Creator: Mickey Hess
Publication date: 2007-01
Price: $285.10
Review Icons of Hip Hop: An Encyclopedia of the Movement, Music, and Culture / Greenwood Press:
Publication date: 2005-09-30
Dewey code: 863.64
Price: $30.95
Review El Amor Me Absolvera / Love Will Absolve Me: La pasion secreta de Fidel Castro en Mexico / The Secret Passion of Fidel Castro in Mexico / Plaza & Janes Mexico:
Creator: Geoff Thompson
Publication date: 1997-07-31
Review Give Him to the Angels / Summersdale Publishers:
Publication date: 2004-06-01
Review Paul Delvaux - His Life / Exhibitions International:
Publication date: 2007-10-30
Dewey code: 509
Review The DNA Doctor: Candid Conversations with James D Watson: Candid Conversations with James D. Watson / World Scientific Publishing Company:
Publication date: 2004-06-01
Review Paul Delvaux - His Life / Exhibitions International:
Edition: 1a. ed
Publication date: 1998-08
Price: $13.50
Review Un Ano Sin Amor (Hoy Por Hoy) / Perfil S.A.:
Creator: Janet Laming
Publication date: 1998-01-01
Price: $285.27
Review Complete Correspondence: Index General v. 52: In French / Voltaire Foundation:
Publication date: 1998-03
Dewey code: 973.049697294
Price: $25.00
Review Restavec: From Haitian Slave Child to Middle-Class American / Univ of Texas Pr:African slaves in Haiti emancipated themselves from French rule in 1804 and created the first independent black republic in the Western Hemisphere. But they reinstituted slavery for the most vulnerable members of Haitian society—the children of the poor—by using them as unpaid servants to the wealthy. These children were—and still are—restavecs, a French term whose literal meaning of "staying with" disguises the unremitting labor, abuse, and denial of education that characterizes the children's lives. In this memoir, Jean-Robert Cadet recounts the harrowing story of his youth as a restavec, as well as his inspiring climb to middle-class American life. He vividly describes what it was like to be an unwanted illegitimate child "staying with" a well-to-do family whose physical and emotional abuse was sanctioned by Haitian society. He also details his subsequent life in the United States, where, despite American racism, he put himself through college and found success in the Army, in business, and finally in teaching.
Authors
- Gilberto Loaiza Cano
- Santiago Montenegro
Publication date: 2004-01
Review El Choco, Un Paraiso del Demonio: Novita, Citara y El Baudo, Siglo XVIII (Coleccion Clio) / Editorial Universidad de Antioquia:
Publication date: 2006-01
Price: $285.59
Review Julian de Zulueta y Amondo: Promotor del Capitalismo En Cuba / Ediciones Union:
Publication date: 1998-03
Dewey code: 973.049697294
Price: $25.00
Review Restavec: From Haitian Slave Child to Middle-Class American / Univ of Texas Pr:African slaves in Haiti emancipated themselves from French rule in 1804 and created the first independent black republic in the Western Hemisphere. But they reinstituted slavery for the most vulnerable members of Haitian society—the children of the poor—by using them as unpaid servants to the wealthy. These children were—and still are—restavecs, a French term whose literal meaning of "staying with" disguises the unremitting labor, abuse, and denial of education that characterizes the children's lives. In this memoir, Jean-Robert Cadet recounts the harrowing story of his youth as a restavec, as well as his inspiring climb to middle-class American life. He vividly describes what it was like to be an unwanted illegitimate child "staying with" a well-to-do family whose physical and emotional abuse was sanctioned by Haitian society. He also details his subsequent life in the United States, where, despite American racism, he put himself through college and found success in the Army, in business, and finally in teaching.
Publication date: 2008-01
Price: $285.10
Review Gustav and Alma Mahler: A Research and Information Guide / Routledge:This revised edition of Garland's 1989 publication updates the core bibliography on Gustave Mahler (as well as his spouse and fellow composer Alma Mahler) by incorporating new research gathered over the past dozen years on his life and professional works. Gustave Mahler, renowned conductor and composer of symphonies and song cycles, is one of the foremost musical figures of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His symphonies continue to be widely performed and studied through the twenty-first century. Organized in sections according to subject matter, references are arranged alphabetically by the names of authors or editors. Filler’s research has produced sources for musicologists and students in nineteen languages, offering a resource that expands traditional English-language music scholarship.
Authors
- Nick Robinson
- Patrick Robinson
Review Horsetrader: Robert Sangster and the Rise and Fall of the Sport of Kings / HarperCollins Publishers Ltd:
Creator: Geoff Thompson
Publication date: 1997-07-31
Review Give Him to the Angels / Summersdale Publishers:
Publication date: 2008-01
Price: $285.10
Review Icons of Rock: An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever (Greenwood Icons) / Greenwood Press:More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged as America's-and the world's-most popular and influential musical medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations' worth of history. From Ray Charles to Joni Mitchell to Nirvana, rock music has been an undeniable force in both reflecting and shaping our cultural landscape. Icons of Rock offers a vivid overview of rock's pervasive role in contemporary society by profiling the lives and work of the music's most legendary artists. Most rock histories, by virtue of their all-encompassing scope, are unable to cover the lives and work of individual artists in depth, or to place those artists in a broader context. This two-volume set, by contrast, provides extensive biographies of the 24 greatest rock n' rollers of all time, examining their influences, innovations, and impact in a critical and historical perspective. Entries inside this unique reference explore the issues, trends, and movements that defined the cultural and social climate of the artists' music. Sidebars spotlight the many iconic elements associated with rock, such as rock festivals, protest songs, and the British Invasion. Providing a wealth of information on the icons, culture, and mythology of America's most beloved music, this biographical encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for students and music fans alike.
