Exploring the evolution of tattooing in Western culture, this book delves into its dual identity as an art form and a profession. It chronicles the societal perceptions of tattoos, highlighting their transformation from taboo to mainstream acceptance. The narrative includes profiles of influential tattoo artists and their contributions, as well as the techniques and styles that have emerged over time. By examining cultural shifts and personal stories, it offers a comprehensive understanding of tattooing's significance and impact in contemporary society.
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Sidney Poitier, a Black actor whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Billy Stanley, Elvis Presley's stepbrother, shares the untold story of the
iconic singer's Christian faith--its deep influence on his music, films,
relationships, commitment to his family and fans, and his love for the Gospel.
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For generations, Jamaicans have harnessed the immense natural healing properties of the plants that grow wild in the woodlands and also in cottage gardens on the island. With the rise globally of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the consequent burden on healthcare systems, the incorporation of natural herbal remedies that offer health advantages and promote well-being are a welcome addition to the toolkit in the management, prevention and control of illnesses and ailments. In Healing Herbs of Jamaica, bestselling author Ivelyn Harris draws on her years of knowledge and experience as a herbalist to share how herbs can enhance health. Comprehensive yet practical, Healing Herbs of Jamaica profiles over 50 plants; each detailed with a short description, an outline of the traditional uses as well as suggested easy-to-prepare remedies for various ailments and recipes for enjoyment. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of the plants showcasing nature's vitality and augmented with personal anecdotes, readers are taken on a journey down the garden path to growing, gathering, and using herbs to nourish the body, encourage healing, strengthen immunity by boosting the intake of vitamins and minerals and supporting overall health and wellness. Ivelyn Harris is a Jamaican Maroon descendant and has been a traditional herbalist for over 40 years practising from her cottage in the foothills of the Blue and John Crow Mountains.
Counterterrorism expert Rita Katz reveals a new generation of terrorist
movements that don't just use the internet, but exist almost entirely on it.
From ISIS to QAnon, Saints and Soldiers pinpoints the approaches needed for a
new era in which arrests and military campaigns alone cannot stop these
threats.
This volume tells the story of the development and the organization of Ottoman
libraries from the fourteenth through the twentieth century. The book surveys
the phases through which the history of Ottoman libraries evolved and lays out
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In 1881, a writer in the Saturday Review called tattooing 'an art without a
history'. 'No-one', it went on, 'has made it the business of his life to study
the development of tattooing.' Until now.
This book follows the historical trajectory of African Americans and their
relationship with the Mississippi River dating back to the 1700s and ending
with Hurricane Katrina and the still-contested Delta landscape. číst celé
