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Book Honey  Hush

    Book Details:
  • Author : Daryl Cumber Dance
  • Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9780393045574
  • Pages : 732 pages

Download or read book Honey Hush written by Daryl Cumber Dance and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hard-hitting, sometimes risque, always dramatic and eloquent, the vibrant humor of African-American women is celebrated in this bold, unique, and comprehensive collection, featuring contributions from the antebellum poets, early novelists, and contemporary personalities from Toni Morrison to Whoopi Goldberg.

Book Plaited Glory

Download or read book Plaited Glory written by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Braids, Locks, and Twists

Book The Rabbula Corpus

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  • Author : Robert R. Phenix Jr.
  • Publisher : SBL Press
  • Release : 2017-03-21
  • ISBN : 0884140776
  • Pages : 769 pages

Download or read book The Rabbula Corpus written by Robert R. Phenix Jr. and published by SBL Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A significant new study of Rabbula and Christianity in Edessa This volume makes available for the first time both the Syriac text and an English translation of every available original composition by Rabbula, the controversial bishop of Edessa (ca. 411–435 CE). It includes a new edition of the Life of Rabbula and other biographical traditions about him, including his conversion from paganism to Christianity. The texts collected in the volume are a valuable source for studying the reception history of biblical themes. In addition, the corpus offers insights into the beginnings of ecclesiastical legislation in the East, charitable work, pilgrimage, ascetic ideals, and church administration. Horn and Phenix examine Rabbula’s contribution to the Christological controversies of the fifth and sixth centuries, including his influence on Cyril of Alexandria in his debate with Theodoret of Cyrrhus and Theodore of Mopsuestia. Features A critical study of the theological, cultural, and historical development of Syriac Christianity Thorough historical, theological, and socio-cultural analysis provided for each text A previously unidentified Christian Palestinian Aramaic fragment

Book Afro Forever

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  • Author : Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge
  • Publisher : Lulu.com
  • Release : 2017-03-02
  • ISBN : 1365794245
  • Pages : 48 pages

Download or read book Afro Forever written by Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transformation In Loree's Beauty Shop hot combs sizzled against wet oily scalps branding grown woman fantasies into tender young heads. Thick busy afros became long glossy black curls transforming natural Black queens into commercial mahogany princesses (Boyd, 14). This poem by Julia Boyd from In the Company of My Sisters is tragic, but it happens all the time. Afros and natural hair is transformed into something artificial, ?fake boobs, fake hair, men don't seem to care whether a woman is real or false.? The hair salon is the main site where the transformation happens. This paper accompanies the web-based project Salon Utopia (now defunct) that aimed to transform its clients in a natural way. In the virtual realm, it is not yet possible to do any hairstyles to transform anyone, but the site did aid in transforming the source of where hair comes from, the mind.

Book From the Kitchen to the Parlor

Download or read book From the Kitchen to the Parlor written by Lanita Jacobs-Huey and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2006-04-20 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how hair and hair care take on situated social meanings among African American women in varied linguistic interactions--whether with one another, with African American men, or with European American women. Based on years of fieldwork in a range of sites, from cosmetology schools in South Carolina to hair care seminars in Beverly Hills, from stand up comedy clubs in Los Angeles to online debates about black hair, Jacob-Huey's multifaceted approach documents how and why hair comes to matter so much in African American women's construction of their identities, and how language both mediates and produces these social meanings. --From publisher description.

Book Resistance and Empowerment in Black Women s Hair Styling

Download or read book Resistance and Empowerment in Black Women s Hair Styling written by Elizabeth Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Johnson's Resistance and Empowerment in Black Women's Hair Styling develops the argument that one way Black women define themselves and each other, is by the way they style/groom their hair via endorsement by the media through advertisement, idealized identification of Black female celebrities, and encouragement by professional celebrity hair stylists who serve as change agents. As a result, hair becomes a physical manifestation of their self-identity, revealing a private and personal mindset. Her research answers the following questions: What is the relationship between Black females' choice of hairstyles/grooming and transmitted messages of aesthetics by the dominant culture through culturally specific magazines?; What role do the natural hair blogs/vlogs play as a change agent in encouraging or discouraging consumers grooming their hair in its natural state?; What impact does a globalized consumer market of Black hair care products have on Hispanic/Latinas and Bi-Racial women?; Are Black female Generation Y members more likely to receive backlash for failure to conform their hair to dominant standards in their hair adornment in the workplace? Johnson thus demonstrates that the major concern from messages sent to Black women about their hair is its impact on Black identity. Thus, the goal of Black women should be to break with hegemonic modes of seeing, thinking, and being for full liberation. This critical and deep consciousness will debunk the messages told to Black women that their kinky, frizzy, thick hair is undesirable, bad, unmanageable, and shackling.

