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Book Synopsis My Mother, My Mirror by : Laura Fuerstein
Download or read book My Mother, My Mirror written by Laura Fuerstein and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experienced psychotherapist explores how mothers unwittingly pass on their self-esteem and body image issues to their daughters and shows readers how they can break the cycle.
Book Synopsis The Shattered Mirror by : María Elena de Valdés
Download or read book The Shattered Mirror written by María Elena de Valdés and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular images of women in Mexico—conveyed through literature and, more recently, film and television—were long restricted to either the stereotypically submissive wife and mother or the demonized fallen woman. But new representations of women and their roles in Mexican society have shattered the ideological mirrors that reflected these images. This book explores this major change in the literary representation of women in Mexico. María Elena de Valdés enters into a selective and hard-hitting examination of literary representation in its social context and a contestatory engagement of both the literary text and its place in the social reality of Mexico. Some of the topics she considers are Carlos Fuentes and the subversion of the social codes for women; the poetic ties between Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Octavio Paz; questions of female identity in the writings of Rosario Castellanos, Luisa Josefina Hernández, María Luisa Puga, and Elena Poniatowska; the Chicana writing of Sandra Cisneros; and the postmodern celebration—without reprobation—of being a woman in Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate.
Book Synopsis From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood by : Christopher Emdin
Download or read book From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood written by Christopher Emdin and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely companion to the New York Times bestseller For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood…and the Rest of Y’all Too Progressive white educators on the challenges and reimaginings of anti-racist education, cultural responsiveness, and sustained liberatory learning practices Designed for educators by educators, From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood is the white teachers’ guide to effective multicultural, anti-racist pedagogy. Over 20 educators are featured in this book, representing different types of schools, different geographies, different durations of experience in the classroom, and different depths of experience in interrogating their whiteness. Throughout the text, nationally renowned educators and coeditors Dr. Christopher Emdin and sam seidel offer feedback and perspective on how to incorporate the practices and wrestle with the ideas outlined by the contributors. Replete with practical reflections and actionable exercises, this book explores among other things: —identity formation, healing, and growth in the early years of a teacher’s career —the restrictive, harmful nature of standardization and the power of localization as a tool for transformation —hip-hop as a vehicle for promoting culture and authenticity within the classroom —whiteness as a racial identity and intentional anti-racist teacher trainings to identify and unlearn white supremacy From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood is the essential classroom companion for every white teacher committed to fostering productive learning spaces that respect the races, cultures, and identities of their students. It offers all readers a window into the essential work that must be done to transform our nation's schools from sites of harm to sites of healing.
Book Synopsis Models and Mirrors by : Don Handelman
Download or read book Models and Mirrors written by Don Handelman and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ritual is one of the most discussed cultural practices, yet its treatment in anthropological terms has been seriously limited, characterized by a host of narrow conceptual distinctions. One major reason for this situation has been the prevalence of positivist anthropologies that have viewed and summarized ritual occasions first and foremost in terms of their declared and assumed functions. By contrast, this book, which has become a classic, investigates them as epistemological phenomena in their own right. Comparing public events - a domain which includes ritual and related occasions - the author argues that any public event must first be comprehended through the logic of its design. It is the logic of organization of an occasion which establishes in large measure what that occasion is able to do in relation to the world within which it is created and practiced.
Download or read book Criminology written by Eamonn Carrabine and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all the major areas of the subject, this introduction to criminology features specific topics such as the history and theory of criminology and categories of crime.
Book Synopsis Victory in Spiritual Warfare by : Tony Evans
Download or read book Victory in Spiritual Warfare written by Tony Evans and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2024-10-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equipped to Overcome Every Spiritual Obstacle In this timeless exploration of spiritual warfare, Dr. Tony Evans deepens your understanding of the spiritual conflicts raging beneath life’s everyday struggles. As you are equipped to tackle challenges and obstacles with God’s authority and power, you will learn how to vanquish the enemy’s strongholds in your life—financial, sexual, emotional, relational, and more. Uplifting and engaging, Victory in Spiritual Warfare empowers you to experience victory in Christ and embrace the life, hope, and purpose God has for you! The Harvest Legacy Series For more than 50 years Harvest House Publishers has provided high-quality books that affirm biblical values, helping countless readers grow spiritually strong. The Harvest Legacy series celebrates the lasting influence of select Harvest House titles with deluxe, special-edition releases. These enduring works have collectively impacted millions—and they are sure to inspire readers for years to come!
