across cultures

Land of the Spotted Eagle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Standing Bear, Luther / Ellis, Richard N. / Marshall, Joseph M., III, PUBLISHER: Bison Books, When Standing Bear returned to the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation after sixteen years' absence, his dismay at the condition of his people may well have served as a catalyst for the writing of this book, first published in . In addition to describing the customs, manners, and traditions of the Teton Sioux, Standing Bear also offered general comments about the importance of Native cultures and values and the status of Indian peoples in American society. With the assistance of Melvin R. Gilmore, curator of ethnology at the University of Michigan, and Warcaziwin, Standing Bear's niece and secretary, Standing Bear sought to tell the white man "just how" they "lived as Lakotans." "Land of the Spotted Eagle" is generously interspersed with personal reminiscences and anecdotes, including chapters on child rearing, social and political organization, family, religion, and manhood. Standing Bear's views on Indian affairs and his suggestions for the improvement of white-Indian relations are presented in the two closing chapters.

Photography and Writing in Latin America: Double Exposures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwartz, Marcy E. / Tierney-Tello, Mary Beth, PUBLISHER: University of New Mexico Press, Photography came to Latin America early in its technological development and has proven an essential tool for documenting the regions physical spaces and encounters among varied cultures. Numerous Europeans experimented with the new medium as they traveled throughout Latin America. This is the first book to document the extensive collaboration between writers and photographers in Latin America from the Mexican Revolution through the twentieth century. Divided into four parts, the first section includes essays that review the varied roles of photography in the context of Latin American violence. Section two discusses how collaborative projects have redefined conceptions of urban space in Latin America, including the urban explosion in Mexico City. Section three explores the integration of photographic images in novels, essays, and various forms of prose. Section four offers exclusive interviews with participants in collaborative works including photographers Sara Facio and Sebastiao Salgado, as well as cultural critics Nelly Richard and Elena Poniatowska.

Xcites: The Flamingo Book of New French Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Chamberet, Georgia, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins UK, Rather as Britain did in the s, France has in the s seemingly begun to accept and analyze, rather than resist and deny, the irrefutable fact that it is now a bubbling bouillabaisse of cultures, attitudes, faiths, languages and traditions. France now puts out some credibly cool and interesting pop music; its World Cup-winning national football team now has more exotically surnamed, fantastically loose-limbed players than any other; its film directors are getting less cerebral and more visceral, all the great theoreticians have been toppled from their pedestals and a political philosopher is the last thing any self-respecting young French thing wants to be. All this alteration is being reflected and refracted in French literature, which has woken from decades of barren formalism to new life. Here are the rising young stars of French literature, from the brutal post-feminism of Virginie Despentes to the "noir" thrills of Tonino Benaquista.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Museum Master Line Statue

Prime 1 Studio is proud to present Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . The tallest and smartest of the turtles, Donatello relies heavily on high-tech equipment and gear. His unmatched intelligence is a huge asset to his brothers, who rely on him for all of their technical needs. Sporting his purple bandana, and a bo staff slung across his back, Donnie is brains and brawn, all in one package. Donatello Statue features movable eye and features theme base fit with other brothers.Limited Edition of !Product Size: 63 x 60 x 45 cm Please note: Additional shipping cost will apply for customers outside of the EU. If you contact us with your shipping address, we will gladly determine your shipping costs, based on your location.

Lonely Planet Bluelist: The Best Travel in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hopkins, Roz / Wheeler, Tony, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet Bluelist captures the best in travel - a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers, this year's edition is a selection of the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now. Highlights Introduction from Lonely Planet's co-founder, Tony Wheeler Explore our pick of must-go destinations for in the GoList section, and set your travel agenda Take a whirlwind ride around the world with over 300 unique travel experiences mapped out in the famous Bluelists Explore the countries of Islam and immerse yourself in one of the world's most travelled cultures Take a tour of the globe's threatened wildlife in our Endangered Wildlife section Stunning travel photography from the Lonely Planet travel community - that means you travel planner - the best places to go and things to do throughout the year

