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af Paul Hindle ...

Serier serie Through Time
The canal received its Act of Parliament in 1791, and was opened from Bolton and Bury to Salford in 1797. The canal never reached Manchester. It was connected to the River Irwell in 1808 and to the rest of the canal system in 1838. The canal is just over 15 miles long, and has three arms radiating out from Nob End in Little Lever; all seventeen locks are on the Salford arm. The canal principally ... Læs mere

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af K. Palanisami, C. R. Ranganathan, Udaya Sekhar Nagothu, Krishna Reddy Kakumanu ...

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af William E. Ellis ...

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The Falls of Wichita Falls

An Environmental History of the Red Rolling Plains

af Jahue Anderson ...

Serier serie Plains Histories
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af Grace Greenwood ...

Welcome to the enchanting world of Grace Greenwood's History of My Pets, where the bond between humans and animals unfolds in heartfelt tales of companionship and adventure.Embark on a journey through Grace Greenwood's cherished memories as she introduces you to a menagerie of beloved pets, each with their own unique personality and story. From mischievous kittens to loyal canine friends, ... Læs mere

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af Hseham Amrahs ...

It is often said that our world resides in a small seed. In the same way, a small seed has a whole tree inside it. These trees and plants are our first mothers. Their leaves, flowers, roots, fruits and seeds are a part of our daily diet and provide us nutrition. Without these trees our world is incomplete. They provide us with not only food but also provide us with oxygen. They absorb carbon ... Læs mere

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It is often said that our world resides in a small seed. In the same way, a small seed has a whole tree inside it. These trees and plants are our first mothers. Their leaves, flowers, roots, fruits and seeds are a part of our daily diet and provide us nutrition. Without these trees our world is incomplete. They provide us with not only food but also provide us with oxygen. They absorb carbon
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af Asian Development Bank ...

This study was conducted by the Asian Development Bank to assess the impact of projects involving the construction of dams on aquatic biodiversity in Nepal. The findings may not be authoritative, but conclusions suggest that fish populations and the diversity of species are a ected due to alterations in the ecosystem and blockage in life cycle movements. ... Læs mere

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River of the Carolinas

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af Henry Savage ...

The story of the Santee is, in fact, the story of a major part of the Carolinas east of the Appalachians, for the river drains an immense area of both states from the mountains to the ocean. Savage also describes fully the change-over from the agricultural Old South to the industrial New South, a change sparked largely by the hydroelectric power of the Santee.Originally published in 1968.A UNC ... Læs mere

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