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The Relatively Public Life of Jules Browde I sat there divided. Though my grandfather was visibly shaken by the force of this memory, and I knew I was seeing him more vulnerable than I had ever seen him, I felt a bubbly thrill because this was such good stuff, and I remember turning my eyes away from his distressed face to make sure the wheels of the dictaphone were still turning. When Daniel is tasked with writing the biography of his grandfather, Jules Browde - one of South Africa's most celebrated advocates - he sharpens his pencil and gets to work. But the task that at first seems so simple comes to overwhelm him. As the book begins to recede - month after month, year after year - he must face the possibility of disappointing his grandfather, whose legacy now rests uncomfortably in his hands. The troubled progress of Daniel's book stands in sharp contrast to the clear-edged tales his grandfather tells him. Spanning almost a century, these gripping stories compellingly conjure other worlds: the streets of 1920s Yeoville, the battlefields of the Second World War, the courtrooms of apartheid South Africa. The Relatively Public Life of Jules Browde turns the conventions of a biography inside out. It is more than the portrait of an unusual South African life, it is the moving tale of a complex and tender relationship between grandfather and grandson, and an exploration of how we are made and unmade in the stories we tell about our lives. Author Daniel Browde ISBN 9781868427208 Format Paperback Pages 310p.

  Condition = as good as new! Hard Cover - published 2018 144 pages   Einstein is universally known as one of the greatest scientists in history. Think like the father of relativity himself as you ponder over puzzles, enigmas, quizzes and logic trials based on and inspired by Einstein's works. You'll come across the Theory of Relativity, E=mc2, Brownian Motion, cosmology, quantum theory, wormholes, the laws of thermodynamics, zero-point gravity and many more groundbreaking ideas, all woven together to create some of the best puzzles ever.   Packed together with a selection of Einstein's wisest quotes, Einstein's Relatively Difficult Puzzle Universe is perfect for anyone who wants to see if they compare to the genius physicist. As the great man once said: "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else" - a challenge that all puzzle enthusiasts will recognize and find irresistible.              

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 Penguin Books, 2005, 1st edition. As new PB, with owner name in calligraphy on ffep. A hands-on guide for South African Authors. 461 pp.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours This is the fifth edition of the book that has appeared for the first time in 1992 as a relatively concise text, primarily aimed at students in the law of succession. In its successive editions the book has evolved into a more general source on the South African law of succession. Through its approach, presentation and systematic method the work remains ideal for use as a textbook in courses in the law of succession. The fifth edition again strives to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the different facets of the law of succession, in the light of recent developments that have affected this branch of the law. Features Summary This is the fifth edition of the book that has appeared for the first time in 1992 as a relatively concise text, primarily aimed at students in the law of succession... Author M.J. De Waal (Author), M.C. Schoeman-Malan (Author) Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20151125 Pages 383 ISBN 1-4851-0855-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4851-0855-9

Reprint, Neville Spearman, London, 1958. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket is torn along edges and has small tears along the spine. 302 pages, map. Blue hard covers with gilt spine titles very good, price clipped. Browning of pages Map (illustrator). Reprint. 21cm By 14cm. Richard Byrd is renowned for his polar explorations, but his experiences as sole occupant of a Antarctic weather station during the winter of 1934 is relatively little known. It is, in fact, a book he was reluctant to write, because he did not want to relive the dangers, the isolation, the near death from illness and cold of the five months at the station, 250 miles from his companions at Little America. This is a compelling story of determination, self-sufficiency, loneliness, struggle to survive and the resilience of the inner-self. First published in 1938, this 1958 edition with foreword by Sir John Hunt. Photo's available on request.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Operations and management principles for contact centres is the first SAQA-aligned, academic title on contact centre operations, produced by a collective of professionals representing the academic dimension of the contact centre industry in South Africa. Contact centre operations is a relatively new industry. Several South African agencies, institutes, organisations and professional bodies are promoting and developing it in order to satisfy international and national market demands. Accordingly, additional information, knowledge and experience are needed to improve on how organisations integrate core business processes into these centres. In response to this need the industry is now being represented in higher education. Extensive supplementary material has been created to go with the main text. A CD enclosed with the title contains material for the student/CSR, which includes a comprehensive set of questions, role-plays, assignments and an industry-specific dictionary. The lecturer support material, which includes industry-specific video clips, the answers to the student questions and the industry. Features Summary Operations and management principles for contact centres is the first SAQA-aligned, academic title on contact centre operations, produced by a collective of professionals representing the academic dimension of the contact centre industry in South Africa.. Author Dennis Farrell (Author), Esther Hoffmann (Author), Neil Lilford (Author), Michael Cant (Author), Mariaan Ellis (Author) Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20071107 Pages 452 ISBN 0-7021-7704-0 ISBN 13 978-0-7021-7704-0

