“Takes us on a journey to the heart and soul of Seminole life—the chickee. Dilley ably navigates archaeology, architecture, and oral history to tell the story of the Seminole house, from its origins, through its persistence in the face of modernization, and ending with a glimpse into the future.”—Ryan Wheeler, director, Robert S. Peabody Museum … Continue reading Thatched Roofs and Open Sides
Embracing Cuba
Stunning photographs from the once-forbidden island A photographer intrigued by tales of his parents’ long-ago journey to pre-revolutionary Cuba is the author behind our new photography book: Embracing Cuba. “Motley’s images of Cuba’s people, arts, design, and public life are remarkable.”—Ellen M. Harrington, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “One can immediately look at Motley’s … Continue reading Embracing Cuba
Fifty Years of Justice
Today we are pleased to announce the publication of Fifty Years of Justice: A History of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida by James Michael Denham, professor of history at Florida Southern College and the director of the Lawton M. Chiles Center for Florida History. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of … Continue reading Fifty Years of Justice
Celebrating Law Day with “Privacy in the New Media Age”: Intern Guest Post
by Becky Odell, Sales and Marketing Intern Today is Law Day! In honor, we're celebrating with Jon L. Mills's new book, Privacy in the New Media Age! Marketing intern Becky Odell, completing her master of science in management at the University of Florida, has been working closely with Mills's book. Having volunteered for political campaigns, including the … Continue reading Celebrating Law Day with “Privacy in the New Media Age”: Intern Guest Post
The Archaeology of Race in the Northeast
"A thorough and thoughtful analysis of the material dimensions of life along the color line. The collection helps us reimagine the ways race has shaped the apparently prosaic landscapes of the various reaches of the Northeast."—Paul Mullins, author of The Archaeology of Consumer Culture "A fantastic collection of cases and an amazing cross section of … Continue reading The Archaeology of Race in the Northeast
The Archaeology of Ethnogenesis, Revised Edition
“Compelling new evidence, careful documentation, and an artfully woven narrative make The Archaeology of Ethnogenesis a path-breaking book for sociocultural scholars as well as for general readers interested in the politics of identity, ethnicity, gender, and the colonial and U.S. Western history.”—Transforming Anthropology “Voss’s lucid explanations of method and theory make the book accessible to … Continue reading The Archaeology of Ethnogenesis, Revised Edition
Modern Arab Art
NOW IN PAPERBACK! "An in-depth look at the difference between 'Islamic art' and 'Arab art' and well as the inherent similarities. The book offers further examinations into Arab creativity, modernity and tradition, Arab Cultures, nationalism, the influence of Western art, globalization, and Orientalism, among other topics. This book should help encourage further investigations of this … Continue reading Modern Arab Art
Native Florida Plants for Shady Landscapes
Native Florida Plants for Shady Landscapes Craig N. Huegel Gardeners in the Sunshine State have a special appreciation for shade. With countless hours spent under the hot sun, shade provides much needed relief. But in a tropical climate like Florida's, finding the proper plants for shady areas can be frustrating. And even more difficult still … Continue reading Native Florida Plants for Shady Landscapes
The Florida Bookshelf 