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x, 342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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An exploration of the roles flowers play in the production of our foods, spices, medicines, and perfumes reveals their origins, myriad shapes, colors, textures and scents, bizarre sex lives, and how humans -- and the natural world -- relate and depend upon them.
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xiii, 353 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Allan Sherman was the Larry David, the Adam Sandler of 1963. He led Jewish humor and sensibilities out of ethnic enclaves and into the American mainstream with explosively funny parodies of classic songs that won Sherman extraordinary success and acclaim across the board, from Harpo Marx to President Kennedy. Here, Mark Cohen argues persuasively for Sherman's legacy as a touchstone of postwar humor and a turning point in Jewish American cultural history....
9) The Pueblo
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120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, culture, and traditions of the Pueblo. Includes a photo essay on their crafts.
11) The Pueblos
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64 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Discusses the traditional and modern way of life of the Pueblos, examining their history, culture, religion, and ability to survive and thrive in difficult conditions.
12) The Zunis
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47 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 cm.
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English
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Examines the history, culture, and society of the Zuni Indians, one of the groups of Pueblo Indians living in New Mexico.
16) Nicaragua
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Nicaragua."--Provided by publisher.
17) France
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88 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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Presents the history, culture, economy, and government of France, and describes major cities, landscape, people, holidays and festivals, and its place in the European Union.
18) Madagascar
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Madagascar."--Provided by publisher.
19) Italy
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88 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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Presents the history, culture, economy, and government of Italy, and describes major cities, landscape, people, holidays and festivals, and its place in the European Union.
20) China
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of China."--Provided by publisher.
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