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"Fans of romance will enjoy this book, whose well-crafted plot involves a mysterious disappearance, corporate intrigue, and family drama." Kristina B., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing Now that Grandma Edna has left all to Rosalie and Chance, the sharks are coming for their grub. But how far will they go to get what they want, and how far have they already gone? Rosalie and Chance are about to find out. The Sterlings Series: Secrets & Chance (Book 1) Revelations (Book 2) Forever and Ever (Book 3) The Secret Keeper (Book 4) thriller, mystery, romantic suspense, trilogy
First published in 1942, Sun Chief is the autobiography of Hopi Chief Don C. Talayesva and offers a unique insider view on Hopi society. In a new Foreword, Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert situates the book within contemporary Hopi studies, exploring how scholars have used the book since its publication more than seventy years ago.
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This book will be of value to anthropologists, educational policymakers, Native American studies instructors, and teachers of multicultural and comparative education."--Jacket.
Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and Chatinos: Ancient Peoples of Southern Mexico examines the origins, history, and interrelationships of the civilizations that arose and flourished in Oaxaca. Provides an up-to-date summary of the current state of research findings and archaeological evidence Uses contemporary social theory to address many key problems relating to archaeology of the Americas, including the dynamics of social life and the rise and fall of civilizations Adds clarity to ongoing debates over cultural change and interregional interactions in ancient Mesoamerican societies Supplemented with compelling illustrations, photographs, and line drawings of various archaeological sites and artifacts
Matthiasson offers both a vivid picture of Inuit society as it was and an illuminating look at the nature and the extent of the enormous changes of the past thirty years.
"Zoltán Peterecz presents in this monograph the personality and work of Jeremiah Smith, Jr. (1870-1935), the League of Nations Commissioner-General for the 1924 loan to Hungary. He deals also in extenso with the economic and political problems associated with the financial reconstruction of Hungary - both on the domestic and international scene."--Publisher's description
The Oxford Handbook of the Aztecs, the first of its kind, provides a current overview of recent research on the Aztec empire, the best documented prehispanic society in the Americas. Chapters span from the establishment of Aztec city-states to the encounter with the Spanish empire and the Colonial period that shaped the modern world. Articles in the Handbook take up new research trends and methodologies and current debates. The Handbook articles are divided into seven parts. Part I, Archaeology of the Aztecs, introduces the Aztecs, as well as Aztec studies today, including the recent practice of archaeology, ethnohistory, museum studies, and conservation. The articles in Part II, Historical ...
Aidans quest for his true identity and the Darcanians best kept secrets will alter everything in the ancient families Not so long ago, Aidan lived happily within Darca Castle, the impressive rock fortress of the Darcanians. Then he had to leave and endured more than anyone could imagine. Was it fate that he survived three attempts on his life or was he destined to save an entire civilization? Now, he has made a terrifying decision. But at what cost?
Mighty, Mighty is a modern day fable set in a crumbling metropolis riddled with urban poverty and violence. Dirty apartments, tattoo parlors, food kitchens – these are the markers of home for the struggling young adults around Chicago. Stefy is an artist at Ghost Town, the local tattoo shop, trying to provide for her younger sister Amanda and their ailing grandfather. Amanda is hoping for something better, seeking to escape a past riddled with addiction and an abusive relationship with Georgie. When he confronts her one drunken night at a dive bar, the situation turns violent: Amanda barely escapes with her life but Georgie lies dead on the bathroom floor. This one mistake puts the two sisters in the crosshairs of Georgie’s father, a twisted, corrupt ex-cop now out for revenge over the murder of his son. His quest for vengeance will make the neighborhoods of Chicago tremble, leaving no one untouched. Mighty, Mighty is a harsh and realistic look at the struggle of two families desperately trying to get out from under the heavy boot of violence and poverty. Like the works of Richard Price and Dennis Lehane, the novel is a startling and accurate portrait of contemporary urban life