"To the developed world, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest has become an issue of vital concern. The ever-diminishing indigenous tribes inhabiting this vast region of beauty are equally threatened. Yet while the Western passion for folk art continues to thrive, the extraordinary creations of the peoples of the Amazon have until now received little attention. This book is their definitive documentation. A variety of objects both ce ..."
"Now in Paperback "A truly marvelous book. Braun welds together fresh insights and impeccable scholarship, and expresses both with clarity and grace . . . while establishing original, now unbreakable connections between the art and architecture of the ancient Americas and the arts of the modern era. I learned something new on every page."-Pete Hamill Until this trailblazing 1993 book, now reissued in paperback, much attention had been ..."
When the Bough Breaks A Story for Children Suffering Natural Disasters (Paperback) by BarbaraBraun-Mcdonald Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Outskirts Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4787-1889-5, ISBN: 1-4787-1889-7
"In the story, baby birds are tossed from their nest and are unable to find their parents. This may happen to children during natural disasters. The baby birds are taken in by unknown creatures and are frightened."
"The history of Pre-Columbian collecting is a social and aesthetic history--of ideas, people and organizations, and objects. This richly illustrated volume examines these histories by considering the collection and display of Pre-Columbian objects in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Some of the thirteen essays locate the collecting process within its broader cultural setting in order to explain how and why such collections w ..."
Women and Political Participation A Reference Handbook (Political Participation in America) by Barbara C. Burrell Hardcover, 294 Pages, Published 2004 by Abc-Clio ISBN-13: 978-1-85109-592-6, ISBN: 1-85109-592-6
"“Doyou knowwhy thedogwasn't neutered?” heasked, turning his attention tothe
reason behind Jennifer's visit. The guilty expression on his butler's face
answered his question. “Miss Megan canceled the surgery. Said she might want
to breed ..."
"He let the thought ripple away like rings from a stone skipping over water. The
time forif onlyswas past. He undid theleash and straightened. “Come on up here,
Charlie. Let's have a look at you.” He patted the exam table, but Charlie didn't
budge. In fact, the dog plunked down his rear end on the floor and whined pitifully
. “No shots today, pal,” Gid promised andpattedthe tableagain. This time,Charlie
leaped ontoit. Gideon turned t ..."
"Die frühen Leseerfahrungen von Kindern innerhalb der Familie werden als bedeutsam für die Entwicklung des späteren Umgangs mit Büchern und Literatur angesehen. Gegenstand der Untersuchung ist zum einen die soziale Situation, in der sich das Kind mit Bilderbüchern beschäftigt: Handlungsroutinen und andere soziale Praktiken beim Mediengebrauch in der Familie werden identifiziert. Zum anderen wird der eigentliche Rezeptionsprozeß unter dem ..."
"Seit Erscheinen 1970 ist "Städtebau" das konkurrenzlose Standardwerk und Handbuch des Städtebaus für Studierende und Praktiker. Es beinhaltet umfassende Grundlagen, Begriffe, Verfahren und Planungselemente des modernen Städtebaus. Dabei berücksichtigt es auch die tangierenden Fachplanungen zum Verkehr, zur Wasserver- und -entsorgung, Abwasser- und Energiewirtschaft sowie Freiraumplanung. Das Werk ist konzipiert für alle, die den Städteb ..."