-Titulo Original : The Autobiography Of An Ex-colored Man (dover Thrift Editions Black History)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: One of the most prominent African-Americans of his time, James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a successful lawyer, educator, social reformer, songwriter, and critic. But it was as a poet and novelist that he achieved lasting fame. Among his most famous works, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man in many ways parallels Johnsons own remarkable life. First published in 1912, the novel relates, through an anonymous narrator, events in the life of an American of mixed ethnicity whose exceptional abilities and ambiguous appearance allow him unusual social mobility - from the rural South to the urban North and eventually to Europe. A radical departure from earlier books by black authors, this pioneering work not only probes the psychological aspects of passing for white but also examines the American caste and class system. The human drama is powerful and revealing - from the narrators persistent battles with personal demons to his firsthand observations of a Southern lynching and the mingling of races in New Yorks bohemian atmosphere at the turn of the century. Revolutionary for its time, the Autobiography remains both an unrivaled example of black expression and a major contribution to American literature. From the Back Cover One of the most prominent African-Americans of his time, James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a successful lawyer, educator, social reformer, songwriter, and critic. But it was as a poet and novelist that he achieved lasting fame. Among his most famous works, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man in many ways parallels Johnsons own remarkable life. First published in 1912, the novel relates, through an anonymous narrator, events in the life of an American of mixed ethnicity whose exceptional abilities and ambiguous appearance allow him unusual social mobility-from the rural South to the urban North and eventually to Europe. This pioneering work not only probes the psychological aspects of passing for white but also examines the American caste and class system. The human drama is powerful and revealing-from the narrators persistent battles with personal demons to his firsthand observations of a Southern lynching and the mingling of races in New Yorks bohemian atmosphere at the turn of the century...

-Titulo Original : The Celtic Twilight Faerie And Folklore (celtic, Irish)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Best known for his poetry, William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was also a dedicated exponent of Irish folklore. Yeats took a particular interest in the tales mythic and magical roots. The Celtic Twilight ventures into the eerie and puckish world of fairies, ghosts, and spirits. This handful of dreams, as the author referred to it, first appeared in 1893, and its title refers to the pre-dawn hours, when the Druids performed their rituals. It consists of stories recounted to the poet by his friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Yeats faithful transcription of their narratives includes his own visionary experiences, appended to the storytellers words as a form of commentary...

-Titulo Original : Memoir Of A Revolutionary Soldier The Narrative Of Joseph Plumb Martin (dover Books On Americana)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: A wide-eyed teenager during most of the Revolutionary War, Joseph Plumb Martin left his grandfathers farm in Connecticut in 1775 and spent much of the next eight years with the Continental Army, crisscrossing the mid-Atlantic states and returning north after the British surrender at Yorktown. His notes, penned when he was seventy, recount in grim detail his harrowing experiences during the conflict - the staggering losses in human life, the agony of long marches, constant gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle, as well as a warts-and-all view of military leaders. Balancing these brutal wartime experiences are lively accounts of hunting, fishing, and other diversions--including an occasional encounter with a saucy miss.The fullest existing description of the Revolutionary War by an enlisted man, and a rediscovered gem of American history, Martins recollections brim with telling anecdotes that reveal a great deal about American life during this era. An invaluable memoir from an ordinary man in extraordinary times, the narrative is one of the best firsthand accounts of war as seen by a private soldier. - St. Louis (Mo.) Post-Dispatc...

-Titulo Original : When I Was A Slave Memoirs From The Slave Narrative Collection (dover Thrift Editions Black History)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: In an effort to provide unemployed writers with work during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the United States Government, through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), funded the Federal Writers Project. One of the groups most noteworthy and enduring achievements was the Slave Narrative Collection, consisting of more than 2,000 transcripts of interviews with former slaves, who, in blunt, simple words, provided often-startling first-person accounts of their lives in bondage. This book reprints some of the most detailed and engrossing life histories in the collection. Each narrative is complete.Thirty-four gripping testimonies are included, with all slave occupations represented - from field hand and cook to French tutor and seamstress. Personal treatment reported by these individuals also encompassed a wide range - from the most harsh and exploitative to living and working conditions that were intimate and benevolent.An illuminating and unique source of information about life in the South before, during, and after the Civil War, these memoirs, most importantly, preserve the opinions and perspective of those who were enslaved. Invaluable to students, teachers, and specialists in Southern history, this compelling book will intrigue anyone interested in the African-American experience...

