"The Squirrel Hunters of Ohio; or, Glimpses of Pioneer Life" by N. E. Jones offers a vivid portrayal of early American life through the lens of hunting and community. The narrative captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by pioneers in Ohio, emphasizing their connection to nature and the importance of hunting in their daily lives. Through engaging anecdotes and rich descriptions, Jones brings to life the camaraderie among hunters and the skills they developed, painting a ...

Afrocentric Books presents the second installment in the Afromyth Fantasy Series. This anthology features fourteen stories whose fantasy themes run the gamut from romance to horror. In the American antebellum South, an African god searches for his voice. In the far-flung future, a caravan of ships makes harbor in a Saharan sea. With the help of ancestral magic, a young boy learns what it takes to be a warrior, while a young girl learns to be a goddess. Afromyth volume 2 is an eclectic coll...

In the opulent halls of Southern aristocracy, a forbidden love blossoms between the beautiful and headstrong Evelyn Cameron and the enigmatic and brooding Lord Ravensworth. Their passion is as intense as it is illicit, but their secret affair is threatened by the machinations of a jealous rival and the unforgiving judgment of society. As Evelyn and Ravensworth navigate a treacherous path filled with betrayal, heartbreak, and the bitterest of sacrifices, they must confront the true nature o...

This volume asks how the current Information Technology Revolution influences archaeological interpretations of techno-social change. Does cyber-archaeology provide a way to breathe new life into grand narratives of technological revolution and culture change, or does it further challenge these high-level theoretical explanations? Do digital recording methods have the potential to create large, regional-scale databases to ease investigation of high-level theoretical issues, or have they si...

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize student success, leadership, partnerships, curriculum design, collaborative planning and teaching, literacy, 21st century skills, emerging technologies, and so much more, this compendium br...

The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States.The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural histo...

This volume is an outcome of the 12th international conference of the international bryozoology association in Dublin. It consists of 85 oral and 16 poster presentations which cover all aspects of bryozoological research.

This book brings together exciting accounts of life history strategies of a range of species, as well as background information on general butterfly behaviour, taxonomy and evolutionary aspects. Each chapter is written by one of Australia’s professional lepidopterists and provides a comprehensive literature review as a reference for further research for professional, amateur and student alike. Illustrated with figures, tables and colour plates, this book provides a rich source of informati...

This book critically analyzes the portrayals of Black women in current reality television. Audiences are presented with a multitude of images of Black women fighting, arguing, and cursing at one another in this manufactured world of reality television. This perpetuation of negative, insidious racial and gender stereotypes influences how the U.S. views Black women. This stereotyping disrupts the process in which people are able to appreciate cultural and gender difference. Instead of celebr...

Afrocentric Books presents twelve tales that will transport you from Regency England to Post-Apocalyptic Africa. From the lofty branches of a mythical tree to the depths of the underworld, Afromyth explores fantastical worlds through the eyes of characters of indigenous African descent. Meet men who transform into lions and women who transform into birds. Sea creatures, witches, falling stars, fallen gods, and a leprechaun in Alabama. Each story promises an Afrocentric theme, but ...

Over the long nineteenth century, African-descended peoples used the uncertainties and possibilities of emancipation to stake claims to freedom, equality, and citizenship. In the process, people of color transformed the contours of communities, nations, and the Atlantic World. Although emancipation was an Atlantic event, it has been studied most often in geographically isolated ways. The justification for such local investigations rests in the notion that imperial and national contexts are...

Help women break their silence, share their stories, and reclaim their legacy*!*Resilient. Ambitious. Tenacious. Courageous. Amazing. Selfless. Passionate. Brilliant. Caring. Radiant. Loyal. Focused. Determined. Generous. Assertive. Strong-willed. Compassionate. Helpful. Inspiring. Insightful. Valuable. Genuine. Strong.These are a few words, which describe the incredible women who have experienced horror, looked terror in the eyes and are ready to ...