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  • A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2)

    Illustrated Edition

    Translated by Walter Armstrong ...
    A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2) offers a comprehensive exploration into the wealth of artistic innovation and cultural expression found in ancient Egyptian civilization. Spanning two volumes, this anthology delves into architectural wonders, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts, showcasing the aesthetic splendor and symbolic nuance that define Egyptian contributions to art history. The ... Read more

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  • The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada

    Enriched edition.

    In "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada," George Henry Armstrong embarks on an exhaustive exploration of the etymology and significance of Canadian toponyms. Through a meticulous analysis of historical documents, Indigenous languages, and colonial nomenclature, Armstrong illuminates how place names reflect the rich tapestry of Canada's cultural and geographical landscape. The book's ... Read more

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  • The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada

    Uncovering the Stories Behind Canadian Place Names

    In "The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada," George Henry Armstrong embarks on a rigorous exploration of the etymology and cultural significance of Canadian toponyms. The book is meticulously organized, integrating historical narratives with linguistic analysis, emphasizing the interplay between Indigenous and colonial influences on the landscape's nomenclature. Armstrong'Äôs crisp prose ... Read more

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  • The Justices Behind Roe v. Wade

    The Inside Story, Adapted from The Brethren

    A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • The Pocket Enquire Within

    A guide to the niceties and necessities of Victorian domestic life

    What is the correct way to carve a partridge?How should leeches be applied?How can egg whites be used to repair broken china?First published in 1856, Enquire Within rapidly became the indispensable guide to Victorian domestic life. Packed with words of wisdom and pithy advice, it covered everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, and took in considered discussion of such ... Read more

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  • English Grammar and Composition for Public Schools

    It is not considered necessary to offer an apology for the publication of a work on English grammar and composition for the Public Schools of Ontario.The plan of the work is inductive and practical, and the author has endeavored to make the book a useful one for the purposes of teaching. Every principle is presented through the observation of examples of good English.The study of grammar aids the ... Read more

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  • The Other Custers

    Tom, Boston, Nevin, and Maggie in the Shadow of George Armstrong Custer

    by Bill Yenne ...
    Not one, not two, but three Custer brothers died at the Little Bighorn—and so did their only sister's husband.Most do not realize that not one, not two, but three Custer brothers died with the 7th Cavalry at the hands of the Sioux and Cheyenne at Little Bighorn in 1876. So too did their nephew and the husband of their only sister. Less than half the immediate Custer family would survive the ... Read more

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  • My Life on the Plains: Personal Experiences with Indians

    As a fitting introduction to some of the personal incidents and sketches which I shall hereafter present to the readers of “The Galaxy,” a brief description of the country in which these events transpired may not be deemed inappropriate. It is but a few years ago that every schoolboy, supposed to possess the rudiments of a knowledge of the geography of the United States, could give the boundaries ... Read more

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  • My Life on the Plains

    or, Personal Experiences with Indians

    Series series Dover Thrift Editions: Biography/Autobiography
    An officer and cavalry commander during the Civil War and Indian wars, General George Armstrong Custer (1839–76) was well-known in his lifetime for his personal daring and his aggressive approach to warfare. After his "last stand" in 1876, he was even more famous as the commander who led his entire unit to annihilation by a massive coalition of Native American tribes at the Battle of the Little ... Read more

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  • Archaeologies of Rock Art

    South American Perspectives

    Rock art in South America is as diverse as the continent itself. In this vast territory, different peoples produced engravings, paintings, and massive earthworks, from the Atacama to the Amazon. These marks on the landscape were made by all different kinds of peoples, from some of the earliest hunter-gatherers in the continent, to the very complex societies within the Inca Empire. This book brings ... Read more

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  • Game Changers

    Energy on the Move

    It is becoming increasingly obvious that the United States needs reliable and inexpensive energy to propel our economy and protect our national security interests. Game Changers presents five research and development efforts from American universities that offer a cheaper, cleaner, and more secure national energy system. Drawing from the efforts of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) and other ... Read more

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    The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade

    The Inside Story, Adapted from The Brethren

    Unabridged

    4 hours 35 min

    A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that ... Read more

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