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Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
Par Kadir Nelson. 2011
Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul--the winner of numerous awards, including the 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor,…
and the recipient of five starred reviews--now features eight pages of discussion and curriculum material. The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs. Told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator, this inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice--the true heart and soul of our nation. Supports the Common Core State StandardsRoaring Camp: The Social World of the California Gold Rush
Par Susan E. Johnson. 2000
In this thoroughly researched volume, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, Johnson examines the world of the California Gold…
Rush with emphasis on race, ethnicity, and gender issues. She contrasts the conventional images of Gold Rush participants - Anglo males from the eastern U.S. heading west to sek their fortunes - with the reality. In fact, the Gold Rush brought together people from highly diverse backgrounds and forced them to interact with one another. Native Americans, Latinos from several nations, Anglos from the eastern U.S., European immigrants, and African Americans (both free and enslaved) all played key roles. Women of all backgrounds were also present in small but significant numbers, finding opportunities to work and live with unprecedented independence. Initially Gold Rush society was outside the bounds of accepted U.S. mores, forcing participants to relate to one another in new ways. As more Anglo women moved to California to join male relatives, middle-class standards were brought to bear on the "lawless" Gold Rush country.Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden
Par Jessica Walliser. 2020
Companion planting has a long history of use by gardeners, but the explanation of why it works has been filled…
with folklore and conjecture. Plant Partners delivers a research-based rationale for this ever-popular growing technique, offering dozens of ways you can use scientifically tested plant partnerships to benefit your whole garden. Through an enhanced understanding of how plants interact with and influence each other, this guide suggests specific plant combinations that improve soil health and weed control, decrease pest damage, and increase biodiversity, resulting in real and measurable impacts in the garden.In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later
Par Gene Newman, Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer. 2020
A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you&’re prepared for the unexpected. The odds of getting…
hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you&’re going to die some day? Exactly. Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won&’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life planning, make it possible in this essential and easy-to-follow book. Breaking the task down into three levels, from the most urgent (like granting access to passwords), to the technical (creating a manual for the systems in your home), to the nostalgic (assembling a living memory), this clear, step-by-step program not only removes the anxiety and stress from getting your life in order, it&’s actually liberating. And deeply satisfying, knowing that you&’re leaving the best parting gift imaginable. When you finish this book, you will have:A system for managing all your passwords and secret codesOrganized your money and assets, bills and debtsA complete understanding of all the medical directives and legal documents you need––including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and TrustsA plan for meaningful photos, recipes, and family heirloomsRecords of your personal history, interests, beliefs, and life lessonsAn instruction manual for your home and vehiclesYour funeral planned and obituary written (if you&’re up for it)Texas (States)
Par Bridget Parker. 2017
Landscaping on the New Frontier: Waterwise Design for the Intermountain West
Par Susan E. Meyer, Roger K. Kjelgren, Darrel G. Morrison, William A. Varga, Bettina Schultz. 2009
A practical volume for the home or business owner on landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Rocky Mountain West.…
Filled with color illustrations, photos, and design sketches, over 100 native species are described, while practical tips on landscape design, water-wise irrigation, and keeping down the weeds are provided. In this book you will learn how to use natural landscapes to inspire your own designed landscape around your business or home and yard. Included are design principles, practical ideas, and strong examples of what some homeowners have already done to convert traditional "bluegrass" landscapes into ones that are more expressive of theWest. Landscaping on the new Frontier also offers an approach to irrigation that minimizes the use of supplemental water yet ensures the survival of plants during unusually dry periods. You will learn how to combine ecological principles with design principles to create beautiful home landscapes that require only minimal resources to maintain.Old Blue's Road: A Historian's Motorcycle Journeys in the American West
Par James Whiteside. 2014
Finalist for the Colorado Book Award (History) In Old Blue’s Road, historian James Whiteside shares accounts of his motorcycle adventures…
across the American West. He details the places he has seen, the people he has met, and the personal musings those encounters prompted on his unique journeys of discovery. In 2005, Whiteside bought a Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, christened it “Old Blue,” and set off on a series of far-reaching motorcycle adventures. Over six years he traveled more than 15,000 miles. Part travelogue and part historical tour, this book takes the reader along for the ride. Whiteside’s travels to the Pacific Northwest, Yellowstone, Dodge City, Santa Fe, Wounded Knee, and many other locales prompt consideration of myriad topics—the ongoing struggle between Indian and mainstream American culture, the meaning of community, the sustainability of the West's hydraulic society, the creation of the national parks system, the Mormon experience in Utah, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and more. Delightfully funny and insightful, Old Blue’s Road links the colorful history and vibrant present from Whiteside’s unique vantage point, recognizing and reflecting on the processes of change that made the West what it is today. The book will interest the general reader and western historian alike, leading to new appreciation for the complex ways in which the American West's past and present come together.Best Backpacking Trips in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Mike White, Douglas Lorain. 2019
