Cultural Translation

Cultural translation as an opposite against linguistic translation can be traced back along way; How ever, the main cultural translation theories and theorists came on scene during 1990 and this decade. Hopefully, it is very critical for nuances and small differences among languages which can be drawn by linguistic theories.

 The more a translator is aware of complexities of differences between cultures, the better a translator s/he will be. It is probably right to say that there has never been a time when the community of translators was unaware of cultural differences and their significance for translation.

Translation theorists have been cognizant of the problems attendant upon cultural knowledge and cultural differences at least since ancient Rome. Cultural knowledge and cultural differences have been a major focus of translator training and translation theory for as long as either has been in existence. Planning a culture is an instance of deliberate creation of new options for social and individual life. The generally accepted view is that such options somehow emerge and develop through the anonymous contributions of untold masses.

These contributions are normally described as “spontaneous”, i.e., as products, or by-products, of the very occurrence of human interaction. Items emerging under conditions of spontaneity are believed to be random. Moreover, the way by which the items accumulate, get organized and develop into accepted repertoires is supposed to be the result of free negotiations between market forces.

The complex mechanism through which, out of the free negotiation between these forces, certain groups adopt or reject specific repertoires is the chief question on the agenda of all the human and social sciences. However, this view needs several modifications; not by eliminating the ideas of spontaneity and market negotiations, but by recognizing that these very negotiations may unavoidably lead to acts of planning. This happens because negotiations inherently result in selection – choosing between alternatives.

Thus, once any body, either an individual or a group, in whatever capacity, starts to act for the promotion of certain elements and for the suppression of other elements, “spontaneity” and “deliberate acts” are no longer unrelated types of activities. Any deliberate intervention to establish priorities in an extant set of possibilities (often discussed out-of-context as “codification”, “standardization”, or “legislation”) must therefore be recognized as a basic instance of “planning”. If, in addition to acting in favor of priorities, a given individual or a group not only supports but is actively engaged in devising new options, then planning is unmistakably at work.

Why certain individuals or groups become engaged in culture planning, what they expect to achieve by it, and what practices they use, are among the questions I intend to deal with in the following. The conspicuous interest in culture planning expressed by rulers of those entities is clear evidence of their awareness of the insufficiency of sheer physical force for successful domination.

The emergence of centralized religious institutions and practices (in contradistinction, perhaps, to local cults), we are told by historians, can best be explained in terms of imparting social cohesion via cognitive allegiance through persuasion. Clearly, by adhering to the same codified set of cults and beliefs (anachronistically called religions), people were told what reality was, and which options of what repertoires are available to them, or indispensable for them.

The application of planning provides socio-cultural cohesion The implementation of planning provides cohesion to either a factual or a potential entity. This is achieved by creating a spirit of allegiance among those who adhere to the repertoire thus introduced. By “socio-cultural cohesion” I mean a state where a wide-spread sense of solidarity, or togetherness, exists among a group of people, which consequently does not require conduct enforced by power. I think the key concept for such cohesion is the mental disposition that propels people to act in many ways that otherwise would have been contrary to their “natural inclinations” and vital interests. Going to war prepared to be killed would be the ultimate case, amply repeated throughout human history.

 To create shared readiness on a fair number of issues is something that, although vital for any society, cannot be taken for granted. For example, no government can take for granted that people will obey “laws,” whether written or not, unless people are successfully persuaded to do so. Obedience achieved by force or intimidation, applied by the military or the police, can be effective for a certain span of time. However, sooner or later such obedience will collapse, partly be-cause few societies can afford to keep a large enough corps of law-enforcement agents. Classical sociological thinking has recognized the powerful role of what they called “persuasion” for the “successful control” of a dominated population.

 It is not easy to assess the level of cohesion in any society. However, it seems worthwhile to develop some clear categories for such assessments. These categories make it clear what we may mean by a “high level” – which in its turn can be re-translated to “success” from the point of view of planning – or a “low level,” which in its turn can be re-translated to “failure.” When, for example, territories are subjected to the domination of external powers, and the local population sticks to the repertoire with which it had crystallized as an entity, we may speak of a high level of cohesion. Socio-cultural cohesion may become a necessary condition for creating a new entity, and/or for the survival of an existing entity.

The large entities discussed here are social units such as “community”, “tribe”, “clan”, and “people”. Or “nation”; they are not “natural” objects. They are formed by the acts of individuals, or small groups of people, who take initiatives and are successful in mobilizing the resources needed for the task. The most vital element among those resources is a cultural repertoire that makes it possible for the endeavoring group to provide justification, contents to the separate and distinct existence of the entity. Various methods can be observed for the creation of large entities, especially those known as “nations”, where we witness a search for a repertoire suitable to support the existence of the entity and secure its perpetuation.

The most conspicuous seem to be the following:

(1) 1)A group takes control of some territory by force and dominates its inhabitants. If the enterprise is to hold, there is a chance that the members of the controlling group will eventually realize that for the maintenance and survival of the entity, they had better do something to achieve cohesion.

2) A group of individuals organize themselves and become engaged in a power struggle to rid themselves of control they wish to reject. Once they succeed, they may find themselves at sea vis-à-vis the entity they created which, now that the struggle is over, may disintegrate for lack of cohesion.

(3) An individual or a group engages in devising a repertoire to justify the establishment of an entity over a certain territory that does not necessarily overlap with their home territory. This is often connected with the successful so-called unification of different territories. The same method, however, can work in the opposite way, i.e. it can make it possible for a certain territory to secede fully or partly from a larger entity (Hechter 1992). Different perspective about cultural translation The notion of culture is essential to considering the implications for translation and, despite the differences in opinion as to whether language is part of culture or not, the two notions of culture and language appear to be inseparable.

In 1964, Nida discussed the problems of correspondence in translation, conferred equal importance to both linguistic and cultural differences between the SL and the TL and concluded that differences between cultures may cause more severe complications for the translator than do differences in language structure. It is further explained that parallels in culture often provide a common understanding despite significant formal shifts in the translation.

According to him cultural implications for translation are thus of significant importance as well as lexical concerns. In 1984, Reiss and Vermeer in their book with the title of ‘Groundwork for a General Theory of Translation’ concentrated on the basic underlying ‘rules’ of this theory which involve: 1- A translatum (or TT) is determined by its skopos, 2- A TT is an offer of information in a target culture and TL considering an offer of information in a source culture and SL. This relates the ST and TT to their function in their respective linguistic and cultural context. The translator is once again the key player in the process of intercultural communication and production of the translatum because of the purpose of the translation.

In 1988 Newmark defined culture as “the way of life and its manifestations that are peculiar to a community that uses a particular language as its means of expression”, thus acknowledging that each language group has its own culturally specific features. He also introduced ‘Cultural word’ which the readership is unlikely to understand and the translation strategies for this kind of concept depend on the particular text-type, requirements of the readership and client and importance of the cultural word in the text. Peter Newmark also categorized the cultural words as follows:

1) Ecology: flora, fauna, hills, winds, plains

2) Material Culture: food, clothes, houses and towns, transport

3) Social Culture: work and leisure

4) Organizations Customs, Activities, Procedures, Concepts: • Political and administrative • Religious • artistic

5) Gestures and Habits He introduced contextual factors for translation process which include: 1-the purpose of text 2- Motivation and cultural, technical and linguistic level of readership 3- Importance of referent in SL text 4- Setting (does recognized translation exist?) 5- Recency of word/referent 6- Future or refrent.

In 1992, Mona Baker stated that S.L word may express a concept which is totally unknown in the target culture. It can be abstract or concrete. It maybe a religious belief, a social custom or even a type of food. In her book, In Other Words, she argued about the common non-equivalents to which a translator come across while translating from SL into TL, while both languages have their distinguished specific culture. She put them in the following order:

 a) Culture specific concepts

b) The SL concept which is not lexicalized in TL

c) The SL word which is semantically complex

d) The source and target languages make different distinction in meaning

 e) The TL lacks a super ordinate

f) The TL lacks a specific term (hyponym)

g) Differences in physical or interpersonal perspective h) Differences in expressive meaning

i) Differences in form

j) Differences in frequency and purpose of using specific forms

k) The use of loan words in the source text.

Coulthard stated that once the ideal ST readership has been determined, considerations must be made concerning the TT. He said that the translator’s first and major difficulty is the construction of a new ideal reader who, even if he has the same academic, professional and intellectual level as the original reader, will have significantly different textual expectations and cultural knowledge. In the case of the extract translated here, it is debatable whether the ideal TT reader has “significantly different textual expectations,” however his cultural knowledge will almost certainly vary considerably. Applied to the criteria used to determine the ideal ST reader it may be noted that few conditions are successfully met by the potential ideal TT reader.

Indeed, the historical and cultural facts are unlikely to be known in detail along with the specific cultural situations described. Furthermore, despite considering the level of linguistic competence to be roughly equal for the ST and TT reader, certain differences may possibly be noted in response to the use of culturally specific lexis which must be considered when translating.

