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Literatures of Madness: Disability Studies and Mental Health (Literary Disability Studies)
by Elizabeth J. DonaldsonLiteratures of Madness: Disability Studies and Mental Health brings together scholars working in disability studies, mad studies, feminist theory, Indigenous studies, postcolonial theory, Jewish literature, queer studies, American studies, trauma studies, and comics to create an intersectional community of scholarship in literary disability studies of mental health. The collection contains essays on canonical authors and lesser known and sometimes forgotten writers, including Sylvia Plath, Louisa May Alcott, Hannah Weiner, Mary Jane Ward, Michelle Cliff, Lee Maracle, Joanne Greenberg, Ann Bannon, Jerry Pinto, Persimmon Blackbridge, and others. The volume addresses the under-representation of madness and psychiatric disability in the field of disability studies, which traditionally focuses on physical disability, and explores the controversies and the common ground among disability studies, anti-psychiatric discourses, mad studies, graphic medicine, and health/medical humanities.
The Literatures of Spanish America and Brazil: From Their Origins through the Nineteenth Century (New World Studies)
by Earl E. FitzIn this survey of Central and South American literature, Earl E. Fitz provides the first book in English to analyze the Portuguese- and Spanish-language American canons in conjunction, uncovering valuable insights about both. Fitz works by comparisons and contrasts: the political and cultural situation at the end of the fifteenth century in Spain and Portugal; the indigenous American cultures encountered by the Spanish and Portuguese and their legacy of influence; the documented discoveries of Colón and Caminha; the colonial poetry of Mexico’s Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Brazil’s Gregório de Matos; culminating in a meticulous evaluation of the poetry of Nicaragua’s Rubén Darío and the prose fiction of Brazil’s Machado de Assis. Fitz, an award-winning scholar of comparative literature, contends that at the end of the nineteenth century, Latin America produced two great literary revolutions, both unique in the western hemisphere, and best understood together.
Literatures of Urban Possibility (Literary Urban Studies)
by Markku Salmela Lieven Ameel Jason FinchThis book demonstrates how city literature addresses questions of possibility. In city literature, ideas of possibility emerge primarily through two perspectives: texts may focus on what is possible for cities, and they may present the urban environment as a site of possibility for individuals or communities. The volume combines reflections on urban possibility from a range of geographical and cultural contexts—in addition to the English-speaking world, individual chapters analyse possible cities and possible urban lives in Turkey, Israel, Finland, Germany, Russia and Sweden. Moreover, by engaging with issues such as city planning, mass housing, gentrification, informal settlements and translocal identities, the book shows imaginative literature at work outlining what possibility means in cities.
Literature's Sensuous Geographies
by Sten Pultz MoslundUsing place studies within a postcolonial context, this study explores the sense-aesthetic dimensions in literature such as smell, sound, etc. that often challenge the rationalizing logic of modernity. Through close readings of writers such as Conrad and Coetzee, Moslund invites scholars to shift focus from discourse analysis to aesthetic analysis.
Literaturpreise: Geschichte und Kontexte (Kontemporär. Schriften zur deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur #5)
by Christoph Jürgensen Antonius WeixlerIn der „Logik der Konkurrenz um kulturelle Legitimierung“ zur Etablierung spezifischer intellektueller „Auslese- und Bestätigungsinstanzen“ (Bourdieu) spielen Literaturpreise eine herausragende Rolle. Das Ritual ‚Literaturpreis‘ führt mit den preisstiftenden Institutionen, Verlagen, Autoren, Medien, Literaturkritikern sowie Leser*innen alle wesentlichen Instanzen des literarischen Feldes zusammen. Es signalisiert und beeinflusst auf diese Weise auch aktuelle literarische Tendenzen. So werden Prozesse und Strategien sichtbar, die eine Nobilitierung bzw. Kanonisierung ästhetischer wie (literatur)politischer Wertmuster abzielen. Der Band diskutiert diese Zusammenhänge durch Fallbeispiele zu Autor*innen, Preisen, Jurys oder Vergabeinstanzen ebenso wie durch strukturelle oder typologische Perspektiven auf Funktionen, Begriffe, Konzepte oder ideologische Dimensionen der Literaturpreisvergabe.
