M.E.S. - Customs & Traditions 1

O Pequeno Livro do Xerimbabo é uma reflexão poética e antropológica sobre o vínculo afetivo entre o ser humano e os animais que escolhe para amar e cuidar. Com linguagem clara e sensível, o antropól……続きを見る

Are you yearning to understand the rich tapestry of global cultures and how they shape our minds? Idea Mesano's collection of essays takes you on an enlightening journey across continents, offering ……続きを見る

“Festivals with Poetic Greetings” is a bouquet in which flowers of all main festivals and important days of the year have been arranged chronologically. Each of the chapters includes concise, correc……続きを見る

Step back in time to the rugged landscapes of 19th century Scotland with this captivating exploration of its rich and mysterious folklore. In this vintage study, Napier documents the enduring supers……続きを見る

Discover an ancient land steeped in mystery and lore as James Napier gathers the tales, charms, omens, and beliefs that once shaped the daily lives of people in the West of Scotland. From witchcraft……続きを見る

How are we placed on Earth? What is our relationship to the world around us, and howWalking in the Land of Many Gods envisions a new way of thinking about the world, one grounded in a moral imaginat……続きを見る

O Cotilhão (Cotillon) é uma dança social, popular na Europa e na América do século XVIII e início do século XIX, sendo uma versão cortesã de uma country dance inglesa, a precursora da quadrilha. Con……続きを見る

An exploration of the initiation rituals of fourteen elite groups, both historical and contemporary, providing a roadmap for modern organizations to better themselves by implementing and managing th……続きを見る

In "Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs," James M. Mackinlay delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore, intertwining myth, nature, and cultural identity through the exploration of the co……続きを見る

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**SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2025** Britain was once a craft land. For generations what we made with our hands shaped our……続きを見る

Nesta obra, que surgiu a partir da vivência da autora com a cultura do povo Kaingang, busca-se desvelar, pelo viés da decolonialidade, a exclusão dos povos nativos dos espaços de produção do saber. ……続きを見る

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It is widely held today that classical Islamic law frees wives from any obligation to do housework. Wives’ purported exemption from domestic labor became a talking point among Muslims responding to ……続きを見る

Evocador, vital, iluminador, La vida del pastor es el cautivante retrato de una forma de vida en peligro de extinción. Galardonado con el premio The Lakeland al mejor libro del año. « Esta es mi v……続きを見る

In "Folk Lore," James Napier masterfully weaves a tapestry of cultural narratives, exploring the rich traditions and oral histories that define communal identities. Written in a lyrical prose style,……続きを見る

In "The Gipsies' Advocate," James Crabb presents a compelling exploration of Romani culture and identity during a time of prevalent prejudice and social marginalization. Through a blend of personal ……続きを見る

Trade has long beenーand will continue to beーa driving force that shapes our world. This book documents the tremendous importance of trade throughout history and its influence toward peaceful coexi……続きを見る

This single volume reference resource offers students, scholars, and general readers alike an in-depth background on Mexico, from the complexity of its pre-Columbian civilizations to its social and ……続きを見る

By considering the folklore of Cornwall in a Northern European context, this book casts light on a treasury of often-ignored traditions. Folklore studies internationally have long considered Celtic ……続きを見る

Il Piccolo Principe, il personaggio e la fiaba moderna più famosi al mondo, un elogio poetico all'infanzia e una piccola educazione sentimentale. Che cosa mangia un piccolo principe? Poco. Lui non h……続きを見る

If you think you’re safe, then you’d better think again… Explore some of the world’s most inexplicable occurrences, mind-bending conspiracy theories, spine-chilling urban legends and totally unbelie……続きを見る

"In Twenty Years Among Our Hostile Indians...J. Lee Humfreville, late captain US Cavalry describes...journeyings during his twenty years of life among the Indians...often in deadly strife." -The Tri……続きを見る

It is widely held today that classical Islamic law frees wives from any obligation to do housework. Wives’ purported exemption from domestic labor became a talking point among Muslims responding to ……続きを見る

Nos séculos XIX e XX, o mar revolto obrigou centenas de famílias de pescadores da Praia da Vieira (Leiria) a procurar uma alternativa à pesca de arrasto tradicional da costa, impossível de praticar ……続きを見る

Extrait : "Noël. Durant plusieurs siècles, la Nativité de N.-S. fut l'objet de représentations figurées dans les rites ecclésiastiques et de jeux dramatiques hors des églises. Cet usage était fonciè……続きを見る

A brilliantly entertaining and innovative history of the ancient Athenians’ consuming passions for food, wine and sex. Sex, shopping and fish-madness, Athenian style. This fascinating book reveals t……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a fascinating account of the history of north America, being an exploration of the legends and traditions of its early settlers. It constitutes an attempt to preserve for ……続きを見る

In "The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions; Or, Joints In Our Social Armour," James Runciman explores the intricate connection between personal habits and societal well-being. Written during……続きを見る

In "A Discourse on the Evils of Dancing," John F. Mesick presents a thought-provoking critique of the societal and moral implications of dancing in 19th-century America. Written in an eloquent yet a……続きを見る