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  The Lagoon - Encounters with the...

  James Michael Dorsey

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  Once a killing ground for whalers hunting a leviathan they called the "devilfish," the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico, is now an environmental and spiritual sanctuary—the only place in the world where animals in their natural aquatic environment routinely seek out human contact. A nursery for the gray whale since before recorded history, the lagoon and its stories, told here by James Michael Dorsey, illuminate the magic of human connection to animals, and what those bonds teach us about ourselves and our purpose on this shared planet. 
   
   
   
  Weaving two decades of San Ignacio adventures with the history of the lagoon, Dorsey vividly captures the lively people of Baja, like the mystical godfather of whale-watching, Pachico Mayoral, as well as the whales he's bonded with over the years, like Slackjaw, Patch, and Dervish. Looming over his journeys are the many dangers to the area, from the Mitsubishi Corporation's attempts to build salt works to plans for resort development on the Baja coast, to pollution and climate change, and even to the orcas who hunt the gray whales. 
   
   
   
  A tale of wondrous bonds between the intelligent, spirited gray whales and the people from around the world who come to this place to touch, kiss, and play with them—The Lagoon is a testament to the importance of preserving these animals and their natural habitats.

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  Caesar's Conquest: The Unveiling...

  Alexander Roman

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  In "Caesar's Conquest: The Unveiling of a Visionary Leader," dive into the fascinating history of Julius Caesar, his political rise, military conquests, and lasting legacy in the Roman Empire. This captivating account explores the life of Julius Caesar, his strategic genius, exceptional leadership, and the enduring impact of his decisions on world history. 
  Whether you are looking for information on Julius Caesar, Julius Ceaser, or Julius Ceasar, this comprehensive exploration provides valuable insights into his influence on the Roman Republic and his campaigns in Gaul. Learn about the intricate power struggles, alliances, and military tactics that shaped his journey and propelled him to greatness. 
  From his early years and political maneuvers to his remarkable military victories and ultimate downfall, this narrative captures the essence of one of history’s most influential figures. Discover Julius Caesar’s role in shaping the Roman Republic, his leadership style, and his impact on future generations. 
  If you are fascinated by the Roman Empire, military strategy, and the political intrigue of ancient Rome, this account of Julius Caesar’s life offers a detailed and engaging exploration. Covering key events such as his alliances, wars, and the fateful Ides of March, it provides an in-depth look at his journey from military general to dictator. 
  Whether you know him as Julius Caesar, Julius Ceaser, or Julius Ceasar, this insightful narrative presents a thorough understanding of his achievements, his challenges, and his lasting mark on Western civilization.Alexander Roman

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  I'd Trade Him Again - Wayne...

  Terry McConnell, J'Lyn Nye,...

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  August 8, 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of the news conference during which THE TRADE was announced, and in the annals of professional hockey, no incident has resulted in such furor, such angst among Canadians as did the decision by team owner Peter Pocklington to trade Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. Pocklington's biographers focus on the relationship between the two men, today and during the heady heydays of the five-time Stanley Cup champion team. 
  Peter Pocklington brought the people of Edmonton a winning franchise and the most skilled player in hockey history: The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. This book tells the fascinating story of the flamboyant entrepreneur's tenure of the Edmonton Oilers, from its origins as a WHA team to its heights as an NHL powerhouse. 
  "I'D TRADE HIM AGAIN: WAYNE GRETZKY & PETER POCKLINGTON" is an "must listen" for hockey fans on both sides of the border. Get inside details from the major players in this dramatic tale.

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  Mr Potter

  Jamaica Kincaid

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  The "revelatory" (The New York Review of Books) story of an ordinary man, his century, and his home. 
   
   
   
  Jamaica Kincaid's first obsession, the island of Antigua, comes vibrantly to life under the gaze of Mr. Potter, an illiterate chauffeur who makes his living along the wide, open roads that pass the only towns he has ever seen. The sun shines squarely overhead, the ocean lies on every side, and suppressed passion fills the air. 
   
   
   
  As Mr. Potter's narrative unfolds in linked vignettes, his story becomes the story of a vital, damaged community. Amid his surroundings, he struggles to live at ease: to purchase a car, to have girlfriends, and to shake off the encumbrance of his daughters―one of whom will return to Antigua after he dies and tell his story with equal measures of distance and sympathy. 
   
   
   
  In Mr. Potter, Kincaid breathes life into a figure unlike any other in contemporary fiction, an individual consciousness emerging gloriously out of an unexamined life.

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  Follow the Angels Follow the...

  Sidney Thompson

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  Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves is an origin story in the true American tradition. Before Bass Reeves could stake his claim as the most successful nineteenth-century American lawman, arresting more outlaws than any other deputy during his thirty-two-year career as a deputy US marshal in some of the most dangerous regions of the Wild West, he was a slave. 
   
   
   
  After a childhood picking cotton, Reeves became an expert marksman under his master's tutelage, winning shooting contests throughout the region. His skill had serious implications, however, as the Civil War broke out. Reeves was given to his master's mercurial, sadistic, Moby-Dick-quoting son in the hopes that Reeves would keep him safe in battle. The ensuing humiliation, love, heroics, war, mind games, and fear solidified Reeves's determination to gain his freedom and drew him one step further on his fated path to an illustrious career. 
   
   
   
  Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves is an important historical work that places Reeves in the pantheon of American heroes and a thrilling historical novel that narrates a great man's exploits amid the near-mythic world of the nineteenth-century frontier.

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  Between Then And Now

  Patrick Anderson McQuoid

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  Patrick was born in Dublin, Ireland. As an infant he spent time in multiple Mother and Baby homes and was illegally moved to Northern Ireland where he was adopted. Patrick was one of the founding activists in getting the Mother and Baby home commission of enquiry founded by the Irish Government. Follow his self-narrated story as he tells of his life growing up in Northern Ireland and then moving to England at an early age where he became a self thought artist and poet.

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