Society & Social Sciences Books

This edited anthology offers a collection of essays that each look at various types of wayfinding. Together they explore a variety of wayfinding tools and techniques and their applications, as well as ways of keeping track of the construction of worlds...

This book, first published in 1974, was a significant contribution to the comparative sociology of the family at the time, providing an exercise in methodology in which the aim has been to evolve ways of documenting and comparing two major aspects...

First published in 1984, this title presents findings from a study of remarried couples in Sheffield between 1976 and 1979. Including case studies from the families involved, it also discusses marriage as a social institution and some of the main...

This book reintroduces the work of Florian Znaniecki (1882-1958) as an innovative constructor of modern sociology who viewed the processes of modernity through the prism of culture, and rediscovers his relational thought on the emergence and...

This book enables readers to discover their inner creative DNA by providing a strong dose of the four elements of the Creative Matrix -Interrogation, Information, Interpretation, and Inspiration. It generates a personal ideation system that produces...

Originally published in 1988, the author makes a new appraisal of the family in society today. Comprehensive in its range of material and straightforward in style, the book represents his thoughts on the family and marriage in Britain in the 1980s.

First published in 1979, this book presents the findings of a study into the characteristics of those who divorce. Certain childhood, adolescent, pre-marital and marital characteristics and experiences of a random sample of men and women who...

Originally published in 1986, this study of the origins and early development of family conciliation services in Britain outlines their philosophy, methods of work and reported results, illustrated with case examples.

The word "lovemap" was first used by Dr. John Money in lectures at Johns Hopkins University in 1980 to symbolize "the neutral template expressed in every individual's sexuoerotic fantasies and practices." The word connotes our often subconscious pattern...

What makes some cities great and others just ordinary? How can we make sure that we are doing our best to shape Canada's cities so that they are wonderful places to live and work for people who are poor or rich, young or old, recently-arrived or First...

Complete with historic photographs and actual advertisements from both women seeking husbands and males seeking brides, this book includes stories of courageous mail order brides and their exploits as well as stories of the marriage brokers, mercenary...

The Bookkeeping Practice BluePrint is the sequel to acclaimed book, The Strategic Bookkeeper by Jeannie Savage, author, speaker, mother and CEO of The Strategic Bookkeeper. Continuing on from the worldwide success of her first book, Jeannie unfurls a...

What happens when blunt meets gezelligheid?Armed with good intentions and a broken bike, Dimitrios and Eleni - a Greek couple new to the Netherlands - join countless internationals stumbling through kringverjaardags, King's Day chaos, and the...

College is a powerful and transformative season, but being Black at a predominantly white institution comes with challenges that many students aren't prepared for. The culture is different, the pressure is real, and sometimes it feels like you have to...

In Dispelling the Binary, lucid compiles 30 years of rebirthing-practice and 20+ years of dedicated teaching of trauma-informed yoga and tantric lineages in an easy-to-read volume that is part memoir, part practice manual and self help workbook, to help...

In Where the Valley Widens, Lindsey Williams explores classroom life and the daunting realities that both students and teachers face in our schools. Young and idealistic, Mrs. Williams begins her journey in a rural elementary school as the newly hired...

A True Medical Mystery Memoir That Dares to Ask: What if the mind wasn't lost-just waiting to be heard?Diagnosed with terminal dementia. Bedbound. Hallucinating. Given just weeks to live. Everyone believed Ginger Smith's story was over. They were wrong...

Welcome to my book, specifically tailored for parents and teenagers who are seeking to understand the devastating consequences of fentanyl overdoses and the impact of this administration's open Southern border on the loss of my son. In the pages that...

In 1997, Titanic wasn't just a movie-it was a cultural tsunami. For one young woman, stepping into the theater that day wasn't just about watching a film; it was about stepping into a world that would help define the rest of her life.Caught in the...

Operation Rising Lion 2025: Israel's Strike on Iran's Nuclear ProgramOn June 13, 2025, at 0400 hours local time, Israel executed the most audacious preemptive military operation in modern history. Operation Rising Lion 2025 represents not merely a...

In the mountain village of Han-Nuk, silence is sacred and caste is law. A child begins to hear whispers no one else can - voices rising from water, from stone, from something waiting beneath the ancient Well House. As the village prepares for a sacred...

Ils l'ont kidnappée pour la protéger. Maintenant, ils veulent la faire leur. Une romance reverse harem épicée avec un twist de mauvais garçons bikers, cette série de romance contemporaine à combustion rapide vous tiendra en haleine ! Parfait pour les...

