Becoming an Anthropologist
An anthropologist’s vivid memoirs recount experiences that are hilarious, dangerous, and expertly explored. From a WWII working-class community to cultures around the world, his insights illuminate other societies and our own. A stimulating introduction to social anthropology.
This encyclopedic account details the great white sharks preserved in European museums. It also covers their evolution, anatomy, and feeding. Enhanced by photographs and drawings, this book brings the extraordinary world of the great white shark to life.
First appearing in 1903, this is a well-balanced account of Chopin as a man and composer. Full of vigour and passion, it reveals a more honest perception of his effect on audiences than many modern accounts. A must for enthusiasts and a great way for newcomers.
Messages
Drawing on clinical experience and quotes from movies, TV, and music, this book helps you navigate real-world issues. Discover the direct, practical advice about ourselves hidden in the everyday echoes of popular culture, from finance to love and loss.
Jimmy Du’s Essential Chinese
Master Mandarin Chinese in the shortest time possible with this audio-companion book. You’ll “pick it up” naturally while relaxing, commuting, or travelling—no classrooms, grammar study, or written exercises. Simply listen, imitate, and put to use what you understand.
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Stress and Anxiety
World-wide researchers present cutting-edge developments in stress, anxiety, and coping. This book covers four major areas—health, work, community, and education—exploring their effects on well-being, functioning, and resilience.
Armenia
Appointed to a border commission in 1843, Curzon paints a detailed portrait of mid-19th century Armenia. From his base in Erzerum, he describes the character, history, culture, and natural world of this fascinating and historic region.
This accessible work traces Haydn’s development as both a man and a composer. It details his compositions, social habits, humour, and piety, and includes a useful catalogue of his works, a selection of his letters, and his last will and testament.
Originating from a belief in healing waters, spas became exclusive resorts for 18th-19th century elites. Amid fierce competition, these centers of leisure and medicine declined, paving the way for modern thalassotherapy, the latest avatar of this long story.
Citizen Participation and Local Governance
This book shows how community-based institutions, like a Residents’ Association, can engage a city council to improve service delivery. Citizens can speak with one voice, exhorting local authorities to incorporate their input and have their destiny in their own hands.
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The Meyerbeer Libretti
This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama’s voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.
The Meyerbeer Libretti
This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama’s voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.
The Meyerbeer Libretti
This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama’s voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.
Mind, Learning, and Knowledge in Educational Contexts
Uniting education, psychology, and neuroscience, this volume explores bioeducational sciences. It examines foundational questions of mind-brain and nature-nurture, focusing on the relationship between biological constraints and cultural development.
The Meyerbeer Libretti
This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama’s voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.