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Live in the Moment

By: Julie Clark Robinson

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Fresh, funny, and blatantly honest, Live in the Moment holds the secret to harnessing the power of the present. A practical book about creating one's own life experiences, author Julie Clark Robinson's words of inspiration will help you to create your own mental treasure chest. Live in the Moment is for those times when we simply need to stop allowing life's ups and downs to dictate how we feel and look to ourselves to set the tone. If you're willing to lighten up one minute, dig deep the next, and be painstakingly honest throughout, you will come away with a revitalized outlook on life.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458700062

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9781458700063

The Hawaiians of Old

By: Betty Dunford,Lilinoe Andrews,Mikiʻala Ayau,Liana I. Honda,Julie Stewart Williams

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The Hawaiians of Old

By: Betty Dunford,Lilinoe Andrews,Mikiʻala Ayau,Liana I. Honda,Julie Stewart Williams

Covers the formation of the Hawaiian islands; the arrival of plants, animals, and the first people; and the way of life of the ancient Hawaiians.

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Bess Press

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1573061379

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9781573061377

Deserts and Desert Environments

By: Julie J Laity

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Deserts and Desert Environments

By: Julie J Laity

Taking a global perspective, this book provides a concise overviewof drylands, including their physical, biological, temporal, andhuman components. Examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments,including climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering,hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, andaeolian processes Offers an accessible introduction to the physical, biological,temporal, and human components of drylands Investigates the nature, environmental requirements, andessential geomorphic roles of plants and animals in this stressfulbiological environment Highlights the impact of human population growth on climate,desertification, water resources, and dust storm activity Includes an examination of surface/atmosphere interactions andthe impact of ENSO events.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444300741

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9781444300741

William Stephens

Georgia's Forgotten Founder

By: Julie Anne Sweet

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William Stephens

Georgia's Forgotten Founder

By: Julie Anne Sweet

In 1737, Englishman William Stephens (1671--1753) sailed to Georgia to serve as colonial secretary to its British Board of Trustees. His lucid reports on the condition of Georgia deeply impressed the board, which eventually appointed him president of the troubled colony. The elderly Stephens adroitly shepherded the fledgling settlement over the following decade through a precarious and tumultuous period. Though Stephens's actions proved critical to the survival of colonial Georgia, historians have largely overlooked his life story. In William Stephens: Georgia's Forgotten Founder, Julie Anne Sweet not only fills that gap, she uses the story of Stephens's life as an opportunity to illuminate vital details in the history of early Georgia. She opens by exploring the relationship between Stephens and the British Board of Trustees, demonstrating Stephens's absolute loyalty to his employer. He carried out orders without question, making numerous enemies within the colony as a consequence. By closely examining Stephens's interactions with various political officials and adversaries, Sweet highlights the complicated nature of colonial administration. She also examines Stephens's involvement with international diplomacy and military defense during one of Britain's many wars with Spain and his efforts to maintain good relations with nearby Indian nations. Sweet complements her focus on the public aspects of Stephens's career with a careful analysis of his life beyond politics, including his family, his agricultural endeavors, and his religious convictions. As a result, her captivating intellectual biography of Stephens also provides a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the political and social forces at work in colonial Georgia.

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LSU Press

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0807147257

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9780807147252

Crafting Wounaan Landscapes

Identity, Art, and Environmental Governance in Panama's Darién

By: Julie Velásquez Runk

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Crafting Wounaan Landscapes

Identity, Art, and Environmental Governance in Panama's Darién

By: Julie Velásquez Runk

This book reveals how indigenous Wounaan practice conservation in the face of national and international environmental governance"--Provided by publisher.

