The Azerbaijani people have been divided between Iran and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan for more than 150 years, yet they have retained their ethnic identity. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the emergence of an independent Azerbaijan have only served to reinforce their collective identity. In Borders and Brethren, Brenda Shaffer examines trends in Azerbaijani collective identity from the period of the Islamic Revolution in Iran through the Soviet breakup and the beginnings of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1979-2000). Challenging the mainstream view in contemporary Iranian studies, Shaffer argues that a distinctive Azerbaijani identity exists in Iran and that Azerbaijani ethnicity must be a part of studies of Iranian society and assessments of regime stability in Iran. She analyzes how Azerbaijanis have maintained their identity and how that identity has assumed different forms in the former Soviet Union and Iran. In addition to contributing to the study of ethnic identity, the book reveals the dilemmas of ethnic politics in Iran.
Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson His one chance at revenge may be his second chance at love World-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his summer fling with Charm Outlaw. Nor the pain of her sudden silence and her father’s threats to stay away. So when he unexpectedly crosses paths with Charm, Dylan decides on a little seductive payback. But sun-soaked days melt into fiery nights, leaving Dylan caught by his own trap. When he learns what happened that summer, will he trade revenge for a second chance? Her Secret Billionaire by Yahrah St. John He didn’t remember anything. But his body remembered hers Chef Egypt Cox is flattered when a handsome stranger raves about her restaurant. But before their sizzling attraction can ignite, he’s attacked—and left with amnesia! Egypt still doesn’t know who Garrett is, but their chemistry is off the charts! But when Egypt discovers her mystery lover is corporate shark Garrett Forrester—and his secrets could threaten her beloved business—their perfect match could be a recipe for disaster…
One Steamy Night by Brenda Jackson A passion-filled night is only the beginning of his plan… Westmoreland family friend Jaxon Ravnel is in Wyoming to consummate his fiery attraction to Nadia Novak. But unbeknownst to him, Nadia has her own plan for seduction. Their pleasure-filled night is full of surprises. Nadia leaves believing Jaxon isn’t ready for love…and he leaves wanting to make her his wife! Now Jaxon is playing by his own rules… Tempted by the Bollywood Star by Sophia Singh Sasson Is she ready to risk everything for a second chance? Bollywood star Saira Sethi fell hard and fast for producer Mia Strome…only to end their fling to protect her traditional public image. Now she’s got new opportunities in Hollywood—and Mia is the producer in charge! Their chemistry still sizzles hotter than ever, even as they clash. Can Mia and Saira overcome the past to get their own cinema-worthy ending?
This time…can the prince win her heart? Perfect for fans of: ?? Royals ?? Forced proximity ?? Forbidden love – The Prince's Second Chance by Brenda Harlen Gabriella Vasquez has it all – a high-profile newspaper job, a beautiful daughter…and a powerful secret. The father of her child is none other than the playboy Prince Cameron Leandres! When Cameron realised he was a father, he knew fate had brought him back to the only woman he’d ever loved. But this time around, Cameron vows to win Gabby’s heart – and throw a royal wedding to remember! The Return of the Sheikh by Kristi Gold After a long absence, Crown Prince Zain Mehdi returns to his throne with a tarnished reputation and finds Madison Foster, a fiery political consultant, to help him repair it. A romance between a royal and a commoner is forbidden, yet Madison can’t resist the passionate nights in Zain’s bed. But will Madison’s latest secret – a royal baby of her own – derail Zain’s reign for good…or end in happily ever after? Reunited with Her Secret Prince by Susanne Hampton Four years ago, Dr Daniel Dimosa disappeared and left nurse Libby McDonald with a broken heart…and a tiny life growing inside her. Now, unexpectedly reunited in the Caribbean, Libby’s in for another shock: Daniel, the father of her little boy, is a prince! Stuck together on assignment, Libby and Daniel discover that keeping the past in the past isn’t quite as easy as it sounds…
Perfect for fans of: ?? Romance in uniform ?? Second chance ?? One night – He’ll do anything to protect her! His Secret Son by Brenda Jackson The Texas rancher and navy SEAL who fathered Bristol Lockett's son died a hero's death…or so she was told. Yet when Laramie ‘Coop’ Cooper strolls into her exhibit at an art gallery three years later, he’s very much alive – and still making her pulse zing. The all-consuming chemistry between them is as undeniable now as it was then, but Bristol won’t risk her heart – or their son’s. Rules in Blackmail by Nichole Severn Former SEAL Sullivan Bishop refuses to work for Jane Reise. The JAG Corps prosecutor is hard-core – and he never stopped blaming her for his brother's death. But Blackhawk Security is Jane’s only hope in fending off a stalker, and she’ll blackmail Sullivan to get it. Forced into her service, he soon realises he was wrong about Jane. As bullets fly, Sullivan knows he’ll risk his life to save her… Tempted by Dr. Off-Limits by Charlotte Hawkes For trauma doc Major Elle Caplin, spending one night in Lieutenant Colonel Fitzwilliam’s arms is out of character. It’s meant to be a one-off, until Fitz shows up on her army base! Fitz doesn’t do long-term and learning that he’ll be working with capable Elle puts her in the strictly off-limits category. But with the memory of their encounter keeping him awake, suddenly Fitz is tempted to break his one-night rule!
