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“Eloquent and detailed…precise and well-thought-out...Read her book ー and listen.” ー Jane Smiley, The Washington Post. Beth Hoffman was living the good life: she had a successful career as a journ……続きを見る

A bold and brilliant new collection of essays by one of our most important writers of life in America today This new collection gathers together for the first time sixteen essays by one of our most ……続きを見る

Shelterbelts are those long rows of trees one sees on North America’s prairies and plains. Farmstead shelterbelts are those that encompass farmers’ residences and workyards. This book focuses on Man……続きを見る

The centralized grid is a fragile dependency. When it fails, energy, water, and information become the primary currencies of life. In Grid-Down Resilience, the focus shifts from temporary survival t……続きを見る

338 pagine. Scritto da Grazia Cacciola, la fondatrice di Erbaviola ー dal 1999 voce autorevole e indipendente sulla decrescita, l'autoproduzione e la vita sostenibile. "Scappo dalla città" è un libr……続きを見る

A sweeping history of the British village, both rural and urban, which makes a compelling case for why we need to protect our local communities, from bestselling author Simon Jenkins We are a nation……続きを見る

India's rural transformation journey has been remarkable – characterised by innovation, community resilience, strategic interventions, and continuous learning from both successes and challenges. Del……続きを見る

Eine globale Zukunft in der Geschichte eines einzigen Dorfes Nach einem Jahrzehnt in Peking, wo sie zur Schriftstellerin und Literaturwissenschaftlerin wurde, kehrt Liang Hong in ihr Heimatdorf in d……続きを見る

Este libro es fruto del trabajo colaborativo desarrollado durante varios años con las autoridades y mujeres arhuacas de la Casa de Gobierno en las estribaciones de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, e……続きを見る

Über ein Jahr lang reiste Christian Welzbacher in Etappen entlang der Bundesstraße 1 quer durch Deutschland. Er erkundete Orte und Landschaften, sprach mit den Bewohnern und beobachtete den Alltag e……続きを見る

In diesem neuen Band preisgekrönter chinesischer Kurzgeschichten und Novellen aus 2019 werden die Leserinnen und Leser eingeladen, einzutauchen in verschiedenste Lebenswirklichkeiten Chinas, beschri……続きを見る

Rethinking Rural: Data-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Development offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of sustainable rural development through a quantitative lens. Drawing on of……続きを見る

A story of two childhood neighboursーPratapchandra and Birjan. Pratapchandra is born as a blessing to his mother from Goddess Asthabhuja. When Birjan comes with her family to stay in Pratapchandra’s……続きを見る

Highlighting the social issues prevalent in the country at the turn of the twentieth century, Munshi Prenchand’s Sevasadan (1918) narrates the poignant tale of Suman, who is trapped in an unhappy, m……続きを見る

Mansarovar (Part 7) by Premchand weaves captivating narratives and rich characters, delving into the themes of societal norms, love, and the human spirit. Timeless storytelling transcends cultural b……続きを見る

Mansarovar (Part 8) by Premchand weaves captivating narratives and rich characters, delving into the themes of societal norms, love, and the human spirit. Timeless storytelling transcends cultural b……続きを見る

The Painted Towns of Shekhawati is a book written by Ilay Cooper that explores the vibrant and historic towns of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, India. The book is a comprehensive guide to the region's pai……続きを見る

Set in rural India, the narrative revolves around the lives of Rani and Shripati. Rani's profound sacrifice for her husband, Shripati, who is drawn to urban life, forms the heart of the story. Premc……続きを見る

Premchand's Alankar is the story of the beautiful Thayas, a woman who enchants sailors through her sensuous dancing and soulful singing. What happens when the saint Papanasi chances to meet Thayas? ……続きを見る

Mansarovar-Part 6 delves deeper into the socio-cultural fabric of India. With his masterful storytelling, Premchand navigates through the complexities of human relationships, societal norms, and per……続きを見る

Godaan is a masterpiece of Indian literature that explores the complex themes of social inequality, rural life, and the struggles of the marginalized. Written by Munshi Premchand, this timeless nove……続きを見る

A deft portrayal of the country and the society during the colonial rule, Munshi Premchand’s Rangbhoomi is a realistic tale exploring the various colours of life. While at one end, we delve into the……続きを見る

The Painted Towns of Shekhawati is a book written by Ilay Cooper that explores the vibrant and historic towns of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, India. The book is a comprehensive guide to the region's pai……続きを見る

Clinicians and academics on improving medical communications in Appalachia. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 25 percent of the American population does not trust doctors and med……続きを見る

“Every page gave me chills. This is a must-read book for the times in which we are living” Lisa López Levers, Professor Emerita, Duquesne University Appalachia’s misery is caused by generations of c……続きを見る

"Dans ces terres reculées, dans ces pays perdus, on vit toujours plus ou moins dans une légende, dans l'image d'un chapiteau roman historié de scènes naïves et cruelles..." Pierre Jourde revient sur……続きを見る

Provides a rare study of Jews in small town America For many years, histories of Jews in the United States focused on Jewish migrants who settled in large cities. Peddlers, Merchants, and Junk Deale……続きを見る

We often envision segregation by class or caste at a large scale and in objective terms. It seems easy to identify a "slum city" or a "ghetto," particularly when profound differences in infrastructu……続きを見る

The Farm is a lyrical and entertaining journey to the heart of rural life in New Zealand from one of our greatest living writers. When Bruce Ansley visited a friend on a sheep farm on Banks Peninsul……続きを見る

中国正处于前所未有的城乡融合发展过程中，一种新型的城乡社会形态初见雏形。人们践行新生活方式，穿梭于乡土社会和都市社会两个生活系统中。新生活方式形成的同时，生活危机也在蔓延。本书分"过日子""流动生活""……続きを見る