Necessary Evils of the Market
Grasping the hidden issues in a typical market economy can be challenging. Addressing a widely recognized problem on today's global agenda is even more complex. Necessary evils reveal their deep and hidden connections through various mechanisms. This text aims to identify these evils and explore their depth and interconnections using economic justifications and reasoning. It is important to note that this book may not solely rely on conventional orthodox approaches to understand the financial behavior of the current global economy. It may also incorporate insights from a few unorthodox disciplines to examine the world's economic characteristics and progress. This book comprises five equally important chapters that explore the depth and context of three necessary evils: human labor, taxation, and the shadow economy. These chapters will illustrate a collaborative approach to the final chapter, which addresses capitalism, the ultimate yet necessary evil. This will be a straightforward attempt to address the current reality in the ongoing discourse between orthodox and heterodox approaches to recognizing and describing contemporary domestic and global economic agendas. Individuals interested in exploring unorthodox economic reasoning can use this book as a source of inspiration. Furthermore, this academic effort engages with profound, well-known economic matters attached to a more experimental way of reasoning and generalization. Hence, this book welcomes and encourages scholars to comment, criticize, and further apply their ideas. ""Labor supply, taxation, and the shadow economy are three flatworms in the stomachs of capitalist systems, siphoning off all the nutrients while displaying the profit sign; the marginal gains at every turn""
Archaeologies of Food in Australia
Twenty-first century Australia is a nation somewhat obsessed with food. From cookbooks to television screens, we are surrounded by conversations about what and how we eat. This fixation highlights the fact that food is, and always has been, a central component of human culture - especially in a diverse nation like Australia.In recent years, this contemporary food focus has increasingly looked to the past for answers relating to health and sustainable practices. While historians in Australia have contributed extensively to these discussions, there has been surprisingly little input from archaeologists. This is even more surprising when we consider that so much of what archaeologists excavate - such as faunal remains, ceramics and cesspits - can collectively tell the story of food culture when drawn together and considered as a whole.To open up this dialogue, Archaeologies of Food in Australia addresses the archaeology of food from deep time to the recent past. It showcases the many varied approaches to the study of food in Australia, from the archaeological sciences (such as zooarchaeology and archaeobotanical analysis) through to discussions of historic kitchens and cookery.Archaeologies of Food in Australia spans diverse cultural groups, including First Nations peoples, European migrants and Chinese diaspora communities, and examines evidence across millennia. Contributors demonstrate the breadth and richness of archaeological food research currently undertaken in Australia, and in doing so, they address critical questions about diet, cookery, dining and food culture.In this collection, eight food stories from Australia's past have been selected to help open the door to many more readers, and to many more questions. The great depth of time and diversity in Australian archaeology, when coupled with the broad range of skills in the discipline, presents enormous potential for further research.
Inversion
With contributions by Blake Smith, Roger Lancaster, David Moulton, Stephen Adubato, Amir Naaman, Ran Heilbrunn, Pierre d'Alancaisez, Travis Jeppesen, Oliver Davis, Yotam Feldman, and Marcas Lancaster. Today's world of PrEP, Pride parades, and gay marriage eclipses the wildest dreams of the sexual revolution. While it was formerly deviant to promote gay lifestyles, it is now 'problematic' to suggest that not all departures from the norm are in the homosexual's best interest. Amidst this excess, a new wave of discontentment rises among the once-keenest proponents of sexual progress: gay men. What happened in the transition from inversion to homosexuality, gayness, and queerness? Why do some gay men lament the freedoms afforded to them by sexual and social acceptance? Bold and daring, the essays in Inversion reflect on the vicious cycle of debasement, acceptance, sacrifice, and liberation that homosexuality has been stuck in for longer than it wishes to acknowledge. As gay culture fails to confront its history, it adopts hollow narratives of struggle. Some gay men fear losing their freedoms, some advocate for sexual restraint, while others, lost in the ever-expanding LGBTQIA+ 'community, ' continue to make maximalist ideological demands of those outside. These responses mark a fracture in gay life. If there is some essence to homosexual desire, how is it being served by today's gay culture and queer politics? Has the gay man - homosexual, queer, or inverted - rendered himself obsolete? Bringing together contributions by eleven leading thinkers, theorists, and critics who examine the consequences of pink-washing history, denial of sexual realities, and the memetic nature of desire, Inversion reclaims homosexuality's lost depth in an era of profound discontent. Fearless in its critique and challenging in its proposals, Inversion considers the cultural and political aspects of gay life after homosexuality as it battles with queerness and the allure of a reactionary return, pharmacologically fueled sexual degeneration, and existential dread.
Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer
An exploration of the twisted crimes of Joseph James DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, and the groundbreaking use of familial DNA to crack one of the most chilling cases in modern history.The Golden State Killer case captivated the public and became a true crime phenomenon, spurring documentaries, podcasts like My Favorite Murder, and even TV shows such as Unbelievable and Mindhunter.This book uncovers the behind-the-scenes work that led to the identification of DeAngelo, bringing an end to his reign of terror and changing the process of criminal investigation forever.With thrilling insights into the science of familial DNA, this book is a must-read for fans of Making a Murderer and The Jinx. True crime buffs won't want to miss this deep dive into one of the most astonishing criminal cases of the 21st century, combining cutting-edge forensic science with a truly evil villain.
Lights in the Mist
What strangeness exists within the mist that lingers around our reality? This book attempts to examine the phenomenon known in various cultures as earth lights and spook lights and mystery lights. Are these sentient energies that are part of the Earth itself? Are they the souls of the dearly Departed trapped in this realm of being? Or are they unidentified visitors with an extraterrestrial origin? Come along as we attempt to get at the source of these phantom lights!
Hunting Grounds
The Land Between the Lakes is the largest inland peninsula in the United States. Over 170,000 acres, 300 miles of shoreline and 100 miles of walking trails are contained within the confines of a narrow strip of land between two man-made lakes on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky. It is a wild, sprawling, beautiful place, and a popular destination for campers, tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. It is also a land where legends abound. It is where native peoples hunted, and from which later settlers were forcibly displaced. A land of strangeness and unexplainable phenomena, which run across the spectrums of cryptozoology, hauntings, UFOs and more. A place where monsters roam. This idyllic stretch of untamed wilderness may well harbor a thing our ancestors held as a factual creature, but which we now relegate to the stuff of fiction - The Werewolf, or as many now call it, Dogman. Sightings in the LBL have abounded for decades. From a notorious urban legend to modern day encounters, the Dogmen of The Lakes still lurk in the shadowed forests - at least, that is what many believe.Here, we enter the Hunting Grounds!
