Originating from the Latin for deity or goddess, our concept of what a 'diva' might be - or should be - has evolved in richness and complexity. Delving into public and private personas of performers from Sarah Bernhardt to Nina Simone and Rihanna this book looks at what it has meant to be a diva, and what unites and defines these unique artists.

De Nederlandse Vereniging voor Criminologie is een halve eeuw jong! Geïnspireerd door het principe van intergenerationele overdracht, blikt deze bundel terug op de geschiedenis van de vereniging. Daarbij komen twee prikkelende vragen aan bod: op wat voor mooie erfenis van onze voorgangers bouwen wij voort? Zijn er daarnaast ook aspecten die we beslist niet door zouden moeten geven aan toekomstige generaties?

James Walvin offers a new and an original interpretation of the barbaric world of slavery and of the historic end to the slave trade in April 1807. John Newton (1725-1807), author of 'Amazing Grace', was a slave captain who marshalled his human cargoes with a brutality that he looked back on with shame and contrition.

A guide to Egyptian mythology that explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypts deities in the natural environment.

As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. She also asks how the myths survived the Christianization of Europe.

The definitive book on the influence of LGBT performers on modern music: a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary

Deviance, Second Edition leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of the sociology of deviance, presenting a well-rounded, sociologically-grounded look into the vast spectrums of deviant behavior. Through this comprehensive approach, students will not only learn to analyze, but also question social and criminal justice policies, ultimately enhancing their critical thinking skills.

An introduction to both the scope and potential of researching digital media and society and to the use and application of a range of popular methods for doing research.Â