· 1992
The complete texts of Myths of the Cherokee and The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees by James Mooney, accompanied by an introduction by George Ellison.
· 2012
Mooney's book contains one of the finest selection of Cherokee myths and folklore Contents: Contents: Cosmogonic Myths 1. How The World Was Made 2. The First Fire 3. Kana'tï And Selu: The Origin Of Game And Corn 4. Origin Of Disease And Medicine 5. The Daughter Of The Sun 6. How They Brought Back The Tobacco 7. The Journey To The Sunrise 8. The Moon And The Thunders. 9. What The Stars Are Like 10. Origin Of The Pleiades And The Pine 11. The Milky Way 12. Origin Of Strawberries 13. The Great Yellow-Jacket: Origin Of Fish And Frogs 14. The Deluge Quadruped Myths 15. The Fourfooted Tribes 16. The Rabbit Goes Duck Hunting 18. Why The Possum's Tail Is Bare 19. How The Wildcat Caught The Gobbler 20. How The Terrapin Beat The Rabbit 21. The Rabbit And The Tar Wolf 22. The Rabbit And The Possum After A Wife 23. The Rabbit Dines The Bear 24. The Rabbit Escapes From The Wolves 25. Flint Visits The Rabbit 26. How The Deer Got His Horns 27. Why The Deer's Teeth Are Blunt 28. What Became Of The Rabbit 29. Why The Mink Smells 30. Why The Mole Lives Underground 31. The Terrapin's Escape From The Wolves 32. Origin Of The Groundhog Dance: The Groundhog's Head 33. The Migration Of The Animals 34. The Wolf's Revenge--The Wolf And The Dog Bird Myths 35. The Bird Tribes 36. The Ball Game Of The Birds And Animals 37. How The Turkey Got His Beard 38. Why The Turkey Gobbles 39. How The Kingfisher Got His Bill 40. How The Partridge Got His Whistle 41. How The Redbird Got His Color 42. The Pheasant Beating Corn; Origin Of The Pheasant Dance 43. The Race Between The Crane And The Hummingbird 44. The Owl Gets Married 45. The Huhu Gets Married 46. Why The Buzzard's Head Is Bare 47. The Eagle's Revenge 48. The Hunter And The Buzzard 49. The Snake Tribe 50. The Uktena And The Ulûñsû'tï 51. Âgän-Uni'tsï's Search For The Uktena 52. The Red Man And The Uktena 53. The Hunter And The Uksu'hï 54. The Ustû'tlï 55. The Uw`Tsûñ'ta 56. The Snake Boy 57. The Snake Man 58. The Rattlesnake's Vengeance 59. The Smaller Reptiles--Fishes And Insects 60. Why The Bullfrog's Head Is Striped 61. The Bullfrog Lover 62. The Katydid's Warning Wonder Stories 63. Ûñtsaiyï', The Gambler 64. The Nest Of The Tlä'nuwä 65. The Hunter And The Tlä'nuwä 66. U`Tlûñ'ta, The Spear-Finger 67. Nûñ'yunu'wï, The Stone Man 68. The Hunter In The Däkwä' 69. Atagâ'hï, The Enchanted Lake 70. The Bride From The South 71. The Ice Man 72. The Hunter And Selu 73. The Underground Panthers 74. The Tsundige'wï 75. Origin Of The Bear: The Bear Songs 76. The Bear Man 77. The Great Leech Of Tlanusi'yï 78. The Nûñnë'hï And Other Spirit Folk 79. The Removed Townhouses 80. The Spirit Defenders Of Nïkwäsï' 81. Tsul'kälû, The Slant-Eyed Giant 82. Käna'sta, The Lost Settlement 83. Tsuwe'nähï: A Legend Of Pilot Knob 84. The Man Who Married The Thunder's Sister 85, The Haunted Whirlpool 86. Yahula 87. The Water Cannibals 88. First Contact With Whites 89. The Iroquois Wars 90. Hiadeoni, The Seneca 91. The Two Mohawks 92. Escape Of The Seneca Boys 93. The Unseen Helpers 94. Hatcinoñdoñ's Escape From The Cherokee 95. Hemp-Carrier 96. The Seneca Peacemakers 97. Origin Of The Yontoñwisas Dance 98. Ga?Na?'S Adventures Among The Cherokee 99. The Shawano Wars 100. The Raid On Tïkwäli'tsï 101. The Last Shawano Invasion 102. The False Warriors Of Chilhowee 103. Cowee Town 104. The Eastern Tribes 105. The Southern And Western Tribes 106. The Giants From The West 107. The Lost Cherokee 108. The Massacre Of The Ani'-Kuta'nï 109. The War Medicine 110. Incidents Of Personal Heroism 111. The Mounds And The Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things Miscellaneous Myths And Legends 112. The Ignorant Housekeeper 113. The Man In The Stump 114. Two Lazy Hunters 115. The Two Old Men 116. The Star Feathers 117. The Mother Bear's Song 118. Baby Song, To Please The Children 119. When Babies Are Born: The Wren And The Cricket. 120. The Raven Mocker 121. Herbert's Spring 122. Local Legends Of North Carolina 123. Local Legends Of South Carolina 124. Local Legends Of Tennessee 125. Local Legends Of Georgia 126. Plant Lore