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Ideal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving students a good grounding in the subject which will last right through into a career as a geotechnical engineer. The subject is broken down into discrete topics which are presented in a series of short, focused chapters with clear and accessible text that develops from the purely theoretical to discussing practical applications. Soil behaviour is described by relatively simple equations with clear parameters while a number of worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations are included to illustrate the principles involved and aid reader understanding. Format:Paperback Pages:480

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This is a fascinating exploration of the relatively unknown aspect of the Holocaust and how it affected Italian Jews, Italian citizens, and foreign Jews who were in Italy at the time. De Felice describes how the Fascist regime reached its decisions and how these decisions were then implemented. Mussolini is a central figure in this profound and scholarly study in dictatorship, analyzed meticulously in its most revolting and cynical manifestation. Features Summary An extremely detailed account and history of the Italian Jews during Italy's 23-year history of fascism and involvement in World War II. There is simply no other book like this. Author Renzo De Felice (Author), Michael Arthur Ledeen (Preface by), Robert Miller (Translator) Publisher Enigma Books Release date 20041231 Pages 823 ISBN 1-929631-01-4 ISBN 13 978-1-929631-01-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Originally published in 1933 by the Milwaukee Public Museum, this is a classic study of the Miwok Indian culture based upon data obtained from Miwok informants shortly after 1900. Because these people came into contact with Euro- Americans at a relatively early time, their numbers were depleted and their culture impacted more significantly than other California Indians during the period. This book is as complete a coverage of the Miwoks as exists. Features Summary Originally published in 1933 by the Milwaukee Public Museum, this is a classic study of the Miwok Indian culture based upon data obtained from Miwok informants shortly after 1900... Author Samuel Alfred Barrett (Author), Edward W. Gifford (Author) Publisher Yosemite Association Release date 19901201 Pages 272 ISBN 0-939666-12-X ISBN 13 978-0-939666-12-6

  An Eloquent Picture Gallery: The South African Portrait Photographs of Gustav Theodor Fritsch, 1863-1865 - Keith Hamilton Dietrich, Andrew Bank (2008)   Bringing to life a unique cultural gallery of both known and unknown figures of the early 1860s with an astonishing veracity, this remarkable photographic collection is a visual documentation of South Africas people. Aesthetically stunning and of surprising technical quality for the period taken, this intriguing collage represents the life work of 25-year-old German doctor and anthropologist Gustav Fritsch, who utilized the relatively new photographic medium to complement his scientific expedition to the South African landscape. Reflecting how the native tribes remained untouched by the social and industrial revolution around them, and accompanied by essays that set in context Fritschs outlook on racial discovery and theory, this invaluable photographic insight is an artistic and historically significant addition to South Africas cultural heritage. Authors      Keith Hamilton Dietrich, Andrew Bank (2008) ISBN          1770096418, 9781770096417 Format       Paperback Pages        176p.

