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The host of MSNBC's The ReidOut and New York Times bestselling
author of The Man Who Sold America traces the extraordinary lives
and legacy of civil rights icons Medgar and Myrlie Evers, situating
Medgar Evers's assassination as a catalyzing moment in American
history. Myrlie Louise Beasley met Medgar Evers on her first day of
college. They fell in love at first sight, married just one year
later, and Myrlie left school to focus on their growing family.
Medgar became the field secretary for the Mississippi branch of the
NAACP, charged with beating back the most intractable and violent
resistance to black voting rights in the country. Myrlie served as
Medgar's secretary and confidant, working hand in hand with him as
they struggled against public accommodations and school
segregation, lynching, violence, and sheer despair within their
state's "black belt." They fought to desegregate the intractable
University of Mississippi, organized picket lines and boycotts,
despite repeated terroristic threats, including the 1962
firebombing of their home, where they lived with their three young
children. On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers became the highest profile
victim of Klan-related assassination of a black civil rights leader
at that time; gunned down in the couple's driveway in Jackson. In
the wake of his tragic death, Myrlie carried on their civil rights
legacy; writing a book about Medgar's fight, trying to win a
congressional seat, and becoming a leader of the NAACP in her own
right. In this groundbreaking and thrilling account of two heroes
of the civil rights movement, Joy-Ann Reid uses Medgar and Myrlie's
relationship as a lens through which to explore the on-the-ground
work that went into winning basic rights for Black Americans, and
the repercussions that still resonate today.
'We have been given the first partial, though still substantive,
look at Obama's words, and it is a political partisan's dream to
see them so finely gathered here' Washington Post
We Are the Change
We Seek is a collection of Barack Obama's greatest addresses,
beginning with his 2002 speech opposing the Iraq War and closing
with his emotional farewell address in Chicago in January 2017. As
president, Obama's words had the power to move the country, and
often the world, as few presidents before him. Whether acting as
Commander in Chief or Consoler in Chief, Obama's unique rhetorical
style could simultaneously speak to the national mood and change
the course of public events. Obama's enduring eloquence, both
written and spoken, propelled him to international prominence and
ultimately made it possible for the son of a Kenyan man and a white
woman from Kansas to become the first black president of the United
States.
Ovidian Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book examines the historical
and the fictionalized reception of Ovid's poetry in the literature
and books of Tudor England. It does so through the study of a
particular set of Ovidian narratives-namely, those concerning the
protean heroines of the Heroides and Metamorphoses. In the late
medieval and Renaissance eras, Ovid's poetry stimulated the
vernacular imaginations of authors ranging from Geoffrey Chaucer
and John Gower to Isabella Whitney, William Shakespeare, and
Michael Drayton. Ovid's English proteges replicated and expanded
upon the Roman poet's distinctive and frequently remarked
'bookishness' in their own adaptations of his works. Focusing on
the postclassical discourses that Ovid's poetry stimulated, Ovidian
Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book engages with vibrant current
debates about the book as material object as it explores the
Ovidian-inspired mythologies and bibliographical aetiologies that
informed the sixteenth-century creation, reproduction, and
representation of books. Further, author Lindsay Ann Reid's
discussions of Ovidianism provide alternative models for thinking
about the dynamics of reception, adaptation, and imitatio. While
there is a sizeable body of published work on Ovid and Chaucer as
well as on the ubiquitous Ovidianism of the 1590s, there has been
comparatively little scholarship on Ovid's reception between these
two eras. Ovidian Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book begins to fill
this gap between the ages of Chaucer and Shakespeare by dedicating
attention to the literature of the early Tudor era. In so doing,
this book also contributes to current discussions surrounding
medieval/Renaissance periodization.
