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Red, White, and Blue Letter Days
ISBN: 9780801436475 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and other celebrations matter to Americans and reflect the state of American local and national politics. Commemorations of cataclysmic events and light, apparently trivial observances mirror American political and cultural life. Both reveal much about the material conditions of the United States and its citizens' identities, historical consciousness, and political attitudes. Lying dormant within these festivals is the potential for political consequence, controversy,...
The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and other celebrations ...
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253,12 |
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Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar
ISBN: 9780801472688 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and other celebrations matter to Americans and reflect the state of American local and national politics. Commemorations of cataclysmic events and light, apparently trivial observances mirror American political and cultural life. Both reveal much about the material conditions of the United States and its citizens' identities, historical consciousness, and political attitudes. Lying dormant within these festivals is the potential for political consequence, controversy,...
The Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and other celebrations ...
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107,05 |
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Power and Persuasion: Fiestas and Social Control in Rural Mexico
ISBN: 9780812212532 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In "Power and Persuasion" Stanley Brandes demonstrates how the annual fiesta cycle reflects political dependency of local communities on the nation-state, helps maintain formal authority, and perpetuates behavioral norms and social values.
The main focus of Brandes's analysis is Tzintzuntan, in rural Mexico. Two primary mechanisms serve to maintain order in this community: power, ie., the coercive influence of formally constituted organs of Church and State, and persuasion, i.e., the totality of informal pressures and instructive procedures that lead people to conduct their lives with... In "Power and Persuasion" Stanley Brandes demonstrates how the annual fiesta cycle reflects political dependency of local communities on the nation-st...
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116,78 |
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Fire in the Placa: Catalan Festival Politics After Franco
ISBN: 9780812218497 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fire in the Placa Catalan Festival Politics After Franco Dorothy Noyes Winner of the 2005 Fellows of the American Folklore Society Book Prize "An excellent model of how to approach the analysis of principal communities, in Europe and elsewhere, that are struggling to overcome internal conflicts and contradictions and find acceptable ways of participating in a wider, increasingly globalized world."--South European Society and Politics "This impressive contribution to the anthropology of Europe is the first full-length study in English of the Patum, a Corpus Christi fire festival unique...
Fire in the Placa Catalan Festival Politics After Franco Dorothy Noyes Winner of the 2005 Fellows of the American Folklore Society Book Prize "An exce...
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136,25 |
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A Hallowe'en Anthology: Literary and Historical Writings Over the Centuries
ISBN: 9780786436842 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This unique anthology gathers together some of the most intriguing and useful works on the history of Halloween. Ranging from pre-Christian Celtic myths to early 20th century articles, the books 27 entries include poems, short stories, sections from 19th and 20th century folklore books, a one-act play, Irish and Scottish folk tales, and the first book on the holiday ever published. Organized chronologically, most works are presented in their entirety and many include extensive annotations designed to make the original source materials more meaningful for modern readers. The book also includes...
This unique anthology gathers together some of the most intriguing and useful works on the history of Halloween. Ranging from pre-Christian Celtic myt...
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166,56 |
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La Fiesta de Los Tastoanes: Critical Encounters in Mexican Festival Performance
ISBN: 9780826319982 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 195 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Each year, for three days in September, the citizens of Jocotan, an ancient indigenous community near Guadalajara, Mexico, symbolically reenact the Spanish conquest of Mexico in mock battles between Santiago, the patron saint of Spain, and the Tastoanes, the leaders of the indigenous resistance. Paradoxically, the Jocotenos honor Santiago, their special protector, and incorporate both Christian and indigenous practices and beliefs in their fiesta. Employing the concept of hegemony, the author explores what the festival means culturally to the community and shows how it enables Jocotenos to...
Each year, for three days in September, the citizens of Jocotan, an ancient indigenous community near Guadalajara, Mexico, symbolically reenact the Sp...
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116,78 |
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We're All Going on a Summer Holiday
ISBN: 9781438956510 / Angielski / Miękka / 604 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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136,40 |
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Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students
ISBN: 9780313397905 / Angielski / Miękka / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The best way to learn about other ethnic groups is to experience that culture directly. Unfortunately, to travel to foreign places isn't often possible. Giving students the opportunity to learn about and enjoy ethnic customs and holidays through food is a great solution. This new edition of "Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students" provides detailed information about the holidays of nations around the world and presents a multitude of selected recipes that are ideal for each celebration. The recipes appear with each country entry, and the countries are arranged in alphabetical order... The best way to learn about other ethnic groups is to experience that culture directly. Unfortunately, to travel to foreign places isn't often poss... |
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153,67 |
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Kwanzaa in Hawaii
ISBN: 9780984122875 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although the African-American community is small in the Hawaiian Islands, resident groups of African Americans and their friends gather to celebrate Kwanzaa at the end of each year. Adams' creative and informative text shares the philosophical values, cultural poetry, recipes, and photographs of the unique beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and enhances the meaning, scope, depth, and intimate ritual of Kwanzaa.
