Thousands of teachers have entered prisons, many teaching writing or relying on writing practices when teaching other subjects. Yet these... Læs mere
Although apocalyptic visions and predictions have been part of contemporary Islam, this work covers this disparate but influential body of writing. It suggests that Islam began as an apocalyptic movement and has retained an apocalyptic and messianic tone.
Drawing on primary sources, this is a comprehensive survey of of lycanthropy, with a focus on the medieval and Renaissance periods. Charlotte Otten... Læs mere
Offers an account of the evolution of the Irish tourist industry over the twentieth century. This book examines how a small... Læs mere
Featuring twenty-five writers in all, this book includes Howard P. Segal's acclaimed work on utopian visionaries.
Black Elk was one of the greatest religious thinkers produced by native North America, and the Sun Dance the central religious ritual of his Lakota tradition. This work on his life and his influence offers an in-depth analysis of the man and his cultural impact.
The second, revised edition of a classic, 19th-century work which captures the pleasures of camping and canoeing... Læs mere
In an exposition of writer S.Y. Abramovitsh, this work shows the symbolic importance of his central character, Mendele the Bookseller, and explores the history of Yiddish fiction in Russia during the 19th century.
This is a historical study of acculturation in New York City. It documents the ""Americanisation"" of foreign enclaves within the city, showing the effects... Læs mere
Chief Chapman Scanandoah (1870-1953) was a decorated Navy veteran who served in the Spanish-American War, a skilled... Læs mere
This history of the Corning glass industry is a rich storehouse of information for anyone trying to identify pieces of cut or engraved glass. It combines a... Læs mere