Did you know that Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable founded what was to become Chicago? That Charles Richard Drew invented a method of preserving plasma for blood transfusions? Or that Phyllis Wheatley wrote a poem about George Washington, and as a result was invited to meet him?These are only three of the twenty black men and women you will learn about in Famous Firsts of Black Americans . This historical overview, geared to elementary and junior high school students, focuses on notab...

The Child's World: Third Reader is a part of an early 20th-century series designed to teach reading and comprehension skills to young students. Compiled by Hetty Sibyl Browne, W. K. Tate, and Sarah Withers, the book offers a mix of carefully selected stories, poems, and lessons suited for developing readers, focusing on fostering a love for literature while improving vocabulary and understanding. The content balances moral teachings with engaging narratives, often set in nature or home env...

Have you ever wondered why the ancient world placed its ultimate trust in the ecstatic visions of female prophetesses?The Sibylline Oracles stands as one of the most unique and syncretic collections of apocalyptic literature to survive from antiquity. For centuries, the utterances of the Sibyls-mysterious female oracles scattered across the ancient Mediterranean-were sought after by kings, emperors, and commoners alike. Originally rooted in Greco-Roman paganism, ...

This book collects over 20 original essays and a selection of photographs by Swiss writer and photographer Annemarie Schwarzenbach, from her time spent travelling in the United States in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Schwarzenbach’s work was rediscovered in Europe almost 50 years after her early death in 1942. Since then, she has become a cultural icon and an emerging heroine of the early LGBT movement.Schwarzenbach’s photojournalist work was produced against a European backgroun...

The complete guide for parents of picky eaters -- how to end mealtime meltdowns and get your children the nutrition they needDoes your child regularly refuse foods or throw a fit at mealtimes? Are you concerned she isn't getting enough nutrition, or that that your child's pickiness might be caused by a hidden medical issue? For every frustrated parent, the food chaining method offers a medically-proven, kid-tested solution.Developed by a team of internation...

This book examines material artifacts that inhabit the intersection between fashion, colonialism and biological specimen collection. More broadly, this book demonstrates the significance of animal fashion in the nineteenth century, its relation to the Victorian imperial project, and the way the female body has been used to display the exploitation of natural resources as a product of colonialism.By adorning the female body with natural specimens, the Victorians and nineteenth-centu...

This edited collection engages with Marx’s General Law of Capitalist Accumulation, examining the relevance and actuality of Marx’s propositions for the analysis of contemporary capitalism in Latin America and beyond. The contributors offer an original and updated interpretation of Marx while also examining important topics in political economy. The contributors bring critical insights into scholarly debates on imperialism, exploitation, labor, and development.

A captivating read; Wanderers Heart Recluse is a great selection of inspiring travel stories that will take you on a journey from funny to life-changing adventures. Featuring first-hand accounts from seasoned travelers, this collection is sure to entertain and inspire. Whether you're dreaming of your next trip or simply looking for a good story, this collection is definitely worth picking up.Find wonderful stories like these:A Piece of My Heart’s in Wyoming -. Yellowstone: ...

Join Sibyl Harmony to ground yourself in the principles of energy medicine and spiritual development.White Rainbows takes you deep into simple yet profound practices of self-healing. Build upon a solid foundation and learn how you can heal almost anything in your life and body.With chapters like:The Positive Effects of Meditation and PrayerAnatomy of a ChakraThe Clair SensesSibyl giv...

Have you ever wondered why the ancient world placed its ultimate trust in the ecstatic visions of female prophetesses?The Sibylline Oracles stands as one of the most unique and syncretic collections of apocalyptic literature to survive from antiquity. For centuries, the utterances of the Sibyls-mysterious female oracles scattered across the ancient Mediterranean-were sought after by kings, emperors, and commoners alike. Originally rooted in Greco-Roman paganism, ...

Women have performed the vast majority of often unpaid friendship labor for centuries. Embodying the freedom, equality, and ideals of the Constitution, civic friendship emerges as a necessary condition for genuine justice. Through a critical examination of social and political relationships from ancient times to today, Sibyl Schwarzenbach develops a truly innovative, feminist theory of the democratic state.Beginning with an analysis of Aristotle's notion of political friendship, Sc...

Few cities have undergone such a radical transformation over the last few decades as Birmingham. Culturally and architecturally, it has been in a state of perpetual flux and regeneration, with new communities moving in, then out, and iconic post-war landmarks making way for brighter-coloured, 21st century flourishes. Much like the city itself, the characters in the stories gathered here are often living through moments of profound change, closing in on a personal or societal turning point,...