 According to ke Ping “Cultural presupposition,” refers to underlying assumptions, beliefs, and ideas that are culturally rooted, widespread. • According to him anthropologists agree on the following features of culture:

(1) Culture is socially acquired instead of biologically transmitted;

(2) Culture is shared among the members of a community rather than being unique to an individual;

(3) Culture is symbolic. Symbolizing means assigning to entities and events meanings which are external to them and which cannot be grasped alone. Language is the most typical symbolic system within culture;

(4) Culture is integrated. Each aspect of culture is tied in with all other aspects. Procedures of translating culture-specific concepts (CSCs) Defining culture-bound terms (CBTs) as the terms which “refer to concepts, institutions and personnel which are specific to the SL culture” (p.2), Harvey (2000:2-6) puts forward the following four major techniques for translating CBTs: 1. Functional Equivalence: It means using a referent in the TL culture whose function is similar to that of the source language (SL) referent.

As Harvey (2000:2) writes, authors are divided over the merits of this technique: Weston (1991:23) describes it as “the ideal method of translation,” while Sarcevic (1985:131) asserts that it is “misleading and should be avoided.” 2. Formal Equivalence or ‘linguistic equivalence’: It means a ‘word-for-word’ translation. 3. Transcription or ‘borrowing’ (i.e. reproducing or, where necessary, transliterating the original term): It stands at the far end of SL-oriented strategies. If the term is formally transparent or is explained in the context, it may be used alone.

 In other cases, particularly where no knowledge of the SL by the reader is presumed, transcription is accompanied by an explanation or a translator’s note. 4. Descriptive or self-explanatory translation: It uses generic terms (not CBTs) to convey the meaning. It is appropriate in a wide variety of contexts where formal equivalence is considered insufficiently clear. In a text aimed at a specialized reader, it can be helpful to add the original SL term to avoid ambiguity.

The following are the different translation procedures that Newmark (1988b) proposes: • Transference: it is the process of transferring an SL word to a TL text. It includes transliteration and is the same as what Harvey (2000:5) named “transcription.” • Naturalization: it adapts the SL word first to the normal pronunciation, then to the normal morphology of the TL. (Newmark, 1988b:82)

• Cultural equivalent: it means replacing a cultural word in the SL with a TL one. however, “they are not accurate” (Newmark, 1988b:83) • Functional equivalent: it requires the use of a culture-neutral word. (Newmark, 1988b:83) • Descriptive equivalent: in this procedure the meaning of the CBT is explained in several words. (Newmark, 1988b:83)

• Componential analysis: it means “comparing an SL word with a TL word which has a similar meaning but is not an obvious one-to-one equivalent, by demonstrating first their common and then their differing sense components.” (Newmark, 1988b:114) • Synonymy: it is a “near TL equivalent.” Here economy trumps accuracy. (Newmark, 1988b:84)

• Through-translation: it is the literal translation of common collocations, names of organizations and components of compounds. It can also be called: calque or loan translation. (Newmark, 1988b:84)

• Shifts or transpositions: it involves a change in the grammar from SL to TL, for instance, (i) change from singular to plural, (ii) the change required when a specific SL structure does not exist in the TL, (iii) change of an SL verb to a TL word, change of an SL noun group to a TL noun and so forth. (Newmark, 1988b:86) • Modulation: it occurs when the translator reproduces the message of the original text in the TL text in conformity with the current norms of the TL, since the SL and the TL may appear dissimilar in terms of perspective. (Newmark, 1988b:88)

• Recognized translation: it occurs when the translator “normally uses the official or the generally accepted translation of any institutional term.” (Newmark, 1988b:89) • Compensation: it occurs when loss of meaning in one part of a sentence is compensated in another part. (Newmark, 1988b:90)

• Paraphrase: in this procedure the meaning of the CBT is explained. Here the explanation is much more detailed than that of descriptive equivalent. (Newmark, 1988b:91)

 • Couplets: it occurs when the translator combines two different procedures. (Newmark, 1988b:91)

 • Notes: notes are additional information in a translation. (Newmark, 1988).

Graedler (2000:3) puts forth some procedures of translating CSCs:

 1. Making up a new word.

2. Explaining the meaning of the SL expression in lieu of translating it.

 3. Preserving the SL term intact.

4. Opting for a word in the TL which seems similar to or has the same “relevance” as the SL term. Notes can appear in the form of ‘footnotes.’ Although some stylists consider a translation sprinkled with footnotes terrible with regard to appearance, nonetheless, their use can assist the TT readers to make better judgments of the ST contents.

 Nida (1964:237-39) advocates the use of footnotes to fulfill at least the two following functions:

(i) to provide supplementary information, and (ii) to call attention to the original’s discrepancies. The Importance of Culture in Translation 1. The definition of “culture” as given in the Concise Oxford Dictionary varies from descriptions of the “Arts” to plant and bacteria cultivation and includes a wide range of intermediary aspects. More specifically concerned with language and translation.

Newmark defines culture as “the way of life and its manifestations that are peculiar to a community that uses a particular language as its means of expression” (1988:94), thus acknowledging that each language group has its own culturally specific features. He further clearly states that operationally he does “not regard language as a component or feature of culture” (Newmark 1988:95) in direct opposition to the view taken by Vermeer who states that “language is part of a culture” (1989:222).

 According to Newmark, Vermeer’s stance would imply the impossibility to translate whereas for the latter, translating the source language (SL) into a suitable form of TL is part of the translator’s role in transcultural communication. The notion of culture is essential to considering the implications for translation and, despite the differences in opinion as to whether language is part of culture or not, the two notions appear to be inseparable. Discussing the problems of correspondence in translation, Nida confers equal importance to both linguistic and cultural differences between the SL and the TL and concludes that “differences between cultures may cause more severe complications for the translator than do differences in language structure” (Nida, 1964:130). It is further explained that parallels in culture often provide a common understanding despite significant formal shifts in the translation.

The cultural implications for translation are thus of significant importance as well as lexical concerns. Lotman’s theory states that “no language can exist unless it is steeped in the context of culture; and no culture can exist which does not have at its centre, the structure of natural language” (Lotman, 1978:211-32). Bassnett (1980: 13-14) underlines the importance of this double consideration when translating by stating that language is “the heart within the body of culture,” the survival of both aspects being interdependent. Linguistic notions of transferring meaning are seen as being only part of the translation process; “a whole set of extra-linguistic criteria” must also be considered. As Bassnett further points out, “the translator must tackle the SL text in such a way that the TL version will correspond to the SL version… To attempt to impose the value system of the SL culture onto the TL culture is dangerous ground” (Bassnett, 1980:23). Thus, when translating, it is important to consider not only the lexical impact on the TL reader, but also the manner in which cultural aspects may be perceived and make translating decisions accordingly.

 General cultural implications for translation Language and culture may thus be seen as being closely related and both aspects must be considered for translation. When considering the translation of cultural words and notions, Newmark proposes two opposing methods: transference and componential analysis (Newmark, 1988:96). As Newmark mentions, transference gives “local colour,” keeping cultural names and concepts. Although placing the emphasis on culture, meaningful to initiated readers, he claims this method may cause problems for the general readership and limit the comprehension of certain aspects.

The importance of the translation process in communication leads Newmark to propose componential analysis which he describes as being “the most accurate translation procedure, which excludes the culture and highlights the message” (Newmark, 1988:96). Nida’s definitions of formal and dynamic equivalence (see Nida, 1964:129) may also be seen to apply when considering cultural implications for translation.

According to Nida, a “gloss translation” mostly typifies formal equivalence where form and content are reproduced as faithfully as possible and the TL reader is able to “understand as much as he can of the customs, manner of thought, and means of expression” of the SL context (Nida, 1964:129). Contrasting with this idea, dynamic equivalence “tries to relate the receptor to modes of behaviour relevant within the context of his own culture” without insisting that he “understand the cultural patterns of the source-language context” (idem).

Conclusion

A variety of different approaches have been examined in relation to the cultural implications for translation. It is necessary to examine these approaches bearing in mind the inevitability of translation loss when the text is, as here, culture bound. Considering the nature of the text and the similarities between the ideal ST and TT reader, an important aspect is to determine how much missing background information should be provided by the translator using these methods.

It has been recognized that in order to preserve specific cultural references certain additions need to be brought to the TT. This implies that formal equivalence should not be sought as this is not justified when considering the expectations of the ideal TT reader. At the other end of Nida’s scale, complete dynamic equivalence does not seem totally desirable either as cultural elements have been kept in order to preserve the original aim of the text, namely to present one aspect of life in France.

Thus the cultural implications for translation of this kind of ST do not justify using either of these two extremes and tend to correspond to the definition of communicative translation, attempting to ensure that content and language present in the SL context is fully acceptable and comprehensible to the TL readership. (Newmark,1988).

 

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Higgins, I. 1992. Thinking Translation. London: Routledge. Lotman, J., Uspensky, B. 1978. “On the Semiotic Mechanism of Culture,” New Literary History, pp. 211-32.

