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This collection of essays encourages a critical evaluation of the concept of "Florida" as a cultural and geographical entity and the influences and effects of the numerous African and Africa American-
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“Words alone do not do Cuba justice. They depict only fragments of her mystery and beauty, her strength and fragility, her spirit and song. And so I turn to my cameras . . .”—from the introduction,Emb
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“A brilliantly collaged snapshot of the variety and wealth of literary criticism, and Joyce studies, today.”—Tony Thwaites, author ofJoycean Temporalities“Celebrates the multiplicity and sheer rampant
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Discusses the history, language, customs, and daily life of the Timucua Indians who lived in northern Florida and southern Georgia, and offers activities to reinforce information presented.
Dancing embodies cultural history and beliefs, and each dance carries with it features of the place where it originated. Influenced by different social, political, and environmental circumstances, dan
“An original contribution and an important one. Presents interesting and compelling case studies in the variability of colonialism and colonial encounters.”—Melissa S. Murphy, coedit
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Explores towns from Callahan to Key West, Florida, covering Florida's thirteen Atlantic counties and providing maps, historical and present-day photographs, and recommendations for places to visit, lo
Entanglements explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists, and whale advocates struggling to save both the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the livelihoods of
“Soulfully researched and elegantly written, the personal and the critical converge.”—Eliana S. Rivero, author ofDiscursos desde la diaspora“Timely and salient. In addition to tracing the trajectory o
“A refreshing and well-timed volume. Combines archaeological, historical, social, and paleopathological evidence and demonstrates the merits of this approach in defining the lives of children in the p
“This practical and convenient guide for novice and experienced cooks alike offers instructions with charming anecdotes and countless down-to-earth pointers for Spain’s most famous dishes!”—Studio 10
In this collection of narrative essays, nature writer Belleville explores the swamps, beaches, and jungles of Florida, investigates a shipwreck and a historical riverboat town, and searches for native
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“A diverse and thorough encyclopedia of terms, places, people, and issues relevant to Caribbean archaeology, past and present.”—Todd J. Braje, author of Modern Oceans, Ancient Sites “Spanning the Baha
No other book offers such colorful, complete, and reliable information about all aspects of selecting, growing, and maintaining the shrubs and small trees that thrive in the Florida landscape. Written
In the late nineteenth century, many Central American governments and countries sought to fill low-paying jobs and develop their economies by recruiting black American and West Indian laborers. Freder
