Three prominent folklorists wrote these essays in the 1970s about Dorrance Weir of upstate New York and his song "Take that Night Train to Selma," Joe Scott of Maine and his so
Developing a concept briefly introduced in Counterrevolution and Revolt, Marcuse here addresses the shortcomings of Marxist aesthetic theory and explores a dialectical aesthetic in which art functions
Efforts to reconstruct the reality of a social scene have evolved numerous theoretical and methodological strategies. Qualitative sociology fills the gap in existing literature by providing a comprehe
The purpose of this book is to call your attention to twenty men and women whose lives can provide inspiration and examples for those trying to follow Christ today as best they can. They are real, fle
Spitfires have hit the ground, touched the sea, bashed through trees, cut telegraph and high tension wires, collided in the air, been shot to pieces, had rudders and parts of wings fall off and have y
WILL DURANT (1885-1981) was awarded the Pulitzer Prize (1968) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977). He spent over fifty years writing his critically acclaimed eleven-volume series, The Story o
Discusses ways of moving toward a more joyful and satisfying experience of one's self, other people, and the world, describing breakthrough moments in the author's Actualizations Workshop
This comprehensively researched study of the black family in America argues that blacks survived slavery with remarkable strength and solidarity and took on freedom with previously uncredited courage
This volume contains the translated text of the ancient Hebrew writings found in caves near the Dead Sea, plus separate introductions for each scroll as wee as new translations of the Hymns and paraph
An analytical account of the nation's political life and key related events and presidential activities during the Nixon years, ascribing to them a logic, coherence, and meaning not discernable at the
This fascinating new book reflects the results of the turmoil and change in the religions of America since Leo Rosten first wrote about them. The first section consists of nineteen articles by distin
This hands-on guide for neophyte genealogists explains everything you need to know to trace your family tree--including how to begin, where to go for help, and how to organize your findings.
In this one comprehensive volume, by America's leading authority in the field, is everything anyone, from novice to expert, needs to know to play poker to win.This is the biggest, most complete, and m
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Devoted to the player who already knows the rudiments of the game and wants to become more proficient, this book helps to tighten the game to the point where one can take genuine pride and pleasure in
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In this concise and startling book, the author of One-Dimensional Man argues that the time for utopian speculation has come. Marcuse argues that the traditional conceptions of human freedom have been
Contents:Life story by John BarthThe seventh trunk by Heinrich BollHow I contemplated the world from the Detroit House of Correction and began my life over again by Joyce Carol OatesThe coal shoveller
Considers the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of sexual activity and gives explicit information on reproductive anatomy, sexual stimulation, and consummation
"A Strategy of Decision" explores and explain some striking discrepancies between theories of decision-making and the observed practices of people who successfully cope with the complex problem-solvin
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high qua
First published in France In 1947, Merleau-Ponty's essay was in part a response to Arthur Koestler's novel, Darkness at Noon, and in a larger sense a contribution to the political and moral debates of
"[Bachelard] is neither a self-confessed and tortured atheist like Satre, nor, like Chardin, a heretic combining a belief in God with a proficiency in modern science. But, within the French context, h
Weber’s classic study which deals specifically with: Types of Asceticism and the Significance of Ancient Judaism, History and Social Organization of Ancient Palestine, Political Organization and Relig
A short anthology of philosophers of the sixteenth and seventeenth century, covering philosophical writings from Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.Featuring writings by: Martin Luther,
The theoretical physicist shares his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with eminent colleagues, Hawking extends the
"...A book destined to work wonders with the human soul." -Franciscan Herald Caught up in the turmoil and problems that arise daily in our contemporary society, the man who would know Christ today m
The novel that inspired the now-classic film The Caine Mutiny and the hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.Herman Wouk's boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of life—and mutiny
These intriguing essays on philosophical truth encapsulate the history and theories of truth; the acquisition of common sense; reasoning and language; and logic and science. But they go beyond the log
With each generation and with each passing day, we grow closer to losing a key part of our nation's unique heritage-the Cajun French language. Unless a concerted effort is made to preserve the languag
"McNamara is an excellent writer of detective fiction, every bit the equal of--and often more in control than--Joseph Wambaugh."--San Francisco ChronicleNo one knows the real world of modern day cops
"McNamara is an excellent writer of detective fiction, every bit the equal of--and often more in control than--Joseph Wambaugh."--San Francisco ChronicleNo one knows the real world of modern day cops
