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Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers,
whether novice, amateur or professional.
It highlights the cosmic events for each month of
the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers.
Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and
constellations.
The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets,
comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images.
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Three Lakes (Paperback)
Alan Tulppo, Kyle McMahon, Three Lakes Historical Society
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Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's renowned Northwoods and
surrounded by the world's largest inland chain of lakes, Three
Lakes has developed into a premier resort and vacation destination
while maintaining its small-town character. The pristine woodland
trails and picturesque lakeside views that residents and visitors
of today are accustomed to were not always here. Three Lakes was
founded as a supply station for the massive logging operations of
the late 1800s and early 1900s. Much of the area was barren of
standing timber by the end of the first decade of the 20th century.
The community reinvented itself as an agricultural center and as a
vacation destination that played host to such notable individuals
as Amelia Earhart, Bob Hope, and Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The
community has always shown pride in its schools, churches, and
local organizations.
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Kemah (Paperback)
Pepper Coffey, The Kemah Historical Society
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R652
R536
Discovery Miles 5 360
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Kemah is the Karankawa Indian word for "wind in the face." In the
early 1900s, it was a breezy coastal village where many residents
made a living in the fishing or boating industries. From the 1920s
to the 1950s, Kemah relied on illegal gambling and bootlegging to
survive. After the devastation of Hurricane Carla in 1961, local
restaurants rebuilt and became favorites of Houstonians, who
enjoyed the seafood and relaxing atmosphere. Because subsidence
caused much of Kemah to flood during high tide, a marina was built
in 1988 to ease the problem in low-lying areas. Today, the Kemah
area has the third largest fleet of recreational boats in America.
When older homes were converted into quaint shops, the Kemah
Lighthouse Shopping District was formed. In 1997, property on the
Clear Creek channel and Kemah bay front was acquired in order to
develop the Kemah Boardwalk, one of the top 10 boardwalks in
America.
Roanoke, Virginia, is one of America's great historic railroad
centers. The Norfolk & Western Railway Company, now the Norfolk
Southern Corporation, has been in Roanoke for over a century. Since
the company has employed many of the city's African Americans, the
two histories are intertwined. The lives of Roanoke's black
railroad workers span the generations from Jim Crow segregation to
the civil rights era to today's diverse corporate workforce. Older
generations toiled through labor-intensive jobs such as janitors
and track laborers, paving the way for younger African Americans to
become engineers, conductors and executives. Join author Sheree
Scarborough as she interviews Roanoke's African American railroad
workers and chronicles stories that are a powerful testament of
personal adversity, struggle and triumph on the rail.
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Price Hill (Paperback)
Christine Mersch, Price Hill Historical Society
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Early settlers first called this area Boldface Hill, for a Native
American chieftain, but the name was soon changed to Priceas Hill,
named after Rees Price and his family, who were among the first
city dwellers to see the residential potential of the area. Reesas
father, Evan Price, speculated in land west of the city, and his
son opened a brickyard and sawmill to serve the building boom. In
1874, Reesas sons John and William built an inclined plane to make
the commute up the hill easier. With improved transportation, the
communityas population soared, mostly because the air was cleaner
up on the hill than it was downtown. Strong community roots were
quickly seeded and have since grown. Schools such as Seton, Elder,
and Western Hills each have a large number of supportive alumni.
Catholic and Protestant churches were built, as well as two
synagogues. Businesses were started, and two libraries grew with
the population. Residents were active in politics, social clubs,
and civic associations. The first Skyline Chili opened here and was
named for the stunning view of Cincinnati this hill offers. Other
local favorites are Price Hill Chili and the Crowas Nest. Through
more than 200 photographs and illustrations, readers can see for
themselves the roots of this great community.
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Orcas Island (Paperback)
Orcas Island Historical Society And Museum
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R658
R542
Discovery Miles 5 420
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Orcas Island, the largest of the 172 islands in San Juan County,
lies in the Salish Sea north of Puget Sound. Known as the "Gem of
the San Juans" for her shimmering emerald hills bounded by 125
miles of rocky, tree-lined shore, Orcas was home to countless
generations of Native Americans before the arrival of its first
white settlers, formerly Hudson's Bay men who had hunted on the
island, in the late 1850s. An international boundary dispute,
popularly known as the Pig War, prevented early pioneers from
settling land claims until the dispute was resolved by the German
kaiser in 1872. Settlement grew slowly until improved steamship
routes and increased commerce brought more tourists to the island.
In 1906, Robert Moran built a fabulous estate, Rosario, now a
world-class resort. Thousands of visitors have been coming to Orcas
Island over the years to explore her forested hills, camp in Moran
State Park or stay at one of the many historic resorts, and fish in
the pristine waters surrounding this island paradise.
