When Roman objects and artifacts are properly analyzed, they serve as valuable primary sources for learning about ancient history. This book provides the guidance and relevant historical context stude
In this book, anthropologist Erin Taylor explores how residents of a squatter settlement in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, use their material resources creatively to solve everyday problems and, o
Though certainly not untouched by tragedy, the historical period of the Middle Ages was a dynamic and prosperous time for Jewish civilization; for despite the mass expulsions and periodic attacks that
Covering everything from the arts to food and drink, religion, social customs, and technology, this volume provides an in-depth, accessible look at the social, cultural, economic, and political aspect
Alexander (Russian and East European Studies, U. of Cincinnati) discusses the "Second Great Wave" of immigration in the US from 1870 to 1920 and notes the shift in geographic origins that led to the d
Edited by Burton (history, U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), this two-volume encyclopedia examines the affects of American slavery on the everyday lives of the slaves and the slaveholders, of cours
Bergquist (history, Villanova U.) offers this historical account of the first wave of European immigrants from 1820 to 1870 that concentrates on the unique experiences of Chinese, German, Irish, Scand
This impressive reference contains well-researched entries, many written by specialists. The defining subject of food and culture allows a broad selection of topics; readers will delight in the variet
The brand new Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid spin-off series starring the fan favorite dragon, Kanna!After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unoff
Pushing a toy car, kicking a ball, stacking blocks, playing a drum, and reading a book are just some of the ways a baby plays. With bright colors, simple shapes, and straight forward language, this bo
From filling the tub with water, using a washcloth, and shampooing hair to playing with a boat and drying with a towel, all the fun of taking a bath is depicted in this board book that explores the da
The brand new Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid spin-off series starring the fan favorite dragon, Kanna!After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unoff
The brand new Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid spin-off series starring the fan favorite dragon, Kanna!After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unoff
DRAGON MAID KANNA?!The human world can get pretty weird when you’re a dragon in disguise! In her wacky explorations Kanna tries on makeup, deals with thugs, and even takes a shot at being a maid! Life
The brand new Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid spin-off series starring the fan favorite dragon, Kanna!After leaving her otherworldly home to find her fellow dragon, Tohru, young Kanna found herself unoff
From ancient to modern times, trade has played an integral role in connecting disparate cultures and places on the earth--indeed, the existence of commercial trade across human civilization means that
From the Thirteenth century through the Nineteenth, the waterways of the world provided the major means of transportation for exploration, trade, the military, and even criminals. Find out what life
