The Oriental, the Ancient and the Primitive: Systems of Marriage and the Family in the Pre-Industrial Societies of Eurasia
ISBN: 9780521367615 / Angielski / Miękka / 564 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Continuing the comparative survey of pre-industrial family formation undertaken in The Development of Family and Marriage in Europe (1983), Professor Goody looks in depth at kinship practice in Asia. His findings cause him to question many traditional assumptions about the "primitive" East, and he suggests that, in contrast to pre-colonial Africa, kinship practice in Asia has much in common with that prevailing in parts of pre-industrial Europe. Goody examines the transmission of productive and other property in relation both to the prevailing political economy and to family and ideological...
Continuing the comparative survey of pre-industrial family formation undertaken in The Development of Family and Marriage in Europe (1983), Professor ...
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228,66 zł |
Tradition and Modernity in the Mediterranean: The Wedding as Symbolic Struggle
ISBN: 9780521560955 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The subject of Vassos Argyrou's study is modernization, as reflected in the changing nature of wedding celebrations in Cyprus over two generations. He argues that modernization is not a secular, progressive process that remodels the life of a society, ironing out local differences. Rather, it is an idiom--a legitimizing discourse--in which Cypriots represent, and contest, relationships among social classes, old and young, men and women, city folk and villagers. At the same time, by involving modernization, they are submitting to foreign standards, and accepting the symbolic domination of...
The subject of Vassos Argyrou's study is modernization, as reflected in the changing nature of wedding celebrations in Cyprus over two generations. He...
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495,55 zł |
Tradition and Modernity in the Mediterranean: The Wedding as Symbolic Struggle
ISBN: 9780521619844 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The subject of Vassos Argyrou's study is modernization, as reflected in the changing nature of wedding celebrations in Cyprus over two generations. He argues that modernization is not a secular, progressive process that remodels the life of a society, ironing out local differences. Rather, it is an idiom--a legitimizing discourse--in which Cypriots represent, and contest, relationships among social classes, old and young, men and women, city folk and villagers. At the same time, by involving modernization, they are submitting to foreign standards, and accepting the symbolic domination of...
The subject of Vassos Argyrou's study is modernization, as reflected in the changing nature of wedding celebrations in Cyprus over two generations. He...
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217,21 zł |
I Never Performed a Nude Wedding
ISBN: 9780595004553 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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56,29 zł |
Reverent Rituals: A Brief Wedding Guide
ISBN: 9780595298075 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Congratulations on your engagement! In this little book couples will find many suggestions for their wedding. Where will you marry? Who will officiate? What will the ceremony be like? Does everything have to be so stressful? The answers to these questions and more will be found in this book. Couples will find a variety of tips to make their wedding planning easier and more complete. Rev. Elleven answers questions that many couples do not even know to ask. Written by an ordained minister and licensed counselor in an abbreviated manner, this guide allows couples to put ideas into action quickly...
Congratulations on your engagement! In this little book couples will find many suggestions for their wedding. Where will you marry? Who will officiate...
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64,98 zł |
Is This Really Your Day?: The Essential How--Not--To Handbook for Your Engagement, Wedding, and Marriage.
ISBN: 9780595314737 / Angielski / Miękka / 88 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Is This Really YOUR Day? The Essential How-Not-To Handbook for Your Engagement, Wedding, and Marriage" is the perfect companion for anyone planning or participating in a wedding. This refreshing and often comical alternative to wedding monotony challenges the idea of making this celebration all about the bride, or planning the wedding to meet other people's expectations.
While offering thought-provoking alternatives to the manner in which engagements and weddings have traditionally been handled, the first two sections offer realistic and straightforward suggestions to help the bride and... "Is This Really YOUR Day? The Essential How-Not-To Handbook for Your Engagement, Wedding, and Marriage" is the perfect companion for anyone planning o...
