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Kwakiutl Tales V2 (1910)
Kwakiutl Tales V2 is a book written by Franz Boas and first published in 1910. This book is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Kwakiutl people, who are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Kwakiutl tales are rich in detail and offer insight into the beliefs, customs, and values of this fascinating culture. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths and tales of supernatural beings to stories of everyday life, love, and loss. Boas, who was a respected anthropologist and ethnographer, collected these stories from Kwakiutl storytellers and translated them into English for a wider audience. The book includes detailed notes and commentary from Boas, providing additional context and analysis of the stories. Kwakiutl Tales V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American folklore and traditional storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
$56.95
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La concorrenza sleale dell'ombelico
Perché le ragazze d'inverno vanno in giro con sciarpa e guanti e la pancia scoperta? Come si fa a tradire la Ferilli? Cosa si può trovare in un'altra donna che la Ferilli non abbia già in abbondanza? Perché una volta passavamo le domeniche pomeriggio ascoltando le partite alla radio e adesso spingiamo il carrello della nostra ragazza all'Ikea? Le domande a cui i trentenni in crisi di oggi cercano di dare risposta in attesa di diventare quarantenni e, finalmente, capire tutto.
$23.50
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Lady Pamela: My Mother's Extraordinary Years as Daughter to the Viceroy of India, Lady-In-Waiting to the Queen, and Wife of David Hicks
India Hicks's affectionate tribute to her beloved mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, and her extraordinary life surrounded by dazzling people, places, houses, and history. For years designer India Hicks has been sharing anecdotes about the life of her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, or Lady P, as she is affectionately known. This new visual biography is an extraordinary chronicle of Lady Pamela's life. Daughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, the last viceroy of India, Lady Pamela was a first cousin to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and served as a bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II, before marrying legendary interior designer David Hicks. Sifting through her parents' archives, India has uncovered a trove of material about her mother. This beautifully illustrated personal history includes ephemera such as letters from the Queen; images of the houses and gardens where she grew up and made her wonderfully elegant home; details of her extraordinary work during Indian independence, her marriage to David Hicks and the homes he designed for them, the assassination of her father in Ireland, and later life in the country, as well as the lessons India has learned from her mother having had a front-row seat at so many historical events. An exemplary life, captured in beautiful images--for lovers of history, royal watchers, and all style enthusiasts.
$60.00
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Lake Effect: A Deckhand's Journey on the Great Lakes Freighters: A Deckhand's Journey on the Great Lakes Freighters
A deckhand's coming-of-age story of sailing the Great Lakes steamboats during the social and political turbulence of the early 1970s, "Lake Effect" is a vivid and memorable account, told in an entertaining narrative style, of life aboard the giant ore boats. This humorous yet poignant memoir follows his voyage of self-discovery.
$17.95
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Land of Dreams
From Norway to America, they must strive for resilience amid unpromising new beginnings.On the ship to America, Norwegian immigrant Amalia Gunderson makes a solemn promise to a dying mother, vowing to watch over her five-year-old daughter, Ruth. Together, Amalia and Ruth trek to Iowa to claim the farm and former boardinghouse that Ruth has inherited, despite opposition from a difficult cousin. Struggling with an empty house and scarce resources, Amalia resolves to return the boardinghouse to its former purpose, aided by the kindness of strangers and the resilient spirit of her young charge. As Amalia and Ruth fight for their new home, a trail of orphans shows up on their doorstep, and Amalia makes a promising friend in Absalom Karlsson, the magistrate's son. With each challenge they face, Amalia and Ruth find hope in believing that faith and determination can overcome even the most daunting of trials.This Christian historical romance from Lauraine Snelling transports readers to frontier America, exploring themes of new beginnings, resilience, and faith. For fans of Janette Oke and Tracie Peterson.
$26.99
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Landry-The Legend and the Legacy: A Biography of a Football Great, the Legendary Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys: A Biography of a Football Great, the Legendary Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys
Just the mention of his name brings smiles to the faces of sports fans everywhere. Landry: The Legend and the Legacy is a tribute to the man behind the hat, the look, and the game. In rich texture, Bob St. John tells the story of a quiet kid from Mission, Texas, who grew up to be a quiet, intense, and respected man. Favorite memories of Landry are shared by others who knew him as a person and as a friend: Dan Reeves, Mike Ditka, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly, Charles Swindoll, Roger Staubach, Drew Pearson. Pictures from throughout Landry's career and recollections from friends and fellow players help depict the man who molded lives and changed the course of football forever.
$14.99
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Las lenguas de los incas: el puquina, el aimara y el quechua: el puquina, el aimara y el quechua
14 estudios de lingüística histórica y de filología aplicados al área andina que se apoyan en la etnohistoria y la arqueología; buscan desmantelar un conjunto de falacias todavía vigentes en relación con la historia cultural e idiomática de los incas y de sus ancestros; obligan a replantear la visión canónica de la historia idiomático-cultural e institucional del imperio incaico.
