Anna Maria Bounds, "Bracing for the Apocalypse: An Ethnographic Study of New York's 'Prepper' Subculture"
English | ISBN: 041578848X | 2020 | 206 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Increasing American fear about terrorism, environmental catastrophes, pandemics, and economic crises has fueled interest in "prepping": confronting disaster by mastering survivalist skills. This trend of self-reliance is not merely evidence of the American belief in the power of the individual; rather, this pragmatic shift away from expecting government aid during a disaster reflects a weakened belief in the bond between government and its citizens during a time of crisis. This ethnographic study explores the rise of the urban preppers' subculture in New York City, shedding light on the distinctive approach of city dwellers in preparing for disaster. With attention to the role of factors such as class, race, gender and one's expectations of government, it shows that how one imagines Doomsday affects how one prepares for it. Drawing on participant observation, the author explores preppers' views on the central question of whether to "bug out" or "hunker down" in the event of disaster, and examines the ways in which the prepper economy increases revenue by targeting concerns over developing skills, building networks, securing equipment and arranging a safe locale. A rich qualitative study, will appeal to scholars of sociology and anthropology with interests in urban studies, ethnography and subcultures.

Bibliography of Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Works for Voice, Horn, and Piano By Marissa L. Ulmer, Virginia Thompson
2007 | 121 Pages | ISBN: 0773455019 | PDF | 4 MB
This book provides a current listing of chamber works written during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries for voice, horn and piano. It will be a resource for those musicians searching for such works to serve both performance and research-related purposes. Selected annotations provide background information about the works, as well as valuable performance-related information, such as timings, range, and difficulty levels.

Alistair Moffat, "Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms"
English | 1999 | ISBN: 0753810743 | EPUB | pages: 483 | 2.5 mb
What began as a short history of Kelso, a small town in the Scottish borders, soon became a romantic search for the elusive Arthur. In a book which argues that previous scholars have been looking in the wrong place, Moffat identifies Arthur as a cavalry general of a Welsh-speaking southern Scottish tribe. Through archaeology, documentary and place-name evidence, Moffat weaves a history of this `truly British hero' and asks whether the real Camelot is to be found in the borders of Scotland.

Art of Tibet By Robert E. Fisher
1997 | 228 Pages | ISBN: 0500203083 | PDF | 60 MB
Tibet has produced some of the most distinctive and creative art in the world. From a bleak and often inaccessible landscape arose an artistic tradition so vibrant and sophisticated that even China's emperors commissioned works. With the spread of Buddhism in the West, inspired by the leadership of the exiled Dalai Lama, and the controversy over Tibet's status, interest in this mysterious land has never been greater. This book covers the entire history of Tibetan art, focusing on the inextricably intertwined relationship between the art and the spiritual life of the region. From the Potala in Lhasa - one of the world's greatest religious complexes - to painting, sculpture, manuscripts, silk embroidery and a highly developed tradition of portraiture and ritual objects, Tibet's unique artistic culture is vividly presented in this compelling study.

Arab-Israeli Diplomacy under Carter: The US, Israel and the Palestinians by Jørgen Jensehaugen
2018 | ISBN: 1788310527, 0755616839 | English | 312 pages | EPUB | 0.4 MB
The history of U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East is marked by numerous stark failures and a few ephemeral successes. Jimmy Carter's short-lived Middle East diplomatic strategy constitutes an exception in vision and approach. In this extensive and long-overdue analysis of Carter's Middle East policy, Jorgen Jensehaugen sheds light on this important and unprecedented chapter in U.S. regional diplomacy. Against all odds, including the rise of Menachem Begin's right-wing government in Israel, Carter broke new ground by demanding the involvement of the Palestinians in Arab-Israeli diplomatic negotiations. This book assesses the president's `comprehensive peace' doctrine, which aimed to encompass all parties of the conflict, and reveals the reasons why his vision ultimately failed.

