Barbara Smith Libros

"Home Girls is one of the most important books in the history of Black women's writing". -- Alice Walker

The 18 quilts featured in this publication capture in cloth the magic and wonder of the kaleidoscope. These stunning displays of color, design, and workmanship are finalists in the 1999 'New Quilts from Old Favorites' contest sponsored by the Museum of the American Quilter's Society. Finalists share with you the tips, techniques, and patterns they used to create their Kaleidoscope block contest entries.

Politics. Cultural Writing. New to SPD. The award-winning feminist and lesbian press Firebrand Books closed its doors last year after sixteen years in the business. The authors of YOURS IN STRUGGLE -- Elly Bulkin, Minnie Bruce Pratt, and Barbara Smith -- have now made the 1988 Firebrand edition of their collaborative work available through SPD. They write, YOURS IN STRUGGLE happened because we were able to talk to each other in the fist place, despite our very different identities and backgrounds -- white Christian-raised Southerner, Afro-American, Ashkenazi Jew. Each of us speaks only for herself, and we do not necessarily agree with each other. Yet we believe our cooperation on this book indicates concrete possibilities for coalition work.

Discover all Cuba has to offer in this complete cycling guide. Wally and Barbara Smith spent 6 months cycling 8,000 miles in Cuba to provide detailed directions for 50 days of cycling. The rides vary in length, many combining to create multi-day loops. Detailed directions describe rides leaving Havana to the west and east. Subsequent rides are clustered in the three best regions of Cuba for Pinar del Rio, Central Cuba, and the Oriente. A final section contains advice on connecting the regions for a long tour of the entire island. In addition, the authors provide information on getting to Cuba, equipment and accessories, food and water, safety considerations, overnight accommodations, and more.Exploring this fascinating country on two wheels may just be the best way to fully appreciate its history, people, and culture. 50 black-and-white photographs, 15 maps

Back cover -- History From wild weather to odd prime ministers, Canada's amazing history is full of the comic, the tragic and the just plain weird. You'll enjoy this fun collection of fascinating facts about our illustrious and often peculiar past. Read about: · Who really discovered Canada · A 17-year-old Torontonian who created the most famous superhero of all time · A herd of Middle Eastern wild camels that roamed the western Canadian wilderness for 40 years · A horse that was dyed brown for a Royal visit · Palm trees on the Plains of Abraham · Famous Canadians who never really existed · How Canada got it's name · The day the Niagara Falls stopped working · The story of the Underground Railway · Fifty-two families in Elgin, MB, who had roast goose for dinner after lightning struck a passing flock · The historic link between booze and birth control. And so much more...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A life-changing guide to finding your direction—and your passion—in a world of seemingly limitless options “For those who want to find their passion . . . a step-by-step guide for restructuring one’s life so that it has meaning, direction, and joy.”—Ellen Kreidman, author of Light His Fire and Light Her Fire If you suspect there could be more to life than what you’re getting, if you always knew you could do anything—if you only knew what it was—this extraordinary book is about to prove you right. No matter what your age, no matter how “unattainable” your dreams, you can create and live a life you love. I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was reveals how you can recapture “long lost” goals, overcome the blocks that inhibit your success, decide what you want to be, and live your dreams forever. You will learn: • What to do if you never chose to be what you are. • How to get off the fast track—and on to the right track. • First aid techniques for paralyzing chronic negativity. • How to regroup when you've lost your big dream. • To stop waiting for luck—and start creating it. A life without direction is a life without passion. I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was guides you not to another unsatisfying job but to a richly rewarding career rooted in your heart’s desire.

Spooky stories from all over Ontario, including Dundurn Castle, London's Grand Theater, Canada's Hockey Hall of Fame and Algonquin Park.

Author Barbara Smith has assembled this collection of tales about ghost ships, haunted houses, theaters and buildings from all over Washington State. Enjoy this spooky romp through a world of restless spirits, from the ghost who warns hikers in the Cascades about a dangerous path, to the phantoms that roam the Seattle Underground.

Focusing on personal transformation, this guide provides strategies for releasing burdens such as past traumas, limiting beliefs, and toxic relationships. It encourages readers to embrace a life filled with joy, peace, and fulfillment by fostering inner peace and self-acceptance. The book empowers individuals to overcome negative self-talk and pursue their passions with renewed courage, ultimately leading to a more liberated and satisfying life.

For those who enjoy summer barbecues with friends, this book celebrates the art of outdoor cooking. It features recipes for delicious smoked burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and tender spareribs, perfect for creating memorable gatherings. Emphasizing the joy of sharing great food, it invites readers to explore and enhance their grilling skills while enjoying the flavors of summer.

Barbara Smith has been doing groundbreaking work since the early 1970s, describing a Black feminism for Black women. Her work in Black women's literary traditions; in examining the sexual politics of the lives of women of color; in representing the lives of Black lesbians and gay men; and in making connections between race, class, sexuality and gender is gathered in The Truth That Never Hurts. This collection contains some of her major essays on Black women's literature, Black lesbian writing, on racism in the women's movement, Black-Jewish relations, and homophobia in the Black community. Her forays into these areas ignited dialogue about topics that few other writers were addressing at the time, and which, sadly, remain pertinent to this day. This 25th anniversary edition, in a beautiful new package, also contains the essays from the original about the 1968 Chicago convention demonstrations; attacks on the NEA; the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas Senate hearings; and police brutality against Rodney King and Abner Louima, which, after twenty-five years, still have the urgency they did when they were first written.

This anthology brings together forty-two influential essays, many regarded as classics, providing a vital overview of contemporary lesbian and gay studies. It showcases the breadth and depth of current scholarship, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars such as Judith Butler, John D'Emilio, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. The essays delve into diverse sexual, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic experiences, reflecting a wide range of disciplines including history, literature, cultural studies, and sociology. The collection addresses significant themes such as gender roles, feminist theory, AIDS, and the politics of representation, while also exploring figures and topics like Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, and the hijras of India. It highlights the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, examining the impact of societal norms on individual identities and experiences. Additionally, the anthology includes an extensive bibliographical essay, serving as a valuable resource for further exploration in the field. The contributions reflect the most important English-language work in lesbian and gay studies, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sexual identity and cultural expression.

"Turn photos of life's most important moments into timeless keepsakes"--P. [4] of cover.