Download or read book Reader s Guide written by Julie Dargis and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reader's Guide for "Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa" includes questions for use in book clubs and classrooms to promote active discussion based on an expanded world view. An interview with the author provides insight into the independent publishing process. Updates from specialists in the field allow readers to consider the historical context of the essays and verse from a fresh perspective. The "Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa" Reader's Guide also includes a recommended reading list, informative links and other resources for readers interested in humanitarian issues.
Download or read book Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa written by Julie R. Dargis and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of a humanitarian aid worker in stories and verse from around the world--inspired by war-affected populations rebuilding their lives with unbreakable spirit. From Rwanda to Cote d'Ivoire, Congo to Serbia, Morocco to South Sudan "Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa" depicts one woman's journey living and working in the face of adversity. On single engine aircraft over dense forests. Through arid deserts on makeshift roads. Experience the reality of living and working in some of the most dangerous and insecure countries in the world.The story of an independent woman afoot in a world of adventure, danger and romance. --Brian Lambert, MINNPOSTJulie Dargis brings to vivid life the dangers, challenges, and rewards of providing aid on the front lines. I highly recommend "Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa" to anyone seeking insight into humanitarian work in the 21st century. --Michael Kocher, Vice President, International Rescue CommitteeJulie's writing is brave, true and moving. There is nothing false or self-conscious about this journey of self-discovery. --Chris Hennemeyer, Specialist in African AffairsIn this memoir that blends poetry and prose, a humanitarian worker finds unlikely friendships and fleeting romances in some of the most violent, impoverished places on Earth. This is an unconventional memoir, but Dargis (Seven Sonnets, 2012) hasn't lived a conventional life. In a loosely stitched collection of reveries, she reflects on her years working for humanitarian causes, hopping from one war-torn nation to another seemingly as fast as a Land Rover can traverse a jungle road. Her adventures began in 1984 when she joined the Peace Corps and taught English in Morocco. Later, she traveled to Rwanda to oversee an international response organization following the 1994 genocide. What she encountered—primitive living conditions, ethnic brutality, staff members succumbing to AIDS—was in stark contrast to her Minnesota upbringing. A haunting sonnet entitled “Thy Neighbor's Heart” captures the work of humanitarian groups in a strife-ridden land: “Truckloads of rightful wares to ease the plight / Of a million plus souls, with prayers, were sent.” While disease, conflict and death loom over the narrative, Dargis also shares insights into local customs and cuisines. In this way, the book is a travelogue born of nose-in-the-dirt experiences that wouldn't be out of place in a Hemingway novel. Dargis witnessed tanks rolling across the Chadian desert, contracted malaria in Congo and ate gelato with a fortuneteller in Italy. One overarching truth emerges from a lifetime of travel: despite cultural differences, people are the same everywhere. Occasionally, a shortage of info, such as the names of organizations for which Dargis worked, makes it difficult to follow the timeline as she embarks on one perilous assignment after another. Ironically, it is the United States where the author struggles to fit in most. Always pulled toward the horizon, Dargis sees national borders as “invisible barriers” in a journey of self-discovery. In her story, the landscape changes quickly, but the human connections leave a lasting impression.Poignant recollections of a restless soul whose wanderings taught her that the desire for security, dignity and love transcend the lines on a map. --Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Seven Sonnets written by Julie R. Dargis and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised to include excerpts from the author's upcoming book "Pit Stop in the Paris of Africa," this newly released edition includes the author's first sonnet. The sonnets and prose from the author's newest work were written in Italy and the US in the spring of 2012.
Download or read book Boxing s Greatest Fighters written by Bert Randolph Sugar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easily the most enduring of all sports questions is "Who was/is the best . . . ?" Perhaps in no sport is the question more asked and argued over than in boxing. And in boxing perhaps none is more qualified to answer the question than Bert Randolph Sugar. In Boxing's Greatest Fighters, not only does the former publisher of Ring Magazine tell us who the best fighters were, he lists them in order. Could Sugar Ray Robinson have beaten Muhammad Ali? Could Sugar Ray Leonard have beaten Sonny Liston? The answer, most experts agree, would be "no." But what if, as Bert Sugar has done here, one were to take all the boxers and reduce them in the mind's eye to the same height, the same weight, and the same ring conditions? The answers would be quite different. And while some fans may express outrage that Rocky Marciano barely makes the top twenty, and Marvin Hagler staggers into the top seventy-five, others will nod eagerly when they read that Harry Greb and Benny Leonard were better than just about anybody. So whether you read Boxing's Greatest Fighters cover to cover, pick your favorites at random, or simply browse through the many rare photographs, "at the bell, come out arguing."
Download or read book Decentring France written by Gemma King and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world defined by the flow of people, goods and cultures, many contemporary French films explore the multicultural nature of today’s France through language. From rival lingua francas such as English to socio-politically marginalised languages such as Arabic or Kurdish, multilingual characters in these films exploit their knowledge of multiple languages, and offer counter-perspectives to dominant ideologies of the role of linguistic diversity in society. Decentring France is the first substantial study of multilingual film in France. Unpacking the power dynamics at play in the dialogue of eight emblematic films, this book argues that many contemporary French films take a new approach to language and power, showing how even the most historically-maligned languages can empower their speakers. This book offers a unique insight to academics and students alike, into the place of language and power in French cinema today.
