North America local history
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Robert Janitz at AnahuacalliMetallic potted plants, carved sculptures from local stone and metallic, geometric paintings inhabit three floors of Diego Rivera's shrine to Mesoamerican artThrough luminous paintings, sculptures and a video projection throughout the space, this book documents German artist Robert Janitz's (born 1962) dialogue with the...
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Pathogens for War: Biological Weapons, Canadian Life Scientists, and North American BiodefencePathogens for War explores how Canada and its allies have attempted to deal with the threat of germ warfare, one of the most fearful weapons of mass destruction, since the Second World War.Author: Donald H. AveryPublisher: University of Toronto PressPublished: 05/16/2013Pages: 410Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Luna and the Heart of the ForestFollow the adventures of Luna and a cast of ghosts and folkloric beings, including a redemption-seeking Viking, a friendly whale, and a murderous bog monster! Luna is eleven years old and obsessed with adventure. While visiting the island of Newfoundland, Luna finally has a...
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver IslandBeautifully situated between the ocean and picturesque mountains, Vancouver offers the cultural vibrancy of a modern metropolis, as well as opportunities to enjoy the breathtaking rugged coastline and wilderness of nearby Vancouver Island. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your...
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Dime Que No Es Cierto / Tell Me It Isn't True«Las venganzas no son nada nuevo en la historia. Son tan viejas como el hombre mismo. De qué se trata todo esto de vivir?, se pregunta Alonso Roel, un poderoso magnate, padre de un exitoso chelista y de una genial pintora. Se reconoce como...
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Butterbox Babies: Baby Sales, Baby Deaths-New Revelations 15 Years LaterMany of the babies born at the Ideal Maternity Home in East Chester, Nova Scotia, were not adopted. Instead they mysteriously disappeared, becoming known as butterbox babies--named after the grocery delivery boxes that they were buried in. Since Bette Cahill first wrote about this...
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¡Viva Mexico!There's so much to love about Mexico. Indigenous traditions stretching back millennia; colourful cuisine that's loved the world over; and vibrant festivals bursting with joyful energy. Mexico is a country worth celebrating - and that's exactly what Viva Mexico! is all about. Within its...
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Abraham Angel: Between Wonder and SeductionA survey of the paintings of Abraham Ángel that situates the celebrated artist's work within the broader arc of Mexican art in the 1920s A New York Times Best Art Book of 2023 One of the leading artists of his generation in Mexico, Abraham...
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Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come from This Land: A Walk Through the History of the Squamish PeopleA story of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation): past, present, and future. One hundred years after Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) leadership signed an amalgamation agreement that declared several communities in Squamish territory as one nation, this accessible history of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people traces our stories from...
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The Tiny Voyageur: A Young Girl's Discovery of Métis HistoryA curious young girl who asks her grandmother to tell her a bedtime story about her Métis ancestors goes on an adventure of a lifetime back in time. In her dream, she learns about Métis traditions, the Michif language, accompanies her great-great grandfather on...
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The Siege of Fort Cumberland, 1776: An Episode in the American RevolutionClarke describes events in Nova Scotia leading up to the siege of Fort Cumberland by the Continental army in 1776 and argues that from the beginning of hostilities Nova Scotians' primary loyalty was to Britain. He examines the attitudes of the various players in...
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The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA & CanadaThe Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA & Canada - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - reveals 24 destinations that will enthuse and reward LGBTQ+ travellers in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book. From vibrant and...
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Te Recuerdo (Remembering)Una niña y su familia recuerdan a su querido perro mascota a través de las tradiciones del Día de Muertos en este conmovedor y brillante libro ilustrado del equipo ganador del premio Pura Belpré compuesto de Xelena González y Adriana M. Garcia. Una niña...
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Refried Elvis: The Rise of the Mexican CountercultureThis powerful study shows how America's biggest export, rock and roll, became a major influence in Mexican politics, society, and culture. From the arrival of Elvis in Mexico during the 1950s to the emergence of a full-blown counterculture movement by the late 1960s, Eric...
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NormaWidowhood and weirdos, online and off, NORMA is so dark it smarts.It's a terrible freedom to linger unaccounted for.Norma is waking up and cracking up. Decades of marriage, housekeeping, and family responsibility: buried with her husband Hank. Now, she's free, gorging on an online...
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Lunenburg Then and NowLunenburg is one of Nova Scotia's most famous and picturesque towns. With its steep streets leading up from the harbour, lined with bright, distinctive heritage buildings built during its fishing and shipbuilding heyday, the town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In...
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Law and the Transformation of Aztec Culture, 1500-1700In this book, Susan Kellogg explains how Spanish law served as an instrument of cultural transformation and adaptation in the lives of Nahuatl-speaking peoples during the years 1500-1700--the first two centuries of colonial rule. She shows that law had an impact on numerous aspects...
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Fishing Measures: A Critique of Desk-Bound ReasonFishing Measures investigates the introduction of fisheries science to Newfoundland's saltfishery between the 1880s and 1930s. Banoub argues that during this period fishers' embodied knowledge came to be seen as less reliable and authoritative than modern scientific state management. Fishing Measures situates this crucial...
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Enslavers of the MaritimesA painstaking and unflinching catalogue of settlers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI who enslaved humans, some even after the practice became illegal.The reader will find here the names of many of the most prominent families of Atlantic Canada. Illustrated with images of...
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Elephant Trees, Copales, and Cuajiotes: A Natural History of BurseraPredominantly native to the U.S. Southwest, Mexico, and the Caribbean, the various species of Bursera have been prized throughout history for their distinctive aromas, medicinal properties, workable wood, and attractive appearance. Despite its extensive past and current use as incense in religious ceremonies, and...
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