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 Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen's world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England. The Jane Austen Handbook is the perfect companion for fans of her novels and their film adaptations, complete with detailed information on love among the social classes, currency, dress, and nuances of graceful living.

In 1526, when the nomadic Timurid warrior-scholar Babur rode into Hindustan, his wives, sisters, daughters, aunts and distant female relatives travelled with him. These women would help establish a dynasty and empire that would rule India for the next 200 years and become a byword for opulence and grandeur. In Daughters of the Sun, we meet remarkable characters like Khanzada Begum who, at 65, rode on horseback through 750 kilometres of icy passes and unforgiving terrain to parley on behalf of her nephew, Humayun....

Alles Einhorn? Vom Wunderallheilmittel der Antike bis zum Symbol der Queer-Bewegung in der Moderne – eine spannende Reise durch die Kulturgeschichte Aus der Wunderkammer ins Kinderzimmer, vom christlichen Motiv zum Symbol der Queer-Bewegung: Das Einhorn fasziniert die Menschen seit jeher...

Poznaj epicką mitologię, gdzie starożytni bogowie i potwory demaskują nasze najgłębsze lęki oraz współczesną kulturę. Ten dający do myślenia przewodnik idealnie sprawdzi się podczas codziennych dojazdów, zmieniając zwykłą podróż w fascynującą intelektualną wyprawę. Zanurz...

恵みをもたらす神聖な水の守り神と、すべてを灰燼に帰す破壊的な火の怪物という、東西の神話とファンタジーを分かつ決定的な対立軸から、人類の根源的な恐れと願望を読み解く壮大な文化の旅が始まります。満員電車...

Entschlüssele die globale Mythologie und begreife, wie uralte Erzählmuster unsere menschliche Sinnsuche prägen. Ob beim konzentrierten Lernen auf dem täglichen Arbeitsweg oder beim abendlichen Entspannen – dieses atmosphärische Hörerlebnis nimmt dich mit zu den fantastischen Ursprüngen...

Erlebe eine fesselnde Kulturgeschichte, die den Mythos der Untoten vom tödlichen Aberglauben zur Pop-Ikone verwandelt. Wenn die Dämmerung auf dem abendlichen Heimweg hereinbricht, zieht dich diese atmosphärische Zeitreise tief in historische Ängste vor Krankheit und Verwesung. Ein...

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Morocco is a joy to the senses. Graced with spectacular scenery, the country's rich history is carved into its architecture and baked into its cuisine. Its marketplaces are filled with tantalizing scents and colorful sights, and the call of the...

Retracez l'histoire captivante des psychotropes pour saisir pourquoi l'humanité désire altérer sa conscience. Des rituels ancestraux aux débats sociologiques contemporains sur la prohibition, cette exploration culturelle objective analyse nos usages chimiques sans aucun tabou. Idéal pour...

Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad Analyzes the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis of theurgy in Homeric terms Examines the methods of telestikē, a form of theurgic statue...

It followed every major military victory in ancient Rome: the successful general drove through the streets to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill; behind him streamed his raucous soldiers; in front were his prisoners, as well as the booty he'd captured, from enemy ships and precious statues to plants and animals from the conquered territory. Occasionally there was so much on display that the show lasted two or three days. A radical reexamination of this most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman triumph, but also its darker side.

More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, narrated by Emma Fenney. The Mythology Book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and...

Prinzessin Brambilla ist ein 1820 in Berlin von E. T. A. Hoffmann nach acht Kupferstichen von Jacques Callot geschriebenes literarisches Capriccio. In der von Ironie geprägten Erzählung geht es um den mäßig talentierten Schauspieler Giglio und die Putzmacherin Giacinta, die anfangs in die geheimnisvolle Prinzessin Brambilla beziehungsweise den Prinzen Cornelio Chiaperri verliebt sind. Was Giglio und Giacinta am Ende der Erzählung erkennen, wird hier nicht verraten, aber phantasiebegabte Hörer werden es irgendwann ahnen.

Weaving together over 100 years of history with scenes from the contemporary landscape, Labor of Love offers a fresh feminist perspective on how we came to date the ways we do. This isn't a guide to "getting the guy". There are no ridiculous "rules" to follow. Instead Weigel helps us understand how looking for love shapes who we are and hopefully leads us closer to the happy ending that dating promises.

A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcast—now a streaming television series—including “They Made a Tonic,” “Passed Notes,” and “Unboxed,” as well as rare material. They live in...

By Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, G.C., Grand Archivist and Grand Historian; Contributions and Glossary by Rex R. Hutchens, 33°, G.C., Past Grand Master; Foreword by Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander. A Masonic classic! The fundamental sourcebook of Scottish Rite philosophy--now available in a new, user-friendly, and scholarly edition!

One of Joseph Campbell’s most popular, most quoted works, A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living is a treasure trove of insight and inspiration, thought-provoking in its depth, poetic in its scope. Drawn from a month-long workshop at the world-famous Esalen Institute, the Joseph Campbell Companion captures Campbell at his best: wise, funny, intelligent, and inspiring.

2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award Details how to connect to water as a living presence and develop personal and spiritual connections with fish and other aquatic animals Explains how to embody the vibration of water in your energy field by integrating archetypes of...

From feminist fairies to blood-sucking temptresses, half-human harpies, and protective Vodou goddesses, these are women who go beyond long-haired, smiling stereotypes. Their stories are so powerful, so entrancing, that they have survived for millennia. Lovingly retold and updated, Kate Hodges places each heroine, rebel, and provocateur firmly at the center of their own narrative.  

 For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Dress codes evolved along with the social and political ideals of the day, but they always reflected struggles for power and status.