Extracts from the work of 19 Afro-British, Black American, and Caribbean writers who spent time in Britain during the period. They are drawn from autobiographies, slave narratives, unpublished letters, oral accounts, and public records. Includes a general introduction and an introduction to each writer.
A Good Practice Guide to Delivering Person-Centred Care
Focusing on person-centred care, this guide provides practical strategies and insights for healthcare professionals. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual patient needs and preferences to enhance care quality. The book includes case studies, best practices, and actionable recommendations that aim to foster a compassionate and tailored approach in various healthcare settings, ensuring that patients are at the heart of the care process.
Focusing on Hollywood and television films about the Korean War, this guide offers a comprehensive exploration of the genre from 1950 to 1953. It features eight insightful essays addressing topics like the unique appeal of Korean War films, the collaboration between filmmakers and the government, and notable actors involved. The book also debunks myths and highlights the distinctiveness of this genre compared to other war films. Additionally, it includes detailed entries on 84 films, organized alphabetically for easy reference.
This sequel to How to Rap breaks down and examines techniques that have not previously been explained--such as triplets, flams, lazy tails, and breaking rhyme patterns. Based on interviews with hip-hop's most innovative artists and groups, including Tech N9ne, Crooked I, Pharcyde, Das EFX, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Big Daddy Kane, this book takes you through the intricacies of rhythm, rhyme, and vocal delivery, delving into the art form in unprecedented detail. It is a must-read for MCs looking to take their craft to the next level, as well as anyone fascinated by rapping and its complexity.
The Korean War marked a significant turning point in American military history, representing the first major commitment of U.S. forces to counter Communist expansion. It was also notable for the involvement of the United Nations in military operations. The book delves into the experiences of soldiers, the realities of frontline life, and the impact of conventional warfare despite nuclear capabilities. Additionally, it features a timeline of events, a curated bibliography, and soldier-captured photographs, providing a comprehensive view of this pivotal conflict.
This text is an alternative history of computers and cognitive science. How Cold War social and cultural contexts shaped emerging technology is discussed. Beginning with an account of the emergence of global surveillance, the text ends with an account of the cyborg in science fiction.
The book presents a witty and insightful examination of the evolving philosophical perspectives on the nature and existence of God, spanning from the medieval era to modern times. Through the lens of major Western philosophers, including skeptics like Hume, Paine, Nietzsche, and Russell, the author, Paul Edwards, skillfully illustrates how critical analysis has shaped the concept of God over the centuries. His distinctive style combines deep knowledge with sharp humor, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
A first of its kind collection, How to Rap is an insightful and intelligent breakdown of the elements of rap for anyone wanting to learn the art form or understand the principles behind it.
The science behind global warming, and its history: how scientists learned to understand the atmosphere, to measure it, to trace its past, and to model its future.
Iceland was the last country in Europe to become inhabited, and we know more about the beginnings and early history of Icelandic society than we do of any other in the Old World. This world was vividly recounted in The Book of Settlements, first compiled by the first Icelandic historians in the thirteenth century. It describes in detail individuals’ daily life during the Icelandic Age of Settlement.