Kitty Calavita, Valerie Jenness, "Appealing to Justice: Prisoner Grievances, Rights, and Carceral Logic"
English | 2014 | ISBN: 0520284186 | PDF | pages: 264 | 1.6 mb
Having gained unique access to California prisoners and corrections officials and to thousands of prisoners' written grievances and institutional responses, Kitty Calavita and Valerie Jenness take us inside one of the most significant, yet largely invisible, institutions in the United States. Drawing on sometimes startlingly candid interviews with prisoners and prison staff, as well as on official records, the authors walk us through the byzantine grievance process, which begins with prisoners filing claims and ends after four levels of review, with corrections officials usually denying requests for remedies. Appealing to Justice is both an unprecedented study of disputing in an extremely asymmetrical setting and a rare glimpse of daily life inside this most closed of institutions. Quoting extensively from their interviews with prisoners and officials, the authors give voice to those who are almost never heard from. These voices unsettle conventional wisdoms within the sociological literature―for example, about the reluctance of vulnerable and/or stigmatized populations to name injuries and file claims, and about the relentlessly adversarial subjectivities of prisoners and correctional officials―and they do so with striking poignancy. Ultimately, Appealing to Justice reveals a system fraught with impediments and dilemmas, which delivers neither justice, nor efficiency, nor constitutional conditions of confinement.

Animal Teams: How Amazing Animals Work Together in the Wild by Charlotte Milner
English | March 15th, 2022 | ISBN: 0744050014, 0241525918 | 34 pages | True PDF | 17.05 MB
Discover why teamwork is so important for different groups of animals in the wild.

Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy By Robert A Schanke, Theresa M COLLINS, Melanie Blood, Alexis GREENE, Jennifer SCHLUETER, Dan Friedman, David A. Crespy, John R Poole, Barry B Witham, Sheila Anderson, Bruce Kirle Ph.D., Stephen D Burwind, Jeffrey Eric Jenkins, Ullom, Kathy L Privatt, D
2007 | 320 Pages | ISBN: 0809327473 | PDF | 3 MB
Angels in the American Theater: Patrons, Patronage, and Philanthropy examines the significant roles that theater patrons have played in shaping and developing theater in the United States. Because box office income rarely covers the cost of production, other sources are vital. Angels-financial investors and backers-have a tremendous impact on what happens on stage, often determining with the power and influence of their money what is conceived, produced, and performed. But in spite of their influence, very little has been written about these philanthropists.Composed of sixteen essays and fifteen illustrations, Angels in the American Theater explores not only how donors became angels but also their backgrounds, motivations, policies, limitations, support, and successes and failures. Subjects range from millionaires Otto Kahn and the Lewisohn sisters to foundation giants Ford, Rockefeller, Disney, and Clear Channel. The first book to focus on theater philanthropy, Angels in the American Theater employs both a historical and a chronological format and focuses on individual patrons, foundations, and corporations.

America and the Making of Modern Turkey: Science, Culture and Political Alliances by Ali Erken
2018 | ISBN: 1788311701, 1838604685 | English | 240 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's government encouraged substantial American investment in education and aid. It was argued that Turkey needed the technical skills and wealth offered by American education, and so a series of American schools was set up across the country to educate the Turkish youth. Here, Ali Erken, in the first study of its kind, argues that these organizations had a huge impact on political and economic thought in Turkey - acting as a form of `soft power' for US national interests throughout the 20th Century. Robert College, originally a missionary school founded by US benefactors, has been responsible for educating two Turkish Prime Ministers, writers such as Orhan Pamuk and a huge number of influential economists, politicians and journalists. The end result of these American philanthropic efforts, Erken argues, was a consensus in the 1970s that the country must `westernize'. This mindset, and the opposition viewpoint it engendered, has come to define political struggle in modern Turkey - torn between a capitalist `modern' West and an Islamic `Ottoman' East. The book also reveals how and why the Rockefeller and Ford foundations funneled large amounts of money into Turkey post-1945, and undertook activities in support of `Western' candidates in Turkey as a bulwark against the Soviet Union. This is an essential contribution to the history of US-Turkish relations, and the influence of the West in Turkish political thought.

Aga Roast (Aga and Range Cookbooks) by Absolute Press
English | October 21, 2014 | ISBN: 1408193477 | 160 pages | EPUB | 24 Mb
Following on from the success of her other brilliant Aga cookbooks, Louise Walker tackles the favourite meal of Aga owners everywhere: the Sunday roast. Lavish photography illustrates more than 70 recipes for all things roasted. Drawing on inspiration from Britain and beyond, Louise showcases a rich array of old and much-loved favourites, many with a satisfyingly delicious twist, alongside more exotic roasted dishes from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. There are master classes on jointing, carving, and serving, as well as a wealth of stuffings and accompaniments. To round off the book, Louise includes some invaluable and timely ideas for what to do with your roasted leftovers. Aga Roast is a stunning and significant addition to every Aga library.