The current obesity epidemic has been referred to as a national security issue on a global scale! Why, in our current 'age of enlightenment' and availability of options are so many people dangerously overweight and at the same time choosing not to do anything about it? Why is obesity on the increase and what can be done about it? Multi-billion-pound industries have been built upon keeping people confused about diet, exercise and health. Weekly and monthly magazines, all claiming to have th...

American Indian Nations takes stock of Indian history, policy, and culture over the past 30 years. A distinctive contribution to the understanding and interpretation of current Indian affairs, policies, and community development, this dynamic commentary of contemporary issues brings together a Who's Who of tribal leaders, scholars, and activists. No other collection offers such a thought-provoking and utterly current series of essays on the problems and achievements of modern Nati...

This compelling collection of essays explores the Qhapaq nan (or Great Inca Road), an extensive network of trails reaching modern-day Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. These roads and the accompanying agricultural terraces and structures that have survived for more than six centuries are a testament to the advanced engineering and construction skills of the Inca people. The Qhapaq nan also spurred an important process of ecological and community inte...