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47,60 zł |
Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding
ISBN: 9780595327393 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ultimate Wedding Planner "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is an inside look at a wedding, revealed through personal experiences written in a humorous tone. It highlights the myriad mishaps and pitfalls that can occur when planning for the perfect wedding. Unlike bridal books and internet sites that provide worthless worksheets, cliche checklists and timeworn advice, "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is the real scoop on the logistical planning which ensures for a beautiful wedding. Moreover, this authentic story of one mother-of-the-bride's experiences prepares the...
The ultimate Wedding Planner "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is an inside look at a wedding, revealed through personal experiences written...
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64,98 zł |
Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding
ISBN: 9780595666782 / Angielski / Twarda / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ultimate Wedding Planner "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is an inside look at a wedding, revealed through personal experiences written in a humorous tone. It highlights the myriad mishaps and pitfalls that can occur when planning for the perfect wedding. Unlike bridal books and internet sites that provide worthless worksheets, cliche checklists and timeworn advice, "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is the real scoop on the logistical planning which ensures for a beautiful wedding. Moreover, this authentic story of one mother-of-the-bride's experiences prepares the...
The ultimate Wedding Planner "Twelve Months to Your Daughter's Wedding" is an inside look at a wedding, revealed through personal experiences written...
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108,45 zł |
Groom's Survival Manual
ISBN: 9780671693572 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A multitude of books and magazines help brides with decisions big and small--while the groom is left groping in the dark. But this one-of-a-kind guide offers indispensable advice on buying a ring, marriage licenses, dealing with the officiator, dealing with in-laws, planning the perfect honeymoon, and more. Photographs throughout.
A multitude of books and magazines help brides with decisions big and small--while the groom is left groping in the dark. But this one-of-a-kind guide...
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73,68 zł |
Viva El Amor
ISBN: 9780743213813 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From incorporating family rituals and cultural traditions into your wedding to booking a "heritage honeymoon," Viva el Amor is the only book that the Latina bride-to-be will need to plan a fabulous fiesta while celebrating the sacred bond of marriage.
With the inspiring ideas, realistic timetables, and practical advice of Viva el Amor, brides and their families will discover -- and rediscover -- the wealth of Latino traditions that add depth and meaning to a wedding ceremony, and find ways to add modern touches. In an entertaining and informative style, Edna R.... From incorporating family rituals and cultural traditions into your wedding to booking a "heritage honeymoon," Viva el Amor is the only book th...
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73,68 zł |
The Playboy Guide to Bachelor Parties: Everything You Need to Know about Planning the Groom's Rite of Passage-from Simple to Sinful
ISBN: 9780743232890 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most bachelor parties are flawed in some way -- boring, predictable, uncomfortable, expensive, unstructured. The culprit: bad planning. The Playboy Guide to Bachelor Parties makes a great gift for any man, whether he's planning a traditional raunchy boozefest or a more civilized affair of steaks and scotch. Learn what usually goes wrong and why; the who, when, and where of invitations; how much the night will cost; the ins and outs of cigars, booze, and limousines; and last-minute bachelor party ideas.
There are more options than you think Activities range from the PG-rated... Most bachelor parties are flawed in some way -- boring, predictable, uncomfortable, expensive, unstructured. The culprit: bad planning. The Playboy...
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78,03 zł |
Joining Hands and Hearts: Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations: A Practical Guide for Couples
ISBN: 9780743436984 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. So you're getting married The wedding is the most gloriously celebrated of life's rites of passage. Today couples of all faiths, colors, and cultures are choosing an interfaith ceremony for its spiritually inclusive and personal approach. It is a way of rejoicing in our differences and celebrating our commonality in an atmosphere of mutual love and respect.
If yours is an interfaith, intercultural, or interracial union, then you have already embraced a love that knows no boundaries. What could be more beautiful? But now that it's time to make a public statement to the world, you may... So you're getting married The wedding is the most gloriously celebrated of life's rites of passage. Today couples of all faiths, colors, and cultures...