Reaping What She Sows
A James Beard Award winner celebrates the women heroes who are fighting against the Big Food system--and asks the question: How should we eat? When the Covid-19 pandemic ripped through global food supply chains, it threatened the livelihoods of farmers, created shortages in supermarkets, and revealed a startling truth to consumers: the food system is broken, and large corporations did the breaking. An idea began to take hold-what if we could return to a time when our needs were met by the farmers in our own communities, rather than a commodity, Big Food system that favors profit above all else? With in-depth, on-the-ground reporting, Nancy Matsumoto introduces readers to the women changemakers who are building local and regional supply chains, from the maverick farmers, millers, and bakers bringing back local grain economies; the brewers, distillers, and winemakers who are regenerating land and ecosystems; indigenous and diasporic seed savers, and many more changemakers. Reaping What She Sows offers a blueprint for what eating enjoyably, sustainably, and ethically looks like today. Essential for those who are concerned about climate change, their own health, and the lack of choice and transparency in the global food supply chain.
Falat籀rio/Chatter
Falat籀rio/Chatter delves into the life and work of Stella do Patroc穩nio (1941-1992), who was confined in Rio de Janeiro's Col繫nia Juliano Moreira psychiatric asylum from the age of twenty-one until her death. The unique form of relentless speech that Do Patroc穩nio produced while institutionalized was dismissed by doctors as mere 'logorrhoea'. Yet her falat籀rio is far more: a defiant and poetic act that resists erasure by psychiatry, racism, and patriarchy. Drawing on a wide range of archival material, this book presents transcriptions of Do Patroc穩nio's chatter in Portuguese and English, amplifying her voice as a testament to survival, power, and resistance.
The 1990s
A visual celebration of a seminal decade. As the Cold War ended and a new millennium approached, grunge, hip--hop, and rave exploded in popularity as teenagers and twenty--somethings searched for something real, something more meaningful. Ostentation was out. Authenticity was in.And so, we had the first flashes of reality TV, the O. J. Simpson trial, the rise of surveillance culture, and the internet. We had early wake--up calls to the world of social media as The Truman Show and The Blair Witch Project exploited the emerging visual language of DIY video content. We heard the rallying call of "Girl Power!" from riot grrrls and the Spice Girls. We argued over East Coast versus West Coast rap and Biggie versus Tupac. Ice-T went from "Cop Killer" to TV detective and Will Smith went from the Fresh Prince to a man in black. Cults, crop circles, and conspiracy theories spread while The X--Files and The Matrix pulled back the curtain on fictional hidden truths. It was the end of history, and it was print's last hurrah--or so we thought. This book explores history, art, film, music, and culture in a unique, immersive, and visual narrative of a conflicted and momentous decade. A fascinating ecosystem of influence between high and low culture, this stimulating volume makes sense of the decade's recurring motifs, trends, and themes, from supermodels to airport style and from the fall of the Soviet Union to the end of the world.
Into the Night
On Sunday, December 8th, 1968, Joseph J. Bartholomey, Jr., a 21-year-old troubled delinquent from Baltimore, sat in the Wicomico County Jail in Salisbury, Maryland. Armed and dangerous, he was plotting his escape, but two men stood in his way: the jailer, Albert L. Kelly, and the county sheriff, Samuel A. Graham. The shocking and sensational double homicide of a beloved sheriff and a hardworking jailer left many on Maryland's Eastern Shore devastated and heartbroken. In this story of criminals and lawmen, author Stephanie L. Fowler uncovers the truth about what happened that night and reveals the complex series of events that led to it. From the historical beginnings of Salisbury and Wicomico County to the long aftermath of the murders, Fowler presents a detailed narrative about the damages we inflict upon one another and the ghosts that inevitably follow such tragedies.
Into the Night
On Sunday, December 8th, 1968, Joseph J. Bartholomey, Jr., a 21-year-old troubled delinquent from Baltimore, sat in the Wicomico County Jail in Salisbury, Maryland. Armed and dangerous, he was plotting his escape, but two men stood in his way: the jailer, Albert L. Kelly, and the county sheriff, Samuel A. Graham. The shocking and sensational double homicide of a beloved sheriff and a hardworking jailer left many on Maryland's Eastern Shore devastated and heartbroken. In this story of criminals and lawmen, author Stephanie L. Fowler uncovers the truth about what happened that night and reveals the complex series of events that led to it. From the historical beginnings of Salisbury and Wicomico County to the long aftermath of the murders, Fowler presents a detailed narrative about the damages we inflict upon one another and the ghosts that inevitably follow such tragedies.
The Kinderhook Creature and Beyond
Bigfoot stalks the Hudson Valley. The little town of Kinderhook, New York is steeped in history and scary stories. Near the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, it's where Martin Van Buren is buried and what inspired Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow. Kinderhook residents should be familiar with spooky tales of headless horsemen, ghosts, and fairies. But in the 1980s, the town became home for a new type of fright - the Kinderhook Creature, a bigfoot-type hominid that terrorized families and was reported all over the county and beyond.Bruce G. Hallenbeck's The Kinderhook Creature and Beyond: A Personal Reminiscence is the story of those times, delving into the history of its author and his numerous paranormal and cryptozoological encounters, as well as those of his family and other residents of the.Kinderhook area. The encounters within these pages include the "Kinderhook Blob," UFO sightings, ghosts, "little people" and much, much more.
The Masonic Book Club, Vol. 8
Masonry Dissected^ by Samuel Prichard, first published in 1730, was an easy book to select for publication by The Masonic Book Club for it has been a Masonic classic for many years. The book has been out-of-print for many years and has been hard to locate even in Masonic libraries. It was the first major expose of the Masonic ritual to be printed; and it occupies an important place in the history of the ritual because it contains the first clear description of a system of three degrees. We were fortunate in securing the assistance of Brother Harry Carr, a Past Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, and one of the greatest living Masonic scholars, in writing the Introduction to the background of the subject with notes covering the possible sources of specific parts of the Prichard book. Brother Carr's careful research permits him to present all that is known about the author of the book. Prichard's work attracted immediate attention and many editions were published within a short period of time. It became a "best seller" of its day and soon there were several pirated editions. Harry Carr has been a student of the history of the Masonic ritual for many years, and his experience is reflected in the detailed explanation of the Prichard book, the sources of his material, its influence on the ritual of his day and on the English and European exposures in the next fifty years. Undoubtedly, Prichard had some knowledge of the Ancient Constitutions, and this phase of the subject is explored in detail by Brother Carr, together with the available literature on the subject. One interesting part of the book is that Brother Carr explores all the ways and by-ways of each factor involved in the subject, with ample references to available studies made by others. The explanation sheds valuable light on many phases of the history of A^asonic ritual. The student of Freemasonry will find the reading and studying of this book an intellectual adventure because of the presentation of the material by Brother Harry Carr. It will be a welcome addition to any A4asonic library, and we are proud to make this rare book available to our members.
