without the usual trappings of confrontation

the first novel by National Book Award–winning author Louise Erdrich is the epic story about the intertwined fates of two families: the Kashpaws and the Lamartines

examining the mingling of the world's ecosystems through travel

These momentous encounters will determine the course of Delphine's life

It arrives at the perfect time

Ojibwe Bird Stories: Binesi-Dibaajimowinan standing rock without the usual trappings ofA collection of Ojibwe bird stories unique to Northern Minnesota. Each story focuses on a particular bird, with Ojibwe names, terms, and phrases featured throughout. "This book is intended to preserve the oral history, and give students a starting point in understanding the birds and their relationship to the Ojibwe people. It's also intended to convey how vital it is to become conscious of our own important role in our own natural world. An