Braid Of Feathers

Author : Frank Pommersheim
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520919150
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Braid of Feathers written by Frank Pommersheim and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997-03-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ambitious and moving book, Frank Pommersheim, who lived and worked on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation for ten years, challenges the dominant legal history of American Indians and their tribes—a history that concedes far too much power to the laws and courts of the "conqueror." Writing from the perspective of the reservation and contemporary Indian life, Pommersheim makes an urgent call for the advancement of tribal sovereignty and of tribal court systems that are based on Indian culture and values. Taking as its starting point the cultural, spiritual, and physical nature of the reservation, Braid of Feathers goes on to trace the development of Indian law from the 1770s to the present. Pommersheim considers the meaning of justice from the indigenous point of view. He offers a trenchant analysis of the tribal courts, stressing the importance of language, narrative, and story. He concludes by offering a "geography of hope,"one that lies in the West, where Native Americans control a significant amount of natural resources, and where a new ethic of development and preservation is emerging within the dominant society. Pommersheim challenges both Indians and non-Indians to forge an alliance at the local level based on respect and reciprocity—to create solidarity, not undo difference.

Author : Leon Shaskolsky Sheleff
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136326154
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Future of Tradition written by Leon Shaskolsky Sheleff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent years have seen an increased interest in the variety of cultures co-existing within one state, and a growing acknowledgement of the values ensconced in pluralistic social structures. this book examines the manner in which indigenous people can function in modern states, preserving their traditional customs, while simultaneously adapting aspects of their culture to the challenges posed by modern life. Whereas it was formerly assumed that these tribal frameworks were doomed to extinction, and some states even encouraged such a process, there has been a revival in their vitality, linked to a recognition of their rights. The book offers a comprehensive survey of various aspects of tribal life, focusing on political issues such as the meaning of sovereignty, legal issues dealing with the role of custom and social issues concerned with sustaining communal life. A focused study is made of a whole series of legal factors, relating to possession and ownership of land, religious rites, the nature of polygamous marriages, the assertion of group rites, the manner of peacefully resolving disputes and allied questions. Recent judicial decisions are analysed as a reflection of the far-reaching changes that have taken place, in a process that has seen the former disregard of basic rights of indigenous people being replaced by an awareness of the injustices perpetrated in the past and a willingness to seek to redress them. The comparison between approaches of different English-speaking countries provides an account of interwoven developments.

Author : Woman's Institute Library of Millinery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Millinery Materials written by Woman's Institute Library of Millinery and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Author : Woman's institute of domestic arts and sciences. Department of millinery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woman's Institute Reference Library ... V. A7-A9 written by Woman's institute of domestic arts and sciences. Department of millinery and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Patricia Read
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849942013
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 New Milanese Lace Patterns written by Patricia Read and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the co-author of two previous Batsford lace titles comes a collection of 50 stunning lace patterns that showcase the delicate beauty of this ever-popular lace. Traditionally, the ornate braids that make up Milanese lace were used in long, convoluted floral patterns, but they are also easily adapted for use in more modern designs. This new book of patterns contains both traditional and modern examples, and the author experiments with different decorative styles - for example, Celtic lettering that is vibrant with the colours of original Celtic art, taken into a new dimension with the addition of Milanese braids. Exquisite miniatures in a Japanese style will be a challenge even for the most experienced lacemaker: the smallest patterns are not necessarily the easiest! Other patterns include flowers, scrolls, leaves and butterflies, plus some more unusual designs: dragons, a picture depicting the legend of Arion and the dolphin, and a spectacular piece featuring the mythical seven-headed Hydra. There is a good range of patterns, including both prickings and photographs of the finished pieces, suitable for abilities ranging from beginner to advanced.

Author : Gary Paulsen
Publisher : Yearling
ISBN 13 : 030780416X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mr. Tucket written by Gary Paulsen and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is heading west on the Oregon Trail with his family by wagon train. When he receives a rifle for his birthday, he is thrilled that he is being treated like an adult. But Francis lags behind to practice shooting and is captured by Pawnees. It will take wild horses, hostile tribes, and a mysterious one-armed mountain man named Mr. Grimes to help Francis become the man who will be called Mr. Tucket.

Author : Virginia C. Patty
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hats and how to Make Them written by Virginia C. Patty and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jason Mankey
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738769363
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Witch's Book of Spellcraft written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Spellcraft Whether you desire love, money, luck, or protection, this book includes the techniques you need to manifest your will in the world. This fascinating collection of magick covers everything from moon energy and herbs to creative visualization and poppets. Learn how to write your own spells or practice some that are tried-and-true. This book includes nearly a hundred spells from the four authors, as well as contributing Witches such as Madame Pamita, Astrea Taylor, Thorn Mooney, and others. The Witch's Book of Spellcraft shares enchantments for spiritual cleansing, driving away enemies, bonding with your animal companion, and other specific needs. You will discover magickal uses for candles, crystals, knots, oils, incense, and much more. With expert advice on so many types of magick, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a well-loved part of your collection.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1226 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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