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Weaving a Malawi Sunrise

A Woman, A School, A People

By: Roberta Laurie

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Weaving a Malawi Sunrise

A Woman, A School, A People

By: Roberta Laurie

“When you educate a girl, you educate a nation.” —Malawian saying The women of Malawi, like many other women in developing countries, struggle to find their way out of poverty and build a better life for themselves and their families. Weaving a Malawi Sunrise tells the story of Memory Chazeza’s quest to get an education and to build a school for young women. Roberta Laurie was one of many who helped Memory realize her vision of seeing young girls become strong and independent women who could care for themselves and their future families. During her time in Malawi, Laurie met several other women, each of whom had a story of her own. Laurie combines these personal accounts with detailed information about the country’s underlying social and political context. Readers interested in Africa, global affairs, women’s studies, development, and international education will give high marks to Weaving a Malawi Sunrise.

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University of Alberta

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1772121150

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9781772121155

Drawing Lines: An Anthology of Women Cartoonists

By: Joyce Carol Oates,Gail Simone,Colleen Coover,Trina Robbins,Roberta Gregory

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Drawing Lines: An Anthology of Women Cartoonists

By: Joyce Carol Oates,Gail Simone,Colleen Coover,Trina Robbins,Roberta Gregory

Showcasing stories from some of the comics' greatest female creators, this anthology features stories that range from mainstream adventures to hilarious comic shorts to heart-wrenching autobiographical stories. Originally published as Sexy Chix in 2006, this new edition is presented in a new, larger size! Featuring over a dozen stories by top talents like New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, Eisner Award-winning illustrator Jill Thompson, Scary Godmother creator Colleen Doran, DC Comics creators Gail Simone and Joëlle Jones, and many more!

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Dark Horse Comics

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150671689X

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9781506716893

Twain, Alcott, and the Birth of the Adolescent Reform Novel

By: Roberta S. Trites

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Twain, Alcott, and the Birth of the Adolescent Reform Novel

By: Roberta S. Trites

Trites argues that Twain and Alcott wrote on similar topics because they were so deeply affected by the Civil War, by cataclysmic emotional and financial losses in their families, by their cultural immersion in the tenets of Protestant philosophy, and by sexual tensions that may have stimulated their interest in writing for adolescents, Trites demonstrates how the authors participated in a cultural dynamic that marked the changing nature of adolescence in America, provoking a literary sentiment that continues to inform young adult literature. Both intuited that the transitory nature of adolescence makes it ripe for expression about human potential for change and reform.

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University of Iowa Press

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1587297701

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9781587297700

Boundaries

A Novel

By: Roberta Silman

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Boundaries

A Novel

By: Roberta Silman

Are there really second chances? It is the 1970s and Mady Glazer is trying to hold herself and her three children together after the shocking death of her charismatic husband, David, in a plane crash. When they finally go on vacation to Racer’s Cove at the eastern end of Long Island, they meet Hans Panneman, a bachelor and potter, who was brought up in Africa, whose father was an avid Nazi, and who escaped his earlier life by settling here and leading the quietest of lives. They could not be more different, more representative of “the other,” as Mady is reminded by her extended Jewish family when she finds herself drawn to this quiet, puzzling man. Yet, love and ease sometimes come where we least expect them.

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Open Road Media

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1504009568

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9781504009560

Haunted Holidays

Twelve Months of Kentucky Ghosts

By: Roberta Simpson Brown,Lonnie E. Brown

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Haunted Holidays

Twelve Months of Kentucky Ghosts

By: Roberta Simpson Brown,Lonnie E. Brown

With its tales of benevolent and malicious specters, terrifying monsters, and unexplained phenomena, Halloween is the holiday most people associate with spooky stories. But do spirits remain hidden the rest of the year? In the rich storytelling customs of the commonwealth, the supernatural world is also connected with holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Memorial Day. In Haunted Holidays, celebrated storytellers Roberta Simpson Brown and Lonnie E. Brown have assembled a hair-raising collection of paranormal tales for readers of all ages. The stories present many new and spooky characters, including the deceased great aunt who still rocks in her favorite chair on Mother's Day, the young boy who made good on his promise to return a silver dollar on the Fourth of July, and even the ghost who hated Labor Day. In addition to tales of haunting, the Browns reveal many Appalachian legends and their importance to the storytelling tradition, such as the phantom bells who guide the dead to the other side, and a "chime child" born when the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Day, who is rumored to be blessed with the gift of second sight. More than a collection of ghost stories or family legends, Haunted Holidays takes readers on a fireside journey that preserves and promotes oral traditions, revealing the importance of sharing beliefs, traditions, and values with a new generation of listeners.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813165709