Ovidian Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book examines the historical
and the fictionalized reception of Ovid's poetry in the literature
and books of Tudor England. It does so through the study of a
particular set of Ovidian narratives-namely, those concerning the
protean heroines of the Heroides and Metamorphoses. In the late
medieval and Renaissance eras, Ovid's poetry stimulated the
vernacular imaginations of authors ranging from Geoffrey Chaucer
and John Gower to Isabella Whitney, William Shakespeare, and
Michael Drayton. Ovid's English proteges replicated and expanded
upon the Roman poet's distinctive and frequently remarked
'bookishness' in their own adaptations of his works. Focusing on
the postclassical discourses that Ovid's poetry stimulated, Ovidian
Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book engages with vibrant current
debates about the book as material object as it explores the
Ovidian-inspired mythologies and bibliographical aetiologies that
informed the sixteenth-century creation, reproduction, and
representation of books. Further, author Lindsay Ann Reid's
discussions of Ovidianism provide alternative models for thinking
about the dynamics of reception, adaptation, and imitatio. While
there is a sizeable body of published work on Ovid and Chaucer as
well as on the ubiquitous Ovidianism of the 1590s, there has been
comparatively little scholarship on Ovid's reception between these
two eras. Ovidian Bibliofictions and the Tudor Book begins to fill
this gap between the ages of Chaucer and Shakespeare by dedicating
attention to the literature of the early Tudor era. In so doing,
this book also contributes to current discussions surrounding
medieval/Renaissance periodization.
A study of how the use of Ovid in Middle English texts affected
Shakespeare's treatment of the poet. The debt owed by Shakespeare
to Ovid is a major and important topic in scholarship. This book
offers a fresh approach to the subject, in aiming to account for
the Middle English literary lenses through which Shakespeare and
his contemporaries often approached Greco-Roman mythology. Drawing
its principal examples from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Taming
of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, Lucrece, and Twelfth Night, it
reinvestigates a selection of moments in Shakespeare's works that
have been widely identified in previous criticism as "Ovidian",
scrutinising their literary alchemy with an eye to uncovering how
ostensibly classical references may be haunted by the
under-acknowledged, spectral presences of medieval intertexts and
traditions. Its central concern is the mutual hauntings of Ovid,
Geoffrey Chaucer, and John Gower in the early modern literary
imagination; it demonstrates that "Ovidian" allusions to
mythological figures such as Ariadne, Philomela, or Narcissus in
Shakespeare's dramatic and poetic works were sometimes
simultaneously mediated by the hermeneutic and affective legacies
of earlier vernacular texts,including The Legend of Good Women,
Troilus and Criseyde, and the Confessio Amantis. LINDSAY ANN REID
is a Lecturer in English at the National University of Ireland,
Galway.
Siuna Reid is a vet with over twenty years experience working with
reptiles. She holds a certificate in zoo medicine (reptiles, small
mammals and exotic birds). Reptiles have recently become ever more
popular as a choice of pet for many people all around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few books giving clear, simple care
instructions regarding this exciting, and relatively new group of
pets. Aimed primarily at the eight to fifteen year age group, this
book concentrates on the general care and well being of the
Chameleon. Illustrated throughout with photographs and colourful
drawings, demonstrating everything from housing to the essential
food requirements, heat, light and even guides on when to visit the
vet. Having seen many reptiles neglected due to a lack of
information regarding their basic needs, Siuna has produced this
book to help fill in some vital gaps of knowledge. The book is fun
to read and easy to relate to, making it a must have for chameleon
owners young and old alike Look out for further books in this
series Reptiles are Cool
Siuna Reid is a vet with over twenty years experience working with
reptiles. She holds a certi-ficate in zoo medicine (reptiles, small
mammals and exotic birds). Reptiles have recently become ever more
popular as a choice of pet for many people all around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few books giving clear, simple care
instructions regarding this exciting, and relatively new group of
pets. Aimed primarily at the eight to - fifteen year age group,
this book concentrates on the general care and well being of the
Terrapin. Illustrated throughout with photographs and colourful
drawings, demonstrating everything from housing to the essential
food requirements, heat, light and even guides on when to visit the
vet. Having seen many reptiles neglected due to a lack of
information regarding their basic needs, Siuna has produced this
book to help - ll in some vital gaps of knowledge. The book is fun
to read and easy to relate to, making it a must have for terrapin
owners young and old alike Look out for further books in this
series REPTILES ARE COOL "
'Siuna Reid is a vet with over twenty years experience working with
reptiles. She holds a certi- cate in zoo medicine (reptiles, small
mammals and exotic birds). Reptiles have recently become ever more
popular as a choice of pet for many people all around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few books giving clear, simple care
instructions regarding this exciting, and relatively new group of
pets. Aimed primarily at the eight to - fteen year age group, this
when to visit the vet. Siuna A Reid BVMS Cert AVP (ZM) MRCVS book
concentrates on the general care and well being of the Snake.
