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This book investigates whether African cultures can appropriate some useful aspects of Western cultures, or whether doing so risks falling into the metaphysical empire and diluting African identity.Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Ndlovu-Gatsheni characterise the metaphysical empire as an intangible non-physical and non-geographical invasion of...

The Concept of the Individual in Psychoanalysis considers the different conceptions of the individual that are found in psychoanalysis according to the culture in which it operates, and its political structure.Considering the origins and use of concepts including the Ego, the Self, the Subject,...

London Arts Based Research Centre's 2025 recipient of the Susan Rowland Award for Jungian Arts-Based ResearchFocusing on one of the most significant and critical issues facing the world today, this important book explores multiple aspects of climate change through the use of Jungian symbols...

This volume showcases how concept-based language instruction (C-BLI) can be effectively integrated into foreign language instruction.C-BLI is grounded in the relationship between theory, research, and practice, incorporating visual aids called SCOBAs (schemas for a complete orientating basis of action) designed to teach accurate scientific...

"The Q's and A's of Shorthand Theory" is a definitive instructional guide designed to clarify the intricate principles and nuances of the Gregg shorthand system. Authored by the system's developer, John Robert Gregg, this work serves as a vital resource for students and professional...

In the "More than Moore" era, performance requirements for leading edge semiconductor devices are demanding extremely fine pitch interconnection in semiconductor packaging. Direct copper interconnection has emerged as the technology of choice in the semiconductor industry for fine pitch interconnection, with significant benefits for...

Incorporating various perspectives on the Japanese notion of virtue, Alternative Virtues investigates and expands our current understanding of virtue and presents a foundational case study of an alternative approach to virtues.The study of virtue has long been dominated by Western (i.e., Christian) and far-Eastern...

This book offers a conceptual intervention for Language and Intercultural Communication studies by advocating for a critical interdiscursive approach to research on interculturality. The volume addresses two interrelated theses in research on interculturality; namely that the speaking subject in interaction reproduces the egocentrism and...

This book provides guidance on how to meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry as a beginner. It includes procedures for production and packaging, batch auditing as well as all quality measures used in the pharmaceutical industry. This book also provides questions and answers...

"Rebound" is a sophisticated and witty three-act comedy by the acclaimed American humorist and screenwriter Donald Ogden Stewart. Set against the glamorous yet cynical backdrop of late 1920s high society, the play explores the intricate dynamics of love, marriage, and the impulsive decisions of...

"Race Differences in Inhibition" presents an empirical study within the field of experimental psychology, specifically investigating the psychological concept of inhibition and its variance among different demographic groups. Conducted by Albert Loyal Crane, this work utilizes experimental methods to explore how individuals react to...

"The Public and Its Government" is an insightful and enduring examination of the delicate relationship between democratic ideals and the practicalities of modern administration. Authored by the distinguished legal scholar Felix Frankfurter, this work explores the fundamental challenges faced by a self-governing people in...

"The Principles of Psychophysiology: A Survey of Modern Scientific Psychology" is a monumental exploration of the intersection between physical biological processes and psychological experience. Authored by Leonard T. Troland, this second volume continues a rigorous systematic survey designed to ground the study of the...

"Guiding the Child. On the Principles of Individual Psychology" is a seminal work by the renowned psychiatrist Alfred Adler and his associates, detailing the practical application of Individual Psychology to the upbringing and education of children. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide for...

"The Devil's Guard" is a gripping adventure novel that blends high-stakes action with deep esoteric mystery. Set against the formidable backdrop of the Himalayas, the story follows the intrepid American explorer James Grim, better known as Jimgrim, and his loyal companions as they embark...

"The Black Soul" is a powerful psychological novel that captures the turbulent intersection of human emotion and the raw power of nature. Set against the stark, unforgiving landscape of the Aran Islands, the story follows a tormented man known as "The Stranger," a veteran...

"Blessed Imelda Lambertini" by W. Roche, S.J., is a poignant and spiritually enriching biography of the young girl who became the patroness of First Communicants. Set in 14th-century Italy, the narrative follows the life of Imelda Lambertini, whose singular and profound desire was to...

"So Send I You" is a profound exploration of the nature of the Christian calling and the spiritual foundations of missionary service. Written by the renowned devotional author Oswald Chambers, this work delves into the heart of what it means to be sent by...

"The Best Plays of 1926-27; And the Year Book of the Drama in America" serves as a comprehensive chronicle of the American theatrical season during a transformative era in Broadway history. This volume provides an essential record of the stage, featuring detailed summaries and...

"Bible and Flying Saucers" by B. Downing explores the intriguing and controversial intersection between biblical narratives and the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects. This work delves into the possibility that ancient scriptural accounts-ranging from the parting of the Red Sea to the pillars of...

"Bernard Shaw Explained" offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the life, works, and intellectual contributions of George Bernard Shaw. Written during a period when Shaw was at the height of his cultural influence, author George Whitehead provides a penetrating analysis of the playwright's...

"Better Writing" is a practical and insightful guide to the art of composition, written by the distinguished literary critic and educator Henry Seidel Canby. Rather than focusing solely on the rigid mechanics of grammar and syntax, Canby explores the underlying principles of effective expression...

"Beethoven the Creator" is a profound exploration of the creative fire and inner life of Ludwig van Beethoven, penned by the Nobel Prize-winning author Romain Rolland. Focusing on the composer's most significant creative epochs, the work delves into the period during which Beethoven produced...

"Basketry Weaving and Design Reed Weaving the Use of Wood Beads With Reeds Reed and Raffia Basketry Pine Needle Basketry" is a comprehensive instructional manual dedicated to the timeless art of manual weaving and vessel construction. Written by Edwin Lang, this work offers a...

