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"Honoring Heroes (Memorial Day): Uniting in Remembrance on Memorial Day" is a moving homage to the brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of their nation. The author takes us ……続きを見る

Christmas in Singapore is special, with families all over the island celebrating in their own unique ways. Come join a young boy and read all about his family traditions. From visiting Orchard Road ……続きを見る

A “poignant” collection of real letters sent to Santa Clausーa town in Indianaーfrom the 1930s to the twenty-first century, from both children and adults (The New York Times). For countless Christma……続きを見る

“From ghost dogs to phantom orbs, from dead spirits visiting and avenging wraiths, there is plenty . . . to keep skeptic and believer both enthralled.” ーThomas Freese, coauthor of Haunted Battlefie……続きを見る

“An insightful, personal exploration of humankind’s global fascination with the monstrous.” ーLisa Morton, author of Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween Inspired by a fascination with fear cultur……続きを見る

A guide to worldwide holidays, rituals, ceremonies, stories, and ancient practices that amplify and honor seasonal transformations throughout the year. Celebrations that mark the seasons are rich wi……続きを見る

This “entertaining” guide features “Halloween trends past and present...costumes, recipes, movies, parties, myths and expeditions” (Publishers Weekly). What is the difference between a goblin and a ……続きを見る

'Christmastide - Its History, Festivities, and Carols' is a study of Christmas and the celebration of this Holy Feast, particularly in England, in the olden times, through the middle ages, and to mo……続きを見る

The book "A Day to Remember: United States Workers' Day" aims to entertain, educate, and inspire readers by capturing both the historical importance and current relevance of Labor Day. By delving in……続きを見る

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! Since 1957, Chase's Calendar of Events lists everything worth knowing and celebrating for each day of the year: 12,500 holida……続きを見る

Color your Mandala Blessings for New Year Resolutions and New Beginnings. Spring Festival Couplets (Chun-Lian in Mandarin) are the most significant customs for celebrating Chinese (Lunar) New Year i……続きを見る

Follow one little girl as she and her family enjoy all the festivities around Chinese New Year in Singapore. From decorating the home and making pineapple tarts to receiving angbao and watching a dr……続きを見る

The Illusion of Happy Holidays" by Allen Isaac is a compassionate and insightful guide that addresses the often-overlooked aspect of mental health during the holiday season. While the holidays are t……続きを見る

《燈火輝煌：元宵節傳奇》是一本關於元宵節的專題書籍。書中介紹了元宵節的起源與傳說，以及張燈的由來與發展。其中包括元宵節鬧花燈、詠燈詩、賞燈聯和猜燈謎等文化活動。此外，書中還介紹了各地的元宵彩燈，包括……続きを見る

Halloween is a very special time of year and takes on huge significance for a vast number of people in different ways. For many, it's a chance to dress up, wander the streets for a trick or treat se……続きを見る

Good Luck Life is the first book to explain the meanings of Chinese rituals and to offer advice on when and how to plan for Chinese holidays and special occasions such as Chinese weddings, the Red E……続きを見る

The Perfect Gift Guide for Meaningful Holiday Shopping: Enchanted Giving Struggling to find the perfect, thoughtful gifts that create joy and strengthen bonds with loved ones? Look no further than E……続きを見る

Did you know your birthday is your most powerful day of the year? Why? Because your life matters. Because you matter. Birthdays are supposed to be happy, yet sometimes aren't. Or they're festiveーbu……続きを見る

Our national holidays have been trivialized by merchandising, consumerism, and long weekends. What do you know about the origins of the national holidays of the United States? Boardman Kathan presen……続きを見る

Is Christmas Satanic? This is a question that should be on the minds of all Christians. Christmas has origins that most are not even aware of. In this book, these questions will be answered: Is Chr……続きを見る

Das neue Handbuch der Soziologie gibt einen systematischen Überblick über den Stand der Forschung und die aktuellen Diskussionen im Fach. International renommierte Soziologinnen und Soziologen beric……続きを見る

Pierre Bourdieu war ein sehr vielseitiger Soziologe, dessen Werk nicht leicht überblickt werden kann. Diese Einführung stellt seine wichtigsten Forschungslinien vor: die frühen Studien über Algerien……続きを見る

Das in überarbeiteter und aktualisierter Auflage vorliegende Lehr- und Studienbuch vermittelt klar und verständlich Gegenstand, Grundbegriffe, basale Theorien und Methoden der Soziologie. Die Einfüh……続きを見る

Das maßgebliche Nachschlagewerk der Soziologie erscheint komplett überarbeitet in 3. Auflage: Es umfasst knapp 300 Stichwörter, die sich aufgrund ihres deutlich über lexalische Kürze hinausgehenden ……続きを見る

Hubert Knoblauch bietet einen grundlegenden Überblick über den Bereich der Wissenssoziologie: Von den Vorläufern über die klassische deutsche Wissenssoziologie bis hin zu ihren gegenwärtigen theoret……続きを見る

Dive into the profound reflections of Charles Wadsworth (1814-1882), an eminent 19thcentury preacher, with "Thanksgiving: 11 Sermons." Wadsworth's eloquent sermons illuminate the essence of gratitud……続きを見る

A stunning bilingual, illustrated, and photographic account of a celebrated Mexican tradition The lively Mexican holiday of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) brings together sorrow and laughter, ……続きを見る

A través de estas páginas, el lector podrá recorrer las líneas fundamentales del pensamiento de Adolfo Pérez Esquivel y los principales hitos de su actividad en defensa de la paz; los diferentes cap……続きを見る

Pueblo, plebe, muchedumbre, multitud, masa se encuentran entre las nociones más problemáticas de la Historia conceptual e intelectual. Este libro interroga su significación en el plano de las imágen……続きを見る

Los textos de esta edición congregan una variedad considerable de temas a los que Durkheim prestó atención y dedicación. Se trata de un conjunto de aproximaciones –artículos, lecciones, discursos, r……続きを見る