Best Backpacking Trips in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado provides everything you need to know to organize and execute the best…
backpacking trips in the Mountain West. Mike White and Douglas Lorain, who have walked every mile of the trails described inside, take readers and hikers into some of the wildest and most scenic backcountry landscapes in the nation and help them design the ultimate trip. Focusing on one-week excursions, the book offers details on all the aspects of trip planning—trail narratives, technical data, maps, gear, food, information on regulations and permits, and more. But it is more than a basic guidebook. Trip information is enriched by valuable and interesting sidebars on history and ecology that will increase appreciation for these natural areas and the people who were instrumental in their discovery or protection. In Best Backpacking Trips in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, White and Lorain pass on their knowledge of quality hikes, planning and preparation, and the unique satisfaction of multi-day backpacking. This guide, put into practice, will result in the trip of a lifetime.Meu Tanque de Peixes no Quintal: Criação e Manutenção (Como fazer... #6)
Par Owen Jones. 2020
Espero que você considere o conteúdo proveitoso, útil e valioso. As informações neste e-book, sobre vários aspectos bem simples e…
básicos da criação de peixes, estão organizadas em 17 capítulos com cerca de 500-600 palavras cada. Espero que seja de interesse para aqueles que desejam ganhar dinheiro online. Como um bônus, estou concedendo a você a permissão para usar o conteúdo em seu próprio site ou em seus próprios blogs e boletins informativos, embora seja melhor você reescrever com suas próprias palavras antes de publicar. Você também pode dividir o livro e revender os artigos. Na verdade, o único direito que você não tem é revender ou doar o livro como ele foi entregue a você. Se você tiver algum comentário, envie-o para a empresa de quem comprou este livro.Aquaponik zu Hause: Lass Fische - und Pflanzen wachsen
Par Amber Richards. 2020
Hast du dich mal gefragt, was Aquaponik eigentlich ist? Ist sie vielleicht sogar Etwas für dich? Dieses E-book gibt dir…
einen guten Einblick und beantwortet noch viele weitere Fragen. Die Aquaponik ist die revolutionäre Wissenschaft, bei der Pflanzen im Wasser, statt in der Erde angebaut werden. Das Wasser seinerseits beherbergt zudem Fische und andere Wasserlebewesen, die durch ihre Exkremente die Pflanzen mit den nötigen Nährstoffen versorgen. Die Pflanzen wiederum reinigen das Wasser und bilden somit eine Symbiose zwischen Fischen, Pflanzen und wichtigen Bakterien. Die Aquaponik, wenn sie richtig aufgebaut wird, erlaubt es dir, dich mit Fischen und Pflanzen, als gesunde Nahrungsquelle für den Eigenbedarf, zu versorgen. Aquaponik zu Hause ist ein Leitfaden für Einsteiger in dieses Hobby. Dir werden Grundlagen an die Hand gegeben, die dir diese wunderbare und spannende Art des Pflanzenanbaus vermitteln. Außerdem erfährst du, was du brauchst, um dein eigenes Aquaponik System zu bauen, aufzustellen, und dich somit das ganze Jahr mit gesunder, frischer und leckerer Nahrung zu versorgen. Lade dir jetzt dein Exemplar herunter.Energía Renovable: Algunos aspectos de las energías renovables (Cómo hacer... #85)
Par Owen Jones. 2020
Energía Renovable Algunos aspectos de las energías renovables Espero que la información le resulte útil, precisa y rentable. La información de…
este libro electrónico sobre cómo implementar una estrategia de energía sostenible en el hogar está organizada en 19 capítulos de aproximadamente 500 a 600 palabras cada uno. Espero que sea de interés para aquellos que quieran hacer algo para crear su propia energía para uso doméstico. Como beneficio adicional, le otorgo permiso para usar el contenido en su propio sitio web o en sus propios blogs y boletines, aunque es mejor si los reescribe primero con sus propias palabras. También puede dividir el libro y revender los artículos. De hecho, el único derecho que no tiene es revender o regalar el libro tal como se le entregó.The Geysers of Yellowstone, Fifth Edition
Par T. Scott Bryan. 2018
This new edition of The Geysers of Yellowstone is the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference to the geysers of Yellowstone…
National Park, describing in detail each of the more than five hundred geysers in the park. The entire text has been revised and geyser descriptions have been updated based on activity observed through early 2018. Information about a number of significant new geyser developments has been added, as well as recent knowledge about some of the world’s geyser fields outside Yellowstone. Both a reference work and a fine introduction to the nature of geyser activity, this popular field guide includes a glossary of key terms, a comprehensive appendix that discusses other geyser areas of the world, detailed maps of each geyser basin, and tables for easy reference. The Geysers of Yellowstone will continue to serve geyser gazers as well as newcomers to geothermal phenomena for years to come.Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home
Par Becky Rapinchuk. 2020
The creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home shows…
you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family. We all want our homes to be cozy and comfortable spaces where we can leave the challenges of the outside world behind and connect with our families. But too often the mess and disorder only add stress.For years, Becky Rapinchuk has taught people how to simplify and improve cleaning routines, and now she reveals a game-changing method to help us find joy and make our chores effortless. By pairing up systems—how we get things done so that they become automatic—with rituals—tasks that bring calm and happiness—we can feel more at peace in our homes.Walking readers through each room of the house, Rapinchuk shows how to put new systems and rituals in place that will make the whole home operate more efficiently. Featuring decision trees, checklists, and space to reflect and record progress, Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home makes homekeeping a breeze, allowing us to slow down and focus on the things that really matter.What Is the Civil Rights Movement? (What Was?)
