These primary sources open a window onto the ways that women and men in Renaissance Italy sought to communicate their beliefs, desires, fears, and hopes, both about their own lives and about the dynamic culture they helped to shape.br ul br li liAn ideal complement to Paula Findlen\'s \'The Italian Renaissance Essential Readings\' Blackwell Publishing, 2002.br li liIncludes canonical texts alongside

bHere is iNew York Timesi bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey\'s debut novel, a celebration of Black sisterhood hailed by iEssence ias one of the 50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years.brbbrValerie, Inda, and Chiquita are three women looking for love in Los Angeles. pValerie became the perfect wife to please her husband, Walter, whose football career has gone nowhere--along with their

The secret of the ancient Chinese healing art is revealed.Full details of meridian therapy and other acupuncture points for various disorders are clearly illustrated for easy reference for healthcare professional as well as laypersons.Magnets can be used for safe and economical alternative to needles for the layperson.Meridian Therapy Handbook is written to give in depth information on acupuncture

pEconomists occupy leading positions in many different sectors including central and private banks, multinational corporations, the state and the media, as well as serving as policy consultants on everything from health to the environment and security. iPower and Influence of Economistsi explores the interconnected relationship between power, knowledge and influence which has led economics to be both

pemAmerican Dreamerem is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant\'s dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran\'s childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran\'s memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 to attend American universities on a

pDid you have a pet when you were a child Do you recall the excitement of your parent brining home an adopted furry companion, a chirping bird or crawling critter Well, A Pet Just for Me is more than just a great first pet book for a child, its whimsical pages entice and engage little ones to join in the fun of guessing what pet is coming home. It beautifully captures the anticipation of a future

Now half-vampire, Darren Shan is ready to enjoy some downtime as he accompanies Mr. Crepsley on a trip away from Cirque Du Freak. However, his pleasant holiday turns gruesome as peculiar murders plague the city...The manga adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Darren Shan\'s Cirque Du Freak continues in this oversize, deluxe omnibus edition!

pThe strongest challenge to Christianity is the problem of evil, especially when trying to reconcile a loving God with br horrors against children the suffering of innocent animals suffering in hell suffering in ignorance of the truth because God spoke to one very small nation, but was silent to the majority of the world presumably condemned without a chance of hearing the gospel.ppAs an atheist,

pIf your goal is to continue your progress in learning the Spanish language by building vocabulary, grammar and speaking skills to begin communicating in Spanish, emRola Languages\' Spanish Level 2emstrong book is for you ppFollowing emRola Languages\' Spanish Level 1emstrong, this guided workbook was crafted with the real-life classroom experience in mind with lessons that focus on specific areas,

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world\'s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to

This book studies how editors and readers of the sixteenth through the early nineteenth century successively remade Piers Plowman and its author according to their own ideologies of the Middle Ages.

pBy attempting a highly original merger of philosophy and history, Michel Foucault set out to revitalize philosophical reflection through several provocative analyses of the Western past.p pAt the time of his death in June 1984, Michel Foucault had become widely known as \'the new Sartre\'. By attempting a highly original and daring merger of philosophy and history, he had set out to revitalize Western

Do you have Chinese blood in you Have you ever wondered what Ancient China was like, and what customs practiced then are still alive today Take a glimpse into the past through this educational picture book for children. Learning about past origins will help you get a firmer grasp of the present. It will also lead to a deeper appreciation of your ancestors. Read this book today

Naturalists Jim and Lynne Weber guide readers to the surprising natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge, iNaturalist\'s Austin A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texasi provides a tour that includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region. br The book opens with a natural history overview

Irano-Aryan Faith and Doctrine as Contained in the Zend-Avesta is a book written by Albert Pike that explores the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Iran and the Aryan people. The book focuses specifically on the Zend-Avesta, a collection of religious texts that form the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest religions in the world. Pike provides a detailed analysis of the Zend-Avesta,

pstrongSo you\'ve heard a lot about AI and Machine learning. But what does it actually meanstrongbr strongThis book could be the answer you\'re looking for...strongbr br This book is an introduction to basic machine learning and artificial intelligence. It gives you a list of applications, and also a few examples of the different types of machine learning.ppstrongHere\'s What You\'ll Learn in this

Why do some professors always receive positive evaluations from students while other instructors struggle from class to class The answer, according to author Dr. Shelton J. Goode, is that successful professors are able to create a dynamic learning environment for all of their students, regardless of age or level of knowledge. Based on extensive research and experience, iSo You Think You Can Teachi

While the black experience in America has been told in many ways, it has seldom, if ever, been substantially addressed from the play, recreation, and leisure perspective. That is the primary intent of iBlack Recreation A Historical Perspectivei. brOne might ask, why is the recreation and leisure paradigm a useful means of exploring the black experience Leisure and recreation activities are an important

When New Provinces first appeared in 1936, it represented four years of planning, argument, and compromise, and an additional two and a half years of correspondence and editorial preparation. This prolonged effort was brought to a successful end with the publication of a slim collection of verse, the work of six writers, Robert Finch, Leo Kennedy, A.M. Klein, E.J. Pratt, F.R. Scott, and A.J.M. Smith.

In an interesting survey amongst doctors, fibromyalgia was considered the least prestigious disease. Although this survey was done in a Scandinavian country and was done more than 13 years ago, the grim situation is still the same today all over the world. Patients suffering with fibromyalgia feel that they are not believed and they are not listened to. Despite knowledge being gathered on this disease