S Schumann: 4 books

After a Facebook rebellion in Egypt and Twitter protests in Turkey, the internet has been proclaimed as a globe-shifting, revolutionizing force that can incite complex social phenomena such as collective actions. This book critically assesses this claim and highlights how internet use can shape mobilizing processes to foster collective actions.

This easy-to-use guide provides essential tools for raising well-nourished, active children who will make lifelong healthy choices. Engaging, practical, and filled with quick tips, this is a must-read for the busy parent trying to navigate the challenging world of kids and food. An ideal book for parents, schools, churches, and community groups. Recipes are included.

Die Festschrift für Franz-Josef Klein versammelt 26 Beiträge, die unter dem Titel Innovatio et traditio – Renaissance(n) in der Romania eines der Forschungsinteressen des Jubilars behandeln. Analog zur Heterogenität dieses Phänomens, das wir ‚Renaissance‘ nennen, greift dieser Band eine...

First published in 1911, Ameen Rihani’s Book of Khalid is widely considered the first Arab American novel. The semi autobiographical work chronicles the adventures of two young men, Khalid and Shakib, who leave Lebanon for the United States to find work as peddlers in Lower Manhattan. After mixed...