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University of Arizona Press

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0816534055

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9780816534050

Dreams and Supernatural Encounters

An Invitation for Everyone to Experience God

By: Julie Meyer

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Dreams and Supernatural Encounters

An Invitation for Everyone to Experience God

By: Julie Meyer

Dreams and Supernatural Encounters is a collection of personal experiences between God and an ordinary young woman through dreams and angelic visitations that are explained in great detail. Each supernatural encounter teaches something unique about God and how He communicates with His beloved children. From the United States to Israel, Asia, Iceland, and Poland, each experience brings God closer to hearts worldwide. From the tragedy of the sex trade to the committed houses of prayer, each dream encourages believers who are facing uncertain seasons in life. Your dreams mean more than you know! Don’t be surprised if, while reading these dreams, you think, “Wow, God is talking directly to me!” You will be encouraged, inspired, and uplifted with every encounter shared.

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Destiny Image Publishers

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0768489857

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9780768489859

The Water Crisis

Constructing solutions to freshwater pollution

By: Julie Stauffer

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The Water Crisis

Constructing solutions to freshwater pollution

By: Julie Stauffer

Modern society too often views water as a convenient vehicle for disposing of waste and the results are becoming increasingly apparent. Analysis of freshwater supplies frequently reveals disturbing levels of pollution, including human waste, heavy metals and synthetic chemicals, to the detriment of our health, and the health of entire ecosystems. The Water Crisis examines the roots of freshwater pollution urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention. The final section provides a detailed overview of possible solutions, including soil-based treatment systems and constructed wetlands. A separate chapter is devoted to the important issue of groundwater pollution. Practical concise and accessible, this is ideal for students in environmental studies and environmental science, biology and geography, and general readers. Originally published in 1998

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Routledge

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1317971833

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9781317971832

Yesterday's Romance - A Book of Romantic Poems

By: Julie K. Zerbe,Ron S. King

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Yesterday's Romance - A Book of Romantic Poems

By: Julie K. Zerbe,Ron S. King

A book of Romantic Poetry

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Lulu.com

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1430300132

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9781430300137

Self-Devouring Growth

A Planetary Parable as Told from Southern Africa

By: Julie Livingston

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Self-Devouring Growth

A Planetary Parable as Told from Southern Africa

By: Julie Livingston

Under capitalism, economic growth is seen as the key to collective well-being. In Self-Devouring Growth Julie Livingston upends this notion, showing that while consumption-driven growth may seem to benefit a particular locale, it produces a number of unacknowledged, negative consequences that ripple throughout the wider world. Structuring the book as a parable in which the example of Botswana has lessons for the rest of the globe, Livingston shows how fundamental needs for water, food, and transportation become harnessed to what she calls self-devouring growth: an unchecked and unsustainable global pursuit of economic growth that threatens catastrophic environmental destruction. As Livingston notes, improved technology alone cannot stave off such destruction; what is required is a greater accounting of the web of relationships between humans, nonhuman beings, plants, and minerals that growth entails. Livingston contends that by failing to understand these relationships and the consequences of self-devouring growth, we may be unknowingly consuming our future.

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Duke University Press

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1478007001

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9781478007005

Moon San Miguel de Allende

With Guanajuato & Querétaro

By: Julie Meade

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Moon San Miguel de Allende

With Guanajuato & Querétaro

By: Julie Meade

Immerse yourself in San Miguel's baroque architecture, thriving art scene, and local flavors with Moon San Miguel de Allende. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a week covering the best of San Miguel to three days exploring the art and architecture of the city The top sights and unique experiences: Admire colonial architecture and browse contemporary art galleries and streetside markets. Soak in a hot spring, sample mezcal, and snack on gorditas. Stroll the Franciscan missions of the Sierra Gorda or enjoy the mariachis serenading diners on the sidewalks. Celebrate Mexico's independence at the colorful parades of the fiestas patrias, or indulge in handmade tamales before siesta time Focused advice from expat Julie Doherty Meade, who shares her passion for the vida mexicana In-depth coverage of San Miguel de Allende and vicinity, Guanajuato, and Querétaro Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and neighborhoods Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, transportation, and accommodations, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook With Moon San Miguel de Allende's practical tips and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Looking for más Mexico? Check out Moon Cancún & Cozumel, Moon Los Cabos, or Moon Mexico City.

