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

Ein Mann fährt zurück in seine Vergangenheit. Etwas ist geschehen, was genau es ist, muss unscharf bleiben, deshalb reist er in den Süden, nach Elba, will in die Villa Mare, in der er damals, vor vierzig Jahren, glaubte, erwachsen geworden zu sein. Aber es gibt die Vergangenheit nicht ohne die Gegenwart und die Jahre, die dazwischen waren.

Tome 2 d'une duologie appartenant à la grande saga du Nouvel Ordre JediAn 25Des non-humains, les Yuuzhan Vong, ont attaqué les mondes de la Bordure Extérieure. Ils sont implacables et leur tactique changeante stupéfie les généraux de la République et même les Jedi, qui ne savent que faire de la Force et oublient leur solidarité. Mais Luke veille au grain... et Jacen Solo, Chevalier Jedi, au cours d'une reconnaissance sur une planète occupée, trouve un secret propre à faire p...

Tome 1 d'une duologie appartenant à la grande saga du Nouvel Ordre JediAn 25La vague emplit l'horizon... Elle est là... Là-haut...La Nouvelle République est en péril. Partout la défiance grandit. Même chez les Jedi, il y a de la rébellion dans l'air. Et les envahisseurs frappent sans préavis. Luke doit mobiliser tous ses pouvoirs pour affronter la menace la plus grave... Leia conduit la retraite des malheureux réfugiés... Mara Jade Skywalker et les Apprentis Jedi Jace...

Non solo nelle guide turistiche d’Italia, ma anche nella ricerca storica l’attenzione riservata a Pisa va solitamente ben poco oltre la Torre pendente e quanto immediatamente la circonda. Un atteggiamento che in realtà “pende” quanto il famoso campanile: Pisa giocò in Italia un ruolo di primaria importanza ben prima di Firenze, e fra le repubbliche marinare italiane fu al livello di Venezia. Nel periodo del suo massimo splendore, durante il Medioevo di mezzo, Pisa – dal Levante alla Romani...

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...

"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...

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...

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...