This study explores how Dante represents violence in the Comedy and reveals the connection between contemporary private and public violence and civic and canon law violations. Although a number of articles have addressed particular aspects of violence in discrete parts of Dante's oeuvre, a systematic treatment of violence in the Commedia is lacking. This ambitious overview of violence in Dante's literary works and his world examines cases of violence in the domestic, communal, and cosmic spheres while taking into account medieval legal approaches to rights and human freedom that resonate with the economy of justice developed in the Commedia. Exploring medieval concerns with violence both in the home and in just war theory, as well as the Christian theology of the Incarnation and Redemption, Brenda Deen Schildgen examines violence in connection to the natural rights theory expounded by canon lawyers beginning in the twelfth century. Partially due to the increased attention to its Greco-Roman cultural legacy, the twelfth-century Renaissance produced a number of startling intellectual developments, including the emergence of codified canon law and a renewed interest in civil law based on Justinian's sixth-century Corpus juris civilis. Schildgen argues that, in addition to "divine justice," Dante explores how the human system of justice, as exemplified in both canon and civil law and based on natural law and legal concepts of human freedom, was consistently violated in the society of his era. At the same time, the redemptive violence of the Crucifixion, understood by Dante as the free act of God in choosing the Incarnation and death on the cross, provides the model for self-sacrifice for the communal good. This study, primarily focused on Dante's representation of his contemporary reality, demonstrates that the punishments and rewards in Dante's heaven and hell, while ostensibly a staging of his vision of eternal justice, may in fact be a direct appeal to his readers to recognize the crimes that pervade their own world. Dante and Violence will have a wide readership, including students and scholars of Dante, medieval culture, violence, and peace studies.
Rivers of Blood offers a glimpse into the brutal world of state terrorism. In this innovative study, the author explores the strategies, targets, and motives of terror by reviewing the conditions surrounding government massacres. By introducing an innovative typology of massacres and a classification of terror strategies, the author develops a structural approach to the study of state terror, thus challenging the viewpoint that state terrorism is a situational or reactionary phenomenon. Case studies of government massacres such as those occuring in China (Tiananmen), Iraq (Halabja), and El Salvador (San Salvador), are included. Each case study includes a discussion on the historical, political, and social climate preceding the massacre. Rivers of Blood is a welcome addition to the literature on state terrorism.
This ground-breaking work brings dance into current discussions of the African presence in American culture. Dixon Gottschild argues that the Africanist aesthetic has been invisibilized by the pervasive force of racism. This book provides evidence to correct and balance the record, investigating the Africanist presence as a conditioning factor in shaping American performance, onstage and in everyday life. She examines the Africanist presence in American dance forms particularly in George Balanchine's Americanized style of ballet, (post)modern dance, and blackface minstrelsy. Hip hop culture and rap are related to contemporary performance, showing how a disenfranchised culture affects the culture in power.
Marshall, Mayhead, and their contributors explore the discourse women use to negotiate political boundaries. The analysis, based on the study of five governors—Nellie Tayloe Ross, Martha Layne Collins, Ann Richards, Barbara Roberts, and Christine Todd Whitman—illustrates that women bring issues of caring, empowerment, family, and inclusivity to the office. These issues contrast sharply with traditional male-centered ideologies and give renewed vigor to a revised moral point of view in contemporary politics.The essays also demonstrate that women governors must still work within the traditional societal constructs for women. Yet, at the same time, they need to create new paradigms that redefine women's roles and exemplify that woman's place is in the private sphere and the public political arena. The work examines the common obstacles these women faced despite differences in era, political affiliation, geographic location, and ideologies. Simply by being elected, each woman operated within a public/private sphere duality she struggled to overcome. Each woman recognized that she needed to craft appropriate rhetorical strategies to succeed in office while not abandoning the unique values and perspectives she brought to the statehouse. The essays contend that women serving in the governorship resculpt the face of the office, restructure the political landscape, and redefine women's roles. The volume will be of particular value to students and scholars dealing with issues of public address and rhetorical criticism, women's communication, political communication, and women in politics.
Marshall, Mayhead, and their contributors explore the discourse women use to negotiate political boundaries. The analysis, based on the study of five governors—Nellie Tayloe Ross, Martha Layne Collins, Ann Richards, Barbara Roberts, and Christine Todd Whitman—illustrates that women bring issues of caring, empowerment, family, and inclusivity to the office. These issues contrast sharply with traditional male-centered ideologies and give renewed vigor to a revised moral point of view in contemporary politics.The essays also demonstrate that women governors must still work within the traditional societal constructs for women. Yet, at the same time, they need to create new paradigms that redefine women's roles and exemplify that woman's place is in the private sphere and the public political arena. The work examines the common obstacles these women faced despite differences in era, political affiliation, geographic location, and ideologies. Simply by being elected, each woman operated within a public/private sphere duality she struggled to overcome. Each woman recognized that she needed to craft appropriate rhetorical strategies to succeed in office while not abandoning the unique values and perspectives she brought to the statehouse. The essays contend that women serving in the governorship resculpt the face of the office, restructure the political landscape, and redefine women's roles. The volume will be of particular value to students and scholars dealing with issues of public address and rhetorical criticism, women's communication, political communication, and women in politics.
