Focusing on the influence of post-structuralist theory on postcolonial theory and vice versa, this study suggests that autobiography constitutes a general philosophical resistance to universal concepts and theories. It relates the theory of autobiography to expressions of new universalisms that rethink and extend norms of experience and knowledge.
Perfect for use in modern trademark designs or as spot illustrations, this collection contains 828 simple but powerful black-and-white illustrations: abstract eagles and other birds, figures and faces, striking monograms, and more.
Printed Antennas for Wireless Communications provides the reader with an understanding of printed antennas and associated technologies relevant for state of the art wireless systems, and offers valuable insight into important technological breakthroughs in these areas.
A Glossary of UK Government and Politics is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which the...
A Glossary of UK Government and Politics is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which the...
This two volume set contains 205 writings attributed to the Romantic essayist William Hazlitt but not included in the standard scholarly edition of his works (published 1930-4). It includes essays on the poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge, a defence of Byron and Shelley against charges of immorality, and reviews of some of the greatest actors of the time.
During this period, Scotland first emerged on the stage of history. Beginning with the Christian kingdoms of Northumbria and Pictavia, which dominated northern Britain, Alex Woolf describes the collapse of the Old Order under the Vikings, the rise of Alba, the Gaelic-speaking kingdom, and first contact with the kingdom of England.
This book encompasses Scottish history in the sixteenth century, from James IV's accession to Mary, Queen of Scots' execution, focusing in particular on Scottish political life from local, regional, and central perspectives.
This book explores the roles of contemporary urban shrines and their visual traditions in Benin City. It focuses on the charismatic priests and priestesses who are possessed by a pantheon of deities, the communities of devotees, and the artists who make artifacts for their shrines. The visual arts are part of a wider configuration of practices that include song, dance, possession and healing. These practices provide the means for exploring the...
Artfully woven by master storytellers and told to generations of Native American children around glowing lodge fires, here are 19 enchanting tales rife with legend, myth, and fairy tale magic.
From a peak era in domestic architecture comes this survey of modern and traditional buildings. Its 130 captioned illustrations offer a full perspective on the buildings' architectural ingenuity and originality.
Recapture the excitement of ice skating with this winsome young athlete. She's ready for the spotlight with a stunning mix-and-match wardrobe of 18 glittering sticker costumes.
Mössel, ein kleines Dorf in der Rheinebene zur Jahrhundertwende: Baltus Powenz hat sich einer spontanen Eingebung folgend in diesem beschaulichen Dorf niedergelassen und im Laufe der Jahre mit seiner Frau Sabine sieben Kinder gezeugt. Doch die sinnesfreudige Powenz-Familie ist den Honoratioren der Stadt ein ständiger Dorn im Auge. Niemand hält es mit dieser lauten, unbequemen Familie lange aus, und so müssen die "Powenze" oft umziehen. Daraus ...
Using simple circles, ovals, and other common shapes, children can create a beagle, cocker spaniel, Dalmatian, golden retriever, collie, and 25 other favorites. Includes practice-until-perfect blank pages plus a pencil, eraser, and sharpener.
A colorful sea of 16 eerie pirate ship stickers will rattle the bones of landlubbers -- and provide lots of swashbuckling fun for the young and the young at heart!
Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions show how to build 30 homes and feeders for our feathered and furry friends. Includes structures for wrens, bluebirds, owls, robins, squirrels, titmice, more.