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Joie de Vivre In French Literature and Culture: Essays in Honour of Michael Freeman. $100.87 New – The apparent self-sufficiency of “joie de vivre” means that, despite the widespread use of the phrase since the late nineteenth century, the concept has rarely been explored critically. “Joie de vivre “does not readily surrender itself to examination, for it is in a sense too busy being what it is. However, as the essays in this collection reveal, “joie de vivre” can be as complex and variable a state as the more negative emotions or experiences that art and literature habitually evoke. Th

Language, Culture, and Teaching $46.95 Tremendous cultural and linguistic diversity is evident in our schools today. This text by one of today’s best-known and most highly respected multicultural educators presents examples of real-life dilemmas about diversity that teachers will face in their own classrooms; ideas about how language, culture, and teaching are linked; and ways to engage with these ideas through reflection and collaborative inquiry. A thoughtful integration of articles and book chapters published by Dr. Nieto along with creative pedagogical features, Language, Culture, and Teaching: Critical Perspectives for a New Century: • explores how language and culture are connected to teaching and learning in educational contexts;• examines the sociocultural and sociopolitical contexts of language and culture to understand how they may affect student learning and achievement;• analyzes the implications of linguistic and cultural diversity for school reform and educational equity;• encourages critical reflection on classroom practices related to linguistic and cultural diversity; and • offers in each chapter critical questions to help readers build on the knowledge they have gained by analyzing the concepts further; classroom activities that provide suggestions for applying what they have learned to their own teaching context; and community activities suggesting projects beyond the classroom context, in settings ranging from the school or district to the state or national level. New times deserve new textbooks that engage teachers in viewing students’ cultural and linguistic differences in a more hopeful and critical way,and in changing classroom practices and school policies to promote the learning of all students. Although no easy answers are available to fix the problems and uncertainties teachers encounter every day, there are thoughtful ways to address them that respect teachers’ and other

Marxism, Cultural Studies and Sport $57.95 The cultural ubiquity, political prominence and economic significance of contemporary sport present fertile terrain for its critical socio-cultural analysis. From corporate and media dominated mega-events like the Olympic Games, to state programmes for nation-building and health promotion, to the cultural politics of race, gender, sexuality, age and disability, sport is so profoundly marked by relations of power that it lends itself to critique and deconstruction. Marxism, Cultural Studies and Sport brings together leading experts on sport to address these issues and to reflect on the continued appeal of sport to people across the globe, as well as on the forms of inequality that sport both produces and highlights. Including a Foreword by Harry Cleaver and Afterword by Michael Bérubé, this book assesses the impact of this work on the fields of ‘mainstream’ Marxism and cultural studies. Marxism, Cultural Studies and Sport is centred on three vital questions: Is Marxism still relevant for understanding sport in the twenty-first century? Has Marxism been preserved or transcended by cultural studies? What is the relationship between theory and intervention in the politics of sport? The result is a unique and diverse examination of modern sports culture. The first book published on the relationship between sport and Marxism for over twenty years, Marxism, Cultural Studies and Sport is an invaluable resource for students of sport sociology, Marxism, and cultural studiesat all levels.

Pedlar in Divinity: George Whitefield and the Transatlantic Revivals, 1737-1770 $28.95 A pioneer in the commercialization of religion, George Whitefield (1714-1770) is seen by many as the most powerful leader of the Great Awakening in America: through his passionate ministry he united local religious revivals into a national movement before there was a nation. An itinerant British preacher who spent much of his adult life in the American colonies, Whitefield was an immensely popular speaker. Crossing national boundaries and ignoring ecclesiastical controls, he preached outdoors or in public houses and guild halls. In London, crowds of more than thirty thousand gathered to hear him, and his audiences exceeded twenty thousand in Philadelphia and Boston. In this fresh interpretation of Whitefield and his age, Frank Lambert focuses not so much on the evangelist’s oratorical skills as on the marketing techniques that he borrowed from his contemporaries in the commercial world. What emerges is a fascinating account of the birth of consumer culture in the eighteenth century, especially the new advertising methods available to those selling goods and services–or salvation.Whitefield faced a problem similar to that of the new Atlantic merchants: how to reach an ever-expanding audience of anonymous strangers, most of whom he would never see face-to-face. To contact this mass “congregation,” Whitefield exploited popular print, especially newspapers. In addition, he turned to a technique later imitated by other evangelists such as Dwight L. Moody, Billy Sunday, and Billy Graham: the deployment of advance publicity teams to advertise his coming presentations. Immersed in commerce themselves, Whitefield’s auditors appropriated him as a well-publicized English import. Hepreached against the excesses and luxuries of the spreading consumer society, but he drew heavily on the new commercialism to explain his mission to himself and to his transatlantic audience.

Religion, Medicine and the Human Embryo in Tibet $150 This book explores the cultural history of embryology in Tibet, in culture, religion, art and literature, and what this reveals about its medicine and religion. Filling a significant gap in the literature this is the first in-depth exploration of Tibetan medical history in the English language. It reveals the prevalence of descriptions of the development of the human body – from conception to birth – found in all forms of Tibetan religious literature, as well as in medical texts and in art. By analysing stories of embryology, Frances Garrett explores questions of cultural transmission and adaptation: How did Tibetan writers adapt ideas inherited from India and China for their own purposes? What original views did they develop on the body, on gender, on creation, and on life itself? The transformations of embryological narratives over several centuries illuminate key turning points in Tibetan medical history, and its relationship with religious doctrine and practice. Embryology was a site for both religious and medical theorists to contemplate profound questions of being and becoming, where topics such as pharmacology and nosology were left to shape secular medicine. The author argues that, in terms of religion, stories of human development comment on embodiment, gender, socio-political hierarchy, religious ontology, and spiritual progress. Through the lens of embryology, this book examines how these concerns shift as Tibetan history moves through the formative ‘renaissance’ period of the twelfth through to the seventeenth centuries.

The Great Depression Is Our Lives. Busted Boomers and Identity Crises in Generation X, American Psycho and Fight Club $65.65 Used – Thesis (M.A.) aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Amerikanistik – Kultur und Landeskunde, Note: sehr gut, Technische Universit t Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, 47 Eintragungen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Englisch, Abstract: “We don’t have a great war in our generation, or a great depression, but we do, we have a great war of the spirit. We have a great revolution against the culture. The great depression is our lives. We have a spiritual depression.” This is what the nameless narra

The Great Depression Is Our Lives. Busted Boomers and Identity Crises in Generation X, American Psycho and Fight Club $113.92 Used – Thesis (M.A.) aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Amerikanistik – Kultur und Landeskunde, Note: sehr gut, Technische Universit t Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, 47 Eintragungen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Englisch, Abstract: “We don’t have a great war in our generation, or a great depression, but we do, we have a great war of the spirit. We have a great revolution against the culture. The great depression is our lives. We have a spiritual depression.” This is what the nameless narra

# Corporate Culture Tweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas to Help You Create a High Performing, Values Aligned Workplace That Employees Love $9.49 New – In “#CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01,” “S. Chris Edmonds” starts at the very beginning–by showing you how to recognize an organization’s culture and identify what a healthy workplace culture looks, acts, and sounds like. This may sound trivial, but it is not. Oftentimes, surface appearances are deceptive and you need to dig a little to learn the truth. An organization that appears healthy and happy may have large numbers of low-productivity, demotivated employees. Conversely an organizatio

# Corporate Culture Tweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas to Help You Create a High Performing, Values Aligned Workplace That Employees Love $9.49 Used – In “#CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01,” “S. Chris Edmonds” starts at the very beginning–by showing you how to recognize an organization’s culture and identify what a healthy workplace culture looks, acts, and sounds like. This may sound trivial, but it is not. Oftentimes, surface appearances are deceptive and you need to dig a little to learn the truth. An organization that appears healthy and happy may have large numbers of low-productivity, demotivated employees. Conversely an organizati

# Corporate Culture Tweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas to Help You Create a High Performing, Values Aligned Workplace That Employees Love $10.27 Used – In “#CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01,” “S. Chris Edmonds” starts at the very beginning–by showing you how to recognize an organization’s culture and identify what a healthy workplace culture looks, acts, and sounds like. This may sound trivial, but it is not. Oftentimes, surface appearances are deceptive and you need to dig a little to learn the truth. An organization that appears healthy and happy may have large numbers of low-productivity, demotivated employees. Conversely an organizati

# Corporate Culture Tweet Book01: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas to Help You Create a High Performing, Values Aligned Workplace That Employees Love $10.27 New – In “#CORPORATE CULTURE tweet Book01,” “S. Chris Edmonds” starts at the very beginning–by showing you how to recognize an organization’s culture and identify what a healthy workplace culture looks, acts, and sounds like. This may sound trivial, but it is not. Oftentimes, surface appearances are deceptive and you need to dig a little to learn the truth. An organization that appears healthy and happy may have large numbers of low-productivity, demotivated employees. Conversely an organizatio

”A kind of thing that might be”: Toward a poetics of new media. $49.99 This dissertation examines new media by taking as its starting point the definition offered by Lev Manovich, “the shift of all culture to computer culture”—new media are new not so much because they have not existed before but because they must adhere to the conventions of a computer. Media, according to Manovich, become programmable, and in their new programmability, along with a host of other implications and repercussions of that programmability, we human beings experience something new. Articulating that something remains no easy chore, and Manovich continually makes his case that “the language of new media” much resembles the language of that older medium, cinema. However, to nod in agreement with Manovich is not the present task; instead, I take Manovich and place his notion of new media in direct dialogue with rhetorical theorists Aristotle, Plato, Kenneth Burke, Barry Brummett, Jeffery Walker, Michel Foucault, and other writers and thinkers in order to pursue a portion of that “shift of all culture”: I ask, “If new media has a language, what is the poetics of that language?” In order to pursue an answer to this question, I take individual new media objects—the film Saving Private Ryan; the video game Medal of Honor: Frontline; the computer worm MyDoom; the media coverage of the 1996 presidential campaign trail, including the “Dean Scream”; the SanDisk’s cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Take Action against Alzheimer’s” campaign; the film The Manchurian Candidate; and the modern database—and analyze how they make meaning. In order to do this, I frequently reach back into antiquity, specifically into the early and predisciplinary areas of philosophy, rhetoric, and poetics.

