The World Comes to America (America: The Story of US, Book #1) by Kevin Baker
412 pages, 12 of 16 reviews are 5-star, Lending Enabled
Settlers come from all over the world, from different social classes and for different reasons – some willingly and some against their will. Colonists both learn from and compete with the indigenous tribes who call this land their home. As each European country tries to exploit the commercial possibilities and tighten their claims on the resources and peoples of the New World, a uniquely independent spirit is fostered within the hearts of the colonists, ultimately leading to a revolution that changes the world.
The World Comes to America is filled with familiar stories in text and video as well as eye-opening facts about the birth of our nation. From the earliest settlers at Jamestown and Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving, to life in the colonies and the American Revolution, this video enhanced e-book explores landmark moments in our political, social, and economic history to give you a clear understanding of the people, ideas, and forces that built our nation from the ground up. Witness the birth of America through the eyes of John Rolfe, John Smith, Pocahontas, Squanto, John Hancock, Sam Adams, Paul Revere, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and many more. Through text, short video supplements, historical images, and more, you’ll get a detailed understanding of critical events and turning points like the rise of tobacco, the development of the slave trade, the Boston Tea Party, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Shot Heard ‘Round the World, the surrender of Cornwallis, the Treaty of Paris, and much more. Understanding the birth of America is easy with this enhanced e-book from HISTORY.
Kittyhawk Pilot by James Edwards and Michel Lavigne
328 pages, 8 of 11 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
This is the true inspirational story of James “Stocky” Edwards, Canada’s top living fighter pilot. The story begins in Battleford, Saskatchewan where Stocky grew up. During his childhood, shooting partridge, and working hard, Stocky learned the lessons that would serve him well during the Desert War. The story progresses through Stocky’s training and then his posting over seas to the Desert War where he flew the P-40 Kittyhawk. This is the incredible story of a young Canadian who goes to war and becomes a superior pilot and leader of men.
This book was written by Michel Lavigne and Stocky Edwards and first published in print in 1983.
The Photographers Manifesto: A Search For Meaning As A Photographer by Bill Hitz
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The Photographers Manifesto, A Search for Meaning as a Photographer, takes you through a journey of discovery, helping you define who you are as a photographer. It is a timeless look into our photographic souls.
The Photographers Manifesto will inspire you, helping you learn about yourself and the special and passionate relationship you have with your camera and with your art.
For centuries, photographers have experienced a special passion that comes with the art and craft of making photographs. Each has discovered the special moment when they realized that photography was not just something to enjoy, but a part of their living, breathing and existence.
Today’s digital photographers are taking the passion of photography to a new level, making it a lifestyle – a lifestyle made possible by awesome cameras, smartphones and proliferating creative software.
Spanish English Cognates (Flash Cards) by Luz Gallego
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There is a buried treasure chest of Spanish vocabulary.
In this treasure chest there are thousands of Spanish words that you already know.
This treasure chest is the collection of Spanish English cognates. Spanish English Cognates are words in both languages that share the same root and are are very similar.
This book covers 1,500 of the most frequently used Spanish English cognates. They are presented in flash cards format because flash cards have been shown to be one of the most effective ways to learn a foreign language.
The flash cards were designed such that you can pick a random Spanish or English word to test yourself using the “Random” link, or you can pick an adjacent word using the “Previous” or “Next” link. To flip a flash card, simply click on the “See Spanish” or the “See English” link.
This book comes with an alphabetical list of the 1,500 Spanish English cognates. If you are a beginner, you can go first to the alphabetical list of the Spanish English cognates. After a first round of study, you can then use the flash cards to test and reinforce your learning. If you are an intermediate learner, you can go directly to the flash cards.
Con Trails – A Memoir From A Flying Dutchman by Conrad Jaburg
no reviews, Lending Enabled
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