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Moon Travel

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1640492690

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9781640492691

States of Violence

By: Fernando Coronil,Julie Skurski

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States of Violence

By: Fernando Coronil,Julie Skurski

An exploration of the often unrecognized violent foundations of modern nations

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University of Michigan Press

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0472068938

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9780472068937

Wetland Plants

Biology and Ecology

By: Julie K. Cronk,M. Siobhan Fennessy

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Wetland Plants

Biology and Ecology

By: Julie K. Cronk,M. Siobhan Fennessy

A detailed account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plants and their applications in wetland plant science, Wetland Plants: Biology and Ecology presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and reviews from biology, physiology, evolution, genetics, community and population ecology, environmental science, and engineering. It provides a

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CRC Press

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1420032925

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Lone Star Politics

Tradition and Transformation in Texas

By: Ken Collier,Steven Galatas,Julie Harrelson-Stephens

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Lone Star Politics

Tradition and Transformation in Texas

By: Ken Collier,Steven Galatas,Julie Harrelson-Stephens

In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. The Nacogdoches author team (Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, & Julie Harrelson-Stephens) of Lone Star Politics explores the state’s rich political tradition and explains who gets what, and how by setting Texas in context with other states’ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished “Winners and Losers” discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government. This Fifth Edition expands its coverage of civil rights in the state, and includes the contemporary issues that highlight the push and pull between federal, state, and local governments.

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CQ Press

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1506373631

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9781506373638

The Bluebird Effect

Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds

By: Julie Zickefoose

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The Bluebird Effect

Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds

By: Julie Zickefoose

Julie Zickefoose lives for the moment when a wild, free living bird that she has raised or rehabilitated comes back to visit her; their eyes meet and they share a spark of understanding. Her reward for the grueling work of rescuing birds—such as feeding baby hummingbirds every twenty minutes all day long—is her empathy with them and the satisfaction of knowing the world is a birdier and more beautiful place. The Bluebird Effect is about the change that's set in motion by one single act, such as saving an injured bluebird—or a hummingbird, swift, or phoebe. Each of the twenty five chapters covers a different species, and many depict an individual bird, each with its own personality, habits, and quirks. And each chapter is illustrated with Zickefoose's stunning watercolor paintings and drawings. Not just individual tales about the trials and triumphs of raising birds, The Bluebird Effect mixes humor, natural history, and memoir to give readers an intimate story of a life lived among wild birds.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0547727429

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9780547727424

Pranklopedia

The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-mean Pranks on the Planet!

By: Julie Winterbottom

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Pranklopedia

The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-mean Pranks on the Planet!

By: Julie Winterbottom

Collects practical jokes of different difficulties, from sabotaging a victim's drink to short-sheeting a bed to fake lottery cards.

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Workman Publishing

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0761167560

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9780761167563

Brave Men

By: David H. Hackworth,Julie Sherman

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Brave Men

By: David H. Hackworth,Julie Sherman

Odyssey of an Infantryman Condensed from Colonel David H. Hackworth's blockbusterNew York Timesbestseller,About Face, Brave Menis an explosive battlefield chronicle from one of America's most decorated soldiers. Vividly recalling his experiences as an infantry leader, Hackworth takes you to the steep, razor-backed hills and bone-chilling cold of Korea, to the steamy guerrilla-infested jungles of Vietnam, to the real wars fought in the chaos of close combat. Here is Hackworth himself, jumping onto tanks to fire .50 caliber guns...charging through the smoke of frag grenades to land in front of the enemy...taking prisoners at bayonet point with an empty rifle...revealing the brutal emotions of battle...and witnessing heroism of the highest order. Here is the hard-fought, hard-won legacy of one man, who in 25 years amassed more than 110 medals.Brave Menstands as one of the most extraordinary military memoirs of our time.