”A kind of thing that might be”: Toward a poetics of new media. $49.99 This dissertation examines new media by taking as its starting point the definition offered by Lev Manovich, “the shift of all culture to computer culture”—new media are new not so much because they have not existed before but because they must adhere to the conventions of a computer. Media, according to Manovich, become programmable, and in their new programmability, along with a host of other implications and repercussions of that programmability, we human beings experience something new. Articulating that something remains no easy chore, and Manovich continually makes his case that “the language of new media” much resembles the language of that older medium, cinema. However, to nod in agreement with Manovich is not the present task; instead, I take Manovich and place his notion of new media in direct dialogue with rhetorical theorists Aristotle, Plato, Kenneth Burke, Barry Brummett, Jeffery Walker, Michel Foucault, and other writers and thinkers in order to pursue a portion of that “shift of all culture”: I ask, “If new media has a language, what is the poetics of that language?” In order to pursue an answer to this question, I take individual new media objects—the film Saving Private Ryan; the video game Medal of Honor: Frontline; the computer worm MyDoom; the media coverage of the 1996 presidential campaign trail, including the “Dean Scream”; the SanDisk’s cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Take Action against Alzheimer’s” campaign; the film The Manchurian Candidate; and the modern database—and analyze how they make meaning. In order to do this, I frequently reach back into antiquity, specifically into the early and predisciplinary areas of philosophy, rhetoric, and poetics.

”A sense of taste with a sense of place”: Coffee identities across the United States and El Salvador. $49.99 Salvadoran exports of specialty grade coffee increased from 8% to 30% of total coffee exports between 2002 and 2006 with the United States purchasing the lion’s share (Consejo Salvadoreno del Cafe 2007). Specialty coffee, a product that differentiates itself in the market in terms of quality and the emphasis placed on the singularity and traceability of its origins, has altered the ways in which producers and consumers of coffee identify themselves in relation to one another. “Taste” and “place” become tropes that allow us to understand the trajectory of coffee culture in time and space where culture is a “…historical product and historical force—shaped and shaping, socially constituted and socially constitutive” (Roseberry 1989:53). Coffee allows us to explore the construction of individual and collective identities amidst diverse experiences with capitalism and to consider what it means to be a producer and a consumer of commodities in a global context.

”A sense of taste with a sense of place”: Coffee identities across the United States and El Salvador. $49.99 Salvadoran exports of specialty grade coffee increased from 8% to 30% of total coffee exports between 2002 and 2006 with the United States purchasing the lion’s share (Consejo Salvadoreno del Cafe 2007). Specialty coffee, a product that differentiates itself in the market in terms of quality and the emphasis placed on the singularity and traceability of its origins, has altered the ways in which producers and consumers of coffee identify themselves in relation to one another. “Taste” and “place” become tropes that allow us to understand the trajectory of coffee culture in time and space where culture is a “…historical product and historical force—shaped and shaping, socially constituted and socially constitutive” (Roseberry 1989:53). Coffee allows us to explore the construction of individual and collective identities amidst diverse experiences with capitalism and to consider what it means to be a producer and a consumer of commodities in a global context.

”Gliding through our memories”: The performance of nostalgia in American musical theater. $49.99 American musical theater reverberates with both idealized and ironic representations of the past, with complex forms of unthinking, reassuring nostalgia and self-conscious anti-nostalgia. The American past, as the dominant setting for what is often called a uniquely “American” art form, becomes the vehicle whereby individual musicals both glorify and problematize American culture and values. At the same time, musical theater as a whole is riddled with either appreciation for or disaffection with the “golden age” inaugurated by Oklahoma! (1943). Musical theater needs its ghosts—the nostalgic memories of performances, tropes, and past icons—to reconfigure and fill in gaps in communal memory.;Methodologically, this study seeks to unify an archive fragmented between libretti, cast recordings, sporadic records of past performances, and traces of critical responses. One of the reasons for the persistence of nostalgia with American musicals is its fragmentary archive. Musicals perform a narrative through an articulation of prose, verse, music, and dance; none of these elements can be ignored in understanding a particular show. Study of each musical as a performative whole elucidates the contradictory ways in which nostalgia is performed.;This study examines the work of both nostalgia and anti-nostalgia in seven plays. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! has often been mistaken as a purely nostalgic work, although contemporaries conceived and appreciated it as a modern production redefining “musical theater.” David Henry Hwang’s 2002 revisal of one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s last musicals, Flower Drum Song, is compared to its original incarnation (1958), revealing two attempts not only to make musical theater relevant in a changing American culture, but also to look back to the musical comedies that Oklahoma! helped to overturn. The non-narrative revue format of Stephen Sondheim’s “anti-musical” Assassins (1991) displays the most resistance toward the golden age

”Nostalgia without memory”: A case study of American converts to Eastern Orthodoxy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. $49.99 This dissertation explores the ascribed social meanings and processes of conversion among contemporary American converts to Eastern Orthodoxy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Employing the ethnographic field methods of participant observation and interviewing at two primary fieldsites, a Greek Orthodox and Orthodox Church in America parish, I examine how converts, as choice-makers using consumer-like strategies and print/electronic media to study and compare religious options, reflect and effect change in communities commonly regarded in the United States as preserving the languages and customs of various immigrant groups from Eastern, Southeastern Europe, and the Middle East. Much of the existing scholarly literature on Eastern Orthodoxy in the United States characterizes it as an ancient, unchanging form of Christianity that is highly resistant to the conditions of what religion scholars refer to as the “spiritual marketplace” of expansive religious diversity and individual choice-making in regard to religious affiliation. Yet, through the lens of conversion, I chart how the language and methods of the “marketplace” are taken-for-granted elements of church life, engrained in the words and actions of Orthodox clerics and lifelong church members in addition to converts themselves. Drawing upon the work of sociologist Ann Swidler, I argue that the marketplace remains one of the most powerful “toolkits” or “cultural repertoires,” although by no means the only one, by which local Orthodox Christians in Pittsburgh have come to understand their religious lives and serves as a new means of gauging the influence and engagement of Orthodox Christianity with its surrounding American culture.

”Nostalgia without memory”: A case study of American converts to Eastern Orthodoxy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. $49.99 This dissertation explores the ascribed social meanings and processes of conversion among contemporary American converts to Eastern Orthodoxy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Employing the ethnographic field methods of participant observation and interviewing at two primary fieldsites, a Greek Orthodox and Orthodox Church in America parish, I examine how converts, as choice-makers using consumer-like strategies and print/electronic media to study and compare religious options, reflect and effect change in communities commonly regarded in the United States as preserving the languages and customs of various immigrant groups from Eastern, Southeastern Europe, and the Middle East. Much of the existing scholarly literature on Eastern Orthodoxy in the United States characterizes it as an ancient, unchanging form of Christianity that is highly resistant to the conditions of what religion scholars refer to as the “spiritual marketplace” of expansive religious diversity and individual choice-making in regard to religious affiliation. Yet, through the lens of conversion, I chart how the language and methods of the “marketplace” are taken-for-granted elements of church life, engrained in the words and actions of Orthodox clerics and lifelong church members in addition to converts themselves. Drawing upon the work of sociologist Ann Swidler, I argue that the marketplace remains one of the most powerful “toolkits” or “cultural repertoires,” although by no means the only one, by which local Orthodox Christians in Pittsburgh have come to understand their religious lives and serves as a new means of gauging the influence and engagement of Orthodox Christianity with its surrounding American culture.

