Offers a thorough examination of Afro-Barbadian migration to Liberia during the mid- to late nineteenth century.

This book is a unique compilation of literary history, autobiography, travel writing, and, of course, the history of book collecting.

Ireland in the mid-1800s was primarily a population of peasants, forced to live on a single, moderately nutritious crop: potatoes.

This volume explores the diverse linguistic landscape of Southeast Asia’s Chinese communities.

Covering both established terminology as well as the specialist vocabulary of modern theoretical schools, this is an indispensable guide to the principal terms and concepts encountered in debates over literary studies in the twenty-first ...

Winner of a Caldecott Honor A shy Japanese boy having difficulty adjusting to school is misjudged by his classmates.

Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award 2002 Children's Crown Gallery Award Master List Pick of the Lists, American Bookseller Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 1999, IBBY Julie can't wait to go to the park, But she's not ...

Building on Apollodorus' speech from the trial and other source material, Debra Hamel recreates Neaira's life and experiences from her lowly origins in a brothel in Corinth, to a highly paid courtesan and sex slave, her retirement and 30 ...

This alphabet book gives an understanding of, and helps to celebrate, the unique qualities and attributes of children with Asperger Syndrome.

Pedigree and panache is the first comprehensive history of the art auction in Australia. In this fascinating work, Shireen Huda investigates the construction of the glamorous reputation of art auctions and art auction houses.