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Storytime in your language! Discover the magic of reading in over 40 languages; each picture books comes with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.
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John C. Hulsman is the Alfred von Oppenheim Scholar in Residence at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. He is the coauthor, with Anatol Lieven, of Ethical Realism. A. Wess Mitchell is cofounder and director of research at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) in Washington, D.C.
The Godfather Doctrine draws clear and essential lessons from perhaps the greatest Hollywood movie ever made to illustrate America's changing geopolitical...
85002) Footprints on the Moon
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On July 20, 1969, at 3:16 p.m., Commander Neil Armstrong brought the lunar module, Eagle , to a safe landing on the Moon. Millions of television viewers on Earth watched breathlessly as he then became the first man to set foot on the Moon. This amazing achievement was years, even centuries, in the making. The Moon and the heavens have intrigued mankind since ancient times. FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON chronicles the spirit and determination of visionaries...
85003) Cold Wars and Hot Spots
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Cold Wars and Hot Spots is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
85004) School Slashers (2020)
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Two popular subgenres converge. Film critic Steve Hutchison covers 50 excellent school slasher films and ranks them mathematically. A synopsis, five ratings, and a review are provided for each film. How many have you seen?
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First published in November 1959, this is the bestselling account of the fire at The Cocoanut Grove, a premier nightclub during the post-Prohibition 1930s and 1940s in Boston, Massachusetts, on the night of November 28, 1942. It was the scene of the deadliest nightclub fire in history, killing 492 people and injuring hundreds more. The scale of the tragedy shocked the nation and briefly replaced the events of World War II in newspaper headlines. It...
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The Diplomacy of Impartiality is an analysis of a major decade in Canadian–Israeli relations, dealing with significant events that led to the Six-Day War of 1967 and its aftermath. Using primary documentation from the National Archives of Canada and the Israeli State Archives, Zachariah Kay shows that although Canada was committed to Israel's existence, its foreign policy was governed by the scrupulous impartiality that had become a principle guideline...
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....
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The newest issue of the Horror Bulletin Monthly includes reviews of everything we reviewed last month-- a film each day! This month, we did two theme weeks-- "Serial Killer Week" and "Funny Zombie Week" among our usual collection of old and new films. Each of the films contains a complete synopsis of the film, including spoilers (so beware!), as well as our commentary on the quality of the story and how well it holds up for viewers today. Movie Reviews1940...
85009) Around Shinnston
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Surrounding the West Fork River and its tributaries, the communities in northern Harrison County are rich in both history and pride. With an abundance of natural resources, such as coal and oil, the areas featured in Around Shinnston developed into industries that brought growth and commerce. Many of these towns were named for the coal companies that established mines there, including Gypsy and Owings. Viropa was named for Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania,...
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur la bataille du Chemin des Dames en moins d'une heure !
Censée apporter une victoire flamboyante à la France, la bataille du Chemin des Dames sera pourtant un véritable désastre pour l'armée française. Mais comment en est-on arrivé là ?
Ambitieux et trop confiant, le général Nivelle a une image très erronée du terrain de la bataille, mais aussi des positions allemandes. Malgré des débuts...
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Five NCAA Championships, 22 Big Ten Conference Championships-this is the candy-striped legacy of the Indiana University men's basketball team. In its 120-year history, Indiana basketball has become a giant in college basketball and earned a legion of fans.
In Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball, authors Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams show readers how the famous moments and personalities of the Indiana Hoosiers...
85012) Albuquerque
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Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Albuquerque's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Did you know Albuquerque's annual International Balloon Fiesta is the largest gathering of hot-air balloons in the world? Or that people have been living in northern New Mexico for nearly 12,000 years? Have you ever been to a concert at the haunted KiMo Theater? From the Rio Grande to Sandia Peak,...
85013) Bonded by Battle: The Powerful Friendships of Military Dogs and Soldiers, From the Civil War to O
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Learn the surprising hidden history behind Military Working Dog Teams, the dynamic duo that works hard every day to make the world safer. The U.S. military has spent billions on technology to detect roadside bombs, and still nothing beats a Military Working Dog paired with his best friend. Working together, dogs and humans have changed how the military keeps us safe. Through the stories of a dozen heartwarming friendships between two-legged and four-legged...
85014) Oceanography and Hydrology
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With an eye toward the STEM disciplines, this book will excite anyone who is interested in the science of something that most of us take for granted: water. With straightforward and compelling language, this book teaches readers about the basic functions of the oceans and seas, the biodiversity in large bodies of water, how rivers, streams, and lakes work, and water management, among other details of the mechanics of water. This book will give readers...
85015) A People's History of Soccer
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'Correia takes us around the world to examine how soccer has produced the kind of political energy that can change minds and even topple governments' Dave Zirin, Sports Editor, The Nation
'A fascinating journey through the game's history [as] a vehicle of change' Shaka Hislop, former player, anti-racist educator and broadcaster
'An essential read for soccer fans everywhere' Juliet Jacques, writer, filmmaker and journalist
Soccer is so much more...
85016) Courbet
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Gustave Courbet (Ornans, 1819 – La Tour de Peilz, Suisse, 1877) Ornans, sa ville natale, se situe près la ravissante vallée du Doubs, et c'est là que jeune garçon, et plus tard en tant qu'homme, il acquit l'amour du paysage. Il était par nature révolutionnaire, un homme né pour s'opposer à l'ordre existant et affirmer son indépendance ; il possédait la rage et la brutalité qui font le poids d'un révolutionnaire en art comme en politique....
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An invitation to come face to face with the incarnate female power of ancient Egypt. Sekhmet was ancient Egypt's leonine Netjeret (Goddess) who embodied incarnate female power. Sekhmet brought plague and pestilence to the land as well as conferred healing and protection upon her followers. From her ancient origins, to the present day, many have been fascinated by Sekhmet's fierce image and uncompromising destructive powers. This book explores Sekhmet's...
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The Making of a Copper King!
Born in 1841 to tenant farmers, Marcus Daly came from rural
Ireland to New York as a boy. Having learned the big city's harsh lessons, he traveled west to the gold and silver mining camps of
California, Nevada, Utah and Montana. Then, a spectacular discovery in the Anaconda mine him one of Montana's famed Copper Kings. Yet, his early life remained shrouded in myth. Famed for his machinations in state politics...
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This book tells the story of a short-line railroad that allowed many visitors to explore Yosemite. From 1907 to 1945, it ran from Merced, California to the edge of the Yosemite Valley, ending at El Portal. Passengers could then stagecoach or later motor coach through the beautiful park, then rejoin the train and proceed home. It also hauled lumber, cement, miner's gear, and the U.S. mail. Eventually progress in the shape of Lake McClure forming a...
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"Winner of the 2018 Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Scholarship" "Winner of the 2018 J.I. Segal English Non-fiction Award on a Jewish Theme, Jewish Public Library" "Winner of the 2018 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award in Modern Jewish History and Culture: Europe and Israel, Association for Jewish Studies" Daniel Kupfert Heller is assistant professor of Jewish studies at McGill University.
How interwar Poland and its Jewish youth were instrumental in...
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