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Plains Indian ledger art grew out of the Native tradition of
recording and chronicling through art important exploits by
warriors and chiefs, among them images of war and hunting, that
would adorn tipis and animal hides. These were seen as historical
markers. But Native life on the Great Plains underwent tremendous
change following the American Civil War, when the American conquest
of the West was in full gear. In just a few decades, access to the
hides of diminishing herds of bison, deer, antelope, and elk became
more difficult and eventually impossible with reservation life.
Native people creatively turned to the easily available ledger
books of settlers, traders, and military men as their new canvases.
The ledger art drawings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries are revered today for their depiction of Native life
during the difficult transition to life on the reservation. The
ledger drawings thus became a singularly important way for Native
artists to preserve tribal history and to serve as a new kind of
personal socio-political expression. Dwayne Wilcox, who grew up on
the Pine Ridge Reservation and is a member of the Oglala Lakota
Nation, became interested in ledger art at an early age. He was
influenced by the work of Lakota ledger artists such as Amos Bad
Heart Bull (1869-1913), but he always sought to defy stereotypical
notions of Native life and history and create his own artistic
vision. Dwayne eventually focused on humor as his way to comment on
the objectification of Native Americans. Skilled as an artist
beyond measure, Dwayne's ledger art drawings win major prizes and
are sought by museums and collectors who see in him a true artist.
Visual/Language is Dwayne's first book, and it was created as a
collaborative effort with curator Karen Miller Nearburg, who
provides an enlightening introduction to his work. This book will
surely penetrate the heart and soul and mind of all who read it.
An examination of the skillful political maneuvering of William
Borah and Hiram Johnson, two of the post-war leaders of Republican
progressivism, this study analyzes efforts to prevent U.S. entry
into the League of Nations despite overwhelming support for the
organization among both Democrats and Republicans. Following the
debacle of the 1912 election, the leadership of the Republican
Party embarked on a strategy of reconciliation designed to end the
acrimony between progressive and conservative factions so that it
could unite against the Democratic Party. A small group of
progressive Republicans quickly realized that they could threaten
to resume infighting and could, thus, influence policy making on
important foreign policy issues. This political environment enabled
William Borah and Hiram Johnson to have an extraordinary influence
over the Republican Party's position concerning the League of
Nations, an organization which they regarded as an agency for the
perpetuation of European empires and, therefore, a threat to
American democracy. Borah and Johnson effectively intimidated their
party leadership and blocked the American participation in the
League. Once this pattern was established, it would continue to
influence Republican Party actions, in particular the construction
of the Republican Party platform in 1920, the U.S. position
regarding the Washington Conference on Naval Disarmament, and the
issue of U.S. membership in the World Court.
Follow the 5 Simple Rules for a healthy-weight home! Focus on
wholesome, nutritious foods. Include treats. Aim to keep
nonhomework screen time at two hours (or less) per day. Try to be
active an hour per day. The Rules apply to everyone in the home.
Living in a healthy-weight home--in which all family members
share a lifestyle that supports nutritious eating and regular
physical activity--can make a tremendous difference in stopping and
reversing the pattern of weight gain that can lead to obesity for
all members of the family, including children and adolescents. For
the first time, Family Power provides a revolutionary program that
gives you proven, practical solutions for achieving a healthy
weight and maintaining it as a family.
Filled with the motivational stories of families who have
achieved healthy-weight homes as well as expert advice from their
coaches, Family Power gets your family up, moving, and improving
health together as no other book ever has before.
Since the invention of the telephone in 1876, publicity has been
central to the growth of the industry. In its earliest years the
Bell company enjoyed a patent monopoly, but after Alexander Graham
Bell's patents expired, it had to fight competitors, the public,
and the U.S. government to maintain control of the telephone
network. It used every means its executives could imagine, and that
included constructing one of the earliest and most effective public
relations programs of its time. This book analyzes the development
of public relations at AT&T, starting with a previously
forgotten publicist, William A. Hovey, and then including James D.