Download or read book The Food Lover s Guide to Paris written by Helen Massy-Beresford and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A superb ‘time out’ kind of guide to the cafés, restaurants, bistros etc. . . . Essential reading for visitors to the city, brilliantly presented.” —Books Monthly Paris may have enjoyed decades as the undisputed gastronomic capital of the world, but food revolutions in the likes of London and Copenhagen have challenged its reign in recent years. After a spell of complacency, Parisian chefs have had to up their game, with delicious results. This guide will show you where to sample the best of the French classics, from cozy bistros to swish brasseries, as well as where to check out the more recent innovations in the Parisian food scene: everything from high quality street food with a French twist, to newly-popular vegetarian restaurants, juice bars and locally brewed craft beers. The guide will also offer practical advice for making the most of your Parisian food experience like a local. “This book is an absolute delight to read. For those about to visit Paris, may I suggest that you pack a copy of this book in your luggage. The best ‘foodie’ book I have read in ages!” —For the Love of Books “With helpful tips about typical French mealtimes, tipping and etiquette, readers will be confident in choosing a place to eat that fits their expectations and their budget.” —Cayocosta 72 “The first food book I ever read cover to cover in one day . . . Her descriptions are engagingly written and personal . . . easy, smooth and tempting reading.” —Colleen’s Paris
Download or read book Time Out Paris written by Out Time and published by Time Out Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and updated, this guide to the City of Lights contains a savvy and hip tour of all the best the city has to offer in shopping, sightseeing, dining, day trips and more. Photos. Maps.
Download or read book The Modernist World written by Allana Lindgren and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modernist World is an accessible yet cutting edge volume which redraws the boundaries and connections among interdisciplinary and transnational modernisms. The 61 new essays address literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, architecture, music, film, and intellectual currents. The book also examines modernist histories and practices around the globe, including East and Southeast Asia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia and Oceania, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the Arab World, as well as the United States and Canada. A detailed introduction provides an overview of the scholarly terrain, and highlights different themes and concerns that emerge in the volume. The Modernist World is essential reading for those new to the subject as well as more advanced scholars in the area – offering clear introductions alongside new and refreshing insights.
Download or read book Popular Media Democracy and Development in Africa written by Herman Wasserman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the role that popular media could play to encourage political debate, provide information for development, or critique the very definitions of ‘democracy’ and ‘development’.
Download or read book Kat Tracking Through Paris written by Kat St. Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel guide oriented around the cultural and culinary interests of African-Americans.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of African Literature written by Moradewun Adejunmobi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The turn of the twenty-first century has witnessed an expansion of critical approaches to African literature. The Routledge Handbook of African Literature is a one-stop publication bringing together studies of African literary texts that embody an array of newer approaches applied to a wide range of works. This includes frameworks derived from food studies, utopian studies, network theory, eco-criticism, and examinations of the human/animal interface alongside more familiar discussions of postcolonial politics. Every chapter is an original research essay written by a broad spectrum of scholars with expertise in the subject, providing an application of the most recent insights into analysis of particular topics or application of particular critical frameworks to one or more African literary works. The handbook will be a valuable interdisciplinary resource for scholars and students of African literature, African culture, postcolonial literature and literary analysis. Chapter 4 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tandfbis/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781138713864_oachapter4.pdf
Download or read book MTV Europe written by Lauren Berger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-12-06 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the inside scoop on the hottest cities and destinations in Europe. From celeb-studded nightclubs in London to scuba-diving off Croatia, MTV Europe shows you where you want to be, with choices for every budget to help you travel the way you want to. Alternative accommodations, cheap eats, great clubs and bars, world-class museums, and offbeat attractions—you’ll find them all in MTV Europe. Check out a free podcast featuring authors of MTV Europe talking about their travels in Europe.
Download or read book Time Out Paris written by and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2003 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and updated, this guide to the City of Lights contains a savvy and hip tour of all the best Paris has to offer in shopping, sightseeing, dining, day trips and more. Photos. Maps.
Download or read book Dangerous Pursuits written by Quintin Jardine and published by Headline. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DANGEROUS PURSUITS: The Deluxe Edition. Enjoy the first title in Quintin Jardine's Oz Blackstone series - BLACKSTONE'S PURSUITS - plus the brand-new Author's Cut, updated with new material, exclusive to ebook. When private enquiry agent Oz Blackstone takes on the job of finding an insurance company's missing half million, he's hoping for a healthy finder's fee, not a life-changing experience. But when he finds the corpse of the would-be embezzler with a knife in his back and no sign of the missing money, what had seemed like a routine job begins to look distinctly dodgy. Until the captivating Primavera 'Prim' Phillips arrives on the scene, wondering why she's been greeted not by her sister Dawn, but Dawn's dead boyfriend and a rather nervous-looking private eye. For Oz, things are looking up. This is the kind of girl who's definitely worth pursuing. Especially if she knows where to get her hands on half a million pounds...
Download or read book The No nonsense Guide to Human Rights written by Olivia Ball and published by New Internationalist. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ball and Gready review the development of today's assumptions about human rights and introduce readers to alternative models from history and from today's human rights debate. From the material rights of citizenship to the more abstract rights of the imagination, the authors present a clear overview of today's human rights debate and prompt discussion about alternative models for the future. Splendid series of pocketable guides to issue politics...rigorously clear.' - The Guardian'
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