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"What is it like to live in or visit Canada? What makes Canada's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Canadians"-- Provided by publisher.

Crime investigations against a stunning seaside backdrop are at the heart of this drama series following a high-flying solicitor who returns to live and work in the small town she escaped as a teenager. As coroner, Jane Kennedy's job is the investigate sudden or unexplained deaths in the beautiful seaside community.

Crime investigations against a stunning seaside backdrop are at the heart of this drama series following a high-flying solicitor who returns to live and work in the small town she escaped as a teenager. As coroner, Jane Kennedy's job is the investigate sudden or unexplained deaths in the beautiful seaside community.

"Joy Okafor is overwhelmed. Recently divorced, a life coach whose phone won't stop ringing, and ever the dutiful Nigerian daughter, Joy has planned every aspect of her mother's seventieth birthday weekend on her own. As the Okafors slowly begin to arrive, Mama Mary goes to take a nap. But when the grandkids go to wake her, they find that she isn't sleeping after all. Refusing to believe that her sister is gone-gone, Auntie Nancy declares that she...

"From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current events as well as historical milestones. Vibrant photographs...

"Uplifting Black, Indigenous & People of Colour Teen Magazine ...In this first uplifting first-of-its-kind magazine for Black, Indigenous and People of colour. We aim to inspire girls to dream big! With an explosion of colour and interesting content the pages will have teens glued to every page. It is unique celebration of Black, indigenous and people of color. This is a digital and print magazine for girls aged 5-16. We champion BIPOC female role...

"A picture book celebrating Metis culture. A group of children share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage, from cooking bannock to creating bead art to dancing and performing traditional music. But for a child who has grown up disconnected from their heritage and history, where can they even begin?" -- Provided by publisher. Sharing all the ways they experience their Métis heritage, including enjoying traditional...

"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL."-- Provided by publisher.

"A little girl goes to her mother's homeland and develops an appreciation for nature. Returning to Canada she plants a garden that represents both sides of her heritage as Taiwanese plants grow side-by-side with Canadian wildflowers."-- Provided by publisher.

Der Südwesten der USA lockt Jahr um Jahr viele Besucher mit unvorstellbar schönen und weltbekannten Highlights wie dem Grand Canyon oder dem Monument Valley. Neun Nationalparks und viele weitere Natursensationen machen die Region zu einer der Top-Urlaubsdestinationen. Die wirklichen Highlights warten allerdings abseits der klassischen Touristenpfade, denn hier weht noch der Hauch des Wilden Westens. Hier verspricht die Region echte Freiheitsgefühle...