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A Year of Jubilee: Celebrating Fifty Years of God's Grace Bestowed Upon A Little Country Church on the Northern Borders of Burlington, OnA Year of Jubilee celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Trinity Baptist Church in 1972 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. From humble beginnings under the ministry of Pastor William E. Payne, Trinity Baptist Church becomes a place where the gospel and the doctrines...
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The William Cormack Story: Newfoundland Explorer and Beothuk AdvocateWilliam Cormack is celebrated for his 58-day walk across the unmapped, unexplored interior of the island of Newfoundland in 1822. He is also remembered for his work with the Beothuk, the Indigenous people of Newfoundland - including his attempts to prevent their extinction. The...
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¡Tequila!: Distilling the Spirit of MexicoItaly has grappa, Russia has vodka, Jamaica has rum. Around the world, certain drinks--especially those of the intoxicating kind--are synonymous with their peoples and cultures. For Mexico, this drink is tequila. For many, tequila can conjure up scenes of body shots on Cancún bars...
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The ExodusTHE EXODUS is an epic in verse that travels across the page as an experiment in the migration of languages and people. Petra, who took nine attempts to successfully immigrate, is the protagonist of this fabulist poetic experience, but her voice is a cacophony...
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Lonely Planet Pocket Toronto 2Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Toronto: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreakFull-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save...
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Niagara FallsOne of the best-known waterfalls on Earth is right here in North America! Niagara Falls is found between the U.S. state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario on the Niagara River. While it's not the highest waterfall in the world, Niagara...
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Mi'kmaw Daily Drum: Mi'kmaw Culture for Every Day of the WeekA baby board book from the bestselling artist behind Mi'kmaw Animals that teaches young readers Mi'kmaw concepts and a Mi'kmaw word for each day of the week.Mi'kmaw Animals baby board book, shortlisted for the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration, comes Mi'kmaw...
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Serpent River Resurgence: Confronting Uranium Mining at Elliot LakeSerpent River Resurgence tells the story of how the Serpent River Anishinaabek confronted the persistent forces of settler colonialism and the effects of uranium mining at Elliot Lake, Ontario. Drawing on extensive archival sources, oral histories, and newspaper articles, Lianne C. Leddy examines the...
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The Treasure of the Sierra MadreA CULT MASTERPIECE--THE ADVENTURE NOVEL THAT INSPIRED JOHN HUSTON'S CLASSIC FILM, BY THE ELUSIVE AUTHOR WHO WAS A MODEL FOR THE HERO OF ROBERTO BOLA O'S 2666. Little is known for certain about B. Traven. Evidence suggests that he was born Otto Feige in...
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Gifts from RavenIn this books the author Kung Jaadee shares with us that we have each received a special gift from Raven. That gift is our special talent or passion to share with the world. Suggested for ages 4-6.Author: Kung-Jaadee Kung-JaadeePublisher: Medicine Wheel PublishingPublished: 09/01/2019Pages: 24Binding...
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a la Peche Avec Grand-MamanL'aventure commence lorsque grand-maman part en expédition au lac avec ses deux petits-enfants! Après que grand-maman ait montré aux enfants comment se préparer à une expédition de pêche, ils partent tous ensemble pour une journée de pêche à la dandinette sur glace. Grand-maman leur...
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All about the Great LakesThe Great Lakes are North America's own inland seas. What surprises lurk hidden at the bottom of the Great Lakes, or in their past? Pirates, shipwrecks, forests, and mysteries abound. Bordered by nine states or provinces, the Great Lakes hold 21% of the world's...
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Morir En El Golfo / Dying in the GulfUna magistral novela de intriga y suspenso sobre el auge petrolero de los años setenta. Morir en el Golfo es la puesta en escena de un pleito mortal, un trazo nítido e inquietante del modo en que se da la lucha por algunos espacios...
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My Suitcase: Nii SookayisThe book begins with my first memory of residential schools, the door slamming and taking me by surprise. My family was gone and I was left alone with nothing but the suitcase my grandmother so lovingly packed with a traditional red dress she had...
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A National Crime: The Canadian Government and the Residential School System"I am going to tell you how we are treated. I am always hungry." -- Edward B., a student at Onion Lake School (1923) "[I]f I were appointed by the Dominion Government for the express purpose of spreading tuberculosis, there is nothing finer in...
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Knight of the RailsThirteen-year-old Billy Knight leaves home to ride the rails across Canada during the 1930s. His encounters with a wide cast of characters -- including fellow drifters and grifters; kid gangs; crooks; idealists; ragtag philosophers; and railroad bulls; as well as everyday folk simply trying...
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Toke Street: The Untold Stories Of A Group Of Delinquents Who Owned A LakeIt was the mid-1940's. A time of war, a time of Peace. In a gold mining town in Northern Ontario, a group of semi delinquents struggled with both. Yet in their own hilarious way, they found a method of coping with lofty expectations, a...
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History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian HistoryWhat do you know about the history of Canada?You might think you know a lot about Canada-especially if you happen to live in North America. But in truth, it's surprising how little most of us know about Canadian history. Even though Canada is just...
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Amo's SapotawanRocky Cree people understand that all children are born with four gifts or talents. When a child is old enough, they decide which gift, or mīthikowisiwin, they will seek to master. With her sapotawan ceremony fast approaching, Amō must choose her mīthikowisiwin. Her sister,...
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Cindy Is My Name, First Horse EverThis children's book is the beginning of a series based on true events. It starts with a man who knew nothing about horses until he found his first, Cindy. As you read, you will learn how these two bonded, made a career, and became...
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