Cultural studies: customs and traditions Books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

HALLOWEEN HEARTS: POETRY INSPIRED BY RAY BRADBURY AND EDGAR ALLAN POEAdele Gardner's Halloween Hearts is a welcome celebration of all things Halloween, whether they take place on October 31st or not. Disciples of All Hallows' Eve, enter of your own free...

Venture into the magical, healing world of herbs and embrace the power of nature. 77½ Magical Healing Herbs is an introduction to herbs found in a special Midsummer's wreath. This is an especially enchanting time of year. Among the Bulgarians, the day is...

African Friends and Money Matters grew out of frustrations that Westerners experience when they travel and work in Africa. Africans have just as many frustrations relating to Westerners in their midst. Each manages money, time, and relationships in very...

Cape Cod, one of the nation's oldest regions, can claim many firsts, but not as many as some want you to believe. Boastfulness, tall tales and plain stretching the truth about history is widely practiced in this tourist mecca. Even esteemed institutions...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

A detailed study of the superstitions and beliefs surrounding the horseshoe.This fascinating volume delves into the history of the horseshoe and explores the origins of the customs and superstitions surrounding the symbol. Robert Means Lawrence also...

INTRODUCTION A book devoted exclusively to the appreciation of cheese has long been needed. So wrote Mr Morton Shand eight years ago,l and so far as can be discovered such a book has yet to be written. But in the interval such clubs as the Saintsbury,...

In this colorful and vibrant exploration of Mexican culture, Román Vallescos takes readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of celebrations that make up Las Fiestas Patrias. From Independence Day to Dia de los Muertos, Vallescos explores the deep...

Dans ce livre, Louis Charles Fougeret de Monbron s'oppose à l'anglomanie, c'est-à-dire l'admiration excessive pour la culture et les mœurs anglaises qui se développait en France au XVIIIe siècle. Il critique les effets négatifs de cette mode sur la...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Political philosophers (such as Gramsci) and social historians (such as E. P. Thompson) have suggested that rural customs and ceremonies have much more to them than the picturesqueness which has attracted traditional folklorists. They can be seen to have...

Ho! Ho! Ho!Once again, welcome to this latest volume of The Little Ho! Ho! Book (TLHHB). This volume, as was also the case with Volumes 1 and 2, is designed to directly benefit one of the many fine local chapters of the national Alzheimer’s...

Sexual mutilation is a global problem that affects 15. 3 million children and young adults annually. In terms of gender, 13. 3 million boys and 2 million girls are involuntarily subjected to sexual mutilation every year. While...

Dreams seem the most private territory of experience. Yet Dreaming Culture argues they are a space in which we practice, consider, question, and adapt cultural models of the self, gender, sexuality, relationships, and agency. Through an innovative "dream...

In this volume we are provided with a unique insider's perspective on the rich culture of the northern Chin area of Burma\Myanmar by S. Khup Chin Pau, who, as grandson of Chief Hau Chin Khup, grew up amongst the feasts of merit and clan funerals of...

The Coordinator's Shoes...Take a deep breath and relax...love is in the air and this is the perfect gift for couples and their entourage. Everyone has feelings...brides, grooms, parents, wedding party and friends alike. Read about couples booking...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This ethnographic collection explores how neoliberalism has permeated the bodies, subjectivities, and gender of youth around the world as global sport industries have expanded their reach into marginal areas, luring young athletes with the dream of...

Diese seltene und wertvolle Sammlung von Volksbräuchen, -sagen und -liedern aus dem Dorf Fischbach in der Pfalz ist ein Schatz für jeden, der sich für die Folklore und Traditionen des ländlichen Deutschlands interessiert. Mit seinem lebendigen und...

Eugen Mogk untersucht die Sitten und Bräuche der deutschen Bevölkerung und gibt Einblicke in die kulturellen Hintergründe. Der Autor beschreibt unter anderem traditionelle Feste, regionale Gebräuche und die Lebensweise auf dem Land.This work has been...

Dans ce livre, Mistress Trollope présente ses observations sur les moeurs domestiques des Américains du XIXe siècle. Son livre est une critique de l'individualisme américain et une réflexion sur les différences culturelles entre l'Amérique et l'Europe...

Dans La farandole, D'Anselme Mathieu offre une présentation colorée des coutumes provençales, de la nourriture au folklore. Avec un avant-propos de Frédéric Mistral, célèbre poète et érudit provençal, ce livre est une exploration élégante de la culture...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

The mining boom that began in northern Mexico in the 1890s set in motion fundamental social change. On the one hand it uprooted many workers, and the concerns of government officials, middle-class, reformers, and company managers coalesced into laws and...

A war in being waged in American Society in an effort to strip males of their Manhood! It is being waged by a number of repressive forces, but it is most notably resulting from excessive force being used by Radical Feminists to serve the cause of women's...

Legend of the Rainbow Warriors is a journalist's account of one of the core myths of America, and an electrifying exploration of how that myth is playing out in real time as we approach the crucial year of 2012.One dominant myth is formed by advertising...

Contemporary Bali Nyonga is a rapidly growing town of over 80,000 in habitants, sixteen kilometres southwest of Bamenda, the capital of the North West region, Cameroon. If Cameroon has been aptly referred to in many circles as Africa in miniature, then...

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of East Africa with "Discover Rwanda: A Traveler's Guide." This expertly crafted guidebook is your passport to the Land of a Thousand Hills, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that go beyond the...