Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

• 

  Self-Publishing - A guide to...

  Emma Rosen

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  You’ve written a book...what next? 
  Publishing your own book can be a daunting process. At each complex stage you need to make creative and business decisions to make the most out of your work. 
  Self-Publishing takes you through each part of the process, including editing, design, formatting, publishing options and marketing. With clear explanations and practical tips, this book makes publishing your book easier and more enjoyable. 
  Whether you’re new to self-publishing or an established indie author looking for new ways to promote your work, there is something in this book for you.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Slave Trade in Africa The: The...

  Editors Charles River

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  It was the sail that linked the continents of Africa and America, and thus it was also the sail that facilitated the greatest involuntary human migration of all time. The African slave trade is a complex and deeply divisive subject that has had a tendency to evolve according the political requirements of any given age, and is often touchable only with the correct distribution of culpability. It has for many years, therefore, been deemed singularly unpalatable to implicate Africans themselves in the perpetration of the institution, and only in recent years has the large-scale African involvement in both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean Slave Trades come to be an accepted fact. There can, however, be no doubt that even though large numbers of indigenous Africans were liable, it was European ingenuity and greed that fundamentally drove the industrialization of the Transatlantic slave trade in response to massive new market demands created by their equally ruthless exploitation of the Americas. 
  In time, the Atlantic slave trade provided for the labor requirements of the emerging plantation economies of the New World. It was a specific, dedicated and industrial enterprise wherein huge profits were at stake, and a vast and highly organized network of procurement, processing, transport and sale existed to expedite what was in effect a modern commodity market.  
  The East African Slave Trade on the other hand, or the Indian Ocean Slave Trade as it was also known, was a far more complex and nuanced phenomenon, far older, significantly more widespread, rooted in ancient traditions, and governed by rules very different to those in the western hemisphere. It is also often referred to as the Arab Slave Trade, although this, specifically, might perhaps be more accurately applied to the more ancient variant of organized African slavery.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Jesusland - Stories from the...

  Joelle Kidd

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  An empathetic, funny, and sharply critical collection of essays exploring the Christian pop culture of the 2000s and its influence on today’s politically powerful evangelicalism
  		 
  “Braiding relentless curiosity, sharp argument, and wry comedy, Kidd offers a lucid critique of evangelicalism that is always attentive to, and respectful of, the mysteries of faith. This is cultural criticism at its finest. I’ll read anything Kidd writes.” — Tajja Isen, author of Some of My Best Friends
  		
  		 
  In 1999, after three years of secular living in Eastern Europe, Joelle Kidd moved back to Canada and was enrolled in the strange world of an evangelical Christian school. Immediately, she found herself in a strange world of upbeat Christan pop music, purity education, and desperately trendy Bible redesigns, trying to make sense of this unfamiliar preteen cultural landscape.
  		 
   In Jesusland, Joelle writes about the Christian pop culture that she was suddenly immersed in, from perky girl bands to modest styling tips, and draws connections between this evangelical subculture and the mainstream, a tense yet reciprocal relationship that both disavows the secular while employing its media markers. But none of this was just about catchy songs; every abstinence quiz in a teen magazine was laying the foundation for what would become a conservative Christian movement that threatens women’s healthcare, attacks queer and trans rights, and drives present-day political division.
  		 
  Through nine incisive, honest, and emotional essays, Jesusland exposes the pop cultural machinations of evangelicalism, while giving voice to aughts-era Christian children and teens who are now adults looking back at their time measuring the length of their skirts, and asking each other if their celebrity crush was Christian enough. With care and generosity, Jesusland shows us how the conservative evangelical movement became the global power it is today by exploring the pop culture that both reflected and shaped an entire generation of young people.

  Mostra libro

• 

  The New Female Antihero - The...

  Gillian Silverman, Sarah Hagelin

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The New Female Antihero examines the hard-edged spies, ruthless queens, and entitled slackers of twenty-first-century television. 
    
  The last ten years have seen a shift in television storytelling toward increasingly complex storylines and characters. In this study, Sarah Hagelin and Gillian Silverman zoom in on a key figure in this transformation: the archetype of the female antihero. Far from the sunny, sincere, plucky persona once demanded of female characters, the new female antihero is often selfish and deeply unlikeable. 
    
  In this entertaining and insightful study, Hagelin and Silverman explore the meanings of this profound change in the role of women characters. In the dramas of the new millennium, they show, the female antihero is ambitious, conniving, even murderous; in comedies, she is self-centered, self-sabotaging, and anti-aspirational. Across genres, these female protagonists eschew the part of good girl or role model. In their rejection of social responsibility, female antiheroes thus represent a more profound threat to the status quo than do their male counterparts. From the devious schemers of Game of Thrones, The Americans, Scandal, and Homeland, to the joyful failures of Girls, Broad City, Insecure, and SMILF, female antiheroes register a deep ambivalence about the promises of liberal feminism. They push back against the myth of the modern-day super-woman—she who “has it all”—and in so doing, they give us new ways of imagining women’s lives in contemporary America.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Beyond the Horizon - The Power...

  Eric Bosnyak

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Discover the Secrets to Going the Extra Mile 
   
  Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly excel in life and leave an enduring impact? Beyond the Horizon: The Power of Going the Extra Mile invites you on a transformative journey that reveals the secrets to surpassing your own limitations and exceeding life’s expectations. 
   
  This inspiring guide presents a comprehensive roadmap to personal and professional success, teaching you to break through barriers and develop a resilient mindset. Discover the profound benefits of adopting an Extra Mile Mindset and learn how to nurture it to unlock your fullest potential. Hear stories of individuals who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, proving that success is attainable with the right approach. 
   
  Within these pages, you'll uncover powerful strategies for success, including effective habit formation, time management, and building meaningful connections. Learn the art of leveraging your passions and creativity, inspiring leadership, and the importance of consistency in achieving your goals. 
   
  As you delve deeper, you’ll find insights into using gratitude to enhance relationships, embracing lifelong learning, and making informed financial choices that spur growth. From balancing health and wellness to adapting to change, this book provides tools to maneuver through life's complexities while maintaining your core values. 
   
  Embrace the opportunity to not only visualize your dreams but bring them to fruition. Beyond the Horizon will equip you with the tools to turn your vision into reality while celebrating your achievements and sharing your success with the world. 
   
  Ready to transcend the ordinary and craft your own legacy? Embark on this enlightening journey and discover the true power of going the extra mile.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Cognitive and Behavioral...

  Vivian Westlake

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This book consists of 7 titles, which are the following: 
  - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy  
  - Behavior Therapy  
  - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy  
  - Dialectical Behavior Therapy  
  - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  
  - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy  
  - Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
  This is a goldmine bundle that you can use to learn more about all cognition-focused therapies.

  Mostra libro