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Author : Tom Prisciantelli
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0865343543
A simple exploration in straight forward language of the events and geologic processes responsible for the stunning beauty of the deserts, plateaus and mountains in the American Southwest.
Author : Todd W. Bostwick,Peter Krocek
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0816521840
High above the noise and traffic of metropolitan Phoenix, Native American rock art offers mute testimony that another civilization once thrived in the Arizona desert. In the city's South Mountains, prehispanic peoples pecked thousands of images into the mountains' boulders and outcroppings—images that today's hikers can encounter with every bend in the trail. Todd Bostwick, an archaeologist who has studied the Hohokam for more than twenty years, and Peter Krocek, a professional photographer with a passion for archaeology, have combed the South Mountains to locate nearly all of the ancient petroglyphs found in the canyons and ridges. Their years of learning the landscape and investigating the ancient designs have resulted in a book that explores this wealth of prehistoric rock art within its natural and cultural contexts, revealing what these carvings might mean, how they got there, and when they were made. Landscape of the Spirits is the first book to cover these ancient images and is one of the most comprehensive treatments of a rock art location ever published. It conveys the range of different rock art elements and compositions found in the South Mountains—animals, humans, and geometric shapes, as well as celestial and calendrical markings at key sites—through accurate descriptions, drawings, and photographs. Interpretations of the petroglyphs are based on Native American ethnographic accounts and consider the most recent theories concerning shamanism and archaeoastronomy. Written in a simple and accessible style, Landscape of the Spirits is an indispensable volume for anyone exploring the South Mountains, and for rock art enthusiasts everywhere who wish to broaden their understanding of the prehistoric world. It is both an authoritative overview of these ancient wonders and an unprecedented benchmark in southwestern rock art research at a single geographic location.
Author : Christina M. Hebebrand
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135933470
This book studies Native American and Chicano/a writers of the American Southwest as a coherent cultural group with common features and distinct efforts to deal with and to resist the dominant Euro-American culture.
Author : Megan Bice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : British Columbia in art
ISBN : 0777821591
Author : Brad Karelius
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532654671
The iconic landscape of the American Southwest reveals the luminescent Mitten rock formations, looming rock arches, and vast sagebrush oceans made vivid and memorable by writer Tony Hillerman, artist Georgia O'Keefe, and director John Ford. Professor Brad Karelius, drawing on forty years of college teaching, will guide you into hidden mysteries of the sacred as revealed by the Zuni, Navajo/Dine, Hopi, Hispanos, and desert mystics as you seek spiritual encounters in these desert spirit places.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781789195002
Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the American Southwest, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, and hidden cultural gems like Taos's art trail and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring ancient Pueblos to discovering Native American culture. In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the landscape, the impact of Spanish and Anglo settlers and films set in the region, all written by local experts.
Author : Sean O'Reilly,James O'Reilly
Publisher : Travelers' Tales
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1885211589
With its vast vistas, splendid sunsets, and rich history, the American Southwest has always inspired superb writing. "Travelers' Tales Southwest" features a choice selection of some of the best by Tony Hillerman, David Roberts, Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Schoumatoff, Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, and others. Maps.
Author : Christine S. VanPool,Todd L. VanPool
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783031259203
This book discusses the cultural importance of spirits, what spirits want, and how humans interact with them, using examples from around the world and through time. Examples range from the vengeful spirits of the Zulu that cast lightning bolts from clear skies to punish wrongdoers, to the benevolent Puebloan Kachina that encourage prosperity, safety, and rain in the arid American Southwest. The case studies illustrate how humans seek to cooperate (or counteract) spirits to heal the physical and spiritual ailments of their people, to divine the truth, or to gain resources. Building from their cross-cultural analyses, the authors further discuss how our physiology and psychology impact our interaction with the spirits. Readers will come away with an appreciation of the beauty and power of the spirits that continue to shape the lives of people around the world.
