Michael Levy is Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Stout. He is the author of Natalie Babbitt (1991) and Portrayal of Southeast Asian Refugees in Recent American Children's Books (2000), editor of The Moon Pool by A. Merritt (2004), and co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal Extrapolation. Levy was awarded the Clareson Award for Distinguished Service to the fields of science fiction and fantasy in 2007.
This book is useful for anyone who may find that they are drinking too much, for the loved ones of such people, and for clinicians who want to broaden their skills when working with people who struggle with alcohol.
The book explores the evolution of children's fantasy literature from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, highlighting key authors like Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, and J.K. Rowling. It examines changing perceptions of childhood and the suitability of fantasy for young readers, emphasizing the genre's role in fostering imagination. Additionally, it addresses the intricate connections between fantasy literature and themes of class, politics, and gender, providing a comprehensive analysis of numerous works within this rich literary tradition.
Fantasy has been an important and much-loved part of children's literature for hundreds of years, yet relatively little has been written about it. Children's Fantasy Literature traces the development of the tradition of the children's fantastic - fictions specifically written for children and fictions appropriated by them - from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, examining the work of Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, C. S. Lewis, Roald Dahl, J. K. Rowling and others from across the English-speaking world. The volume considers changing views on both the nature of the child and on the appropriateness of fantasy for the child reader, the role of children's fantasy literature in helping to develop the imagination, and its complex interactions with issues of class, politics and gender. The text analyses hundreds of works of fiction, placing each in its appropriate context within the tradition of fantasy literature.
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The story follows an American Jew in the Peace Corps navigating the complexities of rural China, capturing the humor and heartache of a society undergoing change. Through his experiences, the narrative explores cultural contrasts and personal growth, highlighting the absurdities and joys found in a traditional community adapting to modern influences.
Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on space exploration, covering its history, flight, permanent exploration, visiting other planets, applied astronautics, and more. Includes glossary.
Rocks and Minerals, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8. The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics-more than 1,000 per volume-that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index.
Provides an overview of the universe and includes more than 1,000 detailed and powerful graphics.
The book explores the transformative journey from nothingness to existence, emphasizing the profound alchemical processes that occur during this transition. It delves into the concept of X-changes, illustrating how the void evolves into tangible forms, highlighting the intricate relationship between emptiness and creation. Through this exploration, it invites readers to reflect on the nature of existence and the underlying forces that shape reality.