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Simon and Schuster

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0671865609

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9780671865603

Clean Language in the Classroom

By: Julie McCracken

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Clean Language in the Classroom

By: Julie McCracken

Written by a real teacher, who puts her ideas to practice in a real classroom, with real children; this book provides a comprehensive selection of step-by-step instructions, case studies, clean questions for SEN and examples of how to effectively introduce Clean Language practice within the classroom. It aims to improve communication and inclusion to develop a productive learning environment for students and teachers alike. It encourages children, teachers and parents to respect the others and their needs. This innovative new book gives teachers the tools on how to include effective clean questions in their lesson planning based on a mini-research project undertaken by Julie in her own classroom with her pupils to discover the benefits of using clean language in the classroom.

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Crown House Publishing

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1845909089

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9781845909086

Floodplain Management

A New Approach for a New Era

By: Bob Freitag,Susan Bolton,Frank Westerlund,Julie Clark

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Floodplain Management

A New Approach for a New Era

By: Bob Freitag,Susan Bolton,Frank Westerlund,Julie Clark

A flooding river is very hard to stop. Many residents of the United States have discovered this the hard way. Right now, over five million Americans hold flood insurance policies from the National Flood Insurance Program, which estimates that flooding causes at least six billion dollars in damages every year. Like rivers after a rainstorm, the financial costs are rising along with the toll on residents. And the worst is probably yet to come. Most scientists believe that global climate change will result in increases in flooding. The authors of this book present a straightforward argument: the time to stop a flooding rivers is before is before it floods. Floodplain Management outlines a new paradigm for flood management, one that emphasizes cost-effective, long-term success by integrating physical, chemical, and biological systems with our societal capabilities. It describes our present flood management practices, which are often based on dam or levee projects that do not incorporate the latest understandings about river processes. And it suggests that a better solution is to work with the natural tendencies of the river: retreat from the floodplain by preventing future development (and sometimes even removing existing structures); accommodate the effects of floodwaters with building practices; and protect assets with nonstructural measures if possible, and with large structural projects only if absolutely necessary.

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Island Press

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1610911326

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9781610911320

Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch

By: Julie Abe

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Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch

By: Julie Abe

A young witch must pass a coming-of-age quest or risk losing her magic forever in this enchanting fantasy -- perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and Aru Shah and the End of Time. Sometimes all you need is a pinch of magic... Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch before her thirteenth birthday. If she doesn't, she'll lose her magic forever. For most young witches and wizards, it's a simple enough test: One: Help your town, do good all around. Two: Live there for one moon, don't leave too soon. Three: Fly home by broomstick, the easiest of tricks. The only problem? Eva only has a pinch of magic. She summons heads of cabbage instead of flowers and gets a sunburn instead of calling down rain. And to add insult to injury, whenever she overuses her magic, she falls asleep. When she lands in the tranquil coastal town of Auteri, the residents expect a powerful witch, not a semi-magical girl. So Eva comes up with a plan: set up a magical repair shop to aid Auteri and prove she's worthy. She may have more blood than magic, but her "semi-magical fixes" repair the lives of the townspeople in ways they never could have imagined. Only, Eva's bit of magic may not be enough when the biggest magical storm in history threatens the town she's grown to love. Eva must conjure up all of the magic, bravery, and cleverness she can muster or Auteri and her dreams of becoming a witch will wash away with the storm.

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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0316493864

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9780316493864

Little Beast

By: Julie Demers

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Little Beast

By: Julie Demers

It’s 1944, and a little village in rural Quebec sits quietly beside an aging mountain and an angry river. The air tastes of kelp, and the wind keeps knocking over the cross. Beside that river an eleven-year-old girl lives with her parents. Her mother is very sad, and her father has vanished because he can’t bear to look at his own daughter. You see, this little girl has suddenly sprouted a full beard. And so her mother has shut the curtains and locked the girl inside to keep her safe from the townspeople, the Boots, who think there’s something wrong with a bearded little girl. And when they come for her, she escapes into the wintry night...

