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In the World War II era, big bands and swing music reached the heights of popularity with soldiers as well as friends and loved ones back home. Many entertainers such as Glenn Miller also served in the military, or supported the war effort with bond drives and entertaining the troops at home and abroad. In addition to big band and swing music, musicals, jazz, blues, gospel and country music were also popular. Chapters on each, along with an an...

This survey of Czech and Slovak history traces the development of two neighboring peoples through the creation of a common Czechoslovakian state in 1918 to the founding of the independent Czech and Slovak Republics in 1993 and beyond. The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia charts historical developments in the two nations to the opening decade of the 21st century. The book begins with an overview of the geography, climate, people, eco...

A revision of the popular previous edition published more than a decade earlier, this work examines today's U.S. Latino population-now arguably the most important "minority group" in the country, with numbers well over 50 million strong in an increasingly diverse and integrated America. Latinos are the largest minority in the United States, and as such, Latino Americans have a tremendous influence on the culture, workforce, economy, and polit...

This book traces the entire story of black baseball, documenting the growth of the Negro Leagues at a time when segregation dictated that the major leagues were strictly white, and explaining how the drive to integrate the sport was a pivotal part of the American civil rights movement. Part of Greenwood's Landmarks of the American Mosaic series, this work is a one-stop introduction to the subject of Negro League baseball that spotlights the a...

This book explains why science and politics collide, why this is an especially critical problem at this precise time in U.S. history, and what should be done to ensure that science and politics coincide. The United States is waging a political war against science, and the stakes are increasing. When it comes to areas in which science and politics must interact, such as genetics, climate, and energy, there are always political interests pushin...

What are the contemporary challenges faced by property law as we enter the 2nd decade of the 21st century? This collection brings together the research and perspectives of an international body of academics and practitioners to consider these challenges and how even familiar topics must develop to meet new demands and developments. As with previous books in the Modern Studies in Property Law series, this volume adopts a broad approach to to...

Engaging a diverse range of contemporary anglophone literature from authors of the Asian, Middle Eastern and Caribbean diasporas, this book explores how such works turn to spirit forces, spirit realms and spirit beings - were-animals, mystical birds, and snake goddesses - as positive forces that assert perceptual dimensions beyond those of the human, and present a vision of Earth as agentive and animate. With previous scholarship downplaying t...

Das Thema des Buches ist "Bewusstheit". Bewusstheit ist mehr als pures Selbstbewusstsein, sondern vielmehr das totale und absolute Gewahrsein des allumfassenden "Ich Bin". Wir leben in einer Zeit großer Veränderungen. Die Strategien und Tools der alten Zeit sind nicht mehr tauglich. Wir brauchen neue Konzepte und Herangehensweisen, die auf absoluter Präsenz des ICH im Hier und Jetzt beruhen.

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Linguistik, Note: 1, 0, Universität Potsdam (Philologie), Veranstaltung: Abschlussarbeit, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Bachelorarbeit handelt von der folgenden Frage: Ist die Schriftsprache immer noch ein lebloses Abbild des Lautbilds oder muss dieses Urteil im Zeitalter der mobilen interaktiven Kommunikation neu evaluiert werden? Anhand einer qualitativen Analyse des informe...

Brenna Womer's latest cross-genre collection examines what Layli Long Soldier calls "unbrained things." In her poem "Head Count, " Long Soldier names hormones, nursing, sleeping, night, and blood. In Womer's collection, she adds shedding, shitting, birthing, fucking, flying, and more to the list. In the titular hybrid essay, "Unbrained, " first published by Honey Literary, Womer considers her recent Bipolar diagnosis by a psychiatric nurse w...

JavaScript Basics for Beginners" is your entry point into the exciting world of web development, offering a user-friendly approach to mastering the fundamental concepts of JavaScript programming. Designed for newcomers to coding, this book provides clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and practical examples to help you build a strong foundation in JavaScript.Introduction to JavaScript: Grasp the basics of JavaScript, its role in web develop...

Indulge in the versatile world of eggs with "The Egg Cookbook: 60 Delicious Egg Recipes." Whether you're a culinary novice or an experienced chef, this collection of mouthwatering recipes will elevate your egg-cooking skills to new heights. From breakfast classics to innovative entrées and delectable desserts, this cookbook is a comprehensive guide to making the most of this humble yet extraordinary ingredient. Discover the incredible diversi...

The extensive manual "Quietly Confident: Empowering Introverts to Build Self-Assurance" was created especially for introverts who wish to increase their self-assurance. This book dispels myths about introversion, highlights the special qualities of introverts, and offers doable methods for embracing introversion. Readers will gain knowledge on navigating social encounters, creating meaningful relationships, and fostering self-confidence in bot...

A suspenseful story about how we are all being watched. A modern day epic story about life in the technology era, as we know it. Dr. Jackie Smith lives in Texas and has spent her life working in the field of education. She has a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master's in Education and a B.A in both Psychology and Criminal Justice. She has raised two girls and two boys and has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her constant compani...

Stopite v svet, kjer se bistvo afro-karibske kulture razkrije na ustih, ¿ivahni odtenki tradicije in inovativnosti pa nari¿ejo kulinari¿no mojstrovino. Afro-karibska kulinari¿na potovanja ni le kuharska knjiga, je odprto vabilo, da se podate na okusno odisejado, ki presega meje, in vas vabi, da okusite bogato tapiserijo afro-karibske kuhinje. Na teh straneh slavimo ve¿ kot le razköje jedi, slavimo umetnost fuzije - brezhibno me¿anje okusov, te...

Johnny Arrow is a salesman at a sales company. He has made a good living for himself. One fine night, he goes to a bar where he is approached by the devil. The devil offers him a new life that is far more extravagant than the life he is leading right now. Johnny Arrow accepts the devil's offer without forseeing the consequences...

They say a Grace is a thing of story. Passed down for generations as a way to instill hope, keep you fighting for something better. The stories became impossible myths - until she came. Lillanya didn't know why she listened to her brother, but now she was trapped in the past, with no family, no friends, and no decent music. She was now their last hope for stopping the darkness which possessed their world and brought it to its knees. No small t...

Üdvözöljük a Végs¿ élményben az egyedülálló zöldségekkel. Ebben az útmutatóban arra hívunk fel, hogy lépjünk túl az ismer¿sen, és vágjunk bele egy kalandba, amely a növényi birodalom gyakran figyelmen kívül hagyott kincseit ünnepli - napfoltot, rutabagát, padlizsánt és még sok mást. Képzelje el konyháját színpadként, és ezeket az egyedülálló zöldségeket a f¿szerepl¿ színészekként, akik készen állnak az ízek, textúrák és kulináris lehet¿ségek s...

Dreams Happen Somewhere between heaven and earth The mystical rise of dreams are born Quiet and unassuming in their feeble beginnings, allured by love, defined by complexities and commitment, spark some wonderous discoveries. In an ironic encounter, life is forever altered from the moment Meri meets the free spirited Jay Stryde. Each is transformed in their acceptance and commitment to each other, in the strengthening of their vulnerabilit...