Illustrated throughout with photographs and colourful drawings,
demonstrating everything from housing to the essential food
requirements, heat, light and even guides on Having seen many
reptiles neglected due to a lack of information regarding their
basic needs, Siuna has produced this book to help - ll in some
vital gaps of knowledge. The book is fun to read and easy to relate
to, making it a must have for snake owners young and old alike Look
out for further books in this series REPTILES ARE COOL '
Siuna Reid is a vet with over twenty years experience working with
reptiles. She holds a certi cate in zoo medicine (reptiles, small
mammals and exotic birds). Reptiles have recently become ever more
popular as a choice of pet for many people all around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few books giving clear, simple care
instructions regarding this exciting, and relatively new group of
pets. Aimed primarily at the eight to fteen year age group, this
book concentrates on the general care and well being of the Lizard.
Illustrated throughout with photographs and colourful drawings,
demonstrating everything from housing to the essential food
requirements, heat, light and even guides on when to visit the vet.
Having seen many reptiles neglected due to a lack of information
regarding their basic needs, Siuna has produced this book to help
ll in some vital gaps of knowledge. The book is fun to read and
easy to relate to, making it a must have for lizard owners young
and old alike Look out for further books in this series REPTILES
ARE COOL"
Siuna Reid is a vet with over twenty years experience working with
reptiles. She holds a certificate in zoo medicine (reptiles, small
mammals and exotic birds). Reptiles have recently become ever more
popular as a choice of pet for many people all around the world.
Unfortunately, there are few books giving clear, simple care
instructions regarding this exciting, and relatively new group of
pets. Aimed primarily at the eight to fifteen year age group, this
book concentrates on the general care and well being of the Gecko.
Illustrated throughout with photographs and colourful drawings,
demonstrating everything from housing to the essential food
requirements, heat, light and even guides on when to visit the vet.
Having seen many reptiles neglected due to a lack of information
regarding their basic needs, Siuna has produced this book to help
fill in some vital gaps of knowledge. The book is fun to read and
easy to relate to, making it a must have for gecko owners young and
old alike Look out for further books in this series "REPTILES ARE
COOL"
He Never Came Home is a collection of 22 personal essays written by
girls and women who have been separated from their fathers by way
of divorce, abandonment, or death. The contributors to this
collection come from a wide range of different backgrounds in terms
of race, socioeconomic status, religion, and geographic location.
Their essays offer deep insights into the emotions related to
losing one’s father, including sadness, indifference, anger,
acceptance—and everything in between. This book, edited by
Essence magazine's West Coast editor Regina R. Robertson, is first
and foremost an offering to young girls and women who have endured
the loss of their fathers. But it also speaks to mothers who are
raising girls without a father present, offering important
perspective into their daughter's feelings and struggles. The
essays in He Never Came Home are organized into three categories:
"Divorce," "Distant," and "Deceased." With essays by contributors
such as Emmy Award–winning actress Regina King, fitness expert
and New York Times best-selling author Gabby Reece, and television
comedy writer Jenny Lee, this anthology illustrates the journey of
the fatherless, and provides a space for these writers to express
their pain, hope, and healing—minus any judgments and without
apology.
Reviewers and critics have not always agreed on how well the
science fiction label fit Ray Bradbury, but the immense popularity
of works like "The Martian Chronicles" and "The Illustrated Man"
leaves no doubt as to the enduring status of this important writer.
This Critical Companion examines, in a Literary Heritage chapter,
the situation of Bradbury's works within the science fiction genre
and explores thematic concerns that set works like "Fahrenheit 451"
and "Dandelion Wine" apart from conventional popular SF writings.
