Stuart A. Kallen

Long before Europeans explored the lands and waters above the Arctic Circle, several Inuit groups lived in this harsh, snowy landscape. They spoke different languages and developed unique ways to thrive in the ice and snow. These include making homes from whalebones and animals skins and hunting seals with spears through holes in the ice.Many Inuit still live in the Arctic. While many aspects of Arctic life have changed, the Inuit are working to preserve...

Discusses the cultural practices, religious beliefs, interaction with European settlers, and current lives of some of the native peoples of southern California, including the Ohlone, Yokuts, and Monache people.

The number of people working side gigs has been growing, and many more turned to side gigs as unemployment soared in 2020. Kallen provides a roadmap to the best opportunities and provides examples on ways to use social media and other tools to earn money on the side. -- adapted from publisher info and back cover. "The number people working side gigs has been growing. And many more turned to side gigs as unemployment soared in 2020. According to the...

Discusses historical origins, the teachings, practices, spread of Shinto into modern times.

Discusses the lives of such famous male comedians as Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy and Jim Carrey, including adversities each has endured before and after establishing themselves as veteran celebrities in their careers.

Discusses the origins of jazz, famed jazz musicians, musical movements within the genre, and jazz's influence on rock 'n' roll.

Examines the history or reggae, including its origin and its worldwide influence.

Learn the story and meet the people of Latin music. Presents a profile of the history of Latin music and its influences on other genres of music throughout the twentieth century.

Examines musical genres ranging from Western classical to rock and roll, focusing on the music, the musicians, the instruments, and on music's place in cultural history.