Ellsworth and Arthur W. Page, who worked with other Bell executives
to create a company where public relations permeated almost every
aspect of work, leveraging employee programs, stock sales, and
technological research for PR. Critics accused it of disseminating
propaganda, but the desire to promote and protect the Bell monopoly
propelled the creation of a corporate public relations program that
also shaped the legal, political, media, and cultural landscape.
On the Outer Rim, the planet Lanteeb has no strategic value, no
political power, and one enormous problem: It has been invaded by
an emboldened Separatist Alliance. To find out why, Jedi Knights
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi have snuck onto Lanteeb--and
now look oblivion in the eye. . . .
Hiding their lightsabers beneath their dusty disguises, Anakin and
Obi-Wan draw on their Jedi skills to stay one step ahead of Lok
Durd's droid army on Lanteeb. The Jedi know that a captive
scientist has given Durd the keys to a terrifying bioweapon. Durd
knows that the Jedi are on his planet. With Yoda calling on the
powers of the Jedi Council, with a new Separatist technology
jamming the Guardians' communications, and with a traitor at the
heart of the Republic's government, the wheels of war are turning.
But the Separatists have blockaded Lanteeb. The finishing touches
are being put on a weapon to destroy whole worlds. And it will be
up to the two Jedi Knights and their most trusted comrades to
liberate Lanteeb or forever suffer the consequences.
Follow the 5 Simple Rules for a healthy-weight home! Focus on
wholesome, nutritious foods. Include treats. Aim to keep
nonhomework screen time at two hours (or less) per day. Try to be
active an hour per day. The Rules apply to everyone in the home.
Living in a healthy-weight home--in which all family members
have a lifestyle that supports nutritious eating and regular
physical activity--can make a tremendous difference in stopping and
reversing the pattern of weight gain that leads to obesity for all
members of the family, including children. In this breakthrough
book from Weight Watchers, you'll discover how everyone in your
family can achieve a healthy weight and maintain optimal
health.
Family Power addresses the adult and childhood obesity epidemics
with a revolutionary program that families can follow
together--without the need for rigidly structured diet and exercise
plans. This proactive guide gets your family up and moving,
achieving a healthy weight, and improving health together as no
other book ever has before.
Hundreds of years before the great Mage War, a land lies,
unknowing, on the edge of catastrophe ...Barl is young, impulsive
and wants to explore her raw magical potential. But Dorana's rigid
class system means that only those with the right pedigree are
trained. Desperate to learn, Barl lets her eagerness lead her to
rebellion and disgrace. She faces the possibility of never using
her powers again - until she meets Morgan Danfey, who sits on the
Mage Council itself. Together, they realise they can create an
extraordinary new magic. But the lure of this great power reveals a
darkness in Morgan which will bring their land to its knees. A
Blight of Mages is set in the world of Karen Miller's Bestselling
debut The Innocent Mage.
Stargate Command is in crisis - too many teams wounded, too many
dead. Tensions are running high and, with the pressure to deliver
tangible results never greater, General Hammond is forced to call
in the Pentagon strike team to plug the holes. But help has its
price. When the team's leader, Colonel Dave Dixon, arrives at
Stargate Command, he brings with him loyalties that tangle
dangerously with a past Colonel Jack O'Neill would prefer to
forget.
It's been many months since Rafel ventured over Barl's Mountains
into the unknown, in a desperate bid to seek help for their ravaged
land. With his father's Weather Magic exhausted, there seemed no
other hope. Now this too has died.
Only Deenie believes Rafel still lives, sensing her brother in
tortured dreams. She also knows she must try to find him, as only
Rafel's talents can heal their land. The prospect terrifies Deenie,
yet she sees no other choice.
Deenie soon learns of a dangerous power. She comes to suspect that
not only is her brother involved, but that the evil their father
destroyed is somehow reborn.
The Reluctant Mage "is the sequel to The Prodigal Mage," and
continues one of the most popular fantasy series of recent years.
