Brian Martin
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Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War
Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives.
A surprising 20,000 Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while...
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The keto diet helps many people because it targets several key, underlying causes of weight gain, including hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance combined with high blood sugar, carbohydrate cravings, and unnecessary calories that many people struggle with.
Many people have heard of the keto diet as a way of life, many have read about it somewhere, know a friend who got rid of excess weight with a low-carb diet, but when it comes to following the...
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Brian Flanagan, grandson of Irish immigrants, has just landed a job with a leading bank in New York City. Like so many others, he hopes to make his family proud while chasing the American dream. Brian is aware of his family's ties to the Irish Republican movement and to organized crime in the city. He is determined to write a new chapter in the family history. Just as Brian believes he can see a brighter future, his family's past reaches out and pulls...
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With eight tentacles and loads of energy, Opal is the first to volunteer for any project or opportunity. And when she doesn't volunteer, her friends are sure to ask! Opal soon finds herself spending all her daytime hours scheduled, and those hours start to creep into night, too. Her energy drains, and she starts forgetting important responsibilities. Even worse, with her time fully accounted for, the fun things Opal used to enjoy start to feel like...
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Sienna is not your normal cowgirl, for she's half-human and half-fairy. But Sienna wants nothing to do with fairies. When her ma sends her to fairy camp instead of cowgirl camp, she ain't none too happy. Not only must she deal with cliquish fairies who reject her spunky spirit and outspoken ways, she must also noodle out how to help Mother Nature end the Texas drought.
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Described as photographic discovery of the century, this eBook based on the documentary of the same name uncovers the remarkable story of Lance Corporal George Hackney, the British soldier who took his camera to fight in the battlefields of the Western Front during World War I. Read how his wartime experiences fueled an unlikely moral quest that was to change his life forever.
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Marvel Worldwide, Inc
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"When Kraven returns, Spider-Man becomes the hunted! Sergei Kravinoff and his minions have been kidnapping animal-themed superhumans for months, and they need one more to complete the collection: the Spider. But what does Kraven want with all of them?! In Central Park, the prey is let loose, and the hunt begins -- but Kraven isn't the one in pursuit. Who has Spidey in their crosshairs? The Lizard has a target on his back, too -- but he has a truly...