Book Synopsis A Kid's Guide to the Armor of God by : Tony Evans
Download or read book A Kid's Guide to the Armor of God written by Tony Evans and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the country's most respected evangelical leaders, pastor and author Tony Evans challenges "tweens" (ages 8 to 12) to explore what the armor of God is all about. He understands that Christian kids want to be stronger, more confident, and skilled at living an exciting God-centered life, and so he presents the unvarnished truth. Tony Evans gives kids a plan for success by explaining: Scripture reveals who's behind the world's traps and snares and how to resist him. God offers all Christians a powerful suit of armor and mighty weapons. The suit includes a belt of truth and helmet of salvation to wear and shield of faith to carry into the battle. When every piece of God's armor is worn correctly, the enemy is defeated and Christians finish victorious. By learning how to dress in the armor God provides, preteens are able to speak the truth, stand firm in the faith, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Book Synopsis The Key Skill of All Skills by : David Myers
Download or read book The Key Skill of All Skills written by David Myers and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything Is Connected This reference book for life helps make everything you read and do, work better. It shows you how to acquire the most basic life comprehension and transformation skills—connecting one thing with another. And then adding more and more pieces of the puzzle together, using them in ever new ways, as you understand and use the process. Learning how to learn is transformational in personal, professional life. It impacts your work and home life regardless of your age, profession, geographic location, or social status. The 10 Lessons provide direct applications to everyday life. You can begin at the beginning or you can turn to the sections and lessons that first draw your interest…and then move on to others as you begin to understand the process. Many other books and experts connect the dots for you as they deliver their advice. But there is limited understanding of how to apply it to your own life. This guide show you HOW to do for yourself and apply every facet to YOUR work and life. Take the journey. Unlock the mystery of how to learn. Discover and put the pieces of your puzzle together. This process will create opportunity for you to get even more out of every aspect of your life.
Book Synopsis Caricature and National Character by : Christopher J. Gilbert
Download or read book Caricature and National Character written by Christopher J. Gilbert and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the popular maxim, a nation at war reveals its true character. In this incisive work, Chris Gilbert examines the long history of US war politics through the lens of political cartoons to provide new, unique insights into American cultural identity. Tracing the comic representation of American values from the First World War to the War on Terror, Gilbert explores the power of humor in caricature to expose both the folly in jingoistic virtues and the sometimes-strange fortune in nationalistic vices. He examines the artwork of four exemplary American cartoonists—James Montgomery Flagg, Dr. Seuss, Ollie Harrington, and Ann Telnaes—to craft a trenchant image of Americanism. These examinations animate the rhetorical, and indeed comic, force of icons like Uncle Sam, national symbols like the American Eagle, political stooges like President Donald J. Trump, and more, as well as the power of political cartoons to comment on issues of race, class, and gender on the home front. Throughout, Gilbert portrays a US culture rooted in and riven by ideas of manifest destiny, patriotism, and democracy for all, yet plagued by ugly forms of nationalism, misogyny, racism, and violence. Rich with examples of hilarious and masterfully drawn caricatures from a diverse range of creators, this unflinching look at the evolution of our conflicted national character illustrates how American cartoonists use farce, mockery, and wit to put national character in the comic looking glass.
Book Synopsis Silas House by : Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt
Download or read book Silas House written by Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author, journalist, playwright, and activist Silas House has focused nearly all of his work on Appalachia. His acclaimed and diverse body of work includes the novels Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves, The Coal Tattoo, Eli the Good, and Southernmost. Well known for its lyrical style, diverse and sympathetic characters, and political engagement, House's work is overdue for deeper critical study. In this groundbreaking book, editor and coauthor Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt brings together established and rising scholars to discuss House and his writings through a critical lens. Various chapters address different aspects of House's fiction and nonfiction, including the ways in which he deconstructs regional stereotypes, how he explores issues of diversity, his environmental activism, and his approach to LGBTQ issues. The collection begins with a foreword by Denise Giardina and concludes with a chapter by celebrated poet Maurice Manning exploring the lyricism that distinguishes House's work. Featuring an interview with House that further illuminates his philosophy and art, this timely volume offers an important critical appraisal of his oeuvre to date and illustrates why he is one of the most significant voices in Appalachian and American literature today.
Book Synopsis Inhale and Relax by : Dennis L. Franks
Download or read book Inhale and Relax written by Dennis L. Franks and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypnotherapeutic techniques is use by medical and psychological therapists. “Inhale and Relax” is book comprised of inductions and prescriptions to be used in the process of Hypnotherapy. There are uncountable reasons for using Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy. This book is written to acquaint the novice with the rudimentary processes of the therapy and of the practice. Although, anyone in the practice of Hypnotherapy would be well advanced enough than it would be understood.
