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Geographic perspectives on U.S. history are developed in six thematic sections: land, people, boundaries, economy, networks, and communities. Five chronological chapters cover historical events from the pre-Columbian era to the present. The atlas is richly illustrated with more than 550 antique, thematic, and political maps, period photographs, and charts and graphs.
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This is a beautiful myth, wonderfully retold by Jeanette Winterston. The love story between Atlas' mother (the earth) and his father (the sea) is pure poetry. And the ending was beautifully told with the twist of Laika at Atlas's side.
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Aristocratic adventurer Atlas Catesby has spent the last year trying to forget Lady Lilliana Warwick, but when she reappears in his life imploring him to help her solve a murder, Atlas feels compelled to say yes.The nerre-do-well brother of Lillianas maid died of arsenic poisoning. Authorities are ruling his death an accident, but his sister suspects he was murdered. As Atlas and Lilliana investigate, they discover that the victim had a mysterious...
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Follow the true story behind the writing of Ayn Rand's monumental book. Take a look into Rand's background for the ideas and philosophy that inspired and shaped her novel and determine whether America is indeed headed for the disastrous outcome Rand predicted. Includes interviews with eight experts.