures and feats that make Canada unique....
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Easy Spanish Phrase Book for Travelers: Learn How to Speak Over 1400 Unique Spanish Words and Phrases While Traveling Spain and South AmericaHow to Learn the Spanish You'll Need for Your Trip Even If Your Flight Is TomorrowYou and your best friend get a little crazy when it comes to making vacation plans, but that's what vacation is all about, right? It's also why you've been...
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In the Vortex of Violence: Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico Volume 7In the Vortex of Violence examines the uncharted history of lynching in post-revolutionary Mexico. Based on a collection of previously untapped sources, the book examines why lynching became a persistent practice during a period otherwise characterized by political stability and decreasing levels of violence....
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Greater Than a Tourist - The Magdalen Islands Québec Canada: 50 Travel Tips from a LocalAre you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is just for you. Greater Than a...
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Greater Than a Tourist- Guanajuato City Guanajuato Mexico: 50 Travel Tips from a LocalWith travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by alocal, it is never too late to visit Guanajuato City. Most travelbooks tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there isnothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist'series,...
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Orange Shirt Day: September 30thOrange Shirt Day: September 30th aims to create champions who will walk a path of reconciliation through promoting the message that 'Every Child Matters'. Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is a day to honour Residential School Survivors and their families, and...
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