The Indian Card
A groundbreaking and deeply personal exploration of Tribal enrollment, and what it means to be Native American in the United States "A genre-bending work of reportage, memoir, and history" --The New Yorker "Candid, unflinching . . . Her thorough excavation of the painful history that gave rise to rigid enrollment policies is a courageous gift to our understanding of contemporary Native life." --The Whiting Foundation Jury Who is Indian enough? To be Native American is to live in a world of contradictions. At the same time that the number of people in the US who claim Native identity has exploded--increasing 85 percent in just ten years--the number of people formally enrolled in Tribes has not. While the federal government recognizes Tribal sovereignty, being a member of a Tribe requires navigating blood quantum laws and rolls that the federal government created with the intention of wiping out Native people altogether. Over two million Native people are tribally enrolled, yet there are Native people who will never be. Native people who, for a variety of reasons ranging from displacement to disconnection, cannot be card-carrying members of their Tribe. In The Indian Card, Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz grapples with these contradictions. Through in-depth interviews, she shares the stories of people caught in the mire of identity-formation, trying to define themselves outside of bureaucratic processes. With archival research, she pieces together the history of blood quantum and tribal rolls and federal government intrusion on Native identity-making. Reckoning with her own identity--the story of her enrollment and the enrollment of her children--she investigates the cultural, racial, and political dynamics of today's Tribal identity policing. With this intimate perspective of the ongoing fight for Native sovereignty, The Indian Card sheds light on what it looks like to find a deeper sense of belonging.
The Spectral Woman
'A radical feminisation of the world' McKenzie Wark, author of Reverse Cowgirl'Recover femininity. Negate gender. Abolish androcentrism. Realise communism. With her tour-de-force, Ciara Cremin shows us we can because we must' Jodi Dean, author of Comrade'Brilliantly demonstrates the capitalist nature of gender identity' Mat Fournier, author of Dysphoric Modernism What if the feminine holds the power to undo domination itself? In The Spectral Woman, Ciara Cremin reveals the feminine as the force which can abolish the rigid categories of sex and gender that sustain class exploitation, androcentrism and repression. With bold, incisive arguments, she explores the transformative potential of feminine jouissance and offers a radical path towards emancipation. Rejecting the myths of diversity, difference and individualism, she confronts the illusions of liberal humanism, arguing for a utopian femininity that challenges the psychic impairments perpetuated by capitalist, colonial and patriarchal systems. In a world haunted by the spectre of the transfeminine figure, Cremin sheds light on the profound potential to decolonise the unconscious and reimagine a future beyond oppression. The Spectral Woman is a bold manifesto for those willing to interrogate the structures that bind us - and envision their abolition. Ciara Cremin lectures in Sociology at the University of Auckland. She is the author of several books, including Man-Made Woman and The Future is Feminine.
Black!feminist!free
BLACK!Feminist!FREE! gathers Beverly Guy-Sheftall's most influential essays, public speeches, and interviews into a single volume, offering readers access to the depth and range of her contributions. From early reflections on the intersections of race, gender, and class, to her contemporary analyses of sexuality, reproductive justice, and global black feminist solidarity, the collection testifies to her enduring commitment to liberation for all oppressed people. In these writings, Guy-Sheftall brings a sharp intellect and unapologetic clarity to issues that remain urgent today: the silencing of black women in political movements, the cultural policing of black female sexuality, the failures of U.S. policy to address systemic violence, and the transformative potential of intersectional coalitions. Her voice is both scholarly and insurgent, illuminating the possibilities of a feminism rooted in black women's experiences.
Malcolm X and the Arts
Malcolm X and the Arts: Ten Centennial Reflections is a landmark collection of essays that examines the influence of Malcolm X on artistic movements and creative works. This volume brings together scholars, artists, and writers to analyze Malcolm X's impact on Black cultural production from the 1960s to the contemporary moment.
Sacrificial Lambs
Today, more than 1 in 20 teens say they are transgender or gender questioning-- an order of magnitude higher than just a decade ago. How is it possible that so many youngsters-- within just a matter of years-- became persuaded that they' d been born in the wrong body? As liberal journalist Anita Bartholomew reveals in Sacrificial Lambs, the answer lies not with gender-confused children but rather with our most trusted institutions and the adults who run them: the medical professionals who " transition" children to facsimiles of the opposite sex before they are old enough to know what sex is; the teachers who tell kindergarteners that doctors only " guessed" their sex at birth; and the mainstream media outlets that label chemical and surgical experiments on children as " life-saving" care. Exposing the many lies and mistruths of gender ideology, Bartholomew shows that every " progressive" argument you've heard in favor of it is wrong. Even if you consider yourself a supporter of the trans movement, once you've seen the breadth and depth of how gender ideology has harmed young people emotionally, psychologically, and physically, you might reassess what it means to be an ally.
The Feminine Frequency
What if the greatest crisis facing humanity isn't political or environmental-but the loss of feminine nature itself?For centuries, society has prioritized masculine values, pushing women to compete with men in order to be seen as successful. The feminist movement, while expanding opportunities, has also led many to disconnect from their feminine energy. This shift has created widespread emotional, mental, and physical imbalances, affecting families for generations.The Feminine Frequency explores how this disconnection has hindered true progress. Chelsea Ann argues that humanity has not evolved as believed but has instead moved backward in understanding the feminine essence. Women have been shaped by societal pressures rather than their inherent nature, leading to a crisis in identity and relationships.Through real-life stories from women worldwide, The Feminine Frequency examines what it truly means to embrace the feminine. The nature of a woman has never been clearly defined--until now. It is not rooted in competition, control, victimhood, or a struggle to mirror men. Instead, it thrives in motherhood, intuition, connection to divinity, and the ability to bring harmony to relationships.Restoring balance in the world depends on recognizing the immense value of feminine energy. Women are the driving force of humanity, and by reclaiming their authentic nature, they can lead society toward greater harmony and peace--and they'll never wish they were men again.
