Author: Maxine Trottier
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443119997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada's history — the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada's history.
Dear Canada: The Death of My Country
Author: Maxine Trottier
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443119997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada's history — the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada's history.
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443119997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada's history — the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada's history.
The Death of My Country
Author: Maxine Trottier
Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780439967624
Category : Abenaki Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada's history -- the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada's history.
Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780439967624
Category : Abenaki Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada's history -- the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada's history.
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Author: Keith Ellison
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451666896
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
As the first Muslim elected to Congress, Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison explores what it's like to be an American in the twenty-first century. As a Black, Latino, and former Catholic who converted to Islam, Keith Ellison, is the first Muslim elected to Congress—from a district with fewer than 1 percent Muslims and 11 percent Blacks. With his unique perspective on uniting a disparate community and speaking to a common goal, Ellison takes a provocative look at America and what needs to change to accommodate different races and beliefs. Filled with anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Ellison touches on everything from the Tea Party to Obama, from race to the immigration debate and more. He also draws some very clear distinctions between parties and shows why the deep polarization is unhealthy for America. Deeply patriotic, with My Country ’Tis of Thee, Ellison strives to help define what it means to be an American today.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451666896
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
As the first Muslim elected to Congress, Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison explores what it's like to be an American in the twenty-first century. As a Black, Latino, and former Catholic who converted to Islam, Keith Ellison, is the first Muslim elected to Congress—from a district with fewer than 1 percent Muslims and 11 percent Blacks. With his unique perspective on uniting a disparate community and speaking to a common goal, Ellison takes a provocative look at America and what needs to change to accommodate different races and beliefs. Filled with anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary, Ellison touches on everything from the Tea Party to Obama, from race to the immigration debate and more. He also draws some very clear distinctions between parties and shows why the deep polarization is unhealthy for America. Deeply patriotic, with My Country ’Tis of Thee, Ellison strives to help define what it means to be an American today.
Death in a Strange Country
Author: Donna Leon
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 1555848982
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling series continues with the murder of an American soldier in Venice: “This is definitely an author to watch (Kirkus Reviews). Early one morning, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young man is fished out of a fetid canal. All clues point to a violent mugging, but for Brunetti the motive of robbery seems altogether too convenient. When something discovered in the victim’s apartment suggests the existence of a high-level conspiracy, Brunetti becomes convinced that somebody, somewhere, is taking great pains to provide a ready-made solution to the crime. Rich with atmosphere and marvelous plotting, Death in a Strange Country is a superb novel in Donna Leon’s chilling Venetian mystery series. Praise for Donna Leon and the Commissario Brunetti Mysteries “One of the best international crime writers is Donna Leon, and her Commissario Guido Brunetti tales set in Venice are at the apex of continental thrillers.” —Rocky Mountain News “Leon’s books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of her characters.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives.” —Evening Standard “Commissario Brunetti, most charismatic current Euro-cop, uncovers deadly ants’ nest of corruption. A highly accomplished, scary read.” —The Guardian
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 1555848982
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The New York Times–bestselling series continues with the murder of an American soldier in Venice: “This is definitely an author to watch (Kirkus Reviews). Early one morning, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police confronts a grisly sight when the body of a young man is fished out of a fetid canal. All clues point to a violent mugging, but for Brunetti the motive of robbery seems altogether too convenient. When something discovered in the victim’s apartment suggests the existence of a high-level conspiracy, Brunetti becomes convinced that somebody, somewhere, is taking great pains to provide a ready-made solution to the crime. Rich with atmosphere and marvelous plotting, Death in a Strange Country is a superb novel in Donna Leon’s chilling Venetian mystery series. Praise for Donna Leon and the Commissario Brunetti Mysteries “One of the best international crime writers is Donna Leon, and her Commissario Guido Brunetti tales set in Venice are at the apex of continental thrillers.” —Rocky Mountain News “Leon’s books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of her characters.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brunetti . . . long ago joined the ranks of the classic fictional detectives.” —Evening Standard “Commissario Brunetti, most charismatic current Euro-cop, uncovers deadly ants’ nest of corruption. A highly accomplished, scary read.” —The Guardian
Another Day in the Death of America
Author: Gary Younge
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 156858976X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 J. Anthony Lukas PrizeShortlisted for the 2017 Hurston/Wright Foundation AwardFinalist for the 2017 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismLonglisted for the 2017 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non Fiction On an average day in America, seven children and teens will be shot dead. In Another Day in the Death of America, award-winning journalist Gary Younge tells the stories of the lives lost during one such day. It could have been any day, but he chose November 23, 2013. Black, white, and Latino, aged nine to nineteen, they fell at sleepovers, on street corners, in stairwells, and on their own doorsteps. From the rural Midwest to the barrios of Texas, the narrative crisscrosses the country over a period of twenty-four hours to reveal the full human stories behind the gun-violence statistics and the brief mentions in local papers of lives lost. This powerful and moving work puts a human face-a child's face-on the "collateral damage" of gun deaths across the country. This is not a book about gun control, but about what happens in a country where it does not exist. What emerges in these pages is a searing and urgent portrait of youth, family, and firearms in America today.
