New Daughters of Africa - An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent(Pevná vazba)

New Daughters of Africa - An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent(Pevná vazba)

This landmark anthology celebrates the work of 200 women writers of African descent and charts a literary landscape as never

New Daughters of Africa - An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent(Paperback / softback)

A glorious portrayal of the richness and range of the singular and combined accomplishments of more than 200 contributors, New Daughters of Africa showcases their global sweep, diversity and achievements while also testifying to a wealth of genres: autobiography, memoir, letters, short stories,

Daughters of Darkness (Saffer Jeremy)(Pevná vazba)

Daughters of Darkness is a collection of fine art portraits of women in corpse paint. A nod to black metal and doom album cover art, Daughters of Darkness was photographed over 10+ years, with more than 400 models from all over the world, almost all of which did their own corpse paint and are fans

African Art (Bassani Ezio)(Pevná vazba)

An illustrated study of traditional and figurative art of Africa that reflects the continent's rich artistic and cultural heritage. African Art explores the continent's marvelous artistic achievements which share its roots with humanities origins. Sculpture has historically been the chief means of

Fashion Africa: A Visual Overview of Contemporary African Fashion (Shaw Jacqueline)(Pevná vazba)

A visual overview of contemporary African fashion, Fashion Africa is a comprehensive guide compiled with an ethical perspective.Jacqueline Shaw promotes Africa as a place not just for sourcing materials, but with the potential to be a vital epicentre of trade within the global marketplace. This

Drawing Lines: An Anthology of Women Cartoonists (Oates Joyce Carol)(Pevná vazba)

Showcasing stories from some of the comics' greatest female creators, this anthology features stories that range from mainstream adventures to hilarious comic shorts to heart-wrenching autobiographical stories--in a new, larger size Featuring over a dozen stories by top talents like New York Times

The Mirror of My Heart: A Thousand Years of Persian Poetry by Women (Davis Dick)(Paperback)

An anthology of verse by women poets writing in Persian, most of whom have never been translated into English before, from acclaimed scholar and translator Dick Davis. A Penguin Classic The Mirror of My Heart is a unique and captivating collection of eighty-three Persian women poets, many of whom

Temples of the African Gods - Revealing the Ancient Hidden Ruins of Southern Africa (Tellinger Michael)(Pevná vazba)

A Country of Refuge: An Anthology of Writing on Asylum Seekers (Popescu Lucy)(Paperback)

A Country of Refuge is a poignant, thought-provoking and timely anthology of writing on asylum seekers from some of Britain and Ireland's most influential voices. Compiled and edited by human rights activist and writer Lucy Popescu, this powerful collection of short fiction, memoir, poetry and

Plantagenet Princesses: The Daughters of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II (Boyd Douglas)(Pevná vazba)

A unique look at the lives of two daughters that highlights the dichotomy of lives of royal women, as both daughters and mothers of kings, who also knew both prison and power.The names of few medieval monarchs and their queens are better known than Eleanor of Aquitaine, uniquely queen of France and

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Steptoe John)(Pevná vazba)

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is

Africa State of Mind: Contemporary Photography Reimagines a Continent (Eshun Ekow)(Pevná vazba)

A mesmerizing, continent-spanning survey of the most dynamic scenes in contemporary African photography, and an introduction to the creative figures who are making it happen.Africa State of Mind gathers together the work of an emergent generation of photographers from across Africa, including both

Africa: A Modern History (Arnold Guy)(Pevná vazba)

The end of World War II signaled the end of the European African empires. In 1945, four African countries were independent; by 1963, 30 African states created the Organization of African Unity. The 1960s were a time of optimism as Africans enjoyed their new independence, witnessed increases in

Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of) (Gros Kathleen)(Pevná vazba)

A modern-day graphic novel adaptation of Little Women that explores identity, friendships, and new experiences through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Jo March. A must-read for fans of Raina Telgemeier. With the start of eighth grade, Jo March decides it's time to get serious about her writing and

Virago Book Of Women Travellers. (Morris Mary)(Pevná vazba)

A reissue of The Virago Book of Women Travellers, featuring writing by Gertrude Bell, Edith Wharton, Isabella Bird, Kate O'Brien, Mary Wollstonecraft, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and many

An Austin Anthology (Stringer James 'Jim')(Pevná vazba)

An Austin Anthology is an entertaining collection of true stories that feature just a few of the products manufactured by the Austin Motor Company from 1906 until the outbreak of the Second World War, including the people who helped to make them, those who drove them, and even those who flew them

All Our Yesterdays - An Anthology of Childhood Memories(Pevná vazba)

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song (Loa #333): A Library of America Anthology (Young Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

A literary landmark: the biggest, most ambitious anthology of Black poetry ever published, gathering 250 poets from the colonial period to the present Only now, in the 21st century, can we fully grasp the breadth and range of African American poetry: a magnificent chorus of voices, some familiar,

Tales of East Africa: (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa) (Okubo Jamilla)(Pevná vazba)

Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure--a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals

The Women Who Made New York (Scelfo Julie)(Pevná vazba)

An illuminating, elegant history of New York City, told through the stories of the women who made it the most exciting and influential metropolis in the world Read any history of New York City and you will read about men. You will read about men who were political leaders and men who were activists

The Star-Nosed Mole: An Anthology of Scented Garden Writing (Bannerman Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

Scent Magic author Isabel Bannerman's selection of favorite poetry and prose pieces evoking the scent of plants, stunningly illustrated with her unique botanical photographs 'While researching an article I came across the adorable and preposterously unusual star-nosed mole. All moles use their

We Adopted: A Collection of Dog Rescue Tales (Boey Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

'Adoption' is the new badge of honour; Adoption is the new 'Black'. The book is an anthology of modern, real-life fairy tales of doggie salvation. It features some of the most incredible comeback stories, tales of resilience, forgiveness, trust, love, human cruelty, greed and miracle rebounds, dogs

Of Women and Salt (Garcia Gabriela)(Pevná vazba)

For fans of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, a sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her own past, and a family legacy that begins in Cuba before either of them were born. Of Women and Salt is a story of shared heritage, populated by magnetic,

Sherlock(Pevná vazba)

An anthology of stories inspired by the greatest detective of all time: Sherlock