Author : Jenny Cave,Lee Jolliffe
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845414078
Souvenirs are part of global and local travel and tourism in all corners of the world. This book portrays souvenirs as expressions of culture and as triggers of cultural change. The volume provides critique and theorisation of souvenirs of places, people and experiences in the context of lives lived at the margins of society, politics, tourism flows and urbanisation. Case studies in sustainable tourism illustrate dynamic ways that consumers and suppliers use souvenirs to respond to, resist and (re)interpret global and local influences upon cultures across informal, hybrid and formal economies.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465436634
From the watch Napoleon used to synchronize with his generals at Waterloo and Chinese David vases believed to be the oldest example of blue and white porcelain to the US Constitution and the Mayan Dresden codex, the oldest book written in the Americas, History of the World in 1,000 Objects provides a completely fresh perspective on the history of the world. With objects revealing how our ancestors lived, what they believed and valued, and how these items helped shape civilization, History of the World in 1,000 Objects contains a treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day. Objects are grouped chronologically, under key themes, from art to the history of technology, and together help paint a unique picture that provides detailed insight into each culture. In addition to stunning specially-commissioned photographs, History of the World in 1,000 Objects includes timelines and maps that make it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world. Reviews of its print edition: "This vividly illustrated book provides a fresh perspective on world history by revealing how our ancestors lived through the objects they fashioned." - Longitude "[A] completely fresh perspective on the history of the world." - Releaselog "[A] treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day." - USA Today "Using human-made objects to explain world history is such a fun and interesting way to see how societies around the planet have evolved both culturally and technologically." - Winkbooks Award to its print edition: The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council's Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015
Author : Bertha Pauline Dutton
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015000608557
A history of the Indians of the Southwest includes descriptive overviews of over a dozen tribal groups.
Author : Gary S. Morgan,Jon A. Baskin,Nicholas J. Czaplewski,Spencer G. Lucas,H. Gregory McDonald,Jim I. Mead,Richard S. White, Jr.,Asher J. Lichtig
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Michael Grant,Tom Till,McQuiston & Partners
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 0934429979
Author : Ann Marie Holmes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781451643671
Earth Spirit Living is a revolutionary approach to lifestyle design and personal space. Author Ann Marie Holmes, an expert on earth energy systems, reveals that by picking up subtle cues from the natural world, we can create healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable living spaces. She shows how we can effectively incorporate principles of sacred geometry, human intuition, and the power of space, shape, and layout to become aware of -- and collaborate with -- the earth's energies. Perfect for homeowners, renters, business owners, professional designers, and builders, Earth Spirit Living illuminates the benefits of living in cooperation with our environment, including: * a more comfortable home * increased effectiveness in your work * healthier, calmer living conditions * enhanced work and personal relationships * improved prosperity * smoother construction or remodeling process Insightful illustrations, ceremonies, cures, attunements, and visualizations will help you hone your natural instincts and strengthen your connection to your physical space. With client stories and personal anecdotes, Holmes guides you on the journey toward a balanced life and living space that harnesses the energy and wisdom of nature.
Author : Andrew Gulliford
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780806145532
More college students than ever are majoring in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Education, or Adventure Education, but fewer and fewer Americans spend any time in thoughtful, respectful engagement with wilderness. While many young people may think of adrenaline-laced extreme sports as prime outdoor activities, with Outdoors in the Southwest, Andrew Gulliford seeks to promote appreciation for and discussion of the wild landscapes where those sports are played. Advocating an outdoor ethic based on curiosity, cooperation, humility, and ecological literacy, this essay collection features selections by renowned southwestern writers including Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, Craig Childs, and Barbara Kingsolver, as well as scholars, experienced guides, and river rats. Essays explain the necessity of nature in the digital age, recount rafting adventures, and reflect on the psychological effects of expeditions. True-life cautionary tales tell of encounters with nearly disastrous flash floods, 900-foot falls, and lightning strikes. The final chapter describes the work of Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, and other exemplars of “wilderness tithing”—giving back to public lands through volunteering, stewardship, and eco-advocacy. Addressing the evolution of public land policy, the meaning of wilderness, and the importance of environmental protection, this collection serves as an intellectual guidebook not just for students but for travelers and anyone curious about the changing landscape of the West.