-Titulo Original : The Life Of Olaudah Equiano (dover Thrift Editions Black History)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Slave narratives are powerful indictments of the horrors of slavery and oppression, invaluable not only for the stories they tell but also for the consistently high quality of their literary style. This book by Olaudah Equiano is one such story. A compelling account that has gripped and fascinated readers since its original London publication in 1789, the narrative describes Equianos formidable journey from captivity to freedom and literacy.Charting a passage that takes him from life as an Igbo prince in what is now eastern Nigeria to the New World, Equiano begins with a description of his native land that includes particulars of the dress, agriculture, industry, commerce, rituals, superstitions, and religious ceremonies of his country. In stark and poignant detail he gives a compelling account of his kidnapping and his ordeal aboard the slave ship, his service in the French and Indian wars, as well as many other of his vicissitudes and adventures until he finally settles in England, where he becomes a key figure in the British abolitionist movement.Skillfully written with a wealth of grossing detail, this volume powerfully illustrates the nature of the black experience in slavery, making it essential reading for students of African-American history and anyone interested in the struggle for equal rights and human dignity...

-Titulo Original : Wit And Wisdom From Poor Richards Almanack (dover Thrift Editions Speeches/quotations)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: First published in 1732 by Benjamin Franklin when he was just 26, Poor Richards Almanack was issued annually for the next 25 years. Extremely popular with readers of the day, the Almanack was a fascinating compilation of weather predictions, recipes, jokes, and delightful aphorisms - many representing Franklins common-sense philosophy, and others, proverbs from the past.This handy little volume presents hundreds of these charming maxims, carefully selected from a number of Franklins almanacks. Arranged in nearly 30 categories (eating and drinking; men, women, and marriage; friendships; money and frugality; religion; professions and occupations, etc.), they include such familiar phrases as:Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.Haste makes waste.Love your Neighbour; yet dont pulldown your Hedge.He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas.Hunger never saw bad bread.Hes a Fool that makes his Doctor his Heir.He that has not got a Wife, is not yet a compleat Man.An ideal sourcebook for writers, public speakers, and students, this practical and entertaining little book will also delight general readers with its rich store of time-honored folk wisdom...

-Titulo Original : Capital, Volume One A Critique Of Political Economy-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Hailed by Friedrich Engels as the bible of the working class, this 1867 classic of political economics changed the course of history. Thirty years in the making, Capital, Volume I was the first installment of Karl Marxs three-part Das Kapital and the only volume published during his lifetime. Marx declared that society is evolving from crude, unbalanced economic systems toward a utopian state - specifically, communism. His critiques of private property and class struggles aroused tremendous interest and exercised an influence that resonates to this day.Marx offers a penetrating analysis of capitalisms inner workings, examining commodities, value, money, and other factors related to the systems historic origins and contemporary functions. These considerations form the framework for his conclusion: the system cannot be reformed and must be overthrown by a revolution, resulting in a socialist society in which production serves the needs of every individual rather than generating profits for the few. About the Author One of the 19th centurys most influential thinkers, German philosopher Karl Marx (1818-83) formulated the social, political, and economic ideas that serve as the basis for Communism...

