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Mojave
An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present status of the Mojave Indians.
Gabrielino
An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present status of the Gabrielino Indians, a tribe whose homelands centered in present day Southern California and included several offshore islands.
Yurok
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Yurok history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Yurok homes, clothing, and crafts such as basketry. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Yurok leader Lucy Thompson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Yurok culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Yurok homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Yurok.
Yokut
An introduction to the history, social structure, customs, and present life of the Yokut Indians, a tribe in California.
Caddo
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Caddo history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Caddo clothing, as well as crafts such as pottery. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Caddo leader White Bread. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, land rights, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Caddo culture and still-celebrated traditions are introduced. Caddo homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States, and a step-by-step illustration shows readers how the Caddo built their homes. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Caddo.
Cahuilla
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Cahuilla history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Cahuilla homes, clothing, and crafts such as pottery and baskets. A traditional myth is included, as are descriptions of famous Cahuilla leaders Chief Cabezon and Juan Antonio and American poet and novelist Helen Hunt Jackson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Cahuilla culture and still-celebrated traditions including fiestas are introduced. Cahuilla homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Cahuilla.
The Miwok
An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present life of the Miwok Indians, a tribe in California.
The Expressive Powers of Law
When asked why people obey the law, legal scholars usually give two answers. Law deters illicit activities by specifying sanctions, and it possesses legitimate authority in the eyes of society. Richard McAdams shifts the prism on this familiar question to offer another compelling explanation of how the law creates compliance: through its expressive power to coordinate our behavior and inform our beliefs. “McAdams’s account is useful, powerful, and—a rarity in legal theory—concrete...McAdams’s treatment reveals important insights into how rational agents reason and interact both with one another and with the law. The Expressive Powers of Law is a valuable contribution to our underst...
Kumeyaay
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Kumeyaay history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Kumeyaay homes, clothing, and crafts such as baskets and pottery. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Kumeyaay leader Jane Dumas. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Kumeyaay culture and still-celebrated traditions such as bird songs are described. Kumeyaay homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Kumeyaay.
Apache History and Culture
The story of the Apaches is a fascinating tale of courage, tradition, and adaptation. Readers discover the rich history of these people including journeys through harsh climates, battles for land, and modern economic difficulties, between areas such as the Great Plains and the deserts of the Southwest. What emerges is a portrait of a resilient people, and readers learn how the Apaches have been able to adapt to the many changes they have experienced throughout their history while still holding on to the traditions that define them. Historical artwork and captivating photographs are accompanied by facts and firsthand accounts about Apache life in both the past and the present.
