House of the Waterlily is a historical novel set in the world of the Late Classic Period Maya of the Southern Lowlands. Through the story of Lady Winik, a young Maya noble girl, the reader is immersed in the everyday world of the Maya
The narrative intertwines two storylines that connect artifacts and locations with the lives of ancestors and their descendants. By bridging the past and present, it encourages readers to explore personal connections in innovative and meaningful ways, inviting a deeper understanding of heritage and identity.
Traditional Cultural Properties and the Navajo Nation
Focusing on the cultural and religious significance of specific geographical sites to the Navajo Nation, the book explores the tension between preserving traditional cultural properties and the pressures of modernization. Carmean details the legal frameworks governing these sacred sites amid federal projects and examines the broader dilemma of sustainability faced by the Navajo as they navigate industrialization. Written for undergraduates and the general public, it offers insights into the complexities of cultural resource management and the quest for balance between tradition and change.