Insurgent Cuba tracks the transformation of racial and gendered narratives of the revolution from the abolition of slavery to the war of independence. In this fascinating and pathbreaking book, Professor Ferrer reveals that, with the emergence of late 19th century Cuban nationalism, narratives of race, slavery, and the place of black people in the revolution shift dramatically. Through the voices of leaders like Jose Marti, black insurgents were constructed as color-blind patriots committed to the liberation of Cuba, not slaves and ex-slaves attempting to overthrow the regime of slavery and demand equal rights. Black people were transformed in these three decades from a problem and threat to the republic to the symbols of Cuban nationalism's commitment to multiracial democracy. Anti-racism became a weapon in the hands of Cuban revolutionaries in their battle against Spain, which changed the status of black insurgents, put them on a pedestal in a way, and made their stories fundamental to the narrative of the new republic--one that is colorblind and willing to incorporate everyone as long as they are patriots. For blacks and mulattoes, this discourse gave them a platform to complain about racism in the ranks of the army, in everyday life, everywhere. On the other hand, the ellision of racism in the discourse of Cuban nationalism and the celebration of multiracial republicanism was often used against critics of racism in Cuba. "To speak of race, then," Ferrer writes, "was to challenge the depth of racial and national unity." Any attempts to mobilize on the basis of racial solidarity was then dismissed as divisive and unpatriotic. By reconstructing these different narratives in the context of specific revolts and campaigns, Ferrer offers us a stunning alternative narrative of the struggle for Cuban Independence. Insurgent Cuba is perhaps the best book available on race and Cuba.

Written for people involved in placing workers in jobs, such as rehabilitation counselors and employment counselors. Discusses the obligations of these professionals to people with disabilities under ADA. Although the reading level is high, the information can be handy for job seekers who need to understand the point of view of placement professionals. The book also includes a section for job seekers with disabilities titled "Talking About Your Disability in the Interview: A Question and Answer Study Guide." Provides legal details about handling the issue of disclosure in the interview.

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I've been reading this book regularly to my baby since she was 6 months old. She loves the lyrical poems and the illustrations are bold and bright. It never fails to capture her attention. The author has done a beautiful job with rhymes and repitition and the illustrator was trully talented! This is a book you'll want to read over and over

This book is the best book for beginner that I've seen before. I wanted to get a book for scales because I am beginner level. But you know, if you understand everything what this book shows, your music level and understanding will have changed completely. Although it is cheap and low pages, you would get every knowledge that you should know. I was in Boston this summer(2000) going to school college of music Barklee. And one of my friend told me that I should use this book in the begining to play piano. And I liked very much, but I forgot to copy thi book, so since I came back to Texas, I realized that I need the book. I asked my friend to copy the book, but he was like just get it in music store. So I went music store, but they don't have one, and comparing to the books in the store, this book is the best! I realized so. Now I'm getting this book in Amezon .com If you are beginer in playing piano, this is what you need, defenitely. I wish I could get this book ealier.

I am an english speaking mom teaching my daughter to speak spanish. This book is excellent. The influctions in your voice as you read to the youngster keep her interested. The message is a good moral one. And the pages are colorful and fun. I recommend this one.

Ada Leverson is a gift to 19th century novel readers. One of Oscar Wilde's closest friends, and his only friend after he was imprisoned, Leverson (known as "The Sphinx") was considered a great wit within her circle; a sharp dry wit that comes forth strongly in this collection of Leverson's three best works. Leverson's characters are unforgettable and cause one to laugh aloud when recalling the memory of their predicaments.

At once a story of love, mismatched mates, and a mockery of manners and social mores of the almost-leisure class, Leverson's witty dialogue causes one to fall in love with Edith Ottley, much smarter than her dim witted, yet arrogant, husband. I simply can't rave enough!

"The impact of technology on history is one of the great overlooked forces of modern historiography" declares Adas at the beginning of this astonishing book. Focusing on the history of European colonial expansion after 1500, Adas convincingly argues that, more than anything else, it was the overwhelming superiority of European technology that led countries such as Britain and France to colonise Asia, Africa and the Pacific. The story is told in beautiful, polished prose. A rare achievement for an academic book - it's almost impossible to put down.

What makes this book even better is Adas's stubborn refusal to bow to the false God of Political Correctness. Note the title of the book, "MEN" The story of technology, let's face it, is a predominantly male one. The feminist school can moan all they wish, but on the evidence of Adas's book, their protests (and there have been a few) are hollow.

