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  • Romancing Through Italy
    Robert James Connors
    Romancing Through Italy is an intimate cultural journey that reveals not just the places, but the people and mysteries of an ancient land. In these true stories, discover the humor, beauty, heroes, friends, and misadventures of traveling through Italy. Emperors and cave-dwellers, elderly goat-herds and ghost towns come to life in visits to the hidden corners of the cradle of mo...
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    22,20 €

  • Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society
    Andrew Fox
    Media events have been described as broadcasts that involve an engaged audience viewing the same event simultaneously; though this definition is still relevant, the way media outlets interact with and react to their audiences has greatly changed. This is in part due to the emergence of social media platforms which allow a participatory audience, something that genre-specific te...
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    216,65 €

  • Studies In Structural Sociology
    Frank W Young
    This collection of articles and essays embodies a new approach to sociology based on the original meaning of the word. Its central concept is 'community,' which is defined to cover units as small as the household and as large as the nation-state. Individuals are a special case of community. So defined, communities account for almost all the independent social organization of th...
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    18,65 €

  • Post-Revolutionary Cuban Spanish
    Jesus Nez Romay / Jesus Nunez Romay / Jesus Nzqez Romay
    Because the first socialist revolution in the Americas took place in Cuba, this country has also seen the rise of new terms and the introduction of new, very specific meanings for old terms, adopted as required to express new realities. How can these neologisms be rendered in English, when no English-speaking country has as yet carried out a Marxist-Leninist social revolution a...
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    11,00 €

  • Schizophrenic America
    Anni Damgaard
    Schizophrenic America explores a fundamental conflict in the United States between what we believe to be our inalienable rights and what we experience in every-day-life. This conflict induces a schism in our minds, leading to a 'cultural schizophrenia' in America. This book facilitates the process of reflection. It is a layman’s guide to cultural awareness, written for young a...
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    17,00 €

  • War Memory and Popular Culture
    This collection of essays investigates such diverse vehicles for war commemoration as poems, battlefield tours, souvenirs, books, films, architectural structures, comics, websites, and video games. Drawing on essayists from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Israel and the United States, this work explores the evolution from traditional to contemporary forms of war commemorat...
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    42,91 €

  • Codename Revolution
    George K. Thiruvathukal / Steven E. Jones
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    29,15 €

  • Excessive Flashpoints, Solitary Demands, Darkest Corners
    Bob Nowlan
    In Excessive Flashpoints, Solitary Demands, Darkest Corners: Ian Curtis, Joy Division, Critical Theory, and Me I inquire into issues of fundamental and ultimate concern: the meaning, value, and purpose of existence; our responsibility to and for others; human beings as complex, multiple, contradictory, and dynamic; the challenge of intimacy and the power of love; the quest for ...
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    61,51 €

  • The Psychology of Dawson’s Creek
    RJ Starr
    The Psychology of Dawson’s Creek: Love, Identity, and Growth in CapesideStep back into the world of Dawson’s Creek, the groundbreaking teen drama that captured hearts and minds with its heartfelt exploration of adolescence, relationships, and self-discovery. In this insightful book, The Psychology of Dawson’s Creek: Love, Identity, and Growth in Capeside, discover how this icon...
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    16,32 €

  • Argentina and Her People of To-day
    Nevin O. Winter
    'The Spaniards who first visited the coast of Argentina, and sailed up the broad and imposing river that empties into the Atlantic Ocean, were so impressed with the outlook and prospects, that they named the country Argentina, which means silvery or silver-like, and bestowed upon the majestic stream the name Rio de La Plata, which means river of silver. When their prospectors f...
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    17,73 €

  • The Sun We Share
    Kristine Larsen
    As the dominant star in our sky, the Sun has been alternately worshipped as a god and viewed as a threat over the course of human history. Despite significant advances in astronomy, the Sun continues to surprise us, most notably in its production of so-called 'space weather' that impacts technology here on Earth. This unique mixture of familiarity and mystery has made the Su...
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    73,11 €

  • Dead Air
    William Elliott Hazelgrove
    On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles put on a radio play of War of the Worlds and terrorized an uneasy American public on the brink of World War II, perpetuating the greatest hoax in history and changing media forever. Dead Air brings to life this fateful night and follows the life and career of Welles before and after the historic broadcast. ...
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    41,84 €

  • Reel Love
    Thea T. Tristen
    Reel Love: Lessons from Romantic Films takes you beyond the screen, diving deep into the timeless love stories that have captivated audiences for generations. This book explores the universal themes and hidden insights behind romantic movies-from heartwarming rom-coms to intense dramas-revealing what they can teach us about real-life relationships. Why are we so drawn to star-c...
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    13,79 €

  • Police Brutality
    Steve Martinot
    This book is about the culture of the US police, and what it is that allows them to be as violent as they are. It approaches the elements of police culture by analyzing how they respond to incidents called by people who need help (calls to 911) and that contain no danger, and no urgency. Such situations begin peacefully, with no need for law enforcement. Yet someone gets shot a...
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    28,93 €

  • The Popular as Art?
    Thomas Hecken / Alexander Wells / Sophie Duvernoy
    This book will reconstruct and analyze the logic and frameworks surrounding positive evaluations of popular art in articles and books predominantly published in the United States and western Europe. It will also examine negative evaluations of the popular, especially those that have successfully prevented the popular from being perceived as (good) art and still provide partiall...
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    179,42 €

  • John Hamrick’s Blue Mouse Cinemas
    Michael Aronson
    A unique, in-depth case study of regional independent film exhibition in the Pacific Northwest. This book helps us understand the unexplored role and influence of American indie small-chain exhibitors during the height of the studio era. ...
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    152,65 €

