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   TITLE:   THE CULTURE OF FEAR - WHY AMERICANS ARE AFRAID OF THE WRONG THINGS  AUTHORS:  BARRY GLASSNER   DESCRIPTION:   SOFTCOVER  FEEDBACK:   I TYPICALLY WAIT UNTIL ITEM IS RECEIVED BY THE WINNING BIDDER PRIOR TO POSTING FEEDBACK. THIS ALLOWS BOTH PARTIES TIME TO RESOLVE ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE WITH ANY GIVEN TRANSACTION.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In 1997, Frank Furedi published a book called Culture of Fear. It was widely acclaimed as perceptive and prophetic. Now Furedi returns to his original theme, as most of what he predicted has come true. In How Fear Works, Furedi seeks to explain two interrelated themes: why has fear acquired such a morally commanding status in society today and how has the way we fear today changed from the way that it was experienced in the past? Furedi argues that one of the main drivers of the culture of fear is unravelling of moral authority. Fear appears to provide a provisional solution to moral uncertainty and is for that reason embraced by a variety of interests, parties and individuals. Furedi predicts that until society finds a more positive orientation towards uncertainty the politicisation of fear will flourish. Society is continually bombarded with the message that the threats it faces are incalculable and cannot be managed or contained. The ascendancy of this outlook has been paralleled by the cultivation of helplessness and passivity - all this has heightened people's sense of powerlessness and anxiety. As a consequence we are constantly searching for new forms of security, both physical and ontological. What are the drivers of fear, what is the role of the media in its promotion, and who actually benefits from this culture of fear? These are some of the issues Furedi tackles to explain the current predicament. He believes that through understanding how fear works, we can encourage attitudes that will help bring about a less fearful future. Features Summary In 1997, Frank Furedi published a book called Culture of Fear. It was widely acclaimed as perceptive and prophetic. Now Furedi returns to his original theme... Author Frank Furedi Publisher Bloomsbury Continuum Release date 20180614 Pages 320 ISBN 1-4729-4772-X ISBN 13 978-1-4729-4772-7

  The rich taste and irresistible aroma of espresso has in recent years won adherents from far beyond the realm of the European-style cafes in which it was first introduced to Americans. Weaving together evocative photographs, poems, and literary musings, Sara Slavin and Karl Petzke have created a unique portfolio of images highlighting the potent presence of espresso as a small but essential luxury in everyday life. Including 24 recipes for espresso drinks and simple dishes made with espresso, this beautiful volume offers a romantic, sumptuous paean to the pleasures of coffee in its purest form.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Originally published in 1933 by the Milwaukee Public Museum, this is a classic study of the Miwok Indian culture based upon data obtained from Miwok informants shortly after 1900. Because these people came into contact with Euro- Americans at a relatively early time, their numbers were depleted and their culture impacted more significantly than other California Indians during the period. This book is as complete a coverage of the Miwoks as exists. Features Summary Originally published in 1933 by the Milwaukee Public Museum, this is a classic study of the Miwok Indian culture based upon data obtained from Miwok informants shortly after 1900... Author Samuel Alfred Barrett (Author), Edward W. Gifford (Author) Publisher Yosemite Association Release date 19901201 Pages 272 ISBN 0-939666-12-X ISBN 13 978-0-939666-12-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Moored off the coast of Brooklyn, the derelict HMS Jersey was a living hell for thousands of Americans either captured by the British or accused of disloyalty. Crammed below deck without light or fresh air, the disease-ridden prisoners were scarcely given food and water. More Americans died in its ghastly hold than on all the war's battlefields. Throughout the colonies, the mere mention of the ship sparked a fear and loathing of British troops that, paradoxically, helped rally public support for the war.Utilizing hundreds of accounts culled from old newspapers, diaries, and military reports, award-winning historian Robert Watson follows the lives and ordeals of the few survivors to tell the astonishing story of the cursed ship that played a crucial part in the war against Britain. Features Summary The surprising story of the most infamous prison ship of the American Revolution, the HMS Jersey, and its role in the fight for independence Author Robert Watson Publisher Da Capo Press Inc Release date 20170814 Pages 256 ISBN 0-306-82552-X ISBN 13 978-0-306-82552-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This book examines the American television legal series from its development as a genre in the 1940s to the present day. Villez demonstrates how the genre has been a rich source of legal information and understanding for Americans. These series have both informed and put myths in place about the legal system in the US. Villez also contrasts the US to France, which has seen a similar interest in legal series during this period. However, French television representations of justice are strikingly different, as is the role of fiction in offering viewers the possibility of acquiring significant understandings of their legal system. The book will be an important addition to the study of popular culture and law and will interest legal scholars, sociologists, and media scholars. Features Summary This text examines the American television legal series from its development as a genre in the 1940s to the present day. Villez demonstrates how the genre has been a rich source of legal information and understanding for Americans... Author Barbara Villez Publisher Routledge Release date 20130126 Pages 162 ISBN 0-415-65224-3 ISBN 13 978-0-415-65224-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Long before the United States was a nation, it was a set of ideas, projected onto the New World by European explorers with centuries of belief and thought in tow. From this foundation of expectation and experience, America and American thought grew in turn, enriched by the bounties of the Enlightenment, the philosophies of liberty and individuality, the tenets of religion, and the doctrines of republicanism and democracy. Crucial to this development were the thinkers who nurtured it, from Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Waldo Emerson, W.E.B. DuBois to Jane Addams, and Betty Friedan to Richard Rorty. The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History traces how Americans have addressed the issues and events of their time and place, whether the Civil War, the Great Depression, or the culture wars of today. Spanning a variety of disciplines, from religion, philosophy, and political thought, to cultural criticism, social theory, and the arts, Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen shows how ideas have been major forces in American history, driving movements such as transcendentalism, Social Darwinism, conservatism, and postmodernism. In engaging and accessible prose, this introduction to American thought considers how notions about freedom and belonging, the market and morality - and even truth - have commanded generations of Americans and been