-Titulo Original : The Puma Blues The Complete Saga In One Volume (dover Graphic Novels)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: Intelligent and urgent mythology for the end of the millennium. - Neil GaimanNow that its done, The Puma Blues can take its rightful place alongside the periods other great monuments, such as Alan Moores From Hell and Neil Gaimans Sandman. Without it, any well-stocked comics library should be considered incomplete. - A.V. ClubAbsolutely outstanding art by Zulli. The visuals are eye-popping. - Publishers WeeklyOut of print for nearly 25 years and one of Rolling Stones Top 50 Non-Super Hero graphic novels of all time, The Puma Blues is a series of interrelated stories that visualize life at the turn of the 21st century as a world of mutated animals, in which a lone government agent investigates the truth behind environmental degradation. Written by Stephen Murphy, the most prolific Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles author of all time, and illustrated by Michael Zulli, artist on many of the most popular Sandman comics, The Puma Blues unveils a near-future world kissed by terrorist assaults…and the threat of ecological ruin. Zullis wildlife art is utterly breathtaking. - The Comics Journal. If you want to see a book with truly amazing art that challenges the constructs of illustrated fiction, look no further. - Cleveland . Suggested for mature readers.Exclusive Bonus Material:* New forty-page ending by original creators* Hard-to-find The Puma Blues mini-comic* New Introduction by Dave Sim, legendary creator of Cerebus* New Afterword by Stephen R. Bissette, acclaimed artist on Swamp Thing* Four-page The Puma Blues story by Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) From the Back Cover Intelligent and urgent mythology for the end of the millennium.-Neil GaimanOut of print for nearly 25 years and one of Rolling Stones Top 50 Non-Super Hero graphic novels of all time, The Puma Blues is a series of interrelated stories that visualize life at the turn of the 21st century as a world of mutated animals, in which a lone government agent investigates the truth behind environmental degradation. Written by Stephen Murphy, the most prolific Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles author of all time, and illustrated by Michael Zulli, artist on many of the most popular Sandman comics, The Puma Blues unveils a near-future world kissed by terrorist assaults…and the threat of ecological ruin. Zullis wildlife art is utterly breathtaking.-The Comics Journal. Suggested for mature readers.Exclusive Bonus Material:* New forty-page ending by original creators* Hard-to-find The Puma Blues mini-comic* New Introduction by Dave Sim, legendary creator of Cerebus* New Afterword by Stephen R. Bissette, acclaimed artist on Swamp Thing* Four-page The Puma Blues story by Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) About the Author Stephen Murphy is an American comic book writer and editor best known for his work on Kevin Eastman and Peter Lairds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Michael Zulli is an acclaimed artist who has worked on some of Neil Gaimans most popular Sandman comics...

-Titulo Original : Finding Your Way Without Map Or Compass-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: During his remarkable lifetime, Harold Gatty became one of the worlds great navigators (in 1931, he and Wiley Post flew around the world in a record-breaking eight days) and, to the benefit of posterity, recorded in this book much of his accumulated knowledge about pathfinding both on land and at sea. Applying methods used by primitive peoples and early explorers, the author shows how to determine location, study wind directions and reflections in the sky, even how to use the senses of smell and hearing to find your way in the wilderness, in a desert, in snow-covered areas, and on the ocean. By observing birds and other animals, weather patterns, vegetation, shifting sands, patterns of snow fields, and the positions of the sun, moon, and stars, would-be explorers can learn to estimate distances and find their way without having to rely on a map or a compass. The wealth of valuable data and advice in this volume - much of it unavailable elsewhere - makes it indispensable for hikers, bikers, scouts, sailors, and outdoorsmen - all those who might find themselves stranded or lost in an unfamiliar area. Through careful study of this book and its lessons, pathfinders can learn to interpret signs in the natural world to find their way in almost any kind of terrain...

-Titulo Original : Vectors, Tensors And The Basic Equations Of Fluid Mechanics (dover Books On Mathematics)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: This excellent text develops and utilizes mathematical concepts to illuminate physical theories. Directed primarily to engineers, physicists, and applied mathematicians at advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, it applies the mathematics of Cartesian and general tensors to physical field theories and demonstrates them chiefly in terms of the theory of fluid mechanics.Essentially an introductory text, intended for readers with some acquaintance with the calculus of partial differentiation and multiple integration, it first reviews the necessary background material, then proceeds to explore the algebra and calculus of Cartesian vectors and tensors. Subsequent chapters take up the kinematics of fluid motion, stress in fluids, equations of motion and energy in Cartesian coordinates, tensors, and equations of fluid flow in Euclidean space.The concluding chapters discuss the geometry of surfaces in space, the equations of surface flow and equations for reacting fluids. Two invaluable appendixes present a resume of 3-dimensional coordinate geometry and matrix theory and another of implicit functions and Jacobians. A generous number of exercises are an integral part of the presentation, providing numerous opportunities for manipulation and extension of the concepts presented...

