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'This masterly work ought to be The Elizabethan Encyclopedia, and no less.' - Cahiers Elizabethains Edmund Spenser remains one of Britain's most famous poets. With nearly 700 entries this Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive one-stop reference tool for: * appreciating Spenser's poetry in the context of his age and our own * understanding the language, themes and characters of the poems * easy to find entries arranged by subject.
One of America’s most beloved folk singers, Arlo Guthrie was at the pinnacle of his fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his best-selling album Alice’s Restaurant and his iconic appearance at Woodstock. Yet Guthrie’s career as a musician, humorist, and storyteller extends far beyond his years in the celebrity spotlight. Rising Son: The Life and Music of Arlo Guthrie, written by award-winning author Hank Reineke, recounts the veteran musician’s second act, from the early 1980s to the present. Featuring extensive reflections and commentary from Guthrie himself, this book is the only authorized biography of the renowned folk singer. As a modern-day troubadour drawn to experimenta...
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" ... The pieces in Dancing In Your Head examine the historical roots of today's popular music while offering insight into performers and trends that dominate the current scene."--Back cover
My Yiddishe Mama is more than just a Jewish cookbook. It captures the stories of South African Jews and traces their roots back to Eastern Europe; Africa and the Middle East. These nostalgic stories are sure to make you laugh and cry, but most importantly, remember. Not only did each Yiddishe Mama share their story with me, but they gave me some of their most treasured possessions – their famous recipes. Each recipe has been tried and tested; they are delicious; uncomplicated and are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. My hope is that as you page through My Yiddishe Mama, you will remember to celebrate the past, live joyfully in the present and share in the prospect of the future. The key ingredient in this book is love, and you are sure to find it on every page! “Alts ken der mentch fargesn nor nit esn.” – A person can forget everything but eating. Yiddish Proverb
The Other Welfare offers the first comprehensive history of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), from its origins as part of President Nixon's daring social reform efforts to its pivotal role in the politics of the Clinton administration. Enacted into law in 1972, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) marked the culmination of liberal social and economic policies that began during the New Deal. The new program provided cash benefits to needy elderly, blind, and disabled individuals. Because of the complex character of SSI—marking both the high tide of the Great Society and the beginning of the retrenchment of the welfare state—it provides the perfect subject for assessing the development of ...
A monograph on SF-based architects Kuth/Ranieri. The book is organized into three distinct sections. Ila Berman introduces the monograph with her essay, 'Paradoxical Matters', and provides additional text insertions that appear on selected projects throughout the volume.
"This concludes the first volume of Indian Philosophy Since Independence ; the second volume includes the following chapters ... "--P. iv ([v. 1])