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  • The Haitians

    A Decolonial History

    by Jean Casimir ...
    Translated by Laurent Dubois ...
    Series series Latin America in Translation/en Traducción/em Tradução
    In this sweeping history, leading Haitian intellectual Jean Casimir argues that the story of Haiti should not begin with the usual image of Saint-Domingue as the richest colony of the eighteenth century. Rather, it begins with a reconstruction of how individuals from Africa, in the midst of the golden age of imperialism, created a sovereign society based on political imagination and a radical ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

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    The Haitians

    A Decolonial History

    by Jean Casimir ...
    Narrated by Janina Edwards ...

    Unabridged

    21 hours 39 min

    In this sweeping history, leading Haitian intellectual Jean Casimir argues that the story of Haiti should not begin with the usual image of Saint-Domingue as the richest colony of the eighteenth century. Rather, it begins with a reconstruction of how individuals from Africa, in the midst of the golden age of imperialism, created a sovereign society based on political imagination and a radical ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • The Life of the Spider

    Enriched edition.

    by Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre, Colton Marsh ...
    Translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos ...
    In 'The Life of the Spider,' Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre meticulously explores the intricate world of spiders, intertwining rich observational prose with the rigours of scientific inquiry. Fabre's style is characterized by a poetic yet analytical lens, providing readers with not only factual insights but also a vivid appreciation for the complexity of spider behavior and physiology. Set against the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Life of the Spider

    Exploring the Intricate World of Arachnids: A Naturalist's Perspective

    by Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre ...
    Translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos ...
    In 'The Life of the Spider,' Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre presents an intricate exploration of arachnid behavior and ecology, distinguished by its blend of scientific observation and poetic prose. Written in the late 19th century, this seminal work merges detailed entomological study with the Victorian fascination for natural history, revealing the diverse lives of spiders through vivid descriptions ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Edexcel A level French (includes AS)

    by Karine Harrington, Kirsty Thathapudi, Rod Hares, Wendy O'Mahony, Amy Gregg, Casimir d'Angelo, Jean-Claude Gilles, Lauren Léchelle, Hodder Education ...
    Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: FrenchFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Endorsed for the Edexcel A Level specification from 2016.Develop all four language skills with a single textbook that has clear progression from GCSE and throughout the new A Level.- Clear progression through four stages ... ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

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  • Haiti: The Aftershocks of History

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  • Spiders and More About Spiders: Their Structure and Habits , Illustrated

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