Sociology & Anthropology

Myrtle Stewart, a Black woman, was conscious of the legacy she would leave in memoirs and poems. Portrayed in a passage from one of her poems - "I need to leave many points behind, My family suggested; leave them in rhyme."

While nations have long been involved in regulating humans' relationships with other species, humans have to a much greater extent been involved in the problems of regulating and maintaining human society.

Africa's growth and development is the buzz of global talk, with plans to fast-track the development of manufacturing capabilities and beneficiation industries, to enhance quality education, healthcare and communities' quality of life. However, the absence of peace across Africa remains a major threat that has a direct impact on socio-economic progress and good governance. Dr Selepe seeks to outline the historical and systematic underlying factors that have been a barrier to full economic emanc

An inspiring rallying cry for us to solve our biggest problems by returning to the most basic driver of human behaviour and culture - story. Change the story; change the world. Its ten new myths offer a powerful narrative of hope and change.

Dr. Thomas Benson III is on an extraordinary journey in life and is a man of many accolades with a story worth telling. From being a husband, father, son, and brother to being a longtime educator and mentor, and former athlete, Dr. Benson III is a multifaceted human being. In A Legacy Created, Dr. Benson III recounts his life experiences growing up in rural South Carolina. He takes readers on an honest journey of overcoming life adversities and gives insight into what it means to be resili

A shocking true story of abuse, gender confusion... and hope. Carmel's story of love and of hate, of lies and truth, of worthlessness and pain, of despair and hope, and of the hunt for victory.

This is a book about vocation, written by a once-upon-a-time religious Sister. The years following the Second Vatican Council were critical ones in the development of the Australian Catholic Church when, encouraged by the proliferation of small Gospel Groups, lay women began feeling their way into new ministries. A Gentle Unfolding is the story of one of those women. In easy-to-read chapters, Judith Scully writes of the ministry possibilities that came and sometimes went and the challenges rema

In her debut poetry collection, fantasy author MeShelle Fae takes readers and enthusiasts on an autobiographical journey to share the lessons and moments that have most influenced and shaped her. Within her poetry, which reflects her unique voice by using diverse styles and forms, she explores questions and ideas that many find themselves pondering about identity, sexuality, faith, patriotism, race, and more. By examining these ideas through five 'frames' (Space, Family, Love, Life & Death, as

A Pocketful of Virtues is an engaging and insightful rhyming book for children that introduces the concept of several impactful virtues. Believing that virtues help to form a child's character, this book provides a way to introduce and talk about these characteristics through age appropriate examples and illustrations.

Air-raid sirens shatter the silence, bombs explode, shots are fired, and people run in every direction screaming. It is 1940 and World War II is raging in and around Calcutta, India. In the midst of all this chaos, a little infant is born. His name is Vern Phillips, the author. He was the eighth born in a family of twelve children. Vern takes us on a rollercoaster ride as he and his family struggle to survive both poverty and the war. Along the way, he shines the light on what it's like to liv

Air-raid sirens shatter the silence, bombs explode, shots are fired, and people run in every direction screaming. It is 1940 and World War II is raging in and around Calcutta, India. In the midst of all this chaos, a little infant is born. His name is Vern Phillips, the author. He was the eighth born in a family of twelve children. Vern takes us on a rollercoaster ride as he and his family struggle to survive both poverty and the war. Along the way, he shines the light on what it's like to liv

This book is a tool to educate and impact both women and men who can learn from their mistakes and allow themselves to look within when it comes to life experiences, relationships and themselves. However, throughout this time of redemption it seems I continue to battle with myself. When a true artist (whether it's a painter, actor, musician, writer) creates a "masterpiece" during the process of their creation they go through a moment of turmoil. I see the good in me, this spirit that wants to b