Customs & Traditions 4

What makes Canada a different kind of society from the United States? In this book-length essay, Philip Resnick argues that, in more ways than one, Canada has been profoundly marked by its European ……続きを見る

Algunos califican la novela "Los muertos mandan" como una obra de terror, e incluso se ha llegado a decir de ella que era una novela de zombis. Nada de esto es cierto. "Los muertos mandan", escrita ……続きを見る

1．以「傳統節慶」、「民俗信仰」、「文化習俗」為三大主軸，介紹臺灣民俗文化的特色。 2．以「為什麼」引起孩子的好奇心，並設定三種答案，讓孩子先想一想，再尋求解答，訓練其獨立思考能力。 3．針對主題，設計……続きを見る

十二生肖與民間信仰及習俗息息相關，更衍生人的本命年、性格與命理的種種生剋，也展現出在地庶民文化的通俗性與重要性。 十二生肖是亞洲地區部分民族用來代表年份的十二種動物，長久以來與星宿曆法及十二地支的運……続きを見る

I più popolari proverbi in dialetto veneto con traduzione in Italiano e commento approfondito dell'Autore. Un piccolo volume che contiene grandi verità, e strappa qualche sorriso. Le illustrazioni s……続きを見る

"It's a nice piece of pageantry. . . . Rationally it's lunatic, but in practice, everyone enjoys it, I think."ーHRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Founded by Edward III in 1348, the Most Noble Ord……続きを見る

On any given day nearly half the world's population is wearing blue jeans. This is entirely extraordinary. Yet there has never been a serious attempt to understand the causes, nature and consequence……続きを見る

The kimono is an iconic garment with a history as rich and colourful as the textiles from which it is crafted. Deeply associated with Japanese culture both past and present, it has often been though……続きを見る

Black Creek Pioneer Village: Toronto’s Living History Village is a recreation of a typical crossroads community found in Southern Ontario during the 1800s. Nestled on 56 acres of tranquility, the vi……続きを見る

'The most entertaining book of the year'Sunday Times _____________________________________________________ Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers. It was alluring. And she w……続きを見る

Discover the richness and beauty of Bali's many performing art forms. This book is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the most popular forms of traditional performing arts in Baliーamong the mos……続きを見る

The secret diary of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman and the real story behind the BBC TV ABSOLUTELY FASHION documentary. **'One of the great social diaries of our time . . . should become a ……続きを見る

Nationwide, more and more entrepreneurs are committing themselves to creating and running "third places," also known as "great good places." In his landmark work, The Great Good Place, Ray Oldenburg……続きを見る

'Clothes is the perfect isolation read - clever, emotionally intelligent, revelling in style without making us yearn to shop' - Hannah Betts, The Times **'Self-deprecating and stylish, this is sure ……続きを見る

From the sixteenth century through the twentieth, Texans have had interesting things to say about themselves, their home, and the rest of the world. People beyond its borders have had interesting th……続きを見る

'A funny, achievable guide' Observer 'Lauren Bravo is one of my favourite writers' Dolly Alderton 'Bravo will inspire you to repair, recycle and give old items a new lease of life' Stylist You proba……続きを見る

Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles c……続きを見る

Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion showcases the global fashion industry's efforts to reduce the negative impacts associated with fashion production and consumption. Illustrated throughout w……続きを見る

FROM BEGINNING TO END Why "rituals"? My thinking was set in motion by those who, knowing I was a parish minister for many years, have asked me for advice about ceremonies and celebrations. They want……続きを見る

Shedding light on contemporary Japanese society in an international context, Japanese-Korean relations and modern day notions of a multicultural Japan, this book addresses the broad notions and ques……続きを見る

In her number one bestseller, You Just Don't Understand, Deborah Tannen showed why talking to someone of the other sex can be like talking to someone from another world. Her bestseller Talking from ……続きを見る

The popular conception of Nova Scotians as a pure simple idyllic people is false argues Ian McKay. In The Quest of the Folk he shows how the province's tourism industry and cultural producers manipu……続きを見る

Shaman and Kushtaka, both struck terror in the hearts of the Tlingit and Haida, for both possessed frightening supernatural powers. Among the Natives of the Pacific Northwest Coast, the shaman was h……続きを見る

The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure of the English countryside. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Consta……続きを見る

Ride a bull. Chat up a Senator. And get your homework in on time. It’s all in a day’s work for a festival queen. If you assume all pageant queens are airheads who can’t handle geography, or vain gir……続きを見る

Join celebrity chef Luke Nguyen on a culinary and cultural journey through the country of his heritage to discover the people and food that have endeared Vietnam to the millions of international tra……続きを見る

Part of the successful county folklore series - this book is packed full of superstitions, customs and old wives tales. A great book for anybody in or around Leicestershire and Rutland, or with an i……続きを見る

Historian Dr Paul Moon again travels deep into Tuhoe territory – and deep into its past – to uncover a wealth of material. This time he reveals his discussions with Hohepa Kereopa on traditional pl……続きを見る

In an awakened life, our hearts are open, steady and purposeful. Most people today have a greater income, as well as more goods and labour - saving devices, than any other generation in history. Yet……続きを見る

Tracing the magico-religious beliefs surrounding birds as far back in time as is possible, to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Edward A Arms……続きを見る