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A beautifully illustrated biography of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), the man whose art helped shape the way we view the natural world
At the end of the eighteenth century, Britain, and much of the Western world, fell in love with nature. Thomas Bewick's History of British Birds marked the moment, the first "field guide" for ordinary people, illustrated with woodcuts of astonishing accuracy and beauty. But his work was far more than a mere guide, for...
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On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people marched on the United States capital to demand equal economic opportunities and civil rights for Black Americans. And at the end of the event, Martin Luther King Jr. took to the podium and delivered his unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, how this historic demonstration unfolded, and the ways in which...
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“I Am Living Truth” is the awakening to the introduction of your lifetime. If you choose, you will be awakened to the introduction of your remaining lifetime now, here on earth, in preparation for your eternal lifetime in heaven. How do you get from here to there? You take the journey with me and this book series to get the answers to these three questions: WHO ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU GOING? The you and your life of You #1,...
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Woburn High School has instilled the importance of education in generations of students for over 160 years. The school opened its doors in 1852 with thirty-four students in a leased room at the Knight Building on Main Street. Increasing enrollment and curriculum requirements necessitated the building of a larger school on Main Street in 1854 and again in 1906 at the Dow Farm property on Montvale Avenue. Woburn's reputation as a leading leather manufacturer...
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This is a gripping account of the ill-fated RAF raid, on 3 May 1944, on the Panzer tank depot and military barracks at Mailly-le-Camp south of Rheims in northern France, part of the softening up process on German military targets, in preparation for the D-Day landings. Raids like this over occupied France were considered relatively low risk affairs and only counted for one third of a mission for the crews concerned.
85986) Come Along 100
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In hard economic times, how do people respond? This inaugural book by ninety-four year old author Ruth Hertzog creatively blends truth and fiction in an entertaining look at the rhythm and flow of Pennsylvania Dutch farm life during the Depression, with a couple of unexpected plot twists. Step back into a world, where community meant looking out for one another. You'll get a real appreciation of Pennsylvania Dutch culture in dialect-based dialog (with...
85987) John F. Kennedy
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A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography about John F. Kennedy,
35th President of the United States.
John F. Kennedy was an incredibly popular American politician who served as 35th President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, during the Cold War. As president, he most notably supported the African American Civil Rights Movement, authorized the Bay of Pigs invasion on the southern coast of Cuba, and dealt with the Cuban...
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A study in conflict between a powerful industry and a struggling nation: "This fine monograph... addresses an important issue in Mexican history."-The Americas
Mexico was second only to the United States as the world's largest oil producer in the years following the Mexican Revolution. As the revolutionary government became institutionalized, it sought to assure its control of Mexico's oil resources through the Constitution of 1917, which returned...
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La dimensión privada y la dimensión social de la habitación son los dos extremos del espacio en que este libro se desarrolla. Esos extremos no son otros que los que definen la existencia humana en la Modernidad: la construcción del sujeto libre y autónomo y el despliegue de nuevas formas para la articulación de una multiplicidad de seres ya no unidos por valores esenciales heredados. Si, por un lado, la casa debe estudiarse como parte de los...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre el exterminio de los tutsis en Ruanda, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:
• Entender por qué estalla una guerra civil en Ruanda que enfrenta a las dos etnias predominantes en el país, los hutus y los tutsis, y que acabará desencadenando el terrible genocidio de 1994
• Profundizar en la biografía...
85991) Powering a City
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Generating electricity and distributing it to homes and businesses is a critical task for any modern city. Powering a City examines each step in this process, including ways in which cities are searching for cleaner sources of electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
85992) Mohawk
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This title introduces readers to the Mohawk people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint...
85993) The Month of Ramadan
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Learn About Ramadan and Change Your Life!Ramadan is one of the most sacred and spiritually intimate months of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of devotion, where one can nurture their relationship with Allah―breaking away from normal daily routine and spent in a constant state of faithful awareness. Curious about Ramadan? Want to understand it better? "The Month of Ramadan" is here to help! This book explains Ramadan in easy words. You'll learn:...
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"Branches of Hope is a tribute to resilience and hope, a gentle way to talk with our youngest readers about the memory of 9/11."
-Kate Messner, author of The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
"Poetic and meditative, this true-life fable about a tree that survived 9/11 commemorates the attack while evoking a resilient spirit and the healing power of nature. Ann Magee's spare and lyrical text and Nicole Wong's soft-edged art afford...
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Siberian Passage, first published in 1949, is a fascinating look at the land and peoples of far northern Russia in the early 1900s. The author was a member of a Russian scientific expedition which explored the then little known boreal and arctic regions of Siberia, and describes the lives of the natives they encountered, travels by dog-sled, dealing with the many difficulties in travel, including wild extremes in temperature, and provides an insightful...
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It is a pious paradise wrested from the dunes; a salty carnival of dreamers, drifters, and just plain folks; a city made legendary by Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Crane but grounded in generations of turbulent American reality. Even those who never lived there feel proprietary about Asbury Park-a place of shared experiences and strong passions, where grand sandcastle plans wash up against changing times and tides. Legendary Locals of Asbury Park...
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Anyone traversing the hilly, tree-lined paths of Penn State Abington would be hard-pressed to imagine the college in its first incarnation. Among the most diverse of Penn State University's commonwealth campuses today, the college's lineage dates to 1850 as the Chestnut Street Female Seminary in Philadelphia. This pictorial history traces its evolution from a private finishing school for affluent girls to an affordable public college that draws students...
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Imprint is a profound and courageous exploration of trauma, family, and the importance of breaking silence and telling stories. This book is a fresh and startling combination of history and personal revelation.
When her son almost died at birth and her grandmother passed away, something inside of Claire Sicherman snapped. Her body, which had always felt weighed down by unknown hurt, suddenly suffered from chronic health conditions, and her heart...
85999) Clyde
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Clyde is a community located in northwest Ohio, less than one hour southeast of Toledo, with a population of approximately 6,500 people. In many ways, Clyde is a famous small town it has been launched into the national spotlight numerous times during its 150-year history. Clyde was the home of Civil War hero James B. McPherson, political cartoonist James Albert Wales, author Sherwood Anderson, and World War II hero Rodger Young. The images in this...
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Parcourez l'évolution des positions de l'Eglise par rapport au couple, à la famille et à la sexualité.
Les contributions réunies dans ce volume reconstituent l'évolution des positions de l'Eglise à propos du couple et de la famille depuis les origines jusqu'à nos jours, à travers l'étude de moments charnières et de documents-clés, et par l'observation des acteurs tant des processus d'élaboration des normes que, parfois, des mouvements...
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