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Island of the Colorblind

Island of the Colorblind more books like this

by Oliver W Sacks

A case history of congenital disease in two Micronesian islands, by the medical historian and author of AWAKENINGS and THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT. On Pingelap, one of the Caroline Islands, the natives suffer from inherited colorblindness; while many of the inhabitants of Guam contract Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease.

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The Island of the Colorblind: Open-Market Edition

The Island of the Colorblind: Open-Market Edition more books like this

by Oliver W Sacks

A case history of congenital disease in two Micronesian islands, by the medical historian and author of AWAKENINGS and THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT. On Pingelap, one of the Caroline Islands, the natives suffer from inherited colorblindness; while many of the inhabitants of Guam contract Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease.

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Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII

Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII more books like this

by William W Putney, Captain

Bill Putney trained Dobermans, Shepherds, and Retrievers to scout, attack, carry messages, detect mines, and serve as sentries. The dogs' record was remarkably successful, but they paid a terrible price. "Always Faithful" is dedicated to the dogs, and is a powerful tribute to the bond between the marines of World War II and their faithful canines. ...

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Keeper of the Night

Keeper of the Night more books like this

by Kimberly Willis Holt

In this novel set in Guam, a girl named Isabel must cope with the fact that her mother has committed suicide.

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The Liberation of Guam, 21 July-10 August 1944: 21 July-10 August, 1944 more books like this

by Harry A Gailey

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The island of the colour-blind ; and, Cycad Island

The island of the colour-blind ; and, Cycad Island more books like this

by Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks travels once again in search of human diversity, to the South Pacific atoll of Pingelap, where he finds that a high proportion of the population is colourblind and investigates the causes and effects of that condition. This book explores the islands, the people and their case studies.

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The liberation of Guam, 21 July-10 August 1944

The liberation of Guam, 21 July-10 August 1944 more books like this

by Harry A Gailey

The only full-scale account of the liberation of the island of Guam in 1944.

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The Pictorial History of Guam more books like this

by Don A. Farrell, Phyllis Koontz (Editor)

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Captive of the Rising Sun: The POW Memoirs of Rear Admiral Donald T. Giles, USN

Captive of the Rising Sun: The POW Memoirs of Rear Admiral Donald T. Giles, USN more books like this

by Donald T Giles (Editor)

Captive is based on a memoir written by Giles and discovered after his death by his son, Donald T. Giles, Jr. The historical framework of his father's experiences, both in Guam and later in the Japanese camps of Zentsuji and Roku Roshi, was reconstructed after the son thoroughly researched military records, Japanese reports, and other primary ...

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And No Birds Sing: The Story of an Ecological Disaster in a Tropical Paradise

And No Birds Sing: The Story of an Ecological Disaster in a Tropical Paradise more books like this

by Mark Jaffe

An environmental reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer offers a gripping, true environmental detective story that explores one of the greatest ecological disasters in history--the extinction of birds on the island of Guam. 8 pages of photos.

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Rogers: Destiny's Landfall Pa

Rogers: Destiny's Landfall Pa more books like this

by Robert F Rogers

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Guam: Past and Present

by Charles Beardsley

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The Recapture of Guam more books like this

by O R Lodge

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Robinson Crusoe USN: The Adventures of George Tweed, Rm1, on Japanese-Held Guam more books like this

by Blake Clark, D. Turner Givens, George R. Tweed

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And No Birds Sing: A True Ecological Thriller Set in a Tropical Paradise

And No Birds Sing: A True Ecological Thriller Set in a Tropical Paradise more books like this

by Mark Jaffe

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A Complete History of Guam more books like this

by Paul Carano, Pedro C Sanchez

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The Long and the Short and the Tall: The Story of a Marine Combat Unit in the Pacific more books like this

by Alvin M Josephy, Jr.

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Songs Papas Island CL more books like this

by Barbara Kerley, Katherine Tillotson (Illustrator)

A mother tells her daughter a series of stories about life on Guam before the daughter was born and when she was a baby.

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Liberation : Marines in the recapture of Guam more books like this

by Cyril J. O'Brien, United States. Marine Corps. History and Museums Division

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Puerto Rico: And Other Outlying Areas more books like this

by Michael Burgan

The 52-volume World Almanac Library of the States is the most up-to-date state set available, and it's the one "School Library Journal calls "more complete" than its competitors. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state, every book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, ...

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Guam more books like this

by William Lutz, Chelsea House Publishers

Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of Guam, with an emphasis on current economics, politics, and industry.

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The last banzai more books like this

by Jack Kerins

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State Rprts - Us Terr. & Poss.(Oop) more books like this

by Thomas G Aylesworth, Virginia L Aylesworth, John F Grabowski

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of American Samoa, Guam, North Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Historical Dictionary of Guam and Micronesia more books like this

by William L Wuerch, Dirk Anthony Ballendorf

Provides basic reference material on Micronesia, a region encompassing a vast area of the tropical western Pacific Ocean. Includes the Mariana, Caroline, Marshall, and Gilbert islands and the island nation of Nauru.

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Bisita Guam: A Special Place in the Sun more books like this

by Ben Blaz

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