A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite's Most Iconic Climb
Hans Florine embodies the genius of "and"-collaborative and competitive, fast and safe, audacious and disciplined, visionary and quantitative. The themes that run through Florine's 101 ascents of Yosemite's most iconic route can benefit people who will never climb a rock, indeed anyone inspired by the idea of a passionate, lifelong quest of any ......
The mythic figure of Malcolm X conjures up a variety of images - black nationalist, extremist, civil rights leader, hero. But how often is Malcolm X understood as a religious leader, a man profoundly affected by his relationship with Allah? This title offers the book length religious treatment of Malcolm X.
The Commonplace Books of William Byrd and Thomas Jefferson and the Gende
An examination of the misogynist writings in the commonplace books of William Byrd II and Thomas Jefferson. This work explores the structures, contexts and significance of these writings in the wider historical contexts of gender and power.
The Commonplace Books of William Byrd and Thomas Jefferson and the Gende
William Byrd II and Thomas Jefferson both kept journals which contained a series of observations revealing their fear and hatred of women. Lockridge leads us through these texts, exploring them in the wider historical context of gender and power, to illustrate early American patriarchal rage.
Tells the story of Heinz Hartmann's struggles, tragedies, and joys. This book offers stories about his medical practice, the similarities and differences he has discovered between various religions, and the 'missionaries' who have tried to convert him. It is the story of a doctor who has spent his life healing the scars left by the Nazis.
One Man's Remarkable Odyssey through Modern-Day China
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei-a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions--has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding ......
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens.
In 1901, the young Winnifred Eaton arrived in New York City with literary ambitions, journalistic experience, and the manuscript for A Japanese Nightingale, the novel that would sell many thousands of copies and make her famous. Hers is a real Horatio Alger story, with fascinating added dimensions of race and gender. While commercially successful ......
Panama, December 1989: a Soldier's Eyewitness Account
Who is the enemy? Who is an innocent bystander? When can I use force and how much force should I use? The answers to these questions vary according to the role of the soldier and the rules of engagement under which he is operating at a particular time and in a particular place on the battlefield. We owe the American solder, who for future ......
