The rich artistic traditions of Alaska Natives are the subject of this landmark volume, which examines the work of the premier Alaska artists of the twentieth century. Ranging across the state from the islands of the Bering Sea to the interior forests, Alaska Native Art provides a living context for beadwork and ivory carving, basketry and skin sewing. Examples of work from Tlingit, Aleutian Islanders, Pacific Eskimo, Athabascan, Yupik, and Inupiaq artists make this volume the most comprehensive study of Alaskan art ever published. Alaska Native Art examines the concept of tradition in the modern world. Alaska Native Art is a volume to treasure, a tribute to the incredible vision of Alaska's artists and to the enduring traditions of all of Alaska's Native peoples.

This book is another in the series of Official Alaskan Artists Series Puzzle Books, made in Alaska, by Alaskans. The books feature a wealth of information about Alaska, nature, animals and all Alaska has to offer. In this book, you'll learn about the wonderful polar bear while being entertained with easy Sudoku puzzles for both young and old. Alaska Artists Series: Midnight Sun Sudoku! is all about enjoying the wonderful beast the polar bear is and challenging your mind with easy Sudoku puzzles! If you love Sudoku, and enjoy simple, easy puzzles, plus you want to learn a few things about the polar bear, this is the book for you. Written and illustrated by Alaskan authors who have seen polar bears up close, this book has over 200 easy Sudoku puzzles, plus just as many interesting, rarely known polar bear facts to keep you entertained. It's the perfect gift book for anyone who loves bears, loves Alaska, and loves Sudoku puzzles. Nothing is more fun than lazy days in the summer sun doing Sudoku. Add to that fun that you also learn something about the most majestic beast on earth, and you've got the perfect Sudoku book. Midnight Sun Sudoku is for Sudoku and Bear Lovers eerywhere. In this whimsical book you'll not only learn lots about the polar bear, the Lord of the Arctic, but you'll also have fun solving the over 200 puzzles found in the book. Each page has interesting polar bear facts and two puzzles on a page. Sammy the Seal is there to give you hints in case you get stuck, but there's no cheating because there are no answers in the book! Each puzzle has only one solution. The puzzles are considered 'Challengingly Easy'. The cover of the book is adorned by award-winning artist NorikoSenshu's artwork. Her playful, colorful and detailed depiction of the polar bear resting in the Arctic's Midnight Sun makes this a great gift book for anyone who is a fan of Alaska, the Arctic or the beautiful Polar Bear. Noriko spent 16 years in Alaska teaching, painting, skiing and creating amazing artwork of the 'beasts of the North'. This book is one in a series of 'Bear Sudoku Books', that include Summer Sudoku and Killer Sudoku.

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Jeff Schultz and Jon Van Zyle are two artists and long-time friends that live and work in Alaska. Jeff, a photographer, and Jon, an artist, are both longtime Alaskans, well-known for their respective art forms and each with a deep love for the natural world, adventure, and the wilds of the Last Frontier.For over forty years, both men have been drawn to the same subjects. Now they have joined forces to share their favorite visions of our Great Land. Double Vision Alaska, captures the essence of their home through camera and paintbrush, and sometimes a combination of both. They invite you to wander through their four seasons of breathtaking images that capture the imagination of all who visit or reside here in the last frontier.The artists' wives, Joan Schultz and Jona Van Zyle wrote the mosaic of text adding insight into the creativity and dedication of their husbands' work pursuits.

This book is another in the series of Official Alaskan Artists Series Puzzle Books, made in Alaska, by Alaskans. The books feature a wealth of information about Alaska, nature, animlas and all Alaska has to offer. In this book, you'll learn about moose while being entertained with very easy Sudoku puzzles for both young and old. Alaska Artists Series: Moosin' Along with Easy Sudokus! is all about enjoying the wonderful beast the Moose is and challenging your mind with easy Sudoku puzzles! If you love Sudoku, and enjoy simple, easy puzzles, plus you want to learn a few things about Moose, this is the book for you. Written and illustrated by Alaskan authors who have run into a few moose or two in their time, this book has over 100 easy Sudoku puzzles, plus just as many interesting, rarely known moose facts to keep you entertained. It's the perfect gift book for anyone who loves moose, loves Alaska, and loves Sudoku puzzles. The cover of the book is similar to the license plates you'll see as you drive around the great state of Alaska. The beautiful illustration of a moose as it moseys along stands out against the backgound of the sunset as the sun sets in the land of the midnight sun. A great gift book for anyone who has visited Alaska or is thinking of visiting Alaska. It's also a great book for kids who want to challenge their logical skills plus learn something about moose!

The University of Alaska Museum's collection of Alaskan art ranges from 2,000-year-old ivory carvings to paintings done in the 1990s. LOOKING NORTH presents 138 of the Museum's most treasured works. The book also engages the reader intellectually, challenging him or her to see each piece from multiple perspectives. 146 illustrations, 135 in color.

In this beautifully illustrated children’s book, a heartwarming tale of motherly love unfolds in the Arctic north. In a timeless and universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The lyrical text introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture, while at the same time showing that the special love that exists between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place. The story is complemented by graphically stunning illustrations featuring whales, wolves, puffins, and sled dogs. This tender and reassuring book is one that both parents and children will turn to again and again.