"The Autobiography of Lord Alfred Douglas" offers a compelling and deeply personal look into the life of one of the most controversial figures of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Known famously as "Bosie," Douglas provides his own perspective on his tumultuous relationship with...

"Bahina Bai" offers a profound exploration into the life and spiritual legacy of one of India's most significant female poet-saints. Born in the 17th century, Bahinabai was a devoted disciple of the celebrated saint Tukaram and a vital figure in the Varkari Bhakti movement...

"Babes of the Wild" is a captivating collection of nature stories that explores the lives and struggles of young animals in the deep wilderness. Written by the renowned master of the animal story, Charles G. D. Roberts, this work bridges the gap between scientific...

"Background With Figures: Autobiography of Cecilia Beaux" is a compelling firsthand account of the life and career of one of the most distinguished American portrait painters of the Gilded Age. In this memoir, Cecilia Beaux traces her journey from her early education in Philadelphia...

"As I Lay Dying" is a cornerstone of American modernist literature and a definitive example of the Southern Gothic genre. Written by Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, the novel tells the harrowing and darkly comic story of the Bundren family's journey across the Mississippi...

"At Half-Past Eight: Essays of the Theatre 1921-1922" is a witty and insightful collection of theatrical criticism by the renowned critic James Agate. Covering the London stage during the early 1920s, this work captures the essence of a vibrant era in British performing arts....

"The Assassin" is a gripping psychological thriller and a seminal work of Irish political fiction by acclaimed author Liam O'Flaherty. Set against the tense, brooding atmosphere of post-Civil War Dublin, the novel delves deep into the fractured mind of Michael McDara, a revolutionary who...

"Art in Northern Italy" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the rich artistic heritage of the Italian north. Written by the esteemed art historian Corrado Ricci, this work provides an exhaustive survey of the development of fine arts across regions such as Venice,...

"The Arcturus Adventure" is a compelling firsthand narrative of the New York Zoological Society's pioneering oceanographic expedition. Led by the renowned naturalist and explorer William Beebe, the voyage of the steam yacht Arcturus took researchers into the mysterious depths of the Sargasso Sea and...

"Armenia and the Near East" is a profound and meticulously documented examination of the Armenian people's history, culture, and struggle for survival in the aftermath of the First World War. Written by Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, the celebrated explorer and humanitarian who served as the...

"Applied Physiology" stands as a foundational contribution to medical literature, bridging the crucial gap between theoretical biological science and the practical realities of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Written by the esteemed physiologist Samson Wright, this work serves as an essential guide for students and...

Losing vision can be frightening, confusing, and deeply life-altering. Questions arise quickly: What is happening to my eyes? Will my vision get worse? How will I continue to live independently?In Understanding and Coping with Vision Loss, optometrist Terri Cyr, OD provides a clear, compassionate...

I have found nothing.Nothing, in fact, found me.Everything is here.This haiku is both epigraph and epilogue. I revisited all of the pieces between them as I prepared this book. Some of them were written in the last couple of years, and some from within...

Adult Faith Connections Leader provides the teacher with easy-to-use methodology, discussion questions written to motivate group participation, and video/media supplements. It features the complete Bible study exposition plus teaching methodology and optional activities to help leaders adapt the session to their specific group. This...

Medea and Jason have escaped the worst. After a harrowing journey across the Mexican-American border, the couple has made it safely to the States, where they can work toward a better life for their family. While Jason is convinced the future looks bright, Medea...

Every Brilliant Thing opens with a mother's suicide attempt and her seven-year-old's subsequent search Every Brilliant Thing opens with a mother's suicide attempt and her seven-year-old's subsequent search to understand it and help lift her depression by documenting the joys all around them. Starting...

Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter's apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, eerie things start to go bump in the night and the hearts and horrors of the...

Judge Peyton is dead and his plantation Terrebonne is in financial ruins. Peyton's handsome nephew George arrives as heir apparent and quickly falls in love with Zoe, a beautiful octoroon. But the evil overseer M'Closky has other plans--for both Terrebonne and Zoe. In 1859,...

Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida, but that doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he...

When Ethel Savage's late husband leaves her a small fortune, she decides to make the best of it, establishing a fund to support various dreamers with whimsical aspirations. But her three greedy stepchildren - a socialite, a senator and a judge - commit her...

"Empowering, heartbreaking, and thrilling in equal measure." --Ivy Pochoda, award-winning author of Sing Her Down The night Alison was murdered, Rachel could have stopped it. When Rachel Nardelli finds out Alison Petrucci--her childhood rival--is found dead in Pleasant Pond, the same place the two...

One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society, as well as a studied historical tale. The story focuses upon a...

Winner of the Tillie Olsen Prize for MemoirMemoir Magazine PrizeInternational Latino Book Award for NonfictionSouthwest Books of the Year RecognitionA haunting, an obsession, a calling: Tim Z. Hernandez has been searching for people his whole life. Now, in this highly anticipated memoir, he takes...

Nominated for The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize - A Washington Post Notable Book - Named a Best Book of the Year by TIME and Slate "Pan is saturated with a grand, psychedelic spirit . . . For those who wonder if the...

Albanian Downfall follows Maks Prifti, a young journalist caught between loyalty to his ideals and the suffocating grip of Albanian communism. He contemplates joining the Communist Party to spark change, yet faces a harrowing choice: compromise his integrity or defy a regime driven by...

Ghosts of Bandung makes the major new argument that the fates of the Black and Palestinian revolutions were bound together through the rise and fall of a larger Third World political project. Drawing on English and Arabic archives, Derek Ide shows how Afro-Arab solidarities...