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9780813165707

Sylvia Hatchell

The Life and Basketball Legacy

By: Roberta Teague Herrin,Sheila Quinn Oliver

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Sylvia Hatchell

The Life and Basketball Legacy

By: Roberta Teague Herrin,Sheila Quinn Oliver

As a young girl, Sylvia Hatchell longed to play little league baseball and, later, high-school basketball, but both were closed to her because she was a girl. In college, her world shifted when she discovered a passion for coaching that would lead her to become a Naismith Hall of Fame coach of women's basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In this book, Coach Hatchell's life story unfolds against the backdrop of Title IX and women's struggle for equal opportunities in athletics. She celebrates triumphs (such as winning the 1994 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament) and weathers sadness and failure (such as the loss of her parents, surviving cancer, and being forced to resign from her dream job in 2019).

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McFarland

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0786467916

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9780786467914

Jobs Aren't Enough

Toward a New Economic Mobility for Low-income Families

By: Roberta Rehner Iversen,Annie Laurie Armstrong

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Jobs Aren't Enough

Toward a New Economic Mobility for Low-income Families

By: Roberta Rehner Iversen,Annie Laurie Armstrong

Job opportunity is a myth for 25% of U.S. wage earners.

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Temple University Press

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1592133576

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9781592133574

Lest Anyone Should Boast

Sequel to Regard Us as Servants

By: Roberta Bedell Bausum

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Lest Anyone Should Boast

Sequel to Regard Us as Servants

By: Roberta Bedell Bausum

Several years have passed since the terrible bus crash that took the lives of so many young people from Bedford. Pastor and Mrs. Warren are still dealing with the loss of their precious daughter, and the unexpected arrival of twins. Jeff Warren is also busily dealing with a wayward young woman, the breakup of a pastor friend and his fiance, the discovery that a member of his church staff is a pervert, and the knowledge that he is losing his zeal for the ministry. He is reaching out for something that will help him to once again be on fire for the Lord.

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AuthorHouse

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1468508504

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How Britain Got the Blues: The Transmission and Reception of American Blues Style in the United Kingdom

By: Dr Roberta Freund Schwartz

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How Britain Got the Blues: The Transmission and Reception of American Blues Style in the United Kingdom

By: Dr Roberta Freund Schwartz

This book explores how, and why, the blues became a central component of English popular music in the 1960s. It is commonly known that many 'British invasion' rock bands were heavily influenced by Chicago and Delta blues styles. But how, exactly, did Britain get the blues? Blues records by African American artists were released in the United States in substantial numbers between 1920 and the late 1930s, but were sold primarily to black consumers in large urban centres and the rural south. How, then, in an era before globalization, when multinational record releases were rare, did English teenagers in the early 1960s encounter the music of Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Memphis Minnie, and Barbecue Bob? Roberta Schwartz analyses the transmission of blues records to England, from the first recordings to hit English shores to the end of the sixties. How did the blues, largely banned from the BBC until the mid 1960s, become popular enough to create a demand for re-released material by American artists? When did the British blues subculture begin, and how did it develop? Most significantly, how did the music become a part of the popular consciousness, and how did it change music and expectations? The way that the blues, and various blues styles, were received by critics is a central concern of the book, as their writings greatly affected which artists and recordings were distributed and reified, particularly in the early years of the revival. 'Hot' cultural issues such as authenticity, assimilation, appropriation, and cultural transgression were also part of the revival; these topics and more were interrogated in music periodicals by critics and fans alike, even as English musicians began incorporating elements of the blues into their common musical language. The vinyl record itself, under-represented in previous studies, plays a major part in the story of the blues in Britain. Not only did recordings shape perceptions and listening habits, but which artists were available at any given time also had an enormous impact on the British blues. Schwartz maps the influences on British blues and blues-rock performers and thereby illuminates the stylistic evolution of many genres of British popular music.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409493768

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9781409493761

Fire in the Sky

Comets and Meteors, the Decisive Centuries, in British Art and Science

By: Roberta J. M. Olson,Jay M. Pasachoff

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Fire in the Sky

Comets and Meteors, the Decisive Centuries, in British Art and Science

By: Roberta J. M. Olson,Jay M. Pasachoff

An accessible and interesting presentation of the diverse range of historical material about comets.

