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By Le Roy Appleton. 1971
The most original and most powerful design art produced in the Western Hemisphere is also its most indigenous: that of…
the Indian, in innumerable cultures existing from prehistory to the arrival of the white man, reaching from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. It owes, of course, nothing to Europe or the classical Orient. It is tremendous in variety, differing region by region, era by era, often tribe by tribe. It is always vigorously distinctive. This book, 20 years in preparation, shows us that art in all its profuse diversity and in the almost numberless crafts for which the American Indian is famous. Well over 700 examples, drawn with painstaking care, are shown: representations of flora and fauna, men and gods, earth and sky; symbols of clan and tribe, religion and magic; formal designs from the primal to the highly intricate. They appear in examples of basketry, weaving, pottery, sculpture, painting, lapidary work, masks, drumheads, weapons, apparel, beadwork, goldwork, blankets, ponchos, and many other forms. The arts and crafts of Inca, Tiahuanaco, Chimú, Maya, Axtec, Zapotec, Totonac, Mixtec, Navaho, Zuni, Hopi, Apache, Cherokee, Creek, Winnebago, Dakota, Blackfoot, Nez Percé, Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, Cochiti, Haida, Bellacoola, and others known and unknown are here. Each section is preceded by a page of typical motifs of an area, making it easy to isolate the design elements. In addition, the lore and tradition behind the designs are told in a text reproducing the Indians' own stories and songs. Separate indices simplify locating the work of particular tribes and regions. Craftspeople will find in this book a prolific source of timeless, eternally valid design ideas representing years of research in museums all over the hemisphere; for the graphic artist there is a wealth of material than can be adapted directly to his needs. All those interested in the Americans who preceded us on these continents will find this work unique.By Bob Blaisdell. 2000
Remarkable for their eloquence and depth of feeling, these 82 speeches encompass 5 centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous peoples.…
Speakers include Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Seattle, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and many lesser-known leaders, whose compelling words are graced by forceful metaphors and vivid imagery.By Dana Filek-Gibson. 2017
Your World Your Way! See why the fast-paced, neon-lit Ho Chi Minh City embodies the future of Vietnam with Moon…
Ho Chi Minh City!What You'll Find in Moon Ho Chi Minh City:Expert, local author Dana Filek-Gibson shares everything she's learned about her bustling adopted hometownFull-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed directions and maps for exploring on your own, including information on the Cu Chi Tunnels, Tay Ninh, Vung Tau, and the Con Dao IslandsItineraries for every trip and budget, including A Long Weekend in Ho Chi Minh City, and Travel to Angkor Wat,Strategic advice on finding the best accommodations, getting around, and experiencing this cultural hub at its finestActivities and trip ideas: Explore the vibrant streets and shops of HCMC. Visit the War Remnants Museum and other historic sights to delve into the city's past. Wander through the multilingual Ben Thanh Market to experience the energy of the city. Sample delicious street food in Northern District 1, representing all the variety southern Vietnam's cuisine has to offerAccurate information, including background on the history and cultureHandy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-onWith Moon Ho Chi Minh City's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.By Ruthy Kanagy. 2017
Make Your Move!If you've imagined yourself creating a new life abroad, but don't know where to start, Moon Living Abroad…
in Japan has the honest and practical answers you need to make it happen. Making a life-changing move has never been easier. Moon Living Abroad in Japan provides:Practical information on setting up the essentials, including visas, finances, employment, education, and healthcareWhat you need to know about Japan's culture and language before making your moveEssential tips on how to find a place to live that fits your needs, whether you're a renter or a buyerA deep exploration of the many regions, provinces, and individual cultures that Japan encompasses, enabling you to discover the best new home for youInterviews with other expats who share their personal experiences building successful lives abroadSpecial tips for those with children or petsFirsthand insight from someone who's done it all In Moon Living Abroad in Japan, Japan expert Ruthy Kanagy provides readers with essential tools and honest advice for creating a new life abroad in her beloved home country.By Ana Pacheco, Brian Vallo. 2018
As early as 1851, photographers journeyed along the arduous Santa Fe Trail on horseback and in covered wagons on a…
quest to capture the magnificent vistas on film. In the ever-changing light of New Mexico's landscape, they photographed the faces of the Pueblo People and helped to document their ancient, unimaginable world. They became witness to millennia of history. New Mexico's first inhabitants are believed to have descended from the Anasazi, the largely nomadic group that settled along the Colorado Plateau around 200 AD. Most likely, drought conditions brought the population centers of the Anasazi villages located in the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico to settle along the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico and the Mogollon Rim of Arizona in 1300 AD.By Dana Filek-Gibson. 2017
Your World Your Way! Explore the soul of Vietnam in this thousand-year-old city of Hanoi with Moon Travel Guides!What You'll…
