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Where We Come from

Oscar Cásares
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Author : Oscar Cásares
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780525655435

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"From the acclaimed author Brownsville and Amigoland--a stunning and timely new novel about a Mexican-American family in a Texas border town who reluctantly become involved in smuggling immigrants into the United States. Brownsville, Texas, has a dangerous reputation: it sits on the U.S. side of the bridge into Matamoros, Mexico, a city controlled by notorious cartels. But that isn't why 12-year-old Orly doesn't want to visit. Though he's still grieving the death of his mother, his father, Victor, is making him spend the summer in Brownsville with his godmother, Nina. Now a successful ad executive in Houston, Victor was raised in Brownsville and thinks it will do Orly good to know about his less-privileged roots. But Nina, distracted by having to care for her elderly mother, seems only to have rules for Orly. In particular: Don't go near the back house. . . Nina has spent her own life following rules and sacrificing her own desires for others' needs. But when a single act of kindness toward her desperate Mexican cleaning lady begins to spiral out of control, Nina risks exposure from all sides--not only from her curious godson and her controlling brother, but from ruthless human traffickers and the police. Now, Nina will have to face the secrets she's long kept if she has any hope of helping the people suddenly under her care. Tackling the crisis of U.S. immigration policy from an unusual, deeply humane angle, Where We Come From explores the ways that family history shapes us, how secrets can burden us, and how finding compassion and understanding for others can ultimately set us free"--

See Where We Come From!

Scot Ritchie
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Author : Scot Ritchie
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781525305436

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A perfect, kid-friendly introduction to family heritage. Today is a big day for the five friends. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival to celebrate the customs and traditions of people from all over the world. Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee each have their own heritage, and they have so much to share! They learn about various traditions involving music, food, language, stories, crafts, clothing and games. They also learn that exploring their different heritages makes everyone feel like they belong! There’s a world of fun to be had, as readers discover the many ways people are alike and what makes each of us unique!

Where do we come from

Ernst Muldashev
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Author : Ernst Muldashev
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300057031

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The sensational findings of a himalayan expedition.Unlocking the Secrets of the Himalayas.

Return

Kamal Al-Solaylee
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Author : Kamal Al-Solaylee
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443456166

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A Globe and Mail, Hill Times and CBC Best Book of the Year Have you ever wondered what it would be like to return to your roots? Drawing on astute political analysis and extensive reporting from around the world, Return: Why We Go Back to Where We Come From illuminates a personal quest. Kamal Al-Solaylee, author of the bestselling and award-winning Intolerable: A Memoir of Extremes and Brown: What Being Brown in the World Today Means (to Everyone), yearns to return to his homeland of Yemen, now wracked by war, starvation and daily violence, to reconnect with his family. Yemen, as well as Egypt, another childhood home, call to him, even though he ran away from them in his youth and found peace and prosperity in Canada. In Return, Al-Solaylee interviews dozens of people who have chosen to or long to return to their homelands, from Basques to Irish to Taiwanese. He does make a return of sorts himself, to the Middle East, visiting Israel and the West Bank, as well as Egypt. A chronicle of love and loss, of global reach and personal desires, Return is a book for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to return to their roots.

The Afterlife Is Where We Come From

Alma Gottlieb
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Author : Alma Gottlieb
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226330631

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The Afterlife Is Where We Come From by Alma Gottlieb Pdf