Likewise, Adas is not scared to give credit where credit is due. The author sings the praises of European nations and their technology - and why not? After all, the bewildering number of inventions that emerged from the Industrial Revolution have certainly made life easier for us today. Adas does caution that the Western way has not always been the best way, but it seemed to him hypocritical to attempt to perform a demolition job on European technology and values simply to satisfy the PC brigade.

The book begins with a look at first encounters between European and Asian and African cultures during the sixteenth century. Here, before the Industrial Revolution, European explorers admired the technology of the Chinese and sought to learn from it. But even here, Adas destroys Jared Diamond's theory that geography alone was responsible for European expansion. Even at this early stage, Europeans, encouraged by their Christian faith, realised that they perceived the world differently from other cultures. Unlike other peoples, for Europeans, nature was something to be tamed, not endured. This outlook was not due to geography alone.

The next two chapters lie at the heart of Adas's thesis, and show that indeed technology played a vital role in European expansion, and in European judgements of other cultures.

Then, Adas destroys the basic contention of Marxist historians by showing that, (gasp!) Britain and France actually wanted to help the people in their colonies through their technology! Although expolitation is not denied, Adas shows that European powers were not just playing the imperial game for their own ends.

The book ends by showing how all European powers began to seriously question the worthiness of their technology during the First World War. Far from undercutting his thesis, his reasons for the ascendancy of the USA as a world power proves his basic assumption even further.

All in all, a wonderful book which has received nowhere near the attention it deserves.

I stopped ordering the Mailbox Magazines only because they came out with these wonderful year-end hardcover books that contains everything from the past year. I love it!! Now instead of having the magazines laying around I have one giant book. If you've ever seen an idea, but can't remember which magazine it was in, now you can just look in the book instead of thumbing through all the magazines!! Highly recommended. Also look for other years and other grade levels. Same great quality.

This is a fascinating anthology which gives us a hopeful inside view of what a world beyond war means and can be. The book is an inspiration, a delight and a rich source of hope for the general reader. It speaks in rational, inspiring tones to the mind and to the heart avid for a message of harmony at the opening of our new millenium. It is as well a source of rich knowledge and literary treasures for all.

The book contains a multi-colored variety of stories, articles, poems, and lovely pictures, including an exciting interview with Nobel Prize Laureate Saul Bellow, as well as Paulo Coelho's masterful opening of our new century with his revealing "Statutes".

In addition, we have a fantastic plethora of probing and moving stories and articles on the deep significance and possible impact of "a culture of peace," by great figures such as Albert Einstein, Annan Kofi, Shimon Peres, Ada Aharoni, A. B Yehoshua, and many other well-known writers and thinkers from around the world.

This colorful anthology also contains moving peace and love poetry by some of the best poets from 24 countries. It has in addition, beautiful colorful artwork by artist Judith Zilberstein who has painted a breath-taking cover with vivid Rainbow colors of peace.

The book is indeed a unique and rich source of both pleasure and knowledge, and it has a wide universal appeal. It appeals both to the general public and to peace researchers, and is widely used in universities, colleges and schools as a useful text-book for peace studies and peace education.

This innovative anthology has been applauded by various experts and journals, among them The Jerusalem Post: "This is a fascinating anthology, informative and moving, covering a wide range of subjects pertaining to the various aspects of the culture and literature of peace. It is highly recommended."

The Globe comments: "One of the fascinating themes that emanates from this rich anthology is the deep yearning for a lasting peace in the Middle East and in the world. The anthology is a feast for the general reader, peace researchers, educators and students."

And Horizon writes: "A pleasure to read, an adventure in the vast fields of the experience of life and humankind, a popular peace encyclopedia with lasting lessons for all times - a vision of a world beyond war becomes a nearer reality after having read this fascinating book!"

This anthology is indeed a highly recommended treasure of harmony, love and experience. I heartily recommend it as a valued gift for every special occasion and celebration. I heartily award it five well merited stars. Well done editors Ada Aharoni, Mike Scheideman, and Judith Zilberstein!

This book gently draws us into the life of Thea Woolf and into the world of this Jewish nurse who lived and worked in Alexandria, Egypt during World War II. She was born in Germany and trained to be a nurse there. She then served as a nurse in the Jewish hospital in Alexandria for many years. Being in Egypt before and during the war years not only saved her life but also thrust her into a leading role of helping Jewish refugees who came to or through Egypt in their attempt to escape the holocaust.

She relates several stories of people who took part in this fight to save so many lives. These stories are both tragic and uplifting. We discover that Muslims as well as Jews worked together for this cause, that for these caring people human life was more important to them than any religious differences.