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Madam C J Walker originally named Sarah Breedlove was the first in her formerly enslaved family to be born free. Poor for most of her life, Walker invented a line of hair-care products when she was 37 years old. Eleven years later, she owned her own thriving business, the Madam C J Walker Manufacturing Company. This book presents her story.

As a child in South Korea, Ban Ki-moon wrote a letter to the UN secretary-general regarding the Hungarian uprising against Russia. A few years later in the US, he met President John F Kennedy. From then, Ban desired to work for peace. This title discusses how his further success in these areas attempts to keep the UN relevant in the complex world.

In 1863, the Dine (Navajo) faced transformations to their way of life with the Americans' determination to first subjugate and then remove them to a reservation in order to begin their assimilation to American culture. This book exposes the series of events that facilitated the Navajo's removal from their homeland.

Trypanosomiasis refers to two diseases caused by the protozoa called trypanosomes. Trypanosoma cruzi in the Americas causes Chagas disease, affecting approximately 15 million people. Trypanosoma brucei in Africa causes African sleeping sickness, also affecting millions. This book looks at the nature of these potentially fatal parasitic diseases.

Intentional self-harm, often in the form of cutting one's self, is generally associated with emotional or mental distress, especially when observed among teens. This book discusses the most common types of self-injurious behavior, what they mean, how they can be treated, and how they can be prevented.

This series investigates unusual careers in science-related fields and finds out about commonly considered ways in which science can be put to use. With full colour phtographs and illustrations. Ages 12-16 years.

Native Americans have produced some of the most powerful and lyrical literature ever written in North America. This volume examines some of the finest Native American writers, including Joy Harjo, Louise Erdrich, James Welch, Sherman Alexie, N. Scott Momaday, Samsom Occom, Zitkala-Sa, and Leslie Marmon Silko.

Identity and belonging are just two of the many themes Asian-American writers have explored. This work evaluates this important body of American literature. It discusses canonical writers such as Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan in addition to the voices and traditions that have emerged from the US' diverse South and East Asian communities.

Generations of readers have embraced Jane Austen's seminal work ""Pride and Prejudice"", moving on to discover her other much-loved novels, including ""Emma"", ""Sense and Sensibility"", and ""Mansfield Park"". This work aims to provide a critical portrait of this popular author.

Harold Bloom is America's most esteemed literary critic and one of the greatest critical minds of our time. This work contains the best of Bloom's writing on the greatest novels and novelists of our time - from Daniel Defoe to Philip Roth, from Charles Dickens to Amy Tan. It also features his overview of the genre and thoughts on its development.

Examines the nature of the chemical bonds, answering fundamental questions about how they form, how they are broken, and how they help define life as we know it.

Franz Kafka has been said to have offered everything from a psychological parable of the Oedipal struggle to a caricature of psychological readings. This collection of critical essays features Kafka's life and other works as well as notes on the essay contributors.

This title provides an introduction to romanticism and the romantic poets.

Conflict arises in every relationship: within families, partnerships, groups, and nations. Whether a dispute turns destructive or constructive often depends on how it is handled. This book examines the causes of conflict in homes, schools, and the wider world.

Studies show that many people do not think it is wrong to be deceitful or to cheat to get ahead in school or at work. This title examines how lies and cheating hurt people's lives, and stresses the importance of justice and honesty in creating a society that treats people well and provides them with the opportunities they need to succeed.

Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. This book examines the basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to other religious influences, and how the original Shinto religion - rooted in an agrarian society - survives in this contemporary industrial world.

Covers the roots of Hinduism, and Hindu customs and beliefs. This book also covers Hindu gods and devotionalism, Hindu rites of passage, the Hindu nationalist movement in India, Hinduism and the interfaith movement, and Hinduism and the environmental movement.

President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan governs a critical state in the worldwide war on terror. During his tenure as president, the Pakistani economy has grown. This work examines the life and career of this leader, whose decisions are capable of influencing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

Outlines the historical development of Confucianism. This book presents the basic tenets of Confucian thought, traces its evolution in response to the events of Chinese history, and examines its enduring relevance to the contemporary world.

Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. This book describes the various customs and traditions of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania and how social and political influences have shaped these observances.

Features critical essays reflecting a variety of schools of criticism; notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index; and, an introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

Presents the basic beliefs of the Jewish religious heritage and highlights the different manners in which these traditions can be upheld. This book explores Orthodox Judaism and the religious practices and movements within Reformed Judaism, including Reform Judaism, Conservative Judaism, and Reconstructionist Judaism.

Explores both familiar and little-known territory about the world's creepiest monster, covering true stories and facts about different types of vampires. This book looks at superstition and folklore surrounding these bloodthirsty creatures and at their portrayals in the entertainment industry.

Joseph Heller's World War II satire, ""Catch-22"", poses the moral dilemma of how to remain sane in an insane world. It also introduced the Catch-22 catchphrase into everyday vernacular. This edition offers full-length essays and an index that provides a companion for readers hoping to broaden their appreciation of Heller's modern masterpiece.