"The most important work of fiction by an Afro-American since Native Son." —Addison Gayle, Jr., The New York Times Book ReviewA searing chronicle of the life of a young ex-convict and heroin addict in 1960's Harlem, an unsparing portrait of a man who couldn't free himself from the horrors of addictionBlueschild Baby takes place during the summer of 1967—the summer of race riots all across the nation; the Summer of Love in the Haight Ashbury;...

Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers gives mechanical engineers convenient access to the essential problem solving tools that they use each day. It covers applications employed in many different facets of mechanical engineering, from basic through advanced, to ensure that you will easily find answers you need in this handy guide. For the engineer venturing out of familiar territory, the chapters cover fundamentals like physical constants, derivatives, integrals, Fourier transforms, Bessel ...

Separation of Variables for Partial Differential Equations: An Eigenfunction Approach includes many realistic applications beyond the usual model problems. The book concentrates on the method of separation of variables for partial differential equations, which remains an integral part of the training in applied mathematics. Beyond the usual model p

LE VIEUX PARIS — QUI S’EN VA. — SOUVENIRS DE JADIS. — PARIS ! VOILA PARIS ! — VILLE AMÉRICAINE. — FEU LE BOULEVARD.Hommes et choses ne sont, en ce monde, qu’une fuite perpétuelle : Vita in fugâ est.Chaque jour, le Paris nouveau chasse le Paris ancien ; chaque jour, la pioche fait des trouées sombres dans la vieille cité, qui sera toujours, quoi qu’on dise, l’âme et le cœur de la patrie française ; chaque jour, le Parisien s’attriste de voir son vi...

Men in all stages of transition have come and gone from my life, and each one has been entirely different. It's difficult to feel as if you fail at being a man when you know there isn't a singular 'right' way to be one.In this illuminating and radically honest book, Ezra Woodger interviews trans men and transmasculine people to interrogate what masculinity is and what it means to be a man. Covering a wide range of topics, from dealing with judgement and expectations - both...

In 'Nooks & Corners of Old Paris,' Georges Cain invites readers on a captivating journey through the less-traveled paths of Paris, illuminating the hidden gems and forgotten alleys that pulse with history and charm. His prose is rich in descriptive detail, evoking the sights, sounds, and scents of the city while weaving in vivid historical anecdotes. With a keen eye for the picturesque and an appreciation for nuanced storytelling, Cain's work not only serves as a guide to these enchanting ...

In "Nooks & Corners of Old Paris," Georges Cain offers a poignant and evocative exploration of Paris's hidden gems, blending rich historical narratives with vivid descriptive prose. This text serves not only as a tour guide through the charming yet often overlooked locales of Paris but also as a loving tribute to the city's architectural and cultural heritage. Cain's literary style, marked by a meticulous attention to detail and a lyrical cadence, invites readers into the streets and secre...

American higher education needs a major reframing of student learning outcomes assessmentDynamic changes are underway in American higher education. New providers, emerging technologies, cost concerns, student debt, and nagging doubts about quality all call out the need for institutions to show evidence of student learning. From scholars at the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA), Using Evidence of Student Learning to Improve Higher Educa...

Petit-fils et fils de deux artistes d'un rare mérite et d'une juste célébrité: P.-J. Mène et Auguste Cain; mon excellent ami Georges Cain a suffisamment prouvé qu'il est le digne héritier de leur talent. Il veut constater aujourd'hui qu'il sait, comme disaient nos Anciens, «manier la plume aussi bien que le crayon» & que le Musée Carnavalet n'a pas seulement en lui le Conservateur actif & passionné que nous voyons tous les jours à l'œuvre, mais aussi le guide le plus éclairé en fait d'érud...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

A killer monkey. Suburban witchcraft. Motorcycle jousting. A cockroach invasion. Despite this enticing list of other subjects, George A. Romero is best known for the genre-defining 1968 film Night of the Living Dead and subsequent zombie films. The non-zombie films in his decades-long career have gotten varied degrees of critical examination but they remain underexamined compared to the Dead flicks.This book focuses on Romero's "other" work, highlighting lesser-kn...

Voices from the Trenches: 40 First World War Novels is dedicated to the sacrifice and courage of the veterans and fallen heroes of World War I. The goal of this anthology is to capture the profound experiences and diverse perspectives of the First World War through a rich array of literary styles. The collection spans gripping narratives of front-line bravery, poignant tales of life on the home front, and deeply reflective pieces that explore the psychological impacts of war. Standout work...