Ode to El Camino de Santiago and Other Poems of Journey is a collection of poems written in a variety of forms. The reader will find sonnets, a villanelle, rhyming quatrains, blank verse, and free verse. While the forms are varied, the theme connecting these poems is one of journey. Although, journey is understood as more than mere travel to other places. These poems are journeys of the meditative kind where destination is to be found in reflection, and arrival found in mindfulness. The se...

Featuring the original primary research of a number of leading scholars, this innovative volume integrates gender and sexuality into the main currents of historical interpretation concerning Latin America. The book argues that gender and sexuality-rather than simply supplementing existing explanations of political, social, cultural, and economic phenomena-are central to understanding these processes. Focusing on subjects as varied as murder, motherhood and the death penalty in early Republ...

This study seeks to critically examine the field and function of social stratification, with emphasis on Africana phenomena. Phrased another way, this edited volume attempts to study and focus on who gets what and why, with regard to resources and structural application of support. The John Henrik Clarke query is who made this arrangement of leadership in America. Moreover, serving as a reference, this study will assist researchers in contextualizing and thematically examining the structur...

A lifetime buried in the mud, a shadow haunting your past, a creature built from offered scraps – there is something lurking in the dark! In this new collection, 15 writers explore the many shapes that darkness can take, from the monstrous to the stark realities of loss and heartbreak. In tales that embrace both the mundane and the supernatural, nothing is impossible, and realities can be shattered and rebuilt for those willing to dare.With stories by Chase Anderson, Die Booth, Tab...

After the pioneers, the second generation of African American anthropologists trained in the late 1950s and 1960s. Expected to study their own or similar cultures, these scholars often focused on the African diaspora but in some cases they also ranged further afield both geographically and intellectually. Yet their work remains largely unknown to colleagues and students. This volume collects intellectual biographies of fifteen accomplished African American anthropologists of the era. The a...

Dive into the haunting realms of 'Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries,' a richly woven tapestry of eerie narratives and spine-tingling phenomena. This anthology traverses the spectral landscapes and shadowy alleyways of human fear and fascination, offering an eclectic blend of styles from psychological horror to gothic suspense. Each tale is a testament to the diverse craftsmanship of storytelling, delivering chills and introspection alike. Notable st...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Uncover the path to fulfillment with a beautiful collection of spiritual wisdom and guidance.Artfully combining an insightful collection of timeless wisdom and spiritual advice, Just Sora's Soliloquies is a touching and inspiring book that seeks to give readers guidance during difficult times and impart valuable knowledge to shape our lives. Join Sora, your spiritual guardian, as you delve...

On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover. Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement in the wake of the Civil War and brings to life an epic twenty-year struggle for the eight-h...

"News from No Man's Land" by James Green is a compelling exploration of the complexities of modern life and the human condition. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Green delves into the lives of individuals grappling with their identities, relationships, and the socio-political landscape around them. The prose is both lyrical and poignant, capturing the essence of struggle and resilience. Green's ability to weave together diverse voices creates a rich tapestry that resonates wi...

Follow three very different teachers through the process of creating a reflective teacher portfolio. This book covers all the basics of portfolios. Chapters cover each of the standard parts of a portfolio-Introduction, Influences, Instruction, Individualization, and Integration-and explore how the teachers apply the principles to their classrooms and styles. Teachers, peer mentors and administrators alike will appreciate this detailed approach to the evaluation process. With this book, you...

Impossible Science Fiction by James Greene   It is said that truth does not have to make sense, and it often doesn’t, but science fiction must be reasonable. That is, you can stretch reality to its limit, but it should keep a foothold on what might really happen in the future. This story is different. It includes human/alien/plant androids, speeds greater than light, worm holes, powerful “entities,” and a negative universe crashing into ours which is far beyond...