Rediscovering lost words and memories, a collection of heartfelt poems and reflections emerges from the past. Each piece captures unique life experiences, offering insights and emotions that resonate with readers of all ages, inviting them to reflect on their own journeys.In A Dusty Cardboard Box, the author shares a personal narrative of rediscovery, revealing how a seemingly mundane cardboard box became a vessel of lost creativity. Initially filled with ...

The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa is a meticulous ethnographic account of one of the central ceremonial and healing institutions of Ojibwa religious life. Hoffman describes initiation rites, sacred narratives, songs, medicinal practices, ritual objects, and the symbolic language of birch-bark records with a documentary precision characteristic of late nineteenth-century anthropology. Its style is empirical and classificatory, yet it preserves invaluable details of or...

Before describing the customs, folk-medicine, and folk-lore of the Pennsylvania Germans, it will be necessary to present a brief sketch of the people to which they relate, and to explain the origin of the dialect generally, though erroneously, denominated "Pennsylvania Dutch." Swedish settlers appeared at Tinicum Island, on the Delaware River, about the year 1638, where they held possession until 1655, when they were displaced by the Dutch, who in turn (in 1664) were compelled to give way ...

In "The Mide'wiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa," Walter James Hoffman delves into the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Ojibwa people, with a particular focus on the Mide'wiwin society, often referred to as the Grand Medicine Society. Through a combination of ethnographic research and personal narratives, Hoffman provides a meticulous account of the rituals, ceremonies, and beliefs that define this healing group within Ojibwa culture. His literary style is both de...

In "The Mide'wiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa," Walter James Hoffman meticulously explores the intricate sociocultural and spiritual framework of the Ojibwa people through the lens of their esteemed Grand Medicine Society. Drawing upon a wealth of ethnographic research, Hoffman employs a descriptive and analytical literary style that captures the nuances of Ojibwa rituals, beliefs, and practices. This seminal work, situated within the broader context of Native American studi...

"The Mide'wiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa" by Walter James Hoffman explores the rich spiritual and medicinal traditions of the Ojibwa people. This work delves into the intricate rituals, beliefs, and practices associated with the Mide'wiwin, a society dedicated to healing and the preservation of knowledge. Hoffman meticulously documents the ceremonies, the roles of the medicine men and women, and the significance of various plants and natural elements in Ojibwa healing prac...

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip or weekend away with Day Trips® from Raleigh-Durham. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for kids, outdoor adventurers, and history lovers to do—all within a two- to four-hour drive of the Triangle area. Day Trips® from Raleigh-Durham helps locals and vacationers make the most of a brief getaway.

Getaway Ideas for the Local TravelerRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the area has to offer, each Day Trips® guide offers hundreds of activities to do, sights to see, and secrets to discover within a two- to three-hour drive and a route map for each itinerary. Complete with full trip-planning information ...

Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family North Carolina leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children’s museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more.The whole family will enjoy…Riding the rails and taking in the sights aboard a steam locomotive on the Great Smoky Mountain Railway...

This book appears at a time when the crisis rhetoric about schools, teaching, and learning to read is extremely high. There is a rising call within the profession for a balanced perspective on reading. Balancing Principles for Teaching Elementary Reading aspires to help set the agenda for improving the quality of literacy instruction in the United States--by recentering the debate from "What's better, 'whole language' or 'phonics'?" to "What can we do in reading instruction to pre...

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Charlotte. Packed with full, trip-planning information for hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover—all within a two-hour drive of the Charlotte metro area—Day Trips from Charlotte helps make the most of a brief getaway.

Tired of the same old tourist traps?Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Connecticut Off the Beaten Path shows you the Nutmeg State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed.Tour the historic sites of the Thames River Heritage Park by water taxi in New London and Groton.Savor an authentic farm-to-table meal from Lost Acres Orchards in Granby.Experience hands-on ...