When a new baby arrives among the Beng people of West Africa, they see it not as being born, but as being reincarnated after a rich life in a previous world. Far from being a tabula rasa, a Beng infant is thought to begin its life filled with spiritual knowledge. How do these beliefs affect the way the Beng rear their children? In this unique and engaging ethnography of babies, Alma Gottlieb explores how religious ideology affects every aspect of Beng childrearing practices—from bathing infants to protecting them from disease to teaching them how to crawl and walk—and how widespread poverty limits these practices. A mother of two, Gottlieb includes moving discussions of how her experiences among the Beng changed the way she saw her own parenting. Throughout the book she also draws telling comparisons between Beng and Euro-American parenting, bringing home just how deeply culture matters to the way we all rear our children. All parents and anyone interested in the place of culture in the lives of infants, and vice versa, will enjoy The Afterlife Is Where We Come From. "This wonderfully reflective text should provide the impetus for formulating research possibilities about infancy and toddlerhood for this century." — Caren J. Frost, Medical Anthropology Quarterly “Alma Gottlieb’s careful and thought-provoking account of infancy sheds spectacular light upon a much neglected topic. . . . [It] makes a strong case for the central place of babies in anthropological accounts of religion. Gottlieb’s remarkably rich account, delivered after a long and reflective period of gestation, deserves a wide audience across a range of disciplines.”—Anthony Simpson, Critique of Anthropology

Brownsville

Oscar Casares
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Author : Oscar Casares
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316055178

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"Terrific stories...Just about perfect" (Entertainment Weekly): Brownsville is the collection that established Oscar Casares as one of the leading voices in the literature of the modern Southwest. At the country's edge, on the Mexican border, Brownsville, Texas, is a town like many others. It is a place where people work hard to create better lives for their children, where people bear grudges against their neighbors, where love blossoms only to fade, and where the only real certainty is that life holds surprises. In his sparkling debut, Oscar Casares creates a cast of unforgettable characters confronting everyday possibilities and contradictions: Diego, an eleven-year-old whose job at a fireworks stand teaches him a lesson in defiance; Bony, a young man whose discovery of a monkey's head on his lawn drives a wedge between him and his parents; Lola, whose stolen bowling ball offers an unlikely chance for change. The achievement of Brownsville lies in its remarkably honest portrayal of these lives -- the lives of people whose dreams and yearnings and regrets are at once unique and universal. "Marvelous...Brownsville resembles early Steinbeck work more than anything else." --Carolyn See, Washington Post

Come from Away

Genevieve Graham
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Author : Genevieve Graham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501142925

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From the bestselling author of Tides of Honour and Promises to Keep comes a poignant novel about a young couple caught on opposite sides of the Second World War. In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker’s three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts. But three years later, the fighting rages on and rumours swirl about “wolf packs” of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone’s throw from Grace’s window. As the harsh realities of war come closer to home, Grace buries herself in her work at the store. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely—someone not to be trusted. When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand. Come from Away is a mesmerizing story of love, shifting allegiances, and second chances, set against the tumultuous years of the Second World War.

Where We Come from

Roy A. Archuleta
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Author : Roy A. Archuleta
Publisher : WHERE WE COME FROM,COLLECT.
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : America
ISBN : 9781424304721

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Where We Come from by Roy A. Archuleta Pdf

Archuleta families in Spain and the American Southwest. The author's ancestor is Jose Damian Archuleta, who was born in about 1754. He married Juana Micaela Salazar 29 January 1772 in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Includes general historical background for Hispanic American families.

We Come Apart

Sarah Crossan,Brian Conaghan
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Author : Sarah Crossan,Brian Conaghan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781408878873

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We Come Apart by Sarah Crossan,Brian Conaghan Pdf

YA rising stars Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan join forces to break readers' hearts in this contemporary story of star-cross'd lovers. Jess would never have looked twice at Nicu if her friends hadn't left her in the lurch. Nicu is all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they're picking up litter in the park for community service. He's so not her type. Appearances matter to Jess. She's got a lot to hide. Nicu thinks Jess is beautiful. His dad brought Nicu and his mum here for a better life, but now all they talk about is going back home to find Nicu a wife. The last thing Nicu wants is to get married. He wants to get educated, do better, stay here in England. But his dad's fists are the most powerful force in Nicu's life, and in the end, he'll have to do what his dad wants. As Nicu and Jess get closer, their secrets come to the surface like bruises. The only safe place they have is with each other. But they can't be together, forever, and stay safe – can they? An extraordinary, high-impact, high-emotion collaboration between two Carnegie honoured rising stars of YA. Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Malorie Blackman, Rainbow Rowell and John Green. Sarah Crossan received the 2016 CILIP Carnegie Medal for her astonishing novel One, which also won the YA Book Prize,CBI Book of the Year Award and the CliPPA Poetry Award. Brian Conaghan's powerful debut, When Mr Dog Bites, was shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, Peters Book of the Year and CBI Book of the Year Award.

