In his sensitive portrayal of the Raramuri (or Tarahumara) Indians, Merrill examines the ways in which a society, lacking formal educational institutions, produces and transmits its basic knowledge about the world.

In "Captain W.F. Drannan 'Äì Chief of Scouts," author William F. Drannan chronicles his dynamic experiences as a scout during the tumultuous years of the American West. This autobiographical narrative intricately weaves personal anecdotes with vivid descriptions of the lands, people, and conflicts that defined an era. Drannan's literary style strikes a balance between evocative storytelling and factual recounting, embodying the rugged spirit of frontier life while providing a reflective ex...

Controversies in Media Ethics offers students, instructors and professionals multiple perspectives on media ethics issues presenting vast "gray areas" and few, if any, easy answers. This third edition includes a wide range of subjects, and demonstrates a willingness to tackle the problems raised by new technologies, new media, new politics and new economics.The core of the text is formed by 14 chapters, each of which deals with a particular problem or likelihood of ethical...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! OK—scratch that. It's time for another obligatory family gathering. And nothing spices up the egg nog like bringing your partner home. Surely your belligerent brother-in law, your gimlet-eyed granny and your drunken uncle will keep it classy. With forced proximity and alcoholic beverages, what could possibly go wrong?Stories and AuthorsDecked Out by Eva MooreA Perfect Fit by Adrienne Bell

In "Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814," William Grattan masterfully chronicles the experiences of soldiers from this distinguished Irish regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. His narrative blends vivid personal accounts with a keen historical analysis, providing insights into the complexities of military life and the socio-political landscape of early 19th-century Europe. Grattan's prose captures the grit and valor of the Rangers amidst the chaos of battle, while also reveali...

A "wonderful" new collection of seasonal recipes from America's best home cooks, compiled by the team behind the James Beard Award–winning website ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).The Food52 Cookbook was named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by NPR and the Washington Post. Now the pioneers of the online community cookbook return with a second helping of delicious, seasonal recipes from the country's most inventive home cooks.

The increasing global prevalence of obesity and nutrition-based non-communicable disease has many causes, including food availability; social norms as evidenced in local foodways; genetic predisposition; economic circumstance; cultural variation in norms surrounding body composition; and policies affecting production, distribution, and consumption of food locally and globally. The Applied Anthropology of Obesity:Prevention, Intervention, and Identity advances understanding of the many cult...

The ultimate, all-in-one resource on what the Old Testament says about JesusAs Jesus walked the Emmaeus road, he showed his companions how the whole of Scripture foretold his coming. Yet so often today we’re not quite sure how to talk about Jesus in the Old Testament. How do you know what applies to Jesus? And how do you interpret some of the strange prophetic language?Get answers and clarity in this authoritative and reliable guide to messianic prophecy fr...

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Have you ever wanted to write, publish, and sell a book but you don't know where to start? Or maybe you're already an author and want to sell more copies and make a more reliable stream of royalties?Writer's Success Secrets was written by 21 successful authors who have gone from blank page to bestsellers. They will show you through their journey how to make an amazing career out of your writing.Whether you're a fiction or non-fiction writer, you can make a sustainable livin...

In "Life in a Railway Factory," Alfred Williams offers a vivid portrayal of the lives of factory workers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by industrial transformation in Britain. Williams employs a rich, descriptive prose style, immersing readers in the daily rhythms and relentless labor that characterized the railway industry. The book serves as a poignant social document, detailing the grind of mechanized work, the camaraderie among laborers, and the socio-e...

This book is the first anthology to explore the connection between race and the suburbs in American cinema from the end of World War II to the present. It builds upon the explosion of interest in the suburbs in film, television, and fiction in the last fifteen years, concentrating exclusively on the relationship of race to the built environment. Suburb films began as a cycle in response to both America's changing urban geography and the re-segregation of its domestic spaces in the postwar ...