The Masonic Book Club, Vol. 7
Many years ago William E. Gladstone, eminent British statesman, described the Constitution of the United States as "the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man." The men who created the document have been described by enthusiastic speakers as "divinely inspired" and also as being "demi-gods." But an examination of their lives will disclose that although they had different backgrounds, each was familiar with the lessons of history and the functioning of government. And they each possessed an important characteristic that is essential for success in any human activity; the spirit of compromise. A consideration of the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention discloses that the members were prompted by high ideals, but that they were also practical minded men who recognized the need of a charter that would work. Montesquieu, a Mason, in his book "The Spirit of the Law", had de scribed three basic functions of government: the Executive, the Legis lative, and the Judicial. This idea was incorporated into the Constitution of the United States with its familiar checks and balances. Being a child of revolution, and reflecting the recognition that with the passage of time there would be need for change, the document provides for making changes as needed. The periodic election of the executive and the members of the legislative branch affords constant renewal of the exercise of the will of the people. This opportunity for change by the majority makes it unnecessary to engage in violent revolution whenever those who govern are no longer responsive to the will of the people. Recognizing that the will of the majority can be tyrannical, certain basic rights are protected in the Bill of Rights. Freemasonry has as its foundation stone the worth of the individual. Since the Constitution of the United States also recognizes the worth of the individual person it can be described as a Masonic document. Under our system every person is free to make choices and act as he pleases, being restricted only from acting in a manner that will interfere with the similar rights of others.
This Is America
This Is America: Portrait of a Nation at 250 offers a bold, eye-opening journey into the cultural DNA of the United States. Drawing on three decades of research, thousands of miles of travel, and more than 160 interviews, sociologist Gad Yair uncovers the deep cultural codes that define America at its 250th anniversary.From Puritan sermons to presidential speeches, from the frontier to the stars, from Black Lives Matter protests to school shooting memorials, Yair reveals how history and culture quietly shape everyday American life. He shows how the American Dream coexists with illusion, how rights fuel both unity and conflict, why paranoia thrives, and how capitalism and faith remain twin engines of national destiny.Standing in the tradition of Alexis de Tocqueville, Max Weber, and Jean Baudrillard, Yair delivers a contemporary cultural portrait that is as analytical as it is alive. Blending sociology with vivid storytelling, he brings readers face to face with America's contradictions: freedom and inequality, belonging and loneliness, pragmatism and idealism.Richly illustrated with the author's own photographs, This Is America is both a scholarly contribution and a captivating narrative-an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to understand the United States as it enters its 250th year.
Photogrammetry for Archaeological Objects
Photogrammetry is the process of obtaining digital three-dimensional models of objects, features, or landscapes from a series of overlapping, focused, and well-exposed two-dimensional photographs. Photogrammetry is becoming standard practice for archaeological analysis, especially since a digital camera now features consistently in an archaeologist's tool kit. An archaeological career, however, does not traditionally involve becoming an expert in photography.Photogrammetry for Archaeological Objects: A Manual explains in simple, easy-to-follow steps all the essential elements of photography, how to design a controlled photography setup, how to shoot in an uncontrolled environment, and how to edit your images so you can develop your proficiency in photography and by extension, photogrammetry. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the process of setting up your camera for photogrammetry shooting, the necessary camera positions required to completely capture your artefacts, and how to use these images captured to process and edit your photogrammetry models.With the aid of 11 different case studies of a variety of archaeological objects, you can develop your understanding of how to approach different archaeological material for modelling purposes; what camera gear and shooting environment is the most suitable, and what camera angles are suitable to correctly capture your object.Photogrammetry for Archaeological Objects is your go-to guide for building successful and usable 3D photogrammetry models of archaeological material that can be used for analysis, conservation, and educational purposes.
Irish Historical Allusions, Curious Customs And Superstitions, County Of Kerry, Corkaguiny
A vanished voice of Kerry returns a vivid trove of lore, superstition, and local memory, rescued for a new generation. Irish Historical Allusions, Curious Customs And Superstitions, County Of Kerry, Corkaguiny by Patrick M. Foley is a passionate immersion into the living past of Ireland s southwest. Drawing on first-hand accounts, local anecdotes, and meticulous observation, Foley maps the rites, tales, and beliefs that shaped everyday life in Corkaguiny and the wider County Kerry. Readers will discover page-turning accounts of folklore and myths Ireland-wide, detailed Irish superstitions, ancient Irish customs, and the Celtic traditions County Kerry residents lived by from market customs and seasonal rites to ghost-lore and saintly allusions. This collection offers Irish historical insights that illuminate how ordinary people made sense of fate, faith, and community. Historically significant and richly human, this work captures traditions long overlooked by mainstream histories and furnishes scholars and casual readers alike with a rare window into Irish heritage stories. Now republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, this restored edition is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, carefully prepared for today s readers and future generations. Perfect for lovers of Irish folklore, County Kerry history, and collectors of Patrick M. Foley book editions, this volume belongs on the shelf of anyone who treasures folklore and myths Ireland. Rediscover Corkaguiny customs and let these enduring voices of Ireland speak again.
Look Out
"A charming, idiosyncratic meditation on the human urge to see further, and more, in this cultural history of the 'aerial view' . . . McPherson makes an elliptical and enchanting case for reinserting wherever possible the ground-level, human perspective . . . Redolent with insights into the ethical quandary of history-making, as well as the author's own sense of awe at the full sweep of the human story, this is a wonder."--Publishers Weekly, starred review As if Borges and Didion took a tour with Sebald through the beauty and terror of our present and past, Look Out is a profound and prismatic investigation of taking the long view.Look Out is an exploration of long-distance mapping, aerial photography, and top-down and far-ranging perspectives--from pre-Civil War America to our vexed modern times of drone warfare, hyper-surveillance at home and abroad, and quarantine and protest. Blending history, reporting, personal experience, and accounts of activists, programmers, spies, astronauts, artists, inventors, and dreamers, Edward McPherson reveals that to see is to control--and the stakes are high for everyone. The aerial view--a position known in Greek as the catascopos, or "the looker-down"--is a fundamentally privileged perspective, inaccessible to those left on the ground. To the earthbound, (in)sights from such rarified heights convey power and authority. McPherson casts light on our fetishization of distance as a path to truth and considers the awe and apocalypse of taking the long view.
The Masonic Book Club, Vol. 6
There is nothing quite so vital in this life as a timely idea. Obversely, there is nothing as futile as an idea proposed before people are ready to accept it. The civilized world was ready for Martin Luther when he nailed his ninety-five theses on the front door of Wittenberg Cathedral in 1517; but Galileo, being born fifty years too soon, would have been burned at the stake had he not recanted his theory of a round world in 1632. And so it is in the world of books. After Charles Darwin had finished his Voyage of the Beagle, and published his Origin of Species in 1859, the wrath of the theological world descended upon his head. While now no scientist or thinking man questions his well-proved theories, there are still fundamentalist enclaves of dissent. Which brings us down to the book you are now holding in your hands. First published by the J. G. Ferguson Publishing Company of Chicago, in 1964, it had an enthusiastic but limited reception. It was simply ten years too soon. It needed to wait for the Bicentennial to find its place in the sun. Now it becomes one of the most timely and useful books of the decade, if not the half century. Brilliantly researched and beautifully written, it is the definitive treatment of the subject. Note the array of talented scholars who have produced it. The picture treatment is outstanding, and the wealth of illustration, particularly the color work, is magnificent. Had The Masonic Book Club undertaken such a project, it would have cost thousands of dollars, and have been hopelessly beyond its budget. Thus, we have been most fortunate in securing permission from the publisher to purchase the unsewn and unbound sheets, add our own Introduction, bind the volume in our own distinctive club binding, and distribute the book to our own anxiously waiting members for the annual modest membership fee. However, since the book was designed for general distribution, there are no Masonic references in the text. We have therefore provided the connective material in a Foreword written by a noted Masonic historian, 111.'.James R. Case, 33簞, of Bethel, Connecticut, who is well known for his studies and articles on Revolutionary subjects. Steeped in the history of both Masonry and the beginnings of our Country, he has furnished us with a brief survey of the connection of the Signers of the Declaration to our Fraternity.