                                                                            Profusely illustrated with photographic imagery, hardcover, 352 pages.   The stories behind history's most extraordinary photographs (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Photographs have a strange and powerful way of shaping the way we see the world and influencing our perceptions of reality. To demonstrate the unique and profound influence on culture and society that photographs have, Photo Icons puts the most important landmarks in the history of photography under the microscope. Each chapter of this special edition focuses on a single image which is described and analyzed in detail, in aesthetic, historical, and artistic contexts. The book begins with the very first permanent images (Nicephore Niepce's 1827 eight-hour-exposure rooftop picture and Louis Daguerre's famous 1839 street scene) and takes the reader up through the present day, via the avant-garde photography of the 1920s and works such as Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother (1936), Robert Doisneau's Kiss in Front of City Hall (1950), and Martin Parr's 'New European photography.'                   Also features the relatively recently discovered photographs of the Berlin Illustrator Heinrich Zille (1858-1929).  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Looking for a unique baby gift? Here are twenty gorgeous shoes, booties and pumps to crochet in a range of colours and styles, for both boys and girls. Choose from red strawberry-style shoes with flowery toes, smiley car shoes, Christmas booties and even shoes shaped like frogs! Each pair of shoes requires relatively small quantities of yarn and can be crocheted quickly, easily, and on the go using the clear instructions provided. Each project is accompanied by lists of the materials and equipment required and inspiring photographs. As all babies are different, sizes and age suggestions are given for each project, from birth to twelve months, but general advice is also given at the beginning of the book on how to increase or decrease the size of the projects. Features Summary Crochet 20 cute and colourful baby shoe designs Author Val Pierce Publisher Search Press Ltd Release date 20170602 Pages 48 ISBN 1-78221-407-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78221-407-6

Published 1887 by Macmillan and Co. (People's Edition) With 50 illustrations by John Tenniel. Condition: Fair. First two pages torn out, tissue torn out, tear on page 7 about 5cm long but still intact. Name and date in pencil on blank page in the back of the book. Foxing in varying degrees throughout with photo number 4 showing the worst of it. Binding is still relatively tight. SHIPPING: Post Office R50    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Beatles were - are - probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid, with fans ever-thirsty for new celebrations of their work. Organized by year, this brilliant book covers all the major events in their relatively short career, accompanied by often intimate, always evocative images. Features Summary The Beatles were - are - probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid... Author Hugh Fielder Publisher Flame Tree Publishing Co Ltd Release date 20170914 Pages 128 ISBN 1-78664-548-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78664-548-7

