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Arctic researcher author and photographer Norman Hallendys journey to the far north began in 1958 when many Inuit who traditionally lived on the land were moving to permanent settlements created by the Canadian government In this unique memoir Hallendy writes of his adventures experiences with strange Arctic phenomena encounters with wildlife and deep friendships with Inuit elders Very few have worked so closely with the Inuit to document their traditions and in this book Hallendy preserves their voices and paints an incomparable portrait of a vibrant culture in a remote landscape
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Recounts how explorers discovered the Mississippi region and discusses the political economic and social factors that led to the Louisiana Purchase
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Magnificent and Beggar Land is a powerful account of fastchanging dynamics in Angola an important African state that is a key exporter of oil and diamonds and a growing power on the continent Based on three years of research and extensive firsthand knowledge of Angola it documents the rise of a major economy and its insertion in the international system since it emerged in 2002 from one of Africas longest and deadliest civil warsThe government backed by a strategic alliance with China and working hand in glove with hundreds of thousands of expatriates many from the former colonial power Portugal has pursued an ambitious agenda of stateled national reconstruction This has resulted in doubledigit growth in SubSaharan Africas third largest economy and a state budget in excess of total western aid to the entire continentScarred by a history of slave trading colonial plunder and war Angolans now aspire to the building of a decent society How has the regime led by President José Eduardo dos Santos since 1979 dealt with these challenges and can it deliver on popular expectations Soares de Oliveiras book charts the remarkable course the country has taken in recent years
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Magnificent and Beggar Land is a powerful account of fastchanging dynamics in Angola an important African state that is a key exporter of oil and diamonds and a growing power on the continent Based on three years of research and extensive firsthand knowledge of Angola it documents the rise of a major economy and its insertion in the international system since it emerged in 2002 from one of Africas longest and deadliest civil warsThe government backed by a strategic alliance with China and working hand in glove with hundreds of thousands of expatriates many from the former colonial power Portugal has pursued an ambitious agenda of stateled national reconstruction This has resulted in doubledigit growth in SubSaharan Africas third largest economy and a state budget in excess of total western aid to the entire continentScarred by a history of slave trading colonial plunder and war Angolans now aspire to the building of a decent society How has the regime led by President José Eduardo dos Santos since 1979 dealt with these challenges and can it deliver on popular expectations Soares de Oliveiras book charts the remarkable course the country has taken in recent years
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A gorgeous tribute to the magic and mystique of dragonflies with intimate photographs of their entire life cycle Almost without our noticing dragonflies dart through our world flying seeing hunting mating Their lives are as mysterious as their gossamer wings are beautiful In this book Pieter van Dokkum reveals many of the dragonflys secrets capturing the stages of this striking insects life cycle in unprecedented closeup photographs He documents scenes of dragonfly activity seldom witnessed and rarely photographed nbspnbsp The book begins on a moonlit summer night when an alienlooking larva crawls out of the water and transforms into a fully formed dragonfly In the following chapters we witness dewcovered dragonflies sparkling in the morning sun then a pair of mating dragonflies moving through the air in a twelvelegged eightwinged dance In the final chapter one generation dies as the next prepares to leave the water and begin its own winged journey Each stage is documented through van Dokkums inquisitive lens and accompanied by information on various species of dragonflies and damselflies their metamorphosis and their ecological importance as insect predators
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This magnificent sweeping work traces the histories of the Native peoples of the American West from their arrival thousands of years ago to the early years of the nineteenth century Emphasizing conflict and change One Vast Winter Count offers a new look at the early history of the region by blending ethnohistory colonial history and frontier history Drawing on a wide range of oral and archival sources from across the West Colin G Calloway offers an unparalleled glimpse at the lives of generations of Native peoples in a western land soon to be overrun
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This magnificent sweeping work traces the histories of the Native peoples of the American West from their arrival thousands of years ago to the early years of the nineteenth century Emphasizing conflict and change One Vast Winter Count offers a new look at the early history of the region by blending ethnohistory colonial history and frontier history Drawing on a wide range of oral and archival sources from across the West Colin G Calloway offers an unparalleled glimpse at the lives of generations of Native peoples in a western land soon to be overrun
