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Originally published in 1999 Black Writers Abroad puts forward the
theory that African American literature was born, partially within
the context of a people and its writers who lived, for the most
part, in slavery and bondage prior to the Civil War. It is an
in-depth study of black American writers who, left the United
States as expatriates. The book discusses the people that left,
where they went, why they left and why they did or did not return,
from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century. It seeks to
explain the impact exile had upon these authors' literary work and
careers, as well as upon African American literary history.
Looks at the history and origins of celibacy, discusses its role in
the priesthood, and considers the psychological aspects of
celibacy.
A Secret World is a valuable contribution to the field of Family
Therapy. Looks at the history and origins of celibacy, discusses
its role in the priesthood, and considers the psychological aspects
of celibacy.
How does a teacher begin to appreciate and tap the rich creative
resources of the fantasy world of children? What social functions
do story playing and storytelling serve in the preschool classroom?
And how can the child who is trapped in private fantasies be
brought into the richly imaginative social play that surrounds him?
The Boy Who Would Be a Helicopter focuses on the challenge posed by
the isolated child to teachers and classmates alike in the unique
community of the classroom. It is the dramatic story of Jason-the
loner and outsider-and of his ultimate triumph and homecoming into
the society of his classmates. As we follow Jason's struggle, we
see that the classroom is indeed the crucible within which the
young discover themselves and learn to confront new problems in
their daily experience. Vivian Paley recreates the stage upon which
children emerge as natural and ingenious storytellers. She
supplements these real-life vignettes with brilliant insights into
the teaching process, offering detailed discussions about control,
authority, and the misuse of punishment in the preschool classroom.
She shows a more effective and natural dynamic of limit-setting
that emerges in the control children exert over their own
fantasies. And here for the first time the author introduces a
triumvirate of teachers (Paley herself and two apprentices) who
reflect on the meaning of events unfolding before them.
Originally published in 1999 Black Writers Abroad puts forward the
theory that African American literature was born, partially within
the context of a people and its writers who lived, for the most
part, in slavery and bondage prior to the Civil War. It is an
in-depth study of black American writers who, left the United
States as expatriates. The book discusses the people that left,
where they went, why they left and why they did or did not return,
from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century. It seeks to
explain the impact exile had upon these authors' literary work and
careers, as well as upon African American literary history.
"Excellent" poetry and prose about physicians and their patients,
by Raymond Carver, Kay Redfield Jamison, Rachel Naomi Remen, and
more (Library Journal). A Life in Medicine collects stories, poems,
and essays by and for those in the healing profession, who are
struggling to keep up with the science while staying true to the
humanitarian goals at the heart of their work. Organized around the
central themes of altruism, knowledge, skill, and duty, the book
includes contributions from well-known authors, doctors, nurses,
practitioners, and patients. Provocative and moving pieces address
what it means to care for a life in a century of unprecedented
scientific advances, examining issues of hope and healing from both
ends of the stethoscope. "An anthology of lasting appeal to those
interested in medicine, well-written literature, and a sympathetic
understanding of human life." -Booklist
Allied propaganda and Eire censorship were a vital part of the
conflict over Irish neutrality in the Second World War. Based upon
original research in archives in Ireland, Great Britain, the United
States and Canada, this study opens a new page in the history of
wartime propaganda and censorship. It examines the channels of
propaganda , including the press and other print media,
broadcasting and film, employed in Eire and the agencies which
operated them, and the structure and operations of the Eire
censorship bureau which sought to repress them . It also looks at
the role played by Irish-Americans in the conflict, some of whom
supported, while others opposed, Irish neutrality. Which side could
win this "war of words"? Could British and American propaganda
overcome Eire neutrality, or would Eire censorship guarantee that
it could not? In this detailed and wide-ranging examination of the
"war of words" over Eire neutrality, the author addresses such
subjects as public opinion, government policies, propaganda
planning, objectives, content and channels of dissemination, and
the purpose and tactics of censorship.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first African American child
to integrate a New Orleans school with this paperback reissue
The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have
recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a
better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at
William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face
angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school
with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and
dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage,
faith, and hope is now available in this special 50th anniversary
edition with an updated afterword
Asia, Smallholder, Agrarian change
2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Nominee! Now
you can develop your own eye for sound movement and structure and
learn how marking, size, and even leash position affect the judge's
perception! You will get to actively participate in over 100
judging scenarios similar to what a judge encounters in the show
ring.
In his brief but distinguished life, Anton Chekhov was a doctor, a
documentary essayist, an admired dramatist, and a humanitarian. He
remains a nineteenth-century Russian literary giant whose prose
continues to offer moral insight and to resonate with readers
across the world. Chekhov experienced no conflict between art and
science or art and medicine. He believed that knowledge of one
complemented the other. Chekhov brought medical knowledge and
sensitivity to his creative writing--he had an intimate knowledge
of the world of medicine and the skills of doctoring, and he
utilized this information in his approach to his characters. His
sensibility as a medical insider gave special poignancy to his
physician characters. The doctors in his engaging tales demonstrate
a wide spectrum of behavior, personality, and character. At their
best, they demonstrate courage, altruism, and tenderness, qualities
that lie at the heart of good medical practice. At their worst,
they display insensitivity and incompetency. The stories in
Chekhov's Doctors are powerful portraits of doctors in their
everyday lives, struggling with their own personal problems as well
as trying to serve their patients. The fifth volume in the
acclaimed Literature and Medicine Series, Chekhov's Doctors will
serve as a rich text for professional health care educators as well
as for general readers.
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Tommy Time (Paperback)
Robert Coles, Alysia Yvette; S Sharron
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R255
Discovery Miles 2 550
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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It has been two years since Nicholas lost his wife. Still bereft he
decides to take a holiday on the Greek island of Rhodes, hoping
that the break will help him in his recovery. Whilst there he takes
a day trip to the tiny island of Halki. On the ferry he meets
Alessandra, who is working as a researcher at the museum on Rhodes.
Beautiful and vivacious, she and Nicholas instantly connect and
make plans to meet up on their return trip. She also offers to show
Nicholas around the Old Town of Rhodes. Alessandra fails to show up
on both occasions and a disappointed Nicholas returns to his old
life in England. A few months go by and he is stunned to hear that
Alessandra has been reported as missing and then realises he may
have been one of the last to have seen her. Determined to help,
Nicholas returns to Rhodes to assist the authorities. He learns
that her disappearance may have been linked to her own research
into one of the Ancient World's most enduring mysteries. Frustrated
with the police efforts he decides to continue his own
investigation into her disappearance. Set against the magic and the
mystery of these Greek islands of the Eastern Aegean, Nicholas's
search throws him into the dangerous world of artifact looting,
kidnapping and murder. Initially ill-equipped to deal with the
shadowy and brutal world of these criminal networks he embarks on
an odyssey of self-discovery. He will need to summon new depths of
resolve and courage to save Alessandra and himself before the
journey turns deadly.
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