”There’s some good karma up in here”: A case study of white school leadership in an urban context. $49.99 As educators work to improve achievement within the current policy environment of accountability and “subgroups,” their attention has been drawn to considerations of race, culture, and learning in schools. Yet few school leaders have the preparation or knowledge to assist teacher learning about these issues.;Theories of culturally relevant pedagogy focus on how teachers can teach subject matter in a culturally appropriate manner, and previous scholarship has considered culturally relevant pedagogy in relation to teaching and learning. This inquiry examines it in relation to leadership content knowledge. Critical race theory offers a lens through which to examine the relationship of beliefs and knowledge when considering race and racism in the American educational system and for further situating an examination of school leadership and cultural competency.;The research questions I address are: (1) What kind of perspective toward students is held by educators in the school? How do these perspectives connect with teaching, learning, and leadership? (2) How is culturally relevant pedagogy represented in the schools? How do school leaders foster or hinder CRP in their schools? (3) In which contexts and events in the practice of school leadership do issues of race, culture, and learning surface? How are the issues mediated by the principal and other school leaders?;This case study of three White principals reveals that they faced many issues of race, culture, and learning, yet tended to be colorblind and colormute. Even when they identified issues, they were reluctant to address them or without resources, thus ignoring situations that could have served as sites of teacher learning. Several White teachers held dynamic and nuanced asset perspectives toward children of color. New teachers in particular learn a “repertoire of racialized and ‘cultural’ comparisons” (Pollock, 2001) as a key component of belonging to their community, a repertoire that knowledgeable school

”There’s some good karma up in here”: A case study of white school leadership in an urban context. $49.99 As educators work to improve achievement within the current policy environment of accountability and “subgroups,” their attention has been drawn to considerations of race, culture, and learning in schools. Yet few school leaders have the preparation or knowledge to assist teacher learning about these issues.;Theories of culturally relevant pedagogy focus on how teachers can teach subject matter in a culturally appropriate manner, and previous scholarship has considered culturally relevant pedagogy in relation to teaching and learning. This inquiry examines it in relation to leadership content knowledge. Critical race theory offers a lens through which to examine the relationship of beliefs and knowledge when considering race and racism in the American educational system and for further situating an examination of school leadership and cultural competency.;The research questions I address are: (1) What kind of perspective toward students is held by educators in the school? How do these perspectives connect with teaching, learning, and leadership? (2) How is culturally relevant pedagogy represented in the schools? How do school leaders foster or hinder CRP in their schools? (3) In which contexts and events in the practice of school leadership do issues of race, culture, and learning surface? How are the issues mediated by the principal and other school leaders?;This case study of three White principals reveals that they faced many issues of race, culture, and learning, yet tended to be colorblind and colormute. Even when they identified issues, they were reluctant to address them or without resources, thus ignoring situations that could have served as sites of teacher learning. Several White teachers held dynamic and nuanced asset perspectives toward children of color. New teachers in particular learn a “repertoire of racialized and ‘cultural’ comparisons” (Pollock, 2001) as a key component of belonging to their community, a repertoire that knowledgeable school

’80s Gold $19.99 Beneath the flourish, extravagance, and pretension that saturated the pop charts during the ’80s lay a culture rich in innovation that brought about the rise of truly groundbreaking music and an indomitable spirit of independence, not to mention nationwide networks that fostered originality and valued substance over style. That side of things is nowhere documented in ’80s Gold. However, there was such an overabundance of highly polished, catchy tunes in such a wide variety of genres that it’s nearly impossible to document it all (though there have been more than enough earnest attempts) without leaving a sense of exhaustion. This two-disc, 33-song collection represents some of the best of the best of the decade, as every single song on here was a number one Billboard Hot 100 chart hit at one point or another. And to its credit, Universal presents a wide scope of sounds and styles here. Case in point: where else can one find Blondie sitting right next to Christopher Cross’ smooth “Sailing” anthem next to Diana Ross next to Rick Springfield and have it all make sense? There is literally something for everyone here, from new wave to new jack, and while it’s easy to point out all of the obvious omissions, the quality control is so high that it’s quite easy to forget about what’s missing and simply enjoy what’s here. Most fans of ’80s music will already have most of these tunes on other compilations, but those looking for an awesome starting reference point will find that ’80s Gold is an excellent edition to any pop collection. ~ Rob Theakston, Rovi

‘Don We Now Our Gay Apparel’ $8.2 Gay style actually sets trends. Its what straight people take fashion from. Tony WoodcockFrom the New Edwardians and muscle boys to Radical Drag and Genderfuck, gay mens dress has had a profound impact on fashion. However, it is easy to forget that, with few exceptions, gay men earlier in the century took great pains to conceal their sexual identity. Men such as Quentin Crisp, while highly influential, were far from the norm. Most gay men resorted to a number of subtle dress codes to identify themselves to other gay men — from Oscar Wildes famous green carnation, which was still being worn in the 1930s, through to suede shoes. Beginning with a look at the subcultural world of gay men in the early part of this century — particularly in New York and London — this fascinating book analyzes the trends in dress adopted by gay men as well as the challenge gay style has made to mainstream mens fashion. The importance of dress choice to the formation of sexual identity is highlighted, as is gay influence on punk and the fashion industry as a whole. The rise of new dress choices in the wake of gay liberation is analyzed with particular emphasis on the masculinization of gay dress. The importance of the body to gay culture is addressed, from the physique magazines of the 1950s, through to tattooing and body piercing, and their origins in the SM scene.Anyone interested in gay culture or the history of dress will find this book to be essential reading.

(Great) Employees Only: How Gifted Bosses Hire and De-Hire Their Way to Success $0.99 From (Great) Employees Only:”Let’s say we have two managers who, on the same day, take over identical teams. Both are bright and eager to excel. One has read all the management books on motivation; the other has just this book to go by. Within six months, the first manager will have increased productivity by ten, maybe twenty percent. The second boss, using the GEO system (that’s Great Employees Only), will have increased productivity by over 100 percent, while putting in one-third fewer hours at the office. Along the way, our second manager will have encountered less resistance, and will have made more friends, learned more, and had much more fun.”With lively language and entertaining stories, (Great) Employees Only reveals how gifted bosses hire, de-hire, and inspire, and shows you how to emulate their tactics to achieve stunning success. You’ll get an insider’s look at forty-eight insights developed from author Dale Dauten’s research into America’s most effective leaders, including what it takes to:Master the art of contrarian thinkingTap into the “underground” talent marketTransform employees into lifelong alliesReplace the act of “firing” with the graceful art of “de-hiring”Establish a culture that hires and de-hires for youCreate the set-up-to-be-a-hero syndromeEnjoy the benefits of effortless leadershipThis guide will show you how to do staffing right, letting you minimize your day-to-day managing and focus on the big issues of business. When you promote your best and get rid of the rest, great people will not only want to work for you, they’ll feel appreciated, valued, and motivated. The title says it all—the secret to success is (Great) Employees Only.Praise for (Great) Employees Only”Dauten’s work clearly soars ahead of his time. He is the Obi-Wan Kenobi of business consultants.”—Steve Chandler, author of The Story of

10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Imposter $14.87 Praise for 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read “Because of too much TV and too little decent schooling, too many Americans are unread in the classics that have defined our culture. That’s why Wiker’s 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read is so important: it provides a shopping list for those who want to understand what makes America and the West exceptional.”—Brett M. Decker, Editorial Page Editor, Washington Times “Benjamin Wiker illuminates some of the great books of our civilization with an insightful simplicity that is not only breathtaking but potentially life changing.”—Joseph Pearce, author of biographies of Chesterton, Belloc, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. TolkienPraise for 10 Books That Screwed Up the World “Benjamin Wiker has read the worst books in Western Civilization so you don’t have to. Professor Wiker’s poison pen portraits are great critical aids to analyzing some of the worst ideas that have ever contaminated Western Civilization. Professor Wiker recommends actually reading the books—but his own book is a whole lot more fun.”—Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Ph.D., author of How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization “If you want to know where Western civilization ran off the rails, read this book. And if you want to help get us back on track, buy extra copies and see what you can do to get them into doctor’s office waiting rooms, faculty lounges, and your local public library. Wiker has the goods on the authors of our current confusion about (among other things) human nature, morality, sex, economics, law, and government—this book will open many eyes.”—Elizabeth Kantor, Ph.D., Editor of the Conservative Book Club and author of The Politically Incorrect Guide ™ to English and American Literature

10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Imposter $3.24 Praise for 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read “Because of too much TV and too little decent schooling, too many Americans are unread in the classics that have defined our culture. That’s why Wiker’s 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read is so important: it provides a shopping list for those who want to understand what makes America and the West exceptional.”—Brett M. Decker, Editorial Page Editor, Washington Times “Benjamin Wiker illuminates some of the great books of our civilization with an insightful simplicity that is not only breathtaking but potentially life changing.”—Joseph Pearce, author of biographies of Chesterton, Belloc, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. TolkienPraise for 10 Books That Screwed Up the World “Benjamin Wiker has read the worst books in Western Civilization so you don’t have to. Professor Wiker’s poison pen portraits are great critical aids to analyzing some of the worst ideas that have ever contaminated Western Civilization. Professor Wiker recommends actually reading the books—but his own book is a whole lot more fun.”—Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Ph.D., author of How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization “If you want to know where Western civilization ran off the rails, read this book. And if you want to help get us back on track, buy extra copies and see what you can do to get them into doctor’s office waiting rooms, faculty lounges, and your local public library. Wiker has the goods on the authors of our current confusion about (among other things) human nature, morality, sex, economics, law, and government—this book will open many eyes.”—Elizabeth Kantor, Ph.D., Editor of the Conservative Book Club and author of The Politically Incorrect Guide ™ to English and American Literature

10,000 Years of Art $12.95 Following on from “The Art Book” (1994), “30,000 Years of Art” provides an original and accessible way of looking at art. On its publication in 2007, “The Daily Telegraph” described it as ‘a bold new publishing event that promises to redefine the parameters of art history’. In this mini format edition of the book, 500 great works of art from all periods and regions in the world have been carefully selected from the original book and are again arranged in chronological order, breaking through the usual geographical and cultural boundaries of art history to celebrate the vast range of human artistry across time and space. The book presents art in a way different from other art history compendia, revealing the diversity, or in many cases similarity, of man’s artistic achievements through time and around the globe. Ordered chronologically, the resulting timeline of works leads to compelling browsing: surprising juxtapositions offer intellectual pleasure and a sense of wonder and discovery. The selection of works from across the world, arranged in the sequence in which they were made, takes the reader on a global and historical journey, responding to such questions as ‘where does the earliest art appear?’ What were artists creating in China or Africa while Rembrandt was painting portraits in Leyden? How were similar subjects – equestrian themes, landscapes, religious scenes – manipulated by artists in Aztec Mexico and Medieval Europe? While artworks from ancient Greece or the European Renaissance or pre-Columbian Americas will be interspersed with contemporaneous works created in Africa, India or Japan, an extraction of the Greek or Renaissance or American works could stand alone asan essential abridgement of the finest art of that period or culture. The selection of works is non-hierarchical and includes both fine and decorative arts – most commonly painting and sculpture, but also textiles, masks, ceramics and jewellery. Primarily functional arts (furniture,