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 156858976X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 J. Anthony Lukas PrizeShortlisted for the 2017 Hurston/Wright Foundation AwardFinalist for the 2017 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismLonglisted for the 2017 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non Fiction On an average day in America, seven children and teens will be shot dead. In Another Day in the Death of America, award-winning journalist Gary Younge tells the stories of the lives lost during one such day. It could have been any day, but he chose November 23, 2013. Black, white, and Latino, aged nine to nineteen, they fell at sleepovers, on street corners, in stairwells, and on their own doorsteps. From the rural Midwest to the barrios of Texas, the narrative crisscrosses the country over a period of twenty-four hours to reveal the full human stories behind the gun-violence statistics and the brief mentions in local papers of lives lost. This powerful and moving work puts a human face-a child's face-on the "collateral damage" of gun deaths across the country. This is not a book about gun control, but about what happens in a country where it does not exist. What emerges in these pages is a searing and urgent portrait of youth, family, and firearms in America today.
My Own Country
Author: Abraham Verghese
Publisher: BookRags
ISBN:
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Publisher: BookRags
ISBN:
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Proud to Serve My Country
Author: Captain Vazquez-Rodriguez
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1456734504
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Many Puerto Rican were classified by their superiors as inferior in the 65th Infantry in Korea, but they proved themselves in the battlefied as courageous soldiers because of their pride in the United states of America and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This book salutes the brave men of the 65th Infantry and the resiliency of the Korean people amid the destruction of their country and the suffering of their people.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1456734504
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Many Puerto Rican were classified by their superiors as inferior in the 65th Infantry in Korea, but they proved themselves in the battlefied as courageous soldiers because of their pride in the United states of America and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This book salutes the brave men of the 65th Infantry and the resiliency of the Korean people amid the destruction of their country and the suffering of their people.
My Country Roots
Author: Alice Randall
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1595558608
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Containing 100 recommended playlists for downloading, this book is the best and most unique way to explore the Country music genre in a modern easy, convenient way. Each playlist walks you through the history, culture, and relevance of Country music, revealing the authenticity and raw truth that represents Country.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1595558608
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Containing 100 recommended playlists for downloading, this book is the best and most unique way to explore the Country music genre in a modern easy, convenient way. Each playlist walks you through the history, culture, and relevance of Country music, revealing the authenticity and raw truth that represents Country.
Human Landscapes
Author: Nâzım Hikmet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : tr
Pages : 332
Book Description
A Turkish epic poem offers portraits of varying lengths about ordinary people caught up in the wars, occupations, and independence of Turkey.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : tr
Pages : 332
Book Description
A Turkish epic poem offers portraits of varying lengths about ordinary people caught up in the wars, occupations, and independence of Turkey.
Song of my country
Author: Samuel Onyeche
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9357870318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
About The Book Song of my Country is a detailed poetry anthology that mirrors the political, social cum economic state of the Nigeria nation and the Niger Delta region. It exposes the anomalies in the country— the degree of impoverishment, hunger, exploitation, pollution, joblessness, inflation and untimely death ravishing the poor masses, who can no longer afford the basic needs of life. This anthology is a revolutionary book birthed by pain and patriotism. It begins with a poem titled "Wolves as Shepherds" with regards to the corrupt politicians, cabals and electoral officers who loot the country's treasure, impoverish the people and incessantly deny them their choice of leaders through various forms of electoral malpractices About The Author SAMUEL ONYECHE is an African writer, from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, who has won quite a number of awards such as: "Most Creative" 2020 NYSC Theatre Troupe Sokoto State Nigeria, Second runner-up Prof. Kontein Trinya Poetry Prize 2016, Poet of the Day Award from Global Poetic Pen, Certificate of Excellence from the department of English and Literary Studies Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. amongst others. Onyeche is one of the emerging voices in contemporary Africa poetry, and has featured in several international anthologies. He is the author of Ijikrika; Canticles From Africa, On the Wings of a Butterfly, A Casserole of Kisses (co-authored), Parasites in Paradise, Echoes of Kettledrums ( co-authored), The Letter; an epistolary poetry, The Muse of Love ( co-authored) and many others .He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (B.ED) in English and Literary Studies and a Masters of Arts Degree (M.A) in literature.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9357870318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
About The Book Song of my Country is a detailed poetry anthology that mirrors the political, social cum economic state of the Nigeria nation and the Niger Delta region. It exposes the anomalies in the country— the degree of impoverishment, hunger, exploitation, pollution, joblessness, inflation and untimely death ravishing the poor masses, who can no longer afford the basic needs of life. This anthology is a revolutionary book birthed by pain and patriotism. It begins with a poem titled "Wolves as Shepherds" with regards to the corrupt politicians, cabals and electoral officers who loot the country's treasure, impoverish the people and incessantly deny them their choice of leaders through various forms of electoral malpractices About The Author SAMUEL ONYECHE is an African writer, from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, who has won quite a number of awards such as: "Most Creative" 2020 NYSC Theatre Troupe Sokoto State Nigeria, Second runner-up Prof. Kontein Trinya Poetry Prize 2016, Poet of the Day Award from Global Poetic Pen, Certificate of Excellence from the department of English and Literary Studies Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. amongst others. Onyeche is one of the emerging voices in contemporary Africa poetry, and has featured in several international anthologies. He is the author of Ijikrika; Canticles From Africa, On the Wings of a Butterfly, A Casserole of Kisses (co-authored), Parasites in Paradise, Echoes of Kettledrums ( co-authored), The Letter; an epistolary poetry, The Muse of Love ( co-authored) and many others .He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (B.ED) in English and Literary Studies and a Masters of Arts Degree (M.A) in literature.