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Grand Teton National Park (Paperback)
Kendra Leah Fuller, Shannon Sullivan, Jackson Hole Historical Society
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R657
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Discovery Miles 5 410
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The majestic beauty of Grand Teton National Park has moved people
throughout time. Native Americans believed in the spiritual power
of the towering mountain peaks and journeyed there to gain special
powers. Early fur traders, who had just crossed less ominous
mountain ranges, viewed with trepidation the massive obstacle that
loomed before them on their passage to the Pacific Northwest. In
others, the Tetons ignited vision and passion--a vision to preserve
for all generations to come and a passion to protect the
independent way of life known by the first settlers of this western
frontier. The formation of Grand Teton National Park spanned the
course of nearly 70 years. Although there were many people who
shared the struggle before them, it was not until Stephen Mather
and Horace M. Albright took up the fight in 1915 that steps towards
success were taken. Albright's tenacity and ability to convey his
vision to philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. set in motion a
very long journey that culminated with Pres. Harry S. Truman
signing today's Grand Teton National Park into existence on
September 13, 1950.
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Apache Trail (Paperback)
Richard L Powers, Superstition Mountain Historical Society, The Gila County Historical Society Museum
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R558
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Pres. Theodore Roosevelt once referred to the Apache Trail as "one
of the most spectacular best-worth-seeing sights of the world." The
once narrow, ancient foot trail built as a supply road for the
construction of Roosevelt Dam has now evolved into a state highway
with majestic scenic vistas and historical grandeur. Even in the
1920s, the Southern Pacific Railroad touted this road as a
"must-see side trip." Each year, thousands of people venture along
the trail to take a step back in time and relish the breathtaking
experience of this fabulous journey. The Fish Creek Hill section
remains much as it was back in the early 1900s, a narrow
one-vehicle passage on an extremely steep incline that drops 900
feet within a mile along the edge of a steep cliff. Although
several miles of the road are now paved, dirt portions remain that
allow tourists a sense of perilous adventure.
Revised in 2020 with 218 new terms, this pocket-sized glossary is
essential for everyone in the tree care industry as a foundation
for using a shared language of defined terms to work with
professionals in arboriculture and related fields. The 2020 edition
also includes expanded terminology for tree risk assessment and
stationary rope climbing systems, hundreds of enhanced, clarified,
and updated definitions, and a reference guide for abbreviations
and acronyms.
The Justitia Omnibus is the journal of the the Amnesty
International society at the London School of Economics and
Political Science. Written, designed and edited by students, the
journal has become an annual endeavour for the society. The journal
aims to provide a platform for students to express their views on
human rights issues all over the world as well as to highlight the
work our society undertakes to support Amnesty International on
campus, such as campaigning and fundraising events.
The LSESU Amnesty International Society aims to further the work of
Amnesty International UK on a campus level. We run campaigns to
raise awareness of key human rights issues and host events to raise
money which goes towards helping AIUK further its vital work.
Highlights of this year include a panel discussion on the human
rights concerns evident in the Syrian conflict and our campaign
week to highlight the need for an International Arms Trade Treaty.
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Barrington (Paperback)
Barrington Preservation Society
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R657
R541
Discovery Miles 5 410
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The Global Youth Bible is especially for young people, and, with
the easy-to-read Contemporary English Version text, is particularly
suited for reading aloud in schools and youth groups, and for those
with English as a second language.It uses American spelling and
metric measurements. Features: *Finding help in the Bible*Guide for
when experiencing troubled feelings*What the Bible says about God's
forgiveness*Readings for special days*Mini dictionary*Weights and
measures in the Bible*Maps
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Riverton (Paperback)
Historical Society of Riverton; Foreword by Roger Prichard
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R523
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Complete Bible, King James Version, standard size, new easy-to-read layout, black hardcover.
Features maps and colour-coded wrapper indicating actual text size.
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Nazareth (Paperback)
Susan F Ellis; As told to The Moravian Historical Society
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From ice storms to fire rainbows, this is an A to Z guide to the
earth's spectacular weather phenomena. Each entry has been crafted
by experts at The Royal Meteorological Society, and many are
illustrated with dramatic imagery from their annual Weather
Photographer of the Year competition. As well as providing precise
scientific and geographic detail, the entries often reveal the
folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how they have
affected human culture.
Prepare for success on the OCN® Exam with the definitive Q&A
review from the Oncology Nursing Society! Based on the latest test
blueprint for the OCN® Exam, this study guide is the only
question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the
Oncology Nursing Society. Chapters correspond to the chapters in
the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition, and practice
questions match the format and Test Plan for the OCN® Exam.
Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect
answers, reinforcing your understanding of oncology nursing. A new
companion Evolve website includes all of the Study Guide content in
a fully interactive quizzing engine that simulates an actual OCN®
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scientific basis for practice, palliation of symptoms, oncologic
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Answer Key includes detailed rationales for correct and incorrect
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NEW! Fully interactive quizzing engine on a new Evolve website
includes all of the Study Guide content, simulating an actual OCN®
Exam in either Study Mode (with immediate question feedback) or
Exam Mode (with feedback only at the end of the simulated exam).
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