Social Sciences

This definitive volume is the first modern translation of Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra to include two essential commentaries: the Jayamangala of Yashodhara and ...

Introduction: Into The Labyrinth -- Prologue -- Orientation: Who Do You Think You Are? (what Is A Writer, And How Did I Become One?) -- Duplicity: The Jekyl...

the Most Important Issue In A Gay Man's Life Is Not 'coming Out,' But Coming To Terms With The Invalidating Past Where We Learned That We Are Shameful.... ...

A True Story Of Tragedy, Grief, Redemption, Joy And Fulfilment Margie, A Beautiful Young Widow With Four Children, Created A Haven In Her Family Home On 2nd...

A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights move...

From The New York Times Bestselling Author Of Reviving Ophelia, A Guide To Wisdom, Authenticity, And Bliss For Women As They Age. Women Growing Older Conten...

Matthew Arnold's Culture and Anarchy (1869), is one of the most celebrated works of social criticism ever written. It has become a reference point for all s...

This multi Award-Winning book was specifically designed to unlock children's imagination, creativity and awareness. This is magically done through each lavi...

With clear instructions for developing a research design and complementary research tools, this book is not about describing or theorizing qualitative meth...

Written In A Friendly, Conversational Style, This Book Offers A Hands-on Approach To Statistical Mediation And Moderation For Both Beginning Researchers And...

In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope? Looking at the headlines--the worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodivers...

Racism is pervasive in today's world, and many are complicit in the failure to confront its evils. Jemar Tisby, author of the award-winning The Color of Com...

In eight chapters and with over 225 photographs and original illustrations, this book provides a fascinating and colourful view of the history and tradition...

The first book to explore the role of hair in women's lives and what it reveals about their identities, intimate relationships, and work livesHair is one o...

To Remedy Means To Heal, To Cure, To Set Right, To Make Reparations. The Remedy Invites Writers And Readers To Imagine What We Need To Create Healthy, Resil...

Provides A Moving Account Of The Disappearances Occurring All Around Us And Traces The Evolution Of Extinction As Concept, From Its First Articulation By Ge...

An eloquent, dramatic story of an adolescent girl's first glimpse into the problems of prejudice and the redeeming power of friendshipsFOR THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD...

The most comprehensive study of the sociology of aging, featuring coverage of the latest issues in the field, recent research and data, and real-world examp...

"Save Your City is an inspired and powerful must-read. Our democracy is in peril and this book delivers the right message, by the right person, at the right...

What secrets lie beneath the deep blue sea? Underworld takes you on a remarkable journey to the bottom of the ocean in a thrilling hunt for ancient ruins th...

Society is broken. We can design our way to a better one.In our interconnected world, self-interest and social-interest are rapidly becoming indistinguisha...

Kids want to do it. Parents want their kids to do it. Schools often require kids to do it. So do it: Do something and change the world. And here’s how, i...

An American original, Truman Capote was one of the best writers of his generation, a superb and almost matchless stylist. His short stories made him a liter...

Foreword By Steven Pinker Blending The Informed Analysis Of The Signal And The Noise With The Instructive Iconoclasm Of Think Like A Freak, A Fascinating, I...

Beyond Roswell examines the circumstances surrounding the July 1947 reports of a flying saucer crash and the government's recovery of the craft's non-human ...

On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New DealCategories: Science & Math Earth SciencesClimatology

Julius Segal And Herbert Yahraes. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 315-336.Categories: Politics & Social Sciences Social SciencesGeneral

Real Research: Conducting and Evaluating Research in the Social Sciences Loreen Wolfer ISBN: 0-205-41662-4 Wolfer’s Real Research has two main goals t...

This book offers a critical introduction to the media as well as a “self defense” against the “spin” of politicians, advertising, and assorted propa...

Fatema Mernissi. New Introduction--cover. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Religious ...

"Rosalind Miles has rescued from obscurity women of astonishing ability, courage and determination. . . . An exuberant book, written in a jazzy, colorful s...

in This Original And Meticulous Work Of Historical Ethnography, Janice Boddy Deftly Offers An Acute Analysis Of Imperial Ambition And The Gendering Of Pol...

Sons of Anarchy meets The Departed in this fast-paced, high-wire act memoir from former ATF agent Ken Croke, the first federal agent in history to go unde...

“An extraordinary accomplishment. . . . A remarkable book that will be of great value to people who feel isolated, alienated and overwhelmed by the circu...

This book argues that the invention of Asian American identities serves as an index to the historical formation of modern America. By tracing constructions ...

Social Capital Theorists Have Shown That Some People Do Better Than Others In Part Because They Enjoy Larger, More Supportive, Or Otherwise More Useful Netw...

Why Another Book About The Amish? Each Year Brings Academic Studies And Personal Reflections On Amish Friends. Here You Can Read What The Amish Say About Yo...

Dying, Death and Grief is written for anyone who provides support to adults following bereavement. The author explains the theoretical background to attachm...

This compilation showcases the most famous murders, suicides, unexplained deaths, scandalous romances, illegitimate children, cover-ups, and more. Starting ...

Containing 40 Stories In New Translations By Tatar This Celebration Of The Richness And Dramatic Power Of The Legendary Fables Also Features 150 Illustratio...

From its ancient roots in the oral tradition to the postmodernist reworkings of the present day, the fairy tale has retained its powerful hold over the cul...

In This Study, Brian Blount Reads The Book Of Revelation Through The Lens Of African American Culture, Drawing Correspondences Between Revelation's Context ...

Numbers Are Often Intimidating, Confusing, And Even Deliberately Deceptive--especially When They Are Really Big. The Media Loves To Report On Millions, Bill...

Product Description From an award-winning science journalist, a “deeply researched, entertaining, and impassioned exploration of sanitation” (Natur...

A witty, insightful, and provocative look at the inside world of political marketing and its impact on democracyInside the political backrooms of Ottawa, th...

In this beautiful book, renowned Celtic authority and gifted storyteller Mara Freeman shares the richness of the Celts -- the festivals, gods and goddesses...

How to research, visit, evaluate, and join the ecovillage or sustainable community of your dreams. Finding community is as critical as obtaining food an...

Drawings Depict Imaginary Plants, Supposedly Growing On The Island Of Atlantis, That Whimsically Resemble Insects, Birds, And Animals. Compiled And Edited B...