Literaturunterricht: Rekonstruktion einer Handlungspraxis aus der Sicht von Schülerinnen und Schülern
by Katharina RoseliusZiel der vorliegenden Studie ist es, im Rahmen der Institution Schule Möglichkeiten literarischer Bildung zu eruieren. Die Studie geht dabei schonungslos mit ihren eigenen Voraussetzungen um, entlarvt den Wunsch der Autorin nach eben diesen bildenden Momenten im Literaturunterricht. Gerade die empirisch evidente Verhinderung von Bildung im Literaturunterricht wird am Ende zum Horizont, vor dem sich literarische Bildung als Möglichkeit, als Nische, abzeichnet. Das Besondere aber jenseits dieser Möglichkeit ist der sezierende Blick, mit dem die Paradoxien der sozialen Praxis „Literaturunterricht“ freigelegt werden. Eine wesentliche, nicht zu überschätzende Leistung für die literaturdidaktische Forschung besteht im Wechsel der Beobachtungsform und der dadurch bedingten alternativen Gegenstandskonstitution von Text, Subjekt und Lektüre. Diese Verschiebung des Blickwinkels fordert den momentan dominierenden Kompetenzdiskurs mit seinem essentialistischen Text- und Lektürekonzept zur Selbstreflexion heraus.
"Literchoor Is My Beat": A Life of James Laughlin, Publisher of New Directions
by Ian S. MacNivenA biography—thoughtful and playful—of the man who founded New Directions and transformed American publishingJames Laughlin—poet, publisher, world-class skier—was the man behind some of the most daring, revolutionary works in verse and prose of the twentieth century. As the founder of New Directions, he published Ezra Pound's The Cantos and William Carlos Williams's Paterson; he brought Hermann Hesse and Jorge Luis Borges to an American audience. Throughout his life, this tall, charismatic intellectual, athlete, and entrepreneur preferred to stay hidden. But no longer—in "Literchoor Is My Beat": A Life of James Laughlin, Publisher of New Directions, Ian S. MacNiven has given us a sensitive and revealing portrait of this visionary and the understory of the last century of American letters. Laughlin—or J, as MacNiven calls him—emerges as an impressive and complex figure: energetic, idealistic, and hardworking, but also plagued by doubts—not about his ability to identify and nurture talent but about his own worth as a writer. Haunted by his father's struggles with bipolar disorder, J threw himself into a flurry of activity, pulling together the first New Directions anthology before he'd graduated from Harvard and purchasing and managing a ski resort in Utah. MacNiven's portrait is comprehensive and vital, spiced with Ezra Pound's eccentric letters, J's romantic foibles, and anecdotes from a seat-of-your-pants era of publishing now gone by. A story about the struggle to publish only the best, it is itself an example of literary biography at its finest.
Lithuanian Dictionary: Lithuanian-English, English-Lithuanian (Routledge Bilingual Dictionaries)
by Bronius Piesarskas Bronius SveceviciusAn invaluable resource for linguists, learners and users of Lithuanian, this is the first dictionary of the language generally available in the West for a number of years. Special supplemental section includes a guide to Lithuanian pronunciation and grammar. Over 25,000 entries in each section make this a standard reference.
Litigation-PR: Alles was Recht ist
by Alexander Schmitt-Geiger Andreas Köhler Lars Rademacher Alice SchwarzerDieses Buch fasst die aktuelle Diskussion um die Bedeutung und Funktion der strategischen Rechtskommunikation zusammen. Ausgehend vom amerikanischen Vorbild hat sich die Kommunikationsberatung in und um Gerichtsverfahren in Deutschland und Europa sprunghaft ausgebreitet. Im vorliegenden Band kommen wichtige Vertreter der theoretischen Fundierung und Weiterentwicklung des Feldes ebenso zur Sprache wie die führenden Vertreter der Praxis auf Seiten des Journalismus, der Staatsanwaltschaften bzw. Gerichte und der Beratung.
