This cultural history examines the functions of public rituals in colonial Mexico City, often totaling as many as 100 celebrations in a year.

This history of Casa Boker, one of the first department stores in Mexico City, and its German owners provides important insights into Mexican and immigration history since the late nineteenth century.

The critically acclaimed 110-minute film Alambrista (1977) depicts the harsh realities of Mexican life on both sides of the border. For this release, a group of scholars has packaged a new director's cut of the film with a book of essays devoted to immigration and the U.S.-Mexican borderlands and an enhanced CD of the sound track.

A collection of photographs and first-hand observations of life among the Navaho and Hopi in the early 20th century. "A most valuable historical resource."-American Indian Quarterly

A beautifully illustrated book on the origins and history of traditional Hispanic tinwork.

Anaya shares his memories of the incident which inspired Tortuga in the new Afterword of this 25th anniversary edition of his literary classic.

This translation of part of the diary of a 17th century Peruvian mystic includes the convent life of slaves and former slaves and baroque Catholic spiritual experiences from the perspective of a woman of color.

This story of the conflicts between humans and coyotes reminds us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.

In this biography of Max Evans, learn why Charles Champlin, Entertainment Arts editor emeritus, Los Angeles Times said, "Max Evans is one of these guys you can take anywhere…and still be ashamed of him."

Scholars representing several disciplines examine how patterns and symmetry are expressed and resonate in a variety of man's creations and cultures.

Villagra's epic poem of Oñate's entry into New Mexico in 1598 is available again in this beautiful bilingual edition.

Ben Daitz's first novel is situated at the intersection of the best of intentions and the worst of consequences, uniting the diverse strands of life in the modern Southwest.

The impact of slavery in 19th century Brazil is examined through the life of one typical slave owner who was also a former slave.

The life stories of many individuals are woven together to tell the history of the American West from the earliest days of westward expansion to the twentieth century.

The Joan Jensen-Darlis Miller Prize recognizes outstanding scholarship on gender and women's history in the West. The winning essays are collected here for the first time in one volume.

Florence Lister, one of archaeology's eminent authorities, presents the long and colorful history of exploration in the Mesa Verde area of the American Southwest.

In the fifth Cherokee tale in the Grandmother Stories series, Ji-Stu the Rabbit thinks he has caught the Chief of the Wood Ducks, but soon wonders who caught who?

Mindful that the student reading this book is probably learning about New Mexico history for the first time, this volume's abundant illustrations and engaging text will spark and sustain readers' interest.

Este libro introduce los estudiantes que leen y hablan en espanol a la historia del estado de Nuevo Mexico.

The story of the thirteen-year effort to add the 49th and 50th states to the Union.

The long history of the politically symbolic use of the bodies, or body parts, of martyred heroes in Latin America.

This bilingual story of a grandfather's and grandson's faith, hope, and love is to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

This interweaving of folklore, history, and science tells the seven-century story of the importance of corn in the Americas.

An international study of cultural relationships with built environments.

This guide contains detailed descriptions of and background for many Pueblo Indian ceremonies that occur year-round in New Mexico.

The resource guide includes lesson plans keyed to the state's instructional standards for social studies, student activities and exercises, as well as tests and answer keys.

The resource guide, for the Spanish edition, includes lesson plans keyed to the state's instructional standards for social studies, answers to section and chapter reviews, four different types of student activity worksheets, tests and answer keys, bibliographies, and resource suggestions.

Ambassador Ortiz's memoir of over four decades in the U.S. foreign service, including behind-the-scenes encounters with international leaders.

Niederman's first novel finds a cosmopolitan woman returning to her small ranching community roots and struggling with memories.

Practices of traditional Mexican folk healers, "curanderos," in the American Southwest as well as their native country.

The structure, politics, and financing of education in New Mexico today.

The first history of women's contributions to the Spanish colonization of the New World.

A presentation of the most commonly encountered species of flora and fauna and ecological features found in New Mexico's Sandia Mountains.

Biographies of and a collection of writings by women who, for various reasons, found themselves living in New Mexico Territory, from the mid-nineteenth century to the beginning of World War I.

This easy-to-use Navajo dictionary is intended primarily for Navajo children learning to read and write the language in bilingual classrooms, but it is also useful for anyone wanting to learn Navajo.

The story of a sixteen-year-old Apache boy, a fourteen-year-old Anglo girl, and the horse they share, unbeknownst to each other.

A biography and a complete bibliography of New Mexico's leading independent historian.

Profiles of six remarkable women writers and artists whose work was shaped significantly by their relationship with New Mexico.

Michelene Pesantubbee explores the changing roles of Choctaw women from pre-European contact to the twentieth century.

A history of the German presence in the American Southwest, from the mid-nineteenth century through the World War I era.