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The first African American to publish a book in the South, the author of the first female slave narrative in the United States, and the father of black nationalism in America all hailed from North Carolina. This collection of poetry, fiction, autobiography, and essays showcases some of the best work of eight influential African American writers from North Carolina during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Placing sexual culture at the center of power relations in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia, Clare A. Lyons uncovers a world where runaway wives challenged their husbands' patriarchal rights and where serial and casual sexual relationships were commonplace. By reading popular representations of sex against actual behavior, Lyons reveals the clash of meanings given to sex and illuminates struggles to recast sexuality in order to eliminate its sub...

Over the centuries Shinto has evolved out of the worship of kami, the divine within the world. As one of the few ancient religions that still thrives, it is of interest to greater circles than Japan specialists, although it remains difficult to understand and even harder to characterize in western terms. The A to Z of Shinto traces its long historical evolution in the book's chronology and carefully considers the religion from different angles...

This (second) edition has been thoroughly revised and updated...entries expertly cover the entire sweep of Vietnamese history and culture...the bibliography is quite extensive and impressive...a scholarly and valuable reference book.' _American Reference Books Annual

In this compelling read Andrew Scull ¿ one of the leading names in the field ¿ presents a selection of his most important published papers on the history of psychiatry, critically examining figures such as Michel Foucault, Roy Porter, and Edward Shorter.

Das Mädchen Sophie arbeitet als Hutmacherin im Geschäft ihres verstorbenen Vaters. Bei einem Besuch in der Stadt lernt sie zufällig den Zauberer Hauro kennen. Sie verliebt sich in ihn und wird daraufhin von einer eifersüchtigen Hexe mit einem Fluch belegt, der sie in eine alte Frau verwandelt. Sophie verlässt im Körper einer 90-Jährigen ihre Heimatstadt und zieht in die Ferne, um Hauro zu suchen und den bösen Fluch rückgängig zu machen. Schlie...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood for which there is no cure. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, an...

This book looks at the transformations in capitalist development over the past two decades, and the global projection of American power. It assesses the forces of resistance against global neoliberal capitalist development and imperialism, and explores the internal dynamics of the "anti-globalization movement.

Topology, for many years, has been one of the most exciting and influential fields of research in modern mathematics. Although its origins may be traced back several hundred years, it was Poincare who "gave topology wings" in a classic series of articles published around the turn of the century. While the earlier history, sometimes called the prehistory, is also considered, this volume is mainly concerned with the more recent history of topolo...

A Journey to the Unknown of a Young Girl Named Kahache is sensational. It will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you live again.

With the rise of India and China, the rest of Asia is feeling the great impact of socio-economic changes and challenges created by these twin engines of progress and cooperation. The question on the minds of regional analysts is: Where is Russia in the midst of these vast changes? What is its role? How and why is a great power like Russia adopting such a low profile in the region? In what ways can ASEAN engage Russia? Currently, Russia's inter...

Through analysis of in-depth interviews with seventy-three Hispanic immigrants in Central Virginia, this book offers a rare in-depth look at the views and circumstances of immigrants in a new receiving area. It provides an examination of the new migration trend including an analysis of immigrants' living and working conditions, their family life, and their plans for the future.

Science and the University" investigates the tremendous changes that have taken place in university research over the past several decades, gauging the current state of research in higher education and examining issues and challenges crucial to its future. Scientific research increasingly dominates the aims and agendas of many American universities, and this proliferation--and changes in the way research is conducted--has given rise to importa...

Norman sat in the dock and listened to the Counsel for the Prosecution outlining the case against him. The whole situation still seemed totally unreal. How had it all happened? There are times in life when you need a distraction. For our narrator, that meant immersing herself in a novel she had written over twenty years before. The Twisted Scalpel is the darkly humorous story of Norman, an idealistic and naïve young man, working in the C...

Michel Ronay, a Marseille taxi driver, and his fiance, Josette, head north to Le Touquet to start a new life together. Michel's cousin, Henri, has invited him to start a business providing services to tourists. Meanwhile, Michel meets Madame Christiane, a wealthy customer at Henri's shoe shop and they begin a torrid affair.

The Adventures of Bosco opens the door to a world where Bosco, a golden retriever - terrier mixed breed dog, enjoys every minute, hour, and day of his life. The story takes the reader on Bosco's adventures as if the reader is really right along with him. Bosco is fun loving and mischievious but very loyal and an awesome friend to his family, other animals, and everyone that he meets.

Veinticinco mil personas fueron desplazadas de Urabá, Colombia, en los primeros cinco meses de 1994 bautizado como el año de la tolerancia en los sermones domingueros y el discurso presidencial. El campo se desocupó cuando detrás de los soldados de la patria, los paramilitares mochitá comenzaron su diabólica limpieza por las minas de Aurodó al amparo de los hombres de acero del Ejército de Colombia. Cientos de familias desintegradas por un éxo...

The Pseudepigrapha, Apocrypha and Sacred Writings of the Old Testament The books of Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees in a single volume

Samuel Ibekwe has been lucky. He has, through an enthusiastically lived life, made use of the opportunities that came his way. He grew up in rural colonial Nigeria, a world which is now long gone. He was bright enough to be able to attend the prestigious King's College in Lagos, established by the colonial authorities to provide Nigeria with its future leaders. He made good friends during his time there, and he used his opportunities to the ve...

The Language of the Birds is a masterpiece of Eastern Turkish literature (now Uzbek), and was written by one of Central Asia's most prominent poets, Alisher Nava'i, shortly before his death in 1501. The story begins with the birds of the world realizing they are far from their king and so they begin their arduous journey with the assistance of the wise bird Hoopoe as their guide. Hoopoe listens to their complaints and excuses along the way and...