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How to Weave a Navajo Rug and Other Lessons from Spider Woman
by Lynda Teller Pete Barbara Teller OrnelasNavajo blankets, rugs, and tapestries are the best-known, most-admired, and most-collected textiles in North America. There are scores of books about Navajo weaving, but no other book like this one. For the first time, master Navajo weavers themselves share the deep, inside story of how these textiles are created, and how their creation resonates in Navajo culture. Want to weave a high-quality, Navajo-style rug? This book has detailed how-to instructions, meticulously illustrated by a Navajo artist, from warping the loom to important finishing touches. Want to understand the deeper meaning? You'll learn why the fixed parts of the loom are male, and the working parts are female. You'll learn how weaving relates to the earth, the sky, and the sacred directions. You'll learn how the Navajo people were given their weaving tradition (and it wasn't borrowed from the Pueblos!), and how important a weaver's attitude and spirit are to creating successful rugs.You'll learn what it means to live in hózhó, the Beauty Way. Family stories—told by Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas, fifth-generation Navajo weavers who have been weaving since they were young girls—from seven generations of weavers lend charm and special insights. Characteristic Native American humor is not in short supply. Their contribution to cultural understanding and the preservation of their craft is priceless.
165 Days: Prisoner of the Taliban
by Asad QureshiA gripping first-person account of long-term captivity at the hands of terrorists in Waziristan, the dangerous border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. While Asad was held hostage, his family struggled mightily to free him. This book highlights not only the will to survive, but also the love of family.There are several popular accounts of Taliban hostages who were rescued by American Special Forces; Asad was handed over to and escorted home by operatives of Al Qaeda.
Last One Out: Yates McDaniel: World War II's Most Daring Reporter
by Jack TorryThis is an exciting story about a newspaper reporter who risked his life on countless occasions in Nanking, Singapore, and Manila to provide people throughout the world with riveting coverage of the war in Asia.Author Jack Torry spent two and a half years reading hundreds of the subject's newspaper articles, examining scores of letters written by McDaniel's parents and sister, going through personal letters he wrote during the war, and reviewing extensive interview notes in the Library of Congress.McDaniel was the last reporter to leave Singapore before its fall to the Japanese in 1942. He escaped on one of the last ships leaving Singapore, and when it was sunk by Japanese aircraft, he and 130 others had to survive on a deserted island.
Transformative Grief: An Ancient Ritual of Healing for Modern Times
by Tracee DunblazierA book that reveals the clarity in any situation and empowers your ability to make informed decisionsWritten for those who have been taught to conceal their emotion by a culture conditioned toward politeness over honestyReveals refreshing truths about everyday grief and its value in living an honest, empowered, satisfying, and magical life
Leather Art: Molding, Shaping, and Color Techniques to Take Your Work Beyond the Ordinary
by Cathy WigginsA popular designer teaches 18 projects to help turn your basic leather creations into head-turning artistic statementsFor leather crafters who don't need more patterns but instead want to add artistic impact to their workWiggins's leather art is found in high-end homes, museums, and even Las Vegas hotel casinos
Iago's Penumbra: A Metaphysical Novel
by Rose GuildensternAn inspiring story that helps readers to confront the more challenging truths of existence with confidence by offering hope and solutions in these desperate times Written for spiritual seekers interested in stories that satisfy the soul while stretching the mind The themes, plotlines, characters, and motifs are all based on the works of William Shakespeare in some way and enhance one's understanding of the playwright
Anne Morgan: Photography, Philanthropy, and Advocacy
by Alan Govenar Mary Niles MackAn inspiring story of an extraordinary woman (the youngest daughter of J. P. Morgan) and her commitment to photography, philanthropy, and advocacyBiographical essays detail Morgan's life and work as well as her use of the photographic image in her philanthropic effortsIncludes a facsimile of The American Girl, Morgan's social critique and veiled autobiography published in 1916
New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence
by Richard Sexton Randolph DelehantySecond edition offers a look into the soulful homes and gardens of 1990s NOLA creatives, updated with a new layout, larger photos, and a narrative that includes the city's recent historyFor everyone who fantasizes about interiors that evoke an artistic world of color, myth, and romanceThe first edition sold more copies (90,000-plus) than any other photographic book about New Orleans in the city&’s history
Create Naturally: Go Outside and Rediscover Nature with 15 Artists
by Marcia Young15 makers present personal stories of how nature inspires and enhances their creativityFor artists and crafters of all levels who look for inspiration in natureStories and projects help you find ways to connect to nature with your own works
Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists
by Missy Graff BalloneLearn the actions, movements, and best practices to help your body—your main craft tool—perform its bestFor artists and craftsmen of all ages to reduce their risk of injury in the studioAuthor is well known as founder of Wellness for Makers®, a company focused on this topic
101 Hours in a Zeppelin: Ernst August Lehmann and the Dream of Transatlantic Flight, 1917
by Robert S. PohlThe Robert Wichard Pohl letters, which are the basis of this book, have never before been translated or published.Pohl provides a rare personal account of life aboard a WWI airshipThis was the first flight to exceed 100 hours, and to prove that Zeppelins were, indeed, capable of flying across the Atlantic Ocean.