Find in Moon Hanoi:Expert, local author Dana Filek-Gibson shares everything she's learned about this bustling city in her adopted countryFull-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed directions and maps for exploring on your own, including information on Ha Long Bay and SapaStrategic itineraries, such as a Ha Long Bay Cruise and A Long Weekend in HanoiActivities for every traveler: Explore the labyrinthine karsts and limestone caves of Ha Long Bay. Learn about Hanoi's history and heroes at the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Soak up the sophisticated energy of Hanoi's art scene and cafe-culture, or go dress-shopping in the city's bustling older neighborhoods. Try a fresh batch of bia hoi, Vietnam's craft beer, or sample the best pho in VietnamAccurate information, including background on the history and cultureHandy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-onWith Moon Hanoi's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.By Louis S. Warren. 2017
In 1890, on Indian reservations across the West, followers of a new religion danced in circles until they collapsed into…
trances. In an attempt to suppress this new faith, the US Army killed over two hundred Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee Creek. Louis Warren's God's Red Son offers a startling new view of the religion known as the Ghost Dance, from its origins in the visions of a Northern Paiute named Wovoka to the tragedy in South Dakota. To this day, the Ghost Dance remains widely mischaracterized as a primitive and failed effort by Indian militants to resist American conquest and return to traditional ways. In fact, followers of the Ghost Dance sought to thrive in modern America by working for wages, farming the land, and educating their children, tenets that helped the religion endure for decades after Wounded Knee. God's Red Son powerfully reveals how Ghost Dance teachings helped Indians retain their identity and reshape the modern world.By Tom Vater. 2015
This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.A group of young monks, their robes…
a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stone's throw away, rice paddies and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees and elephants stand in the shade nearby, waiting for passengers.This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder - and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Tom Vater tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in this full-color edition of Moon Angkor Wat: Including Siem Reap & Phnom Penh:How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way - including information on the cities of Siem Riep, Battambang, and Phnom Penh as well as excursions to remote templesHow to choose the best means of transportation, whether you're traveling by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycleBackground on authentic cultural experiences, from street food feasts to New Year's celebrations - and where to find themDay-by-day itinerary suggestionsBy Suzanne Nam. 2016
Moon Thailand author and Bangkok resident Suzanne Nam knows what it takes to make the move to Thailand. As a…
dedicated travel writer who has lived in Thailand for more than four years, Nam has the firsthand know-how and insight to help you make a smooth transition to life in Southeast Asia. With her experience to guide you, you'll have no trouble avoiding common mistakes, engaging in Thai culture, and enjoying life to the fullest in this fast-evolving country.Moon Living Abroad Thailand is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, and gaining employment. Nam also includes particulars on education, health care, and how to rent or buy a home that fits your needs. With color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your way, Moon Living Abroad Thailand is an indispensable resource for tourists, business people, adventurers, students, teachers, professionals, families, couples, and retirees looking to relocate.By Resendez. 2007
In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a…
hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival. Of the three hundred men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived--three Spaniards and an African slave. This tiny band endured a horrific march through Florida, a harrowing raft passage across the Louisiana coast, and years of enslavement in the American Southwest. They journeyed for almost ten years in search of the Pacific Ocean that would guide them home, and they were forever changed by their experience. The men lived with a variety of nomadic Indians and learned several indigenous languages. They saw lands, peoples, plants, and animals that no outsider had ever seen before. In this enthralling tale of four castaways wandering in an unknown land, Andrés Reséndez brings to life the vast, dynamic world of North America just a few years before European settlers would transform it forever.By Dana Filek-Gibson. 2015
This full-color guide to Vietnam includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Travel writer and Saigon resident Dana Filek-Gibson guides travelers…
through Vietnam-whether they're spending the day on the beaches of Nha Trang or visiting the embalmed remains of Ho Chi Minh, the country's most respected national hero. Along with her in-depth coverage, Filek-Gibson shares unique trip ideas, including Exploring Vietnam's War History and The Best of Vietnam: Down the Dragon's Spine. From wandering the thousand-year-old city of Hanoi to experiencing the breathtaking wonder of H? Long Bay, Moon Vietnam gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.By Stuart Strother, Barbara Strother. 2013
If you have always dreamed of living in China and are ready to take that step, Moon Living Abroad in…
China delivers what you need to know about your move-in a smart and organized manner. Wife-and-husband author team Barbara and Stuart Strother have extensive experience working, traveling, and living in China. With their expertise, you'll receive the information you need, including essential information on setting up your daily life, applying for visas, tackling finances, and looking for employment. You'll get practical advice on education, health care, and how to rent or buy a home that fits your needs. The book also includes color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your bearings.With insight into navigating the language and culture of China, Moon Living Abroad in China is a helpful resource for tourists, business people, adventurers, students, teachers, professionals, families, couples, and retirees looking to relocate.By Stuart Robson, Prateep Changchit. 1832
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Thai but are too…