  • Dehli waale
    Shahid Ahmad Dehlvi
    The monthly magazine 'Saaqi' published by renown Urdu laureate and translator Shahid Ahmad Dehlvi is his prominent identity in Urdu literature. The idiomatic language of Delhi and its chatter are the hallmarks of his style. Shahid Ahmed had power over the Taksali language of Delhi. He wrote two books about Delhi, ’Delhi Ki Bapta’ and ’Ujda Diyar’, reading which tears comes in t...
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    22,18 €

  • Trick or Treat
    A.D. Wryte
    Halloween: a night of costumes, candy, and creepy fun. But beneath the surface lies a complex tapestry of history, culture, and controversy. In ’Trick or Treat’, we unmask the true face of Halloween, exploring its ancient roots, modern incarnations, and everything in between.Dive into the multibillion-dollar Halloween industry, uncover the environmental impact of our celebratio...
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    10,82 €

  • The Abercrombie Age
    Myles Ethan Lascity
    Be popular and good-looking-it’s the key to a happy life. Luckily, with a bit of know-how and money, you, too, can have it all. At least, that’s what teen pop culture was selling in surround sound at the turn of the millennium. From movies like Clueless to TV’s Dawson’s Creek to the music videos on MTV’s Total Request Live and the catalogs of Abercrombie & Fitch, a consumer-min...
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    127,16 €

  • The Abercrombie Age
    Myles Ethan Lascity
    Be popular and good-looking-it’s the key to a happy life. Luckily, with a bit of know-how and money, you, too, can have it all. At least, that’s what teen pop culture was selling in surround sound at the turn of the millennium. From movies like Clueless to TV’s Dawson’s Creek to the music videos on MTV’s Total Request Live and the catalogs of Abercrombie & Fitch, a consumer-min...
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    35,69 €

  • Extraordinary Popular Delusions of Our Times
    Daniel Martin
    Extraordinary Popular Delusions of Our Times is a modern sequel to Charles Mackay’s 1841 literary classic 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.'Mackay wrote about the tulip bulb craze, the Crusades, alchemy, and witch burning. This work contains three volumes: Your Money (Financial Delusions), Your Life (Health and Wellness Delusions), and Your Soul (Cult...
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    19,81 €

  • Vocabulario cubano de crisis y cocina
    Claudia González Marrero
    Conseguir alimentos es uno de los ejercicios que más tiempo, energía y recursos consume en la Cuba actual. Por ello la jerga gastronómica en el habla popular cubana aumenta continuamente, buscando formas de nombrar una ocupación común a todos los cubanos. Alimentada por migraciones, crisis e interacciones con otros contextos como el soviético, la memoria alimentaria ha estado u...
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    23,46 €

  • El lugar de la cultura
    Begoña Ojeda
    La pregunta que organiza El lugar de la cultura es: '¿Es posible pensar un proyecto de transformación social sin incorporar lo cultural?', como lo señala desde el comienzo. Es decir, si las políticas culturales pueden ser un instrumento de cambio social y un modo de eliminar la desigualdad.El desafío no es menor, no solamente para aquellos que investigan lo cultural y las polít...
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    16,12 €

  • The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding
    Marty Branagan
    The Cultural Dimensions of Peacebuilding details aspects of cultures, including language, films, journalism, political economics, museums, education, parenting, gender, artistic activism, and spirituality, which can contribute to either more violent societies or more peaceful ones. Solutions-oriented, it aims to inspire deep understanding and reflection, empowerment, and grassr...
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    158,20 €

  • When the Asteroid Hits
    Allen A. Debus
    The incomprehensible notion of a very large chunk of ice or rock from outer space smashing into the Earth has only become mainstream within the past two centuries. Though early writers imagined the utterly fantastic consequences of comet collisions and speculated on the devastation they might wreak, it was not until the 1980s when scientists finally resolved that dinosaurs w...
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    73,46 €

  • The Folklore of Devon
    Mark Norman
    Devon has a long and rich folkloric heritage which has been extensively collected over many years, but never before drawn together into one serious study. This book consolidates more than a century of research by eminent Devon folklorists into one valuable volume. ...
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    31,05 €

  • How To Celebrate Your Fandom
    Libby Shea / Nicholas Seidler / Robert Warnock
    How to Grow as a Fan! Spark your creativity as you grow into your fandom! This book helps you develop as you embrace the passions and interests that give you joy. Fandoms build friendships and communities through many engaging activities. With the help of this book, you can learn new ways to enjoy being a fan. Inside are numerous pathways that one can connect with others with ...
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    32,60 €

  • خيوط متشابكة
    سلوى صبحي
    كتاب 'خيوط متشابكة' - رحلةٌ في أعماق النفس البشرية، حيث تتداخل مشاعرنا وتجاربنا لتشكل نسيجًا مُعقدًا من الحياة.هل تعبت من الروتين؟ هل تشعر بالضياع وسط مشاعر متناقضة؟ هل تبحث عن فهمٍ أعمق لذاتك وللعلاقات من حولك؟'خيوط متشابكة' يفتح أبوابًا جديدة للتفكير، ويُسلط الضوء على تلك الخيوط التي تُشكل حياتنا، من الحب والحزن إلى التذمر والشفاء.كتابٌ يُشجع على الحوار، يُثير التساؤلات، ويُ...
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    16,70 €

  • Walt’s Utopia
    Priscilla Hobbs
    The 'Happiest Place on Earth' opened in 1955 during a trying time in American life--the Cold War. Disneyland was envisioned as a utopian resort where families could play together and escape the tension of the 'real world.' Since its construction, the park has continually been updated to reflect changing American culture. The park’s themed features are based on familiar Disne...
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    57,48 €

  • Covid-19 in Film and Television
    This collection explores the impact of COVID-19 on the production and consumption of television and film content in the English-speaking world. ...
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    241,35 €


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