A Promise Kept
"A cultural act of courage and moral clarity, A Promise Kept is an invitation to reimagine how we approach death-with compassion, honesty, and profound humanity."- LA TribuneWhen Erica met John Baccus, it was the beginning of a love story that would span 41 unforgettable years-full of laughter, devotion, adventure, and quiet moments that stitched their souls together. Erica was the outgoing wife that wanted to travel the world and John was the supportive husband that never told her no. So when John was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and the choice came along, he asked Erica if she would help him end his life, and of course, her answer was yes.In this deeply moving memoir, Erica Baccus invites readers into their intimate journey-through the beauty of their shared life, the heartbreak of decline, and the courageous choice John made to say goodbye on his own terms through assisted suicide.A Promise Kept is more than a story of loss-it's a powerful testament to enduring love, dignity, and the strength it takes to honor a partner's final wish. With honesty and grace, Erica shows that even in the hardest moments, there is light, hope, and a different kind of happy ending.This is their story.
The Masonic Book Club, Vol. 5A
Running through all the events of the founding of our Nation, the desire for Liberty was the one factor that controlled every thought-that motivated every action. As our Founding Fathers watched the gathering storm and experienced the continuous acts of repression passed and practiced by their British rulers, the need for Freedom-freedom of thought, of speech, of peaceable assembly, of political action-determined every move they made, every step they took.From the date of its concept in the minds of men, Masonry had stood for freedom, for liberty. Even the name "Freemasonry", no matter how defined, connotes that very thought. So it was completely natural that within the hearts and minds of the Freemasons of the New World, a desire for political freedom, whereby they could work out their own destiny, should become paramount. To translate such thought into action was in the finest tradition of free Englishmen. From the Magna Carta (1215 A.D.) onward, the citizens of England had struggled to throw off the yoke of oppression. The white men who first settled on our shores-the Pilgrims, the Puritans-were in search of religious liberty, a prime factor in the overall panorama of civil, religious, and political freedom.Our Founding Fathers were not all Freemasons, but all were imbued with the love of Liberty. But many of their outstanding leaders were members of this Fraternity, and the Masonic idea of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity permeated every action. Brother Heaton has shown this in compiling for us a historical record of our nation's Founders. The Masonic Book Club is proud to present a copy of this book to its members. Brother Ronald E. Heaton, the author, worked on its contents for many years before its publication in 1965. Even then, it was an idea whose time would not ripen until our Bicentennial years arrived, and now it is most timely. The Masonic Service Association, under the leadership of its very eminent Executive Secretary, Conrad Hahn, first published and distributed this book in 1965. Now, a copy is hard to find so a reprint was needed.
Bedside Companion to Folklore & Magic
Step into a world of enchantment with this captivating collection of prose and poetry, fact and fiction, on myth and magic, folklore and fairies. This enchanting literary companion contains a rich selection of prose and poetry, fiction and fact, with one entry to read every night of the year. Within the pages of this beautifully designed volume you'll encounter dancing fairies, ferocious dragons, trickster gods, witches and wizards, enchanted islands, shape-shifting animals, and even some magic spells to try out if you dare. Featured in these pages are tales from global folklore including Anansi the Spider and Little Tieke the Dancing Thief, the very best of magical children's literature and fiction ranging from classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm to exciting modern fantasy such as Marlon James's Back Leopard, Red Wolf. Also included are various nonfiction sources such as eighteenth-century grimoires containing bloodthirsty revenge spells, evocative accounts of the Lancashire and Salem witch trials, and classic anthropological texts such as James George Fraser's The Golden Bough.
White Devil
The amazing true story of the only white man to rise to the top of the Chinese mafia. In August 2013, "Bac Guai" John Willis, also known as the "White Devil" because of his notorious ferocity, was sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking and money laundering. Willis, according to prosecutors, was "the kingpin, organizer and leader of a vast conspiracy," all within the legendarily insular and vicious Chinese mafia. It started when John Willis was 16 years old . . . his life seemed hopeless. His father had abandoned his family years earlier, his older brother had just died of a heart attack, and his mother was dying. John was alone, sleeping on the floor of his deceased brother's home. Desperate, John reached out to Woping, a young Chinese man Willis had rescued from a bar fight weeks before. Woping literally picks him up off the street, taking him home to live among his own brothers and sisters. Soon, Willis is accompanying Woping to meet his Chinese mobster friends, and starts working for them. Journalist Bob Halloran tells the tale of John Willis, aka White Devil, the only white man to ever rise through the ranks in the Chinese mafia. Willis began as an enforcer, riding around with other gang members to "encourage" people to pay their debts. He soon graduated to even more dangerous work as a full-fledged gang member, barely escaping with his life on several occasions. As a white man navigating an otherwise exclusively Asian world, Willis was at first an interesting anomaly, but his ruthless devotion to his adopted culture eventually led to him emerging as a leader. He organized his own gang of co-conspirators and began an extremely lucrative criminal venture selling tens of thousands of oxycodone pills. A year-long FBI investigation brought him down, and John pleaded guilty to save the love of his life from prosecution. He has no regrets. White Devil explores the workings of the Chinese mafia, and he speaks frankly about his relationships with other gang members, the crimes he committed, and why he'll never rat out any of his brothers to the cops. Told to Halloran from Willis's prison cell, White Devil is a shocking portrait of a man who was allowed access into a secret world, and who is paying the price for his hardened life.
Charlie and Me
Charles Manson, arguably the most famous killer in American history, remains a source of fascination more than fifty years after the Tate-LaBianca murders that shocked the nation. In previous books about the 1969 murders, writers focused on trial testimony and scrambled to find anything new that would provide insight into what happened. The information they had was orchestrated by the prosecution, which used cult images and sex orgies to shock. But who was Manson, really? Was he the racist, Helter Skelter, mind-controlling cult master portrayed in the media? Or was there more? Only one journalist--Mary Neiswender--was able to meet Manson in person during the year-long trial in 1970. After Manson's arrest, Neiswender spent more time with Manson than any other person, except maybe his prison guards. Manson and Neiswender spoke in person at the county jail or on the phone almost daily. However, the conversations between Manson and Neiswender have never been published: most of their talks were off the record, and Neiswender refused to write about them until after Manson's death in prison in 2017. In Charlie and Me Neiswender finally reveals their conversations and the insights she gained from her time with Manson, a complicated man, a killer, and a figure of intense interest in American crime culture.
