Books published by Indiana University Press

Covering a range of media and a wide geographical spread, Making Modernity in the Islamic Mediterranean reveals how 19th-century artists in the Middle East and North Africa reckoned with new tools, materials, and tastes from local perspectives.

"America's first theme park, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, is one of the largest family-owned and -operated independent parks in the United States, and its success is no accident. From moving Interstate 64 closer to the small town to introducing free unlimited soft drinks, four generations of the Koch family have amplified the legacy of this iconic Indiana attraction. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari celebrates the history of the Koch family and Santa Jim Yellig; the origins of Santa Claus, Indiana; and the early years of Santa Claus Land. The story continues with the expansion from Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, the addition of the park's famous trio of top-ranked wooden roller coasters, and the development of Splashin' Safari Water Park, ranked one of the top water parks in the country. For three quarters of a century, the Koch family has launched the park into worldwide renown and national recognition. Featuring over 100 color illustrations, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari relives this joyous past while looking forward to the thrills fans can expect in the next 75 years"--

By highlighting the dynamic societal and political implications of religious devotion, Beyond Piety and Politics offers a fascinating new theoretical perspective on Islam.

-Indiana Dunes easily accessible to large population -No similar field guides available -Offers more than most field guides by adding info on folklore, related wildlife, and lookalikes -Features beautiful color photography

Boy with a Violin recounts the compelling story of child violin prodigy Yochanan Fein-from his miraculous survival in the Kaunas Ghetto through his daring escape from Soviet Lithuania to Poland, before immigrating to Israeli in 1950.

A fascinating read combining film and Asian studies, Theorizing Colonial Cinema reveals new contexts within film theory, history, and ideologies as it centers the question of the colonial perspective and emphasizes how the present is constantly entangled with the colonial past.

A fascinating read combining film and Asian studies, Theorizing Colonial Cinema reveals new contexts within film theory, history, and ideologies as it centers the question of the colonial perspective and emphasizes how the present is constantly entangled with the colonial past.

African Americans in Indianapolis serves as a reminder of the advancements that our midwestern ancestors made toward freedom and equality, as well as the continual struggle against inequalities that must be overcome.

Weaving insightful scholarship with beautiful storytelling, Legalized Prostitution in Germany provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities of legalized prostitution.

-The author has extensive experience in multiple areas of volunteering and community activism and with volunteering through the Peace Corps. He is an eloquent and engaging speaker who is very well known and well-loved in the Evansville, IN, area. He's a real "walk the walk" kind of person. -The chapters are very short and written by average people. In this way, they should appeal to readers who do not see themselves as "the volunteer type" but who nonetheless are interested in giving community work a try. -Sidebars in most chapters provide quick bites of information, tips for success, and items to keep in mind.