· 2011
"Renowned as the predominant farmers and landlords of Punjab, and long possessed of an autocthonous agricultural identity, Jat Sikhs today often live urban and diasporic lives. Rural Nostalgias and Transnational Dreams examines the formation of Jat Sikh identity amid diverse ideals and incursions of modernity, exploring the question of what it means to be Jat Sikh in the contemporary Indian city.Nicola Mooney describes a number of Jat Sikh social practices and narratives – education, professional development and employment, the making of appropriate marriage matches, and the discourse of progress – through which contemporary notions of identity are developed. She contextualizes these elements of Jat Sikh modernity against local, regional, and national histories of cultural and political differentiation, perceptions of marginality, and the expression of increasingly exclusive notions and practices of identity. Mooney argues that class practices incorporate urban Jat Sikhs into national and transnational communities, separating them from rural Jat Sikhs and confounding caste solidarities. Nevertheless, rural attachments remain important to urban identities.This is a unique ethnography that incorporates first-hand observations and local narratives to develop insights into the traditions and social memory of Jat Sikhs, as well as on the issues of urban and transnational social transformation."
· 2012
Bestselling author Chris Mooney uses cutting-edge research to explain the psychology behind why today’s Republicans reject reality—it's just part of who they are. From climate change to evolution, the rejection of mainstream science among Republicans is growing, as is the denial of expert consensus on the economy, American history, foreign policy and much more. Why won't Republicans accept things that most experts agree on? Why are they constantly fighting against the facts? Science writer Chris Mooney explores brain scans, polls, and psychology experiments to explain why conservatives today believe more wrong things; appear more likely than Democrats to oppose new ideas and less likely to change their beliefs in the face of new facts; and sometimes respond to compelling evidence by doubling down on their current beliefs. Goes beyond the standard claims about ignorance or corporate malfeasance to discover the real, scientific reasons why Republicans reject the widely accepted findings of mainstream science, economics, and history—as well as many undeniable policy facts (e.g., there were no “death panels” in the health care bill). Explains that the political parties reflect personality traits and psychological needs—with Republicans more wedded to certainty, Democrats to novelty—and this is the root of our divide over reality. Written by the author of The Republican War on Science, which was the first and still the most influential book to look at conservative rejection of scientific evidence. But the rejection of science is just the beginning... Certain to spark discussion and debate, The Republican Brain also promises to add to the lengthy list of persuasive scientific findings that Republicans reject and deny.