  Lichens of Antarctica and South Georgia: A Guide to their Identification and Ecology (Hardback) D.O. Ovstedal, R.I. Lewis-Smith   CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, United Kingdom, 2001. First Edition. Hardback. Pictorial Boards, no dust jacket. Book Condition: Very Good, ex high school library, with usual stamps, but appears never read.  231 x 152 mm. 411 pp.   Antarctica's severe climate and restricted area of ice-free habitats limit the biodiversity and biota of its terrestrial ecosystems. Throughout much of this wilderness, lichens are the predominant visible life form, yet relatively few descriptive accounts of Antarctic lichens have been published. Research on these enigmatic organisms is increasing rapidly and there is a growing need for a comprehensive guide to the identification of Antarctic lichen-forming fungi. This volume provides the first modern detailed compilation of their taxonomy, ecology, distribution and relevant published literature. As such, it represents a major contribution to global lichen taxonomy and biogeography. The systematic accounts provide sufficient descriptive information to allow specialists to identify taxa to species level, and are structured so that even non-specialists can use them to identify specimens to at least the generic level. (From Back cover)   Botany. Studies in Polar Research.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days What happens when you can finally get everything you ever wanted? Willow Sparks and her best friend Georgia Pratt are at the bottom of the social ladder at Twin Pines High School, just trying to get through each day relatively unscathed. But when Willow finds a mysterious book that allows her to literally change her life, it feels like her luck is finally turning. Becoming more and more popular with each entry into the book, her old life, including her friendship with Georgia, seems miles away. Yet as Willow will discover, every action has a reaction, and the future has unusual-even dangerous-ways of protecting itself. Features Summary What happens when you can finally get everything you ever wanted? Willow Sparks and her best friend Georgia Pratt are at the bottom of the social ladder at Twin Pines High School... Author Tara O'Connor (Author), Tara O'Connor (Visual artist) Publisher Oni Press,Us Release date 20180129 Pages 152 ISBN 1-62010-450-4 ISBN 13 978-1-62010-450-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Eight out of ten blind people live in the developing world, and the vast majority of this blindness is preventable. These facts constitute A Journey in Sight, a project by photographer Jarret Schecter who was astounded by the conditions he witnessed in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. Here Schecter illuminates the link between poverty and blindness--40 million people suffer from preventable blindness that arises from Vitamin A deficiency, unsanitary conditions, minimal health care, and other issues. Presented are touching and heartfelt images of these persons in their habitats. But this isn't merely a journey into the world's less fortunate regions--a percentage of each sale of A Journey in Sight will be donated to Orbis, an organization that provides free or inexpensive eye treatment to people who needlessly suffer from preventable blindness. Features Summary 8 out of 10 blind people live in the developing world. Although the developed world has done relatively little thus far, there are fortunately certain international organizations that are declaring war on preventable blindness... Author Jarret Schecter Publisher Trolleybooks Release date 20001231 Pages 144 ISBN 1-904563-41-4 ISBN 13 978-1-904563-41-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Dismissal is sometimes a poorly understood concept. Dismissal does not consist only of negative connotations — in fact dismissal is not a "punishment" but a normal operational activity essential to the achievement of business objectives. What is common cause, however, is that the dismissal of employees always constitutes a high-risk area for employers, and sloppy management and incorrect dismissal procedures almost always lead to costly legal proceedings, reinstatements and settlements. What adds insult to injury is that, in most cases, the employer has had more than enough reason to dismiss under the circumstances. This book explains that the "perfect dismissal" is not normally of a highly technical and complex nature and that the KISS principle applies to most dismissals, i.e. "keep it simple and straightforward". The book also dispels some of the myths surrounding dismissal and will show you that it is relatively easy to comply with the requirements of law in order to ensure the fairness of a dismissal. Features Summary Dismissal is sometimes a poorly understood concept. Dismissal does not consist only of negative connotations – in fact dismissal is not a “punishment” but a normal operational activity essential to the achievement of business objectives... Author Jan Kemp Nel Publisher Knowledge Resources Publishing Pty Ltd Release date 20140601 Pages 196 ISBN 1-86922-481-7 ISBN 13 978-1-86922-481-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Many people are intimidated at the idea of cooking Japanese food at home. But in JapanEasy, Tim Anderson reveals that many Japanese recipes require no specialist ingredients at all, and can in fact be whipped up with products found at your local supermarket. In fact, there are only seven essential ingredients required for the whole book: soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, dashi, sake, miso and rice. You don't need any special equipment, either. No sushi mat? No problem -- use just cling film and a tea towel! JapanEasy is designed to be an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible (but authentic) dishes. The recipes here do not 'cheat' in any way; there are no inadequate substitutions for obscure ingredients: this is the real deal. Tim starts with some basic sauces and marinades that any will easily 'Japanify' any meal, then moves onto favourites such as gyoza, sushi, yakiroti, ramen and tempura, and introduces readers to new dishes they will love. Try your hand at a range of croquettas, sukiyaki and a Japanese 'carbonara' that will change your life. Recipes are clearly explained and rated according to difficulty, making them easy to follow and even easier to get right. If you are looking for fun, simple, relatively quick yet delicious Japanese dishes that you can actually make on a regular basis - the search stops here. Features Summary Easy peasy authentic Japanese dishes for home cooks Author Tim Anderson Publisher Hardie Grant Books (UK) Release date 20170914 Pages 224 ISBN 1-78488-114-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78488-114-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Now in its third edition, this essential and detailed guide provides wide-ranging support for those diagnosing, treating and assessing complex types of cerebrovascular diseases, in a high pressure, time-constrained environment. Authored by leading clinicians in the field of neurology, and supported by advanced in brain-mapping technologies, this cutting-edge manual provides physicians, neurologists and emergency practitioners at all levels with a vital commentary on those relatively uncommon types of cerebrovascular disease that can lead to patients suffering a stroke. This new edition offers chapter-by-chapter imaging findings, evaluation and management advice, alongside insights into new topics such as CARASIL, sickle cell disease, radiation-induced cerebrovascular disease and blue rubber bleb syndrome. Updated and thorough, the guide provides a clear presentation on the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of everyday symptoms, through to more specialised cases. Building upon existing experience, practitioners can confidently assess patient needs, and correctly diagnose symptoms first time. Features Summary Confidently diagnose and treat rare types of cerebrovascular disease, with cutting-edge research from experts in neurology. Author Louis Caplan (Editor), Jose Biller (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20180705 Pages 640 ISBN 1-107-14744-1 ISBN 13 978-1-107-14744-7

