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A Family Place

A Man Returns to the Center of His Life

by Charles Gaines, Alexander Bridge ...

In the summer of 1990, writer Charles Gaines and his artist wife, Patricia, bought 160 acres of wild land on the northeast coast of Nova Scotia. They believed they were simply buying a remote getaway spot, but within a few months a more complex dream for the property developed. By midwinter, they had begun to see the land as a place where family intimacy might be reclaimed, as a home that might ... Read more

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In the summer of 1990, writer Charles Gaines and his artist wife, Patricia, bought 160 acres of wild land on the northeast coast of Nova Scotia. They believed they were simply buying a remote getaway spot, but within a few months a more complex dream for the property developed. By midwinter, they had begun to see the land as a place where family intimacy might be reclaimed, as a home that might
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The Next Valley Over

An Angler's Progress

by Charles Gaines ...

Acclaimed sporting and adventure writer Charles Gaines has spent much of his life on the water, around the world, fishing rod in hand, angling for trout, redfish, salmon, bonefish, bass, marlin, tuna, and practically everything else that swims. Just about any place where there's water to fish and eccentrics to keep him company, Gaines has been.The Next Valley Over, a collection of his best writing ... Read more

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Acclaimed sporting and adventure writer Charles Gaines has spent much of his life on the water, around the world, fishing rod in hand, angling for trout, redfish, salmon, bonefish, bass, marlin, tuna, and practically everything else that swims. Just about any place where there's water to fish and eccentrics to keep him company, Gaines has been.The Next Valley Over, a collection of his best writing
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Oscar Micheaux and His Circle

African-American Filmmaking and Race Cinema of the Silent Era

Edited by Charles Musser, Jane Marie Gaines, Pearl Bowser ...

Oscar Micheaux—the most prolific African American filmmaker to date and a filmmaking giant of the silent period—has finally found his rightful place in film history. Both artist and showman, Micheaux stirred controversy in his time as he confronted issues such as lynching, miscegenation, peonage and white supremacy, passing, and corruption among black clergymen. In this important collection, ... Read more

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Oscar Micheaux—the most prolific African American filmmaker to date and a filmmaking giant of the silent period—has finally found his rightful place in film history. Both artist and showman, Micheaux stirred controversy in his time as he confronted issues such as lynching, miscegenation, peonage and white supremacy, passing, and corruption among black clergymen. In this important collection,
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Waters Far and Near

Tales of Angling Adventure and Misadventure Around the World

by Charles Gaines ...

From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. But, as with any epic quest, the adventure—made up of wild stories, salty ... Read more

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From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary passion: fly-fishing. But, as with any epic quest, the adventure—made up of wild stories, salty
... Read more
Say Their Names

How Black Lives Came to Matter in America

by Michael H. Cottman, Patrice Gaines, Curtis Bunn, Nick Charles, Keith Harriston ...

This definitive guide to America's present-day racial reckoning examines the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point after the death of George Floyd.For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal, ... Read more

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This definitive guide to America's present-day racial reckoning examines the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point after the death of George Floyd.For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal,
... Read more
Rethinking Special Needs in Mainstream Schools

Towards the Year 2000

Edited by Alan Dyson, Charles Gains ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Special Educational Needs
First published in 1993. This book critically analyses the state of provision for special needs, exploring the problems faced by practitioners and suggesting that the area is fraught with such tensions that a radical reconceptualization is necessary. It considers how the field may be rethought and developed over the next decade and presents examples of innovatory practice which point the way ... Read more

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First published in 1993. This book critically analyses the state of provision for special needs, exploring the problems faced by practitioners and suggesting that the area is fraught with such tensions that a radical reconceptualization is necessary. It considers how the field may be rethought and developed over the next decade and presents examples of innovatory practice which point the way
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The 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives

12 Years a Slave, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Oroonoko or the Royal Slave, Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom

by Olaudah Equiano, Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Aphra Behn, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Harriet Jacobs, William Wells Brown, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Josiah Henson, Henry Bibb, J. D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Louis Hughes, Charles Ball, Isaac Mason, James W. C. Pennington, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Lucy Delaney ...