Winning Wizard's Bk02: Moving Up

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fisher, William P., PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, Winning Wizard s Words of Management Wisdom Book II: Moving Up addresses a wide range of subjects including attitude, ethics, organizational failure, firing and hiring, delegation, stress, and working with people. The book is written in a highly readable and accessible way that allows the reader to pick it up as they have time and digest and consider the points. The book is thought provoking and considers organized management in a unique way, giving the reader lots to contemplate. The easy to digest format presents the content in an entertaining way, leading to key points with bits of Winning Wizard Wisdom throughout. It has appeal to all levels of professionals and uses humor in a productive way to help get key points across. Acquista Ora

Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Solomon, Steven, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Far more than oil, the control of water wealth throughout history has been pivotal to the rise and fall of great powers, the achievements of civilization, the transformations of society's vital habitats, and the quality of ordinary daily lives. Today, freshwater scarcity is one of the twenty-first century's decisive, looming challenges, driving new political, economic, and environmental realities across the globe. In "Water," Steven Solomon offers the first-ever narrative portrait of the power struggles, personalities, and breakthroughs that have shaped humanity from antiquity's earliest civilizations through the steam-powered Industrial Revolution and America's century. Meticulously researched and masterfully written, "Water" is a groundbreaking account of man's most critical resource in shaping human destinies, from ancient times to our dawning age of water scarcity. Acquista Ora

Arnhem: The Battle Remembered

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Robert, PUBLISHER: Airlife Publishing, On September 17th, , three Allied airborne divisions - two American, one British, totaling men - landed at Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem in Holland. Their task was to lay an 'airborne carpet' across Holland to the Rhine, seizing vital bridges and opening up a route for an advance into northern Germany by the British Second Army. This book covers all aspects of that massive operation, which was code-named "Market Garden" and deals with the German side as well as the British and American. Above all, it tells of the epic and heroic stand of the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem, where the paratroops fought against increasingly hopeless odds for nine days. They were supposed to have held on for only two, until the ground offensive reached them. It never did.

The Emergence of Jewish Artists in Nineteenth-Century Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodman, Susan Tumarkin / Cohen, Richard I. / Hyman, Paula E., PUBLISHER: Merrell, The emancipation of Jews in Europe during the nineteenth century meant that for the first time they could participate in areas of secular life -- including established art academies -- that had previously been closed to them by legal restrictions. Jewish artists took many complex routes to establish their careers. Some -- such as Camille Pissaro -- managed to distinguish themselves without making any reference to their Jewish heritage in their art. Others -- such as Simeon Solomon and Maurycy Gottlieb -- wrestled with their identities as well to produce images of Jewish experience. The pogroms that began in the late nineteenth century brought home to Jews the problematic relationship of minority groups to majority cultures, and artists such as Maurycy Minkowski and Samuel Hirszenberg confronted the horror of the deaths of thousands of Jews in powerful images of destruction and despair. Comprehensively illustrated in color throughout, Painting in Nineteenth-Century Europe explores for the first time every aspect of the role of Jewish artists within nineteenth-century European art.

Junior/ Mid level Front End Developer

Lottoland give 8 million customers worldwide the chance to win astronomical record payouts by betting on the world’s biggest and most exciting lotteries. We’re a proud disrupter that offers jackpots into the hundreds the millions, reinventing the dream of becoming an instant multi-millionaire every day. We are one of the most innovative companies in the world and we’re confident that our newest products are set to revolutionise gaming.... but we can’t do it alone. Do you have a skill or talent to share with us? Location:  Gibraltar Contract type:  Full time  Our Development department requires a Junior Front End developer to join the team and be part of a tracking project. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience within a dynamic team  and develop new and existing skils. Responsibilities include: Initially an Implementation and standardisation of all GA tracking across all Lottoland websites Facilitate the implementation of tracking on new features by other teams (as part of the NFR) Document the tracking implementation on Confluence Improve tracking standards across Lottoland domains Work closely with BI team to resolve any issues related to tracking that affect Clickstream platform Long-term, being part of a dynamic development team working on key Lottoland products Proactively claim ownership and manage relevant tasks, follow our You Build It You Run It methodology Working in agile fashion within self-contained team consisting of Product Owner, Front-End & Backend developers and QA. Work closely with all technical & business teams to devise tracking strategy that will ensure full coverage of all Lottoland websites Skills and experience: Working Knowledge of React & JavaScript A highly structured and analytical approach as well as taking ownership of issues Familiar with agile development and continuous delivery Keen to learn development tools like tools like IntelliJ IDEA, Maven and git Good English skills Enthusiastic about working in multi-disciplinary teams Passion and Eagerness to build the best gambling platform together with your team Lottoland Benefits: Competitive salary  25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays  International premium healthcare Subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths. Tailored relocation packages to meet your needs to support your transition Cultural Fit: Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation. Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees. Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them. Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business. Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions. Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders. Honesty, integrity and trust are a given. Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too!  Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out!   www.lottolandcorporate.com

