Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they leave military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where she will tend bar, attend community college, and blog about race in her new country. dashing Obinze had hoped to join her there but finds himself instead cobbling together a precarious existence…
If you’re looking to learn about American culture, there’s no better way than through Maryanne Datesman, Joann Crandall, and Edward N. Kearny’s “American Ways: 4th Edition.” This book provides a comprehensive overview of what it means to be American, from values and beliefs to customs and traditions. Whether you’re new to the country or just…
Ain’t No Makin’ It is a study of two groups of poor white boys in a public housing project in East Harlem, New York. The book focuses on the differences between the two groups in terms of their economic and social mobility. One group, known as the “have-nots,” are those who drop out of school…
Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho is a controversial and polarizing novel. Some people find it to be a masterpiece, while others are repulsed by its graphic depictions of sex and violence. There is no denying that Ellis is a talented writer, and American Psycho is certainly an interesting book. It is possible to see both…
In Ain’t I a Woman, hooks explores the racism and sexism that Black women face in America. She argues that Black women have always been strong and capable, despite the obstacles they’ve faced. hooks highlights the unique experiences of Black women throughout history, from slavery to the present day. She challenges the notion that Black…
American popular music is rooted in the minstrelsy of the early 19th century. Minstrelsy was a form of entertainment that featured white performers in blackface makeup singing and dancing to songs that mocked African Americans. The first minstrel show was held in New York City in 1843, and it quickly became a popular form of…
Accounting Information Systems, 6th Edition by Marshall Romney and Paul Steinbart is a comprehensive text that covers all aspects of accounting information systems. The book is divided into three parts: Foundations of AIS, Enterprise Applications of AIS, and Advanced Topics in AIS. In the first part, the authors cover the basics of transaction processing, databases,…
In “Aims of Argument,” Timothy W. Crusius and Carolyn E. Channell explore the goals of argumentation and how they can be applied in everyday life. The authors argue that there are three main goals of argumentation: to win, to persuade, and to create understanding. Each goal has its own implications and requires different approaches. The…
In American Popular Music, Fourth Edition, Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman trace the history of popular music in America from its early folk beginnings through to the present day. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a different period in American history. The authors provide an overview of the major genres and…
Accounting can be a daunting task for anyone, especially if you’re not a numbers person. But don’t worry, John A. Tracy is here to help. In Accounting for Dummies, he breaks down the basics of accounting so that even the most math-phobic reader can understand. He covers topics like financial statements, bookkeeping, and taxes so…