At the turn of the nineteenth century, James Vann, a Cherokee chief and entrepreneur, established Diamond Hill in Georgia, the most famous plantation in the southeastern Cherokee Nation.
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the federal government sought to forcibly assimilate Native Americans into American society through systematized land allotment.
In the first full biography of actor Sidney Poitier, Aram Goudsouzian analyzes the life and career of a Hollywood legend, from his childhood in the Bahamas to his 2002 Oscar for lifetime achievement.
Designed to serve as an introduction to American religion, this volume is distinctive in its approach: instead of following a traditional narrative, the book is arranged thematically.
To date, media and scholarly attention to gay politics and policy has focused on the morality debates over sexual orientation and the legal aspects of rights for non-heterosexuals.
A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the common marine fish found around Britain and Irelandideal for divers, snorkellers, and natural history enthusiastsFish are a colourful and important part of inshore marine life, much admired by divers and snorkellers.
This accessible guide covers the range of gender confirmation surgeries available for all trans and non-binary people, including breast augmentation, chest reconstruction, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vocal surgery and facial feminisation.
This accessible guide covers the range of gender confirmation surgeries available for all trans and non-binary people, including breast augmentation, chest reconstruction, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vocal surgery and facial feminisation.
The Handbook of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Tourism arrives at a time when movements for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are increasingly under threat.
This comprehensive Encyclopedia of Strategy as Practice provides an entry point for exploring the different dimensions of the strategy-as-practice (SAP) perspective on strategy.
This volume is a study of Jewish liturgical poetry (Piyyut) from late antiquity in Byzantine Palestine (5-6th century CE) through 11th century in Ashkenaz (Rhineland) and in northern Egypt.
This third edition of the work, directed by the Spanish Society of General and Family Doctors [Sociedad Espanola de Medicos Generales y de Familia] (SEMG), is an essential guide for healthcare professionals seeking to master abdominal ultrasound - coined as "e;the stethoscope of the 21st century"e; - an indispensable diagnostic tool.
A committed communist and anti-apartheid activist, Ruth First dedicated her life to African liberation struggles until her assas,sination by South Africa's Special Branch in 1982.
Before the heyday of the Chitlin Circuit and the Harlem Renaissance, African American performing artists and creative entrepreneurssometimes called Black Bohemiansseized their limited freedoms and gained both fame and fortune with their work in a white-dominated marketplace.
This third edition of the work, directed by the Spanish Society of General and Family Doctors [Sociedad Espanola de Medicos Generales y de Familia] (SEMG), is an essential guide for healthcare professionals seeking to master abdominal ultrasound - coined as "e;the stethoscope of the 21st century"e; - an indispensable diagnostic tool.
One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists.
One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists.
From the Spanish galleons of the 16th century to the cruise ships and crude oil tankers of the 21st, maritime industries have been central to American economic, political, and cultural life.
Between 1838 and 1888 the recently formed Zulu kingdom in southeastern Africa was directly challenged by the incursion of Boer pioneers aggressively seeking new lands on which to set up their independent republics, by English-speaking traders and hunters establishing their neighboring colony, and by imperial Britain intervening in Zulu affairs to safeguard Britain's position as the paramount power in southern Africa.
Rich with a history stretching back thousands of years and endowed with an Eastern heart and a Western mind, the Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a tourist destination for millions of visitors from around the world every year.
The image of Africa among Americans at the beginning of the 21st century is tragic; America's image among Africans is of a place that is splendid but arrogant and unfeeling.
Given the rivalries and suspicions prevailing in the Middle East, it is not surprising that most of these states are very concerned about espionage and infiltration.
All-season field guide for identifying common trees of eastern NAThis popular, field-tested guide for identifying trees in any season, not just when they are in full leaf, features 600 color photos and 200 line drawings showing bark, branching patterns, fruits, flowers, nuts, and overall appearance in addition to leaf color and shape.
Savor restaurant-quality ramen at home with super simple, super slurpable recipes for flavor-forward noodle bowlsSteaming, savory ramen is a favorite Japanese dish, but this slurpy comfort food can go well beyond the traditional flavor combinations.