Les vampires rencontrent la chasseuse dans cette série de romance paranormale reverse harem à combustion rapide qui vous tiendra en haleine. Parfaite pour les fans de Laurell K. Hamilton, Jaymin Eve et Felicity Heaton.Des vampires sexy au caractère bien...

This book offers an original analysis of the primacy of media spectacle in the politics, social history, and major events of the 21st century which highlights the importance of critical analysis and interpretation of broadcasting, the Internet, and...

Dissociative Identity Disorder isn't a myth. It isn't a spectacle. It's a survival strategy.The Shape of Survival is an introduction to DID written by people who live it-systems who've spent years navigating life in a world that rarely understands what...

Through a series of real life stories, Lucy inspires you to expedite your personal development journey and live your best life by design.From China to America, from failed acting audition frustrations to alignment, from loneliness and stress to a life of...

On a beautiful, hot summer day in 1982, I came face-to-face with my new client in federal prison, inmate Joseph George Helmich - convicted Soviet Spy.Helmich was a warrant officer in the U.S. Army with a specialty in cryptography. He received,...

A candid assessment of how America's once great democracy turned rogue, its consequences, and a definitive blueprint to fix it.The author makes a compelling and irrefutable case for how the U.S. Constitution has been compromised, corrupted, and now...

Can biotech conquer death? And if so, what would it mean for us as individual human beings, for societies and for the planet? A brilliant, thoughtful book on how ending aging will change everything.

'Environmental Problem-Solving' offers a self-paced curriculum for college and university students who want to learn the basic techniques government agencies, citizen action groups, corporations and research institutions use to solve pressing...

The chapters in this book explores a range of issues across Higher Education including reparations, allyship, soft power, academic publishing and the politics of race within the university; together they represent an argument for the necessity of...

"Nature's Revelations of Character; or, Physiognomy Illustrated" by Joseph Simms explores the purported connection between physical appearance and inner character. Published in 1879, this book delves into the principles of physiognomy, attempting to...

Bosquejo Histórico de las Revoluciones de Centro-América, Volume 2, ofrece una detallada crónica de los tumultuosos eventos que marcaron la historia de Centroamérica en el siglo XIX. Alejandro Marure presenta un análisis profundo...

Das Moderne Völkerrecht der civilisirten Staten by Johann Caspar Bluntschli offers a comprehensive exploration of international law as understood in the late 19th century. Written in German, this significant work delves into the principles and practices...

Explore the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century American fashion with "Latest New York Styles for Women, Misses,". This volume offers a glimpse into the sartorial tastes of women in New York during a pivotal era. Discover the trends,...

Essai sur l'administration de St. Domingue, published in 1785, offers a detailed examination of the governance of the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Authored by Abbé Raynal, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, this essay delves into the...

Bosquejo Histórico de las revoluciones de Centro-América desde 1811 hasta 1834, Volume 1, by Alejandro Marure, offers a detailed historical sketch of the revolutionary period in Central America. This volume provides valuable insights into the...

"Essays on Physiognomy; Calculated to Extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind, Volume 3" by Johann Caspar Lavater, originally published in 1797, delves into the intricate art and science of physiognomy. Lavater's comprehensive work explores the...

This is the "Discours fait a l'Assemblée nationale, le 3 novembre 1791, par MM. les Commissaires de l'Assemblée générale de la partie françoise de Saiut-Domingue." It is a historical document stemming from the French colony...

This is a facsimile reprint of "Williamson's Directory for the City of Edinburgh, Canongate, Leith, and Suburbs," originally published in 1773. This first edition directory provides a unique snapshot of Edinburgh during a period of significant growth and...

Observations sur Saint-Domingue by Louis Antoine Esprit Rallier offers a crucial perspective on the tumultuous events in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) during the late 18th century. Written by Rallier, a deputy of Ille et Vilaine...

Mémoire historique et politique, pour la ville de la Basse-Terre, written by M. Queslin, offers a historical and political account relevant to the city of Basse-Terre. Published in 1791, this work provides insights into the context of the late...

"Suite des observations sur Saint-Domingue" offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous events in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) during the late 18th century. Written by Louis Antoine Esprit Rallier, a member of the Conseil des Anciens, this work...

This is an account of the public examination of the Lycée National, reported by M. Colombel, a member of the Commission of Public Instruction and private secretary to President Pétion of Haiti. It provides a glimpse into the educational...

This volume contains the complete "Message of Austin L. Crothers, Governor of Maryland, to the General Assembly of Maryland at Its Regular Session, January, 1910." As a primary source document, this message offers insights into the key issues, policies,...

"Abraham Lincoln's Don'ts," selected and arranged by Wayne Whipple, offers a unique glimpse into the character and leadership of one of America's most revered presidents. This collection of maxims, drawn from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and personal...