Dead Weight
A personal and cultural look at the dark underbelly of Western beauty standards and the lethal culture of disordered eating they've wrought "An authoritative, generous, and persuasive debut that I wish I could go back in time and gift to my teenage self."--Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood In Dead Weight, Emmeline Clein recounts her struggle with disordered eating alongside the stories of other women: historical figures, pop culture celebrities, and the girls she's known and loved. Through the story of her own sickness, the raw recollections of interview subjects, and dispatches from social media rabbit holes, Clein challenges stereotypes and renders statistics and science deeply personal and urgent. From her first encounters with icons of the thin ideal to her years ricocheting between hunger and bingeing, from the pro-anorexia blog that unexpectedly saved someone's life to the residential treatment centers that make so many people sicker, from a wrenching elegy for those who didn't survive to a manifesto for sisterhood, solidarity, and recovery, Clein uncovers girlhood's appetites and injuries to reveal the economic, cultural, and political history of an epidemic. Dead Weight makes the case that we are faced with a culture of suppression, self-denial, and self-harm, an insidious, pervasive, and dangerous American cult of femininity rooted in racism and misogyny. Tracing the medical and cultural histories of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder and investigating the recent rise of orthorexia, Clein reveals the economic conditions underpinning diet culture, and grapples with the ways today's feminism can be complicit in propping up the fetish of self-shrinking. Drawing on a kaleidoscopic array of sources--from cult classic films like Jennifer's Body to the aughts-era Tumblrverse, the writing of Simone Weil, Chris Kraus, and Anne Boyer to the medieval canon of anorexic saints--Clein calls for a feminism that doesn't compel women to shrink their bodies to increase their value, urging radical acceptance of all our appetites instead: for food, connection, and love. A sharp, perceptive, and revelatory polemic about the external forces that shape our lives, Dead Weight is electrifying, unapologetically bold, and fiercely compassionate.
Life After Cars
NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything--and what we can do to fight back When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty. Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending proliferation of automobiles has delivered a host of costs, among them the demolition of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities to make way for car infrastructure; an epidemic of violent death; countless hours lost in traffic; isolation from our fellow human beings; and the ongoing destruction of the natural world. Globally, SUVs alone now emit more carbon than the nations of Germany, South Korea, or Japan. That's why we need Life After Cars. Through historical records, revealing interviews, and unflinching statistics, Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the podcast The War on Cars, and former host Aaron Naparstek unpack the scale of damage that cars cause, the forces that have created our current crisis and are invested in perpetuating it, and the way that the fight for better transportation is deeply linked to the fight for a more equitable and just society. Cars as we know them today are unsustainable--but there is hope. Life After Cars will arm readers with the tools they need to implement real, transformative change, from simply raising awareness to taking a stand at public forums. It's past time to radically rethink--and shrink--society's collective relationship with the automobile. Together, let's create a better Life After Cars.
Hiawatha And The Iroquois Confederation; A Study In Anthropology. A Paper Read At The Cincinnati Meeting Of The American Association For The Advancement Of Science, In August, 1881, Under The Title Of
A forgotten voice from the past returns to illuminate the origins of law, leadership, and union. Rediscovered and republished by Alpha Editions, Hiawatha and the Iroquois Confederation has been carefully restored for today s readers. In this revelatory anthropology study, Horatio Hale examines the life of Hiawatha and the formative myths and institutions behind the Iroquois Confederacy origins. First read at the Cincinnati 1881 conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science as A Lawgiver of the Stone Age, Hale s paper bridges Stone Age anthropology, Native American lawgiver traditions, and indigenous governance. Blending ethnography, comparative history, and vivid storytelling, the book traces how legendary law and counsel shaped durable political structures among the Iroquois and situates those developments within broader prehistoric law systems. This edition s historical significance is profound: long out of print for decades, it is now returned as a collector s item and cultural treasure. Restored with care by Alpha Editions, it offers scholars of Native American studies and casual readers alike a lucid, engaging account of Iroquois history, prehistoric governance, and the intellectual currents of 19th-century anthropology. Ideal for collectors, libraries, and anyone fascinated by indigenous governance, the Horatio Hale book reconnects modern audiences with a foundational inquiry into law, kinship, and confederation. Experience a classic reborn scholarly, readable, and essential for understanding the roots of the Iroquois Confederation.
Evil Eye In The Western Highlands
A piercing glance that can shape fate delve into the eerie heart of Highland belief. Evil Eye in the Western Highlands unravels a world where sight and superstition meet. Robert Craig Maclagan s classic study visits croft-houses, kirk-gatherings, and remote glens to record Scottish superstitions, Highland legends, and the rituals people used to ward off malevolent looks. Combining vivid firsthand accounts with analytical clarity, this book explores Scottish evil eye traditions, Western Highlands myths, and the ways communities explained misfortune, illness, and the supernatural in Scotland. Readers will find rich material for cultural anthropology Scotland, historical folklore studies, and folklore research book collections. This edition is especially important: out of print for decades, it has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure cleaned, annotated, and presented for both casual readers curious about Highland lore and classic literature collectors focused on cultural history of Scotland. Whether you re researching Highland legends, examining the supernatural in Scotland, or simply drawn to evocative storytelling, Maclagan s work remains a foundational Robert Craig Maclagan book that bridges antiquarian scholarship and living tradition. Immerse yourself in an indispensable account of belief, fear, and resilience a vital resource for anyone interested in Evil Eye folklore and the soul of the Western Highlands.
Teacher Narratives and Narratives of Teaching
This Reprint explores teachers' lives through narrative methodology, with the aim of fostering an enhanced appreciation for teaching. Leading experts show how different narrative methods including autobiography, oral history, interviews, photography, reflective writing, social media posts, and surveys can reveal a fuller picture of the reality of being an educator. These narratives reveal both the challenges teachers face and the meaningful connections they build with students, parents, and colleagues. Through these accounts, we see how teachers handle constant changes in education while staying resilient, creative, and committed to their work. By sharing teachers' lived experiences, this work highlights education's wide-reaching effects: how teachers transform individual students, strengthen communities, and play a crucial role in building our future. The collection presents an inspiring picture of educators that may encourage others to embrace and sustain the teaching profession.
