Before the Civil War, American writers such as Catharine Maria Sedgwick and Harriet Beecher Stowe had established authorship as a respectable profession for women. But though they had written some of the most popular and influential novels of the century, they accepted the taboo against female writers, regarding themselves as educators and businesswomen. During and after the Civil War, some women writers began to challenge this view, seeing themselves as artists writing for themselves and ...

In the wake of the Civil War, Constance Fenimore Woolson became one of the first northern observers to linger in the defeated states from Virginia to Florida. Born in New Hampshire in 1840 and raised in Ohio, she was the grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper and was gaining success as a writer when she departed in 1873 for St. Augustine. During the next six years, she made her way across the South and reported what she saw, first in illustrated travel accounts and then in the poetry, stories...

A concise illustrated history of one of art’s most important and elusive elementsOver the millennia, humans have used pigments to decorate, narrate, and instruct. Charred bone, ground earth, stones, bugs, and blood were the first pigments. New pigments were manufactured by simple processes such as corrosion and calcination until the Industrial Revolution introduced colors outside the spectrum of the natural world. Pigments brings together leading art histo...

A beautiful new Deluxe Edition of Alcott's beloved novel, with a foreword by National Book Award-winning author and musician Patti Smith. Nominated as one of America’s most-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadLittle Women is recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories, transcending the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. The beloved story of the March girls is a clas...

Ann Boyd centers on a proud, independent woman shunned by her Southern community after a long-past scandal. Publicly humiliated at church by Brother Bazemore, Ann faces gossip, betrayal, and isolation with fierce resolve. Haunted by her history with Chester yet determined to survive on her own, she confronts hypocrisy, defends her dignity, and struggles for acceptance in a society eager to judge but slow to forgive.

"Biography at its best aims at resurrection. Anne Boyd Rioux has brought the novelist Constance Fenimore Woolson back to life for us. Hurrah!" —Robert D. Richardson, author of the Bancroft Prize–winning William James: In the Maelstrom of American ModernismConstance Fenimore Woolson (1840–1894), who contributed to Henry James’s conception of his heroine Isabelle Archer in The Portrait of a Lady, was one of the most accomplished American writers of ...

The definitive resource for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing education is now fully updated for today's practice challenges. Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice, 8th Edition, prepares students to deliver exceptional care through evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches. This updated edition emphasizes clinical judgment development and adds reflections from professional nurses, discussion of mental health inequities, trauma-informed care guidance, expanded safety content, and a ...

Ann Boyd centers on a proud, independent woman shunned by her Southern community after a long-past scandal. Publicly humiliated at church by Brother Bazemore, Ann faces gossip, betrayal, and isolation with fierce resolve. Haunted by her history with Chester yet determined to survive on her own, she confronts hypocrisy, defends her dignity, and struggles for acceptance in a society eager to judge but slow to forgive.

In "Ann Boyd," Will N. Harben crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the societal expectations of the early 20th century American South. The novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the intricate tapestry of Southern life, blending elements of regionalism with psychological depth. Harben'Äôs vivid portrayal of the titular character, Ann Boyd, invites readers into her world, marked by personal struggles and societal pre...

Settle in for an engaging read from William N. Harben, one of the masters of the nineteenth-century domestic drama. Protagonist Ann Boyd has faced adversity in her life, and as a result has made a few choices that she regrets. But despite having done penance for her misdeeds, the specter of her troubled past continues to haunt her. Will she ever be able to wipe the slate clean?

This book provides a thorough introduction to the many facets of designing technologies for autism, with a particular focus on optimizing visual attention frameworks. This book is designed to provide a detailed overview of several aspects of technology for autism. Each Chapter illustrates different parts of the Sensory Accommodation Framework and provides examples of relevant available technologies. The books first discusses a variety of skills that make up human development as well as a h...

Thoroughly written, extensively updated, and optimized for today’s evolving Canadian healthcare environment, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition, equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively care for diverse populations in mental health nursing practice. This proven, approachable text instills a generalist-level mastery of mental health promotion, assessment, and interventions in adults, families, children, adolescents, and old...