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The rich and exciting history of British Honduras unfolds slowly through the plot and fascinating characters of this book. Narratives include a tale of high seas adventure. The author traces the journey of Maya who fled Mexico in mid-19th Century to settle in Northern British Honduras. He provides live views of 20th Century Colonial British Honduras through the eyes of loggers, chicleros, and multiple generations of his own family. He vividly describes the horror and destruction of Hurricane Hattie of 1961 through his eyes at the age of nine. The author also traces his mother's life, from poor beginnings to a highly successful end. He describes her painful struggles while living in British Honduras by tracing her life from childhood through 2 marriages. He celebrates her well-earned fame as a musician, singer, and radio personality in Belize.
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Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
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Addiction. Mental illness. Chaos. Gustavo Reyes Ramirez asks how this personal hell can be transformed into miracles of healing. Growing up in Pomona, California amongst various, often conflicting cultures, Gustavo struggles with his identity. He finds his voice and healing in poetry and invites you to share in his journey from utter crisis, agony, desperation, and hopelessness to adventures of joys, sorrows, purpose, and a touch of heaven. He inspires us all to believe that together we can transform our lives and our world.