S Miles: 27 books

Book cover of Hausaland Divided

Hausaland Divided

Colonialism and Independence in Nigeria and Niger

by William F. S. Miles
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2015

How have different forms of colonialism shaped societies and their politics? William F. S. Miles focuses on the Hausa-speaking people of West Africa whose land is still split by an arbitrary boundary established by Great Britain and France at the turn of the century. In 1983 Miles returned...
Book cover of Scars of Partition

Scars of Partition

Postcolonial Legacies in French and British Borderlands

by William F.S. Miles
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014

Based on three decades of fieldwork throughout the developing world, Scars of Partition is the first book to systematically evaluate the long-term implications of French and British styles of colonialism and decolonization for ordinary people throughout the so-called Third World. It pays particular...
Book cover of The Design of Educational Exhibits
by M. B. Alt, D. C. Gosling, Dr R S Miles
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012

First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Book cover of The Awesome Tales of Awesomeness
by S. Miles
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2012

Prepare to be bombarded by laughter!!!!! The Awesome Tales of Awesomeness is a hilarious, witty collection of children's stories. From a dragon who turns from his evil ways to open up a chicken joint to a burglar robbing a safe, only to find a stash of nachos inside, these stories will definately make you laugh out loud! This book is a must-read for all ages!
Book cover of Obstetrics and Gynecology
by William F. Rayburn, J.Christopher Carey, Pamela S. Miles
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012

Since 1975, when the University of Oklahoma faculty created their review course for second-year medical students, the Oklahoma Notes have been among the most trusted and widely used reviews for the National Boards. Each Oklahoma Notes book presents the core information of one segment of the medical...
Book cover of And the Kaiser Abdicates: the German Revolution November 1918-August 1919
by S. Miles Bouton
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015

The developments leading up to the German Revolution of November, 1918, and the events marking the course of the revolution itself are still but imperfectly known or understood in America. For nearly two years preceding the overthrow of the monarchy, Americans, like the people of all Other countries...
Book cover of Metropolitan Problems
by S. Miles
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2013

Metropolitan Problems is the end-product of one of the most dynamic research programmes of its kind ever conceived and executed. The book, which took three years to complete, represents the culmination of a two year study that was highlighted by a conference held in toronto in 1967. In the...
Book cover of Skin & Bones
by Dana C. Kabel, Patricia Abbott, Charles Ardai
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2018

From a host of bestselling and award-winning authors come the stories from the darkest corners of their imaginations featuring one of the most abhorrent acts of mankind; cannibalism! Throughout history, human beings have feasted on human flesh. Whether it was to survive starvation or to horrify...
Book cover of People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination
by Stephen Graham Jones, Nalo Hopkinson, Victo Ngai
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2017

We are proud to present the People of Color Take over FSI Special Issue! Edited by Nisi Shawl Fiction 'What Futures' by Su-Yee Lin 'Shadow Animals' by Stephen Graham Jones 'Darkout' by E. Lily Yu 'The Executioner' by Jennifer Marie Brissett 'I Understand' by Jermaine McGill 'Walking Round Money' by...
Book cover of Coastal Nature, Coastal Culture

Coastal Nature, Coastal Culture

Environmental Histories of the Georgia Coast

by William Boyd, S. Edelson, Edda L. Fields-Black
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2018

One of the unique features of the Georgia coast today is its thorough conservation. At first glance, it seems to be a place where nature reigns. But another distinctive feature of the coast is its deep and diverse human history. Indeed, few places that seem so natural hide so much human history. In...
Book cover of Barcelona negra
by Cristina Fallarás, Santiago Roncagliolo, Jordi Sierra i Fabra
Language: Spanish
Release Date: September 20, 2013

Su belleza solitaria, rodeada por montañas y con vistas al mar, sus alegres calles y sus elegantes monumentos convierten a Barcelona en una ciudad bonita y acogedora. Pero no nos equivoquemos: Barcelona, con todo su encanto y color, no ha podido siempre ocultar su lado oscuro. Represión,...
Book cover of Pirate Wisdom

Pirate Wisdom

Lessons in Navigating the High Seas of Your Organization

by Cindy L. Miles, Elisa S. Robyn
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2006

What th Pirates are saying Arrrrrrr, this be the chart to navigate treacherous waters, scoundrels, and find the treasure ye seek. BlueBeard Avast me hardies, keep a keen weather eye to this tome. It be a cutlass, a compass, a battery o' cannon, and a fine code for chartin yer own course. ...
Book cover of The Common Core Mathematics Standards

The Common Core Mathematics Standards

Transforming Practice Through Team Leadership

by Ruth Harbin Miles, Don S. Balka, Ted H. Hull
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2012

Transform math instruction with effective CCSS leadership The Common Core State Standards for mathematics describe the “habits of mind” that teachers should develop in their students without which the content standards cannot be successfully implemented. This professional development resource...
Book cover of Diversity and Contact

Diversity and Contact

Immigration and Social Interaction in German Cities

by Karen Schönwälder, Sören Petermann, Jörg Hüttermann
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016

This book analyzes how the socio-demographic and cultural diversity of societies affect the social interactions and attitudes of individuals and groups within them. Focusing on Germany, where in some cities more than one third of the population are first or second-generation immigrants, it examines...
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