America's Most Charming Towns & Villages, 4th Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Larry T., PUBLISHER: Open Road Publishing, This fourth edition of Brown's unique travel guide to our rich historical and architectural traditions are kept alive by 200 of the most charming small towns across America. All 50 states are covered, with at least one town per state. Brief reviews of area lodgings and restaurants, as well as sights and activities, are covered for each town and village. Itineraries are offered, directions and places to go for more information, and sidebars offering fun and informative anecdotes are all featured. Brown does more than show you where to go in finding America's living past; he shows you why you should go, and how to have a great time doing so Ten percent of royalties are donated to the American Farmland Trust.

Daniel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mankell, Henning, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books, In , aspiring entomologist Hans Bengler travels to the Kalahari Desert in hopes of making a name for himself by discovering a previously unknown insect or two. There he encounters a boy named Molo, an orphan whose family has been killed by European colonists. Bengler "civilizes" the boy by rechristening him Daniel, teaching him to pray to the Christian god, and finally bringing him home to Sweden. The boy is bewildered and awed by the new land, cut off from his culture and the spirits of his family, and Bengler finds that raising a child across a great cultural divide is more difficult than he imagined. A psychological drama of one boy's struggle to find his place in a new land far from home, "Daniel" is a compelling novel for our modern globalized world.

Comedy Comes Clean: A Hilarious Collection of Wholesome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christing, Adam, PUBLISHER: Three Rivers Press (CA), Adam Christing has assembled another truly funny collection of quotable, laugh-out-loud humor, covering everything from family life to job travails to sports silliness to pet problems. This is a comedic gold mine: more than 50 voices ranging from the timeless (Bill Cosby and Red Skelton) to the contemporary (Steven Wright and Rita Rudner) to rising stars (Brad Stine and Robert G. Lee). Adam Christing has truly caught on to something; Clean Comedians, the Los Angeles-based performance company he founded, is a resounding success, reaching 1.3 million people a year through performances across the country. The time is right for humor that gets big laughs without resorting to gender bashing, racist quips, obscenity, or any of the other hallmarks of contemporary comedy.

Empire State Railway Museum's Tourist Trains: 41st Annual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The Empire State Railway Museum, PUBLISHER: Kalmbach Publishing Company, Tourist railroads may be the best-kept vacation secret around But now it's time to get aboard, with Tourist Trains , the forty-first annual authoritative guide to more than 550 historic railroads, train museums, and railroad attractions across North America. Every destination is featured with a photo and full description so families can plan their trips, Kids, parents, grandparents--everybody loves trains, and this is the complete guide to seeing them, riding them, and enjoying them. All aboard The Empire State Railway Museum, established in , is dedicated to bringing historic railroads to life, along with the people and towns they served. Its home, the former Ulster and Delaware Station in Phoenicia, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Screen Plays: How 25 Screenplays Made It to a Theater Near

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, David S., PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks, Every green-lighted screenplay travels a long and harrowing road from idea to script to celluloid. In this fascinating survey of contemporary film craft, David Cohen of Script and Variety magazines interviews screenwriters from across the board--Oscar winners and novices alike--to explore what sets blockbuster successes apart from downright disasters. Tracing the fortunes of twenty-five films, including Troy, Erin Brockovich, Lost in Translation, and The Aviator, Cohen offers valuable insider access to the back lots and boardrooms, to the studio heads and directors, and to the overcaffeinated screenwriters themselves. Full of critical clues on how to sell a script--and avoid seeing it destroyed before the director calls "Action "--Screen Plays is a book that both the aspiring screenwriter and curious cinephile will find irresistible. Acquista Ora

