“A must-read for devotees of Virginia Woolf.”—Panthea Reid, author of Art and Affection: A Life of Virginia Woolf “This revealing book gives us a diarist with greater literary range than Pepys and aff
Eat, pray, love, sail—Journeys through the salt marsh “About as smart and lovely a maritime log as one could wish for! Frick-Ruppert dramatizes the rigors and wonders of sailing our southern coast wit
Every day before dawn they saddle their horses, coil their lariats and whips, and ride out to work the herds. They are Florida Cowboys—living legacies of the longest history of ranching in America. Th
Florida can seem like a child’s dream of paradise: endless sunny days, trips to the beach to swim and build sandcastles, bike riding without a jacket in the middle of January, and magical themeparks o
Many Bahamians may not think of themselves as part of the West Indies, but examining the history of migration from Barbados, Jamaica, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti and other parts of the West In
A vivid recollection of a groundbreaking beach community?“This book is both distinctive and valuable as one of the relatively few books on African Americans in Florida and as one of the even smaller n
"Leah Mary Cox's work is a major discovery for anyone interested in Florida history. Hyman and Masucci have presented us with a magnificent gift by revealing her life and work in this book."--Wayne W.
“A long overdue book that highlights issues of memory, scholarship, and the role of the archaeologist as part of a larger move to address the Cold War as a defining and significant period in human his
From Africa to Jamaica offers a new look at the Atlantic slave trade in its final years, fleshing out the historical portrait of the African men, women, and children who were sold in Jamaica and were
"They were Uncle Sam's smiling workers and they looked like all-American boys. There were at least 10,000 of them, deployed in 25 Florida camps between 1942 and 1946. They were also members o
For anyone who loves the old Florida and still has hope for the new"Should be required reading for everyone who calls Florida home."--Miami Herald"There is a richness and sadness in this book. . . . A
As Americans went about their daily lives in the 1990s, few could imagine what Iraqi men and women faced under the brutal sanctions imposed by the UN and enforced by the United States. Barbara Nimri A
From the foreword:"What is raw, alive, and essential about Florida is becoming more difficult to find, true; but it's still possible to encounter it, to experience it, and a good place to start is any
“The Wild East is a graceful, accurate, and, in its subdued way, a passionate account. The author calls it a ‘biography’ of the great Smokies and it does strike a more intimate note than similar histo
"Finally, a book about and by North America's Muslim woman. A book that examines the dualism within both Orientalism and Islam. A rich textual narrative of what it means to be a Muslim woman, who come
"Walther has given residents many new reasons to take up the trowel and head back to the garden. Her fresh look at plantings and plant care takes the work out of having an attractive landscape."--Thom
"A superb book—and one that is long overdue…. A fine sampling of a unique native American artistic heritage is laid out before you, in text and in pictures, in this exciting book."--Gordon R. Willey,
Until he won the Nobel Prize for the literature in 1988, little was known in the West about the life and literary accomplishments of Naguib Mahfouz, an Egyptian and the first Arab to receive the award
"A wonderfully concise yet complete survey of the background and status of Islamic revivalism in all of its various forms in each region."—SAIS Review "A rich and thoughtful study of one of the most s
The work of the 1960s Caracas-based art collective El Techo de la Ballena (The Roof of the Whale) was called "subversive" and "art terrorism" and seen as a threat to Venezuela’s national image as an e
“Brings together for the first time all the major sites of this part of the Maya world and helps us understand how the ancient Maya planned and built their beautiful cities. It will become both a hand
“Brings together for the first time all the major sites of this part of the Maya world and helps us understand how the ancient Maya planned and built their beautiful cities. It will become both a hand
The Bildungsroman is a genre novel whose territory is well traveled, that of a young and often alienated hero on the cusp of maturity, intent on discovering who he or she is and being true to that ide
“Because Chavez is breaking all of the rules, we are all struggling to be better informed about what he is up to and how to interpret his actions at home and abroad. Each of the essays sheds importan
Quick tips for busy gardeners"Walther has given residents many new reasons to take up the trowel and head back to the garden. Her fresh look at plantings and plant care takes the work out of
The Bildungsroman is a genre novel whose territory is well traveled, that of a young and often alienated hero on the cusp of maturity, intent on discovering who he or she is and being true to that ide
July 31, 1859My Angel of purity love and Goodness!Forgive this offence and I’ll be guilty of the like again the first time I feel like writing. You had as well bid the Sun cease to wander the earth wi
From Hillbilly Cat to the King of Rock and Roll “I don’t think there was a better time and place to be a teenager than in Florida in the 1950s. It was such a magical place. Elvis is part of what co
Examines current understandings of human population histories, adaptations, dietary changes, and health variations within the geographical context of ancient east Asia.
In Mullins's skillful hands, this simple pastry provides surprisingly compelling insights into our eating habits, our identity, and modern consumer culture.
Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.
“This outstanding book provides an original and well-documented perspective on the history of indigenous people in Chile. Essential.”—Choice “Deeply impressive. . . . illuminating. . . . outstanding.
