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Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean SectionAn incisive yet personal look at the science and history of the most common surgery performed in America--the cesarean section--and an exposé on the disturbing state of maternal medical careWhen Rachel Somerstein had an unplanned C-section with her first child, the experience was anything...
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Invading Colombia: Spanish Accounts of the Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada Expedition of ConquestIn early April 1536, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada led a military expedition from the coastal city of Santa Marta deep into the interior of what is today modern Colombia. With roughly eight hundred Spaniards and numerous native carriers and black slaves, the Jiménez expedition...
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Introduction To ScienceThomson's classic introduction to the sciences provides readers with a broad overview of the major scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to gain a foundational understanding of science.This...
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Im Westen nichts NeuesIm Westen nichts Neues erschien als Vorabdruck ab dem 10. November 1928 in der Vossischen Zeitung, in Buchform beim Propyläen Verlag am 29. Januar 1929. Innerhalb von elf Wochen erreichte es nach Verlagsangaben eine Auflage von 450.000 Exemplaren. Es wurde noch im selben Jahr...
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If a Petoskey Stone Could TalkDid you know that Petoskey stones are perhaps one of the oldest things you will ever hold in your hand? Are they older than Grandpa? Older than dinosaurs? How did they form? Why are they most abundantly found in Michigan?If a Petoskey Stone Could...
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How Hitler Was Made: Germany and the Rise of the Perfect NaziFocusing on German society immediately following the First World War, this vivid historical narrative explains how fake news and political uproar influenced Hitler and put him on the path toward dictatorial power. How did an obscure agitator on the political fringes of early-20th-century Germany...
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Horses in Motion: The History of Carousels in Monroe County, New York... and BeyondMany carousels that operated within Rochester, New York and beyond are long-gone. However, these carousels do not have to be forgotten. In addition to telling the stories of the current carousels, author Linda M. Bartash traces the history of former carousels through different states,...
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Holding Juno: Canada's Heroic Defence of the D-Day Beaches: June 7-12, 1944Following his national best-seller, Juno Beach, and with his usual verve and narrative skill, historian Mark Zuehlke chronicles the crucial six days when Canadians saved the vulnerable beachheads they had won during the D-Day landings. D-Day ended with the Canadians six miles inland --...
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Hitmen: The Mafia, Drugs, and the East Harlem Purple GangFrom the author of the star-reviewed Garden State Gangland comes the story of the notorious East Harlem Purple Gang, a group of freelance hitmen who flourished on the Mafia's payroll and the media's front page. Author: Scott M. DeitchePublisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersPublished: 05/07/2024Pages:...
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History of New York City: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About NYCDive into the heart of New York City with this captivating guide. Discover the captivating saga of one of the world's most iconic cities.What This Book Offers: Prehistoric Beginnings: Discover how the Ice Age sculpted the land that would become New York City, setting...
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History of Louisiana: A Captivating Guide to Everything from Native Americans, Cajuns, and Creoles to the Louisiana Purchase, Battle of NewEmbark on a journey through the heart and soul of America with this captivating exploration of a state whose history vibrates through the cities and whispers in the bayous.This narrative isn't just a recount of events; it's an immersive voyage into a cultural melting...
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History of Latinos: Exploring Diverse RootsThe first text of its kind to trace the combined history of Latino groups in the United States from 1500 to the present day.Latinos have lived in North America for over 400 years, arriving decades before the Pilgrims and other English settlers. Yet for...
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History of Ireland: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events and Figures in Irish History���� Discover Irish History: A Journey Through Time and Myth ����Are you captivated by the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the unfathomable depths of cultural heritage? Dive into the heart of Ireland, an island whose history began long before it became part of the...
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History of Door County, Wisconsin, Together With Biographies of Nearly Seven Hundred Families, and Mention of 4,000 Persons ..This 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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History Comics: The Prohibition Era: America's War on AlcoholTurn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we visit the Prohibition Era and see how the business of booze became a criminal enterprise! In 1919, the United States ratified an amendment to the Constitution that outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale...
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Grades 5 - 9Historically, black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as white students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse...
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Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTCBitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design.Few people know the true history of Bitcoin and its...
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High and Dry on the Beach: The Illustrated World War II History of LST-311-ABOUT THE BOOK: In July 1941 Winston Churchill sent a telegram to Franklin Roosevelt stating that in the fight to save the world from the Nazis it would be necessary not only to have great numbers of tanks but also to have sea-going vessels...
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Hessel, Cedarville, and the Les Cheneaux IslandsIn the clear water of northern Lake Huron, skirting the southeastern shore of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is the archipelago known as Les Cheneaux. Native Americans, fur traders, and missionaries sought protection from storms amidst the islands and channels in the Les Cheneaux. Fishermen cast...
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Her Majesty's Spymaster: Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and the Birth of Modern EspionageSir Francis Walsingham's official title was principal secretary to Queen Elizabeth I, but in fact this pious, tight-lipped Puritan was England's first spymaster. A ruthless, fiercely loyal civil servant, Walsingham worked brilliantly behind the scenes to foil Elizabeth's rival Mary Queen of Scots and...
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