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This book is about lies that are told throughout the life of manyin particular, one family. The Beginning is the End and the End the Beginning. Along the way, the book focuses on two main characters, a black and white male friend relationship; two boys that meet in a small town. There are many interesting stories that the main character reflects back on during his life. You will see how the main characters life was formed by the family relationships he had. While growing up, the main character meets a girl who he falls in love with and marries later to become dismayed by things he learns about her. Lieswe have all told one or many in our lifetime. Now, some may have been lies of deception, innocence trying to escape trouble, or just a dreamer of sand castles but all UnClaimed.
This book includes biographical facts as well as political contributions.
"In 2012, the year 1433 of the Muslim calendar, the Islamic population throughout the world was estimated at approximately a billion and a half, representing about one-fifth of humanity. In geographical terms, Islam occupies the center of the world, stretching like a big belt across the globe from east to west."--P. vii.
Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Class: Dimensions of Inequality, edited by renowned researcher and scholar Susan Ferguson, presents a contemporary and compelling overview of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class issues in the United States today. Taking an intersectional approach, the book is organized topically, rather than focusing on specific race/ethnic subgroups. The content is framed around the themes of identity, experiences of race, class, gender or sexuality, difference, inequality, and social change or personal empowerment, with historical context threaded throughout to deepen the reader's understanding. With engaging readings and cutting-edge scholarship the collection is not only refreshingly contemporary but also relevant to students’ lives.
This volume compares and contrasts contemporary theories of cognition, modes of perception, and learning from cross-cultural perspectives. The participants were asked to consider and assess the question of whether people from different cultures think differently. Moreover, they were asked to consider whether the same approaches to teaching and development of thinking will work in all cultures as well as they do in Western, literate societies.
Economic growth slowed down, but became more broad-based. In 2017, real GDP growth was 2.1 percent, with the non-mining GDP rebounding from its contraction in 2016. The external balance turned negative due to weaker than expected export growth and higher oil prices. Inflation remains relatively low, and the monetary stance accommodative. Oil production is expected to commence in 2020, and additional oil discoveries have significantly improved the medium- and long-term outlook.
Whether considered a sublime landscape, malignant wilderness, or the endangered site of environmental conflicts, the tropics are, Picturing Tropical Nature argues, largely a construct of American and European imaginations. Nancy Leys Stephan asserts that images of the tropics conveyed through drawings, paintings, photographs, literature, and travel writings are central to what Stepan calls the "tropicalization of nature," or the often harmful misrepresentation of the tropics and its peoples. She here examines several aspects of such tropicalization as they emerge through the work of nineteenth- and twentieth-century scientists and artists, including Alexander von Humboldt, Alfred Russel Wall...
Exploring the infinite universe of Independent Comics! ICC Magazine Premiere Issue #2 spotlights the Black Panther movie phenomenon, the importance of representation, comic history, and the rise of Black Superheroes in comics! Don’t miss our comic reviews, and tips and advice for Independent Comic Publishers! Terance Baker, Bill McCormick, Pam Harrison Magazine Type Comic Full Color Page Count: 52 Join ICC Magazine as we showcase the best and brightest stars in Independent Comics, and offer tips and advice for upcoming artists from the pros. If you thought there were no inspirational material or resources for Independent Comic artists, let us be your guide! Independent Creators Connection is your creative nexus!
Guyana is a nation in South America. Its indigenous roots have been influenced by centuries of Dutch and British colonial control. Today, it is an independent member of the British Commonwealth, with its own unique flavor. This book dives into Guyana's rich history and studies its heritage, culture, traditions, government, economy, and religious practices, ultimately creating a complete understanding of the nation in the twenty-first century.
The Jellybean Dream Anthology is an 80 page book showcasing art of characters from the series Jellybean Dream. Jellybean Dream, created by NorViance Henry, chronicles the adventures of Jellybean Turner, a millennial woman with the ability to travel to other galaxies/dimensions.