Hawai'i is in many ways the most unique of the American states. Distinguished by its unusual beauty, ethnic diversity, and lingering image as a paradise, Hawai'i is special for other important, but less apparent, reasons. It is the only American state to have evolved from a kingdom, the only state with no jurisdictions below the level of county, the only state in which Caucasians have never been in the majority, and the only state whose historic identity and contemporary relationships are as much with Asia and the Pacific as with the rest of the United States. The nature and trajectory of...

Author Zachary Smith, Esq., shares his knowledge of the family law system in Minnesota to aid those going through a divorce or custody situation. This book provides a glimpse in to the workings of the court system, how to work with an attorney, basics of child support, alimony, and custody, and other topics relevant to divorcing couples or those going through child custody battles. While this book is not meant to be a ""do-it-yourself"" guide, it is intended to help the reader understand the court process and applicable laws so that they may better choose and work with an attorney - or even...

What can public art do for a community? How can city governments and others that create public art develop projects that build community and engage civil society? Creating Civic Engagement in Urban Public Art addresses these and other critical questions. It demonstrates how public art can build community unity, identity and cohesiveness. The focus of this original work is how cities engage their citizens through public art. What has been successful and what has failed? Through case studies of cities that have public art programs - some successful at citizen engagement others less so - the...