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On a June morning in 1870, seventy-five Chinese immigrants stepped off a train in New England. They threaded their way through a hostile mob and then their new employer lined them up and had them photographed. This work seeks to understand the social forces that brought this photograph into being, and the events it subsequently spawned.

(Hardback)

Arguing that celebrity is a mirror reflecting some of the worst as well as some of the best aspects of modern history itself, this book considers how the lives of the rich and famous provide not only entertainment but also social cohesion and, like morality plays, examples of what - and what not - to do.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

Kierkegaard translator Walter Lowrie presents a charming and warmly appreciative introduction to the life and work of the great Danish writer. Lowrie tells the story of Kierkegaard's emotionally turbulent life with a keen sense of drama and an acute understanding of how his life shaped his thought.

(Hardback)

Examines the vast array of art produced by African Americans in response to the continuing impact of anti-Black violence and how it is used to protest, process, mourn and memorialize those events.

(Hardback)

Almost no one had heard of social media a decade ago, but today websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have more than 1 billion users and account for almost 25 percent of Internet use. This title provides the key to how companies can leverage social platforms to create a sustainable competitive advantage.

(Hardback)

Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. This book offers personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today.

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(Hardback)

Presenting a survey of key topics in computational physics, this work includes discussions of visualization tools, wavelet analysis, molecular dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. It also includes a CD-ROM with supplementary materials, including Java, Fortran, and C programs.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

(Paperback, Second Edition)

"Approved by the North American Butterfly Association"--Cover.

(Paperback)

Takes an unprecedented look at one of the great rivalries of the Middle Ages and offers it as a revealing lens through which to view the intertwined histories of medieval England and France. This book compares Westminster Abbey and the abbey of Saint-Denis - two of the most important ecclesiastical institutions of the thirteenth century.

(Hardback)

Subtitle in pre-publication: The evolution of attraction in animals and humans.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

What is eternity Is it anything other than a purely abstract concept, totally unrelated to our lives A mere hope A frightfully uncertain horizon Or is it a certainty, shared by priest and scientist alike, and an essential element in all human relations This title presents a history of eternity in Western culture.

(Hardback)

How can we explain this striking paradox Why do we often underestimate the virtue of moderation Seeking to answer these questions, this book examines moderation in modern French political thought and focuses on the French Revolution and its legacy.

(Spiral bound, Second Edition)

A guide to South Georgia. It features hundreds of color photographs of the diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery to be found at this tourist destination. It also describes the history, geology, and culture of South Georgia.

(Hardback)

An anthology that gathers together nearly one hundred selections from the past 500 years of popular math writing. Ranging from the late fifteenth to the late twentieth century, and drawing from books, newspapers, magazines, and websites, it includes recreational, classroom, and work mathematics; mathematical histories and biographies; and, more.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

In the late summer of 1839, Thoreau and his older brother John made a two-week boat-and-hiking trip from Concord, to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After John's death in 1842, Thoreau began to prepare a memorial account of their excursion. This is the story of a river journey depicting the early years of his spiritual and artistic growth.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A field guide to the wildlife of Chile and its territories - Chilean Antarctica, Easter Island, Juan Fernandez, and San Felix & San Ambrosio. From bats to butterflies, lizards to llamas, and ferns to flamingos, this book covers the country's common plants and animals.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Through vivid histories drawn from virtually every continent, Weitz describes how, since the 18th century, nationalists have struggled to establish their own states that grant human rights to some people. At the same time, they have excluded others through forced assimilation, ethnic cleansing, or even genocide.

(Paperback)