Among the few autobiographical works about Vietnam by a black author, this memoir by Daly (1946-98), a Jehovah's Witness who renounced the US position after five years in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton,"
Restless Youth in Ancient Rome presents an inclusive portrayal of the perceptions the Romans had of youth and of the role of this age group in a wide variety of domains - philosphy, literature, educat
101 Weight Loss Tips for People with Diabetes, in its quick, easy-to-read question and answer format, teaches you a new method of weight management that is used by doctors to focus on lifestyle issues
Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer ? the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn't slept a wink, and Sing Lo is sur
The landscape of Canadian fatherhood has changed dramatically overthe past several decades. Today, "father" can mean abiological parent in the context of a heterosexual marriage, but it canalso mean a
"This thoroughly updated new edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social policy, and addresses its historical, theoretical and contextual foundations. Divided into four sectio
This is the second German translation of the emblems of Andrea Alciato, known as the father of the emblem, and includes facsimile copies of the original that include an array of delightful and often e
How do you approach teaching English in the contemporary classroom?What is expected of a would-be English teacher?The fourth edition of this best-selling text combines theory and practice to present a
Sir Percy Blakeney lives a double life in the England of 1792: at home he is an idle fop and a leader of fashion, but abroad he is the Scarlet Pimpernel, a master of disguise who saves aristocrats fro
This book engages and problematizes concepts such as “decolonial” and “coloniality” to question methodologies in literary and cultural scholarship. While the eleven contributions produce diverse appr
A small toad named Tad is in grave danger. Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond--everything Tad kn
Prudence wants a pet. Desperately. “No,” says Dad, “pets cost too much to keep.” “No,” says Mom, “pets make noise.”But Prudence is determined. She finds her own pet. It is a…branch. But Branch isn't e
