Mrs. Shaw

Mrs. Shaw

Author: Mukoma Wa Ngugi

Publisher: Ohio University Press

Published: 2015-06-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0821445154

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In the fictional East African Kwatee Republic of the 1990s, the dictatorship is about to fall, and the nation’s exiles are preparing to return. One of these exiles, a young man named Kalumba, is a graduate student in the United States, where he encounters Mrs. Shaw, a professor emerita and former British settler who fled Kwatee’s postcolonial political and social turmoil. Kalumba’s girlfriend, too, is an exile: a Puerto Rican nationalist like her imprisoned father, she is an outcast from the island. Brought together by a history of violence and betrayals, all three are seeking a way of regaining their humanity, connecting with each other, and learning to make a life in a new land. Kalumba and Mrs. Shaw, in particular, are linked by a past rooted in colonial and postcolonial violence, yet they are separated by their differing accounts of what really happened. The memory of each is subject to certain lapses, whether selective or genuine. Even when they agree on the facts—be they acts of love, of betrayal, or of violence—each narrator shapes the story in his or her own way, by what is left in and what is left out, by what is remembered and what is forgotten.


The Invader

The Invader

Author: Margaret L. Woods

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1513284975

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As it is common and necessary in the academic world, students study art and its history, perceiving many, many works over their academic career. However, it is rare that a piece art can be traced back to a student through personal history. Yet, Professor Fletcher’s pupils get this chance as they study a portrait of a woman named Lady Hammerton. First starting with the story of his grandfather’s scandalous marriage to a woman twenty-four years younger than him, Professor Fletcher leads the discussion on the intriguing story behind the portrait, and the colorful personality and accomplishments of the lady immortalized on the canvas. While the students hear of stories both heart-breaking, inspirational, and shocking, they become even more invested when they realize the uncanny resemblance a fellow student, Milly, shares with the woman in the painting. As they learn of their blood connection, the students keep these stories in mind as they continue their studies with a greater perspective. Though not often found in print, The Invader: A Novel by Margaret Louisa Woods is a compelling and thought-provoking read. Through the exploration of topics such as art, history, and ancestry, this dramatic novel allows modern readers a privileged perspective into the culture of the early 20th century, especially concerning the academic world. With captivating characters, and vivid description, The Invader: A Novel is alluring and fascinating. Decorated with Woods’ gorgeous and poem-like prose, The Invader: A Novel intimately depicts characters and scenery that stay imprinted on readers’ minds long after the narrative is finished. This edition of The Invader: A Novel by Margaret Louisa Woods features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring The Invader: A Novel to modern standards while preserving the poetic prose and mastery of Margaret Lousia Woods’ work.


The Northeastern Reporter

The Northeastern Reporter

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1914

Total Pages: 1264

ISBN-13:

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Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and Court of Appeals of New York; May/July 1891-Mar./Apr. 1936, Appellate Court of Indiana; Dec. 1926/Feb. 1927-Mar./Apr. 1936, Courts of Appeals of Ohio.


The English Connection LR 6

The English Connection LR 6

Author: RENU ANAND

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9352534573

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The English Connection, an integrated skills course, highlights the holistic approach to language teaching and learning. The underlying principles of language learning advocated by the CBSE, i.e., learner autonomy, reflective thinking, creativity, and interactive learning, have been incorporated in the pedagogy that is embedded in the course content of the series.


Storey Plays: 2

Storey Plays: 2

Author: David Storey

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 135001379X

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"David Storey is a writer who genuinely extends the territory of drama" (Guardian) The second volume of David Storey's plays in the "World Classics" series contains three of his most enduring works: "The Restoration of Arnold Middleton", "In Celebration" and "The March on Russia".


Too Many Shadows

Too Many Shadows

Author: L. M. JEFFREY

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1468581767

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Naval Medical Officer, Jack Cutter, who narrowly survives WW2, along with a few compatriats, is caught up in a conspiracy and chased by undercover Nazi agents. An ancient , religious relic and strange clues lead to a monumental post-war cover-up, and a devastating betrayal.


THE DREAMMAKER

THE DREAMMAKER

Author: Judith Stacy

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2011-07-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1459251016

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Kaitlin Jeffers Had Big Dreams Dreams that would take her far beyond a delapidated store in the middle of nowhere. And if she couldn't banish the memory of Tripp Callihan's melting kisses, or fight her growing feelings for his impish little boy, she was going to wind up in his one-horse town forever! How his search for a life filled with ordinary pleasures had led him to join forces with a woman like Kaitlin Jeffers, Tripp would never figure out. But he knew for a fact that whatever happened next, he'd try his best to make himself and his son a part of Kaitlin's dreams….