Jake Page Bücher

Alan Posener, geboren 1949, wuchs in London, Kuala Lumpur und Berlin auf. Er hat zahlreiche Bücher veröffentlicht, darunter die Rowohlt-Monographien über John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley, William Shakespeare, Franklin Delano Roosevelt und die Gottesmutter Maria. Zuletzt erschien in einer Neuausgabe: «John F. Kennedy. Biographie» (2013). Posener ist Autor der WELT. Er lebt in Berlin.

Trockengebiete - Wüste - Popularisierung/Belletristik.

Featuring a special section devoted to the Hopi's superb crafts--pottery, weaving, jewelry, and painting--an exploration of significant aspects of traditional Hopi life consists of six photo Ceremonies, Corn, Daily Life, Wedding Ceremonies, Eagle Ceremony, and Pilgrimage.

Focusing on the rich history and cultural endurance of American Indians, this book challenges the traditional European-centric narrative that has dominated for centuries. It draws on recent archaeological discoveries and personal insights from the author's experiences with the Hopi tribes to present a comprehensive view of Indian life from ancient times to modern issues like casino negotiations. Covering significant events such as Custer's Last Stand and the Indian Civil Rights Act, it aims to portray a more authentic representation of Native American history and identity.

Do Dogs Laugh? draws on the last several decades of canine research, examining everything from a dog's eyesight to its culinary preferences and sense of humor. Jake Page looks at dogs' wild brothers, the wolves, and their closer cousins, the wild or pariah dogs; explains the newest theory of how dogs were domesticated; describes a dog's development from puppyhood on; and finally ponders a dog's emotional life and intelligence. And as an added bonus, Page's own pack of dogs makes multiple cameo appearances.

Describes the characteristics of a desert, explains how plants and animals have adapted to the arid conditions, tells the stories of desert explorers, and suggests ways to stop the growth of deserts