Fútbol, or soccer as it is called in the United States, is the most popular sport in the world. Millions of people schedule their lives and build identities around it. The World Cup tournament, played every four years, draws an audience of more than a billion people and provides a global platform for displays of athletic prowess, nationalist rhetoric, and commercial advertising. Fútbol is ubiquitous in Latin America, yet few academic histories of the sport exist, and even fewer focus on its relevance to politics in the region. To fill that gap, this book uses amateur fútbol clubs in Chile to understand the history of civic associations, popular culture, and politics. In Citizens and Sportsmen, Brenda Elsey argues that fútbol clubs integrated working-class men into urban politics, connected them to parties, and served as venues of political critique. In this way, they contributed to the democratization of the public sphere. Elsey shows how club members debated ideas about class, ethnic, and gender identities, and also how their belief in the uniquely democratic nature of Chile energized state institutions even as it led members to criticize those very institutions. Furthermore, she reveals how fútbol clubs created rituals, narratives, and symbols that legitimated workers' claims to political subjectivity. Her case study demonstrates that the relationship between formal and informal politics is essential to fostering civic engagement and supporting democratic practices.
From Jack London to Aldo Leopold's "fierce green fire," wolves have been a central part of the American image. Many have even suggested that our national symbol, the bald eagle, be replaced with this noble creature who, like us, raises a family and is bold and loyal in protecting the pack.Brenda Peterson blends science, history, and memoir to dramatize the epic battle to restore wolves and thus the landscape and ecology of the continent. From the vicious exterminations carried out by pioneers and settlers; to the internationally celebrated triumph of the return of wolves to Yellowstone; to backlash, politics, and near-daily news of successful reintroductions, this is perhaps the most inspiring conservation story of our time. Brenda's central characters are two famous wolves: the powerful and prolific female "067," restored to Yellowstone only to be "legally" murdered, and Journey, a near-miraculous transcontinental survivor. Along with these are the scientists, ranchers, and activists who are fighting against fear, politics, greed, and scientific ignorance to bring wild wolves home to keep our environment whole.
White Heat is the first book to portray the remarkable relationship between America's most beloved poet and the fiery abolitionist who first brought her work to the public. As the Civil War raged, an unlikely friendship was born between the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson and Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a literary figure who ran guns to Kansas and commanded the first Union regiment of black soldiers. When Dickinson sent Higginson four of her poems he realized he had encountered a wholly original genius; their intense correspondence continued for the next quarter century. In White Heat Brenda Wineapple tells an extraordinary story about poetry, politics, and love, one that sheds new light on her subjects and on the roiling America they shared.
Brenda Ashford was a real-life Mary Poppins. Caring for over one hundred children during her lifetime as a nanny, her charges ranged from the pampered sons and daughters of grand estates or the tough offspring of WWII evacuees in London's East End. Now, in A Spoonful of Sugar, Britain's longest-serving nanny shares her endearing, amusing, and sometimes downright bizarre experiences turning generations of children into successful adults. Nanny Brenda says: "All mothers are quite brilliant in my eyes and nine times out of ten don't realize the sacrifices they undertake or the powerful contributions they make." "Little folk deserve a childhood that's full of fun. It's the single most valuable lesson in my eyes." "Everyone knows you simply can't retire from love. Children leave you; you don't leave children. That's the natural order of things." "I have puzzled many times over the ingredients for a perfect recipe for a happy home. It needs to be a place with parents who worship their offspring. Throw in some stability, a dash of routine, and respect."
Chronicles the joys and sorrows, trials and challenges, that transform the lives and relationship of four friends, Jenna and Randolph, Leigh and Noah, from their first romantic involvement in college in 1965 through all the changes that occur in their lives. Reader's Guide included. Original. 25,000 first printing.
A huge family reunion bringing together three generations of the Bennett family means dramatic changes and challenges for four cousins--Taye, a hair stylist with a penchant for the wrong men; Michael, a divorced pilot with a rebellious teenage daughter; Alexia, a superstar entertainer; and Rae'jean, a young doctor searching for the truth about her past. Reader's Guide included. Reprint.
Amber Stuart escaped an abusive marriage to find peace running a small bookstore. But when a cute customer passes out after eating one of her cookies, she finds herself nursing him back to health. After a divorce settlement, Brandy Bennett has become sole owner of the St. Laurent Hotel. But when a stalker becomes obsessed with her, in walks FBI agent Gary Masters to turn her life around. A single mother and business-owner, Carla Osborne doesn't have a lot of free time. But when the father of her child threatens to take over her business, things get a lot more hectic!
When three divorced men--Marcus Lowery, Samuel Gunn, and Phillip McKenna--decide to practice the principles and rules espoused in relationship expert Lance Montgomery's guide to being single, they find their lives turned upside down, forever. By the author of Ties That Bind. Original. 30,000 first printing.