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99,76 zł |
The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner: From Rustic Settings to Elegant Garden Parties, Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Day Special
ISBN: 9780761535980 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel
Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned. Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning the perfect outdoor wedding day--from special and important considerations for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars. You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital questions, including: -The best... Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel
Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the frie... |
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82,16 zł |
Accessorizing the Bride: Vintage Wedding Finery Through the Decades
ISBN: 9780764321856 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Beautifully photographed and exhaustively researched, this romantic journey through fifteen decades of bridal fashion offers a comprehensive, yet intimate, look at wedding costume c.1860 to the present day. Using original wedding portraits and hundreds of full color photographs, this enchanting book chronicles the changing image of brides, from petticoats and parasols associated with Victorian bustle gowns, to late 1990s bustiers and pashminas, with emphasis on the supporting garments and accessories that add finishing touches to each unique and timeless style. It is a look over our shoulder...
Beautifully photographed and exhaustively researched, this romantic journey through fifteen decades of bridal fashion offers a comprehensive, yet inti...
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239,93 zł |
Check List for a Perfect Wedding, 6th Edition: The Indispensible Guide for Every Wedding
ISBN: 9780767912334 / Angielski / Miękka / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For more than forty years, "Check List for a Perfect Wedding has been the resource of choice for fiancees and their families. A perennial bestseller, it guides the happy couple gracefully throufgh every stage of preparation for special event--from announcing the engagement to packing for their honeymoon. Brides and wedding planners will not have to worry that they've forgotten a thing, because every detail is outlined within these handy pages.
Full of timeless traditions, "Check List for a Perfect Wedding is newly updated to cover contemporary ideas and issues and completely reorganized... For more than forty years, "Check List for a Perfect Wedding has been the resource of choice for fiancees and their families. A perennial bestseller, ...
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65,21 zł |
Celebrating Interfaith Marriages: Creating Your Jewish/Christian Ceremony
ISBN: 9780805060836 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first comprehensive wedding guide specifically for the Jewish/Christian couple who wants to honor both religious traditions in their service, vows, and readings. Saying "I do" is one of the happiest moments in a couple's life together--but planning that trip to the altar can be a stressful ordeal. The minute an engagement is announced two full clans want to celebrate the union their way When one of those families is Jewish (50 percent of whom now marry outside their faith) and the other is Christian, the religious details can increase the pressure on the bride- and groom-to-be.... The first comprehensive wedding guide specifically for the Jewish/Christian couple who wants to honor both religious traditions in their service, v... |
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95,59 zł |
Bride's Guide To Emotional Survival
ISBN: 9781410748393 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If her mother is acting miffed, her fiance is feeling left out, her maid of honor isn?t speaking to her, and her future in-laws still insist on a polka band, or if she's simply a bride, she needs to read "Bride's Guide to Emotional Survival! She wants it to be the perfect wedding: a sunny day, a beautiful dress, an attentive maid of honor, a gorgeous cake, and a chapel filled with flowers, friends, family, and loved ones. But, how does it happen when the logistics are tangled, mothers feel affronted, the groom is clueless and friends feel neglected. Don't worry, Bride!
In "Bride's Guide... If her mother is acting miffed, her fiance is feeling left out, her maid of honor isn?t speaking to her, and her future in-laws still insist on a polk...
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82,51 zł |
A Mother, a Daughter, a Wedding: Diaries of Bridal Chaos, Conflict and the Bond that Endures
ISBN: 9781410795533 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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75,01 zł |
Before You Tie the Knot
ISBN: 9781414014241 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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72,17 zł |
Something New: Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between
ISBN: 9781416949107 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. WEDDING MANNERS FOR MODERN TIMES FROM THE ETIQUETTE EXPERT FOR THE POPULAR WEDDING WEBSITE INDIEBRIDE In Something New, etiquette columnist Elise Mac Adam tackles every wedding question, from the frivolous to the frightful, demonstrating how etiquette is designed to make people feel comfortable and offering a road map for how to behave in any sticky situation...even how to deal with people who, themselves, could use a little remedial etiquette assistance. Mac Adam offers easy cheat sheets for the rules of traditional comportment, elaborates on ways to manipulate or...
WEDDING MANNERS FOR MODERN TIMES FROM THE ETIQUETTE EXPERT FOR THE POPULAR WEDDING WEBSITE INDIEBRIDE In Something New, etiquette ...
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86,90 zł |