'A writer who seems to set the rule for the genre' - Waterstones
Books Quarterly 'Miller is clearly a very talented writer: her
characterisation is a masterclass in nuance and sensitivity, and
she has a visceral way with action' - SFX Prince Gar now has the
magic for weatherworking and is able to keep his enemies at bay,
while Asher has become the most powerful Olken in the history of
Lur. Peace and prosperity seem assured for the two of them. But
Morg, the evil sorcerer mage, remains trapped inside a shattered
body. He knows his time is running out and that desperate measures
are called for. Unwittingly, Gar and Asher become caught up in a
dangerous deception which threatens to tear apart the kingdom and
destroy the fragile balance between Olken and Doranen. And no one,
not even Dathne and her secret Circle, is prepared for the
consequences when the Innocent Mage is revealed at last . . .
Following The Innocent Mage, this is the second and concluding
volume in the bestselling Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series - a wildly
fast-paced fantasy brimming with action and adventure. Books by
Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The
Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The
Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman's Children The Prodigal
Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of
Glass
This is a thought-provoking, practical guide to losing weight as a
couple. When it comes to gender and losing weight, there are no
rights or wrongs, just differences. We know that men and women look
different physically and are wired differently emotionally. It
follows that they also have differing views on weight loss and how
to achieve it. Now, Weight Watchers, the world's leader in
providing weight-loss information and services, presents a
revealing guide to these differences that shows how men and women
can overcome them to work together to achieve their weight-loss
goals. "Weight Watchers He Loses, She Loses" explores the
differences between the sexes when it comes to being overweight and
losing weight. Drawing upon the latest clinical research, this
authoritative guide exposes how men and women see weight from
different angles; how excess weight affects them, both physically
and emotionally; and what does and doesn't work when attempting to
lose weight. Readers will discover the different language that men
and women use when talking about weight, the various motivators
they have to lose weight, and the different beliefs they hold about
the roles of food and physical activity in weight loss. The
inspiring real-life stories from Weight Watchers members and
Leaders illustrate the advantages of losing weight as a couple and
offer practical solutions to lasting weight loss for both sexes. In
addition, the book provides action steps for men and women to be
supportive partners. Weight Watchers is America's most trusted name
in weight loss and the global leader in weight-loss services. With
46,000 weekly meetings in 30 countries, Weight Watchers' mission is
to help people reach and maintain a healthy weight. Karen
Miller-Kovach (New York, NY) is Chief Scientific Officer for Weight
Watchers International.
'Intriguing characters and a finely tuned sense of drama...' -
Library Journal on The Innocent Mage 'A writer who seems to set the
rule for the genre' - Waterstone's Books Quarterly 'The Innocent
Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of
everything' Being a fisherman like his father isn't a bad life, but
it's not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher
has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes,
beggars . . . and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom
for generations. Little does Asher know, however, that his arrival
in the city is being closely watched by members of the Circle, a
secret organisation dedicated to preserving an ancient magic. Asher
might have come to the city to make his fortune, but he will find
his destiny . . . One of bestselling fantasy debuts of the last
decade: enter the world of Kingmaker, Kingbreaker - a wildly
fast-paced fantasy series brimming with action and adventure. The
Innocent Mage is book one in the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series.
Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent
Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of
Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman's Children The
Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne
Prince of Glass
'Complex and engrossing; fans of George R.R. Martin and Joe
Abercrombie should particularly take note' - Publisher's Weekly 'A
truly epic read full of intrigue and betrayal anchored in wonderful
characters' - John Gwynne, author of MALICE EVERY CROWN IS
TARNISHED BY THE BLOOD OF AMBITION. In a divided kingdom, some will
do anything to seize the crown. A BASTARD LORD, rising up against
his tyrant cousin, sheds more blood than he bargained for. A ROYAL
CHILD, believed dead, sets his eyes on regaining his father's
stolen throne. A DUKE'S WIDOW, defending her daughter, defies the
ambitious lord who'd control them both. And TWO BROTHERS, divided
by ambition, will learn the true meaning of treachery. All of this
will come to pass, and nothing will remain as it once was. Royal
houses will fall, empires will be reborn, and those who seek the
Falcon Throne will pay for it in blood. Nobody is innocent. Every
crown is tarnished. Welcome to the start of a major new epic
fantasy series from the million-copy bestselling Karen Miller.
Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent
Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of
Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman's Children The
Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne
Prince of Glass
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