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Coach House Books

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1770565531

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Exploring World History through Geography

From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World

By: Julie Crea Dunbar

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Exploring World History through Geography

From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World

By: Julie Crea Dunbar

Exploring World History through Geography: From the Cradle of Civilization to a Globalized World takes readers on a fascinating and unique journey through time from many of the earliest world civilizations right into the 21st century. From the early civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia to our present-day globalized society, readers will learn how humans interacted-and still interact-with the environment around them, as well as the environment's role in not only shaping the society's world view but enabling the building of socially stratified and successful civilizations. Not your run-of-the-mill world history tome, this book examines world history through the closely related discipline of geography. The civilizations and events represented in the book, while not exhaustive, were selected to highlight geographic themes and areas of study. Upon completing the book, readers should have a firm understanding of the expansive, cross-curricular study of geography-from the study of world cultures and history to politics to the environment and Earth's physical processes. In addition, they will have a new understanding of the relevance of geography to not only human history but contemporary events, as well as their day-to-day lives. By presenting this history from a slightly different, geographic point of view, Exploring World History through Geography will inspire fresh curiosity in the world, both past and present.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216182870

The Canal Builders

Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal

By: Julie Greene

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The Canal Builders

Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal

By: Julie Greene

A history of the Panama Canal told from the perspectives of its construction workers discusses Theodore Roosevelt's unpopular vision for Panama, the extensive resources that went into its building, and its role as a symbol of American power.

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Penguin

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159420201X

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Prairie Fire

A Great Plains History

By: Julie Courtwright

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Prairie Fire

A Great Plains History

By: Julie Courtwright

Prairie fires have always been a spectacular and dangerous part of the Great Plains. Nineteenth-century settlers sometimes lost their lives to uncontrolled blazes, and today ranchers such as those in the Flint Hills of Kansas manage the grasslands through controlled burning. Even small fires, overlooked by history, changed lives-destroyed someone's property, threatened someone's safety, or simply made someone's breath catch because of their astounding beauty. Julie Courtwright, who was born and raised in the tallgrass prairie of Butler County, Kansas, knows prairie fires well. In this first comprehensive environmental history of her subject, Courtwright vividly recounts how fire-setting it, fighting it, watching it, fearing it-has bound Plains people to each other and to the prairies themselves for centuries. She traces the history of both natural and intentional fires from Native American practices to the current use of controlled burns as an effective land management tool, along the way sharing the personal accounts of people whose lives have been touched by fire. The book ranges from Texas to the Dakotas and from the 1500s to modern times. It tells how Native Americans learned how to replicate the effects of natural lightning fires, thus maintaining the prairie ecosystem. Native peoples fired the prairie to aid in the hunt, and also as a weapon in war. White settlers learned from them that burns renewed the grasslands for grazing; but as more towns developed, settlers began to suppress fires-now viewed as a threat to their property and safety. Fire suppression had as dramatic an environmental impact as fire application. Suppression allowed the growth of water-wasting trees and caused a thick growth of old grass to build up over time, creating a dangerous environment for accidental fires. Courtwright calls on a wide range of sources: diary entries and oral histories from survivors, colorful newspaper accounts, military weather records, and artifacts of popular culture from Gene Autry stories to country song lyrics to Little House on the Prairie. Through this multiplicity of voices, she shows us how prairie fires have always been a significant part of the Great Plains experience-and how each fire that burned across the prairies over hundreds of years is part of someone's life story. By unfolding these personal narratives while looking at the bigger environmental picture, Courtwright blends poetic prose with careful scholarship to fashion a thoughtful paean to prairie fire. It will enlighten environmental and Western historians and renew a sense of wonder in the people of the Plains.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700635130

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9780700635139

Reap the Wild Wind

Stratification #1

By: Julie E. Czerneda

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Reap the Wild Wind

Stratification #1

By: Julie E. Czerneda

The fascinating debut of the prequel series to The Trade Pact Universe This prequel to The Trade Pact Universe series begins in a time before the Clan had learned how to manipulate the M?hir to travel between worlds. Aliens have begun to explore the world of Cersi, upsetting the delicate balance between the Clan and the two other powerful races who coexist by set rules. And one young woman is on the verge of finding the forbidden secret of the M?hir? a discovery that could prove the salvation or ruin of her entire species.

