The True History of Chocolate, 3rd Edition by Sophie D. Coe, Michael D. Coe
English | July 30th, 2015 | ISBN: 0500294747 | 338 pages | True EPUB | 52.50 MB
"A beautifully written . . . and illustrated history of the Food of the Gods, from the Olmecs to present-day developments."-ChocolatierThis delightful tale of one of the world's favorite foods draws on botany, archaeology, and culinary history to present a complete and accurate history of chocolate.

Dan Hicks, "The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies "
English | ISBN: 0199218714 | 2010 | 792 pages | PDF | 6 MB
The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies introduces and reviews current thinking in the interdisciplinary field of material culture studies. Drawing together approaches from archaeology, anthropology, geography, and Science and Technology Studies, through twenty-eight specially commissioned essays by leading international researchers, the volume explores contemporary issues and debates in a series of themed sections - Disciplinary Perspectives, Material Practices, Objects and Humans, Landscapes and the Built Environment, and Studying Particular Things. From Coca-Cola, chimpanzees, artworks, and ceramics, to museums, cities, human bodies, and magical objects, the Handbook is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in materiality and the place of material things in human life, both past and present. A comprehensive bibliography enhances its usefulness both as a research tool and as a classroom text.

Michael Brumbaugh, "The New Politics of Olympos: Kingship in Kallimachos' Hymns"
English | ISBN: 0190059265 | 2019 | 320 pages | PDF | 2 MB
The New Politics of Olympos explores the dynamics of praise, power, and persuasion in Kallimachos' hymns, detailing how they simultaneously substantiate and interrogate the radically new phenomenon of Hellenistic kingship taking shape during Kallimachos' lifetime. Long before the Ptolemies invested vast treasure in establishing Alexandria as the center of Hellenic culture and learning, tyrants such as Peisistratos and Hieron recognized the value of poetry in advancing their political agendas. Plato, too, saw the vast power inherent in poetry, and famously advocated either censoring it (Republic) or harnessing it (Laws) for the good of the political community. As Xenophon notes in his Hieron and Pindar demonstrates in his politically charged epinikian hymns, wielding poetry's power entails a complex negotiation between the poet, the audience, and political leaders. Kallimachos' poetic medium for engaging in this dynamic, the hymn, had for centuries served as an unparalleled vehicle for negotiating with the super-powerful.

The Mindful Guide to Managing Diabetes: Your Path to Reducing Stress and Living Well by Joseph P. Napora
English | October 22nd, 2019 | ISBN: 1580407102 | 304 pages | True EPUB | 1.25 MB
Stress can have a huge impact on diabetes management, even when you are doing everything else right. But you can manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and learn to thrive with diabetes by practicing mindful living. This mindfulness guide will give you the tools and strategies you need to prevent and reduce stress, communicate and solve problems effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and take charge of your diabetes. In addition, you'll find information on topics such as reframing unhealthy beliefs, raising a child with type 1 diabetes, and finding reliable internet resources to help with diabetes and stress management. Don't give stress power over your health and happiness!

The Making of Mississippian Tradition
by Christina M. Friberg
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1683401611 | 259 Pages | PDF | 32 MB

Stuart Alve Olson - The Intrinsic Energies of T'Ai Chi Ch'Uan
Dragon Door Publications | 1995 | ISBN: 093804513X | English | 187 pages | PDF | 5.73 MB
Chen Kung Series, Vol 2

Mark J. P. Anson, Frank J. Fabozzi, Frank J. Jones, "The Handbook of Traditional and Alternative Investment Vehicles: Investment Characteristics and Strategies"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 0470609737 | 533 pages | EPUB | 3.7 MB
A comprehensive volume that covers a complete array of traditional and alternative investment vehicles

The Guru Guide to Marketing: A Concise Guide to the Best Ideas from Today's Top Marketers By Joseph H. Boyett, Jimmie T. Boyett
2002 | 267 Pages | ISBN: 0471213772 | PDF | 2 MB
How can I differentiate my products from the competition? Do customer retention and loyalty programs really work? How do I increase a customers lifetime value to my company? How can I build a strong brand and manage it wisely? To find the answers to these and scores of other questions, turn to the experts at the pinnacle of the professionthe gurus of marketing. They see tomorrows trends today, understand the new informed consumer, and are shaping the future of marketing. Now you can tap into their years of experience, gain insight from their wisdom, and learn from the mistakes they made on the way to the top. Read what they have to say about branding, buzz, product placement, and more. The Guru Guide™ to Marketing compiles the best thinking on modern marketing from the most noted names in the field to help your business and your products stand out from the pack. Like the other Guru Guides™ before it, this book offers cutting-edge advice that is objective, thought-provoking, and always practical. Some of the Gurus youll meet: David Aaker, author of Building Strong Brands Adam Curry and Jay Curry, coauthors of The Customer Marketing Method David F. DAlessandro and Michele Owens, coauthors of Brand Warfare Laura Day, author of Practical Intuition for Success Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point Seth Godin, coauthor of Permission Marketing Ian Gordon, author of Relationship Marketing Sam Hill, coauthor of The Infinite Asset and author of 60 Trends in 60 Minutes Philip Kotler, author of Kotler on Marketing and Marketing Insights from A to Z Regis McKenna, author of Real-Time Marketing Mary Modahl, author of Now or Never Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, coauthors of The One to One Future Faith Popcorn, author of EVEolution Bernd Schmitt and Alex Simonson, coauthors of Marketing Aesthetics Carl Sewell, Paul Brown, and Tom Peters, coauthors of Customers for Life Patricia Seybold, author of The Customer Revolution Judy Strauss, coauthor of Marketing on the Internet Jack Trout, author of Differentiate or Die Sergio Zyman, author of The End of Advertising as We Know It

Trent E. Maxey, "The "Greatest Problem": Religion and State Formation in Meiji Japan "
English | ISBN: 0674491998 | 2014 | 340 pages | PDF | 142 MB
At its inception in 1868, the modern Japanese state pursued policies and created institutions that lacked a coherent conception of religion. Yet the architects of the modern state pursued an explicit "religious settlement" as they set about designing a constitutional order through the 1880s. As a result, many of the cardinal institutions of the state, particularly the imperial institution, eventually were defined in opposition to religion.

Brendan R. Gallagher, "The Day After: Why America Wins the War but Loses the Peace"
English | ISBN: 150173962X | 2019 | 320 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Since 9/11, why have we won smashing battlefield victories only to botch nearly everything that comes next? In the opening phases of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, we mopped the floor with our enemies. But in short order, things went horribly wrong.