North America local history
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Erebus: One Ship, Two Epic Voyages, and the Greatest Naval Mystery of All Time"Beyond terrific. I didn't want it to end." --Bill BrysonDriven by a passion for travel and history and a love of ships and the sea, former Monty Python stalwart and beloved television globe-trotter Michael Palin explores the world of HMS Erebus, last seen on...
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Under the Lemon MoonHonor Book Award, Society of School Librarians International Notable Children's Book, Smithsonian Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children's Book Council The 50 Best Children's Books, Parents MagazineOne night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in...
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Peace DancerThe children of the Tsimshian village of Kitkatla love to play at being hunters, eager for their turn to join the grown-ups. But when they capture and mistreat a crow, the Chief of the Heavens, angered at their disrespect, brings down a powerful storm....
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México's Nobodies: The Cultural Legacy of the Soldadera and Afro-Mexican WomenHonorable Mention, 2018 Elli Kongas-Maranda Professional Award presented by the Women's Studies Section of the American Folklore SocietyWinner of the 2018 Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize presented by the Modern Language AssociationWinner of the 2016 Victoria Urbano Critical Monograph Book Prize presented by the International...
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The Broken Spears 2007 Revised Edition: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of MexicoFor hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors. Miguel Le n-Portilla has long been at the forefront of expanding that history to include the voices...
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Paint Brushes for Frida: A Children's Book Inspired by Frida KahloThis beautifully imagined tale of artistic struggle and perseverance is inspired by Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait with Monkeys. Illustrated with paintings that recall Kahlo's bold, colorful style, it takes readers inside Kahlo's bedroom, where she typically painted, and shows how the artist brilliantly incorporated...
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BlackfliesHelen loves springtime -- except for the gazillions of blackflies and mosquitoes. But she has a plan . . .One day Helen wakes up and it's SPRING The snow has melted and the sun is shining. But Helen knows that the blackflies will be...
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Tú Eres Tú = Little YouRichard Van Camp, cuentacuentos renombrado internacionalmente y el autor de bestsellers como los libros Welcome Song for Baby y We Sang You Home, ha unido fuerzas con la ilustradora talentosa Julie Flett para crear un libro tierno en carton para los lectores m s...
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Moon Yucatán PeninsulaExperience stunning Maya ruins, dreamy beaches, and epic outdoor thrills, from cenote-diving to kiteboarding, with Moon Yucat n Peninsula. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including a ten-day eco-adventure and a two-week road trip across the whole peninsula Strategic advice for road-trippers, foodies, wellness seekers,...
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La Libertad. Trece Historias Para La HistoriaAquí se reúnen un actor de cine, héroe de guerra destinado a substituir a Bogart, y que vivió bajo el odio a la pantalla y la culpa; un general soviético que cambió diez veces de nombre y estuvo en todas las revoluciones del siglo...
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Dig Deep: Connecting Archaeology, Oceans and UsWhat can archaeology and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge tell us about how our marine environments have changed over time and the effects of climate change? From harvesting herring eggs to hunting humpback whales, humans have had a relationship with the world's oceans for more than...
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Life in the City of Dirty Water: A Memoir of Healing*FINALIST FOR 2022 CANADA READS**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 J.W. DAFOE BOOK PRIZE**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 MANITOBA BOOK AWARDS' MCNALLY ROBINSON BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD* NATIONAL BESTSELLER A gritty and inspiring memoir from renowned Cree environmental activist Clayton Thomas-Muller, who escaped the world of...
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World of Our Mothers: Mexican Revolution-Era Immigrants and Their StoriesWorld of Our Mothers captures the largely forgotten history of courage and heartbreak of forty-five women who immigrated to the United States during the era of the 1910 Mexican Revolution. The book reveals how these women in the early twentieth century reconciled their lives...
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Gringo Viejo / Old GringoSituada en un momento histórico fascinante, Gringo viejo aborda temas como la muerte, el intercambio cultural y, sobre todo, la identidad mexicana. Un fulgurante bestseller mexicano en Estados Unidos, Gringo viejo (1985) es una de las novelas más famosas de Carlos Fuentes, figura central...
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The Aztec Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Aztecs, Starting with the Settlement in the Valley of MexicoIf you are curious about how the extraordinary Aztecs lived and ran their empire, then keep reading!The remarkable Aztecs formed a vast, organized empire renown for military prowess, expansive trade, intriguing culture, and ingenious agriculture - all from an island in a swamp. But...
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Blood in the Water: A True Story of Small-Town Revenge"Fascinating! [A] must-read for all concerned about how humans manage to live together. Or not." --Margaret Atwood"Superb... an instant true crime classic." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A masterfully told true story, perfect for fans of Say Nothing and Furious Hours a brutal murder in...
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The Wild BookWith over one million copies sold in Spanish, Mexican literary legend Juan Villoro's The Wild Book is a fantastical homage to libraries, in which a boy is sent to live with his kooky, book-obsessed uncle in a library where books have supernatural powers and...
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Mon Atlas Du CanadaAu fil des pages, on a l'occasion de se familiariser avec les particularit s de chaque province et de chaque territoire, entre autres ses villes principales, son climat, ses communaut s, sa faune et sa flore, son patrimoine, son relief, ses attraits touristiques, son...
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Mercado: Heart of the BarrioMercado: Heart of the Barrio Trade Book (Paperback)Author: Judy GoldmanPublisher: Reycraft BooksPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.00h x 9.40w x 0.30dISBN: 9781478873839Audience: Ages 9-12
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Se Está Haciendo Tarde (Final En La Laguna) / It's Getting Late (End in the Lagoon)«La buena literatura perturba, y perdura, como lo prueba esta enorme novela, soñada y escrita entre las paredes de una celda, y que ahora está por cumplir 50 años. --Fernanda Melchor Escrita con la máxima intensidad y un impresionante arsenal de recursos narrativos, este...
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