North America local history
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La Guera Rodriguez: The Life and Legends of a Mexican Independence HeroineFact is torn from fiction in this first biography of Mexico's famous independence heroine, which also traces her subsequent journey from history to myth. María Ignacia Rodríguez de Velasco y Osorio Barba (1778-1850) is an iconic figure in Mexican history. Known by the nickname...
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Bearcat Murray: From Ol' Potlicker to Calgary Flames LegendAn insider's look at Calgary Flames history from beloved trainer Bearcat Murray Jim "Bearcat" Murray knows what it means to live and breathe Calgary Flames hockey, and he's carved out his own spot in team history as an unforgettable character. The young man from...
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Sir Mackenzie BowellThis is a biography of Canadian prime minister Sir Mackenzie Bowell who has been almost entirely neglected by 20th century historians. Bowell is one of the longest serving parliamentarians in Canadian history and was involved in several key government initiatives, including the first Commonwealth...
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Anne of Green GablesExplore the verdant world of Green Gables with Anne Shirley in this classic tale of belonging and home, now written with young readers in mind! When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert adopt a young orphan to help around the farm, they expect a boy to...
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Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ontario: 55 MTB LocationsStart planning your next great MTB adventure today Finally, a mountain bike trail guide to help you locate Ontario's elusive sweet singletrack. This quick, informative read will get you out riding new trail by next weekend. Features: Top 55 MTB locations in Ontario 145...
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Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American RaceWatch the Author Interview on KNMEIn both the historic record and the popular imagination, the story of nineteenth-century westward expansion in America has been characterized by notions of annexation rather than colonialism, of opening rather than conquering, and of settling unpopulated lands rather than...
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Charlie's Charts: Western Coast of Mexico and BajaThis all new edition is a totally updated cruising guide covering the entire Pacific coast of Mexico from The US Border, down the Baja Peninsula, around up into the Sea of Cortez all the way north to San Felipe, across to Puerto Penasco and...
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HMS Terror: The Design, Fitting and Voyages of a Polar Discovery ShipThis book documents the history, design, modification, and fitting of HMS Terror, one of the world's most successful polar exploration vessels. Part historical narrative and part technical design manual, this book provides, for the first time, a complete account of Terror's unique career, as...
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Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's ArcticNational bestseller A thrilling odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, from Canada's greatest living explorer. In the spring of 2017, Adam Shoalts, bestselling author and adventurer, set off on an unprecedented solo journey across North America's greatest wilderness. A place where, in our increasingly interconnected,...
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I Am LovedPakak is in a new foster home, with new people, new food, and new smells. Feeling alone and uncertain, Pakak finds comfort in a secret shared with him by his anaanattiaq, his grandmother, and in the knowledge that he is loved no matter how...
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Everyday Life in the Aztec WorldIn Everyday Life in the Aztec World, Frances Berdan and Michael E. Smith offer a view into the lives of real people, doing very human things, in the unique cultural world of Aztec central Mexico. The first section focuses on people from an array...
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Canadian Women Now and Then: More Than 100 Stories of Fearless TrailblazersThis timely and relevant collection of fascinating stories about groundbreaking Canadian women, present and past, offers an inspiring, one-of-a-kind look at Canadian history. Canadian women have long been trailblazers, creating art, making discoveries and setting records --- and often battling incredible odds and discrimination...
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Walking in the Woods: A Matis MemoirAn updated edition of Herb Belcourt's remarkable life story with a brand-new foreword by the author. The eldest of ten children, Belcourt grew up in a small log home near the M tis settlement of Lac Ste. Anne during the Depression. His father purchased...
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Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Map Book: Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River EditionThe Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Edition of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Map Book has been created to help you plan your own exploration of the Waterfront Trail along the Ontario shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, in a...
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Waterfalls of Nova Scotia: A GuideAn Atlantic BestsellerNova Scotia is blessed with numerous must-see waterfalls, and this volume from self-described "waterfall addict" Benoit Lalonde brings together 100 of the province's best.Conveniently categorized by the government of Nova Scotia scenic route system, this rich compendium includes famous waterfalls such as...
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Gulf Islands AlphabetThis gorgeous picture book is now available in paperback Gulf Islands Alphabet flows from letter to letter, island to island, blending the charms, natural beauty, character and values of this unique corner of the world. The inviting language and compelling illustrations take children and...
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The Hockey SongAs Stompin' Tom Connors sings, "It's the good old hockey game, the best game you can name." And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an...
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Wolverine and Little Thunder: An Eel Fishing StoryFrom the bestselling creator of The Thundermaker comes another adventure featuring Little Thunder and Wolverine--a trickster, who is strong and fierce and loyal. The two are best of friends, even though Wolverine can sometimes get them into trouble. Their favourite pastime is eel fishing,...
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Canada For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World BooksThis time, let's head to the Northern part of the world ? Canada Did you know that there are a lot of beautiful sights in Canada? This book features only some of them. By reading this educational material, your child will be introduced to...
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Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas!: With 25 Social Studies Projects for KidsA full-color, compelling book for ages 7 to 10 offers a deep dive into the three sophisticated ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica--the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas-- through hands-on STEAM projects, essential questions, and loads of fascinating facts Why were there more than 3,000 steps built...
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