This work presents an overview of the American state of Virginia, where the full fury of the Civil War was felt. It describes this most traumatic of national events, with the death, wounding and capture of over 500,000 men, and the end of an outmoded economic system which had enslaved millions.

piTen Theses for an Aesthetics of Politicsi is an invitation to culture makers, political thinkers of all kinds, and everyday spectators to reconsider their love of the world of appearances. Inspired by Jacques Ranciere\'si Ten Theses on Politicsi and work by Hannah Arendt, Stanley Cavell, and Roland Barthes, Davide Panagia offers conceptual provocations that emphasize the sense of conviction one has

Winner of the Thomas McGann Award from the Rocky Mountain Council for Latin American Studies Combining theories from the anthropology of consumption, cultural studies, and gender studies with the methodologies of social, cultural, and oral histories, Natalia Milanesio shows the exceptional cultural and social visibility of low-income consumers in postwar Argentina along with their unprecedented economic

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bOne in six children now struggle with mental health. Is yours one of themb pOurs is a worried world. Children are growing up with anxiety, uncertainty, and low self-esteem, and the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing lockdowns and yet more life online, has only intensified this. Many parents feel helpless as their happy, easygoing children are overwhelmed by a tsunami of pressure and worry. How can we help

bJoin the Lorax--Dr. Seuss\'s beloved icon of environmentalism--as he introduces readers to nine real, incredible eco-inventions and empowers children to think creatively in this rhymed easy-reader, which includes a fun brainstorming activity!b piI am the Lorax, ibriand we\'re here to celebrateibrieco-friendly inventionsibrithat people create.i pThe Lorax describes nine kid-friendly inventions from

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The Creation Guild - A guidebook that frames the creative impulse not simply as a means to an end but as a profound universal imperative running through all of us. By connecting to our creative source energy, we plug into the current that powers the universe. The Creation Guild is for those who want to align with that universal creative energy and learn to build awareness of the nuances that block

Corpus linguistics is the study of language data on a large scale - the computer-aided analysis of very extensive collections of transcribed utterances or written texts. This textbook outlines the basic methods of corpus linguistics, explains how the discipline of corpus linguistics developed and surveys the major approaches to the use of corpus data. It uses a broad range of examples to show how corpus

pThis is a wonderful book that guides you through the amazing Gosford Edogawa garden - internationally regarded as the best example of hide and reveal of any Japanese garden outside of Japan. ppDiscover the origin of the history of the buildings, travel through centuries of tradition to understand this classic culture, revealed in the garden. This book is a simple and readable introduction to Japanese

After Queer Studies maps the literary influences that facilitated queer theory\'s academic emergence and charts the trajectories that continue to shape its continued evolution as a critical practice. It explores the interdisciplinary origins of queer studies and argues for the prominent role that literary studies has played in establishing the concepts, methods, and questions of contemporary queer

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

This book focuses on the latest emerging technologies in electric vehicles EV, and their economic and environmental impact. The topics covered include different types of EV such as hybrid electrical vehicle HEV, battery electrical vehicle BEV, fuel cell electrical vehicle FCEV, plug-in hybrid electrical vehicle PHEV. Theoretical background and practical examples of conventional electrical machines,

pbThe 1 iNew York Timesi and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen solves a murder among the Amish and reveals the conspiracy to keep it a secret in a heartbreaking and horrifying true-crime story.bppIn 1977, in an Ohio Amish community, pregnant wife and mother Ida Stutzman perished during a barn fire. The coroner\'s report natural causes. Ida\'s husband, Eli, was never considered a suspect.

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bRide along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! iAre you a helper like Uni the unicornib pWhen someone you love gets a wiggly tooth, it may be cause for excitement or anxiety. Ease any fears and bring on the joy with this humorous story focusing on the magic and delight of the Tooth Fairy--and Uni the unicorn, of course! pThe little girl has a wiggly tooth! Soon the Tooth Fairy

Somewhere, between character and caricature, there exists an authentic--a truly unique--urban place, that blends global and local, old and new. Yet, in a dramatically changing world dominated by crises of climate change, maintaining public health, and social justice, finding such places--and explaining their relevance--may be easier said than done. Sustaining a City\'s Culture and Character accepts

pb\'All serious lovers of poetry will want this book.\'bbribA. N. Wilsonbi pAll good poetry has the power to transport and transform us, to inspire and challenge us, to comfort and heal us, and to hold up a mirror to the world around us. pIn iA Century of Poetryi, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on 100 poems from the past 100 years - poems with an originality and depth that can impel

This title is part of UC Press\'s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press\'s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1