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Thematic Guide to the American Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adamson, Lynda G., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, This unique resource provides readers with a systematic guide to the central themes in 150 of the most commonly taught American novels. Each of the 50 well written essays identifies and discusses an important theme, such as Alienation, Corruption of Power, and Immigrant Life that recurs in American literature. The pertinence of these themes is examined in a wide range of novels that reflect this country's cultural diversity and that span the many time periods in America's literary heritage. These novels include the canonical and the contemporary, yet they are all works that are accessible and important to students, and were selected in consultation with educators and experts' published curriculum surveys. The organization of this guide allows users to compare and contrast thematically related novels and also provides help in the selection of titles for classroom discussion and assignments. This thematic guide is organized into 50 narrative essays. Each essay, written expressively with the student in mind, provides in-depth analyses of three American novels. The entries include selected lists of further suggested readings; additional fiction works that relate to the theme explored. Two helpful appendices make this resource even more valuable for the literature collection. One appendix provides additional themes and topics to be explored in the 150 novels. For quick reference, a second appendix organizes the 150 discussed novels alphabetically, identifying both the central and secondary themes for discussion in each. An author/title index, as well as a character/title index, facilitated optimum access to these works.

A Struggle Worthy of Note: The Engineering and Technological

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wharton, David E., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, Not surprisingly, African Americans have faced considerable obstacles in pursuing careers in engineering in the United States. Wharton has constructed the first history of black efforts to advance in this field from Emancipation to the present. Utilizing contemporary correspondence and documents, Wharton shows the range of responses from educators and politicians on both sides of the controversy and examines in detail institutions and individuals responsible for the racial and educational climate surrounding this issue. The struggle for the opportunity and acceptance of African-American participants in the technological arena is a struggle worthy of note. The struggle and the examination of this topic is important because, despite the significance of the topic, it has been minimally explored. A pioneering effort, the book will be of concern to all students of American race relations, higher education, and the history of engineering education.

Plundering Africa's Past

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmidt, Peter R. / McIntosh, Roderick J., PUBLISHER: James Currey, This text examines why the African past, namely its art and antiquities, is disappearing at a rate perhaps unmatched in any other part of the world. Each essay looks at the international network of looting and trafficking, and the conclusion discusses specific steps that could halt the disappearance of Africa'a cultural heritage. The text presents an indictment of African contributions to the problem, and the contributors include African government and museum officials, members of international agencies,academics, and journalists.

African-American Perspectives and Philosophical Traditions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pittman, John P. / Wartofsky, Marx W., PUBLISHER: Routledge, A special issue of "The Philosophical Forum," one of the most prestigious philosophy journals, is now available to a wider readership through its publication in book form. The volume includes twelve essays in three sections-- Philosophical Traditions; the African-American Tradition; and Racism, Identity, and Social Life. Contributors are: K. Anthony Appiah, Kwasi Wiredu, Lucius Outlaw, Leonard Harris, Bernard Boxill, Frank M. Kirkland, Tommy L. Lott, Adrian M.S. Piper, Laurence Thomas, Michele M. Moody-Adams, Anita L. Allen, and Howard McGary. The introduction is by John P. Pittman.

African Solutions: Best Practices from the African Peer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Petlane, Tsoeu / Gruzd, Steven, PUBLISHER: Jacana Media, The result of research into the policies, programs, and experiences identified as best practices in the Country Review Reports of 12 countries, this volume seeks to understand how these successful policies can be strengthened for use as teaching materials within the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and around the continent. From Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda, this study was commissioned and coordinated by the Governance and APRM Program of the South African Institute of International Affairs and contains in-depth explanations of the conceptualization and applications of the best practices included.

A Companion to the American Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greene / Pole / Greene, Jack P., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, " A Companion to the American Revolution" is a single guide to the themes, events, and concepts of this major turning point in early American history. Containing coverage before, during, and after the war, as well as the effect of the revolution on a global scale, this major reference to the period is ideal for any student, scholar, or general reader seeking a complete reference to the field. Contains 90 articles in all, including guides to further reading and a detailed chronological table. Explains all aspects of the revolution before, during, and after the war. Discusses the status and experiences of women, Native Americans, and African Americans, and aspects of social and daily life during this period. Describes the effects of the revolution abroad. Provides complete coverage of military history, including the home front. Concludes with a section on concepts to put the morality of early America in today's context.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bigsby, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture offers a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible overview of the cultural themes and intellectual issues that drive the dominant culture of the twentieth century. This companion explores the social, political and economic forces that have made America what it is today. It shows how these contexts impact upon twentieth-century American literature, cinema and art. An international team of contributors examines the special contribution of African Americans and of immigrant communities to the variety and vibrancy of modern America. The essays range from art to politics, popular culture to sport, immigration and race to religion and war. Varied, extensive and challenging, this Companion is essential reading for students and teachers of American studies around the world. It is the most accessible and useful introduction available to an exciting range of topics in modern American culture.