This introduction to Bradbury, written especially for students,
traces Bradbury's interesting life, examining his early literary
efforts, his forays into Hollywood, and his recent writing
projects. Eight of Bradbury's major works are discussed at length,
each in its own chapter, including two works published within the
last ten years: "A Graveyard for Lunatics "(1990) and "Green
Shadows, White Whale "(1992). Clear, thoughtful analysis is also
given for "The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, "
"Something Wicked This Way Comes," and "Death Is a Lonely
Business."
In each chapter, analysis of the important literary components
is given: plot, setting, characters, and themes. In addition, the
genesis, critical reception, and an alternate reading of each work
is also discussed in clear terms for students and general readers.
Suggestions for further reading on Bradbury and his writings are
also provided in a select yet extensive bibliography. This volume
is ideal both for students reading Bradbury for the first time and
for dedicated Bradbury fans who wish to appreciate his work with a
deeper critical perspective.
One of the most prolific science fiction writers in history, Arthur
C. Clarke began publishing science fiction in the 1930s and is
working on the fourth novel in the Odyssey series (3001) nearly 60
years later. This study, the only one on his recent work, features
detailed analyses of his eight most recent novels within the
context of his literary canon. The novels discussed are Rendezvous
with Rama, Imperial Earth, The Fountains of Paradise, 2010: Odyssey
Two, The Songs of the Distant Earth, 2061: Odyssey Three, Ghost
from the Grand Banks, and The Hammer of God. The intention of this
study is to provide both conventional and alternative readings so
that students and readers who love Clarke's fiction can develop
their critical skills. A biographical chapter focuses primarily on
Clarke's early interest in science, his work during World War II,
his move to Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1956, and his writing
career. A chapter on genre discusses the genre of science fiction
and Clarke's contribution to it. Each of the eight novels covered
is discussed in an individual chapter that features sections on
plot development and structure, narrative point of view, character
development, and themes. Each novel is also examined from an
alternate critical approach, such as feminist, gender, or
postcolonial, to provide the reader with another perspective from
which to consider the work. A bibliography of Clarke's fiction,
selected nonfiction, general and scholarly criticism, and selected
reviews and criticism of each of the eight novels completes the
volume. Because of its currency, easy to use format, and thorough
critical approach, this study is essential for student use and to
update the library's critical material on Arthur C. Clarke.
Widely considered one of the leading experts on the works of J. R.
R. Tolkien, Thomas Alan Shippey has informed and enlightened a
generation of Tolkien scholars and fans. In this collection, former
students and colleagues honour Shippey with 15 essays that reflect
their mentor's research interests, methods of literary criticism
and attention to Tolkien's shorter works. In a wide-ranging
consideration of Tolkien's oeuvre, the contributors explore the
influence of 19th and 20th century book illustrations on Tolkien's
work; utopia and fantasy in Tolkien's Middle-earth; the Silmarils,
the Arkenstone and the One Ring as thematic vehicles; the pattern
of decline in Middle-earth as reflected in the diminishing power of
language; Tolkien's interest in medieval genres; the heroism of
secondary characters and numerous other topics. Also included are
brief memoirs by Shippey's colleagues and friends in academia and
fandom and a bibliography of Shippey's work.
Education for Future Practice engages with the challenge faced by
higher education: to envisage probable, possible and desired
futures for practice and education and to realise ways of educating
practitioners for these futures. Future education involves the
pursuit of shared visions and purpose in the midst of the
turbulence created by a diverse influences on education and
practice. These influences arise from: learners' participation in
multiple practice and learning communities, unpredictable
workplaces, dynamic education and practice market places, the
various demands and interests of stakeholders, higher education
imperatives, and unparalleled opportunities and expectations
associated with advancing information and communication
technologies. The book contains four sections: Education for
practice Contextualising practice Contextualising education for
practice Doing education for practice This book is directed to
educators, scholars, practitioners and those concerned with how we
are preparing people to work in the rapidly changing world of the
twenty first century.
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