Ballentine, Betty and Ian, ed. et al. The Native Americans, an Illustrated History. Atlanta, GA: Turner Publications, Inc., 1993. -- The archeological history of the native peoples of the Americas going back more than 30,000 years when Paleo-Indians first migrated from Siberia. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs, maps, and the work of both historic and contemporary artists.
Brockett, Oscar G. The Essential theater. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1989. -- Largely focuses on the history of European theater and includes information regarding the dramatic structure of the script, critiquing, and technical roles in theater.
Collins, John J. Developing Writing & Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum: A Practical Program for Schools. Andover, MA. The Network, Inc., 1992. -- A step by step writing methodology designed to motivate students (in writing and editing), and to streamline the role of the instructor -- from editor to facilitator.
Miller, Mary Ellen. The Art of Mesoamerica from Olmec to Aztec. London: Thames and Hudson, 1986. -- Explores the art and architecture of ancient Central America, from Mexico to Honduras. In the second edition, 1996, revised and rewritten text is offered to inform the reader of a wealth of research gained over the course of ten years from the books first printing.
Miller, Mary Ellen and Taube, Karl. An Illustrated Dictionary of The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. London: Thames and Hudson, 1993. -- With over 300 entries, this book serves as a single-volume introduction to the myths and beliefs of the great Precolumbian civilizations of Mesoamerica.
Nicholson, Irene. Mexican and Central American Mythology. New York, NY: Peter Bedrick Books, 1967. -- 140 pages, each one including exposition with regard to Mexican and Central American mythology, accompanied by photographs of the art works they have inspired.
Padgett, Ron, ed. The Teachers & Writers Handbook of Poetic Forms. New York: Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 1987. -- Seventy-four entries of poetic forms including definitions, historical summaries, examples, and writing methodology.
Rico, Gabriele Lusser. Writing the Natural Way. Los Angeles, CA: J.P. Tarcher, Inc., 1983. -- An excellent resource for writing methodology that employs right-brain techniques.
The Consortium of National Arts Education Association, ed. National Standards for Arts Education. Reston, VA: Music Educators National Conference, 1994.