caribbean region

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of North America and islands located in the Caribbean Sea.

"Explores numerous aspects of the zombie phenomenon, from its roots in Haitian folklore, to its evolution on the silver screen, to its most radical transformation during the 1960s countercultural revolution. Contributors examine the zombie and its relationship to colonialism, orientalism, racism, globalism, capitalism and more"--Provided by publisher.

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of an inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

Antsy and his family embark on a week-long adventure on a cruise ship to celebrate Old Man Crawley's eightieth birthday, and Antsy finds himself in trouble when he becomes involved with a stowaway and thief named Tilde.

Young Nick, determined to learn how to fly and unwilling to let the Germans occupy his islands unopposed, takes to the skies in a restored World War I fighter and is soon photographing German patrol boats by day and flying by night.

Contains five youth-oriented, one-act plays about Caribbean mythology and life.

When a captive-bred dolphin is dumped in the Caribbean, the twins, Ben and Zoe, set out to locate and guide him to safety--but when a storm overturns their boat they find that the tables have turned.

Profiles the lives and exploits of some of the most notorious pirates who terrorized the high seas during the nineteenth century, including Captain Kidd.

Introduces students to the many ways the Creole people have adapted to the climate of the island of Guadeloupe, describing the food they eat, the clothes they wear, their daily lives, and other related topics.

Graphic novel adaptation of Jim Hawkins exploits in search of buried treasure.