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In Paradoxes of Emancipation, Dimitris Soudias traces the formation of political subjectivity in times of crisis by attending to the 2011 occupation of Syntagma Square in Athens-the heart of the Greek anti-austerity movement following the debt crisis. Soudias conceives of the Syntagma Square occupation as a lens through which we can critically engage with broader theoretical and political issues: the crumbling promises of the capitalist imaginary,...
1222) Listening to the Wind
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A mapmaker's vivid journey through the geography, ecology, and history of Ireland's Connemara region.
Here is Connemara, experienced at a walker's pace. From cartographer Tim Robinson comes the second title in the Seedbank series, a breathtakingly intimate exploration of one beloved place's geography, ecology, and history.
We begin with the earth right in front of his boots, as Robinson unveils swaths of fiontarnach, fall leaf decay. We peer from...
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Die Normannen waren nicht nur räuberische Seekrieger. Die Nachfahren der Wikinger ließen sich im 9. Jahrhundert zunächst in der nach ihnen benannten Normandie nieder und hatten einen nachhaltigen Einfluss in Kontinentaleuropa: Sie haben das Rittertum erfunden und manche Regionen Europas wirtschaftlich wie politisch reformiert. Sie förderten das mittelalterliche Klosterleben und den Austausch mit der islamischen Hochkultur des Mittelalters. Wilhelm...
1226) Polar Regions of the World: The Arctic and the Antarctic Explorer Books for Grade 5 Children's
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Polar regions are places in Earth with frigid climate. There are two polar regions and these are the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this book, you will learn to identify the locations of each of these polar regions as well as their unique geographic characteristics. What animals live in the Arctic and what are those that live in the Antarctic? Know the answers and more by reading this book.
1227) Travel to Kenya
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Kenya is an East African country with an exciting variety of cultures and wildlife. Readers will explore Kenya's landscape while learning about life in the city, the beautiful highlands and valleys, and more.
1228) Life in the City
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they have adapted to different climates.
1229) Little Mississippi
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The treasures of Mississippi brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in this book filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing the elements that make Mississippi so special.
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L'auteur appelle les Africains à se lever, à exploiter leurs talents et à s'unir afin d'élaborer un futur pour l'humanité, en alliant technologie, écologie, solidarité, respect des cultures et croissance économique.
Ce livre appelle à la construction d'un nouveau modèle d'homo africanus au regard des défis du continent faits de bifurcations géopolitiques; un nouveau citoyen africain face au joug des communautés; un nouveau leader africain...
1231) Beautiful Scenery at the Midwest & the Great Plains United States Geography Grade 5 Children's
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At the end of this book, you should be able to accurately located the Midwest and the Great Plains on the map. What are the states in the Midwest and the Great Plains? You should also know their geographic characteristics, especially the wonderful scenery in the regions. Further, understand why the Midwest is called the "breadbasket of America." Start learning today.
1232) Cambiamos el paisaje
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People change the land in big and small ways. Whether it's planting a garden or building a dam, we are always changing the land.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders.
1234) Life in the Arctic
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to the kinds of animals that live in the arctic. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to life in the arctic.
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This title introduces readers to the kinds of animals that live in the mountains. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to life in the mountains. This book also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index. This Little Blue Readers book is at Level 2, aligned to reading levels of grades K-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
1236) A Visit to Poland
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Take a trip to Poland! Start in the city of Kraków, where you'll find Wawel Castle. Then, head into nature to see the wildlife in Białowieża National Park. And don't forget to try pierogi! Learn all about Poland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book.
1237) Life in the Desert
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to the kinds of animals that live in deserts. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to life in the desert.
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The location of "the South" is hardly a settled or static geographic concept. Culturally speaking, are Florida and Arkansas really part of the same region? Is Texas considered part of the South or the West? This volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture grapples with the contestable issue of where the cultural South is located, both on maps and in the minds of Americans. Richard Pillsbury's introductory essay explores the evolution of geographic...
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