Author: Celtic Society of Montreal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celtic languages
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Transactions of the Celtic Society of Montreal
Author: Celtic Society of Montreal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celtic languages
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celtic languages
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The Runaway Piggy
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781448775767
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9781448775767
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Hawai'i
Author: Sumner La Croix
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022659212X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Relative to the other habited places on our planet, Hawai‘i has a very short history. The Hawaiian archipelago was the last major land area on the planet to be settled, with Polynesians making the long voyage just under a millennium ago. Our understanding of the social, political, and economic changes that have unfolded since has been limited until recently by how little we knew about the first five centuries of settlement. Building on new archaeological and historical research, Sumner La Croix assembles here the economic history of Hawai‘i from the first Polynesian settlements in 1200 through US colonization, the formation of statehood, and to the present day. He shows how the political and economic institutions that emerged and evolved in Hawai‘i during its three centuries of global isolation allowed an economically and culturally rich society to emerge, flourish, and ultimately survive annexation and colonization by the United States. The story of a small, open economy struggling to adapt its institutions to changes in the global economy, Hawai‘i offers broadly instructive conclusions about economic evolution and development, political institutions, and native Hawaiian rights.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022659212X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Relative to the other habited places on our planet, Hawai‘i has a very short history. The Hawaiian archipelago was the last major land area on the planet to be settled, with Polynesians making the long voyage just under a millennium ago. Our understanding of the social, political, and economic changes that have unfolded since has been limited until recently by how little we knew about the first five centuries of settlement. Building on new archaeological and historical research, Sumner La Croix assembles here the economic history of Hawai‘i from the first Polynesian settlements in 1200 through US colonization, the formation of statehood, and to the present day. He shows how the political and economic institutions that emerged and evolved in Hawai‘i during its three centuries of global isolation allowed an economically and culturally rich society to emerge, flourish, and ultimately survive annexation and colonization by the United States. The story of a small, open economy struggling to adapt its institutions to changes in the global economy, Hawai‘i offers broadly instructive conclusions about economic evolution and development, political institutions, and native Hawaiian rights.
The Entablo Manuscript
Author: Sarah Bennison
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477325441
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
A unique study of an Andean community’s water rituals and the extraordinary document describing how they should be performed In the dry season in the Andes, water from springs, lakes, reservoirs, and melting glaciers feeds irrigation canals that have sustained communities for thousands of years. Managing and maintaining these water infrastructures is essential, and in 1921, in the village of San Pedro de Casta, Peru, local authorities recorded their ritual canal-cleaning duties in a Spanish-language document called the Entablo. It is only the second book (along with the Huarochirí Manuscript) ever seen by scholars in which an Andean community explains its customs and ritual laws in its own words. Sarah Bennison offers a critical introduction to the Entablo, a Spanish transcription of the document, and an English translation. Among its other revelations, the Entablo delves into the use of khipu boards, devices that meld the traditional knotted strings known as khipus with a written alphabet. Only in the Entablo do we learn that there were multiple khipu boards associated with a single canal-cleaning ritual, or that there were separate khipu records for men and women. The Entablo manuscript furnishes unparalleled insights into Andean rituals, religion, and community history at a historical moment when rural highland communities were changing rapidly.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477325441
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
A unique study of an Andean community’s water rituals and the extraordinary document describing how they should be performed In the dry season in the Andes, water from springs, lakes, reservoirs, and melting glaciers feeds irrigation canals that have sustained communities for thousands of years. Managing and maintaining these water infrastructures is essential, and in 1921, in the village of San Pedro de Casta, Peru, local authorities recorded their ritual canal-cleaning duties in a Spanish-language document called the Entablo. It is only the second book (along with the Huarochirí Manuscript) ever seen by scholars in which an Andean community explains its customs and ritual laws in its own words. Sarah Bennison offers a critical introduction to the Entablo, a Spanish transcription of the document, and an English translation. Among its other revelations, the Entablo delves into the use of khipu boards, devices that meld the traditional knotted strings known as khipus with a written alphabet. Only in the Entablo do we learn that there were multiple khipu boards associated with a single canal-cleaning ritual, or that there were separate khipu records for men and women. The Entablo manuscript furnishes unparalleled insights into Andean rituals, religion, and community history at a historical moment when rural highland communities were changing rapidly.