Although the African-American community is small in the Hawaiian Islands, resident groups of African Americans and their friends gather to celebrate K...
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72,56 |
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Holidays for Kids
ISBN: 9781466905450 / Angielski / Twarda / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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99,70 |
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Holidays for Kids
ISBN: 9781466905467 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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54,21 |
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Using Festivals to Inspire and Engage Young Children: A Month-By-Month Guide
ISBN: 9780415815826 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Spiritual and religious events are an important part of culture. They are key to social development and understanding and celebrating the differences between us, as well as finding common ground. Covering a wide range of festivals from around the world, this book shows practitioners and teachers how they can introduce young children to some of the ideas behind these events and encourage them to have fun, get creative and work together. Aimed at those working with children aged 3-7, the book covers spiritual and religious festivals by each calendar month, explaining the background to... Spiritual and religious events are an important part of culture. They are key to social development and understanding and celebrating the differenc... |
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180,06 |
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The Fourth of July Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9780786477166 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing.
Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures.... This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical signific...
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273,58 |
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May Day Festivals in America, 1830 to the Present
ISBN: 9780786477227 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Starting in the early 1830s, American girls and women began to hold Old English May Day festivals, complete with maypole dances, the crowning of a May Queen, and romantic plays and pageants. These festivals accelerated in popularity after 1900 at colleges and universities across the country. An important part of the traditional college experience for many women, the celebrations played a surprisingly influential role in the Progressive reform movement.
This thorough history examines the creation and development of the traditional American May Day festival. It also provides an overview... Starting in the early 1830s, American girls and women began to hold Old English May Day festivals, complete with maypole dances, the crowning of a May...
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166,56 |
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Using Festivals to Inspire and Engage Young Children: A Month-By-Month Guide
ISBN: 9780415815833 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Religious events and cultural celebrations form an important part of societies throughout the world. They are key to social development and understanding, for celebrating diversity, as well as finding common ground. Covering a wide range of festivals from around the world, this book shows practitioners and teachers how they can introduce young children to some of the ideas behind these events and encourage them to have fun, get creative and work together. Aimed at those working with children aged 3 - 7, Using Festivals to Inspire and Engage Young Children covers a range of cultural...
Religious events and cultural celebrations form an important part of societies throughout the world. They are key to social development and understand...
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87,57 |
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Chinese Festivals
ISBN: 9780521186599 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the most distinctive features of Chinese culture is the great variety of unique festivals that has evolved over the course of China's long history. Chinese festivals are deeply rooted in popular tradition and despite China's many changes they remain firmly established as part of the country's vibrant culture. Chinese Festivals introduces a representative selection of these celebrated traditions with full color illustrations, providing a flavor of the diversity and development of traditional Chinese culture.
One of the most distinctive features of Chinese culture is the great variety of unique festivals that has evolved over the course of China's long hist...
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127,30 |
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Dear Ma: Mother's Day Letters from Albert Lewin, Hollywood Film Innovator
ISBN: 9780997514681 / Angielski / Miękka / 92 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Collection of letters written by Albert Lewin (1894-1968), renowned early Hollywood film scenarist, director and/or producer of classic films including Mutiny on the Bounty, The Good Earth, The Moon and Sixpence, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. Includes introduction with brief biography by Angna Enters; note from the editor, his niece; photographs and filmography. Many of the letters express his wit and humor. Collection of letters written by Albert Lewin (1894-1968), renowned early Hollywood film scenarist, director and/or producer of classic films inclu... |
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38,18 |
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Tolerance, Intolerance and Respect: Hard to Accept?
ISBN: 9781349351404 / Angielski / Miękka / 255 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Across European societies, pluralism is experienced in new and challenging ways. Our understanding of what it means for societies to be accepting of diversity has to therefore be revisited. This volume seeks to meet this challenge with perspectives that consider new dynamics towards tolerance, intolerance and respect.
Across European societies, pluralism is experienced in new and challenging ways. Our understanding of what it means for societies to be accepting of d...
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201,72 |
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Mauritius North: Port Louis, Pamplemousses and Riviere Du Rempart
ISBN: 9781482389166 / Chiński / Miękka / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the north coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, Banyan trees, Chinatown, giant amazonica water lilies, Grande Baie (Bay), Hills outside Port Louis, human rights statement Father Joseph Wresinski, le Caudan waterfront, lotus flowers, model boat workshop, Pamplemousses renowned botanical gardens, fruit seller and street...
Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souven...
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47,95 |
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Mauritius North: Port Louis, Pamplemousses and Riviere Du Rempart
ISBN: 9781482389494 / Japoński / Miękka / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the north coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, Banyan trees, Chinatown, giant Amazonica water lilies, Grande Baie (Bay), Hills outside Port Louis, human rights statement Father Joseph Wresinski, le Caudan waterfront, lotus flowers, model boat workshop, Pamplemousses renowned botanical gardens, fruit seller and street...
Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souven...
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47,95 |
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