busy to study it? Are you visiting Thailand for a short time and want a Thai phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this is the book for you. It includes all the necessary information to speak basic Thai.The idea of Instant Thai is simple-learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the authors Stuart Robson and Prateep Changchit have solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in Thai. It also has an English-Thai wordlist, arranged alphabetically. At the end of the book are useful appendices for telling the time, kinship terms, some Thai proverbs, and emergency expressions. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do:Meet peopleGo shoppingAsk directionsRide the subwayOrder food and drinksAnd much moreBy Paul Greenway. 1832
Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Bali & Lombok makes for…
an unforgettable Bali travel guide.Containing more than 300 color photographs, this breathtaking volume brings you from the trendy beach of Seminyak to the Monkey Forest at Sangeh and the hot springs along Lake Batur to the sunken wrecks off Tulamben.Through stunning photographs, readers climb Lombok's smoldering Mt. Rinjani volcano and explore the nearby rustic Gili Islands and Nusa Lembongan. Greenway was a longtime resident of Bali and still considers it his spiritual home. Journey Through Bali & Lombok capture the region's stunning natural landscapes and the lives and experiences of the Balinese people-including their renowned religious festivals, gamelan music, and painting and craft traditions. For example, an image of the cliff-top temple of Pura Luhur Ulu Watu during a sunset dance performance-complete with hypnotic chanting and fire-walking-reveals intriguing aspects of ancient Balinese culture.By Morton S. Schmorleitz. 1974
Behind the glossy facade of modern Japan there survive remnants-some of them surprisingly well preserved-of the country's feudal past, of…
warlords and fighting samurai, of shoguns and sequestered emperors, of princes and peasants. This book vividly presents the castles of Japan, more than 80 of them altogether, ranging geographically from Matsumae on the northern island of Hakkaido to Kagoshima in southern KyushuThe author brings not only an immense knowledge but also a deep feeling for Japan and things Japanese to this sensitive study, formed from both the historian's and the sightseer's perspectives. Most of the Japanese castles, he explains, were built in several amazing decades at the end of the 16th century. The Tokugawa shogunate was then consolidating its power and local lords were girding themselves for the onslaughts of enemies supplied with that recent acquisition fro the West-firearms.Castle architecture, among the most original of Japanese architectural forms, manifested a diabolically shrewd defense capability. An unwary enemy, if unwary he were, might charge into a veritable chamber of horrors-stone-dropping chutes, hidden gates, sharply-curved passageways, flooded moats, trap doors, and floor boards that squeaked to warn of an intruder's arrival. In Japanese style, many even contained special suicide courts.By Colin G. Calloway. 2007
With the courage and resilience embodied by their legendary leader Tecumseh, the Shawnees waged a war of territorial and cultural…
resistance for half a century. Noted historian Colin G. Calloway details the political and legal battles and the bloody fighting on both sides for possession of the Shawnees? land, while imbuing historical figures such as warrior chief Tecumseh, Daniel Boone, and Andrew Jackson with all their ambiguity and complexity. More than defending their territory, the Shawnees went to war to preserve a way of life and their own deeply held vision of what their nation should be. .By Samuel E. Martin, Sayaka Khan, Fred Perry. 2011
The Tuttle Pocket Japanese Dictionary is the most up-to-date pocket Japanese dictionary available. It covers the contemporary terms and expressions…
used daily in business and educational settings.This comprehensive, portable reference has both Japanese-English and English-Japanese sections. It contains over 18,000 entries, featuring words and phrases most useful for everyday interactions, and features a two-color layout with easy-to-read headwords in blue. It includes the following key features:Designed specifically for foreigners who are studying and using Japanese on a daily basisContains over 18,000 words and expressionsFully updated with recent vocabulary and slangClear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blueRomanized and Japanese script forms for every wordThe right choice for students, travelers and residentsBy Simon Ostheimer. 1945
Author Simon Ostheimer lays out his top picks in three simple chapters: Hong Kong's Best Sights highlights 21 must-see sights…
and essential experiences: from the world's biggest light and sound show in Victoria Harbor to a traditional fishing village on stilts; and from shopping on Temple Street to the horse races at spectacular Happy Valley or an eco-tour to see the famous pink dolphins. Exploring Hong Kong takes you to top attractions in every part of Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the Outer Islands as well as to Macau and the Chinese mainland. Author's Recommendations gives specific details on: excellent hotels and nightspots; the best shopping; the best kid-friendly activities; the best museums and galleries; and the best hikes and nature walks.The author also provides basic travel information, including useful web sites and pointers for getting around Hong Kong. Extensive cross-referencing makes it easy to plan your visit. This guide is extraordinarily useful and well thought-out. It contains a large pullout map at the back plus 24 detailed maps in text. Tuttle Travel Pack Hong Kong is your top pick for an accessible, unforgettable journey.By John Miksic, Anita Tranchini, Marcello Tranchini. 1990
This book is intended to enhance the enjoyment which one obtains from Borobudur and its reliefs, by describing what is…
known of the ancient Javanese who built it and of the symbols which they employed to express their conception of man's place in the universe.By Jill Gocher, Michael Vatikiotis. 2006
Indonesia's stunning beauty and diversity is captured here with the help of Jill Gocher's striking and intuitive images and the…
insightful essays penned by Michael Vatikiotis. For the first time visitor, the frequent traveler, or the complete stranger, this book offers a fascinating illustrated introduction to Indonesia's wondrous complexity.