Creator: Janet Laming
Publication date: 1998-01-01
Price: $285.27
Review Complete Correspondence: Index General v. 52: In French / Voltaire Foundation:
Authors
- Otty E. H. Mandla Nxumalo
Review King of Goodwill: The Authorised Biography of King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu / Nasou Via Afrika:
Edition: 1a. ed
Publication date: 1998-08
Price: $13.50
Review Un Ano Sin Amor (Hoy Por Hoy) / Perfil S.A.:
Publication date: 2006-01
Price: $285.59
Review Julian de Zulueta y Amondo: Promotor del Capitalismo En Cuba / Ediciones Union:
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Watson, Paul Delvaux - His Life, Un Ano Sin Amor (Hoy Por Hoy), Complete Correspondence: Index General v. 52: In French, Restavec: From Haitian Slave Child to Middle-Class American, El Choco, Un Paraiso del Demonio: Novita, Citara y El Baudo, Siglo XVIII (Coleccion Clio), Julian de Zulueta y Amondo: Promotor del Capitalismo En Cuba, Restavec: From Haitian Slave Child to Middle-Class American, Gustav and Alma Mahler: A Research and Information Guide, Horsetrader: Robert Sangster and the Rise and Fall of the Sport of Kings, Give Him to the Angels, Icons of Rock: An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever (Greenwood Icons), Complete Correspondence: Index General v. 52: In French, King of Goodwill: The Authorised Biography of King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu, Un Ano Sin Amor (Hoy Por Hoy), Julian de Zulueta y Amondo: Promotor del Capitalismo En CubaTop headlines: Newsweek: Gore on carbon, coal and illusion: ›15:24 2 Dec, Tue Rare Rowling book on display in NY: A rare original edition of J.K. 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Back at the ranch, the contestants lost a bit less weight than usual because they spent half of the week traveling, and one family was split up before making the final four. ›13:50 3 Dec, Wed Climate crusaders set to act in Congress: Democrats now have all their climate ducks lined up: Four crusaders from California ready to join forces in Congress with President-elect Barack Obama to pass mandatory emissions curbs . ›23:16 21 Nov, Fri Himalaya glaciers melting much faster: Glaciers high in the Himalayas are dwindling faster than anyone thought, putting nearly a billion people living in South Asia in peril of losing their water supply. ›21:24 24 Nov, Mon 10 wonders in a winter wonderland: Is it really true that no two snowflakes are alike? Get the cold, hard facts on that question and nine other scientific puzzlers posed by the winter season. ›14:05 3 Dec, Wed Baby formula poses hidden risks: Tough financial times often call for inventive, improvised measures for families to make ends meet, but it nearly cost the life of a 5-month-old boy in Florida. Experts discuss the dangers of intoxication for infants when their baby formula is watered down. ›14:38 3 Dec, Wed Texas sends fewer inmates to die in 2008: Texas juries this year sentenced the fewest number of inmates to death row since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed capital punishment to resume in 1976, according to a new report. ›23:45 Newsweek: Why we need better batteries: ›07:52 26 Nov, Wed I'll drink to that: Prohibition repeal turns 75: With wraiths of the 1930s seemingly lurking around every corner Stock panic! Bank failures! Cloche hats! the appeal of repeal is particularly strong this year, with a number of bars and restaurants planning to mark the milestone. ›23:27 3 Dec, Wed Try this delicious dish from a Top Chef: On the fourth week of "Top Chef" three chefs had to prepare a dish for the TODAY show and Meredith Vieira, Hoda Kotb, Natalie Morales and Kathie Lee Gifford got to judge. Chef Ariane Durate won the competition and is sharing her simple and scrumptious recipes for mushroom and herb goat cheese bruschetta. ›16:54 Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04 20 Nov, Thu Scientists turn into virtual body snatchers: Shaking hands with yourself is an amusing out-of-body experience. The illusion of having your stomach slashed with a knife, not so much. Both sensations, however, can feel real in a Swedish body-swapping experiment. ›00:17 3 Dec, Wed First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon Feds halt plan to drill in Utah canyons: The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced it is pulling auction parcels from an expanded oil-and-gas leasing program in Utah, including tracts inside Nine Mile Canyon and Desolation Canyon. ›11:19 3 Dec, Wed Bush: Automakers must ensure viability: President George W. Bush said U.S. automakers' needed to ensure their own long-term viability in their pitch for $34 billion rescue package. ›00:10 5 Dec, Fri Money, mistletoe and the gift of nookie: Need to holiday-proof your relationship this year? 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