Of Poems & Their Antecedents

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brennan, Sherry, PUBLISHER: A'a Arts, Poetry. Sherry Brennan, poet and translator, lives in New York and works at New School University.. Earlier chapbooks include Taken, again today and The Resemblances. She has published widely in journals such as Chain, How(ever), New American Writing and raddle moon. Recent essays can be found in African American Review and the online journal Jacket.

Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sabato, Larry / Ernst, Howard R., PUBLISHER: Checkmark Books, Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections provides comprehensive coverage of the American election process and its political parties. A complete A-to-Z reference, this intelligent and objective guide covers the people, events, and terms involved in the electoral process. Coverage also includes the history of elections in the United States, focusing primarily on the presidential elections. Helpful features such as engaging black-and-white photographs and illustrations, detailed appendixes, and an index make this concise reference browsable and accessible to the general reader. Acquista Ora

Theater Yearbook : The Applause Best Plays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guernsey, Otis L. / Sweet, Jeffrey / Hirschfeld, Al, PUBLISHER: Applause Theatre & Cinema Book Publishers, The Applause Best Plays Yearbook was started in and has appeared every year since then, becoming the standard reference book for the American Theater. This edition includes the plays: Conversations with My Father * Crazy for You * Dancing at Lughnasa * The Extra Man * Fires in the Mirror * Lips Together, Teeth Apart * Mad Forest * Marvin's Room * Sight Unseen * Two Trains Running. Also includes Al Hirschfield's complete gallery of the theater season as well as essays, articles and photos covering the Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway season. Hardcover.

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The Undergraduate's Companion to American Writers and Their

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hinman, Larry G. / Bracken, James K., PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, An outstanding research guide for undergraduate students of American literature, this best-selling book is essential when it comes to researching American authors. Bracken and Hinman identify and describe the best and most current sources, both in print and online, for nearly 300 American writers whose works are included in the most frequently used literary anthologies. Students will know exactly what information is available and where to find it.

The Complete Guide to Equity Sharing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sullivan, Marilyn D., PUBLISHER: Venture Publishers, A leading resource for home trading in the 90's. This equity sharing system teams up the investor with down payment money and the cash-poor, credit-worthy home buyer creating mutual tax rewards and profits.

The Postwar African American Novel Protest and Discontent,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephanie Brown, PUBLISHER: University Press of Mississippi, NA

American and European Decorative and Art Glass Price Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Husfloen, Kyle / Rau, Bob, PUBLISHER: Antique Trader Books, Exquisite and rare decorative glassware from the United States and around the world are highlighted in this abundantly illustrated price guide. Features Amberina, Satin, Burmese, Webb, and Venini with detailed descriptions, accurate prices, and sketches of company marks. Features a special feature on art glass by Bob Rau.

The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Asante, Molefi Kente / Kete Asante, Molefi, PUBLISHER: African American Images, Traditional Eurocentric thought assumes that Greece was the origin of civilization. This book dispels this and other myths by showing that there is a body of knowledge that preceded Greek philosophy. The author documents how the great pyramids were built in B.C., years before Greek civilization. The popular myth of Hippocrates being the father of medicine is dispelled by the fact that Hippocrates studied the works of Imhotep, the true father of medicine, and mentioned his name in his Hippocratic oath. Eleven famous African scholars who preceded Greek philosophers are profiled: Ptahhotep, Kagemni, Duauf, Amenhotep, Amenemope, Imhotep, Amenemhat, Merikare, Sehotepibre, Khunanup, and Akhenaten. These scholar's ideas on a variety of topics are discussed, including the emergence of science and reason, the moral order, books and education, and the clash of classes.

Chaplin and American Culture: The Evolution of a Star Image

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maland, Charles J., PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, Charles Maland focuses on the cultural sources of the on-and-off, love-hate affair between Chaplin and the American public that was perhaps the stormiest in American stardom.

African-American Athletes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aaseng, Nathan, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, "Writing is clear... a] useful source...recommended for school and public libraries." Booklist "The range of entries is impressive...The writing is clear...valuable for brief student reports. Recommended." Library Media Connection African-American Athletes, Revised Edition highlights athletes who have competed at the highest levels in one or more sports. Each entry provides an exciting and enlightening biographical profile, concentrating on the events in that person's life related to his or her accomplishments in sports, followed by an up-to-date further reading list on that individual.

