There is a group of Americans with deep roots in Mexico, Spain, the United States and medieval Europe reaching back a thousand years and including cultures from throughout the world. These "Chicanos," or Mexican American Indo-Hispanic mestizos, are a mix of native peoples and the Conquistadors. Michael Mares traces his family lineage from the mid-twentieth century barrio of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico to the ancient lands of pre-Spain. His ancestors were the conquerors and the conque...

What underlying philosophy and mission should museums pursue in the first half of the twenty-first century? In Museum Philosophy, twenty-four authors use the lenses of a variety of disciplines to answer this essential question. Museum professionals offer their answers alongside philosophers, historians, political scientists, educators, sociologists, and others in a wide-ranging exploration of institutions from art museums to zoos.Hugh Genoway's book offers philosophical an...

« On imagine souvent son enfance dans un bonheur duveteux, une ataraxie ancienne, une sorte de perfection inaccessible. En ce qui me concernait, mon enfance me faisait penser à un tableau de Hopper, Soir bleu, dans lequel on voit un clown, cigarette à la bouche, en train de compter ses billets après le spectacle. »Chroniques d'une enfance rythmée entre la Sardaigne, lumineuse, et le quotidien gris du nord de la France, Nos souvenirs flottent dans une mare poisseuse

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments—often for the better. Anne was saved by the Queen herself many years before on planet Earth. Now, she is struggling with focus and coming into adulthood while her mom struggles with her own future. When Anne’s mother makes an ultimatum, the Empress steps in, and Anne’s life is saved by her young friend with four paws. Now, Anne must grow up with her partner Jinx and fast. Her new friends are going to...

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments. Often for the better. Starting a business before you graduate school isn’t exactly normal. Luckily, Anne has the support of Jinx, her friends—and a new mentor in the shape of Frank Kurns. The first steps into adulthood are never easy, especially when you have the responsibility that comes with being powerful to live up to. Anne realizes she has to step up her fighting game to be in the public eye. T...

"I am not the Black Piper . . . but I do know the Piper."If you listen closely," she said, "you will hear stories that will transport you into the heart of adventure, force you directly into the path of danger, and if you are lucky . . . or perhaps unlucky"—she looked at the unmoving dragon behind her and inhaled, only barely losing her grip on her smile—"transform you." Her attention turned back to the crowd, and her eyes grew mysterious. "In essence, dear people...

Completely updated and revised, Cruise Ship Tourism, 2nd Edition covers the economic, social and environmental impacts of cruising, combining the latest knowledge and research to provide a comprehensive account of the subject. Despite the industry growing rapidly, there is a substantial gap in the related literature, and this book addresses the key issues for researchers, students and industry professionals. This second edition: - Reviews the fundamental principles of the industry, the cru...

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments—often for the better. Jinx is finding that it's harder than she expected to protect her friend's back. Anne has some ideas about that, but with bigoted teachers and potential dog-nappers, having the Empress tell them they've lost their damage deposit is the least of their worries. Anne and Jinx acquire new friends and colleagues in their effort to support the Empress. Together, the young woman and he...

"A masterpiece of Shakespearean horror. A first of its kind.""It's Shakespeare meets Freddie Krueger. Serial killers, fairies and the apocalypse, the bogey man just got a hit of steroids.""An instant cult classic."Faeries return to San Francisco, and they don't believe in happily ever after's.Sarah Montgomery wasn't planning on saving her relationship, let alone an entire city, but when she learns of her father's transformation, she is swept into a world of ...

WHERE THE LIVING IS HARD AND THE KILLING IS EASY...It's in the lawless Indian Territory that Daniel Strange meets his demise. Riding his chestnut mare to Texas to buy himself some cattle, the best gunsmith in St. Joseph, Missouri, gets waylaid by a pack of murdering outlaws. His lifeless body is left dangling at the end of a rope -- robbing his family of a loving husband and father....DEATH CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWNNow, a mysterious gunslinger is on the vengeance tra...

Non plus ultra – bis hier hin und nicht weiter!Als 2048 in der Forschungsstation Serenity Base auf dem Mond unter nicht geklärten Umständen elf Menschen sterben und sechs weitere spurlos verschwinden, erhalten ungewöhnliche Ermittler auf der Erde den Auftrag den Mord aufzuklären.Der geheimnisvolle Fall wirft viele Fragen auf: Die Identität des Auftraggebers ist unbekannt, auf dem Mond wurde wie auf der Erde eine Super-KI zerstört und es existiert ein Überlebender, der ein Ge...

The first section of the book includes information about how tourism-related infrastructure and activities promote biological invasions, including key pathways for non-native invasive species introductions. This section provides case studies of different organisms that are known to be introduced and/or promoted by tourism in different ecosystems or regions. The second section elaborates on known and potential impacts of invasive species on tourism and recreation, including how they may aff...