Fifty Miles from Tomorrow:: A Memoir of Alaska and the Real People by William L. Iggiagruk Hensley looks like a fascinating read. Here is an overview from Barnes and Noble:
Synopsis
The inspiring true story of one man’s quest to preserve and defend his people’s Ilitqusiat—Native Spirit.
As a young man growing up on the shores of Kotzebue [...]
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Celebrating one of the most influential figures in jazz, this comprehensive biography incorporates the legendary Duke Ellington’s talents into engaging activities for children. Enlisting the musician’s gifts as a pianist, composer, and band leader, this interdisciplinary approach shows how to create a ragtime rhythm, make a washtub bass, write song lyrics, dance the Lindy Hop, [...]
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Open Hands: Lessons on Giving and Receiving is an unforgettable collection of true stories that will touch, move and inspire every reader. Inside this treasury of worldwide experiences, more than 45 contributing authors share how their lives have been affected, in big and small ways, by the kindness of others. The stories are coupled with [...]
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