Laughter and Ridicule: Towards a Social Critique of Humour

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Billig, Mick / Billig, Michael, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), From Thomas Hobbes' fear of the power of laughter to the compulsory, packaged "fun" of the contemporary mass media, Billig takes the reader on a stimulating tour of the strange world of humour. Both a significant work of scholarship and a novel contribution to the understanding of the humourous, this is a seriously engaging book' - David Inglis, University of Aberdeen This delightful book tackles the prevailing assumption that laughter and humour are inherently good. In developing a critique of humour the author proposes a social theory that places humour - in the form of ridicule - as central to social life. Billig argues that all cultures use ridicule as a disciplinary means to uphold norms of conduct and conventions of meaning. Historically, theories of humour reflect wider visions of politics, morality and aesthetics. For example, Bergson argued that humour contains an element of cruelty while Freud suggested that we deceive ourselves about the true nature of our laughter. Billig discusses these and other theories, while using the topic of humour to throw light on the perennial social problems of regulation, control and emancipation.

China and the Global Political Economy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Breslin, Shaun, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, In a relatively short period, the growth of investment to China and the resulting increase in Chinese trade has resulted in a reconfiguration of the East Asian regional economy, and is now altering financial and resource flows across the globe. This book explains how this transformation has come about, focusing on the interplay between domestic politics in China and the transition from socialism on one hand, and the ongoing evolution of global or transnational production networks on the other. It shows that while events in China have considerable global significance, this importance does not necessarily equate with the "power" that some already ascribe to China. Whilst recognizing that global economic integration has contributed to the reduction of poverty, it also shows how it has contributed to the emergence of new social cleavages and the changing basis of communist party rule.

Dragon's Gold

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anthony, Piers / Margroff, Robert E., PUBLISHER: Tor Books, When Kelvin was a child, his mother read to him from the Book of Prophecy and he asked what the poem meant. Now he was about to learn. The Kingdom of Rud languishes under the heel of a usurper; an evil sorcerer has taken the throne in the name of his wicked daughter. Even deep in the forest, away from all power, the people tremble and await the day of prophecy's fulfillment. It cannot come too soon: Charlain and her children are soon to lose their home to the tax collector. But Kelvin and Jon have other plans. they have found a dragon's territory, where scales of purest gold, shed by the dragon, lie free on the ground for anyone with courage, or innocence, to take. And the words of Mouvar the prophet echo across Rud.

The Essence of Anthropology.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haviland, William A., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Haviland et al. present anthropology from a holistic, four-field perspective using three unifying themes to provide a framework for the text: the varied ways human groups face the many challenges of existence, the connections between human culture and human biology, and the disparate impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. Between the superlative writing-which instructors raved about in their reviews-and the strong pedagogical program, the text is designed to help students grasp the concepts and their relevance to today's complex world. Such pedagogy as the "Challenge Issue" at the beginning of each chapter and the "Questions for Reflection" at the end of each chapter--which are linked to the Challenge Issue--provide a framework that ensures that the chapters consistently focus on and reflect the text's themes. Boxed features such as "Biocultural Connections," "Original Studies," and "Anthropology Applied" hone in on particularly interesting examples that give students deeper insight into the meaning and relevance of a wide range of topics covered in the general narrative.

Luci Palco

Luce Chauvet effetti per serate discoteca, e lampada stroboscopica perfettamente funzionanti e in buono stato. Caratteristiche: The Swarm(TM) LED effect light produces hundreds of vivid beams in seven programmable colors that appear to scurry across the floor in random patterns. This four-channel DMX fixture comes with red, green and blue high-power 3W LEDs and three rotating mirror dishes. It offers adjustable strobe speed with any color combination. Motor direction and speed control are also adjustable. Additional features include built-in automated and sound-activated programs via master/slave or DMX. The Swarm's compact size makes it an easy traveler and the autoswitching power supply allows it to adapt to the voltage provided, ranging from 100V to 240V. Stroboscobica: Calssica luce strobo con possibilità di regolazione velocità. Vendo anche separatamente, non spedisco, ritiro e prova funzionabilità in sede. Pagamento in contanti.

