In this compelling oral history, the Delany sisters recall their formative years, growing up as members of a distinguished middle-class black family in Raleigh, North Carolina, and their years in New York, where Bessie became a noted dentist in the Harlem community, and Sadie was the first African-American teacher of science employed by the New ...
This widely acclaimed textbook, newly expanded and redesigned, helps readers better understand the Old Testament (and the God it reveals) by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind it and behind each of its books. Helpful maps, photos, timelines, and charts now in full color.
Construction methods, woods, varnishes, known instruments, types of instruments, life, special features. Includes 93 illustrations, plus 4 color plates.
This volume offers new perspectives on the cultural, economic, and community contexts of African American family life. Recognizing the diversity of contemporary African American families, leading experts from different disciplines present the latest knowledge on such topics as family formation, gender roles, child rearing, care of the elderly, and ...
The authors have worked with hundreds of test takers and have culled the methods of test preparation that consistently work and get the best results. A unique combination of facts and nuances, "Board Stiff Too" provides the ultimate resource to help you pass the oral boards on your first attempt.
In Everyday Creative Writing the reader will find the prospecting tools of the trade - from freewriting and free association to puzzles and computer gaming.
Who hasn't had a moment in Bible study where you exclaim - aloud or silently - why can't they just list all of these kings/miracles/cities/etc. out somewhere? Now they have! "Baker's Handbook of Bible Lists" supplements standard Bible reference tools, offering speedy access to basic information without the wordiness of a Bible dictionary or ...
Learn the concepts, syntax and APIs (Application Program Interface) of Java. It includes information about DTDs, datatypes, child data, Cascading Style Sheets, XSL, data islands, ActiveX, metadata, JavaScript, Xlink, Xpointer, and more! About the CD-ROM: The CD will include coding examples. It includes fully searchable e-version of the book.
A family history of the legendary violinmakers of Mantua, Cremona and Venice, and the definitive commentary on their craftsmanship. Includes 131 photographs, 16 in full color.
These pocket guides are filled with information on hikes, bike rides, and the carriage-road system in Acadia National Park. They include trips ranging from easy family outings to strenuous solo treks. The authors also include practical tips on planning and preparing for a trip, weather, and safety. Concise directions are accompanied by clearly ...
Admittedly, as the last book in the "Old Testament", and a minor prophet at that, Malachi is often overlooked by Bible readers. Yet, Malachi's passionate proclamations and the significance of what he had to say to his people capture the attention of even the casual reader. The message of Malachi came at a time of cultural and religious rethinking ...
Cyberpolitics goes beyond the hype to analyze the content of political discussion on the Internet and to see how the Internet is being used politically. Empirical research translated into dozens of graphically compelling figures and tables illuminates for the first time Internet characteristics heretofore only speculated about: Who are the ...
This title provides medical students with an instrument for self-assessment and review within the speciality of paediatrics. It contains 500 questions, each accompanied by an answer, a paragraph-length explanation, and a specific page reference to either a journal article, a textbook, or both. A bibliography which lists all sources used follows ...
An Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the highly successful book by Les Ebdon, An Introduction to Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The change in title reflects the number of significant developments in the field of atomic spectrometry since publication of the earlier book. New topics ...
When developing new food products, it is important to understand the major mechanisms of food macromolecule interactions. The first edition of this book provided a useful scientific and theoretical base describing the reasons for polymer action. The second edition updates the substantial progress that has occurred during the last ten years in many ...
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