Par Sherri L. Smith, Who Hq. 2020
Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s,…
African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change.Author Sherri L. Smith brings to life momentous events through the words and stories of people who were on the frontlines of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series!Kobe Bryant: Legends in Sports
Par Matt Christopher. 2021
The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe…
Bryant in this inspiring biography.As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique -- a combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one games against his dad, and observation and analysis of the world's best players.At age eighteen, Kobe was given the chance to prove his skills when he was drafted into the NBA. Fresh out of high school, Kobe showed that he had the talent and heart to make it in the pros -- and the rest is history.This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy.Moon Sequoia & Kings Canyon: Hiking, Camping, Waterfalls & Big Trees (Travel Guide)
Par Leigh Bernacchi. 2021
Ascend towering peaks, take in awe-inspiring views, and get to know some of the oldest, tallest, and rarest living things…
on Earth with Moon Sequoia & Kings Canyon. Inside you'll find:Flexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day hikers, winter visitors, families with kids, campers, and more The Best Hikes in Each National Park: Detailed hike descriptions, trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking optionsExperience the Outdoors: Behold greatness at the base of a giant sequoia, stop and smell the wildflowers of Zumwalt Meadow, or savor panoramic views from the summit of Mount Whitney (the highest peak in the continental US!). Strap on snowshoes for a ranger-led winter walk or spelunk your way around otherworldly rock formations in Crystal Cave. Cool off in the mist of a trailside waterfall, conquer the 400-step climb to the top of Moro Rock, and gaze at ink-black skies with unbeatable views of the Milky WayHow to Get There: Up-to-date information on traveling between the parks, gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and toursWhere to Stay: From RV or tent campgrounds to rustic cabins and all-inclusive lodges, find the best spots to kick back, both inside and outside the parksPlanning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughoutExpert Insight: Former national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi provides helpful background on the parks' history, geology, conservation efforts, and moreFind your adventure in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks with Moon.Exploring more of America's parks? Check out Moon USA National Parks.Fearless Gardening: Be Bold, Break the Rules, and Grow What You Love
Par Loree Bohl. 2021
&“Fearless Gardening encourages you—exhorts you—to boldly go forth and claim your garden as a space of joy and creativity.&” —Jennifer…
Jewell, creator and host of public radio&’s Cultivating Place Embrace your inner rebel and create the garden you want—even if it breaks the rules. Loree Bohl, the voice behind the popular blog the danger garden, shows how it&’s done in Fearless Gardening, with zone-busting ideas and success stories. Bohl&’s own gorgeous home garden inspires, with agaves that shrug off ice storms, palms that thrive in the rain, and planting risks that are beautifully rewarded.Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates: Plants for a Lush, Water-Conscious Landscape
Par Nora Harlow. 2020
Dry summers? Wet winters? This is your must-have guide. Gardening in an area defined by arid summers and soggy…
winters can be challenging. But gardens can thrive in such conditions, and this definitive handbook shares the plants and practices that will help you succeed. Landscape architect Nora Harlow and award-winning photographer Saxon Holt explain how plants adapt to the climate and how topography and climate relate. A comprehensive plant directory provides details on each plant&’s needs, and stunning photography shows how smart design can help address seasonal issues. It&’s everything you need to create a flourishing summer-dry garden.Gracious history and modern luxuries in an exquisite natural setting Charleston has become the most compelling destination in the coastal…
South for people who are serious about food and cooking. Meanwhile, Savannah has the nation’s largest registered Urban Historic District, with a booming arts and film community to bring the past to life. This latest Explorer’s Guide is the best source for information on Charleston’s farm-to-table scene and Savannah’s artistic culture. And not to be missed: the area’s rural Coastal Islands hold rich history and the opportunity to learn more about the Gullah-Geechee culture of formerly enslaved Africans. Stay in romantic inns or luxurious resorts and dine on regional delicacies like oysters and quail. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or renting a cottage for a week, see why Charleston, Savannah, and the historic small towns in between are beloved by residents and continue to enchant visitors.The Little Book of Cottagecore: Traditional Skills for a Simpler Life
Par Emily Kent. 2021
Unplug, relax, and return to the simpler life with these easy, step-by-step ideas for your favorite cottagecore activities including baking…
from scratch and easy container gardening.Returning to the simpler life has never been easier. If you&’re craving the aroma of freshly baked bread, spending more time in nature, or seeing the sunlight filtering through homemade curtains, then cottagecore is for you! The Little Book of Cottagecore helps you make simple living a reality with delightful cottagecore activities you can enjoy no matter where you live. Whether you&’re interested in baking pies from scratch, basic sewing and cross stitch, gardening, beekeeping, or making candles and soaps, this book is full of fun, hands-on activities that make it easy and enjoyable to unplug from modern life. Full of step-by-step instructions and homegrown inspiration, you&’ll find fun, practical ways to enjoy rustic and relaxing cottagecore activities in your everyday life.