Japanese War Fantasy 1933: A Translation of "Account of the Future US-Japan War"
by Kyosuke FukunagaA new annotated edition of a shocking Japanese paperback, published in 1933, which foreshadowed a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet.Learn why the original Japanese version was confiscated and banned in the US. The government went as far as to collect books that had already been sold.The original novel was endorsed by two admirals in the Imperial Japanese Navy, both of whom provided forewords for the book. Although explicitly a work of fiction, the book was implicitly a statement of real IJN strategy.
War & Coffee: Confessions of an American Blackhawk Pilot in Afghanistan
by Joshua HavillReaders will gain insight into the experience of flying a Blackhawk in combat, including on special-operations missionsBeyond the action of combat, this work eloquently immerses the reader into life within walls of a US military base in Afghanistan Author Joshua Havill recounts his deployment with humility, candor, and humor that will make the story approachable and engaging to readers from any walk of life
The Beatles Fab But True: Remarkable Stories Revealed
by Doug WolfbergThe incredible backstories, cosmic coincidences, and colorful characters who loved, supported, exploited, and cheated the BeatlesHistorical deep dive for anyone who loves John, Paul, George, and Ringo and the mayhem that was BeatlemaniaLearn how the Beatles forced the integration of Florida&’s Gator Bowl for the first time in its history
Spalting 101: The Ultimate Guide to Coloring Wood with Fungi
by Dr. Seri RobinsonA step-by-step guide to DIY spalting—harnessing fungi to create spectacular colors and lines in woodLeads beginners to success and offers spalting veterans fascinating info to improve their workWhether spalting wood in your yard, your bathroom, or a lab, save time and frustration
Living with Wood: A Guide for Toymakers, Hobbyists, Crafters, and Parents
by Dr. Seri C. RobinsonEasy-to-follow guide to the science behind wood and its use as a materialAdvice and tips for maintaining wood in the home makes it perfect for parents, every-day individuals, and all wood enthusiastsA broad range of wood topics provided by expert woodturner and professor Dr. Seri Robinson
Nordic Hands: 25 Fiber Craft Projects to Discover Scandinavian Culture
by Anita OsterhaugUnderstand the culture and traditions behind the charm, to enjoy meaningful makingMeets the needs of two content-hungry audiences: fiber artists and Nordic craft enthusiastsAdopt some of Nordic life's cultural norms, like gökotta (to have a picnic at dawn to hear the first bird&’s song)
Manufacturing Happy Citizens: How the Science and Industry of Happiness Control our Lives
by Eva Illouz Edgar CabanasThe imperative of happiness dictates the conduct and direction of our lives. There is no escape from the tyranny of positivity. But is happiness the supreme good that all of us should pursue? So says a new breed of so-called happiness experts, with positive psychologists, happiness economists and self-development gurus at the forefront. With the support of influential institutions and multinational corporations, these self-proclaimed experts now tell us what governmental policies to apply, what educational interventions to make and what changes we must undertake in order to lead more successful, more meaningful and healthier lives. With a healthy scepticism, this book documents the powerful social impact of the science and industry of happiness, arguing that the neoliberal alliance between psychologists, economists and self-development gurus has given rise to a new and oppressive form of government and control in which happiness has been woven into the very fabric of power.
Music: Why It Matters
by Nicholas CookAs countries went into lockdown in 2020, people turned to music for comfort and solidarity. Neighbours sang to each other from their balconies; people participated in online music sessions that created an experience of socially distanced togetherness. Nicholas Cook argues that the value of music goes far beyond simple enjoyment. Music can enhance well-being, interpersonal relationships, cultural tolerance, and civil cohesion. At the same time, music can be a tool of persuasion or ideology. Thinking about music helps bring into focus the values that are mobilised in today’s culture wars. Making music together builds relationships of interdependence and trust: rather than escapism, it offers a blueprint for a community of mutual obligation and interdependence. Music: Why It Matters is for anyone who loves playing, listening to, or thinking about music, as well as those pursuing it as a career.
Visual Methods for Digital Research: An Introduction
by Sabine Niederer Gabriele ColomboOver the last decade, images have become a key feature of digital culture; at the same time, they have made a mark on a wide range of research practices.Visual Methods for Digital Research is the first textbook to bring the fields of visual methods and digital research together. Presenting visual methods for digital and participatory research, the book covers both the application of existing digital methods for image research and new visual methodologies developed specifically for digital research. It encompasses various approaches to studying digital images, including the distant reading of image collections, the close reading of visual vernaculars of social media platforms, and participatory research with visual materials. Offering a theoretical framework illustrated with hands-on techniques, Sabine Niederer and Gabriele Colombo provide compelling examples for studying online images through visual and digital means, and discuss critical data practices such as data feminism and digital methods for social and cultural research.This textbook is an accessible and invaluable guide for students and researchers of digital humanities, social sciences, information and communication design, critical data visualization and digital visual culture.
