New Mexico Books

While I admire the "straight" photography of Adams, Weston, and the Farm Security Administration photographs of the 1930's. Now that I am older, I am drawn to the romantic, soft and somewhat dreamy photographs associated with "pictorialism." I found some examples in an old book by Paul L. Anderson. Anderson also mentions a "Struss Pictorial Lens." I would find examples of "pictorialism" at museum shows. Later I found a book entitled "Pictorialism in California" with wonderful photograhps. However, this book about Karl Struss is wonderful. Particularly his still photography prior to 1918. Struss' work with night and architectural scenes are wonderful! A revelation. He didn't "do" figures well. But any photographer interested in the history of photograhy will find a visual feast. The book is well produced and high quality images. This book explores an interesting person, who for various reasons, remains almost unknown today.

this book of poetry is amazing! It's so sad to think that the revolution these poets died for was destroyed by US imperialism. These poems remind us of the real lifes and hopes of ordinary Nicaraguans before and during the Sandanista liberation.

You don't notice it at first, but the plane on the cover of this book is on ski's, except that the tail ski has been knocked off and the tail of the plane is dragging on the snow. VX6, the Antartctic air squadron had an accident eight times that of the rest of Naval aviation in the rest of the world.

This was the time of the Cold War, it was also the time of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) in which the Vanguard rocket was going to launch the world's first satellite.

This book talks about the authors experiences during (mostly) the 1960-62 time frame. It was different then. Now if you want to see the south pole just go on the net (www.cmdl.noaa.gov/obop/spo/livecamera.html) or do a search on "south pole camera." Quite a number of the authors friends and associates died in Antarctica. It was then, and still is a rather dangerous place.

This is quite a tale of the search for scientific knowledge.

This study guide is well-researched and an excellent reference for aspiring teachers as they prepare for certification. The book is aligned to New Mexico's outlined guidelines for elementary educators, and it provides specific information for the skills creating each competency. Written by teachers, this practical guide covers the basics of elementary subjects including Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, and more. Whether used for a new teacher just entering the classroom or as a reference during your teaching career, this book is a must-have for teachers!

As a project manager for XAMonline, I can honestly say we have really worked to bring you the nest NM study guide. Our research revealed exactly what your state exam is looking for, and we wrote text to match its requirements. This should mean less research for you, and more time focused on the topics you truly need to know. Good luck!

The practical, well-researched information provided is up-to date with the current standards specifically assessed on the NMTA Reading 13. This study guide is sure to provide you with enough information to be very well prepared for the test and yet still be used as a reference in your teaching career. This product ships fast! If you like this book, you might also be interested in NMTA Elementary Education 11.

Everything you need to know for New Mexico's test is in here. The publisher appears to follow the guidelines for each state, so it is a state specific test. I like the included sample exam for additional preparation.

Robert McPherson's The Northern Navajo Frontier 1860-1900: Expansion Through Adversity is an amazing and informative examination of how the Navajos successfully defended and expanded their territory in an era when most Native Americans lost their lands. Focusing on the northern frontier borderlands and the "aggressive defensive" used to hold on to them, largely without making war, The Northern Navajo Frontier 1860-1900 is a revealing look at how it is possible for a people to survive even when they are outnumbered and outgunned. The scholarly, college-level text is meticulously researched and preoccupied with truly understanding what was truly happening on the Northern Navajo Frontier and why during the specified period of 40 years. A most fascinating and thought-provoking study, The Northern Navajo Frontier 1860-1900 is an impressive and welcome addition to Native American history reading lists and reference collections.

This pathbreaking volume recasts the history of Texans of Mexican origin. Drawing upon seldom-used data from decennial censuses of 1850 through 1900, Stewart and De Leon seek the key reasons why ethnic inequalities of social status, work, income, and literacy emerged in nineteenth-century Texas.

Despite liberal democratic tradition enshrined in notions of equality on the frontier, Texas became a land of "not room enough" for Tejanos. In the years from 1850 to 1900, frontier society in Texas gave way to modernity and a market-driven economy. New opportunities evolved, and while both Anglos and Mexicans sought to profit, Texans of Mexican origin did not share equitably in new benefits.

By exploring the dynamics of socioeconomic transition in Texas, the authors offer reasons for this result, while also reflecting on the resourcefulness and resilience of Tejanos as they carved out a place for themselves in a rapidly changing enviroment.
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"What is thinking?" That is the question with which author Vera John-Steiner opens this definitely thought-provoking book. It is a tall order to fill, but she does so both with insight and eloquence by studying experienced, productive thinkers. I have read this book twice because it is so full of gems I could not seem to collect them all in one visit. One of the biggest strengths of the book is that it provides the depth needed by academic researchers as well as the accessibility of language and explanation most non-academic readers prefer. She examines how thinking develops, the emotional and intellectual intensity of creative work, the tools creative thinkers use, and the similarities and differences among "languages of the mind" such as words, images, music and models. She bases her ideas on the reflective sources of thinkers themselves ­ more than 100 interviews, plus letters, journals, works in progress, biographies and autobiographies ­ sources which have been neglected by behavior scientists in the past but have proved invaluable for illuminating the succinct, telegrammatic thought processes or "inner shorthands into artistically and intellectually convincing achievements." By using in-depth analyses of these self-reports and "working papers" of great minds in the arts and sciences, John-Steiner shows that creativity (1) requires sustained effort (it is not an instantaneous "aha" as it is sometimes portrayed) and (2) is not a product of "lone genius" but of social scaffolding, interaction and apprenticeship. Creativity, like this book, is a journey of wonder, exploration, evaluation and novel ideas that is well worth taking.