Customs & Traditions 2

M. E. W. Sherwood's 'The Art of Entertaining' is a comprehensive guide to hosting impeccable gatherings. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book not only provides practical tips on planning……続きを見る

In 'How to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Republican Etiquette, and Guide to Correct Personal Habits' by Samuel R. Wells, the reader is taken on a journey through the social expectations and norms of th……続きを見る

Society in America in two volumes by Harriet Martineau provides an interesting take on social life and customs in early 19th century America. Martineau, who was a radical feminist especially for her……続きを見る

Lafcadio Hearn's 'Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: Second Series' is a captivating exploration of Japanese culture and traditions, written with a poetic and observational style. In this book, Hearn del……続きを見る

In 'Curiosities of Civilization' by Andrew Wynter, the reader is taken on a journey through the peculiarities and intricacies of society's evolution. Through a blend of historical narratives and cul……続きを見る

Lafcadio Hearn's 'Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches' is a collection of beautifully written vignettes that provide readers with a glimpse into the culture and traditions of Japan. Hearn's poetic p……続きを見る

"Kiana: A Tradition of Hawaii" goes into cultural heritage of Hawaii, trying to explore the origin of Hawaiian traditions. The author manages to separate and trace down several layers of heritage st……続きを見る

Pazzo. Ieri ho avuto la conferma di essere pazzo. Non ho fatto in tempo a capire di essere un povero vecchio rimbambito malato forse di Alzheimer che subito ho dovuto accettare e digerire di essere ……続きを見る

... When a message is defined by the extremist the meaning, importance, and often the validity of the message can become distorted and clouded behind the rhetoric and the image of the extremist. We ……続きを見る

"Merrie England in the Olden Time" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by the English author George Daniel that features a long series of gossipy papers on old books and customs. This carefu……続きを見る

Thomas Robert Malthus, an English cleric, and scholar, published anonymously in 1798 his main work, "An Essay on the Principle of Population". This book predicted a grim future, as population increa……続きを見る

The Native Races of the Pacific States is the magnum opus American historian and ethnologist Hubert Howe Bancroft who took upon himself the task of researching the exotic civilizations of the entire……続きを見る

In William Morris' 'News from Nowhere', the reader is transported to a utopian society set in the future where capitalism has been replaced by a communal way of life. Written in a poetic and imagina……続きを見る

Thomas More's UTOPIA is a seminal work of philosophical fiction that explores the idea of an ideal society. Written in a narrative style, the book depicts the character of Raphael Hythloday who reco……続きを見る

Cognition Switch: An Artefact for the Transmission of New Ideas Issue #6: June 2019 Featuring Ideas by: Alex O’Brien, Hayley Birch, Catherine de Lange, Carl Zimmer, Moheb Costandi, Virginia Gewin, E……続きを見る

The French philosopher Simone Weil (1909-1943), a contemporary of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, remains in every way a thinker for our times. She was an outsider, in multiple senses, defy……続きを見る

Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles. But never assume that smiles mean the same as they do in the West. Smiling is quite automatic in Thailand. A monk once told me that Thais were born with smil……続きを見る

"... I have not had the privilege of attending schools, so it is very hard for me to tell my story with the pen; but perhaps I may be able to give my readers, young and old, some pleasure and help t……続きを見る

Have you ever stopped and wondered where your jeans came from? Who made them and where? Ever wondered where they end up after you donate them for recycling? Following a pair of jeans, Clothing Pover……続きを見る

Club Life of London in two volumes is a work of social history that presents the pictures of the social life of England's Capital, with anecdotes of the clubs, coffee-houses and taverns of the metro……続きを見る

From BBC television and radio presenter Amber Butchart, The Fashion Chronicles is an exploration of 100 of the most fascinating style stories ever told. From Eve's fig leaf to Hilary Clinton's pants……続きを見る

Часть преданий, помещенных в этой электронной книге, связана с историей христианства в Армении – первой стране, принявшей эту религию как государственную. Это предание неразрывно связано с именем и ……続きを見る

History is the best incentive to make men love their country; it encourages that patriotism which never falters, even at the cannon's mouth. The sight of a flag or the music of a band merely enthuse……続きを見る

Have you heard about autism but don't know what it is? Does your child exhibit signs of autism, but you're not sure what to believe? Do you have a hard time around friends, coworkers or family that ……続きを見る

Princes and prisoners, sailors and criminals, showgirls and soldiers – all have submitted to the tattooist's art. Vintage Tattoos features over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, i……続きを見る

"Meticulously researched and beautifully produced." Times Literary Supplement "A big and beautiful book." Journal of British Studies "A definitive history of the sports shoe." Amber Butchart, fashio……続きを見る

"Pictures from Italy", first published in 1846, is an account of a journey by Charles Dickens and his family through Italy in 1844. Dickens is best known for his literary descriptions of the social ……続きを見る

There are two sides to every coin (unless you have one of those two faced coins, you cheater.) If you live in Chicago, like we do, there are two of a lot of things: baseball teams, seasons (winter a……続きを見る

To remain unconsumed by consumer societyーthis was the goal, pursued through a world of subtle and practical means, that beckoned throughout the first volume of The Practice of Everyday Life. The se……続きを見る

We live in a world obsessed by luxury. Long-distance airlines compete to offer first-class sleeping experiences and hotels recommend exclusive suites where you are never disturbed. Luxury is a rapid……続きを見る