Theory and Society: Selected Writings, Volume 3
by Zygmunt BaumanThe breadth and depth of Zygmunt Bauman’s engagement with social theory and the history of social thought has perhaps been underestimated, in part because many of his early writings were in Polish and never translated into English, and in part because many important pieces appeared in edited volumes and journals that are not readily available. This volume brings together hitherto unknown or rare pieces by Bauman on the theme of theory and society and also makes available previously unpublished material from the Bauman Archive at the University of Leeds. A consistent theme of Bauman’s work was his sustained engagement with humanism, and this provides a unifying thread in the pieces brought together in this volume. Here Bauman reflects on some of the core concepts of sociology, examines the work of a wide range of social theorists, from Durkheim and Gramsci to Agnes Heller and C. Wright Mills, and addresses an array of key ideas and issues including inequality, identity and social change. A substantial introduction by the editors provides readers with a lucid guide through this material and develops connections to Bauman’s other works. This is the third and final volume in a series of books that make available the lesser-known writings of one of the most influential social thinkers of our time. It will be of interest to students and scholars across the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to a wider readership.
Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam (History of Health and Illness)
by Wendy KlineThe pelvic exam. If you’ve ever had one, you’re probably already wincing. It might be considered a routine medical procedure, but for most of us, it is anything from unpleasant to traumatic. In Exposed, noted historian Wendy Kline uncovers the procedure’s fascinating—and often disturbing—history. From gynecological research on enslaved women’s bodies to nonconsensual practice on anesthetized patients, the pelvic exam as we know it today carries the burden of its sordid past. Its story is one of pain and pleasure, life-saving discoveries and heartbreaking encounters, questionable procedures and triumphant breakthroughs. Drawing on previously unpublished archival sources, along with interviews with patients, providers, and activists, Kline traces key moments and movements in gynecological history, from the surgeons of the nineteenth century to the OB/GYNs of today. This powerful book reminds us that the pelvic exam is has never been “just” a medical procedure, and that we can no longer afford to let the pelvic exam remain unexamined.
The Interest in Disinterestedness: Lectures at the College de France 1987-1989
by Pierre BourdieuA key feature of those who work for the state, in the legal system and in public services is that they claim to be putting their own personal interests aside and working in a disinterested fashion, for the public good. But is disinterested behaviour possible? Can law be treated as a set of universal rules that are independent of particular interests, or is this mere ideology? Is the state bureaucracy a universal class, as Hegel thought, or a structure that serves the interests of the dominant class, as Marx claimed?In his lecture courses at the Collège de France in 1987–88 and 1988–89, Pierre Bourdieu addressed these questions by examining the formation of the legal and bureaucratic fields characteristic of the modern state, uncovering the historical and social conditions that enable a social group to form and find its own interests in the very fact of serving interests that go beyond it. For a disinterested universe to emerge, it needs both the invention of a public service, or a spirit of service to the public cause, and the creation of a social universe in which individuals can pursue a career devoted to public service and be rewarded for it. In other words, it requires a process of specialization whereby autonomous, specific fields become established in the social cosmos within which a special kind of game that follows the rules of disinterest can be played out.By reconstructing the conditions under which an interest in disinterestedness emerged, Bourdieu sheds new light on the formation of the modern state and legal system and provides a fresh perspective on the many professions in modern societies that are oriented towards the service of the common good.
What is Health?
by Ruth CrossWhat is health? What does health mean to people? How do we make sense of health and experience it? There are no simple answers to these questions. Health is complex, subjective and varied. Drawing on theory, research and contemporary debates, Ruth Cross explores the nature of health in depth and challenges our thinking about it. Moving beyond taken-for-granted assumptions, she gives the meaning of ‘health’ its due attention, exploring everyday perspectives as well as ‘expert’ medical, academic and policy understandings and approaches. In doing so, the book brings together different knowledge and expertise on health, also considering the inextricable links between human and planetary health. This book is important for all those working in the health field, or training to do so, seeking a broad understanding about health and all its complexity.
Richer and More Equal: A New History of Wealth in the West
by Daniel WaldenströmOnce there were princes and peasants and very few between. The extremes of wealth and poverty are still with us, but that shouldn't blind us to the fact our societies have been utterly transformed for the better over the past century. As Daniel Waldenström makes clear in this authoritative account of wealth accumulation and inequality in the modern west, we are today both significantly richer and more equal. Using cutting-edge research and new, sometimes surprising, data, Waldenström shows that what stands out since the late 1800s is a massive rise in the size of the middle class and its share of society’s total wealth. Unfettered capitalism, it seems, doesn’t have to lead to boundless inequality. The key to progress was political and institutional change that enabled citizens to become educated, better paid, and to amass wealth through housing and pension savings. Waldenström asks how we can consolidate these gains while encouraging the creation of new capital. The answer, he argues, is to pursue tax and social policies that raise the wealth of people in the bottom and middle rather than cutting wealth of entrepreneurs at the top. Richer and More Equal is a benchmark account of one of the most profound and encouraging social changes in human history and a blueprint for continued progress.