Book African American Magick

Download or read book African American Magick written by Stephanie Rose Bird and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspired herbal guide to natural living with ancient techniques, remedies, and rituals from around the world centered on the rhythms of the seasons. The changing of the seasons is magickal—green leaves transforming into browns and golds, snow melting to show fresh buds. We all recognize these telltale signs, but few of us are aware of the powerful impact each season has on our spiritual lives. Whether sunny, snowy, windy, rainy, cold, or humid, the weather has a dramatic effect on our being wherever we may live. The author, Stephanie Rose Bird, is deeply committed to keeping alive the spiritual wisdom of her indigenous African ancestors. In African American Magick, she examines the magickal ability of the seasons to enhance our lives by unearthing ancient techniques, rituals, and methods from around the world that reflect each season’s inherent energies to supplement body, mind, and soul. Drawing upon her own ancestral heritage, as well as other cultures and those that have influenced her, Bird offers a lifetime of wisdom and expert botanical knowledge while sharing her path to a holistic and magickal life. Guidance from all over the world, and from classical and modern traditions alike, are offered: Spiritual insights from Caribbean African American culture Wisdom from indigenous Native American traditions Buddhist and Hindu meditation practices and rites Practices of classical European spiritual traditions Lessons from Aboriginal Australian “dreaming” practices African American Magick was previously published in 2006 under the title Four Seasons of Mojo. This new edition includes a new preface by the author.

Book Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions

Download or read book Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions written by Richard Taruskin and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1996-07-15 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taruskin demonstrates how Stravinsky achieved his modernist technique by combining what was most characteristically Russian in his musical training with stylistic elements abstracted from Russian folklore. The stylistic synthesis thus achieved formed Stravinsky as a composer for life, whatever the aesthetic allegiances he later professed.

Book Nice Dreads

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  • Author : Lonnice Brittenum Bonner
  • Publisher : Harmony
  • Release : 2005-02-22
  • ISBN : 140005169X
  • Pages : 146 pages

Download or read book Nice Dreads written by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2005-02-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always admired women with flowing hair? Do you long for a wash-and-go style? In Nice Dreads, Lonnice Brittenum Bonner, the author of the classic Good Hair, shares her secrets and personal stories about dreadlocks—from cultivating buds to keeping those locks looking their best! Perfect for women who want dreadlocks but aren’t sure how to start, or for those who’ve already started and want to know the best ways to keep hair healthy, Nice Dreads can help you grow your own lovely locks. From preparing for the haircut to everyday maintenance, Lonnice Brittenum Bonner tells you exactly what to expect, while photographs illustrate each stage of growth and showcase mature dreads in all their glory. The author (who sports locks herself) knows firsthand the challenges of caring for this hairstyle; those intimidated by a drastic cut or shy about showing off the stages of early growth will find personal encouragement from someone who knows exactly how they feel—and how great they’ll look! Learn how to overcome your reservations and wear your style with pride.

Book One Path For All

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  • Author : Rowan A. Greer
  • Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
  • Release : 2015-03-04
  • ISBN : 1630879401
  • Pages : 299 pages

Download or read book One Path For All written by Rowan A. Greer and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his writings and his career Gregory of Nyssa assumes many roles. He is a Christian Platonist, a spiritual guide for ascetics and those seeking the vision of God, as well as one of those who shaped the Trinitarian doctrine of God espoused at Constantinople in 381. But he is also a popular preacher and, paradoxically, someone unafraid of deeper speculations regarding the meaning of the Christian ideal. The translations in Part One illustrate these various concerns, but are not a sufficient basis for the thesis of Part Two, one that attempts to answer the question of how to describe the coherence of a thinker far from systematic. One solution is to appeal to Gregory's conviction that after this world all Christians, indeed all humans, will be united in diversity, and that this means that all are now on the one path to their destiny, however much their progress may differ. This answer does not pretend to solve all problems, nor does it rule out other approaches to Gregory's thought. But it locates Gregory's work in the liturgical and sacramental life of the church that includes ordinary as well as elite Christians.

