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Students of color relate their first-hand experiences with educational systems and campus living conditions. Their narratives provide an insider perspective useful to anyone working on diversity issues who is trying to improve institutional culture and policy. The book is a user-friendly guide. The first section focuses on the voices of students of color and draws on the power of personal narratives to reveal alternate perspectives that illuminate...
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Canada - Behind The Mirror is Kevin Alan McGill's celebration of being Canadian. This pageant of poetry and prose presents what was, is and can be for Canadians. It encourages anyone who identifies as Canadian to connect with the spirit of this land - whoever you are, from wherever you came, whenever you came.Kevin Alan McGill is a Canadian author of short (flash) fiction, poetry, satire, prose, comics and graphic illustrations. His eBooks include...
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The Harvard Law Review is offered in a digital edition, featuring active Contents and URLs, linked notes, and proper ebook formatting. The contents of Issue 8 include:Article, "Racial Capitalism," by Nancy LeongEssay, "Shallow Signals," by Bert I. HuangBook Review, "All Unhappy Families: Tales of Old Age, Rational Actors, and the Disordered Life," by Ariela R. DublerBook Review, "Lawyers, Law, and the New Civil Rights History," by Risa GoluboffNote,...
4) Revenge!
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In a future world ravaged by a catastrophic war that shattered the myth of White Supremacy, the balance of power shifts dramatically. As nations in the Northern Hemisphere crumble under the weight of destruction, the Southern Hemisphere emerges as a new battleground for freedom and dominance. Among the rising nations stands Austrasia, a former British colony grappling with newfound independence.
In the aftermath of the war, foreign expatriate workers...
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"The Holy Piby: The Blackman's Bible" by Robert Athlyi Rogers is a seminal work within the Rastafarian movement, revered as a foundational text that sheds light on the spiritual journey of people of African descent. Originally published in the early 20th century, this profound manuscript articulates a unique perspective on religion, history, and the destiny of the Black race.
Within its pages, Rogers presents a narrative that emphasizes the importance...
6) Culture Crossroads: Dealing with the Pressures and Demands on Pacific Islanders Living in Aotearoa
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Pasifika people are at a crossroads and need to decide whether to retain their traditional cultural values and practices, to adopt those of the majority of New Zealanders or to find a middle pathway to the future. They feel under pressure in their lives in Aotearoa.In response, many older Pasifika people and those raised in the Pacific Islands, choose to run their Aotearoa churches and take part in the life of their church in the same way they did...
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Malachy McCourt, bestselling author of A Monk Swimming, shares the extraordinary story of how he went from living the headlong and heedless life of a world-class drunk to becoming a sober, loving father and grandfather, still happily married after thirty-five years.
Bawdy and funny, naked and moving, told in the same inimitable voice that left readers all over the world wondering what happened next in A Monk Swimming, Singing My Him Song is "told...
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The Brown Berets Organization impacted the Chicano Movement in a powerful manner from its beginnings, in 1967, until the early eighties. Known primarily for their militancy, the Berets were often compared to the Black Panthers. They clashed with police, were infiltrated by law officers, sometimes fought among themselves, but through it all, they persisted in their commitment to the cause. Their slogans of "Viva La Raza!" and "Chicano Power!" still...
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This book brings together various aspects of the turbulent period (from arrival of the Europeans on Indian soil and the establishment of British rule in India to the day India won independence and the early years of freedom) in a systematic and succinct manner: major and important details and milestones are effectively discussed while several relevant but little known details are also highlighted.It is not just the mainstream freedom struggle that...
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"Indian Biography, Vol. 1: Or, An Historical Account of Those Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished among the North American Natives as Orators, Warriors, Statesmen, and Other Remarkable Characters" by B. B. Thatcher is the first volume in a two-part series that offers a comprehensive historical and biographical narrative of notable figures among the North American natives. This work highlights the lives of individuals renowned for their roles as...
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"Woman's Mysteries of a Primitive People: The Ibibios of Southern Nigeria" by D. Amaury Talbot is an enthralling exploration into the cultural intricacies and societal dynamics of the Ibibio tribe in Southern Nigeria. With meticulous research and profound insight, Talbot delves into the hidden world of women within this ancient community, uncovering their roles, rituals, and the enigmatic "mysteries" that shape their lives.
Through vivid descriptions...
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Explore Italy with this fun and educational book! Exploring Italy: Fascinating Facts for Young Learners is a great way to introduce children to this incredible country's diverse culture and beauty. From landmarks to wildlife, this book is full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations about Italy that will keep young minds engaged and entertained. Perfect for young history and geography enthusiasts, this book is full of interesting facts that...
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Based on a heart-rending and much discussed series in the Washington Post, this is the story of one woman and her family living in the projects in Washington, D.C. A transcendent piece of writing, it won the Pulitzer Prize and the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. For four years Leon Dash of the Washington Post followed the lives of Rosa Lee Cunningham, her children, and five of her grandchildren, in an effort to understand the persistence of poverty...
15) Language Brokers: Children of Immigrants Translating Inequality and Belonging for Their Families
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How successfully families in the U.S. navigate various institutional contexts frequently relies on a parent's ability to be continuously available for and capable of supporting their children. But what happens when one or both parents are immigrants who have limited English proficiency? This is the case for two-thirds of immigrant families in the U.S., and more often than not the children in these families must support their parents by acting as "language...
16) They Hang Me in Tokyo: A Barbarian Artist's Life-Changing Journey to Master Nihonga, the Tradition
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Enter the hidden world of Nihonga art in this one-of-a-kind memoir blending West and East.Hidden deep in the heart of Tokyo, a small shop sells something hardly known to the outside world. A coveted permanent pigment infused with minerals and gemstones, this rare paint has been used for centuries by Nihonga masters and few others. Nihonga, a living tradition of Japanese painting known for its blend of naturalism and abstraction, fine, delicate lines,...
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An autobiography detailing my journey through life, from birth to retirement. Includes a series of anecdotes with family and friends, adventures and misadventures, and a look at what is really important as we travel this road we call life. Also includes facts and trivial information on various places
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Winner of The Literary Titan Gold Book Award!
A gripping exposé, shining new light on Africa's users and abusers, from the past to the present.
Enemies of Africa delivers an eye-opening narrative highlighting the monumental scope of exploitation and ill-treatment both Africa and its people have suffered for centuries. Exploring the varieties of Anti-Africanism that have evolved through the ages, author Jaiden Baynes highlights an array...
19) The Reparations Project: A Story of Friendship and Repair Work by Linked Descendants of Enslavement
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Discover the intertwined histories and life stories of a descendant of enslavers and a descendant of the enslaved in rural Georgia.
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Bronislaw Malinowski had a talent for bringing together in single comprehension the warm reality of human living with the cool abstractions of science. His pages have become an almost indispensable link between the knowing of exotic and remote people and theoretical knowledge about humankind.
This classic volumeoriginally published in 1922can be considered the founding document of economic anthropology, and remains the best one to read. It emphasizes...
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