Inkpaduta, a prominent leader of the Santee Sioux, played a crucial role in key battles on the northern Great Plains, notably Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn. His legacy is marked by the infamous Spirit Lake Massacre in 1857, where he led an attack on white settlers, cementing his reputation as one of the most brutal Sioux leaders. The book explores his life, the conflicts of the era, and the complexities of his leadership amidst the turbulent history of Native American resistance.
You're having fun on your tropical trip. But as you dash to catch your flight home, your dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare. Your plane crashes in the Himalayas! You're charged by a rhino in India! A rip current in Australia sucks you out to sea! What do you do! In each situation, you'll have a choice to make-and the actions you choose will determine whether you make it home. See if you've got what it takes to get yourself out of life-or-death encounters with wild animals, national disasters, freak accidents, and just plain bad luck. In a world of danger, will you survive? Book jacket.
Calling landlubbers and swashbucklers alike! Inside Pirate Ship explores everything you need to take to the seas, from swabbing the deck to walking the plank. Alongside beautiful illustrations and photographs, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many nooks and crannies of the classic pirate ship.Though piracy's golden age was in the 1700s, many still long for a life searching for treasure. From famous pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, to precious plunder like Spanish coins and colorful jewels, to the less glamorous tasks of climbing dangerous ropes or cleaning dirty decks, Inside Pirate Ship takes you deck by deck into the scourge of the sea. Get a fascinating glimpse into how these crews lived, worked, and attacked . You will be amazed by everything from the sky-high crow's nest, to the billowing sails, to the teeny-tiny sleeping quarters.When it comes to hidden treasure, there's always somewhere else to look!The Inside Out series also Inside Human Body , Inside Shark , Inside T-Rex , Inside Mummy , Inside Horse , and Inside Medieval Castle .
With contributions from prominent figures in art and fashion, including Germano Celant and Ingrid Sischy, alongside stunning photographs by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel, this volume pays tribute to a revered genius of design. Versace's impact on fashion and popular culture is profound, especially following his tragic death. He drew inspiration from contemporary artists and early 20th-century modern masters. This work chronicles the evolution of the Versace aesthetic and highlights the various ways art influenced his style. By referencing illustrious artists like Picasso, Kandinsky, and Léger, as well as more recent figures such as Jim Dine, David Hockney, and Roy Lichtenstein, Versace blended history, pop culture, and his unique sensibilities to forge his signature look. His passion for art, combined with a visionary imagination, has resulted in a vibrant body of work—one of the most original creative legacies of our time. This richly illustrated volume offers an insightful exploration of the diverse sources of Versace's inspiration. Germano Celant is known for his role in the 1997 Biennale di Venezia, while Ingrid Sischy was the editor of Interview. Richard Martin serves as curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.