Luna
Author: P S Morningstar
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982238798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
LUNA is a very young non-classified resident of Gliese 581 d, in the Andromeda Galaxy. She knows through the Outpost history that her family as well as other volunteers left Earth on this spectacular voyage. The settling of this small Outpost, over the last century, has grown and prospered. Yet, all the answers that Luna seeks, are consistently found in the Data Archives Center. The most important of which is “the Mission Statement.” This document conveys everything relevant to their past, present, and future existence. LUNA shares sixteen of her adventures with us, how she overcomes adversity, and invites others to join her. We are all pulled into this incredible experience as she willingly questions and addresses the colony, in addition to the reader. The designing Commission, before her, shared the stars and a new universe for others to follow. LUNA has the wisdom and ingenuousness to understand where she is. She will grow, share and go further with each adventure focused on the Mission Statement as her guiding light.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982238798
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
LUNA is a very young non-classified resident of Gliese 581 d, in the Andromeda Galaxy. She knows through the Outpost history that her family as well as other volunteers left Earth on this spectacular voyage. The settling of this small Outpost, over the last century, has grown and prospered. Yet, all the answers that Luna seeks, are consistently found in the Data Archives Center. The most important of which is “the Mission Statement.” This document conveys everything relevant to their past, present, and future existence. LUNA shares sixteen of her adventures with us, how she overcomes adversity, and invites others to join her. We are all pulled into this incredible experience as she willingly questions and addresses the colony, in addition to the reader. The designing Commission, before her, shared the stars and a new universe for others to follow. LUNA has the wisdom and ingenuousness to understand where she is. She will grow, share and go further with each adventure focused on the Mission Statement as her guiding light.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
The Luna Papers
Author: Herbert Ingram Priestley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall's Life, Leadership, and Legacy
Author: Kekla Magoon
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063089432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A brilliant picture book biography about Thurgood Marshall, who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement and served as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, from Coretta Scott King Honor winners Kekla Magoon and Laura Freeman. Growing up in Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall could see that things weren’t fair. The laws said that Black and white people couldn’t use the same schools, parks, or water fountains. When Thurgood had to read the Constitution as punishment for a prank at school, his eyes were opened. It was clear to him that Jim Crow laws were wrong, and he was willing to do whatever it took to change them. His determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally led him to law school and then the NAACP, where he argued cases like Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court. But to become a Justice on the highest court in the land, Thurgood had to make space for himself every step of the way. Readers will be inspired by Kekla Magoon’s concise text and Laura Freeman’s luminous illustrations, which bring Thurgood Marshall’s incredible legacy and achievements to life. * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist * A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Selection * Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List * Indiana Authors Award Shortlist *
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063089432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A brilliant picture book biography about Thurgood Marshall, who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement and served as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, from Coretta Scott King Honor winners Kekla Magoon and Laura Freeman. Growing up in Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall could see that things weren’t fair. The laws said that Black and white people couldn’t use the same schools, parks, or water fountains. When Thurgood had to read the Constitution as punishment for a prank at school, his eyes were opened. It was clear to him that Jim Crow laws were wrong, and he was willing to do whatever it took to change them. His determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally led him to law school and then the NAACP, where he argued cases like Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court. But to become a Justice on the highest court in the land, Thurgood had to make space for himself every step of the way. Readers will be inspired by Kekla Magoon’s concise text and Laura Freeman’s luminous illustrations, which bring Thurgood Marshall’s incredible legacy and achievements to life. * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist * A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Selection * Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List * Indiana Authors Award Shortlist *
Luna's Secret
Author: Misha K
Publisher: Padnovel
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"Will you marry me?” He scoffed. “Violet, I can’t marry you. My family and my pack won’t accept you, but—” he pinched my chin and lifted my face. “But you will stay in this lodge forever. And that’s an order.” “As your mistress?” I asked. “You may think whatever you like.” “But you won’t mark me. You will mark Emily.” “I have to mark her,” he said, as if this was undisputable. “She is the daughter of the Alpha of Red Claw pack and my fiancée.” “You can’t accept me because I am a rogue?” After a perfect night with Violet, Dane rejects her, to marry Emily who is known to him from childhood and is the perfect choice. Feeling insulted and dejected, Violet runs away. However, Dane can't stop thinking about Violet and crazily hunts for her. At his pre-wedding party, he sees Violet with someone else. Jealousy rips his heart and this time he won't let her go, even if that means he has to break the rules. Violet resists him, because she has something precious to hide. What happens when Dane sees a pup who is his carbon copy? And he calls Violet, ‘Mom’. Will Violet accept his rejection finally? Or will she come back to him for a second chance? Will Dane be able to seduce her back in his own, dark and twisted way? Or will he be forced to go back to Emily? Let the chase begin! (Book 2 Of the Series is available to read here. The Series contains 2 books.)
Publisher: Padnovel
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"Will you marry me?” He scoffed. “Violet, I can’t marry you. My family and my pack won’t accept you, but—” he pinched my chin and lifted my face. “But you will stay in this lodge forever. And that’s an order.” “As your mistress?” I asked. “You may think whatever you like.” “But you won’t mark me. You will mark Emily.” “I have to mark her,” he said, as if this was undisputable. “She is the daughter of the Alpha of Red Claw pack and my fiancée.” “You can’t accept me because I am a rogue?” After a perfect night with Violet, Dane rejects her, to marry Emily who is known to him from childhood and is the perfect choice. Feeling insulted and dejected, Violet runs away. However, Dane can't stop thinking about Violet and crazily hunts for her. At his pre-wedding party, he sees Violet with someone else. Jealousy rips his heart and this time he won't let her go, even if that means he has to break the rules. Violet resists him, because she has something precious to hide. What happens when Dane sees a pup who is his carbon copy? And he calls Violet, ‘Mom’. Will Violet accept his rejection finally? Or will she come back to him for a second chance? Will Dane be able to seduce her back in his own, dark and twisted way? Or will he be forced to go back to Emily? Let the chase begin! (Book 2 Of the Series is available to read here. The Series contains 2 books.)
Armando and the Blue Tarp School
Author: Edith Hope Fine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141656
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620141656
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.