One of the most powerful and necessary collections in recent memory.
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If you enjoy social justice and/or political writing, then this collection is absolutely for you. That said, every poetry lover will come away from <i>Black Movie</i> breathless and buzzing. Danez Smith is at his best with this chapbook, which brings police brutality and system racism to the page with tremendous force and vulnerability. I've pulled at least 2-3 poems from this collection every year for my students, pairing them with everything from current events to "Sonny's Blues" to political rhetoric in Shakespeare. The poems themselves are always among the students' favorite moments of the year, and they're wonderful for sparking discussion among teens!
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The title of this work only modestly describes its vast scope and the mountain of material to be found in it. This book and the preceding Volumes 1 and 2 present a visual treasury of World War I postcards that featured German (and even some Austro-Hungarian) airmen. These collectible cards were that era's equivalent of today's baseball cards and other sports-related memorabilia - all keyed to saluting, perhaps glorifying popular heroes of their times.

In "The Imperial German Eagles in World War I - Their Postcards and Pictures Vol. 3" and its predecessors, Dr. Lance Bronnenkant presents a thorough accounting of the cards and the various uses of airmen's images. But the peripheral materials - photos and texts - contain many unexpected treasures. Thanks to a truly comprehensive personnel and unit index, these subjects are easily accessed and make this volume and its predecessors highly valued research sources.

In this volume Dr. Bronnenkant continues to "mine" historical nuggets (photo cards of airmen) published by the firms of W. Sanke, G. Liersch & Co., and Neue Photographische Gessellschaft (NPG), as well as by lesser known companies such as Paul Hoffmann & Co. and Verlag Henry Rothenberg. Again, the author offers a wealth of background material on the publishers and extensive analysis of the cards. This volume shines, however, in presenting newspaper articles and other arcane sources to inform readers about some of the less famous aviation personnel depicted. Many collectors who wondered why such "unknowns" as Vizefeldwebel Theodor von Ahlen were selected will be rewarded with good, documented biographies of those men. The appendices are another fine source of material, including German article texts followed by English translations of them.

"The Imperial German Eagles in World War I - Their Postcards and Pictures Vol. 3" has much to offer and should be on every serious World War I aviation buff's bookshelf. (This review appears in the Winter 2011 issue of "Over the Front," the quarterly journal of the non-profit League of World War I Aviation Historians.)
1117272
Great collection of recent speeches and writings. Her reflections on the anniversary of the Third World Strike provide important messages and direction for the futures of Chican@ and Ethnic Studies.
3629855
A stunning collection. Not only for the unflinchingly explored pains it details -- of love, broken relationship and marriage, family life, addiction, and sex -- but also for the craft and power of the poems. Goodjohn serves up consistently fresh language, and she revitalizes long-used forms. Check out, for example, how the concluding poem, "Love, Love -- all the wretched cant of it," takes the sonnet into places it does not usually go. Then note the arc that is described across the collection in the progression from the opening poem "First," with its internally braided narratives, to this closing sonnet. All in all, one terrific book of poems.
775871
A fantastic and vital book to read and share. I would strongly recommend this book for solitary practitioners, teachers of all traditions, and community ritual leaders.

This anthology is essential reading for those who believe social justice is part and parcel of their practice. The included rituals offer skillful and inclusive ways to address the tragic wounds within ourselves and our communities. With moving stories of personal experience and deep work with complex Ancestral relationships, these first hand accounts offer a mirror for self introspection and recognition as well as shared healing. The collection honors the path of the Ancestors in all of their complex glory and celebrates Paganism as a means to continue their legacy.
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This superb collection transports us back to a time when classical music and big orchestras were a prominent part of our popular culture. Today classical music can seem snobby and elitist, and when it comes to major orchestral works there has been a trend towards "period instruments". Nothing wrong with that kind of authenticity, but one misses the full power of a rich orchestral performance. With these recordings by Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, circa 1960, one can listen to the full power of the orchestra.

Most enjoyable for me were Pictures at an Exhbition, Isaac Stern's sublime work in the Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn violin concertos, more Russian composers like Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov, Respighi and J.S. Bach and sons. Shostakovich himself was present for the recordings of his works. J.S. Bach is presented with the full orchestral sound, which many afficianados find refreshing.