The Great Speeches And Orations Of Daniel Webster; With An Essay On Daniel Webster As A Master Of English Style
A thunderbolt of eloquence rediscover the voice that shaped a nation. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster brings together the commanding rhetoric of one of America s most influential American figures, presented in a restored edition by Alpha Editions. This volume collects Webster s most celebrated historical speeches and political speeches collection from courtroom masterpieces to stirring Senate orations showcasing why he is remembered as a master of English style and a model of 19th-century rhetoric. Readers will find the clarity, cadence, and persuasive power that made Webster s orations pivotal in shaping debates on union, law, and liberty. Interwoven is an illuminating essay on Daniel Webster as a master of English style, unpacking techniques every lover of eloquence in public speaking will study and admire. Unique literary and historical significance: out of print for decades, this edition has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. Meticulous editing and scholarly attention make this more than a reprint it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure for lovers of classic American literature and scholars of American history speeches. Whether you re a casual reader drawn to the drama of American oratory or a collector seeking a definitive Daniel Webster biography companion, this book offers an indispensable window into Webster s rhetoric and the political life of 19th-century America. Rediscover Webster s orations where language becomes law, and speech shapes history.
The Inequality Of Human Races
A provocative, indispensable window into the ideas that reshaped nineteenth-century thought republished and restored for today s readers. Arthur de Gobineau s The Inequality of Human Races is a landmark (and controversial) work of 19th century anthropology that shaped debates in racial theory, racial hierarchy, and the emergence of race science. This edition presents Gobineau s original arguments about human races and their place in history, carefully preserved to reflect the primary text that influenced generations of thinkers and the development of social Darwinism. Read as a historical document, it illuminates how ideas of racial inequality entered political and cultural discourse and helps readers understand the roots of modern racial discourse. This Alpha Editions release brings a text out of print for decades back into circulation fully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is edited and designed as a collector s item and cultural treasure: a faithful reproduction for historians, students of anthropology classics, and anyone exploring the history of race and society. Whether you re a casual reader curious about historical racial studies or a collector of influential intellectual works, this edition offers rare insight into Gobineau philosophy and the contested legacy of racial theory. Keywords: racial theory, racial inequality, human races, 19th century anthropology, racial hierarchy, Gobineau philosophy, race and society, historical racial studies, race science, social Darwinism, racial discourse, anthropology classics.
The Uncomfortable Truth
In "The Uncomfortable Truth," young author Lee Maxwell delivers an unapologetic critique of today's most prominent social movements and the psychological phenomena affecting modern youth. Written from the perspective of a young person observing their generation, this provocative analysis challenges readers to question the foundations of progressive ideologies that have become mainstream in Western society. Maxwell's two-part exploration begins with an examination of contemporary mental health challenges, including validation-seeking behavior, social media addiction, and the development of healthy self-esteem. The author suggests that many of today's psychological struggles stem from unrealistic expectations and a reluctance to accept personal responsibility. The second part confronts controversial topics head-on, offering critical perspectives on movements like Black Lives Matter, pro-choice advocacy, and LGBT pride. Maxwell analyzes these movements through a traditional conservative lens, arguing that they often rely more on emotion than logic and may ultimately harm the people they claim to support. Bold, contrarian, and deliberately provocative, "The Uncomfortable Truth" will challenge readers to reconsider their assumptions about modern social movements while examining the psychological foundations underlying them. This book isn't afraid to question widely accepted narratives and present alternative viewpoints in an increasingly polarized cultural landscape. If you enjoyed "The Coddling of the American Mind," "Cynical Theories," and "The Madness of Crowds," you'll love "The Uncomfortable Truth."
Ikom Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria
A lost treasury of voices returns: Ikom Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria revives the laughter, wisdom, and wonder of a people whose tales shaped generations. Collected by Elphinstone Dayrell and lovingly restored by Alpha Editions, this folklore collection Nigeria brings together traditional African stories, African myths and legends, and indigenous Nigerian stories from the Ikom region. These Nigerian folk tales rich in tricksters, ancestral spirits, moral riddles, and landscape-born myth offer a window into Ikom storytelling and the broader cultural heritage Nigeria. Each tale pulses with local color, ritual cadence, and the communal values that sustained West African folktales for centuries. Historically significant and beautifully narrated, this edition rescues material that was out of print for decades and reintroduces it to modern readers and scholars alike. More than a reprint, Alpha Editions has carefully restored original texts for clarity and authenticity, pairing preservation with accessibility. The result is both a collector s item and a cultural treasure: essential for casual readers seeking enchanting Southern Nigeria stories and indispensable for collectors of Nigerian cultural narratives and folklore collection Nigeria. Perfect for lovers of African folklore, students of traditional African stories, and anyone drawn to the living myths of West Africa, this volume preserves a vital chapter of Nigeria s oral heritage for today s readers and for future generations.
Indian Story And Song, From North America
A vivid bridge to a vanishing world Indian Story and Song, from North America revives the voices, songs, and myths of Indigenous peoples with lyricism and scholarship. Alice C. Fletcher s landmark collection gathers North American Indian stories and traditional songs recorded with deep respect and careful ethnographic detail. Readers will find myths of creation, heroic tales, mourning chants, and playful legends alongside transcriptions of Native American songs that illuminate Indigenous music traditions and oral performance. Blending cultural anthropology and ethnomusicology, Fletcher captures the living pulse of American Indian culture at a pivotal moment in history. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure: annotated, reformatted, and presented for both casual readers and classic literature collectors who seek authenticity and beauty. Scholars of Native American folklore, students of ethnomusicology, and anyone drawn to folklore and mythology will value its firsthand accounts and lyrical translations. Essential reading for those interested in Native American history, Indian storytelling, and Native American songs, this book preserves voices too often sidelined and invites modern audiences to listen, learn, and honor. Own a restored piece of cultural heritage that bridges past and present.
Through the Lens of a Monster
The only man he trusted was a killer too.On death row at San Quentin, artist and inmate William Noguera formed an unlikely bond with the notorious serial killer Joseph Naso. Over years of disturbing conversations--and at great personal risk--Noguera gained his trust. What he revealed was far worse than anyone imagined.Behind prison walls, Naso described his brutal crimes in chilling detail, disclosing evidence that had eluded investigators for decades and exposing the darkness that drove him. Now, for the first time, Noguera lays bare those confessions and the psychological games behind them--offering long-overdue answers for grieving families and fresh leads in cases gone cold.Through the Lens of a Monster is both a window into the twisted mind of a predator and a haunting memoir of a man seeking redemption for his own violent past.The inspiration for the Oxygen True Crime original documentary series Death Row Confidential, produced by Dick Wolf, Vanity Fair Studios, and Universal Television. Also available on Peacock.