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100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art $11.95 Used – What woman can resist imagining herself in a beautiful designer dress? Here, for the first time ever, are 100 fabulous gowns from the permanent collection of the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, each of which is a reminder of the ways fashion reflects the broader culture that created it.Featuring designs by Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Madame Gres, Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and many others, this one-of-a-kind collec

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100 Greatest Science Inventions of All Time $11.31 This ready reference presents fascinating facts about 100 amazing inventions, a panoramic overview of the history of science, and a collection of engaging reads.Inventions are the stuff of dreams, quickly gaining widespread use, becoming central to culture, and ultimately changing our lives. They teach us a great deal about creativity and scientific principles, and, of course, the power of invention is of utmost importance in today’s world of technology and innovation. Focusing on the 100 most significant scientific inventions of all time, this ready reference presents fascinating facts about amazing inventions, a panoramic overview of the history of science, an introduction to some of the most important inventors in history, and a collection of engaging reads. Each entry, arranged chronologically according to when the invention was made, contains information on what the invention is, who the inventor was, and how the invention was created. It also provides the historical context of the invention, its significance today, and information on resources for further reading/research. More than two millennia’s worth of inventions are covered, ranging from the practical (clock, eyeglasses) to the everyday (measuring spoons, ball point pen), the life-saving (antiseptic, chemotherapy), and the mind-boggling (the number zero, cloning). By covering inventions throughout history, rather than just the 20th and 21st centuries, and presenting information comprehensible to young readers, this book fills a gap in the literature. It is a wonderful resource for student research and reports; can easily be used for read-alouds or as an introduction to teaching units on inventions; as well as a solid general reference on inventors and inventions. Grades 4-9 (adaptable to other levels).

100 People Who Are Screwing Up America: (and Al Franken Is #37) $13.99 Bernard Goldberg takes dead aim at the America Bashers (the cultural elites who look down their snobby noses at “ordinary” Americans and detest so much of what this country is about)…the Hollywood Blowhards (incredibly ditzy celebrities who think they’re smart just because they’re famous)…the TV Schlockmeisters (including the one whose show has been compared to a churning mass of maggots devouring rotten meat)…the Intellectual Thugs (big-wigs at some of our best colleges, whose views run the gamut from left-wing to far left-wing)…and many more.Goldberg names names, profiling the villains in his rogues’ gallery, one by one, from 100 down to 1 – and yes, you-know-who is #37. But Goldberg doesn’t just round up the usual suspects we have come to know and detest. He also exposes some of the people who operate away from the limelight but still manage to pull a lot of strings and do all sorts of harm to our culture.100 People Who Are Screwing Up America is…

100 People Who Are Screwing Up America: (and Al Franken Is #37) $9.99 Bernard Goldberg takes dead aim at the America Bashers (the cultural elites who look down their snobby noses at “ordinary” Americans and detest so much of what this country is about)…the Hollywood Blowhards (incredibly ditzy celebrities who think they’re smart just because they’re famous)…the TV Schlockmeisters (including the one whose show has been compared to a churning mass of maggots devouring rotten meat)…the Intellectual Thugs (big-wigs at some of our best colleges, whose views run the gamut from left-wing to far left-wing)…and many more.Goldberg names names, profiling the villains in his rogues’ gallery, one by one, from 100 down to 1 – and yes, you-know-who is #37. But Goldberg doesn’t just round up the usual suspects we have come to know and detest. He also exposes some of the people who operate away from the limelight but still manage to pull a lot of strings and do all sorts of harm to our culture.100 People Who Are Screwing Up America is…

100 People Who Are Screwing Up America: (and Al Franken Is #37) $14.95 Bernard Goldberg takes dead aim at the America Bashers (the cultural elites who look down their snobby noses at “ordinary” Americans and detest so much of what this country is about)…the Hollywood Blowhards (incredibly ditzy celebrities who think they’re smart just because they’re famous)…the TV Schlockmeisters (including the one whose show has been compared to a churning mass of maggots devouring rotten meat)…the Intellectual Thugs (big-wigs at some of our best colleges, whose views run the gamut from left-wing to far left-wing)…and many more.Goldberg names names, profiling the villains in his rogues’ gallery, one by one, from 100 down to 1 – and yes, you-know-who is #37. But Goldberg doesn’t just round up the usual suspects we have come to know and detest. He also exposes some of the people who operate away from the limelight but still manage to pull a lot of strings and do all sorts of harm to our culture.100 People Who Are Screwing Up America is…

100 Years of Pragmatism: William James’s Revolutionary Philosophy $21.2 William James claimed that his Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking would prove triumphant and epoch-making. Today, after more than 100 years, how is pragmatism to be understood? What has been its cultural and philosophical impact? Is it a crucial resource for current problems and for life and thought in the future? John J. Stuhr and the distinguished contributors to this multidisciplinary volume address these questions, situating them in personal, philosophical, political, American, and global contexts. Engaging James in original ways, these 11 essays probe and extend the significance of pragmatism as they focus on four major, overlapping themes: pragmatism and American culture; pragmatism as a method of thinking and settling disagreements; pragmatism as theory of truth; and pragmatism as a mood, attitude, or temperament.

100 Years of Pragmatism: William James’s Revolutionary Philosophy $24.95 William James claimed that his Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking would prove triumphant and epoch-making. Today, after more than 100 years, how is pragmatism to be understood? What has been its cultural and philosophical impact? Is it a crucial resource for current problems and for life and thought in the future? John J. Stuhr and the distinguished contributors to this multidisciplinary volume address these questions, situating them in personal, philosophical, political, American, and global contexts. Engaging James in original ways, these 11 essays probe and extend the significance of pragmatism as they focus on four major, overlapping themes: pragmatism and American culture; pragmatism as a method of thinking and settling disagreements; pragmatism as theory of truth; and pragmatism as a mood, attitude, or temperament.

1000 Questions about Canada: Places, People, Things and Ideas a Question-And-Answer Book on Canadian Facts and Culture $2.2 Used – Is the dollar bill still legal tender? Who were the “Symphony Six?” What is the “monkey-in-the-hat stamp”? These are just some of the questions that are asked — and answered — in 1000 Questions About Canada.

1000 Questions about Canada: Places, People, Things and Ideas a Question-And-Answer Book on Canadian Facts and Culture $1.55 Used – Is the dollar bill still legal tender? Who were the “Symphony Six?” What is the “monkey-in-the-hat stamp”? These are just some of the questions that are asked — and answered — in 1000 Questions About Canada.

1001 People Who Made America $0.88 Who are the pivotal figures in American history—the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? In this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation’s earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who’s who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure’s historical significance. Featured personalities range from Jesse James to Al Capone, Harriet Beecher Stowe to Betty Friedan, George Washington to George W. Bush, Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr., Stephen Foster to Elvis, John L. Sullivan to Muhammad Ali, Edwin Booth to Marlon Brando, Washington Irving to Thomas Pynchon, Jacob Aster to Bill Gates. Axelrod’s writing is packed with information and insight, giving readers a deeper understanding of what it means to be an American. The appealing design and easy-to-read format invite browsing and make this book a great gift for history buffs and all thoughtful Americans.

1001 People Who Made America $9.95 Who are the pivotal figures in American history—the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? In this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation’s earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who’s who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure’s historical significance. Featured personalities range from Jesse James to Al Capone, Harriet Beecher Stowe to Betty Friedan, George Washington to George W. Bush, Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr., Stephen Foster to Elvis, John L. Sullivan to Muhammad Ali, Edwin Booth to Marlon Brando, Washington Irving to Thomas Pynchon, Jacob Aster to Bill Gates. Axelrod’s writing is packed with information and insight, giving readers a deeper understanding of what it means to be an American. The appealing design and easy-to-read format invite browsing and make this book a great gift for history buffs and all thoughtful Americans.

1001 People Who Made America $9.95 Who are the pivotal figures in American history—the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? In this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation’s earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who’s who of American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and pop culture, along with concise explanations of each figure’s historical significance. Featured personalities range from Jesse James to Al Capone, Harriet Beecher Stowe to Betty Friedan, George Washington to George W. Bush, Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr., Stephen Foster to Elvis, John L. Sullivan to Muhammad Ali, Edwin Booth to Marlon Brando, Washington Irving to Thomas Pynchon, Jacob Aster to Bill Gates. Axelrod’s writing is packed with information and insight, giving readers a deeper understanding of what it means to be an American. The appealing design and easy-to-read format invite browsing and make this book a great gift for history buffs and all thoughtful Americans.

