"Literature matters because . . . it allows for experiences important to the living out of a sophisticated and satisfying human life; because other arenas of culture cannot provide them to the same de
Immigration has been one of the basic realities of life for Latino communities in the United States since the nineteenth century. It is one of the most important themes in Hispanic literature, and it
Celebrated novelist David Treuer has gained a reputation for writing fiction that expands the horizons of Native American literature. In Rez Life, his first full-length work of nonfiction, Treuer brin
In order to address shortcomings many see in the existing literature on historically black colleges and universities, 15 administrators and faculty from five such institutions gathered at Fort Valley
"This volume argues for the necessaity of a re-articulation of the differences that separated man from other forms of life. Building on the increased attention paid in recent criticism to both plant a
Literature for Life: A Thematic Introduction to Reading and Writingas both its title and content suggests, forges a close relationship between students’ reading and life experiences—the texts used are
This work for teachers and school librarians collects 200 recommended titles related to African American life, history, and major figures. Most of the books are by African American authors. The titles
English literature scholar Pritchard explores the fleeting life and career of British lord, poet, satirist, and libertine Wilmot (1647-80). Among the stages are courting danger 1665-67, vain animals 1
The philosophical significance of Henry David Thoreau's life and writings is far from settled. Although his best-known book, Walden, is admired as a classic work of American literature, it has not yet
From “The Eight Rhetorical Mode”Later he asked, “Would you like to go for a hike sometime?” and two trains of thought left the station: He means to get to know me and we might leave the city together
Scholars of literature and culture explore how catastrophes and crises become embedded in cultural memory. Their topics include how metaphors and narratives shape the cultural life of crises and catas
The purpose of this book is to teach psychologists with a neuropsychology background about cognitive remediation, the evidence in the research literature, and how to develop and conduct a treatment pl
Ayres (English literature, Liberty University) has a deep affinity for her subject, a literary woman rooted in the South. Wilson wrote nine best-selling novels, and her works are illuminating portrait
"Conduct literature for and about women represents a very broad but still little-studied body of works that is essential for the understanding of the cultural construction of femininity. Conduct texts
This volume looks at the life of activist Jane Addams and examines the books that have received an award bestowed in her name. An advocate for reforms in child labor, sanitation, and other issues, Add
Perhaps the best way to celebrate life is to fight for it.There is so much in life and there is so much to say, and here we are lucky to be involved with a writer who is filled with the zest for life
Bernhard Lang, known for his contributions over several decades to biblical anthropology, offers in this volume a selection of essays on the life and literature of the ancient Hebrews. The subjects ra