An Introductory Lecture On Arch ology
Rediscover the spark that helped shape modern archaeological thinking an eloquent, foundational lecture resurrected for today s readers. An Introductory Lecture on Arch ology, delivered before Cambridge University by Churchill Babington, is a lucid, passionate primer that bridges classical learning and the emerging science of field study. Babington guides readers through the aims, methods, and moral purpose of archaeology, illuminating how careful observation of artifacts, inscriptions, and monuments reveals lives long vanished. Part intellectual manifesto, part practical orientation, this university archaeology lecture demystifies archaeological method for students, scholars, and curious newcomers alike. Historically significant and richly argued, this 19th-century archaeology text captures a pivotal moment when archaeology matured from antiquarian curiosity into an academic discipline. Babington s clear prose and wide learning make this work invaluable as an archaeology academic resource and historical archaeology study perfect for archaeology for beginners, advanced students, and collectors of scholarly works. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a work that was out of print for decades and is now republished with care for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure: a thoughtfully restored Churchill Babington book that belongs on both classroom shelves and collector cabinets. Ideal as an archaeology lecture companion, an archaeology education primer, or a piece of 19th-century archaeology scholarship, this volume reclaims a formative voice in Cambridge University archaeology and the broader archaeology scholarly work canon.
The Intermediate Sex
A provocative classic returns: discover the radical book that helped shape modern conversations about love, identity, and society. Edward Carpenter s The Intermediate Sex reexamines the boundaries of sex and soul and speaks to our age with uncanny clarity. First published in 1908, this pioneering work blends philosophy, sociology, and personal observation to argue that people exist along a spectrum between masculinity and femininity. Carpenter profiles transitional gender types, explores sexual orientation, and traces historical and cross-cultural evidence for what he calls the intermediate sex. Rich with early 20th-century gender studies insight, it is an essential text for anyone interested in gender identity exploration, gender fluidity literature, and historical LGBTQ perspectives. This Alpha Editions release restores a landmark work long out of print. Carefully edited and reproduced for clarity, this edition is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, preserved for today s readers and future generations. Scholars of Edward Carpenter studies, students of sociological gender research, and readers curious about the roots of modern gender and sexuality discourse will find this book both a scholarly resource and a moving human document. Whether you re a casual reader drawn to provocative ideas or a collector hunting rare LGBTQ history volumes, this restored edition bridges past and present. Dive into a foundational voice in sexual orientation analysis and pioneering gender studies an urgent, humane exploration of identity that still resonates today.
London Street Games
Rediscover the laughter of a bygone London where the pavement was a playground and children ruled the streets. London Street Games is a vivid, affectionate chronicle of the games that shaped childhood on London s corners, squares, and alleys. Written with the keen eye of Norman Douglas, this book collects descriptions, rules, and stories of traditional children's games from hopscotch and knucklebones to rough-and-tumble pursuits framed against the social life of the city. It s both practical guide and cultural snapshot: a celebration of street play in London, Victorian children's activities, and the urban folklore of London that taught resourcefulness, community, and joy. Historically significant and richly observed, this volume illuminates the cultural history of London through play. Readers will find authentic detail for historical recreation, educators seeking classic games for kids, and nostalgia for anyone remembering childhood pastimes. Douglas s voice balances wit, empathy, and documentary care, making the book as much a literary pleasure as an ethnographic record. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition has been carefully prepared for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure ideal for casual readers, classic literature collectors, and lovers of British playground games. Reclaim a vanished street culture and bring the nostalgic children's pastimes of London back to life.
Essays In Medical Sociology, Volume 1
A forgotten voice returns: Essays In Medical Sociology, Volume 1 reawakens a landmark conversation about medicine, society, and the human cost of care. This compelling collection gathers sharp, humane essays that trace the roots of modern medical sociology exploring social determinants of health, the ethics of care, and healthcare systems analysis with clarity and moral urgency. Readers will encounter thoughtful historical medical essays and public health perspectives that illuminate how social forces shape health outcomes, how medical institutions evolve, and why medicine and society must be studied together. Each essay offers medicine and sociology enthusiasts concise medical sociology insights, rigorous sociological healthcare studies, and meditations on medical ethics essays that remain startlingly relevant. Historically significant and intellectually rich, this Volume 1 medical essays collection sheds light on early debates that helped form contemporary healthcare discourse. Its historical importance makes it essential reading for students of the sociology of health, historians of medicine, and anyone curious about the lineage of public health ideas linked to figures like Elizabeth Blackwell. Out of print for decades, this work has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. This edition is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, prepared for today s readers and future generations. Whether you re a casual reader seeking profound public health perspectives or a classic literature collector hunting rare sociological healthcare studies, this revived classic belongs on your shelf.
The Indians Of The Painted Desert Region
A vivid journey into a vanishing world step into the Painted Desert region where the voices, ceremonies, and landscapes of Southwestern tribes come alive. In The Indians of the Painted Desert Region, George Wharton James offers an intimate portrait of Native American tribes across Arizona: the Hopi culture with its cliff dwellings and sacred kachina rites, Navajo traditions of weaving and hogan life, Wallapai history along river canyons, and the resilient Havasupai people of the waterfalls and plateaus. Blending travel narrative, cultural anthropology, and eyewitness observation, James captures daily life, myth, and ceremony with compassion and detail that enlightens curious readers and scholars alike. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores a work long out of print for decades and prepares it for today s and future generations. Meticulously restored and annotated, this is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure that preserves key material on indigenous peoples of Arizona, desert tribes of America, and the broader Native American history of the Southwestern United States. Perfect for readers drawn to Native American tribes, students of cultural anthropology, and classic literature collectors, this book is both a compelling narrative and an important historical record. Own a piece of reclaimed history an essential volume for anyone fascinated by Hopi culture, Navajo traditions, Wallapai history, and the Havasupai people.
The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts
A provocative rescue of a forgotten classic: Thorstein Veblen s sharp, humane inquiry into the instincts that drive production and the fate of industrial arts. In The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts, Veblen traces the evolution of craftsmanship and the work ethic philosophy from pre-industrial ateliers to mass production, offering a sustained craftsmanship analysis that still cuts to the heart of modern labor and production insights. Combining economic sociology and cultural critique, he explores how the industrial revolution impact reshaped historical industrial practices, pitting workmanship against mechanized efficiency and exposing the tensions of craftsmanship vs industrialization. Readable and richly argued, Veblen s economic theories illuminate why societies value certain kinds of work, how habits of industry form, and what is lost when production becomes divorced from skill and pride. This edition out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure: annotated, cleanly set, and designed for both casual readers curious about early 20th-century industry and classic literature collectors seeking a definitive copy. If you prize incisive thought on labor, production, and the social roots of industry, this essential work revives Veblen s voice for a new age of industrial arts debate.