1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the South $23.71 New – The Confederate States. The Cotton Kingdom. The Sahara of the Bozart. The Bible Belt. However it is defined, the South is the most intriguing–and misunderstood–region of the country. In this collection of 1,001 short, eminently readable essays, John and Dale Reed illuminate every nook and cranny of this fertile land and culture, clarifying with an authoritative but humorous touch what everyone should know about the South–but probably doesn’t. 400 photos.

1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the South $19.57 New – The Confederate States. The Cotton Kingdom. The Sahara of the Bozart. The Bible Belt. However it is defined, the South is the most intriguing–and misunderstood–region of the country. In this collection of 1,001 short, eminently readable essays, John and Dale Reed illuminate every nook and cranny of this fertile land and culture, clarifying with an authoritative but humorous touch what everyone should know about the South–but probably doesn’t. 400 photos.

101 American Customs : Understanding Language and Culture through Common Practices $11 What is sold at garage sales? Why does no one get wet at a bridal shower? For non-native speakers,here’s a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the expressions related to them. Customs are explained,one to a page,with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. Topics range from age-old traditions,such as shaking hands and bachelor parties,to more modern American practices—coupon clipping,TV dinners,and tailgate parties.

101 American Customs: Understanding Language and Culture Through Common Practices $1.93 New – What is sold at garage sales? Why does no one get wet at a bridal shower? For non-native speakers, here’s a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the expressions related to them. Customs are explained, one to a page, with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. Topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern American practices – coupon clipping, TV dinners, and tailgate parties.

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101 American Customs: Understanding Language and Culture Through Common Practices $6.43 New – What is sold at garage sales? Why does no one get wet at a bridal shower? For non-native speakers, here’s a humorous approach to understanding common American customs and the expressions related to them. Customs are explained, one to a page, with conversational examples and whimsical cartoons. Topics range from age-old traditions, such as shaking hands and bachelor parties, to more modern American practices – coupon clipping, TV dinners, and tailgate parties.

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101 Recipes for Making Wild Wines at Home: A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers $15.25 Wild wines around the world have been created since the dawn of time, with nearly every civilization and culture on earth developing their own means of fermenting and distilling various fruits and grains into aromatic, strong spirited drinks that have graced the tables of kings and peasants alike. Making your own wild wines, using some of the most popular recipes in the world can be a fun, highly rewarding project that allows you to take full control of the taste and body of your favorite dinner side drink.This book will show you more than 100 recipes for wild wines, using the best herbs, fruits, and flowers to create some of the most beloved drinks in the world for you and your friends and family. The basics of wild wine recipes are laid out here in great detail, providing you with everything you need to know to both understand and start making your own wines in no time. You will be shown the basic information or dozens of varieties of herbs, fruits and flowers, including how they are best used in wine recipes, what you need to do to them to prepare them, and how they will taste, feel, look, and smell in a finished product. You will learn what you can do to promote the integrity of your wine and how many different ways there are to vary the aspects of both white and red wild wines without sacrificing taste. After learning the basics of wild wine making, you will be shown through the process of making each of 101 different recipes that have been received well around the world. Expert interviews have been conducted and included to provide you with insight into special tips and tricks you can utilize to perfect your wines and to ensure the best possible wine is produced every time. For every aspiring amateur wine maker out there, this book is an absolute must. 

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Judaism: Beliefs, Practices, Customs, And Traditions $9.95 What’s the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You’ll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture-from the significance of the Torah and Talmud, to the importance of holidays and the meaning of religious objects and symbols. You’ll also find out about: • Major Biblical events that have shaped Jewish history and tradition • Judaism’s concept of God, the soul, and the afterlife • The structure of Jewish liturgy and prayer services • The Ten Statements, and other Jewish laws • Practices associated with life milestones • Language, literature, food, and other cultural elements Thoughtful and engaging, this portable volume packs in a wealth of fascinating, detailed information that is sure to leave you with a deepened appreciation for this rich tradition. Richard D. Bank, author of Why Be Jewish and How to Do It, is president of Philadelphia Children’s Folkshul, and former vice-chair of the adult board of the Philadelphia Region B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. James B. Wiggins, Ph.D. taught Religious Studies at Syracuse University. He is director of The Inter-Religious Council of Central New York, the longest standing inter-religious organization in its area.

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Judaism: Beliefs, Practices, Customs, And Traditions $0.01 What’s the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You’ll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture-from the significance of the Torah and Talmud, to the importance of holidays and the meaning of religious objects and symbols. You’ll also find out about: • Major Biblical events that have shaped Jewish history and tradition • Judaism’s concept of God, the soul, and the afterlife • The structure of Jewish liturgy and prayer services • The Ten Statements, and other Jewish laws • Practices associated with life milestones • Language, literature, food, and other cultural elements Thoughtful and engaging, this portable volume packs in a wealth of fascinating, detailed information that is sure to leave you with a deepened appreciation for this rich tradition. Richard D. Bank, author of Why Be Jewish and How to Do It, is president of Philadelphia Children’s Folkshul, and former vice-chair of the adult board of the Philadelphia Region B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. James B. Wiggins, Ph.D. taught Religious Studies at Syracuse University. He is director of The Inter-Religious Council of Central New York, the longest standing inter-religious organization in its area.

111 Questions on Islam: Samir Khalil Samir on Islam and the West $16.95 The terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, the Afghan conflict, waves of migration and the presence of twelve million Muslims in the European Union: these are just a few of the things that have helped contribute to a growing interest in Islam, its culture, and its followers. They awaken old and new questions about a religious, cultural, and political reality that 1,200,000,000 people consider themselves a part of. This book is the result of a series of extended interviews between an internationally acclaim expert on Islam and two journalists who have dedicated themselves for many years to studying key themes of Islam and analyzing the coexistence between people of different faiths and cultures. How was Islam born? What does the Koran represent for Muslims? What relationship has developed between Islam and violence, between Islamic culture and the West? How can a real integration of Islam take place in European societies? What are the conditions for a constructive encounter between Christians and Muslims? Samir Khalil Samir-one of the world’s leading experts on Islam-responds to these questions in an in-depth interview that can help one learn and judge for oneself, without prejudice or naivete. This is a contribution in the spirit of the realism needed in order to build adequate ways of living with those who have become our new neighbors.

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1220s Disestablishments $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1220 Disestablishments, 1221 Disestablishments, 1224 Disestablishments, 1225 Disestablishments, 1226 Disestablishments, 1227 Disestablishments, Western Xia, Kediri, Kingdom of Mapungubwe, Ugandi County, Order of Monfragüe, Arlon, Lääne County, Kingdom of Thessalonica, Lý Dynasty, Taifa of Denia, Talava, Nurmekund, Sakala County, Alempois, Revala, Harjumaa, Taifa of Baeza, Jogentagana, Vaiga, Soopoolitse, Mõhu. Excerpt: item Mapungubwe Kingdom of Mapungubwe item Mapungubwe Hill item Capital : Mapungubwe item Language(s) : Shona-iKalanga item Religion : Cult of Mwari item Political structure : Kingdom item President : Unknown (first) item Unknown (last) item History : item – K2 culture moves to Mapungubwe Hill: 975 item – Mapungubwe Hill abandoned and travels to different places: 1220 Historical states in present-day South Africa item 1600-1700 item 1700-1800 item 1800-1850 item 1850-1875 item 1875-1900 item 1900-present item more The Kingdom of Mapungubwe (1075-1220) was pre-colonial Southern African state located at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers (22°2 S 29°36 E / 22.033°S 29.6°E / -22.033; 29.6), south of Great Zimbabwe . It marked the center of a pre-Shona kingdom which covered parts of modern-day Botswana and Zimbabwe and South Africa . The kingdom was the first stage in a development that would culminate in the creation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe in the 13th century. Origin The kingdom of Mapungubwe came from a Bantu cattle culture. The largest settlement from what has been dubbed Leopold s Kopje culture is known as K2 and was the immediate predecessor to the settlement of Mapungubwe. The people from K2 were attracted to the Shashi-Limpopo area, likely because it provided

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15 Days of Prayer with Saint Jeanne Jugan $9.98 Used – Through a series of imaginary conversations, Rev. Michel Lafon introduces us to the life and spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. As one who gave herself entirely to God and the aged poor, Jeanne Jugan is a friend and patron of the elderlybut she is more than that. In our materialistic culture she calls us to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide. She challenges young people to refuse God nothing in following his call. No matter what

15 Days of Prayer with Saint Jeanne Jugan $10.63 New – Through a series of imaginary conversations, Rev. Michel Lafon introduces us to the life and spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. As one who gave herself entirely to God and the aged poor, Jeanne Jugan is a friend and patron of the elderlybut she is more than that. In our materialistic culture she calls us to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide. She challenges young people to refuse God nothing in following his call. No matter what

15 Days of Prayer with Saint Jeanne Jugan $10.73 Used – Through a series of imaginary conversations, Rev. Michel Lafon introduces us to the life and spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. As one who gave herself entirely to God and the aged poor, Jeanne Jugan is a friend and patron of the elderlybut she is more than that. In our materialistic culture she calls us to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide. She challenges young people to refuse God nothing in following his call. No matter what

