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Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes.
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"She's one of the most beloved political figures in the country, and on the surface, seems to have led a charmed life. In many ways, she has. Beautiful family. Thriving career. Supportive friendship. Loving marriage. But she's no stranger to adversity. Many know of the strength she had shown after her son, Wade, was killed in a freak car accident when he was only sixteen years old. She would exhibit this remarkable grace and courage again when the...
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"Janey Wing Kenyon's two passions for storytelling and travel merge together in this first collection of short stories spanning three decades of traversing the world. Never forgetting to pack her sense of humor, she reminds us that there is merit in experiencing the sense of terror and joy that comes from flinging ourselves into the Great Unknown. With giant leaps of faith, she follows her mischievous inner guide."--back of container.
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At three years of age Vinh Chung and his family of ten fled communist Vietnam. As legendary 'boat people' they were attacked twice by Thai pirates and left for dead. A World Vision mercy ship stumbled across them and rescued them, relocating them to the tough frontier town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, where they faced poverty, ethnic discrimination, and a language barrier. The Chung family's inspirational story, as told by Vinh Chung, offers fascinating...
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From more than ten thousand interviews, StoryCorps--the largest oral history project in the nation's history--presents a tapestry of American stories, told by the people who lived them to the people they love. StoryCorps began with the idea that everyone has an important story to tell. And since 2003, this remarkable project has been collecting the stories of everyday Americans from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life and preserving them for...
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