New Directions for Mental Health Services, Families Coping

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lefley, Harriet P., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, This volume offers both a longitudinal and a cross-sectional perspective on involving families in the treatment of adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Mental illness is experienced, both by patients and by their families, in a historical and cultural context that varies across time, geography, personal space, and the life cycle of the illness. This sourcebook views culture in a broad sense--as a set of shared beliefs, values, behavioral norms, and practices that characterize a particular group of people who share a common identity--and examines the impact of cultural differences on mental health theory and treatment. This issue offers practice guidelines and suggestions for further research in the area of culturally competent mental health care services. This is the 77th issue of the quarterly journal "New Directions for Mental Health Services."

Worlds Mystery & Crime 4

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gorman, Edward / Greenberg, Martin Harry / Gorman, Ed, PUBLISHER: Forge, More than words of the best mystery and suspense fiction from around the world The world's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories Each year, editors Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg cast their net far and wide, across the seas, throughout the world to catch the best-the most suspenseful, most original, intriguing, confounding, downright entertaining stories of crime and mystery. Edgar winners from the U.S., Silver Dagger winners from the U.K., and stories from elsewhere as well come together here in a bountiful crop of great stories by the best in the business, including Lawrence Block - Jon L. Breen - Stanley Cohen - Bill Crider - Jeffery Deaver - Jeremiah Healy - Clark Howard - Susan Isaacs - John Lutz - Sharyn McCrumb - Ralph McInerny - Anne Perry - Bill Pronzini - Donald E. Westlake and many others. This book's a killer

Molecular Variability of Fungal Pathogens

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bridge, Paul Dennis / Clarkson, John / Couteaudier, Yvonne, PUBLISHER: CABI Publishing, This volume collects important current research on molecular variability in fungal pathogens. The first section reviews the major mechanisms involved. This is followed by a series of specific studies on variability in populations of different fungal pathogens. The book concludes with chapters on methods for interpreting such variability. The volume brings together research on a wide range of fungal pathogens, and case studies include pathogens of insects, nematodes, plants, and humans. Combining mechanisms, characterization, and interpretation across a wide range of applied mycology, this volume is a significant general text for those working on molecular characterization. Its broad spectrum of topics provides a multidisciplinary reference source within mycology, and the book will be suitable for postgraduate students and research scientists in applied mycology, including plant pathology, medical mycology and biological control.

The Roots of Texas Music

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clayton, Lawrence / Specht, Joe W., PUBLISHER: Texas A&M University Press, "The music of Texas and the American Southwest is as diverse and distinctive as the many different groups who have lived in the region over the past several centuries." writes Gary Hartman in his introduction to this refreshingly different look at various genres of Texas music. The Roots of Texas Music celebrates the diverse sources of the music of the Lone Star State by gathering chapters by specialists on each of them. Editor Lawrence S. Clayton conceived this project as one that would not simply repeat the common wisdom about Texas music traditions but rather offer new perspectives. The result is a lively, captivating, and original look at the musical traditions of one of the nation's most fertile musical seedbeds. Authorities on each subject explore music of the Texas Germans and Czechs, black Creoles, Chicanos, and blues and gospel singers. The diverse genres included in this anthology also provide an introduction to the classes, cultures, races, and ethnic groups of Texas and highlight the ways in which the state's musical wealth has influenced the listening habits of the nation.

Betsy-Tacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lovelace, Maud Hart / Lenski, Lois, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, Best Friends Forever There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do--a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy becoms such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person--Betsy-Tacy. Betsy and Tacy have lots of fun together. They make a playhouse from a piano box, have a sand store, and dress up and go calling. And one day, they come home to a wonderful surprise--a new friend named Tib. Ever since their first publication in the 's, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.

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