One Of The Comedy World's Brightest New Voices, Trevor Noah Is A Light-Footed But Sharp-Minded Observer Of The Absurdities Of Politics, Race And Identity, Sharing Jokes And Insights Drawn From The Wealth Of Experience Acquired In His Relatively Young Life. As Host Of The US Hit Show The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, He Provides Viewers Around The Globe With Their Nightly Dose Of Biting Satire, But Here Noah Turns His Focus Inward, Giving Readers A Deeply Personal, Heartfelt And Humorous Look At The World That Shaped Him. This product ships within 3-5 working days

Profiling Serial Killers - And Other Crimes in South Africa - Micki Pistorius - 2005 - Penguin - Paperback in very good, clean and tight condition. The science of profiling is relatively new, having first been tried in the United States in the 1940s. However, it took about another twenty years of development and refinement before it became recognised as an investigative tool in the apprehension of criminals. Profiling can be described as an 'educated attempt to provide investigative agencies with specific information about the type of individual who could have committed a particular crime'. Nowadays it is utilised with other sound investigative techniques. Profiling serial killers and other crimes in South Africa contains a introduction to the subject, followed by chapters (with case studies) on serial killers, pyromaniacs, rapists, child molesters, stalkers, and white collar crime and intelligence profiling.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Respect for Acting "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she [taught], and an explanation of the means to the end." --Publishers Weekly "Hagen adds to the large corpus of titles on acting with vivid dicta drawn from experience, skill, and a sense of personal and professional worth. Her principal asset in this treatment is her truly significant imagination. Her 'object exercises' display a wealth of detail with which to stimulate the student preparing a scene for presentation." --Library Journal "Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting... is a relatively small book. But within it, Miss Hagen tells the young actor about as much as can be conveyed in print of his craft." --Los Angeles Times "There are almost no American actors uninfluenced by Uta Hagen." --Fritz Weaver "This is a textbook for aspiring actors, but working thespians can profit much by it. Anyone with just a casual interest in the theater should also enjoy its behind-the-scenes flavor." --King Features Syndicate Features Summary Uta Hagen, renowned actress and acting teacher, accounts her own struggle with the techniques of acting and based on her teachings. The first part, "The Actor... Author Uta Hagen (Author), Haskel Frankel (Author), David Hyde Pierce (Foreword by) Publisher Jossey Bass Wiley Release date 20080620 Pages 226 ISBN 0-470-22848-2 ISBN 13 978-0-470-22848-7

