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Codex Black (Book Two): A Bird of Ill OmenBest friends Donají and Itzcacalotl stumble into dangerous political intrigue in this follow-up to the young adult epic Codex Black: A Fire Among Clouds! In 15th-century Mesoamerica, Donají and Itzcacalotl travel to the Oracle of Lyobaa in the hopes of learning the secret behind...
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Catholics across Borders: Canadian Immigrants in the North Country, Plattsburgh, New York, 1850-1950Illuminates the cross-border migration and settlement of Catholics from Canada to northern New York.Author: Mark Paul RichardPublisher: State University of New York PressPublished: 02/01/2024Pages: 354Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81dISBN: 9781438496214This title is not returnable
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Arise!: Global Radicalism in the Era of the Mexican Revolution Volume 66An international history of radical movements and their convergences during the Mexican Revolution The Mexican Revolution was a global event that catalyzed international radicals in unexpected sites and struggles. Tracing the paths of figures like Black American artist Elizabeth Catlett, Indian anti-colonial activist M.N....
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Witness to War: Mexico in the Photographs of Walter Elias HadsellWitness to War presents a compelling visual record of a young American man's venture in Mexico as the country veered into revolution in the early 1900s. Walter Elias Hadsell, a skilled photographer who had recently graduated as a mining engineer, documented a critical period...
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The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art: The First Sixty Years of the Canada Council for the ArtsThe Canada Council for the Arts is the country's largest provider of grants for artists and arts organizations, benefiting not only writers, visual artists, performers, and musicians but Canadian culture as a whole. In The Roots of Culture, the Power of Art Monica Gattinger...
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The Girl Who Loved PoutineZoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday!...
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School of Racism: A Canadian History, 1830-1915Exposing the history of racism in Canada's classrooms Winner of the prestigious Clio-Quebec, Lionel-Groulx, and Canadian History of Education Association awards In School of Racism, Catherine Larochelle demonstrates how Quebec's school system has, from its inception and for decades, taught and endorsed colonial domination...
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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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