In this comprehensive and original study, a distinguished scholar of African affairs argues that the crisis in African development can be traced directly to European colonial rule, which left the cont
The history of children’s literature is a growing area of study; this group of essays brings together innovative, scholarly voices to explore the fascinating tales behind many beloved books. The publi
Twenty tales selected from the popular novel Liao chai chih yi by P'u Sung-Ling are here retold in simple Chinese for the beginning student. The text is at the 600 character level, and is given in bot
This basic beginning reader covers the first three hundred Chinese characters, in both simplified and traditional forms. The text uses both pinyin and Yale romanization where appropriate, and includes
This comprehensive text surveys the grammar and vocabulary necessary to comprehend writing in Chinese newspapers from mainland China and Taiwan. The book's content is supported by helpful reading exer
Communicating in Chinese is for the beginning learner. The series now includes three student books and two teacher activity books (the activity books are available online as PDFs at www.yalebooks.com/
Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was the foremost American impressionist of his generation. Prolific in oil paintings and watercolors, he found his native New England to be a touchstone for his art. Hassam h
This second book of the Read Chinese series covers an additional three hundred Chinese characters, in both simplified and traditional forms. It is structured within the framework of a story about a Ch
This second book of the Speak Cantonese series continues an introduction to standard Cantonese dialect. It uses pinyin romanization and emphasizes the development of vocabulary.
Speak Cantonese, Book Three, is one of a series of books that teaches the modern spoken language of Cantonese, one of the major dialects of Chinese. As appropriate for a text of its kind, it is entir
In 1946 and 1953, Irving “Ben” Rouse led archaeological excavations at prehistoric to protohistoric sites on the island of Trinidad. This book presents an analysis of these excavations—until now unpub
"This synthesis of the archaeological evidence of metallurgy at Machu Picchu interprets new data on Inca metal artifacts that represent the final stage of pre-Columbian metallurgical technology in the
The Wilton Diptych is a comprehensive account of one of England’s greatest surviving medieval treasures, now in the collection of The National Gallery, London. The painting depicts King Richard II (13
The English Romantic artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) was hailed as the "painter of light" for his brilliantly colored landscapes and seascapes. He drew much influence from the French
Rembrandt was a painter and draftsman of undisputed genius, but what was he like as a person? The mystery of the moody and inspired Rembrandt continues to fascinate. Gary Schwartz tells the story of R
The National Gallery, London, is home to a world-renowned collection of Dutch paintings that includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Cuyp, and Ruisdael, among many others. Still lifes paint
A beloved introductory physics textbook, now including exercises and an answer key, explains the concepts essential for thorough scientific understanding In this concise book, R. Shankar, a well‑