The 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives is an extraordinary compendium that explores the profound themes of human struggle, resilience, and liberation through a multitude of literary styles. This anthology spans various periods and genres, encompassing the raw authenticity of firsthand accounts and the nuanced reflections of emancipated individuals. The collection is meticulously curated to ... Read more

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The 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives is an extraordinary compendium that explores the profound themes of human struggle, resilience, and liberation through a multitude of literary styles. This anthology spans various periods and genres, encompassing the raw authenticity of firsthand accounts and the nuanced reflections of emancipated individuals. The collection is meticulously curated to
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The Real-Life Stories that Abolished Slavery: 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth; Frederick Douglass, an American Slave; Narrative of William Brown; Up From Slavery

by Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Olaudah Equiano, Solomon Northup, Aphra Behn, William Craft, Ellen Craft, William Wells Brown, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Josiah Henson, Henry Bibb, J. D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Louis Hughes, Charles Ball, Isaac Mason, James W. C. Pennington, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Lucy Delaney ...

Encompassing a spectrum of firsthand accounts, 'The Real-Life Stories that Abolished Slavery: 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives' presents a compelling anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and resilience of individuals who endured and overcame the horrors of slavery. This collection spans a range of literary styles from journalistic precision to emotive prose, reflecting the diverse ... Read more

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Encompassing a spectrum of firsthand accounts, 'The Real-Life Stories that Abolished Slavery: 20 Most Influential Slave Narratives' presents a compelling anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and resilience of individuals who endured and overcame the horrors of slavery. This collection spans a range of literary styles from journalistic precision to emotive prose, reflecting the diverse
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The Remembered Gate

Memoirs by Alabama Writers

by Patricia Foster, Frye Gaillard, Robert Inman, C. Eric Lincoln, James Haskins, Wayne Greenhaw, Rodney Jones, Phyllis Alesia Perry, William Cobb, Sena Jeter Naslund, Charles Gaines, Albert Murray, Fannie Flagg, Mark Kennedy, Andrew Glaze, Helen Bell Norris, Ms. Nanci Kincaid, Ms. Mary Ward Brown, Ms. Andrew Hudgins ...

Series series Deep South Books
Showcases nineteen nationally known writers who have roots in AlabamaIn The Remembered Gate, nationally prominent fiction writers, essayists, and poets recall how their formative years in Alabama shaped them as people and as writers. The essays range in tone from the pained and sorrowful to the wistful and playful, in class from the privileged to the poverty-stricken, in geography from the rural ... Read more

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Showcases nineteen nationally known writers who have roots in AlabamaIn The Remembered Gate, nationally prominent fiction writers, essayists, and poets recall how their formative years in Alabama shaped them as people and as writers. The essays range in tone from the pained and sorrowful to the wistful and playful, in class from the privileged to the poverty-stricken, in geography from the rural
... Read more
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Say Their Names

How Black Lives Came to Matter in America

by Curtis Bunn, Michael H. Cottman, Patrice Gaines, Nick Charles, Keith Harriston ...

Narrated by Wayne Carr, Tre Hall, Tracey Leigh ...

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11 hours 58 min

This definitive guide to America's present-day racial reckoning examines the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point after the death of George Floyd.For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal, ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

This definitive guide to America's present-day racial reckoning examines the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point after the death of George Floyd.For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal,
... Read more

My Pretty Baby

Seeking Truth and Finding Healing—A Memoir

by Wendy B. Correa ...

For fans of Educated and The Glass Castle, a former music industry insider’s journey of healing—from childhood trauma through spiritual practices and self-discovery to a place of peace—with some incredible celebrity encounters along the way.Wendy Correa’s childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a loving but frequently neglectful mother, ... Read more

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For fans of Educated and The Glass Castle, a former music industry insider’s journey of healing—from childhood trauma through spiritual practices and self-discovery to a place of peace—with some incredible celebrity encounters along the way.Wendy Correa’s childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a loving but frequently neglectful mother,
... Read more
The Girl from Lake Maggiore

An unforgettable and heartwrenching WW2 novel of love, friendship and impossible choices in Nazi-occupied Italy from Siobhan Daiko

by Siobhan Daiko ...

Series Book 5 - Girls of the Italian Resistance
A breathtaking story of friendship, love and impossible choices, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley, and All the Light We Cannot See! ✨ Lake Maggiore, Northern Italy, 1943 In a quiet lakeside hotel nestled in the shadow of the Italian Alps, seventeen-year-old Giulia Leone lives a life untouched by war – until the day ruthless German SS officers arrive in the village.Her father’s hotel ... Read more

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A breathtaking story of friendship, love and impossible choices, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lucinda Riley, and All the Light We Cannot See! ✨ Lake Maggiore, Northern Italy, 1943 In a quiet lakeside hotel nestled in the shadow of the Italian Alps, seventeen-year-old Giulia Leone lives a life untouched by war – until the day ruthless German SS officers arrive in the village.Her father’s hotel
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