Books with author Ellyn Sanna

God saw something special in a young woman of Nazareth, and chose her to become the mother of His own Son, Jesus Christ. Mary, the young virgin, engaged to Joseph the carpenter, learned of her special role in history from the angel Gabriel. She bore the Baby Jesus, trained Him throughout His youth, and accompanied Him throughout His ministry. And she was present when He died on a cross-knowing that this Son she bore would "save His people from their sins."

What do a tale, a joke, a fiddle tune, a quilt, a jig, a game of jacks, a country cure, and a Halloween costume all have in common? Not much, at first glance, but all these forms of human creativity are part of our cultural life and experience. They create the wide, rich collection of material we call folklore. Folklore means the cultural traditions that are learned and passed along by ordinary people as part of the fabric of their lives and culture. This series of volumes explores the many faces of folklore throughout the North American continent. By illuminating the many aspects of folklore in our lives, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of their cultural fabric.

Mexicans today are proud of their rich heritage and their beautiful land, but they also recognize that their nation has many problems, including widespread poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, and drug-related violence. Many of Mexicos ongoing problemssuch as illegal immigration, environmental issues, and drug traffickingalso affect its northern neighbor, the United States. Mexican Facts and Figures is an overview that will tell you about Mexicos past and its present, while also providing statistical information about the countrys 31 states and its federal district.