The included booklet shows the original artwork of all the individual records. This is a very worthwhile collection and I highly recommend it, for both the classical music novice and the collector.
1515804
I have had the privilege of seeing this collection up close and I know that it is absolutely amazing. This book is for the person who collects Duran Duran, or for the person who does not but appreciates the memorabilia spanning Duran Duran's career. It is a wonderful table piece and conversation starter, that chronicles the bands journey from the beginning.

And no less authored by an awesome person who treasures each and every item - I am very thankful for this book, as for a brief spell we are allowed to walk through the authors shoes and appreciate the beautiful posters. Now we just need a book on their record collection. ;p
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Since this book deserves better than the remedial remarks of "A Reader," I just wanted to point out this collection is an invaluable resource for anyone teaching or studying Lafayette's masterpiece. It is grouped into sections dealing with historical contexts, themes and structures, and various other topics, and includes as an appendix passages from the early critical reactions by Valincour and Charnes. There are also comparisons of the various English translations available: Terence Cave's Oxford edition wins by a landslide. If you're going to embrace Lafayette's icy Princess, you'll want this book close at hand.
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One of the most astounding photo collections in recent memory, the "Players" series have been the Pice de rsistance of my collection; featuring some of the most stunning photographs I have ever seen, the books are an example of an artist who understands his subject, and captures it in its most flattering state. Rick Day's "All Players" gives us more of what we have grown to love; photos of the world's most beautiful specimen's, and does so in a package that is physically large, facilitating the appreciation of all of the finest details within each image. While it does include some photographs found in the former Players books, this new edition is largely filled with all new images, that could only illicit amazement at the beauty found in each piece. I did not think that "Players two" would be surpassed in both size and scope so soon, but I stand corrected; this book will be the centerpiece of your book collection, guaranteed. Flawless in almost every regard, it is an inspiration for the artist, and anyone that appreciates the work of a visionary in the field of Male photography. Truly exceptional.
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This is an excellent collection of stories dealing with the complexities of identity and identification. Although the book is marketed as young adult, every story in it is worthy of serious academic study. I have taught it every year for the past six years and am always amazed at how the collection itself is better than the sum of its parts. Each story raises and plays off issues that the others deal with. If you want to teach a thematic unit on the issue of friendship, enmity, or identity this is the only book you need. Alternatively, you could use this as a great introduction to a novel that deals with the same issues.
Note to amazon editers: post the table of contents for this book; it's its finest selling point.
3462444
Never has a work been more timely!  Pat's incredible voice needs to be heard today more than ever and through this book, it will be heard once again, loud and clear!  Many new and previously unpublished poems, essays, and stories are included.  The fact that her work is finally getting the recognition it so richly deserves is further supported by the fact that her archives, including correspondence with Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, and others (which is NOT included in the "complete works"), is now housed at Harvard University's Schlessinger Library where it may be forever preserved and accessible for research.  If you have not read Pat's work before, you are in for a powerful surprise.  If you have been a fan for years, you will remember her strength, draw from it, and mourn her passing anew.
1805714
Images and words sorely needed today, and every day.
1931541
One of the best collections ever. An essential resource for anyone who values thoughtful, insightful, often humorous writing and it is definitely not limited to college essays.
2887320
In its tenth edition, this mammoth tome is rightly considered to be the "bible" of Cuban Studies. It both covers a wide breadth of political subjects and has an equally wide variety of contributors. Anyone wishing one-stop shopping for understanding the last 40 years in Cuba and Cuba-American relations will find this to be a beneficial purchase.
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This may be the only collection a smaller designer or hobbyist may ever need, as it's so dang HUGE.  The interface is pretty good for searching through this monster, and automates the easy export to a wide variety of formats for various uses.
It's important to note that despite the "media" statement at the top of this page, this is on DVD, not CD-ROM; which is a good thing, as the 30GB of pictures would take up nearly 50 CDs, weight a ton, and need a much bigger box!
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This anthology offers a narrative discourse on the diverse and many facets of Asian American identity. Drawing on the stories and contemplations of emerging artists, writers, and grassroots activists in the APA community, this particular collection echoes truthfully our voices better than any other collection preceding it. It was a joy to read and any aficionado of APA books (and quite a few of us APA "literary" types are) will want a copy of "Pho" in her or his library. I treasure this book and although I've finished it, I know I will be revisiting it time and time again. The editors of this anthology did an excellent job slating the contributors.
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This is an outstanding collection by the main thinkers in AT and a must reference for anyone working in the field.  It is not always easy reading but a more overall coverage of the subect from start to present will be hard to find.