A saga of the first Americans, telling the story of the vision-filled man who, with the help of a courageous woman, led his people from their old world to a new life in prehistoric North America.

New insights into the changing human attitudes towards wild nature through the depiction of wolves in human culture and heritage. Few animals arouse such strong opinion as the wolf. It occupies a contested, ambiguous, yet central role in human culture and heritage. It appears as both an inspirational emblem of the wild and an embodiment of evil. Offering a mirror to different human attitudes, beliefs, and values, the wolf is, arguably, the species that plays the greatest role in shaping our views on what nature is or should be. North America and, more recently, Europe have witnessed a remarkable return of the grey wolf (Canis lupus, and its close relative the Eurasian wolf, Canis lupus lupus) to eco-systems. The essays collected here explore aspects of this recovery, and consider the history, literature and myth surrounding this iconic species. There are chapters on wolf taxonomy, including the coywolf, the red wolf, and the many faces of the dingo. We also meet the Tasmanian wolf and encounter Nazi Werewolves from Outer Space. The book explores the challenges of separating fact from fiction and superstition, and our willingness to co-exist with large carnivores in the twenty-first century. Biologists, historians, anthropologists, cultural theorists, conservationists and museologists will all find riches in the detail presented in this wolf collection.

Discover all the different practices and beliefs of Brujeria that make it so popular. Brujeria has been a worldwide phenomenon that has managed to change over the years. Mexican culture has always been greatly influenced by Latin American culture and traditions. It forms an integral part of what we know as Latin America. Brujeria’s origins and its long-lasting impact has shaped Mexican society in more ways than one. From being a beacon of hope for women in society to carving out a niche for Latinos, Brujeria has always been much more than just witchcraft.

Ceremonies are a valuable part of the Order of the Arrow. In the Ordeal ceremony, candidates learn about the principles of the OA. The Brotherhood ceremony seals the vows taken during the Ordeal and commits the member to a life of service. No matter what the ceremony, it is important to continually focus on how to best maintain and improve the quality of the ceremonies and the ceremonial teams. In a guide to building and improving Order of the Arrow ceremonial teams, Dennis DuBois shares a plethera of information that explores native Woodlands people and cultures, complex safety requirements, the ways ceremonial actors can personalize character development, and methods for improving the staging of ceremonies that also offers ways additional members can participate (props, makeup, and drum and sound). Included are tips on memorizing parts and delivering lines, costuming and care, and presentation. The Red Wolf’s Way is a comprehensive handbook that includes practical tips on how to build and improve Order of the Arrow ceremonial teams.