Possessed: A Cultural History of Hoarding (Falkoff Rebecca R.)(Paperback)

Possessed: A Cultural History of Hoarding (Falkoff Rebecca R.)(Paperback)

In Possessed, Rebecca R. Falkoff asks how hoarding--once a paradigm of economic rationality--came to be defined as a mental illness. Hoarding is unique among the disorders included in the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5, because its diagnosis requires the existence of a material entity:

Wanderlust: A History of Walking (Solnit Rebecca)(Paperback)

A passionate, thought-provoking exploration of walking as a political and cultural activity, from the author of Orwell's Roses Drawing together many histories--of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores--Rebecca Solnit creates a

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe (Steen Charlie R.)(Paperback)

A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe examines the relationships that developed in cities from the time of the late Renaissance through to the Napoleonic period, exploring culture in the broadest sense by selecting a variety of sources not commonly used in history books, such as plays, popular

Cultural Studies 1983: A Theoretical History (Hall Stuart)(Paperback)

The publication of Cultural Studies 1983 is a touchstone event in the history of Cultural Studies and a testament to Stuart Hall's unparalleled contributions. The eight foundational lectures Hall delivered at the University of Illinois in 1983 introduced North American audiences to a thinker and

Hoarding: What Everyone Needs to Know(r) (Steketee Gail)(Paperback)

Hoarding disorder is the excessive saving of objects and difficulty parting with them to a point that interferes with one's ability to properly use rooms and furnishings in the home. Hoarding can become dangerous, sometimes resulting in structural problems and fires, or in hazardous sanitary

Catalonia a Cultural and Literary History (Eaude Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Presents a cultural history of Catalonia, exploring the distinctive nature of Catalan identity through the perspectives of political struggle, a vibrant literary tradition and world-famous innovations in architecture and the visual

Book Five: The Parting (Nykko)(Paperback)

Trapped in the dangerous world of ElseWhere, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo are possessed by the evils unleashed by the Master of Shadows. Max and Grandpa Gabe may be their only hope of breaking free. But it's a race against time. The Master's plan to destroy both ElseWhere and our own world is in

The Ghost: A Cultural History (Owens Susan)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, this is a new cultural history of the ghost--one of the most popular and pervasive subjects worldwide. Spanning from the medieval period to today, the book includes a wide range of artists and writers, including Hogarth, Blake, Rossetti, Shakespeare, Pepys, Shelley, and Dickens

The American Dream: A Cultural History (Samuel Lawrence R.)(Pevná vazba)

There is no better way to understand America than by understanding the cultural history of the American Dream. Rather than just a powerful philosophy or ideology, the Dream is thoroughly woven into the fabric of everyday life, playing a vital role in who we are, what we do, and why we do it. No

The Histories (Herodotus)(Paperback)

'The father of history,' as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to 'prevent the traces of human events from being erased by

The Flood Year 1927: A Cultural History (Parrish Susan Scott)(Paperback)

A richly nuanced cultural history of the Great Mississippi flood The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in U.S. history, drowning crops and displacing more than half a million people across seven states. It was also the first environmental disaster to be

Kyoto - A Cultural and Literary History (Dougill John)(Paperback / softback)

A cultural and literary history of Japan's former capital, exploring its religious sites, rich traditions of art and literature and its distinctive geisha

She-Wolf: A Cultural History of Female Werewolves (Priest Hannah)(Paperback)

She-Wolf explores the cultural history of the female werewolf, from her first appearance in medieval literature to recent incarnations in film, television and popular literature. The book includes contributors from various disciplines, and offers a cross-period, interdisciplinary exploration of a

Photography: A Cultural History (Warner Marien Mary)(Paperback)

The fifth edition of this indispensable history of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to current practice, and providing a focused understanding of the cultural contexts in which photographers have lived and worked throughout, this remains an all-encompassing

Theatre & History (Schneider Rebecca)(Paperback)

Mathematics of the Gods and the Algorithms of Men - A Cultural History (Zellini Paolo)(Paperback / softback)

Yew - A History (Hageneder Fred)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating look at all aspects of the botany, cultural history, and remarkable mythology of the genus Taxus The yew is one of the most fascinating and versatile life forms on Earth, botanically rich and intriguing, and culturally almost without comparison. This impressive study of the yew

Tennis: A Cultural History (Gillmeister Heiner)(Paperback)

This is the second edition of the highly acclaimed and bestselling comprehensive history of tennis which was the first truly scholarly history of any individual sport. Supported by a startling wealth of linguistic and documentary research, Gillmeister charts the global evolution of tennis from its

Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus (Wasik Bill)(Paperback)

Signs of Civilisation - How punctuation changed history (Michalsen Bard Borch)(Paperback / softback)

Signs of Civilisation provides an account of the rich cultural history of

Ghost Story 1840-1920 - A Cultural History (Smith Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

The Ghost Story 1840-1920: A Cultural History is the first book length analysis of the British ghost story in over thirty years. It includes readings of the economic, national, colonial, and gender contexts of the ghost story and provides a new and important critical re-evaluation of writers

Cultural History of Medicine(Mixed media product)

How has our understanding of medicine evolved over the past 2,500 years? A Cultural History of Medicine, as the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the cultural history of medicine from ancient times to modernity, discusses this. With six highly illustrated volumes covering 2500

A Cultural History of Spanish Speakers in Japan (Tinajero Araceli)(Pevná vazba)

Beginning in 1990, thousands of Spanish speakers emigrated to Japan. A Cultural History of Spanish Speakers in Japan focuses on the intellectuals, literature, translations, festivals, cultural associations, music (bolero, tropical music, and pop, including reggaeton), dance (flamenco, tango and

Outsider - A History of the Goalkeeper (Wilson Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The first-ever cultural, tactical and historical history of the goalkeeper, by Jonathan Wilson, acclaimed author of INVERTING THE PYRAMID. 'A splendid history of football's complicated scapegoats' DAILY