Book Synopsis The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison by : Jeffrey Reiman
Download or read book The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison written by Jeffrey Reiman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 40 years, this classic text has taken the issue of economic inequality seriously and asked: Why are our prisons filled with the poor? Why aren’t the tools of the criminal justice system being used to protect Americans from predatory business practices and to punish well-off people who cause widespread harm? This new edition continues to engage readers in important exercises of critical thinking: Why has the U.S. relied so heavily on tough crime policies despite evidence of their limited effectiveness, and how much of the decline in crime rates can be attributed to them? Why does the U.S. have such a high crime rate compared to other developed nations, and what could we do about it? Are the morally blameworthy harms of the rich and poor equally translated into criminal laws that protect the public from harms on the streets and harms from the suites? How much class bias is present in the criminal justice system – both when the rich and poor engage in the same act, and when the rich use their leadership of corporations to perpetrate mass victimization? The Rich Get Richer shows readers that much of what goes on in the criminal justice system violates citizens’ sense of basic fairness. It presents extensive evidence from mainstream data that the criminal justice system does not function in the way it says it does nor in the way that readers believe it should. The authors develop a theoretical perspective from which readers might understand these failures and evaluate them morally—and they to do it in a short text written in plain language. Readers who are not convinced about the larger theoretical perspective will still have engaged in extensive critical thinking to identify their own taken-for-granted assumptions about crime and criminal justice, as well as uncover the effects of power on social practices. This engagement helps readers develop their own worldview. New to this edition: Presents recent data comparing the harms due to criminal activity with the harms of dangerous—but not criminal—corporate actions Updates statistics on crime, victimization, incarceration, wealth, and discrimination Increased material for thinking critically about criminal justice and criminology Increased discussion of the criminality of middle- and upper-class youth Increased coverage of role of criminal justice fines and fees in generating revenue for government, and how algorithms reproduce class bias while seeming objective Streamlined and condensed prose for greater clarity
Book Synopsis Precious Treasure by : Elizabeth Matthews
Download or read book Precious Treasure written by Elizabeth Matthews and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of letters to her autistic son, Patrick, Elizabeth Matthews describes, with candor and humor, the joys, challenges, and heartaches of raising a special needs child. An inspiring work for all who struggle to understand the presence of the Cross in their lives and a hopeful reminder that God's plans are infinitely greater than we are able to comprehend.
Book Synopsis The Gothic and the Carnivalesque in American Culture by : Timothy Jones
Download or read book The Gothic and the Carnivalesque in American Culture written by Timothy Jones and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gothic and the Carnivalesque in American Culture Offers an overview and critique of the development of Gothic studies as a field. This provides a short history of the field. Introduces the idea that the way we read Gothic texts is often different to how we might read ‘literature’. This offers a new way of understanding texts that are not wholly ‘serious’ in their representations, and is widely applicable to a number of genre productions. Provides analysis of popular and cult authors, shows and publications that are underdescribed in most discussions of the American Gothic; including H.P. Lovecraft and Weird Tales, Ray Bradbury, EC Comics, Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella magazines, TV shows such as Thriller and Night Gallery, Stephen King, Anne Rice, Poppy Z. Brite and Neil Gaiman’s Sandman.
Download or read book God Distorted written by John Bishop and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God is not a bigger version of your earthly father. When you hear the word “father,” do you think of someone who is loving…or angry? Someone who is pleased with you…or constantly disappointed? Someone who is always available…or someone who is too busy, preoccupied, or distant? When you think of “Father God,” what images come to mind? Regardless of the type of father you grew up with—or without—it is likely that your view of God is influenced by the relationship you had with your father. Author John Bishop wants to help you discover that God is not just like your dad. Instead, God is the Father revealed in Scripture, where the truth is clear. God is a father who is: • always there • up close and personal • fully pleased • in complete control • completely safe Filled with biblical insight and practical tools for reflection, healing, and restoration, God Distorted will enable you to break free from the lies of the enemy and see your heavenly Father as He truly is.
Book Synopsis Lewis Nkosi. The Black Psychiatrist | Flying Home: Fiction, Critical Perspectives and Homage by : Astrid Starck-Adler
Download or read book Lewis Nkosi. The Black Psychiatrist | Flying Home: Fiction, Critical Perspectives and Homage written by Astrid Starck-Adler and published by BASLER AFRIKA BIBLIOGRAPHIEN. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich volume is dedicated to the astounding South African writer and literary critic Lewis Nkosi (1936–2010). In this book, Nkosi’s celebrated one-act play “The Black Psychiatrist” is published together with its unpublished sequel “Flying Home,” a play on the satirically fictionalized inauguration of Mandela as South African president. Critical appraisals, tributes and recollections by scholars and friends reflect on the beat of his writing and life. An ideal volume for those encountering Lewis Nkosi for the first time as well as for those already devoted to his work. Edited by Astrid Starck, a literary scholar, and Dag Henrichsen, a historian. “Much has happened to me that is worth narrating, worth celebrating, in spite of the regrets and sorrows of exile. My life began under Apartheid until I attained the age of 22, and then subsequently lived in many places and societies, in Central Africa, Britain, the United States, Poland, and during a brief sojourn, in France and, finally, in Switzerland.” Lewis Nkosi in „Memoirs of a motherless child“
Book Synopsis The Mother of Ten Thousand Things by : Alexander Roussel
Download or read book The Mother of Ten Thousand Things written by Alexander Roussel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evelyn Doorn is a young girl lost in a world of magic and dark secrets. She is thrust into the middle of a land where good and evil have long battled over control. The few remaining rebels for the cause of the rightful ruler fight against powerful oppressors. Evelyn is caught in the middle of an age-old feud, one that's only hope for any end are rumors and promises of coming revolution. Experience the magical, the vile, and the truly extraordinary as Evelyn searches for a way back home from this place called Orvia, in The Mother of Ten Thousand Things.
