Reviews: Hecho En Tejas: Texas-Mexican Folk Arts and Crafts This book is a comprehensive guide to traditional crafts from Texas and Mexico. The author provides detailed information about each item's history, materials used, and techniques involved in making them. This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the rich cultural heritage of this region. The photography is stunning and captures the beauty of these handmade items. Overall, Hecho En Tejas is a must-read for anyone who appreciates folk art. Attracting Native Pollinators: The Xerces Society Guide This guide provides practical advice on how to create habitats that attract native pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It covers topics such as plant selection, garden design, and natural pest control. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to help protect these important insects and their ecosystems. The author's expertise in the subject matter shines through in this informative guide. Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies This book provides an overview of the threats facing bees and butterflies, including habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. It also offers practical solutions for how individuals can help protect these important insects. The author is a leading expert in the field and provides valuable insights into the challenges facing North America's pollinators. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about this critical issue and what they can do to make a difference. Cultural Resistance and Security from Below: Power and Escape through Capoeira (Routledge Studies in Development and Society) This book provides an in-depth look at the history and practice of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. The author explores how this art form has been used as a means of cultural resistance and escape from oppression. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the history and significance of capoeira. Capoeira (Sport in the Global Society) This book provides an overview of capoeira, including its origins, techniques, and cultural significance. The author also explores how this art form has spread around the world and been adapted for different contexts. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about capoeira or simply enjoy some stunning photographs of this beautiful martial art in action. Travelers Rest (Images of America) This book provides a historical overview of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, including its founding, growth, and development over the years. The author also includes photographs that capture the beauty of this small town and its people. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the history and culture of this charming Southern town. A Boyhood Dream Realized: Half a Century of Texas Culture, One Newspaper Column at a Time (Texas Folklore Society Extra Book) This book provides a collection of newspaper columns written by the author over the course of several decades. The columns cover topics such as Texas history, folklore, and culture. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the unique character of this great state. Vickery's Folk Flora This book provides a comprehensive guide to native plants found in North America. The author includes detailed information about each plant's identification, habitat, and uses. This book is perfect for anyone interested in botany or simply wants to learn more about the flora of this region. Gravesend Brooklyn: Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay (Images of America) This book provides a historical overview of Gravesend, Brooklyn, including its founding, growth, and development over the years. The author also includes photographs that capture the beauty of this small town and its people. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the history and culture of this charming Brooklyn neighborhood. Albert Henry Krehbiel (1873-1945): American Impressionist, Muralist and Art Educator, Built in Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) This book provides a biography of Albert Henry Krehbiel, an artist who spent much of his career in Texas. The author explores Krehbiel's work as an impressionist painter, muralist, and art educator. This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history of art in Texas or simply wants to learn more about this fascinating artist. Built in Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) This book provides a historical overview of the construction industry in Texas, including its growth, development, and challenges over the years. The author also includes photographs that capture the beauty of these buildings and their architectural significance.