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  • Your Madness, Not Mine

    Stories of Cameroon

    by Makuchi ...
    Series Book 70 - Research in International Studies, Africa Series
    Women’s writing in Cameroon has so far been dominated by Francophone writers. The short stories in this collection represent the yearnings and vision of an Anglophone woman, who writes both as a Cameroonian and as a woman whose life has been shaped by the minority status her people occupy within the nation-state.The stories in Your Madness, Not Mine are about postcolonial Cameroon, but especially ... Read more

    $20.89 USD

  • The Sacred Door and Other Stories

    Cameroon Folktales of the Beba

    by Makuchi ...
    Series Book 86 - Research in International Studies, Africa Series
    The Sacred Door and Other Stories: Cameroon Folktales of the Beba offers readers a selection of folktales infused with riddles, proverbs, songs, myths, and legends, using various narrative techniques that capture the vibrancy of Beba oral traditions. Makuchi retells the stories that she heard at home when she was growing up in her native Cameroon.The collection of thirty-four folktales of the Beba ... Read more

    $21.89 USD

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  • An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

    by David Hume ...
    A foundational text in empiricism and skepticism, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding comprehensively examines the nature of human cognition, the limits of human knowledge, and the role of reason in understanding the world. Hume argues that our understanding of the world is based on custom, habit, and experience, rather than pure reason or innate knowledge. He challenges the notions of ... Read more

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  • Escape Velocity

    Collected Nonfiction, Short Stories & Drama

    From the author of True Grit comes a remarkable collection that reveals another side of Charles Portis—his sharp, witty, and deeply observant voice as a journalist and essayist.Escape Velocity gathers the best of Portis's nonfiction alongside short stories and dramatic works, offering readers a panoramic view of Portis’s literary range and cultural commentary.In these pages, you’ll find incisive ... Read more

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    by BookRags ...
    The Mrs. Dalloway lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and ... Read more

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  • Facing the Flag

    by Jules Verne ...
    Facing the Flag by Jules Verne is a carefully prepared Arkenza Books digital edition of classic adventure fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by journey, danger, courage, conflict, and the momentum of discovery, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring ... Read more

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  • The Surgeon's Daughter

    by Walter Scott ...
    One of three fantastic short stories produced by Scottish author Sir Walter Scott for the 1828 Christmas annual 'The Keepsake'. ... Read more

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  • Collected Poems

    by Chinua Achebe ...
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  • Herself

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  • Much Ado About Nothing Companion (Includes Study Guide, Historical Context, Biography, and Character Index)

    by BookCaps ...
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