"An excellent study of both the visible and invisible elements that constitute the Ge performance of the Dan People of western Côte d'Ivoire." — The World of MusicGe, formerly translated as "mask" or "masquerade," appears among the Dan people of Côte d'Ivoire as a dancing and musical embodiment of their social ideals and religious beliefs. In Dan Ge Performance, Daniel B. Reed sets out to discover what resides at the core of Ge. He finds that Ge is...

"Studies of four musicians . . . and a broader discussion about diaspora and migration provides an important study of African music in the United States." —Alex Perullo, author of Live from Dar es SalaamDaniel B. Reed integrates individual stories with the study of performance to understand the forces of diaspora and mobility in the lives of musicians, dancers, and mask performers originally from Côte d'Ivoire who now live in the United States. Through the ...

Hip Hop Africa explores a new generation of Africans who are not only consumers of global musical currents, but also active and creative participants. Eric Charry and an international group of contributors look carefully at youth culture and the explosion of hip hop in Africa, the embrace of other contemporary genres, including reggae, ragga, and gospel music, and the continued vitality of drumming. Covering Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and South A...

The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligence'A masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant' Guardian **'A timeless tearjerker' IndependentCharlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.But then Algernon...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - Little Women [Louisa May Alcott] - Sense and Sensibility [Jane Austen] - Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) [J.M. Barrie] - Cabin Fever [ B. M. Bower] - The Secret Garden [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - A Little Princess [Frances Hodgson Burnett] - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland [Lewis Carroll] - The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers] - The Man Who Knew Too Much [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - The Woman in Whi...

How parents and educators can teach kids to love reading in the digital ageEveryone agrees that reading is important, but kids today tend to lose interest in reading before adolescence. In Raising Kids Who Read, bestselling author and psychology professor Daniel T. Willingham explains this phenomenon and provides practical solutions for engendering a love of reading that lasts into adulthood. Like Willingham's much-lauded previous work, Why Don't Stude...

The story revolves around two main characters, Gwendolen Harleth and Daniel Deronda. Gwendolen is a headstrong and vivacious young woman who finds herself entangled in a web of personal and financial difficulties. Meanwhile, Daniel Deronda is a compassionate and introspective young man who is searching for his own identity and purpose in life.As the narrative unfolds, Gwendolen and Daniel's paths cross, leading to a series of events that challenge their beliefs, test their relationships, a...

"Daniel Boone" by Katharine Elliott Wilkie is a captivating exploration of the life and adventures of one of America's most iconic frontiersmen. The book delves into Boone's early years, his pioneering spirit, and his relentless pursuit of exploration in the uncharted wilderness of the American frontier. Wilkie's vivid storytelling brings to life Boone's encounters with Native Americans, his role in the westward expansion, and the challenges he faced in his quest for adventure and settleme...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains the works below arranged alphabetically by authors last namesSense and Sensibility (Jane Austen)Peter Pan (J. M. Barrie)Cabin Fever (B. M. Bower)Agnes Grey (Anne Brontë)Father Gorio (Honoré de Balzac)The Inferno (Henri Barbusse)Alice In Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)The King in Yellow (Robert William Chambers)The Man Who Knew Too Much (G.K Chesterton)The Murder on the Link...

You check your phone 100 times today. You start emails you never finish. You sit down to read and reach for your phone instead.Your attention isn't broken. It's untrained.In a world designed to distract you, focus has become a superpower—but it's one anyone can build. THE ATTENTION TOOLKIT offers 50+ simple, 5-minute exercises to rebuild your focus muscle, whether you're scattered, scrolling, or simply exhausted by distraction.Cognitive educator Daniel Reed bridges ...

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...