Where Do We Come From?

Jan Klein,Naoyuki Takahata
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Author : Jan Klein,Naoyuki Takahata
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540425640

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Where Do We Come From? by Jan Klein,Naoyuki Takahata Pdf

From the moment we first began to contemplate the world, three questions have occupied our minds: Where do we come from?, What are we?, and Where are we going? Artists, religious thinkers, philosophers, and most recently scientists have all searched for answers. Here, the authors describe how scientists decipher human origin from the record encrypted in the DNA and protein molecules. After explaining the nature of descent and the methods available for studying genealogical relationships, they summarize the information revealed by the molecular archives. In doing so, they draw conclusions about our identity, our place in the living world, and our future.

Where Did We Come From?

Chris Ferrie
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Author : Chris Ferrie
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781492673842

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Where Did We Come From? by Chris Ferrie Pdf

Discover how our universe came to be in this delightful new picture book from the #1 science author for kids! First the quark then the particle First atom then the molecule First the sun then the solar system First the earth then the life First the love then the child... Little scientists will learn all about how the universe evolved in this fun and unique science book for kids from award-winning physicist and creator of the Baby University series, Chris Ferrie! The "first/then" pattern provides a deceptively simple introduction to the beginning of life, evolution, scientific inquiry, and more! It's the perfect love letter for science-loving families.

The Human Story

Charles Lockwood
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Author : Charles Lockwood
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402757476

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Anthropology professor Charles Lockwood tells the amazing story of human evolution in a concise and compelling introduction to all our ancestors and extinct relatives. He draws on the explosion of discoveries made over the past 20 years to demystify the fascinating cast of characters who hold the secret to our origins, and describes the main sites, individual fossils, key scientific breakthroughs, and latest research that have fed our knowledge. With the help of a rich assortment of photographs, reconstructions, and maps, Lockwood takes us from the earliest hominins, who date back six or seven million years ago, to contemporary homo sapiens, providing the basic facts about each species: what it looked like, what it ate, how and when it lives, and how we know this information. Created in association with London’s Natural History Museum, this is a truly readable, up-to-date, well-illustrated, and user-friendly summary of the evidence as it stands today.

Where We Come From

Piergiorgio Costa
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Author : Piergiorgio Costa
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0595632203

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Where We Come From by Piergiorgio Costa Pdf

It is important to save memories of our past life for future generations to know. This is particularly important for my American family that is logistically separated from his Italian roots. Discovering where we are coming from some time explain what we are and how we feel.

China

Joyce Markovics
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Author : Joyce Markovics
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684028900

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China by Joyce Markovics Pdf

Huge. Colorful. Ancient. Welcome to China! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about China’s cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Mandarin! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.

Amigoland

Oscar Casares
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Author : Oscar Casares
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316053327

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In this heartfelt novel, two estranged brothers set off on a road trip across America and Mexico to finally find answers to a family mystery—and along the way discover the truth about each other. In a small town on the Mexican border live two brothers, Don Fidencio and Don Celestino. Stubborn and independent, they now must face the facts: they are old, and they have let a family argument stand between them for too long. Don Celestino's good-natured housekeeper encourages him to make amends—while he still can. They secretly liberate Don Fidencio from his nursing home and travel into Mexico to solve the mystery at the heart of their dispute: the family legend of their grandfather's kidnapping. As the unlikely trio travels, the brothers learn it's never too late for a new beginning. With winsome prose and heartfelt humor, Oscar Casares's debut novel of family lost and found radiates with generosity and grace and confirms the arrival of a uniquely talented new writer.