This unprecedented work is the first one-volume study of the history of Christianity in Africa. Written by Elizabeth Isichei, a leading scholar in this field, A History of Christianity in Africa ex...więcej »
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work...więcej »
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high ...więcej »
This unusual book will greatly appeal to card game enthusiasts and historians of the pastime. A fascinating look at the style and type of the suits with sections on the different types of cards - t...więcej »
Stepfamilies are not a modern phenomenon, but despite this reality, the history of stepfamilies in America has yet to be fully explored. In the first book-length work on the topic, Lisa Wilson exam...więcej »
Not a book of law but a book about how the American system of law came to be, this 1911 classic is essential reading for anyone who practices the law or is fascinated by its quirks and intricacies....więcej »
This lucid guide traces the concerto's evolution over the major periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century. The compositions of each important composer are discussed in detail...więcej »
The Syrian monks of the fourth and fifth centuries led lives at the opposite extreme from the culture of graeco-roman cities. Unwashed, unkempt, often homeless, usually poorly educated, making a...więcej »
This book contains a collection of classic essays on the subject of the Italian violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. Italy is famous for prod...więcej »
The war and genocide had a disproportionately strong impact on women as rape, genocide survivors, widows, and heads of households and caretakers of orphans. The aim of this paper is to explore the ...więcej »
This book brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners to build bridges between the existing literatures on advising approaches, inclusive pedagogies, and inclusive excellence t...więcej »