$92.85
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Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution
The dramatic real life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China's 1949 Communist revolution--a heartrending precursor to the struggles faced by emigrants today. "A true page-turner . . . [Helen] Zia has proven once again that history is something that happens to real people."--New York Times bestselling author Lisa See NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR - FINALIST FOR THE PEN/JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY Shanghai has historically been China's jewel, its richest, most modern and westernized city. The bustling metropolis was home to sophisticated intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class when Mao's proletarian revolution emerged victorious from the long civil war. Terrified of the horrors the Communists would wreak upon their lives, citizens of Shanghai who could afford to fled in every direction. Seventy years later, members of the last generation to fully recall this massive exodus have revealed their stories to Chinese American journalist Helen Zia, who interviewed hundreds of exiles about their journey through one of the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century. From these moving accounts, Zia weaves together the stories of four young Shanghai residents who wrestled with the decision to abandon everything for an uncertain life as refugees in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Benny, who as a teenager became the unwilling heir to his father's dark wartime legacy, must decide either to escape to Hong Kong or navigate the intricacies of a newly Communist China. The resolute Annuo, forced to flee her home with her father, a defeated Nationalist official, becomes an unwelcome exile in Taiwan. The financially strapped Ho fights deportation from the U.S. in order to continue his studies while his family struggles at home. And Bing, given away by her poor parents, faces the prospect of a new life among strangers in America. The lives of these men and women are marvelously portrayed, revealing the dignity and triumph of personal survival. Herself the daughter of immigrants from China, Zia is uniquely equipped to explain how crises like the Shanghai transition affect children and their families, students and their futures, and, ultimately, the way we see ourselves and those around us. Last Boat Out of Shanghai brings a poignant personal angle to the experiences of refugees then and, by extension, today. "Zia's portraits are compassionate and heartbreaking, and they are, ultimately, the universal story of many families who leave their homeland as refugees and find less-than-welcoming circumstances on the other side."--Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club
$24.00
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Last to Fall
She's caught in a deadly game. He's the only one who can help her win. Bronwyn Pierce has poured everything into The Haven, her family's exclusive mountain resort in Gossamer Falls. But when financial discrepancies surface and the numbers suggest something far darker than simple mismanagement, she's forced to call on the one person with the skills to help her: Mo Quinn, a former Army intelligence officer, her first love, and the last person she ever wanted to trust again.Mo has spent years avoiding the woman he once loved and the secrets that tore them apart. But when Bronwyn calls, he can't walk away--especially when it's clear someone wants her gone for good. As they dig deeper into the treacherous motives behind a blackmail scheme, their proximity reignites long-buried feelings neither of them are ready to face. And when the evidence points to an unexpected culprit, Mo faces an impossible choice: trust the proof in front of him or trust his heart. With danger closing in and no one else to turn to, Bronwyn must break years of silence with Mo to uncover who's trying to destroy The Haven. They'll have to risk everything--including their hearts--to expose the truth before it's too late. The finale to Blackburn's Gossamer Falls series is an exhilarating romantic suspense novel packed with tension. This gripping read will hook fans of the family rivalry, bodyguard, small town, second chance romance, and forced proximity tropes.
$18.99
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Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss: A Natural History of Love and Loss
From New York Times contributing opinion writer Margaret Renkl comes an unusual, captivating portrait of a family--and of the cycles of joy and grief that inscribe human lives within the natural world.Growing up in Alabama, Renkl was a devoted reader, an explorer of riverbeds and red-dirt roads, and a fiercely loved daughter. Here, in brief essays, she traces a tender and honest portrait of her complicated parents--her exuberant, creative mother; her steady, supportive father--and of the bittersweet moments that accompany a child's transition to caregiver.And here, braided into the overall narrative, Renkl offers observations on the world surrounding her suburban Nashville home. Ringing with rapture and heartache, these essays convey the dignity of bluebirds and rat snakes, monarch butterflies and native bees. As these two threads haunt and harmonize with each other, Renkl suggests that there is astonishment to be found in common things: in what seems ordinary, in what we all share. For in both worlds--the natural one and our own--"the shadow side of love is always loss, and grief is only love's own twin."Gorgeously illustrated by the author's brother, Billy Renkl, Late Migrations is an assured and memorable debut.
$24.00
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Late-Diagnosed ADHD Women Starter Bundle - Executive Function, Validation & Real-Life Strategies
This thoughtfully created ADHD resource bundle provides actionable, expert-backed strategies specifically designed for women navigating late-life ADHD and AuDHD diagnoses. It offers emotional validation and practical tools to manage executive dysfunction, masking, burnout, and hormone-related ADHD symptoms. Executive Function Tools: Proven organization and focus strategies that work with—not against—the neurodivergent brain. Emotional Validation: Resources specifically addressing the unique experience of being diagnosed in adulthood, including internalized shame and masking. Real-Life Adaptability: Actionable tips for balancing professional stress, household management, and the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD. Clarity & Support: A comprehensive collection to help you stop "faking it" and start building a life that feels authentic to your neurotype. Frequently Asked Questions What is included in this ADHD bundle? This collection features curated guides, worksheets, and expert strategies focused on executive function, burnout recovery, and emotional regulation for women. Is this bundle suitable for those with an AuDHD diagnosis? Yes, the content is specifically tailored to address the intersection of ADHD and autism, including masking and sensory overwhelm. How does this help with midlife ADHD diagnosis? We provide resources specifically for the unique hormonal and life-stage challenges women face when diagnosed in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
$80.53 $75.53
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Law And Politics In The Middle Ages: With A Synoptic Table Of Sources (1898): With A Synoptic Table Of Sources (1898)
""Law and Politics in the Middle Ages: With a Synoptic Table of Sources"" is a book written by Edward Jenks and published in 1898. The book explores the relationship between law and politics during the Middle Ages, specifically in England and France. It provides a detailed analysis of the legal and political systems of the time, including the role of the monarch, the development of common law, and the emergence of parliamentary institutions. The book also includes a synoptic table of sources, which provides a comprehensive overview of the primary sources used in the study of medieval law and politics. Overall, ""Law and Politics in the Middle Ages"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law and politics in medieval Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
$49.95
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