In a whimsical tale, three unlikely friends—Opal, a curious girl, Herby, a wise turtle, and Squeaky, a playful mouse—embark on an adventurous journey filled with valuable life lessons. As they navigate challenges together, they discover the importance of friendship, courage, and embracing differences. The story beautifully illustrates themes of teamwork and understanding, making it a heartwarming read for young audiences. Through their escapades, the trio learns that true strength lies in unity and kindness.
Two small sea bass, Sal and Sally, embark on an adventure to find a new game and stumble upon the ability to blow colorful bubbles. Their fun turns into a predicament when an octopus accidentally traps them in a giant bubble. A Texas Long Nose Shark, initially a threat, becomes their ally after failing to burst the bubble. Renamed Nifty Nick the Bubble Blowing Cowboy, he learns to blow smaller bubbles, inspiring other sea creatures to join in. The ocean transforms into a vibrant spectacle filled with bubbles, fostering friendship and creativity.
The Tsimshians are a Northwest Coast Native people known for their dazzling works of art and rich array of social, religious, and oral traditions that have captured the attention of scholars for over a century. Jay Miller brings together for the first time a wealth of material about the Tsimshians, presenting an unforgettable picture of their cultural universe. That universe is built around the metaphor of light, which was brought into the world by Raven; its refraction forms the chief social, religious, and symbolic institutions of Tsimshian culture. Family heraldic crests express light in one way, masks in another. Miller argues convincingly that the genius of Tsimshian culture, and one of the main reasons for its continuing vitality, is that its people are sensitive to different, and often creative, ways of capturing and embodying light.
A powerful force and yet the butt of humor, the coyote figure runs through the folklore of many American Indian tribes. He can be held up as a "terrible example" of conduct, a model of what not to do, and yet admired for a careless. anarchistic energy that suggests unlimited possibilities. Mourning Dove, an Okanagan, knew him well from the legends handed down by her people. She preserved them for posterity in Coyote Stories , originally published in 1933. Here is Coyote, the trickster, the selfish individualist, the imitator, the protean character who indifferently puts the finishing touches on a world soon to receive human beings. And here is Mole, his long-suffering wife, and all the other Animal People, including Fox, Chipmunk, Owl-Woman, Rattlesnake, Grizzly Bear, Porcupine, and Chickadee. Here it is revealed why Skunk's tail is black and white, why Spider has such long legs, why Badger is so humble, and why Mosquito bites people. These entertaining, psychologically compelling stories will be welcomed by a wide spectrum of readers. Jay Miller has supplied an introduction and notes for this Bison Books edition and restored chapters that were deleted from the original.
Spanning thousands of years, this comprehensive history of the diverse native American cultures ranges from the time when humans first set foot in America and provides incisive analyses of modern-day issues and problems. TV tie-in. 250,000 first printing.
In 2003, three sheriffs embark on a quest to prove that Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid, challenging the claims of Brushy Bill from Texas. With the support of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, they initiate a court battle to exhume Billy and his mother for DNA evidence. The narrative unfolds as "Billy" seeks to voice his story in court, while the towns of Fort Sumner and Silver City fiercely defend their cemeteries against the threat of exhumation. Author Jay Miller investigates the financial backing behind this unusual legal fight, revealing the complexities of legend and history.
Focusing on the 1870 Ghost Dances, this collection features classic works by notable authors that explore the cultural and historical significance of these spiritual movements. The text provides corrections and insights into the practices of indigenous communities in regions such as the Columbia Plateau, Klamath Basin, Central California, and Puget Sound. It serves as a prelude to the later Ghost Dances of 1890, offering a deeper understanding of the rituals and their impact on Native American identity and resistance.
Kniha popisuje historii organizace, která se zapojovala do projektů souvisejících s národní bezpečností. V poslední době je možné veřejně diskutovat o některých dřívějších programech leteckého vývoje Skunčích dílen, zatímco novější projekty zůstávají citlivé a mimo záběr publikace. Autor získal přístup k dosud nezveřejněným údajům od firmy Lockheed, která poprvé uvolnila unikátní dokumenty pro doplnění informací. Mezi nimi jsou záznamy „Kellyho" Johnsona a dalších, které dokumentují každodenní činnost ve Skunčích dílnách, včetně zkoušek a problémů s vývojem letadel. Výňatky z těchto deníků a další odtajněné dokumenty tvoří většinu dosud nepublikovaného materiálu v knize. Většina citátů je uvedena v původním znění, bez jakýchkoli úprav, které by ovlivnily smysl. Některé kapitoly obsahují neúplné informace, které byly záměrně vypuštěny na žádost Lockheedu. Například údaje o výrobě U-2 nemohou být potvrzeny kvůli trvajícím bezpečnostním opatřením. Jakékoli chyby a omyly jsou výhradně na odpovědnosti autora.
