A look at the meanings and traditions surrounding Easter and discusses how Easter is celebrtaed all around the globe.

World of Festivals retells the stories and legends which are central to the origins of each festival as well as the historical, cultural and religious importance. This title explores the rites and rituals of Easter.

During this deeply spiritual time of the year, author and cook Karen Jean Matsko Hood brings her readers a unique cookbook full of inspiration in these tasty and filling recipes. This is cookbook is written with the novice cook in mind and will be enjoyed by the accomplished cook as well. It is satisfying to the soul to include all members of the family in helping to prepare for this yearly feast time. Hood’s recipes are wholesome and will please the whole family as well as company for this special time of the year round.

Embark on a quizzical journey through the mysteries of Easter Island with "Easter Island Exploration: MCQ Enigma." Tailored for history enthusiasts and curious minds, this MCQ book invites you to delve into the enigmatic history and captivating tales of this remote Pacific island. Download now to engage with thought-provoking Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering the ancient Moai statues, the island's cultural significance, and the mysteries that surround its past. Elevate your knowledge of this archaeological wonder, gain insights into the intriguing stories of its inhabitants, and reinforce your understanding through interactive learning. Whether you're a history student or an adventurer eager to test your knowledge, this essential MCQ resource is your key to a quizzical exploration of Easter Island's ancient enigma. Download today and unravel the questions that surround this fascinating historical site!

"This richly illustrated book of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues"--Provided by publisher.

This book addresses the main enigmas of Easter Island’s (Rapa Nui, in the Polynesian language) prehistory from the time of initial settlement to European contact with a multidisciplinary perspective. The main topics include: (i) the time of first settlement and the origin of the first settlers; (ii) the main features of prehistoric Rapanui culture and their changes; (iii) the deforestation of the island and its timing and causes; (iv) the extinction of the indigenous biota, (v) the occurrence of climatic shifts and their potential effects on socioecological trends; (vi) the evidence for a cultural and demographic collapse before European contact; and (vii) the influence of Europeans on prehistoric Rapanui society. The book is subdivided into thematic sections and each chapter is written by renowned specialists in disciplines such as archaeology, anthropology, paleoecology, ethnography, linguistics, ethnobotany, phylogenetics/phylogeography and history. Contributors have been invited to provide an open and objective vision that includes as many views as possible on the topics considered. In this way, the readers may be able to compare different of points of view and make their own interpretations on each of the subjects considered. The book is intended for a wide audience including graduate students, advanced undergraduate students, university teachers and researchers interested in the subject. Given its multidisciplinary character and the topics included, the book is suitable for students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines and interests.