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Awe-inspiring tales from the ages for all ages told as if by the fireside with a grandmother or grandfather sharing secret pearls from heart to heart. See from their eyes, a life led by mysteries, by vision, by direct insight and by stories from their elders now passed on to you. A call from the sky,...

In the early eighteenth century, West Greenland became a colonial territory of Denmark. Nevertheless, a large number of Inuit communities maintained significant aspects of their cultural and economic practices. When home rule was introduced in 1979, the benign paternalism of colonial days was superseded...

India is rich in its oral tradition. Its antiquity defies historical inquiry. Indian folklore offers diversity in the forms of expression while retaining the unity of theme, i.e. Dharma., The forms may be changing periodically to suit the times. The purpose of these popular art forms has been the...

Hinduism is the second largest socio-religious denomination in Trinidad and Tobago, yet much of the fundamental dimensions of Trinidad Hinduism remain undocumented and a virtual enigma for most of the non-Hindu population. In The Ramayana Tradition and Socio-Religious Change in Trinidad, 1917−1990,...

Un doppio viaggio sospeso tra la vita dell’autrice, che oggi si definisce “bosniaca perciò multiculturale”, e il dissolvimento della Jugoslavia. Il racconto dell’esperienza personale di Enisa Bukvić è al contempo la narrazione di un difficile cammino interiore alla ricerca di una nuova...

This single volume reference resource offers students, scholars, and general readers alike an in-depth background on Mexico, from the complexity of its pre-Columbian civilizations to its social and political development in the context of Western civilization. • Explains how Mexico's modern...

Asian American Religions brings together some of the most current research on Asian American religions from a social science perspective. The volume focuses on religion in Asian American communities in New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and the Silicon Valley/Bay Area, and it includes a current demographic...

• Discover Ancient Bulgarian Myths, Legends, Folklore, and Mythology • Meet Heroes from Greek Mythology with Thracian Origins • Enjoy Diverse, Delicious Modern and Traditional Bulgarian Recipes A book for children and adults from 8 to 108 who would like to take a journey and discover...

Trade has long been—and will continue to be—a driving force that shapes our world. This book documents the tremendous importance of trade throughout history and its influence toward peaceful coexistence among nations.

Older Lady’s Day is Book 5 in the Regency Life Series. This book depicts both the working and social aspects of an older lady’s day in the early 1800’s. Through historic images, historical information, and funny anecdotes, it shows how busy she was kept with running a household, hosting social...

What was fashionable for outer wear in past centuries? Call them what you like: Spencers, short jackets, or Regency jackets. They provided modesty and warmth and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of the time. Take a look at the jackets being worn by women in the early 1800s. Enjoy these historical and edited images of purses and the changes in styles and colors.

Young Gentleman’s Day is Book 2 in the Regency Life Series. This book depicts the ups and downs of a young gentleman’s day in the early 1800’s. Through historic images, historical information, and funny anecdotes, it shows how he fills his day, where he goes, and who he spends time with. These...

What was fashionable for outer wear in past centuries? Call them what you like: Coat, Pelisse, Redingote, Walking Dress, Promenade Dress. They all did the same job and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of the time. Take a look at what was being worn by women, men, and children and enjoy lots of historical and edited images from fashion plates and extant garments.

The history of Ireland's oldest fair, which celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2013Puck Fair, Ireland's oldest festival, was established by a royal patent in October 1613, granted to the Welsh planter, Jenkyn Conway, of Killorglin. It first became famous, however, as a result of the parading and...