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  100 Amazing Facts about China -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover China like you've never seen it before through 100 amazing facts! 🇨🇳 
  Have you ever wondered:What is the largest desert in China, and why is it called "the desert of death"?Where is the highest volcanic lake in the world, and how did it form?How do Asian elephants survive in the subtropical forest of Xishuangbanna?Which region in China produces more than 80 billion pairs of chopsticks each year?Why do the dunes of the Gobi Desert seem to "sing" in the wind?How does the Dujiangyan dam, over 2,000 years old, still function today? 
  Why this book is perfect for your children:Educational and enriching content: This book is designed to spark curiosity and stimulate learning. Each fact is accurate and accompanied by clear explanations, perfect for young readers.An educational journey through time and space: From the ancient Silk Road to modern megacities like Shanghai, this book explores all aspects of China, offering a comprehensive view of this fascinating country.A format tailored for curious young minds: Each fact is presented in short paragraphs, making the reading experience smooth and engaging for young readers without overwhelming them with too much technical detail.Perfect for school projects and homework: This book is an excellent resource for deepening knowledge about China, whether for a class presentation, a school project, or simply to satisfy personal curiosity.A book that raises environmental awareness: Many facts highlight issues related to the preservation of nature and endangered species, such as giant pandas and sea turtles. 
  Give your child the chance to travel through the wonders of China while nurturing their curiosity and love for knowledge.

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  Songs & Sounds Volume One

  Robert Gerald Porter

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  Birding can be an acoustic experience as much as a visual one. Songs & Sounds follows birding guide and nature recordist Rob Porter through various songbird and waterfowl habitats around southern Ontario during the course of a year. Recorded entirely outdoors in both natural and manmade habitats, this audiobook is like any other: you won't just hear about the birds, you will hear from the birds themselves during breeding season, migration, and wintering.With a mix of guided birding walks and pure soundscapes, Songs & Sounds will teach you about birds' songs and calls at a relaxed pace and show how any time of year can be a good time to get outside and enjoy nature.

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  QPR - Away Day Travels

  Simon Ingram

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  No self-respecting Queens Park Rangers fan should be without this, the ultimate travel companion to QPR s away day fixtures. With over 40 years of following his beloved QPR up and down the country, Simon Ingram has created the ultimate fan s-eye history of the club. Designed to be read by supporters on their way to their next match, QPR Away Day Travels includes several quizzes, classic photos and an extensive list of the team s most memorable games both good and bad. Written with humour and a positive outlook for the club he adores, QPR Away Day Travels will delight any follower of the Super Hoops, young or old.

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  Chile - Historical Revolution...

  Anya Solace

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  Chile’s history is a tapestry woven with threads of indigenous heritage, colonial conquest, political revolution, and economic transformation. Stretching along the western edge of South America, Chile’s unique geography—bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the towering Andes to the east—has shaped not only its physical landscape but also its historical trajectory and economic development. The country’s diverse climates, from the arid Atacama Desert in the north to the fertile central valleys and the rugged, windswept terrain of Patagonia in the south, have influenced settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and resource exploitation for centuries. 
  Long before Spanish colonization, Chile was home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Mapuche, who fiercely resisted foreign domination. Their cultural legacy remains an integral part of Chile’s identity, despite centuries of marginalization. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century marked the beginning of a colonial era characterized by the extraction of natural resources, the establishment of a rigid social hierarchy, and the introduction of European institutions. The colonial economy relied heavily on agriculture, mining, and forced indigenous labor, laying the foundation for economic systems that persisted well into the post-independence period. 
  Chile’s struggle for independence from Spain in the early 19th century was part of the broader wave of liberation movements sweeping across Latin America. Achieving independence in 1818 under the leadership of figures like Bernardo O’Higgins and José de San Martín, Chile faced the daunting task of nation-building. The early republican period was marked by political instability and power struggles between conservative and liberal factions, each advocating different visions for Chile’s future.

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  Big Book of New Jersey Ghost...

  Patricia Martinelli, Charles A...

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  “An entertaining collection . . . set in the region’s forests, villages, urban centers, and seaports. . . . an artful blend of fine writing and thorough research.” —Ed Okonowicz, Author of Big Book of Maryland Ghost Stories  and Civil War Ghosts at Ft Delaware Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Authors Patricia A. Martinelli and Charles A. Stansfield Jr. shine a light in the dark corners of New Jersey and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection.    From what may lurk in the Ramapo Mountains, to a ghostly little boy who waits on Clinton Road, and the fabled Jersey Devil itself, these stories of strange occurrences will keep you glued to the edge of your seat. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.   184 of the best, most spine-tingling accounts of ghosts from the Garden State, including:   ·       The pale phantom of Devil’s Tower in Alpine ·       Colonial ghosts of Greenwich ·       The beachcombing Woman in White ·       Indian Will’s wandering spirit in Eatontown ·       Woodstown’s haunted Seven Stars Tavern ·       The helpful hospital ghost in Elizabeth    

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  The Minotaur at Calle Lanza

  Zito Madu

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  A "hauntingly effective" surrealist travel memoir about the mysterious transformations that may lurk inside us all (Library Journal, starred review). 
   
   
   
  Venice, 2020. As a pandemic rages across the globe, Zito Madu finds himself in a nearly deserted city, its walls and basilicas humming with strange magic. As he wanders a haunted landscape, we see him twist further into his own past: his family's difficult immigration from Nigeria to Detroit, his troubled relationship with his father, the sporadic joys of daily life and solitude, his experiences with migration, poverty, foreignness, racism, and his own rage and regret. But as it is with all labyrinths, after finding its center, will he come away unscathed, or will he transform into the gripping, fantastical monstrousness that's out to consume him whole? 
   
   
   
  With nods to Italo Calvino and Jorge Luis Borges, this surrealist debut memoir takes us into the labyrinth of memory and the monsters lurking there.

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