Book Healing Tides

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  • Author : Lois Richer
  • Publisher : Steeple Hill
  • Release : 2008-02-01
  • ISBN : 1426812981
  • Pages : 245 pages

Download or read book Healing Tides written by Lois Richer and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Little Boy Desperate For Treatment The Doctor Who Could Save Him The Woman Who Loved Them Both The moment GloryAnn Cranbrook met her new patient at the children's clinic, she broke a rule by getting attached. But at least she felt something, unlike her handsome boss, Dr. Jared Steele. The man who'd once cared enough to open the clinic now refused to perform the technique he'd become famous for. The technique that could save the boy's life. Why? And could GloryAnn—and the child who needed them both—change his stubborn mind?

Book Haunting Warrior

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  • Author : Erin Quinn
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2010-05-04
  • ISBN : 1101187565
  • Pages : 402 pages

Download or read book Haunting Warrior written by Erin Quinn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of time travel, Irish magic, and passionate romance from the author of Haunting Beauty and The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love... Rory McGrath’s life changed the night his father mysteriously vanished after uncovering the secrets of the ancient Book of Fennore. The trauma turned Rory from an innocent boy into a troubled, cynical man. Leaving Ireland, he shunned his family, his heritage—and the very magic that has defined his people for centuries. Then the dreams begin…dreams of an ethereal beauty whose touch is more real than any he’s known. And in these dreams, she has a message—a calling for Rory to return home to a destiny that will take him beyond the realm of anything he imagined. Lured to the castle ruins where his father disappeared, Rory is plunged back in time, and into the body of another man—a man betrothed to the very woman of Rory’s dreams. In possession of the secrets of his past, his family, and his identity, her hold on Rory is inescapable. For she is his doom. His salvation. And his destiny.

Book Woven Worlds

Download or read book Woven Worlds written by Philbrook Museum of Art and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first time Philbrook has published information on the collection in its entirety."--BOOK JACKET.

Book Black Diaspora

Download or read book Black Diaspora written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions  Volume Two

Download or read book Stravinsky and the Russian Traditions Volume Two written by Richard Taruskin and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book undoes 50 years of mythmaking about Stravinsky's life in music. During his spectacular career, Igor Stravinsky underplayed his Russian past in favor of a European cosmopolitanism. Richard Taruskin has refused to take the composer at his word. In this long-awaited study, he defines Stravinsky's relationship to the musical and artistic traditions of his native land and gives us a dramatically new picture of one of the major figures in the history of music. Taruskin draws directly on newly accessible archives and on a wealth of Russian documents. In Volume One, he sets the historical scene: the St. Petersburg musical press, the arts journals, and the writings of anthropologists, folklorists, philosophers, and poets. Volume Two addresses the masterpieces of Stravinsky's early maturity—Petrushka, The Rite of Spring, and Les Noces. Taruskin investigates the composer's collaborations with Diaghilev to illuminate the relationship between folklore and modernity. He elucidates the Silver Age ideal of "neonationalism"—the professional appropriation of motifs and style characteristics from folk art—and how Stravinsky realized this ideal in his music. Taruskin demonstrates how Stravinsky achieved his modernist technique by combining what was most characteristically Russian in his musical training with stylistic elements abstracted from Russian folklore. The stylistic synthesis thus achieved formed Stravinsky as a composer for life, whatever the aesthetic allegiances he later professed. Written with Taruskin's characteristic mixture of in-depth research and stylistic verve, this book will be mandatory reading for all those seriously interested in the life and work of Stravinsky.

