Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent.Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa.In this crea...

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent.Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa.This collect...

D. H. Lawrence's 'Sons & Lovers' is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly the bonds between parents and their children. The story follows the Morel family, focusing on the intense emotional struggles faced by the protagonist, Paul Morel, as he navigates love, ambition, and the constraints of societal expectations. Lawrence's writing style is renowned for its psychological depth and exploration of the inner workings of the human mind, making...

Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. In 1572, Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'essays', inspired by the ideas he found in books from his library and his own experience. He discusses subjects as diverse as war-horses and cannibals, poetry and politics, sex and religion, lov...

Following Common Core Standards, this lesson plan for William Golding’s, "Lord of the Flies" is the perfect solution for teachers trying to get ideas for getting students excited about a book.BookCaps lesson plans cover five days worth of material. It includes a suggested reading schedule, discussion questions, essay topics, homework assignments, and suggested web resources.This book also includes a study guide to the book, which includes chapter summaries, overview of char...

The Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the mater...

Readings from literary works that re-construct a century of Cairo's changing social life. Unlike The Literary Atlas of Cairo, which focuses on the literary geopolitics of the cityscape, this companion volume immerses the reader in the complex network of socioeconomic and cultural lives in the city. The seven chapters first introduce the reader to representations of some of Cairo's prominent profiles, both political and cultural, and their impact on the city's literary geography, b...

The Women in Love lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.

The Brown Girl Dreaming lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.

Affirmations and Essays For Melanoid People is a compilation of articles and blogs written by the author, Dr. Maxine Thompson, since 2000. A formersocial worker of 23 years both in Detroit, then Los Angeles, these articles chronicle her self-employment experiences as a writer, Internet radio show host, speaker, literary agent, ghostwriter, and editor. You will learn the lessons she garnered along the journey of literary entrepreneurship since she left her job in 1997. Follow her on...

The book consists of heart-warming and evocative adventurous stories of a little young named David as he follows the challenges and joys of a vibrant and bustling community. The novel is a collection of fabulous characters that provides a charming glance into the world of adventurous and curious children. David is the main protagonist of the book and witnesses the interaction with their family friends and neighbours. His inbox honours the adventurous journey that led him to find the magic ...

The Nightingale lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.