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  Postcards from the Río Bravo...

  Daniel D. Arreola

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  A history in postcards of Mexican tourist towns in the first half of the twentieth century, with nearly two hundred illustrations.   Between 1900 and the late 1950s, Mexican border towns came of age both as tourist destinations—in some cases by luring Americans who wanted to escape Prohibition—and as emerging cities. Commercial photographers produced thousands of images of their streets, plazas, historic architecture, and tourist attractions, which were reproduced as photo postcards.   Daniel Arreola has amassed one of the largest collections of these border town postcards, and in this book he uses this amazing visual archive to offer a new way of understanding how the border towns grew and transformed themselves in the first half of the twentieth century, as well as how they were pictured to attract American tourists.  Postcards from the Río Bravo Border presents nearly two hundred images of five towns on the lower Río Bravo: Matamoros, Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo, Piedras Negras, and Villa Acuña. Using multiple images of sites within each city, Arreola tracks changes both within the cities as places and in the ways in which they’ve been pictured for tourist consumption. He also shows how postcard images, when systematically and chronologically arranged, can tell us a great deal about how Mexican border towns have been viewed over time. This innovative visual approach demonstrates that historical imagery, no less than text or maps, can be assembled to tell a fascinating geographical story.   “This is masterful cultural geography with rich visual materials, delivered in a unique and compelling fashion.” —Journal of Latin American Geography

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  The Weirdest Animals of the...

  Jack Lewis

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  Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! *Surprising and strange facts for kids ages 5-12* 
  From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas to warty frogfishes— this book is brimming with fascinating full-color photos of some of the world’s most curious creatures. This surprising collection showcases many unusual and strange species such as giant isopods, dugongs, maned wolves, and jabirus! 
  The Weirdest Animals of the World Book for Kids is a standout audiobook to educate and delight boys and girls who enjoy animals of all kinds. Whether they swim in the sea, leap through the trees, scurry on the ground, or soar in the sky, strange and special creatures can be found everywhere! 
  Learn bizarre facts such as:The blue blood of horseshoe crabs is used to make medicines and vaccinesOcean sunfishes cannot close their mouthsGolden tortoise beetles use their poop to make shieldsAnd so much more... 
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  A History of Cadbury

  Diane Wordsworth

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  The history of the world-famous confectioner—maker of the Cadbury Creme Egg—from nineteenth-century shop to multinational brand.   When John Cadbury came to Birmingham in 1824, he sold tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate in a small shop on Bull Street. Drinking chocolate was considered a healthy alternative to alcohol, something Cadbury, a Quaker, was keen to encourage. By 1879, the Cadburys were ready to make their historic move to Bournville, where they established their famous “factory in a garden,” built on the sprawling Bournbrook estate.  A History of Cadbury recounts the history of this beloved British chocolatier and looks at the social impact the company has had, both on the chocolate and cocoa business and on British culture at large. This is the story of how Cadbury began, how it grew, and how it diversified in order to bring its chocolates and candies to one generation after the next.

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  The Nature of Oaks - The Rich...

  Douglas W. Tallamy

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  “With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide.” —The American Gardener With Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His second book, the New York Times bestseller Nature’s Best Hope, urged homeowners to take conservation into their own hands. Now, he turns his advocacy to one of the most important species of the plant kingdom—the mighty oak tree.   Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.

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  Life in a Medieval City

  Frances Gies, Joseph Gies

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  Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the year 1250 in the city of Troyes, in modern-day France. Acclaimed historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval civilization—before war and the Black Death ravaged Europe—providing a fascinating window into the sophistication of a period we too often dismiss as backward.Urban life in the Middle Ages revolved around the home, often a mixed-use dwelling for burghers with a store or workshop on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs. A developed economy, focusing on textiles, farming, and financial services, could be found in the town center, where craftsmen competed for business while adhering to the guilds' codes of conduct. There were schools for the children, though only boys could attend and the lessons were taught in Latin by a priest. The church was a hub of both religious and civic life; services were lively and filled with song, and baptisms and other special occasions brought neighbors together to celebrate. The weddings of wealthier townsfolk were lavish affairs full of song and dance and drinking that could sometimes last for weeks.

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  Fifty Places to Camp Before You...

  Chris Santella

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  Explore the world’s top spots for sleeping under the stars—includes beautiful photos, travel tips, and more!   The book features the best destinations for exploring the great outdoors and enjoying the recreational activities that make camping such a time-honored tradition—whether your preference is roughing it in nature or enjoying a campground with all the amenities, a solo hike or a family gathering around the fire.   Featuring favorite US National Parks destinations—as well as more exotic locales in Italy, Chile, France, Botswana, Thailand, Germany, and more—Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die provides photographs, helpful if-you-go information, the history behind each site, and tips useful to novice and seasoned campers alike.   “Showcases some of the world’s most beautiful campsites.” —The New York Times

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