Using El lazarillo de ciegos caminantes (the "Guide for Blind Rovers" by Alonso Carrio de Lavandera, the best known work of the era) as a jumping off point for a sprawling discussion of 18th-century Spanish America, Ruth Hill argues for a richer, more nuanced understanding of the relationship between Spain and its western colonies. Armed with primary sources including literature, maps, census data, letters, and diaries, Hill reveals a rich world of intrigue and artifice, where identity is surprisingly fluid and always in question. More importantly, Hill crafts a complex argument for reassessing our understanding of race and class distinctions at the time, with enormous implications for how we view conceptions of race and class today.
Finding a way to cope through poetry The days seem carefree for Piper Berry in her hometown of Buttermilk Hill, North Carolina -- days filled with fishing with her daddy and ten-year-old aunt/best friend Lindy and listening to her grandmother's stories. But then Mama, Tiny Lambert (whom readers may remember from Weeping Willow), announces she wants more out of life than being a housewife, and Daddy thinks this is unreasonable. He moves out and that ugly word d-i-v-o-r-c-e becomes a reality. Soon Mama's time becomes consumed with waiting tables and taking college classes. Daddy remarries, adopts two sons, and has a new baby daughter. Piper can't help but feel as if she doesn't belong anywhere anymore, and her only comfort is found in spending time with Lindy and their friend Bucky, whose life is full of his own share of family trouble. Piper's growing interest in and talent for poetry help her find a voice to say the things that are hardest and make an important decision about following her own dreams.
Sceptres and Sciences argues convincingly that previous research on the Hispanic Late Baroque has underweighted the ideologies of ethnicity and empire embedded in Cartesianism and French neoclassicism. "... a masterful work of scholarship... should become essential reading in the field of Colonial and Spanish Enlightenment Studies."—Bulletin of Hispanic Studies
The sudden death of his father left Steve Donovan with the difficult task of caring for his alcoholic mother and younger sister. In the midst of his problems and sorrow, a young woman comes into his life for a brief moment. It had been a chance meeting, yet Steve knew that he would never cease his quest for her."--BOOK JACKET.
“It's easier to build strong children than repair broken men and women. This book provides an incredible opportunity for parents and guardians to start important conversations early on.” – Guvna B, rapper, author and broadcaster “Books like this are essential, the more children are comfortable talking about race the less barriers there will be between us.”. - Naomi and Natalie from Everydayracism Do you want to raise anti-racist children? Do you long to learn but are too scared of saying or doing the wrong thing? Then Talking to Children about Race is for you. But before we start talking to our children, we must start chatting honestly with one another. Broadcaster Loretta Andrews and the educator Ruth Hill had been friends for years before the shocking death of George Floyd made it impossible not to dig deeper into the topic of race and how to explain racism to their children. Drawing on the very real conversations that ensued, this book invites you into the dialogue to better equip you to bring up anti-racist children. With warmth and approachability, the authors provide a history of race and explore white privilege, unconscious bias and systematic racism. They offer practical tips, ideas and activities to help you to educate, empower and raise anti-racist children today. "Loretta and Ruth have given us a treasure: a non-judgemental, open-hearted manual on ways to tackle the subject of race with our little ones." - Sarah Clarke (Disastersofathirtysomething): “What I love the most is that you are part of change – a lasting change tribe. Ruth and Loretta have not only used their platform but their honest voices in sharing their experiences and research to be the conversation opener for children and families on anti-racism.” - Dina Maktabi, Founded of Kensington Mums www.kensingtonmums.co.uk "This is an incredibly helpful and well-written guide that I will go back to time and time again throughout raising my son!" – Emma Borquaye, author and founder of Girl Got Faith "I really wanted to skim through this book, picking out little nuggets of wisdom, but paragraph after paragraph, chapter after chapter, I was engrossed!!" - Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha, Co-Founder of Black Mums Upfront
Parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed and frustrated when attempting to successfully provide loving, structured discipline to their children when they misbehave. At such times, parents may benefit from the sound advice offered in a well-written book that provides helpful strategies regarding how to discipline children in ways that do not include spanking. Such a book can educate parents in ways to communicate effectively with their children when managing poor behavior. It can also provide important strategies on setting appropriate limits with children, providing clear and consistent directives, and on motivating their children toward positive behavior patterns. A book on this topic may also increase parental confidence in their own abilities to address difficult child behaviors in an effective manner.
Her Cowboy Reunion by Ruth Logan Herne With her family in disgrace, Lizzie Fitzgerald never imagined she’d end up at an Idaho ranch. She loves working with the horses—even if it means dealing with her old sweetheart Heath Caufield. The widowed father of an adorable boy, Heath hasn’t forgiven Lizzie for their past. But even a stubborn cowboy can’t stop the heart’s ability to forgive…or love again. Hill Country Reunion by Myra Johnson Veterinarian Tripp Willoughby thought keeping his chronic illness a secret was the right thing to do—but he ended up breaking his college girlfriend’s heart. Diana Matthews has a new life now, and she’s reluctant to accept Tripp’s help with her pet therapy program. As they work together, Tripp remembers how things used to be with Diana—and is convinced he must find a way to win her back. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ruth Logan Herne
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