15 Days of Prayer with Saint Jeanne Jugan $10 New – Through a series of imaginary conversations, Rev. Michel Lafon introduces us to the life and spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. As one who gave herself entirely to God and the aged poor, Jeanne Jugan is a friend and patron of the elderlybut she is more than that. In our materialistic culture she calls us to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide. She challenges young people to refuse God nothing in following his call. No matter what

15 Days of Prayer with Saint Jeanne Jugan $10 New – Through a series of imaginary conversations, Rev. Michel Lafon introduces us to the life and spirituality of St. Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor. As one who gave herself entirely to God and the aged poor, Jeanne Jugan is a friend and patron of the elderlybut she is more than that. In our materialistic culture she calls us to live the Beatitudes, trusting that God will provide. She challenges young people to refuse God nothing in following his call. No matter what

1644 In International Relations $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Flag (18901912) The Qing Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: Qng Cháo; Wade-Giles: Ch’ing ch’ao; IPA: ; Manchu: , Von Möllendorff: Daicing gurun), also known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the last ruling dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 (with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917). It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China. The dynasty was founded by the Manchu clan Aisin Gioro in what is today northeast China (also known as Manchuria). Starting in 1644 it expanded into China proper and its surrounding territories, establishing the Empire of the Great Qing (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Dà Qng Guó; Wade-Giles: Ta Ch’ing Kuo, or simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Dà Qng Dì Guó; Wade-Giles: Ta Ch’ing Ti Kuo). Complete pacification of China was accomplished around 1683 under the Kangxi Emperor. Originally established as the Later Jin Dynasty (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: hòu jn) Amaga Aisin Gurun () in 1616, it changed its name to “Qing”, meaning “clear” or “pellucid” in 1636. In 1644 Beijing was sacked by a coalition of rebel forces led by Li Zicheng, a minor Ming official turned leader of the peasant revolt. The last Ming Emperor Chongzhen committed suicide when the city fell, marking the official end of the dynasty. The Manchus then allied with Ming Dynasty general Wu Sangui and seized control of Beijing and overthrew Li’s short-lived Shun Dynasty. During its reign the Qing Dynasty became highly integrated with Chinese culture. The dynasty reached its height in the 18th century, during which both territory and population were increased. However, its military power

1830-1848: The End of Metaphysics as a Transformation of Culture $38.25 Used – The question of ‘the end of metaphysics’ is generally considered as a central issue concerning the nature and significance of “philosophy as such,” and, accordingly, as belonging to the realm of ‘pure’ or ‘fundamental’ philosophy. By contrast, this book investigates to what extent the end of metaphysics might be related to specific influences from outside philosophy. Focusing on the period between 1830 and 1848, it argues that metaphysics was not so much challenged by internal philosophic

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1830-1848: The End of Metaphysics as a Transformation of Culture $130.95 New – The question of ‘the end of metaphysics’ is generally considered as a central issue concerning the nature and significance of “philosophy as such,” and, accordingly, as belonging to the realm of ‘pure’ or ‘fundamental’ philosophy. By contrast, this book investigates to what extent the end of metaphysics might be related to specific influences from outside philosophy. Focusing on the period between 1830 and 1848, it argues that metaphysics was not so much challenged by internal philosophica

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1950s Plastics Design: Everyday Elegance $5.95 This newly revised book presents a factual discussion of the wide variety of colorful and popular plastics housewares made between 1945 and 1960. Wonderful advertisements that announced to the world what new designs were possible with this experimental material are shown. Many color photographs of today’s highly collectible plastics objects demonstrate the variety of colors and useful forms that were manufactured. Vinyl, Lucite, Melamine and Formica, to name but a few, have become common household names since their introduction in this era. Here are chairs, tables, dishes, cups, radios, lampshades, draperies, cooking containers, car interiors, floors and more-all made of plastics. A very useful Collectors’ Guide, providing information about all the major manufacturers and trade names, is organized by product types for easy reference. For 1950s families with small budgets and small homes, the “magic” of plastics chemistry promised unprecedented practical benefits mingled with the glamour and drama of sleek modern forms. At last, plastics had stepped out of the kitchen and bath to enter almost every area of home design. In a single decade, plastics had won favor among an astonishingly diverse groupÑfrom dimestore shoppers and young marrieds to gifted designers and prestigious proponents of affordable good design. In tracing plastic’s whirlwind rise from wartime sham to postwar miracle, this book explores not only the history of an important segment of 1950s collectibles but also the history of a culture redefining its way of life.

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2012: Extinction or Utopia: Doomsday Prophecies Explored $16.95 Is 2012 the end of the world as we know it? From 2012 to global warming to worldwide pandemics, doomsday scenarios play an increasingly large role in our lives. Do any of these apocalyptic scenarios pose a real, urgent risk? Why does our modern culture continue to embrace these bleak beliefs, and how are they affecting our world?Separating hype from truth, J. Allan Danelek scrutinizes the ancient Mayan calendar’s end date of 2012 and takes a hard look at whether it spells the end of the world—or a new beginning. Danelek also delves into other doomsday beliefs past and present, from biblical end-times prophecies to biological warfare, and discusses the predictions of world-famous prophets such as Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce.With piercing logic, Danelek objectively explores the apocalyptic threats that have captured our imagination . . . and reveals startling insights about what kind of future—dire or dazzling—awaits humanity.

2012: Extinction or Utopia: Doomsday Prophecies Explored $16.95 Is 2012 the end of the world as we know it? From 2012 to global warming to worldwide pandemics, doomsday scenarios play an increasingly large role in our lives. Do any of these apocalyptic scenarios pose a real, urgent risk? Why does our modern culture continue to embrace these bleak beliefs, and how are they affecting our world?Separating hype from truth, J. Allan Danelek scrutinizes the ancient Mayan calendar’s end date of 2012 and takes a hard look at whether it spells the end of the world—or a new beginning. Danelek also delves into other doomsday beliefs past and present, from biblical end-times prophecies to biological warfare, and discusses the predictions of world-famous prophets such as Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce.With piercing logic, Danelek objectively explores the apocalyptic threats that have captured our imagination . . . and reveals startling insights about what kind of future—dire or dazzling—awaits humanity.

2013 Mayan Sunrise: Your Guide to Spiritual Awakening Beyond 2012 $14.95 WHAT WILL 2013 BRING?Many believe the world will end December 21, 2012. Is it true? When Mayan elders are asked about the end of their ancient calendar on that date, they simply smile and say, “It is the return of more light.”In 2013 Mayan Sunrise, Sri Ram Kaa and Kira Raa take you from the peaks of Machu Pichu and the headwaters of the Ganges to the highlands of Guatemala and deep into the heart of Mayan culture. They pass along the wisdom of the high priests of the Maya, who are aware this is a hinge moment. In a time when the ecosystem is damaged beyond repair and with the world in crisis, the Maya know that a disruptive transition is near. They look to the beginning of a new era when humanity will return to a state of exquisite balance and harmony.As global chaos escalates toward the supposed end date, you have a choice–fear or awakening. Now is your opportunity:•Are you aware of the future?•How and where is your path ahead?•Are you open to trusting your inner wisdom?•Are you ready for your Mayan sunrise?

2013 Mayan Sunrise: Your Guide to Spiritual Awakening Beyond 2012 $6.96 WHAT WILL 2013 BRING?Many believe the world will end December 21, 2012. Is it true? When Mayan elders are asked about the end of their ancient calendar on that date, they simply smile and say, “It is the return of more light.”In 2013 Mayan Sunrise, Sri Ram Kaa and Kira Raa take you from the peaks of Machu Pichu and the headwaters of the Ganges to the highlands of Guatemala and deep into the heart of Mayan culture. They pass along the wisdom of the high priests of the Maya, who are aware this is a hinge moment. In a time when the ecosystem is damaged beyond repair and with the world in crisis, the Maya know that a disruptive transition is near. They look to the beginning of a new era when humanity will return to a state of exquisite balance and harmony.As global chaos escalates toward the supposed end date, you have a choice–fear or awakening. Now is your opportunity:•Are you aware of the future?•How and where is your path ahead?•Are you open to trusting your inner wisdom?•Are you ready for your Mayan sunrise?

20th Century Popular Culture In Museums And Libraries $11.2 Although libraries and museums for many centuries have taken the lead, under one rational or another, in recovering, storing, and displaying various kinds of culture of their periods, lately, as the gap between elite and popular culture has apparently widened, these repositories of artifacts of the present for the future have tended to drift more and more to what many people call the aesthetically pleasing elements of our culture. The degree to which our libraries and museums have ignored our culture is terrifying, when one scans the documents and artifacts of our time which, if history in any wise repeats itself, will in the immediate and distant future become valuable indices of our present culture to future generations. As Professor Schroeder dramatically states it, “No doubt about it, it is the contemporary popular culture that is the endangered species.”     The essays in this book investigate the reasons for present-day neglect of popular culture materials and chart the various routes by which conscientious and insightful librarians and museum directors can correct this disastrous oversight.  

20th Century Type Remix $3.12 New – This Book is what it says — a remix of Lewis Blackwell’s critically acclaimed Twentieth-Century Type. Analysing, editing and augmenting his own text and choice of images, Blackwell provides a radically new assessment of the cutting-edge culture of typographicled design in the late twentieth century. This book challenges the concept of how typographic communication works today, but in doing so strengthen its ties with the traditions of the past. An introductory essay shows how current crea