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412

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Cambridge University Press

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0521663598

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9780521663595

Senior Pursuits

Making the Golden Years Worth the Wait

By: Roberta Sandler

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Senior Pursuits

Making the Golden Years Worth the Wait

By: Roberta Sandler

Ten percent of the United States population over the age of sixty-five live in Florida. SENIOR PURSUITS captures the vitality & ingenuity of thirty-two of these older adults--getting involved in their community, helping others, furthering their education, or finding creative outlets. Each chapter describes how these senior adults discovered their pursuits. Many gained insight & help from organizations, agencies, & publications, which are listed in an extensive resource section. According to U.S. Senator Bob Graham, "SENIOR PURSUITS illustrates that seniors are one of Florida's great natural resources...." Dr. Michael Salamon says, "This book...is clearly beneficial for both specialists in the field as well as the clients they serve....Even if you are not a resident I recommend this book for your library. This is one of the best books of the genre." SENIOR PURSUITS is an inspiration & guide for those beginning endeavors & those still searching. Author Roberta Sandler is an award winning freelance writer whose articles appear in THE NEW YORK TIMES, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, THE MIAMI HERALD, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, LADIES HOME JOURNAL, & elsewhere. Distributed through Baker & Taylor, Southern Book Service, Quality Books, or the publisher, Valiant Press, P.O. Box 330568, Miami, FL 33233, (305) 665-1889.

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0963346121

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9780963346124

Between God and Man

Angels in Italian Art

By: Francesco Buranelli,Marco Bussagli,Cecilia Sica,Roberta Bernabei,Mississippi Museum of Art

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Between God and Man

Angels in Italian Art

By: Francesco Buranelli,Marco Bussagli,Cecilia Sica,Roberta Bernabei,Mississippi Museum of Art

How Italian artists have represented one of the most revered religious images--the angel

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1887422153

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9781887422154

How to Be Organized in Spite of Yourself

Time and Space Management That Works with Your Personal Style

By: Sunny Schlenger,Roberta Roesch

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How to Be Organized in Spite of Yourself

Time and Space Management That Works with Your Personal Style

By: Sunny Schlenger,Roberta Roesch

Revised and updated, this is a fabulous resource for one of the hottest topics of the last decade--getting organized! Recognizing that just one organizational system is not for everyone, the authors have devised solutions that provide ten different systems to match ten basic personality types, such as Perfectionist Plus, Hopper, Fence Sitter, Pack Rat, and Total Slob. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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244

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Signet Book

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0451164695

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9780451164698

Melrose Confidential

An Unauthorized Guide to Hollywood's Hottest Address

By: Roberta Caploe,Jamie Caploe

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Melrose Confidential

An Unauthorized Guide to Hollywood's Hottest Address

By: Roberta Caploe,Jamie Caploe

A smart, sassy look at the bizarre plot lines and romantic entanglements of America's most addictive nighttime soap opera, Melrose Confidential supplies ardent fans with the juicy details they crave. Featuring a complete episode-by-episode focus, this guide also includes memorable dialogue, characters that have come and gone, and more.

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180

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Carol Publishing Corporation

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0806517433

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9780806517438

Somewhere Out There

By: Connie Bennett,Roberta Leigh

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Somewhere Out There

By: Connie Bennett,Roberta Leigh

Somewhere Out There by Connie Bennett released on Jan 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.

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308

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Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Superromance 90s

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0373707339

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9780373707331

Why Parents Disagree and What You Can Do about It

Working Together to Raise Healthy Children

By: Ron Taffel,Roberta Israeloff

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Why Parents Disagree and What You Can Do about It

Working Together to Raise Healthy Children

By: Ron Taffel,Roberta Israeloff

How to stop arguing and present a united front.

