Although they have written in various genres, African American writers as notable and diverse as W. E. B. Du Bois, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker have done their most influential work in the essay form. The Souls of Black Folk, The Fire Next Time, and In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens are landmarks in African American literary history. Many other writers, such as Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston, James Weldon Johnson, and Richard Wright, are acclaimed essayists...

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...

Ready for a Colin Firth change? This book is your ultimate resource for Colin Firth. Here you will find the most up-to-date 163 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Colin Firth's Early life, Career and Personal life right away.A quick look inside: Love, Actually - Jamie and Aurélia, Nanny McPhee - Plot, Appalachian Emergency Room - ¡Show Biz Grande Explosion!, Ho...

Today's journalists need a wide range of knowledge, technical skills, and digital savvy. In this innovative book, experts on digital journalism share their perspectives on what digital journalism is, where it came from, and where it may be going. Addressing some of the most important issues in new media and journalism, authors take on history, convergence, ethics, online media and politics, alternative digital sources of information, and cutting-edge technology, from multimedia web sites a...

A sprinkle of magic, a puff of laughter, and a wiggle of wonder!Discover three delightful tales that turn everyday moments into unforgettable adventures!In The Freckle Gifting Tooth Fairy, find out how fairies leave behind freckles and collect lost teeth with a sprinkle of sparkle.In The Toot!, giggle through the truth that everyone toots-and it's perfectly okay!And in The Snoggles, meet the silly, wiggly creatures who sneak into y...

Since its inception, black feminist literary criticism has produced a number of sophisticated theoretical works that have challenged traditional approaches to (black) literature. This collection of essays explores past and current productions of black feminist theorizing, attempting to trace the trajectories in black feminist criticism that have emerged in American scholarship since the 1990s. Taking black feminist literary criticism as the subject of inquiry, the book focuses on the field...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Log buyers job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger...

The extraordinary spirit of Toni Cade Bambara lives on in Savoring the Salt, a vibrant and appreciative recollection of the work and legacy of the multi-talented African American writer, teacher, filmmaker, and activist. Among the contributors who remember Bambara, reflect on her work, and examine its meaning today are Toni Morrison, Amiri Baraka, Pearl Cleage, Ruby Dee, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Nikki Giovanni, Avery Gordon, Audre Lorde, and Sonia Sanchez.Admiring rea...

In the realm of love, where hearts flutter and arrows fly, there exists a tome of unparalleled wisdom: Cupid's Cyclopedia (Unabridged). Penned by the enigmatic Oliver Herford, this literary masterpiece unveils the secrets of the heart's desires, from the art of flirtation to the perils of unrequited love. With wit, charm, and a touch of mischief, Herford guides us through the labyrinth of human emotions, offering insights into the complexities of romance and the eternal quest for true love...