Mississippian copper plates, or plaques, are plain and repousséd plates of beaten copper crafted by peoples of the various regional expressions of the Mississippian culture between 800 to 1600 CE. They have been found as artifacts in in the American Midwest and Southeast. The plates, found as far afield as Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, were instrumental in the development of the archaeological concept known as the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex. Some of the..
Witchcraft (also called witchery or spellcraft) broadly means the practice of, and belief in, magical skills and abilities that are able to be exercised individually, by designated , or by persons with the necessary esoteric secret knowledge. Witchcraft is a complex concept that varies culturally and societally, therefore it is difficult to define with precision definition&ots=aw4oz13kOS&sig=2CWBjLB2TIsUt1aNz_nyUPxOf5E&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=witchcraft definition&f=false Witchcraft in the Middle Ages, ..
A kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress combination that originated from the court of the Javanese Majapahit Kingdom, and is traditionally worn by women in Indonesia, Straits Chinese, Singapore, Brunei, Burma, southern Thailand, Cambodia and the southern part of the Mindanao. It is sometimes made from sheer material such as silk, thin cotton or semi-transparent nylon or polyester, adorned with brocade or floral pattern embroidery. A kebaya is usually worn with a sarong, or a batik kain panjang, or other tr..
The Ozarks (also referred to as Ozarks Mountain Country, the Ozark Mountains, and the Ozark Plateau) are a physiographic and geologic highland region of the central United States. It covers much of the southern half of Missouri and an extensive portion of northwestern and north central Arkansas. The region also extends westward into northeastern Oklahoma and extreme southeastern Kansas. The Shawnee Hills of southwest Illinois, which lie near the eastern edge of this region, are commonly called the "Illin..
History (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation") is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans. It is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about these events. The term includes cosmic, geologic, and organic history, but is often generically implied to mean human history. Scholars who write about history are called . Events occurring prior to wr..
Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر , , "festival of breaking of the fast") ξ1 is an important religious holiday celebrated by worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting ( sawm). The religious Eid is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shaw..
Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has a movie production arm, Random House Films, of which the most recent release was One Day. The company is also creating story content for media including video games, social networks on the web, and mobile platforms.
Goddesses in World Culture brings readers the fascinating stories of close to 100 of the world's goddesses, ranging from the immediately recognizable to the obscure. These figures, many of whom derive from ancient cultures and civilizations, serve as point..
Dhooleka S. Raj explores the complexities of ethnic minority cultural change in this incisive examination of first- and second-generation middle-class South Asian families living in London. Challenging prevalent understandings of ethnicity that equate comm..
Out There addresses the question of cultural marginalization - the process through which various groups are excluded from access to and participation in the dominant culture. It is a wide-ranging anthology that juxtaposes diverse points of view on issues o..
Within popular culture studies, one finds discussions about quantitative sociology, Marxism, psychoanalysis, myth criticism, feminism, and semiotics, but hardly a word on the usefulness of phenomenology, the branch of philosophy concerned with human experi..
Managers and National Culture primarily looks at the role of managers in private-sector companies in fifteen advanced and newly industrializing nations throughout the world: the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Russia, Poland, Isra..
Extracts are taken from diverse sources such as political addresses, articles, interviews, oral histories and advertisements.Edited by academics who are highly experienced in the study and teaching of American Studies across a wide range of institutio..
Whether to keep your children safe or to fit your car into that tight parking space, the back-up camera gives you a window on the world behind your car. It's the perfect companion for your Magellan Safety Series1or RoadMate Pro 9165T GPS navigator. The Wir..
It has 17 vents for greater air circulation to keep your head cool. The helmet's ergonomic padding keeps the user comfortable. The side release buckles, make it easy to adjust and fasten the helmet. 97784 Features: V17 Childrens Helmet, Comfortable & Secur..
Whether to keep your children safe or to fit your car into that tight parking space, the back-up camera gives you a window on the world behind your car. It's the perfect companion for your Magellan Safety Series1or RoadMate Pro 9165T GPS navigator. The Wir..
The switch has 50-micron gold-plated connectors which ensure clean and clear transmission and is designed to work with PS/2 platform, also reducing the desktop clutter and is simple and reliable. F1DB102P2-B Features: 2-Port KVM Switch, Allows to Control 2..
It is a perfect solution to remove that unsightly hose bib deck fitting and rusty knob. This will enable you to connect your water hose in seconds. You can position this fitting close to your anchor windlass to clean muddy anchors, or locate one on each si..
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This is 71 minutes and 20 seconds of pure red screen. Nothing less and nothing more. Just pure new absurdism. Bring lights down and take time to reflect. Absolute tragedy now is built in new aesthetics where freedom of expression allows unique experiences...
A lightweight headband with leatherette padding and a choice between large acoustic foam ear pads or soft, removable leatherette covers, give you immediate wearing comfort.For a more natural conversation experienceSENNHEISER VOICE CLARITY If you work in a ..
It seems that today’s families have embraced this particular modern family which is anything but cookie cutter and is just as honest and complex as their own. The Pritchett clan has Jay sitting at the head a true guys’ guy experiencin..
Classic TV Favorites DVD Set Fifty of TV's best-ever westerns, dramas, comedies & more! Enjoy episodes from such classics as Dragnet, Bonanza, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Flash Gordon, Topper, Wagon Train, Sky King, The Beverly Hillbillies, and other favorites..
Two Brains and the Energy Monster want to turn the whole city into cheese! It's up to WordGirl to stop them even if it means missing her family feast and facing the consequences. - Best Fan Club Meeting Ever: TJ plans to divulge a secret about WordGirl to..
Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر , , "festival of breaking of the fast") ξ1 is an important religious holiday celebrated by worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting ( sawm). The religious Eid is the first and only day in the
Random House, Inc. is the largest general-interest trade book publisher in the world. It has been owned since 1998 by the German private media corporation Bertelsmann and has become the umbrella brand for Bertelsmann book publishing. Random House also has
History (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation") is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans. It is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the discovery, collection
