The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 26 October 2008
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Malcolm X's searing memoir belongs on the small shelf of great autobiographies. The reasons are many: the blistering honesty with which he recounts his transformation from a bitter, self-destructive petty criminal into an articulate political activist, the continued relevance of his militant analysis of white racism, and his emphasis on self-respect and self-help for African Americans. And there's the vividness with which he depicts black popular culture--try as he might to criticize those lindy hops at Boston's Roseland dance hall from the perspective of his Muslim faith, he can't help but make them sound pretty wonderful. These are but a few examples. The Autobiography of Malcolm X limns an archetypal journey from ignorance and despair to knowledge and spiritual awakening. When Malcolm tells coauthor Alex Haley, "People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book," he voices the central belief underpinning every attempt to set down a personal story as an example for others. Although many believe his ethic was directly opposed to Martin Luther King Jr.'s during the civil rights struggle of the '60s, the two were not so different.
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 12 July 2008
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A modern classic, and a phenomenal bestseller, this simple collection
of thoughts and gentle opinion has struck a deep chord in readers all
over the world. Observing our times in his unique way, Robert Fulghum
has tapped into the community that we all share and tells us something
about ourselves and how to be the best we are capable of. He reminds us
to share, clean up our own mess, take a nap every afternoon, and to be
aware of wonder.
Added by: fmaria | Karma: 166.56 | Fiction literature | 11 February 2008
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Discovered in 1779, the Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous monuments to have survived from Ancient Egypt. Its bilingual inscription in three different scripts provided the key that enabled scholars, and in particular the Frenchman Jean-Francois Champollion, to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs for the first time. This illustrated booklet tells the story of the stone from its discovery and arrival in the British Museum to its eventual decipherment. It also includes a full translation of the inscription.
This exciting new package provides a systematic course that enables students to become more effective learners and take on greater responsibility for their own learning. The Learner’s Book is divided into two stages. Stage 1 contains activities that focus on styles, needs, organization, and motivation. Stage 2 covers various skills that include: extending vocabulary, dealing with grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learners and teachers can select the skills and strategies they need and plan their own route through the materials. The course can be used in conjunction with a regular language course or presented as separate learner training sessions. AUDIO ONLY
A cruel king marries beautiful young women, but always has their heads cut off in the morning. However, his new wife, Sheherezade, is clever. Every night, she starts to tell him a wonderful story. She tells him about a greedy man who finds a robbers' cave, full of treasure, but cannot remember the magic words to get out again. She tells him the story of Sinbad the sailor, of a genie in a bottle, of Aladdin and his magic lamp, and many more. Every morning, the king lets his new wife live, because he wants to hear the end of the story. Now you can read some of Sheherezade's wonderful stories — and find out what happens to the story-teller herself! Oxford Progressive Readers Stage 1 (1400 words)
