Polynesian mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Polynesians, and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries.  

North Americans have long been fascinated by the Inuit, but this level of interest has been matched by a general lack of knowledge about the group itself. For centuries, they have been called Eskimos, despite the fact there are distinct differences within the group and many of them find the use of the word Eskimo offensive.

In Cherokee myth - as in other indigenous American traditions - the whole of creation is alive and able to communicate like humans and with the human beings who share their environment. Cherokee myths explain how the world came to be the way it is and imparts important lessons about Cherokee cultural values.

Taken from writings, orations, and recorded observations of life, this audiobook selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes - perhaps even more timely now than when they were first written. In addition to the short passages, this edition includes the complete "Soul of an Indian", as well as other writings by Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman), one of the great interpreters of American Indian thought, and three great speeches by Chiefs Joseph, Seattle, and Red Jacket.

A girl grows up in Nunavut in the 1970s. She knows joy and friendship and parents' love. She knows boredom and listlessness and bullying. She knows the tedium of the everyday world and the raw, amoral power of the ice and sky, the seductive energy of the animal world. She knows the ravages of alcohol and violence at the hands of those she should be able to trust. She sees the spirits that surround her and the immense power that dwarfs all of us. When she becomes pregnant, she must navigate all this.

Explore captivating Native American myths.

On the beautiful planet Pern, colonized for centuries, Land Holders and Craftsmen have traditionally tithed food and supplies to the dragonweyrs to which they are bound. In times past, the mighty telepathic dragons and their riders were the only protection from the dreaded, life-threatening Thread. Now those times may be returning....

Most project managers and organizations throw the word Agile around a lot when they work on software development. What does this project management methodology entail? You may have seen teams writing their tasks on whiteboards and adding some notes on the board to understand the tasks. Have you ever wondered why they are used in production? This book will shed some light on the mystery.

The author of this audiobook has endeavored to provide at least one myth from every major culture group in North America: Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Northwest Coast, Great Basin, Great Plains, California, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast Forest. Of the many different genres of story available, four are chosen for this present volume. The first has to do with the origins of things, either of the world in its entirety or some aspect thereof that was significant to the people who created the story. The other side of creation is death.

Python is one of the best tools that you can use for your data analysis for several reasons. Apart from the flexibility and ease of learning it offers, if you are trying something creative that no one has ever done before, then Python is the best way to go. It is also ideal for any developer who is looking for a program that will allow them to script websites and applications. The best thing that I love about Python is its readability and simplicity, which goes a long way in boosting a gradual and relatively low learning curve.

This book will inform you about some of the most fascinating and essential aspects of Egyptian mythology and collects ancient Egyptian myths and beliefs. These stories' beliefs played a significant role in ancient Egyptian religion and are frequently depicted in Egyptian art and literature.

Scrum is, to put it bluntly, the next step in how people do things. In fact, the whole workplace environment has been drastically changed due to the advent of agile development and Scrum, which have made corporate life much, much easier. 

The greatest myths and stories from Ancient Greece are often based partly on real historical events. Parts are factual while other parts are fantasy, a feature that captivates the mind and has held the attention of people all over the world for centuries. Intertwined with real stories of war, peace, and the most advanced civilization the world had ever known at the time is the unique and often highly entertaining supernatural power of gods, monsters, and heroes. 

Options are unique in the world of financial trading. Buying and selling shares in a company is easy to understand, but trade is a little more complicated. It is a bit different to figure out how you can sell those shares before you buy them and even make a profit from the reduction of that price. 

Many of us don’t know much about mythological stories from these regions, and it is my pleasure and privilege to educate you on the intricate details that lie within them. That’s why I have also provided some fascinating facts and historical background about each of these peoples. Creation myths, legacies, the sacrificing of children, the empires, and their wars are all mentioned and touched on in this book.