-Titulo Original : Mechanics (dover Books On Physics)-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: First published over 40 years ago, this work has achieved the status of a classic among introductory texts on mechanics. Den Hartog is known for his lively, discursive and often witty presentations of all the fundamental material of both statics and dynamics (and considerable more advanced material) in new, original ways that provide students with insights into mechanical relationships that other books do not always succeed in conveying. On the other hand, the work is so replete with engineering applications and actual design problems that it is as valuable as a reference to the practicing engineer as it is as a text or refresher for the general engineering student. Mechanics is not a heavy book, despite the amount of material it covers and the clarity and exactness with which it treats this material. It is undoubtedly one of the most readable texts in the field. More than 550 drawings and diagrams in the regular text and in the highly praised 112-page section of problems and answers further contribute to its lucidity and value. The emphasis is consistently on illuminating fundamental principles and in showing how they are embodied in a high number of real engineering and design problems concerning trusses, loaded cables, beams, jacks, hoists, brakes, cantilevers, springs, balances, pendulums, projectiles, cranks, linkages, propellers, turbines, fly ball engine governors, hydraulic couplings, anti-roll devices, gyroscopes, and hundreds of other mechanical systems and devices.Chapters cover Discrete Coplanar Forces, Conditions of Equilibrium, Distributed Forces, Trusses and Cables, Beams, Friction, Space Forces, The Method of Work, Kinematics of a Point, Dynamics of a Particle, Kinematics of Plane Motion, Moments of Inertia, Dynamics of Plane Motion, Work and Energy, Impulse and Momentum, Relative Motion, and Gyroscopes. Particularly in the last two chapters, Den Hartog provides advanced material not usual in introductory texts. Very thoroughly recommended to all those anxious to improve their real understanding of the principles of mechanics. - Mechanical World. Index. List of equations. 334 problems, all with answers. Over 550 diagrams and drawings. About the Author J. P. Den Hartog: The Reprint Engineer J. P. Den Hartog (1901-1989), who taught for most of his career at MIT, was one of the founders of the Dover reprint program in engineering. As the author of several books that Dover reprinted and still has in print, and as an advisor from the 1950s until just a few years before his death in 1989, Professor Den Hartog gave invaluable advice concerning books of lasting interest and importance in his field. Not many books in engineering have a productive shelf life spanning several decades. Among the exceptions are these four books of Professor Den Hartog, which Dover reprinted and occasionally revised in later printings from 1961 through 1987: Mechanics, 1961, Strength of Materials, 1961, Mechanical Vibrations, 1985, and Advanced Strength of Materials, 1987. Still widely read and cited by authors in these areas, Den Hartogs books are a tribute to his gift for exposition and clarity. The J. P. Den Hartog Award, established in 1987, is presented in recognition of lifetime contributions to the teaching and practice of vibration engineering...

-Titulo Original : Langstroths Hive And The Honey-bee The Classic Beekeepers Manual-Fabricante : Dover Publications-Descripcion Original: This influential guide by the Reverend L. L. Langstroth, the father of modern beekeeping, revolutionized the practice of beekeeping. Originally published in 1853, his work constitutes the first descriptive treatise of modern bee management - its innovations allowed people to engage in actual beekeeping, rather than simply handling bee domiciles and extracting the honey. This book explains and illustrates techniques still employed 150 years later - including the authors patented invention, a movable frame hive that quickly spread into common use around the world. In his reader-friendly, nontechnical style, Langstroth addresses every aspect of beekeeping: bee physiology; diseases and enemies of bees; the life-cycles of the queen, drone, and worker; bee-hives; and the handling of bees. An infectious sense of wonder and enthusiasm suffuses Langstroths accounts of natural and artificial swarming, the production of honey and wax, and the best methods of feeding bees and maintaining an apiary. The manual abounds in practical and intriguing insights attained through the years of observation and experience, including the kindness of bees to one another, their infatuation for liquid sweets, and the warning given by bees before stinging. This version of Langstroths ever-popular manual is the fourth and final edition; it incorporates the authors own revisions and remains an unsurpassed resource for beekeepers...