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Astra Publishing House

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1440634548

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9781440634543

Mirror Cities

By: Julie Armstrong

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Mirror Cities

By: Julie Armstrong

Mirror Cities tells the story of the enigmatic JoJo, a man whose longing for a child is answered when he discovers a baby floating in a basket along Prinsengracht. He names the child Annick and raises her as his own. However, their happiness is destroyed when Nazis invade Amsterdam, for nothing can disguise the fact that Annick is Jewish. And yet, Annick does not die at the hands of the Nazis, instead, armed with the last present JoJo gives her, a diary, in which he has written, 'Journey through time, through Mirror Cities, listen to stories, hear how it all began...Discover how it will all end...' she embarks on a quest to discover an amazing treasure, encountering Cleopatra, Jack Kerouac, TinTin, Pinocchio, Marc Chagall, the Little Prince, even the Beatles, along the way.Mirror Cities is a fairy tale for the 21st Century; a century dominated by technology, where nothing is quite what it seems... It questions the boundaries of time and space, science and religion, life and death, and asks: what does it mean to be human? What is the nature of consciousness?Reflecting the iconography of Anne Frank, this magical tale is both whimsical and unsettling and will appeal to readers interested in more than just being told a story; those who are also interested in philosophy and spirituality.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1848765061

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9781848765061

A Shared Truth

The Theater of Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol

By: Julie Ann Ward

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A Shared Truth

The Theater of Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol

By: Julie Ann Ward

Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol (Lizards Lounging in the Sun) is a Mexican theater company that performs what is known as theater of the real.By taking reality as its subject, this genre claims a special relationship to reality, truth, and authenticity. In A Shared Truth, Julie Ann Ward traces the development of this contemporary and cutting-edge collective’s unique aesthetic. Based on performances, play texts, videos, and interviews, this in-depth look at a single theatrical troupe argues that the company’s work represents a larger trend in which Latin American theater positions itself as a source of and repository for truth in the face of unreliable official narratives. A Shared Truth critically examines the work of an influential company whose collaborative methods and engagement with the real challenge the bounds of theater.

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University of Pittsburgh Press

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0822986876

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9780822986874

The Third Son

By: Julie Wu

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The Third Son

By: Julie Wu

ÒClear your schedule! The Third Son is your next obsessive read. Julie Wu's book reads like an instant classic.Ó ÑLydia Netzer, author of Shine Shine Shine In the middle of a terrifying air raid in Japanese-occupied Taiwan, Saburo, the least-favored son of a Taiwanese politician, runs through a forest for cover. It's there he stumbles on Yoshiko, whose descriptions of her loving family are to Saburo like a glimpse of paradise. Meeting her is a moment he will remember forever, and for years he will try to find her again. When he finally does, she is by the side of his oldest brother and greatest rival. In Saburo, author Julie Wu has created an extraordinary character, determined to fight for everything he needs and wants, from food to education to his first love. The Third Son is a sparkling and moving story about a young boy with his head in the clouds who, against all odds, finds himself on the frontier of America's space program. ÒAn appealing coming-of-age story packed with vivid historical detail.Ó ÑThe Christian Science Monitor ÒA boy growing up in Japanese-occupied Taiwan in the 1940s will do anything to escape his tormenting family and reconnect with his first love in this compelling work of fiction.Ó ÑO: The Oprah Magazine ÒDeceptively simple, deeply compelling . . . An unusually awful sibling rivalry, a stunningly pure and inspiring love story.Ó ÑThe Boston Globe ÒWu presents an alluring story that hits all the right emotional buttons and maintains readers' empathy from the first page to the last.Ó ÑKirkus Reviews

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Ties of Power

By: Julie E. Czerneda

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Ties of Power

By: Julie E. Czerneda

Sira, the most powerful member of the alien Clan, has dared to challenge the will of her people--by allying herself with a human. But can she hope to carve a new life for herself when the Clan is determined to reclaim her genetic heritage...at any cost?

