African Europeans
African Europeans

Author: Olivette Otele

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1541619935

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A dazzling history of Africans in Europe, revealing their unacknowledged role in shaping the continent One of the Best History Books of 2021 — Smithsonian Conventional wisdom holds that Africans are only a recent presence in Europe. But in African Europeans, renowned historian Olivette Otele debunks this and uncovers a long history of Europeans of African descent. From the third century, when the Egyptian Saint Maurice became the leader of a Roman legion, all the way up to the present, Otele explores encounters between those defined as "Africans" and those called "Europeans." She gives equal attention to the most prominent figures—like Alessandro de Medici, the first duke of Florence thought to have been born to a free African woman in a Roman village—and the untold stories—like the lives of dual-heritage families in Europe's coastal trading towns. African Europeans is a landmark celebration of this integral, vibrantly complex slice of European history, and will redefine the field for years to come.

Olivette Is You
Olivette Is You

Author: Nico Tortorella

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2024-04-23

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 0593381556

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Meet Olivette, who wants kids to know that "all of it is YOU!" and to embrace every part of themselves. The brainchild of actor Nico Tortorella, this buoyant story is a celebration of all the many different parts of us. Olivette is here to let you in on a secret: you can be anything you want to be. And even better, you can be all of it! Olivette is energetic, moody, and unique—just like you, Olivette contains multitudes. Olivette Is You—all of it is you—is inspired by actor, musician, and author Nico Tortorella's own experience. Through this buoyant picture book, Nico shows you that you don’t have to choose who or what to be; you are already everything.

Sea Scouts Abroad: Further Adventures of the "Olivette"
Sea Scouts Abroad: Further Adventures of the

Author: Percy F. Westerman

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-03

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13:

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In 'Sea Scouts Abroad: Further Adventures of the 'Olivette', Percy F. Westerman takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with nautical adventures, mysterious islands, and daring escapades. The book is written in a fast-paced and engaging style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, reminiscent of classic sea adventure literature. Set in a literary context of early 20th-century boys' adventure stories, Westerman's work stands out for its vivid descriptions and attention to detail, immersing readers in the world of the sea scouts. The book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the spirit of exploration, making it a compelling read for both young and adult audiences.

Sea Scouts All: How the "Olivette" was won
Sea Scouts All: How the

Author: Percy F. Westerman

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-02

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Percy F. Westerman's 'Sea Scouts All: How the "Olivette" was won' is a thrilling adventure novel that follows a group of sea scouts as they work together to win the prestigious 'Olivette' trophy. The book is written in a fast-paced and engaging style, capturing the spirit of exploration and teamwork. Set in the early 20th century, the story provides insight into the importance of navigation skills and seamanship during a time of great maritime exploration. Westerman's attention to detail and vivid descriptions truly bring the sea scouts' journey to life. Percy F. Westerman, a prolific author of adventure novels for young readers, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a sailor and his passion for the sea. His deep understanding of nautical terms and love for maritime adventures shines through in 'Sea Scouts All'. Westerman's dedication to promoting the values of teamwork, loyalty, and perseverance is evident throughout the book. I highly recommend 'Sea Scouts All: How the "Olivette" was won' to readers who enjoy thrilling tales of adventure, camaraderie, and the open sea. Percy F. Westerman's classic novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages with its timeless themes and exciting storyline.

Post-Conflict Memorialization
Post-Conflict Memorialization

Author: Olivette Otele

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-08

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 3030548872

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As the world negotiates immense loss and questions of how to memorialize, the contributions in this volume evaluate the role of culture as a means to promote reconciliation, either between formerly warring parties, perpetrators and survivors, governments and communities, or within the self. Post-Conflict Memorialization: Missing Memorials, Absent Bodies reflects on a distinct aspect of mourning work: the possibility to move towards recovery, while in a period of grief, waiting, silence, or erasure. Drawing on ethnographic data and archival material from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Argentina, Palestine, Israel, Wales, Peru, Colombia, Hungary, Chile, Pakistan, and India, the authors analyze how memorialization and commemoration is practiced by communities who have experienced trauma and violence, while in the absence of memorials, mutual acknowledgement, and the bodies of the missing. This timely volume will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars with an interest in memory studies, sociology, history, politics, conflict, and peace studies