Book in a very good condition    >>>    While reporting a story from India, a New York television journalist has his left hand eaten by a lion; millions of TV viewers witness the accident. In Boston, a renowned hand surgeon awaits the opportunity to perform the nation’s first hand transplant; meanwhile, in the distracting aftermath of an acrimonious divorce, the surgeon is seduced by his housekeeper. A married woman in Wisconsin wants to give the one-handed reporter her husband’s left hand—that is, after her husband dies. But the husband is alive, relatively young, and healthy. *N.B.*  If you buy more than one book from me on the same day you only pay R 6 extra postage on each of  the additional books  – Please see what else I have to offer, it might just be worth your while – Also note that I am only able to post once a week.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 10 working days In analyzing the obstacles to democratization in post- independence Africa, Mahmood Mamdani offers a bold, insightful account of colonialism's legacy-a bifurcated power that mediated racial domination through tribally organized local authorities, reproducing racial identity in citizens and ethnic identity in subjects. Many writers have understood colonial rule as either "direct" (French) or "indirect" (British), with a third variant-apartheid-as exceptional. This benign terminology, Mamdani shows, masks the fact that these were actually variants of a despotism. While direct rule denied rights to subjects on racial grounds, indirect rule incorporated them into a "customary" mode of rule, with state-appointed Native Authorities defining custom. By tapping authoritarian possibilities in culture, and by giving culture an authoritarian bent, indirect rule (decentralized despotism) set the pace for Africa; the French followed suit by changing from direct to indirect administration, while apartheid emerged relatively later. Apartheid, Mamdani shows, was actually the generic form of the colonial state in Africa. Through case studies of rural (Uganda) and urban (South Africa) resistance movements, we learn how these institutional features fragment resistance and how states tend to play off reform in one sector against repression in the other. Reforming a power that institutionally enforces tension between town and country, and between ethnicities, is the key challenge for anyone interested in democratic reform in Africa. Features Summary In analyzing the obstacles to democratization in post- independence Africa, Mahmood Mamdani offers a bold, insightful account of colonialism's legacy-a bifurcated power that mediated racial domination through tribally organized local authorities... Author Mahmood Mamdani Publisher Wits University Press Release date 20170701 Pages 353 ISBN 1-77614-171-7 ISBN 13 978-1-77614-171-5

 The Somme Chronicles - South Africans on the Western Front - Chris Schoeman - 2014 - Zebra - Paperback in good, clean and tight condition. This is the story of South African soldiers during the 1916 Somme offensive, which took place between the Allied forces and the Germans along the Somme River in France and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the First World War, resulting in over a million deaths in six months. In July 1916, the men of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade were involved in recapturing the village of Lingueval and clearing Delville Wood of enemy soldiers, but they suffered extreme casualties. After six days of fighting, of the Brigade's 3433 soldiers, only 750 were left standing. The rest were dead or wounded. This book tells the stories of the men of the Brigade via their letters, diaries, and interviews that the author conducted with survivors many years ago. Not much has been written about South Africans during World War I. Surprisingly, it is a relatively untapped period of military history. This fascinating new book covers the iconic battle of Delville Wood, the most famous event involving South Africans during the war.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This is the first paperback edition to bring out in one volume Kate Chopin's extraordinary novel The Awakening (1899), along with the complete text of her two collections of short stories, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897), and twelve uncollected tales. The Awakening is a strikingly modern, evocative story of self-discovery and female emancipation, set in the sensuous environment of Southern Louisiana, where the young Edna Pontellier reclaims her own individuality, refusing to be defined by her roles of wife and mother. Chopin's stories are brilliantly observed, compassionate and often humorous, alert to the foibles, weaknesses and small triumphs of her characters. Overshadowed by the relatively recent fame of The Awakening, they contain some of the best work of this remarkably original author. Features Summary Widely censured at the time of its publication in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening is an evocative story of self-discovery and female emancipation that has since become one of the most popular classics in the American canon. Author Kate Chopin (Author), Keith Carabine (Series editor), Stefania Ciocia (Introduction by) Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd Release date 20150910 Pages 544 ISBN 1-84022-584-X ISBN 13 978-1-84022-584-6