Community and Society (Tonnies Ferdinand)(Paperback)

Community and Society (Tonnies Ferdinand)(Paperback)

One of the first major studies of sociology, this book explores the clash between small-scale neighborhood-based communities and the large-scale competitive market society. It considers all aspects of life - political, economic, legal, family, religion and culture. Discusses construction of

The Subversive Family: An Alternative History of Love and Marriage (Mount Ferdinand)(Paperback)

British politician and writer, Ferdinand Mount, challenges contemporary beliefs about society and family--including the history of divorce, childcare, and the concept of the nuclear family. In Subversive Family, politician and writer Ferdinand Mount argues that society is shaped by a series of

Rudolf Steiner and the Christian Community (Selg Peter)(Paperback)

The relationship between The Christian Community and the Anthroposophical Society is complex and often misunderstood. Christian Community priests work out of an understanding of anthroposophy, and it was undoubtedly Steiner's theological lecture courses which led to the formation of the movement

Pilgrims and Priests: Christian Mission in a Post-Christian Society (Paas Stefan)(Paperback)

What does it mean to be a small missional community in a deeply secularized society? Drawing on a wide range of practical insight with mission in one of the most secular contexts of the West, Pilgrims and Priests blends this experience with a thorough analysis of relevant biblical, historical,

Kingston (Kingston Historical Society)(Paperback)

With its peaceful cove and captivating mountain views, Kingston has long been a charming community on Puget Sound west of Seattle. Dubbed Little City by the Sea, Gateway to the Olympic Mountains, and Ferry Town, Kingston has an extensive history beyond its boating appeal. It was once a seasonal

Child Development: Understanding a Cultural Perspective (Packer Martin J.)(Paperback)

Every child is born into a community, a society with a culture, in which they will live, grow and develop. Cultures lead to differences in children's physical development, and are also an essential component of every child's psychological development. Taking a chronological approach, from prenatal

ISE Statics and Mechanics of Materials (Beer Ferdinand)(Paperback / softback)

Journey to the End of the Night (Cline Louis-Ferdinand)(Paperback)

Louis-Ferdinand Celine's revulsion and anger at what he considered the idiocy and hypocrisy of society explodes from nearly every page of this novel. Filled with slang and obscenities and written in raw, colloquial language, Journey to the End of the Night is a literary symphony of violence,

Barefoot Queen (Falcones Ildefonso)(Paperback / softback)

Milagros introduces Caridad to the gypsy community, an exotic fringe society that will soon bring them love and change their life forever. From the tumultuous bustle of 18th-century Seville to the theatres of Madrid, THE BAREFOOT QUEEN takes us into the murky world of tobacco smuggling and ther

Community and Growth (Vanier Jean)(Paperback / softback)

Community and Growth is a series of starting points for reflection on the nature and meaning of

ISE Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics (Beer Ferdinand)(Paperback / softback)

American Film and Society Since 1945 (Quart Leonard)(Paperback)

One of the few authoritative books about American film and society, American Film and Society since 1945 combines accessible, fun-to-read text with a detailed, insightful, and scholarly political and social analysis that thoroughly explores the relationship of American film to society and provides

American Homo: Community and Perversity (Escoffier Jeffrey)(Paperback)

How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community (Birdsong Mia)(Paperback)

An Invitation to Community and Models for ConnectionAfter almost every presentation activist and writer Mia Birdsong gives to executives, think tanks, and policy makers, one of those leaders quietly confesses how much they long for the profound community she describes. They have family, friends,

Story of Ferdinand (Leaf Munro)(Paperback / softback)

Once upon a time in Spain, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand . Unlike all the other little bulls - who run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights - Ferdinand would rather sit under his favourite cork tree and smell the

Love and Intimacy in Contemporary Society: Love in an International Context (Brooks Ann)(Paperback)

Love and Intimacy in Contemporary Society reflects on relationships in contemporary society and the role of love and intimacy in framing lives. The book draws on sociological perspectives, cultural sociology and gender theory perspectives. It looks at how love and intimacy is experienced

Media and Society (Curran James)(Paperback)

Media and Society is an established textbook, popular worldwide for its insightful and accessible essays from leading international academics on the most pertinent issues in the media field today. With this updated edition, David Hesmondalgh joins James Curran and a leading team of international

Community-Based Monitoring in the Arctic (Danielsen Finn)(Paperback)

Community Based Monitoring Programs in the Arctic explores the concept and use of community-based monitoring (CBM) of ecological conditions in the Arctic. The authors analyze current programs and determines that CBM, while widespread and effective, nonetheless still has untapped potential

Community Archives, Community Spaces - Heritage, Memory and Identity(Paperback / softback)

This book traces the trajectory of the community archives movement, expanding the definition of community archives to include sites such as historical societies, social movement organisations and community centres, and explore new definitions of what community archives might encompass, particularly

Introduction to Community Development: Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning (Robinson Jerry W.)(Paperback)

This text provides students of community and economic development with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field. Bringing together leading scholars, it provides both a conceptual background and contemporary approaches, with a progression from theory to practice. Included are case

Ecology, Community and Lifestyle: Outline of an Ecosophy (Naess Arne)(Paperback)

Ecology, Community and Lifestyle is a revised and expanded translation of Naess' book Okologi, Samfunn og Livsstil, which sets out the author's thinking on the relevance of philosophy to the problems of environmental degradation and the rethinking of the relationship between mankind and nature. The

Community Care and the Law (Clements Luke)(Paperback / softback)

Community Care and the Law is the pre-eminent legal text on adult social care

Analysing Community Work: Theory and Practice (Popple Keith)(Paperback)

This is a key text in community work, discussing international thinkers and arguing for more critical analysis of community

Community Fundraising(Paperback / softback)

Community Fundraising is one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising and yet in spite of this there is surprisingly little written about this area of fundraising. This book fills that