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Astra Publishing House

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1101177578

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9781101177570

New Hampshire, Our Home

By: Julie Baker

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New Hampshire, Our Home

By: Julie Baker

New Hampshire, Our Home is a 4th grade history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the New Hampshire Curriculum Frameworks for social studies and teaches civics, economics, geography, and history. The book places the state's historical events in the larger context of our nation's history and has many features such as chapter Key Ideas, New Hampshire Portraits, local images and maps, and timelines that engage students in important people, places, and events that have influenced New Hampshire history.

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Gibbs Smith

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1423600193

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Debility and the Moral Imagination in Botswana

By: Julie Livingston

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Debility and the Moral Imagination in Botswana

By: Julie Livingston

In the rush to development in Botswana, and Africa more generally, changes in work, diet, and medical care have resulted in escalating experiences of chronic illness, debilitating disease, and accident. Debility and the Moral Imagination in Botswana documents how transformations wrought by colonialism, independence, industrialization, and development have effected changes in bodily life and perceptions of health, illness, and debility. In this intimate and powerful book, Julie Livingston explores the lives of debilitated persons, their caregivers, the medical and social networks of caring, and methods that communities have adopted for promoting well-being. Livingston traces how Tswana medical thought and practice have become intertwined with Western bio-medical ideas and techniques. By focusing on experiences and meanings of illness and bodily misfortune, Livingston sheds light on the complexities of the current HIV/AIDS epidemic and places it in context with a long and complex history of impairment and debility. This book presents practical and thoughtful responses to physical misfortune and offers an understanding of the complex dynamic between social change and suffering.

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Indiana University Press

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0253111498

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Edible Insects and Human Evolution

By: Julie J. Lesnik

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Edible Insects and Human Evolution

By: Julie J. Lesnik

Researchers who study ancient human diets tend to focus on meat eating because the practice of butchery is very apparent in the archaeological record. In this volume, Julie Lesnik highlights a different food source, tracing evidence that humans and their hominin ancestors also consumed insects throughout the entire course of human evolution. Lesnik combines primatology, sociocultural anthropology, reproductive physiology, and paleoanthropology to examine the role of insects in the diets of hunter-gatherers and our nonhuman primate cousins. She posits that women would likely spend more time foraging for and eating insects than men, arguing that this pattern is important to note because women are too often ignored in reconstructions of ancient human behavior. Because of the abundance of insects and the low risk of acquiring them, insects were a reliable food source that mothers used to feed their families over the past five million years. Although they are consumed worldwide to this day, insects are not usually considered food in Western societies. Tying together ancient history with our modern lives, Lesnik points out that insects are highly nutritious and a very sustainable protein alternative. She believes that if we accept that edible insects are a part of the human legacy, we may have new conversations about what is good to eat—both in past diets and for the future of food.

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University Press of Florida

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0813065089

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Lifelines

The Resilient Infrastructure Opportunity

By: Stephane Hallegatte,Jun Rentschler,Julie Rozenberg

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Lifelines

The Resilient Infrastructure Opportunity

By: Stephane Hallegatte,Jun Rentschler,Julie Rozenberg

Infrastructure—electricity, telecommunications, roads, water, and sanitation—are central to people’s lives. Without it, they cannot make a living, stay healthy, and maintain a good quality of life. Access to basic infrastructure is also a key driver of economic development. This report lays out a framework for understanding infrastructure resilience - the ability of infrastructure systems to function and meet users’ needs during and after a natural hazard. It focuses on four infrastructure systems that are essential to economic activity and people’s well-being: power systems, including the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; water and sanitation—especially water utilities; transport systems—multiple modes such as road, rail, waterway, and airports, and multiple scales, including urban transit and rural access; and telecommunications, including telephone and Internet connections.

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