Book Dictionary of Dreams

Download or read book Dictionary of Dreams written by Tella Olayeri and published by GOD'S LINK VENTURES. This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose for writing this book is to interpret and guide readers through the complex world of dreams from a Christian perspective. It is serially arranged in alphabetic order for quick reference making it to “browse” through within seconds. It is loaded with biblical references and violent prayer points to address every dream issues. The book portrays spiritual revelations with sound prophetic guidelines that will serve as instrument to champion your situations. With this book, you can excel and be a master in dream interpretation. One quality that excel Daniel above his colleagues and others in Babylon was not only being gifted in dreams but having understanding in all visions and dreams. He became a champion and a figure to be reckoned with a foreign land. It is my prayer, that this book shall add to your understanding and enjoyment of dreams; God most common medium of communication. You are a champion, purchase this book. Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this book: Max Lucado Stormie Omartian Priscilla Shirer Amy E. Mason Stephen Kendrick Alex Kendrick Vinita Hampton Wright E. W. Kenyon Elizabeth Alves Derek Prince Jack Countryman Jennifer Eivaz John Eckhardt John Ramirez Michelle McClain-Walters Kimberly Daniels Jentezen Franklin Daniel Whyte III Meriqua Whyte Joyce Meyer Joel Osteen Tim Cameron Dr. D. K. Olukoya Joseph Prince R.T. Kendall Witness Lee Watchman Nee Sarah Young Rick Warren Paul David Tripp Matt Chandler Donald S. Whitney Judson Cornwall Beth Moore Anne Graham Lotz Bob Sorge Craig Groeschel Kathleen Blease Dr Olusola Coker Olusegun Festus Remilekun James Banks Ray C. Stedman Tony Evans Eric Mason Thom S. Rainer James G. McCarthy Dr. Daniel L. Akin ennie Allen Lysa TerKeurst Henry Cloud John Townsend Dharius Daniels Michael Todd Gary Thomas Francis Chan Lisa Chan Timothy Keller Willard F. Harley Leslie Vernick Gary Chapman Harold Myra KEYWORDS: Powerful Prayers for Troubled Times, Powerful Prayer Bullets to subdue Demons and be Victorious, Prayers That Rout Demons, Prayers that Activate Blessings, Prayers that Avail Much 40th Anniversary Revised and Updated Edition, Prayers That Break Curses, Prayers That Bring Healing, Prayers That Bring Change, Prayer Rain, Command Authority, Command and Control, Commanding Your Morning, Commanding Your Morning Daily Devotional, daily devotions, Daily Declarations for Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Warfare Prayers, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Atomic Power With God Through Prayer and Fasting, Prayer to God, Breakthrough, Satan's Deadliest Weapon, Armed and Dangerous, war room, Daily Prayers for Orthodox Christians, Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual, Deliverance From Spirit Husband And Spirit Wife, Good Morning, Holy Spirit, good night prayer, Prayer and Forgiveness, Prayer and Revelation, A Praying Life, Christian Prayers for the World, blood of jesus prayers, powerful prayers in the war room, prayers against the powers of darkness, powerful prayer bible verses, when god answers your prayers, how prayer works, how to get god to answer your prayer, Christian Prayer Manual, Spiritual Warfare Manual, Prayer for Deliverance, Gethsemanic Prayer Model, Kingdom Prayer Style, Apostolic Decrees, Prayer Points, prayers, prayer for, pray, pray for, christian prayer, breakthrough prayers, deliverance prayers, divine favor, favor of god, favors, financial freedom, financial prayers, healing prayers, how to pray, in touch daily devotional, intercessory prayer, miracle prayer, money prayer, night prayers, prayer and fasting, prayer for blessings, prayer for deliverance, prayer for favor, prayer for money, prayer for protection, prayer for success, prayer for the dying, prayer for the sick, a method for prayer, deep deliverance, biblical prosperity, financial breakthrough, financial intelligence, financial prosperity, financial miracle, how to pray effectively, how to pray for healing, how to pray in the spirit, prayer rain, receiving prosperity, saving faith, praying in the holy ghost, spiritual deliverance, victory in spiritual warfare

Book Leonie of the Jungle

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  • Author : Joan Conquest
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1921
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 334 pages

Download or read book Leonie of the Jungle written by Joan Conquest and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: