The idea that pain can be a pleasure is a troubling one, and yet it informs cultural practices ranging from extreme sports to BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadomasochism)
In Framing Film, film studies experts Steven Allen and Laura Hubner draw on a selection of historically and culturally diverse texts to explore the intricate relationships between cinema and the visua
Narratives of place link people and geographic location with a cultural imaginary through literature and visual narration. Contemporary literature and film often frame narratives with specific geograp
The excavation of the Westhawk Farm site in Kent, England, preceded development of the land. This meticulous report of that work follows human habitation from the Neolithic through the medieval period
Pragmatic and Adaptable Textbook Meets the Needs of Students and Instructors from Diverse FieldsNumerical analysis is a core subject in data science and an essential tool for applied mathematicians, e
Drawing on the challenges of urban expansion and increasing population density facing contemporary Brazil, Shifting Horizons is an interdisciplinary investigation of the treatment of social difference
The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised!Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential con
The time-saving resource every architect needs The Architect’s Studio Companion is a robust, user-friendly resource that keeps important information at your fingertips throughout the design process. I
Shows hows how to build interactive, fun, and effective online learning programs for any objective or setting. The “father of e-learning” offers his insight on what makes good elearning, particularly
The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality presents a series of research-informed readings on the sociological contributions of technologies, practices, experiences, and organizational quality and
Robert Darnton, Roger Chartier, and others have written much on the history of reading in the Old Regime, but this is the first broad study of reading to focus on the period after 1800. How and why di