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260

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0380720469

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9780380720460

Women Who Empower

30 Stories to Empower your Heart and Mind

By: Roberta A. Pellant,Kate Butler

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Women Who Empower

30 Stories to Empower your Heart and Mind

By: Roberta A. Pellant,Kate Butler

Women Who Empower is a collection of 30 stories written to elevate and empower your life. The book includes stories from Kate Butler, CPSC, Teresa Huggins, Adreina Adams, Rosalyn Baxter-Jones, MD, MBA, Cathleen Elle, Antonia Gimenez, Dr. Donna Hunter, Laurel Joakimides, Stacy Kuhen, Laurie Maddalena, Carla Pascoe, Kristi Ann Pawlowski, Michelle A. Reinglass, Lisa Marie Runfola, Heather Boyes, Michele Marie Copeland, Ellen Craine, Jan Edwards, Deborah Faenza, Wendy Gallagher, Pamela Harris, Jaaz Jones, Genia Hale, Debbie N. Silver, Phellicia S. Sorsby, Alfia Tomarchio, Christina Criscitello, Christine Whitehead Lavulo, Andrea Mayo, Roberta A. Pellant, Ed.D., Lillian Stulich and Whitnie Wiley

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Kate Butler Books

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195272533X

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9781952725333

52 Simple Ways to Teach Your Child to Pray

By: Roberta Hromas,R. P. Hromas

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52 Simple Ways to Teach Your Child to Pray

By: Roberta Hromas,R. P. Hromas

Help your child discover that he or she can pray...For courage to tell the truth and to overcome peer pressure; before any event-big or small-at home, school, or church; about world leaders, current events, and disturbing news stories; before a visit to the doctor, dentist, or hospital. Anywhere and anytime-morning, noon, or night.

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Oliver-Nelson Books

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0840795904

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9780840795908

Connecting Character to Conduct

Helping Students Do the Right Things

By: Rita Stein,Roberta Richin

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Connecting Character to Conduct

Helping Students Do the Right Things

By: Rita Stein,Roberta Richin

The decisions today’s students make ripple outward to their immediate family and school community. How can we help students make the right decisions and do the right things? Test preparation and academic rigor alone cannot help our students learn well. Metal detectors and surveillance equipment alone cannot keep schools safe. Learning and safety are inextricably connected to the fundamentals of character and conduct. When we help students make the connection between character and conduct, we begin to offer them a safe environment conducive to learning. In Connecting Character to Conduct, the authors show how to connect character, conduct, and your school’s curriculum. By adopting the principles of respect, impulse control, compassion, and equity, the school community—including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, students, parents, teachers, and principals—can promote safety and learning inside and beyond the school walls. These guiding principles are not an add-on to an already full curriculum. Through their connection to moral development, language arts, systems, citizenship, and discipline, they are part of a standards-driven curriculum and instructional program. The authors, with expertise as classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and psychologists, show you how students at all grade levels can succeed and learn to do the right things. Our students depend on us to help them learn and stay safe. Their future, and ours, depends on how well we succeed. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

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ASCD

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1416600825

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9781416600824

The Question Box

By: Roberta Hughey

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The Question Box

By: Roberta Hughey

Ninth-grader Anne has problems with a strict father who thinks she isn't mature enough to take a social relationships class or go on an overnight school trip, and wants to dictate her choices of clothes and friends.

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Laurel Leaf

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0440972221

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9780440972228

Weaving a Malawi Sunrise

A Woman, a School, a People

By: Roberta Laurie

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Weaving a Malawi Sunrise

A Woman, a School, a People

By: Roberta Laurie

When you educate a girl, you educate a nation --Malawian saying. The women of Malawi, like many other women in developing countries, struggle to find their way out of poverty and build a better life for themselves and their families. Weaving a Malawi Sunrise tells the story of Memory Chazeza's quest to get an education and to build a school for young women. Roberta Laurie was one of many who helped Memory realize her vision of seeing young girls become strong and independent women who could care for themselves and their future families. During her time in Malawi, Laurie met several other women, each of whom had a story of her own. Laurie interweaves these accounts with well-researched information about the country's underlying social and political context. Readers interested in Africa, global affairs, women's studies, development, and international education will give high marks to Weaving a Malawi Sunrise"--

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1772121142

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