The Rough Guide to Horror Movies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Alan, PUBLISHER: Rough Guides Limited, The Rough Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive guide to the world''s most terrifying films. The guide includes all the icons, from Boris Karloff to Wes Craven and Frankenstein to Freddie Kruger, including classics from Argentina, Pakistan, South Africa and the recent chillers from East Asia. The canon of fifty essential horror movies features The Cabinet of Dr Caligari and Switchblade Romance, via Psycho and The Exorcist. Everything you need to know is covered from festivals, adaptations, magazines and merchandise. The guide tells the stories behind the movies that have scared us throughout the twentieth century.

The Book of Galway: City, Towns and Villages

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flynn, Arthur, PUBLISHER: Irish American Book Company, No other guide book is devoted entirely to the county of Galway. Travel to, through, around and beyond sixty towns and villages. Visit the Aran Islands, climb mountains, admire the views. See Connemara and follow in the footsteps of Synge, Wilde, Yeats, O'Flaherty, Richard Harris, and John Huston. An informative, fully illustrated travel guide packed with anecdotes, local history and notes on hidden as well as famous places to visit, and local events -- what to see and do.

African Arts & Cultures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chanda, Jacqueline, PUBLISHER: Davis Publications, Celebrate the diversity and beauty of cultures in sub-Saharan Africa through a study of their art. Examine the traditional role of art in all facets of life -- the rites of passage, religious rituals, farming and daily existence. Conveying political, social, and economic themes, these works of art are visual proof of the cultural distinctiveness of the different African peoples.

American Revolution: People and Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frank, Andrew K., PUBLISHER: ABC-CLIO, "American Revolution" looks at one of the most significant eras in American history through the eyes of its least famous, least studied citizens. It is an eye-opening collection of essays demonstrating how the wrenching transformation from English colonies to an emerging nation affected Americans from all walks of life. "American Revolution" features the work of 14 accomplished social historians, whose findings are adding new dimensions to our understanding of the Revolutionary era. But some of the most fascinating contributions to this volume come from the people themselves-the anecdotes, letters, diaries, journalism, and other documents that convey the experiences of the full spectrum of American society in the mid- to late-18th century (including women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, soldiers, children, laborers, Quakers, sailors, and farmers).

Religion in America to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: LeBeau, Bryan F., PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Religion in America to provides the only available survey of religion in the United States from colonization to the Civil War. Its guiding theme is American pluralism. In America, the number and diversity of religious bodies increased to levels unprecedented in the older nations of the world, as did the percentage of Americans who chose to belong to them. Meanwhile, churches with roots in Europe were forced to adapt to their new environment, becoming markedly different from their ancestral faiths. Religion in America to provides a concise introduction to the central themes of American religious history before the Civil War, covering the history of Native American religions, Colonial American religions, Protestantism, Anglicanism, and African American religions. The book is structured chronologically, allowing connections to be made between religious and secular history.

Women in German Yearbook, Volume 18

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Women in German Yearbook / Joeres, Ruth-Ellen B. / Herminghouse, Patricia A., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, "Women in German Yearbook" is a refereed publication that presents a wide range of feminist approaches to all aspects of German literary, cultural, and language studies, including pedagogy. Each issue contains critical studies on the work, history, life, literature, and arts of women in the German-speaking world, reflecting the interdisciplinary perspectives that inform feminist German studies.

The Arthritis Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordin, Leonid / Weatherby, Craig / Gordin, M. D., PUBLISHER: Healing Arts Press, The complete guide to available therapies for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis and other arthritic diseases. - The most up-to-date information on this disease that strikes one in six people. - Includes case histories, practitioners' perspectives, and a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications, and Internet sites devoted to arthritis. For those suffering from arthritis and other arthritic diseases such as gout and fibromyalgia, "The Arthritis Bible" is the most up-to-date and complete resource to available treatments--both alternative and conventional. Forty-three million Americans--one in six of us--are afflicted with arthritis, yet the traditional medical community continues to offer only the limited number of treatments found within the narrowly proscribed boundaries of Western medicine. And while many alternative therapies do provide relief, too many have become victims of the "flavor-of-the-month" mentality, their true merits being lost amidst hype and unwarranted claims before adequate research has been done. "The Arthritis Bible" supplies the latest wisdom on conventional drugs, exercise, physical therapy, diet, vitamins and minerals, traditional herbs, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and folk remedies. It also advises how to choose the right medical approach and practitioner, and includes a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications and internet sites devoted to arthritis. For anyone seeking relief from the painful and often debilitating consequences of arthritic diseases, "The Arthritis Bible" is a must for the shelf.

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