Littéraire, non littéraire: Enjeux traductologiques d’une problématique transdisciplinaire (Regards sur la traduction)
by Christiane Nord Marie-Alice Belle Valérie Bouchard Hélène Buzelin Bruno Courbon Fayza El Qasem Nicolas Froeliger Patricia Godbout Andrée Mercier Adrien Rannaud Marie-Andrée RicardCet ouvrage collectif aborde les aires de divergence et de convergence, les différences et les confluences entre le littéraire et le non littéraire dans la perspective d’une application à la traduction et à la traductologie. Cette réflexion épistémologique est alimentée non seulement par l’apport de traductologues, mais aussi par ceux de chercheurs issus des domaines extérieurs ou connexes à la traductologie et dont cette dernière se nourrit – en l’occurrence, le droit, la lexicologie, la théorie littéraire (narratologie et histoire littéraire) et la philosophie. Le pari de ce collectif est double : d’une part, il cherche à illustrer de manière concrète comment peut fonctionner et évoluer la traductologie en tant qu’interdiscipline, voire polydiscipline, par le simple fait de réunir dans un seul ouvrage des contributions complémentaires qui, prises ensemble ou séparément, peuvent inspirer de nouvelles avenues aux traductologues. D’autre part, il vise à mettre en évidence l’urgente nécessité de repenser la traductologie dans une perspective décloisonnée. Préfacé par Christiane Nord, traductologue incarnant aujourd’hui l’héritage de la traductologie fonctionnaliste allemande, cet ouvrage réunit traductologues et non-traductologues autour de la traductologie et des vastes enjeux qu’elle embrasse, ceux-ci étant souvent sous-estimés ou méconnus en-dehors de la sphère traductologique.
A Little Argument
by Lester B. Faigley Jack SelzerThis remarkable, inexpensive guide packs a comprehensive look at writing (and analyzing) arguments into 200 brief, accessible pages. Best-selling authors Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer offer clear, engaging chapters covering what argument is, how to read (and view) arguments critically, how to write a variety of persuasive arguments, and how to support your arguments with good reasons and appropriate documentation.
Little Artist's First 100 Words
by Tenisha BernalThe perfect primer for young, artistic minds, this sturdy board book perfect for children ages 0-3 introduces little ones to 100 items used by different artists!From color wheels to computers, each page in this unique first words book is filled with tools used by different artists!Little ones can discover all the tools that artists need, from the camera equipment for photographers, supplies for painters, appliances for architects, and more. The combination of traditional and modern devices makes this the perfect gift for today's parents and their budding creatives!
Little Bear: And Other Native American Animal Tales (Book Treks)
by Cheyenne CiscoLittle Bear: And Other Native American Animal Tales
Little Bird and the Bath (Into Reading, Level D #57)
by Eve Browne Melissa WebbNIMAC-sourced textbook
Little Birds with Broken Wings
by David Martin"These pages represent the accumulated wisdom of more than thirty years that David Martin has spent as a writer, teacher, editor, and inspiration. Fine Lines (a literary journal) has been his gift to the world, a champion of literacy and lyricism, a 'lighthouse' to countless writers of all ages, from all over the globe, but it is not his only gift. In this collection of his writing, Martin invites us to see the world through his attentive eyes, bearing witness to what endures, what matters: a mother's love, the flicker of a firefly, the mystery of a dream, a beloved teacher, a triumphant student, the power of myth, and most of all, the written word. Inside his vision, readers are shown the richness, challenges, and rewards of the individual's effort to write, as he says, 'my own internal rhythms and play my own tunes.' This book is a song, a gift, in which we can all take pleasure." -Dr. John Price, Department of English, University of Nebraska at Omaha
A Little Bit “Hotter” Can’t Hurt [Grade 3]
by Joanna Korba Bethann ThornburghNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Little Black Book of Lawyer's Wisdom
by Tony LyonsA handy guide to legal wisdom past and present.To be a lawyer or a politician or a judge, one must dedicate their lives to serving the public good. For anyone considering a career in law or anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and/or government, herein you will find an entertaining and educational collection of legal wisdom from some of history’s greatest thinkers. The road to justice is not always easy. It is fraught with conflict, scandal, adversity, and sleepless nights. It is a noble and necessary pursuit as society continues to progress and seek equality for all. Words from renowned lawyers, judges, authors, politicians, philosophers, and preachers make up this diverse assortment of over two hundred memorable, bite-sized quotations about justice, philosophy, crime, the life of a lawyer, landmark cases, and more!Included are such quotations as:"Let all laws by clear, uniform, and precise; to interpret laws is almost always to corrupt them.” -Voltaire"If in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.” -President Abraham Lincoln"The first duty of society is justice.” -Alexander Hamilton"A system of justice is the richer for diversity of background and experience.” -U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Little Black Book of Writers' Wisdom
by Steven D. PriceAuthor and journalist Gene Fowler put it best: "Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead." Anyone who has ever wanted or been required to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a Tweet knows there's more truth than poetry in the observation. The process can be difficult, frustratingly so when we realize that although we use words all the time, coming up with the right ones can be a daunting task.Even the most celebrated writers have reflected on this creative process, and their observations and conclusions are collected in this book. The compiler, himself no stranger to a blank page or computer screen, has selected the wisest and wittiest utterances on such subjects as why we write (Ernest Hemingway: "I have a good life but I must write because if I do not write a certain amount I do not enjoy the rest of my life."); how to write (Anton Chekhov: "Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."); and writing for money (Cormac McCarthy: "I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew I could write. I just had to figure out how to eat while doing this.").It has been said that reading won't make you a good writer, but it will make you a better writer. Dip into this lively and useful treasure trove, and you'll be well on your way.
