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Fodor's Puerto Vallarta: With Guadalajara & Riviera NayaritWhether you want to escape to an all-inclusive resort, experience inclusive nightlife, or get adventurous with horseback riding and snorkeling, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Vallarta are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Vallarta with Guadalajara and Riviera Nayarit guidebook is packed with...
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Vacation in Montreal and Quebec Cities: 2023 Full Color Canada Travel GuideIntroducing the latest updated travel guide Welcome to the complete guide to Montreal and Quebec! This book is your go-to reference for learning all you need to know about touring the magnificent cities of Montreal and Quebec. With precise details, insider advice, and thorough...
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Acadie Then and Now: A People's HistoryAcadie Then and Now: A People's History is an international collection of articles from 50 authors that chronicles the historical and contemporary realities of the Acadian and Cajun people worldwide. In 1605, French colonists settled Acadie (today Nova Scotia, Canada) and for the next...
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The Rise and Fall of Emilio PicarielloIn this study of Emilio Picariello (aka Emperor Pick) Adriana Davies paints a vivid portrait of what life was like at the turn of the 20th century in the Canadian west for Italian immigrants, with opportunity hampered by bigotry. Despite this, Emilio managed to...
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Modern Canadian Doubled Die Varieties - First EditionThe First Edition of Modern Canadian Doubled Die Varieties is a comprehensive catalogue written by John O'Connor, a numismatist from Kawartha Lakes Ontario. In late 2018 after conversing with like-minded experts and collectors regarding the lack of publications, research, or documentation for this type...
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Spuzzum: Fraser Canyon Histories, 1808-1939Living on the banks of the turbulent Fraser River, the Nlaka'pamux people of Spuzzum have a long history of contact with non-aboriginal peoples. They watched as Hudson's Bay Company employees hacked a path through the mountains for the fur brigades, and over time they...
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Zapotec Monuments and Political History: Volume 61Of the four major hieroglyphic writing systems of ancient Mesoamerica, the Zapotec is widely considered one of the oldest and least studied. This volume assesses the origins and spread of Zapotec writing; the use and role of Zapotec writing in the politics of the...
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Moon Puerto Vallarta: With Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit & Costalegre: Getaways, Beaches & Surfing, Local FlavorsTowering mountains and turquoise sea, street food and cutting-edge cuisine, old-world vibes and world-class luxury: Explore a tropical paradise full of surprises with Moon Puerto Vallarta. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries with ideas for outdoor adventurers, beach bums, surfers, budget travelers, wellness seekers,...
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Oaxaca Travel Guide 2023: A Comprehensive Guide To Exploring The Land Of Seven MolesAre you trying to find Oaxaca attractions that you shouldn't miss? Are you eager to experience all that the city has to offer?Each and every one of us has a deep-seated yearning to travel to Oaxaca at least once in our lifetime. Without visiting...
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Ottawa's Caribbean Community since 1955: History and ProfilesThe Caribbean. Images of white sandy beaches, blue skies, palm trees, warm temperatures year-round, places of leisure and fun, and pulsating rhythms of reggae and soca music, radiate throughout each island in the Caribbean Sea. Contrast this with Canada, more specifically Ottawa, one of...
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ABC of CanadaFrom Arctic to Zamboni, kids can follow the alphabet on a colorful tour across Canada. On their journey, they'll visit Canadian landmarks, including Jasper National Park and Peggy's Cove. They'll also meet friendly characters enjoying Canadian pastimes, such as riding in the Calgary Stampede,...
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BC Coastal Recreation Kayaking and Small Boat Atla: Vol. 2: British Columbia's West Vancouver IslandAn essential tool for kayaking British Columbia's coast. BC Coastal Recreation, Kayaking and Small Boat Atlas, in two volumes, provides splashproof and manageably sized collections of detailed maps of British Columbia's shorelines. Numerous land-based features are identified, among them campsites and launch locations. These...
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"We Are in Charge Here": Inuit Self-Government and the Nunatsiavut AssemblyThis book provides a detailed analysis of the Nunatsiavut Assembly, the legislature of Canada's only Inuit self-government.Author: Graham WhitePublisher: University of Toronto PressPublished: 04/28/2023Pages: 304Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.37w x 0.96dISBN: 9781487551582
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David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America: 1784-1812This 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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Independent Mexico: The Pronunciamiento in the Age of Santa Anna, 1821-1858In mid-nineteenth-century Mexico, garrisons, town councils, state legislatures, and an array of political actors, groups, and communities began aggressively petitioning the government at both local and national levels to address their grievances. Often viewed as a revolt or a coup d'état, these pronunciamientos were...
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The Mexican DreidelAuthor: Linda Elovitz Marshall, Ilan StavansPublisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)Published: 10/03/2023Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781728449289Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 08/28/2023
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Pierre's Song: A History of the Beauprés of PortsmouthThe Beauprés have a long and complex history with Canada, having helped build the country into what it is today through their hard work and perseverance. Beginning in 1620 and ending in 1956, Pierre's Song details the lives of various generations of Beauprés as...
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Held to the FireMonday, December 11, 1916. It is two weeks until Christmas. The First World War rages overseas. And in Peterborough, Ontario at around 10: !5 am, the Quaker Oats Factory explodes. Held To The Fire dissects the shocking event piece-by-piece. From the stories of those...
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You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's CoveWhen Ryan's dad runs away from home because of the change of life, Ryan is sent to spend the summer with his aunt in Peggy's Cove. He goes fishing, almost gets into big trouble and learns a lot about tourist behavior, but most of...
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Serial Mexico: Storytelling Across Media, from Nationhood to NowNo book until now has tied in two centuries of Mexican serial narratives--tales of glory, of fame, and of epic characters, grounded in oral folklore--with their subsequent retelling in comics, radio, and television soap operas. Wright's multidisciplinary Serial Mexico delves into this storytelling tradition:...
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