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Hispanic-American Writers (Multicultural Voices)
Hispanic-American Writers discusses the Hispanic-American authors and their indispensable works that have made lasting contributions to literature, including Rudolfo Anaya, Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, Junot Díaz, Esmeralda Santiago, Oscar Hijuelos, Cristina Garcia, and Ernesto Quiñóne
Added by: titito | Karma: 1215.71 | Non-Fiction, Literature Studies | 9 May 2010
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African-American Writers (Multicultural Voices)
African-American authors have added their voices to the American literary tapestry through riveting works. African-American Writers discusses the established authors and newly emerging voices that have made lasting contributions to American literature. Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Ernest J. Gaines, Walter Dean Myers, Alice Walker, August Wilson, Charles Johnson, and Gloria Naylor are profiled along with their indispensable works that are commonly assigned in classrooms today.
The Tudors: A Very Short IntroductionFirst published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, John Guy's Very Short Introduction to The Tudors is the most authoritative short introduction to this age in British history. It offers a compelling account of the political, religious and economic changes of the country under such leading monarchs as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The work has been substantially revised and updated for this edition. In particular, the reigns of Henry VII, Edward VI, and Philip and Mary are comprehensively reassessed.
Principles of Managerial Finance, 12th EdGitman’s proven Learning Goal System—a hallmark feature of Principles of Managerial Finance—weaves pedagogy into concepts and practice, providing students with a road map to guide them through the text and supplementary tools. The Twelfth Edition now includes an emphasis on personal finance issues to add currency and relevance to the already cohesive learning framework.
Scroll Saw for the first timeThe hugely successful For the First Time® series of beginners’ guides ventures into woodworking, and that’s good news for those who want to try one of today’s hottest crafts. With this fully illustrated, question-and-answer manual to the scroll saw, novices can jump in and create great decorative items right away. From the most fundamental query—How do I get started?—it moves on to questions such as How do I attach a pattern onto the wood and then cut a basic shape? and How do I make a simple jigsaw puzzle?