The Little Blue Book
by Elisabeth Wehling George LakoffThe indispensable handbook for Democrats Voters cast their ballots for what they believe is right, for the things that make moral sense. Yet Democrats have too often failed to use language linking their moral values with their policies. The Little Blue Book demonstrates how to make that connection clearly and forcefully, with hands-on advice for discussing the most pressing issues of our time: the economy, health care, women's issues, energy and environmental policy, education, food policy, and more. Dissecting the ways that extreme conservative positions have permeated political discourse, Lakoff and Wehling show how to fight back on moral grounds and in concrete terms. Revelatory, passionate, and deeply practical, The Little Blue Book will forever alter the way Democrats and progressives think and talk about politics.
A Little Book for New Historians: Why and How to Study History (Little Books Series)
by Robert Tracy McKenzieMany people think of history as merely "the past"—or at most, information about the past. But the real work of a historian is to listen to the voices of those who have gone before and humbly remember the flesh and blood on the other side of the evidence. What is their story? How does it become part of our own? In A Little Book for New Historians veteran historian Robert Tracy McKenzie offers a concise, clear, and beautifully written introduction to the study of history. In addition to making a case for the discipline in our pragmatic, "present-tense" culture, McKenzie lays out necessary skills, methods, and attitudes for historians in training. Loaded with concrete examples and insightful principles, this primer shows how the study of history, faithfully pursued, can shape your heart as well as your mind.
The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang
by Sid FinchWhether you want to impress your friends with your London lingo, or simply to understand what the characters on EastEnders are talking about, The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang is packed with everything you need. It'll be perfect when you're on the dog and bone to your best china plates, or down the rub-a-dub with your trouble and strife.
The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang
by Sid FinchWhether you want to impress your friends with your London lingo, or simply to understand what the characters on EastEnders are talking about, The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang is packed with everything you need. It'll be perfect when you're on the dog and bone to your best china plates, or down the rub-a-dub with your trouble and strife.
The Little Book of Emoji Insults
If you can't say something nice... say it in emoji.Shock your friends and family with this brilliantly offensive collection of emoji put-downs and comebacks.With this handy guide, the endless potential for a punishing emoji burn will be opened to you like never before – far beyond just relying on the classic middle finger symbol. From everyday insults to brutal Shakespearean zingers, classic movie put-downs to the best ‘your mum’ jokes, this is your complete phrasebook for the ever more savage world of emoji insults.
A Little Book of Language (Little Histories)
by David CrystalWith a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks. In animated fashion, Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word. He discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalization. Much more than a history, Crystal's work looks forward to the future of language, exploring the effect of technology on our day-to-day reading, writing, and speech. Through enlightening tables, diagrams, and quizzes, as well as Crystal's avuncular and entertaining style, A Little Book of Language will reveal the story of language to be a captivating tale for all ages.
The Little Book of Lost Words: Collywobbles, Snollygosters, and 86 Other Surprisingly Useful Terms Worth Resurrecting
by Joe GillardThe founder of History Hustle presents a handy guide for expressing yourself with history's best words. This collection features scores of unique words from history that deal with surprisingly modern issues like sleeping in and procrastination--proving that some things never change! The Little Book of Lost Words presents each term that's ready to be brought back into modern-day use, complete with definition, hilarious sample sentence, and cheeky historical art. You'll learn new words for the cozy room where you like to Netflix and chill (snuggery), for a dishonest politician (snollygoster), and for a young person who sleeps through the day and doesn't work (dewdropper). If you like Lost in Translation, Shakespeare Insult Generator, Drunk History, and Roald Dahl--and you delight in the way words like blatteroon and flapdoodle roll off the tongue--then you're the word lover this book was written for. Want to know what a fizgig or groke is? Read this book!