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When James K Polk was elected president in 1844 the United States was locked in a bitter diplomatic struggle with Britain over the rich lands of the Oregon Territory which included what is now Washington Oregon and Idaho Texas not yet part of the Union was threatened by a more powerful Mexico And the territories north and west of Texaswhat would become California Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico and part of Coloradobelonged to Mexico When Polk relinquished office four years later the country had grown by more than a third as all these lands were added The continental United States as we know it today was establishedfacing two oceans and positioned to dominate bothIn a oneterm presidency Polk completed the story of Americas Manifest Destinyextending its territory across the continent from sea to sea by threatening England and manufacturing a controversial and unpopular twoyear war with Mexico that Abraham Lincoln in Congress at the time opposed as preemptiveRobert W Merry tells this story through powerful debates and towering figuresthe outgoing President John Tyler and Polks great mentor Andrew Jackson his defeated Whig opponent Henry Clay two famous generals Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott Secretary of State James Buchanan who would precede Lincoln as president Senate giants Thomas Hart Benton and Lewis Cass Daniel Webster and John C Calhoun and expresident Martin Van Buren like Polk a Jackson protege but now a Polk rivalThis was a time of tremendous clashing forces A surging antislavery sentiment was at the center of the territorial fight The struggle between a slaveowning South and an opposing North was leading inexorably to Civil War In a gripping narrative Merry illuminates a crucial epoch in US history
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Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor Japanese landbased bombers pounded Wake Island the American advanced base that was key to the US Navys strategy in the Pacific Throughout the next two weeks the Wake Island garrison survived nearly daily bombings and repulsed the first Japanese attempt to take the atoll The determined defenders provided a badly needed lift to American morale Cressman was the first to make extensive use of Japanese materials to identify the enemy order of battle and the roles each unit played in the drama to provide a moving account of the heroism of the defenders in the face if tremendous odds
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The tale of it is incredible the wonder which is Angkor is unmatched in Asia So begins Helen Churchill Candees classic tale of Asian adventure Today readers can again experience the mystery of Cambodias vast jungle temples through her eyes Although Helen Candee is best known for surviving the sinking of the RMS Titanic she walked with kings presidents the wealthy and the powerful entertaining educating and influencing them This independent woman championed feminine equality and fought tirelessly for womans rights And as a single woman she traveled the Far East with a keen eye for detail an inquisitive mind and a sensitivity for local culture Helen Candees travelogue remains one of the most evocative English language accounts of the ancient Khmer capital This expanded hardcover edition marks the first reissue of her complete 1924 work with more than 100 antique illustrations an index and bibliography For the first time in print this edition also features an original biography of Helen Candee by historian Randy Bryan Bigham and a reprint of Candees original account of the Titanic disaster itself
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Cheetahs are amazing animals They belong to the cat family As you read this book you will be amazed to find out that the cheetah is very different from other members of the big cat family What are these differences Cheetahs are known to be the fastest land animal in the world How fast can they run Can they use their speed to catch animals for food Can they climb trees Can they easily protect themselves from predators All these interesting questions and more will be answered throughout this book Also find out how social these animals are What is a coalition of cheetahs Is there such a thing as a King Cheetah Are they as fierce as they look Do they roar like lions There are many amazing facts and information about the cheetah that will truly surprise you This book also comes with beautiful and colorful pictures that will help your children see for themselves and create images in their mind that will help them understand the cheetah better
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The magnificent saga of Thomas Covenant continues in Stephen Donaldsons highly acclaimed second epic fantasy trilogy together in one volume
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Tucked away between China and India in the heart of the Himalayas Bhutan remains a relatively littleknown country Few photographers have been granted permission to enter this remote kingdom where life quietly unfolds to the rhythm of tradition amid the magnificent unspoiled landscape Nearly twentyfive years ago Matthieu Ricard went to Bhutan to study with Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche a highly revered Tibetan Buddhist master and teacher During this time he also came to know the royal family He has continued to return to Bhutan throughout his life discovering on each occasion more of its treasures 184 color photographs
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In magnificent detail Lavender explores the discovery and settlement of Northwestern America the violent labor conflicts of the 1920s the rise of the fishing and lumber industries the fierce struggles of conservationists to slow down the ravages on natural resources and wildlife and the bounding growth of cities in this lush corner of the nation
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A magnificent book of 55 folk and fairy tales wonder tales and ghost stories from all over Britain and Ireland Taken from original sources and then brilliantly retold in a fresh and modern way this is the most comprehensive and authoritative collection written in the last twenty years A handsome trade paperback with notes and sources Each story has a beautiful opening illustration by Emma Chichester Clark a major illustrator First published by Orchard Books as BRITISH FOLK TALES it attracted rave reviews outstanding Naomi Lewis in The Observer a sourcebook of folklore no home with children should be without The Independent this great storyteller Philip Pullman in The Guardian a fine storyteller with a poets ear The Independent
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