This collection brings together established and emerging scholars from the humanities and the social sciences whose work considers the daughters of immigrants. By showcasing these varied perspectives, the collection draws meaningful connections across national and ethnic lines while attending to the particularities of specific histories, locations, and migration journeys. The multidisciplinary nature of this project highlights the relevance and usefulness of varied methodological and theor...

Crossing Borders is a gathering of twenty original, interdisciplinary essays on the paradigm of borders in African American literature, multi-ethnic U.S. studies, and South Asian studies. These essays by established and mid-career scholars from around the globe employ a variety of approaches to the idea of “border crossings” and represent important contributions to the discourses on modernity, diasporic mobility, populism, migration, exile, sub-nation, trans-nation, as well as the formatio...

Critical Perspectives on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: Feminism and Diaspora offers insights into Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s provocative and popular fiction. In their engaging and comprehensive introduction, editors Amritjit Singh and Robin Field explore how Divakaruni’s short stories and novels have been shaped by her own struggles as a new immigrant and by the influences she imbibed from academic mentors and feminist writers of color. Twelve critical essays by both aspiring and experienc...

A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs.A mere eighteen years of age when his uncle, Julius Caesar, is murdered, Octavius Caesar prematurely inherits rule of the Roman Republic. Surrounded by men who are jockeying for power—Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony—young...

William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar’s life, far different from the hardscrabble existence he has known.Yet as the years pass, William Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments: marriage into a “proper” family estranges him from his parents; his career is stymied; his wife an...

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years agothe Babylonians, who developed astronomy and physics, and planted the seeds o...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Lesbian Sex for First Timersis an inclusive, body-positive guide designed to help women new to same-sex relationships embrace their sexuality and discover intimate, fulfilling experiences with their partners. From communication to building trust, this book offers practical advice for those seeking guidance, understanding, and confidence. Covering everything from emotional connection to physical pleasure, this essential guide pr...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In today's fast-paced world, relationships often take a back seat to the demands of life. Keeping the Spark Alive is your go-to guide for reigniting passion and maintaining a thriving, exciting, and connected sex life. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or navigating new romantic territories, this book offers practical advice, communication techniques, and creative strategies to help you build lasting intimacy and keep ...

An entertaining introduction to the clashes between philosophy and AI over the last 70 years, from claims and counter-claims about the ability to implement consciousness, to arguments about cognitive architecture and ChatGPT.Now updated to include the latest developments in AI, this is an exploration of the most famous philosophical arguments against building a machine with human-level intelligence. The arguments are organized into four central AI wars, showing how...

Get hooked on the first book in the Edinburgh-set DI Luc Callanach series from the million-copy internationally bestselling author.‘I love, love, LOVE Perfect Remains!’ Reader review‘A superb debut!’ Reader review‘Without doubt, this is one of the best first detective series I have ever read.’ Woman’s Way MagazineOn a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Being single doesn’t mean sacrificing sexual satisfaction. Staying Sexually Satisfied When Single is a comprehensive, empowering guide that helps individuals explore their sexuality, self-love, and pleasure on their own terms. From understanding your body to building confidence and exploring diverse methods of satisfaction, this book is designed to offer practical advice, emotional support, and liberating insights for singles w...

Volume II of a comprehensive two-volume identification set – the ultimate guide to birds of the region.Covering every species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, the magnificent Birds of Northern South America represents one of the greatest ornithological publications of the 21st century.In this volume dedicate...