· 2022
James Mooney's 'The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees (Illustrated Edition)' is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the Cherokee people, focusing on their complex system of sacred formulas used for healing and spiritual guidance. Written in a scholarly and detailed manner, the book provides valuable insights into the rituals and ceremonies of the Cherokee, as well as the significance of their traditional medicines and herbal remedies. Mooney's work is a significant contribution to the field of ethnography, shedding light on the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Cherokee tribe in the late 19th century. James Mooney, a renowned ethnographer and researcher, was known for his extensive studies on Native American tribes. His close interactions with the Cherokee people and dedication to preserving their cultural knowledge led him to write 'The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees', a seminal work that continues to be a valuable resource for scholars and historians today. I highly recommend 'The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees (Illustrated Edition)' to readers interested in Native American studies, anthropology, and the history of indigenous peoples. Mooney's meticulous research and profound understanding of Cherokee traditions make this book an essential read for anyone looking to delve deeper into the spiritual practices of this fascinating culture.
· 2020
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-James Mooney (February 10, 1861 - December 22, 1921) was an American ethnographer who lived for several years among the Cherokee. He made important studies of the Southeast Indians, as well as those of the Great Plains. His most notable works were his ethnographic studies of Ghost Dance after the death of Sitting Bull in 1890, a widespread religious movement of the nineteenth century among various groups of Native American culture, and the Cherokee: The sacred formulas of the Cherokees (1891 ) and Myths of the Cherokee (1900), all published by the USA. Office of American Ethnology. Mooney's artifacts are found in the collections of the Department of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Institution and the Department of Anthropology, the Field Museum of Natural History. Mooney documents and photographs are in the collections of the National Archives of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution.James Mooney was born on February 10, 1861 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Irish Catholic immigrants. His formal education was limited to the city's public schools. He became a self-taught expert in American tribes for his own studies and careful observation during long residences with different groups.
· 2008
A popular series of guidebooks for the modern-day traveler offering information on cities and countries around the world continues, presenting up-to-date backgrounds and descriptions, detailed maps, hundreds of photographs, and much more, including walking and driving tours, visitor information directories, and cultural sidebars.
Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text to studying language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It considers whether representations of people and their language matter, explores how identity is constructed and performed, and considers the creative potential of language in the media, politics and everyday talk. This fourth edition has been completely revised to include recent developments in theory and research and offers the following features: A range of new and engaging international examples drawn from everyday life – including material from social media and newspapers, cartoons, YouTube and television. Two new chapters which cover Linguistic Landscapes, including signs, graffiti and the internet; and Global Englishes, exploring variation in and attitudes to English around the world Updated and expanded student research projects and further reading sections for each chapter Brand new companion website that includes video and audio clips, links to articles and further reading for students and professors. Language, Society and Power is a must-read for students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.
· 2017
More than 20 years after it was first broadcast, The X-Files still holds the public imagination. Over nine seasons and two feature films, agents Mulder and Scully pursued monsters, aliens, mutants and shadowy conspirators across the American landscape. Running for more than 200 episodes, the series transformed television, crafting a postmodern mythology that spoke to the anxieties and uncertainties of the end of the 20th century. Covering the entire series from its debut through the second feature film, this book examines how creator Chris Carter and his team of writers turned a scrappy cult favorite on Fox into a global phenomenon.
· 1992
From the author of Easy Travel to Other Planets, here is "a work of high art—intelligent, sophisticated and funny, a truly original book" (New York Times Book Review). From the hills above Los Angeles to the French town where Hitler once danced his victory jig, this alluring novel cruises the intersection between the farcical and the tragic. Praise for Ted Mooney “[A] combustible literary cross between Hawkesian avant-garde and Don DeLillo’s post-modern cool.”—The New York Times “Unsettling, coolly intense. . . . Mooney is a risk-taking adventurer in novelistic possibilities.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Equally enchanting and disorienting.”—Boston Book Review