Surfing has emerged from ancient roots to become a twenty-first century phenomenon - an "alternative" sport, lifestyle and art form now with a global profile and ever-increasing numbers of participants. Drawing on popular surf culture, academic literature and the analytical tools of social theory, this book is the first sustained commentary on the contemporary social and cultural meaning of surfing.
Core themes of mind and body, emotions and identity, aesthetics, style and sensory experience are explored through a variety of topics, including:...
Surfing has emerged from ancient roots to become a twenty-first century phenomenon - an "alternative" sport, lifestyle and art form now with a glob...
King Henry VIII has been the subject of more books and movies than any other English king or queen. He was a complex and fascinating historical figure, dynamic and often contradictory. Married six times, he defended England against the biggest invasion since the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was often a tyrant who ordered executions with seemingly little provocation. The author brings to life this complex man, while providing lively descriptions of the armor, battle, customs, and lifestyle of the time. This beautiful book contains illuminated manuscripts and paintings--including several of...
King Henry VIII has been the subject of more books and movies than any other English king or queen. He was a complex and fascinating historical figure...