the cause of fierce debate. Features Summary Drawing on a variety of discourses, from religion, philosophy, and political thought, to cultural criticism, social theory, and the arts,The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History shows how ideas have been major forces in American history... Author Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20190119 Pages 216 ISBN 0-19-062536-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-062536-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "The Charisma Code offers a wealth of tools for resolving conflict, inspiring engagement, and changing culture." --Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com THE ERA OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IS HERE. While we know the next big innovations will spring from global culture, it's not always clear how to join this planet-without-borders conversation. The Charisma Code is a handbook for connecting across cultures. The best connectors are the biggest influencers, and those who influence culture change the world. The key is unleashing your inner soul force----your charisma----to attract, connect, engage and bring value to your relationships. In her barrier-breaking book, cultural anthropologist, Robin Sol Lieberman, reveals how anyone can tap the language beyond words to build bridges, open doors, or start revolutions. As Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love, says, "The Charisma Code unlocks some best-kept secrets regarding living and leading from a power within us all." The Charisma Code inspires readers to choose courage over comfort, compassion over ignorance, and freedom over fear. Charisma helps communicate who you are--the most engaging tool you can use when inviting others on your ride! Features Summary "The Charisma Code offers a wealth of tools for resolving conflict, inspiring engagement, and changing culture." --Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com THE ERA OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IS HERE... Author Robin Sol Lieberman Publisher White Cloud Press Release date 20160701 Pages 220 ISBN 1-940468-40-X ISBN 13 978-1-940468-40-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days British and American commanders first used modern special forces in support of conventional military operations during World War II. Since then, although special ops have featured prominently in popular culture and media coverage of wars, the academic study of irregular warfare has remained as elusive as the practitioners of special operations themselves. This book is the first comprehensive study of the development, application, and value of Anglo-American commando and special forces units during the Second World War. Special forces are intensively trained, specially selected military units performing unconventional and often high-risk missions. In this book, Andrew L. Hargreaves not only describes tactics and operations but also outlines the distinctions between commandos and special forces, traces their evolution during the war, explains how the Anglo-American alliance functioned in the creation and use of these units, looks at their command and control arrangements, evaluates their impact, and assesses their cost-effectiveness. The first real impetus for the creation of British specialist formations came in the desperate summer of 1940 when, having been pushed out of Europe following defeat in France and the Low Countries, Britain began to turn to irregular forces in an effort to wrest back the strategic initiative from the enemy. The development of special forces by the United States was also a direct consequence of defeat. After Pearl Harbor, Hargreaves shows, the Americans found themselves in much the same position as Britain had been in 1940: shocked, outnumbered, and conventionally defeated, they were unable to come to grips with the enemy on a large scale. By the end of the war, a variety of these units had overcome a multitude of evolutionary hurdles and made valuable contributions to practically every theater of operation. In describing how Britain and the United States worked independently and cooperatively to invent and put into practice a fundamentally new way of waging war, this book demonstrates the two nations' flexibility, adaptability, and ability to innovate during World War II. Features Summary British and American commanders first used modern special forces in support of conventional military operations during World War II. Since then, although special ops have featured prominently in popular culture and media coverage of wars... Author Andrew L. Hargreaves Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Release date 20131115 Pages 412 ISBN 0-8061-4396-7 ISBN 13 978-0-8061-4396-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Art and entertainment constitute America's second-largest export. Host Americans -- 96%, to be exact -- are somehow involved in the arts, whether as audience participants, hobbyists, or via broadcast, recording, video, or the Internet. The contribution of the arts to the U.S. economy is stunning: the non-profit arts industry alone contributes more than $857 billion per year, and America's fine and performing arts enjoy world-class status. Despite its size, quality, and economic impact, the arts community is not articulate about how they serve public interests, and few citizens have an appreciation of the myriad public policies that affect American arts and culture. The contributors to this volume argue that U.S. policy can -- and should -- support the arts and that the arts, in turn, serve a broad rather than an elite public. Indeed, increased support for the arts and culture equals good economic and trade policy; it also enhances the quality of life and of community, and helps sustain the creativity of American artists and organizations. By encouraging policymakers to systematically start investigating the crucial role and importance of all the arts in the United States. The Public Life of the Arts in America moves the field forward with fresh ideas, new concepts, and important new data. Features Summary Despite its size and its economic impact, the US arts community is not articulate about how it serves the public interest. This book encourages policy makers to investigate the crucial importance of the arts in the US... Author Joni Maya Cherbo (Editor), Margaret Jane Wyszomirski (Editor) Publisher Rutgers University Press Release date 20000430 Pages 288 ISBN 0-8135-2768-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8135-2768-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The brand new book from the international bestselling self-help author Robert Kelsey's internationally bestselling self-help books have helped tens of thousands of people overcome fear of failure and under confidence. Now Robert is back and is here to debunk the ever pervasive myths around the trail-blazing rebel outsider...Our culture celebrates outsiders while in reality slamming the door in their face. The modern world craves innovation while alienating original thinkers. It encourages creativity while shutting-out all but a privileged few from individualistic expression. What a waste! Yet achieving great things as a genuine outsider is possible. Outsiders can find their own way succeeding without compromising their individuality. They just need to forge an edge. The Outside Edge is all about learning to harness the unique vantage point you possess in order to give yourself the edge required to succeed. It will show you when to embrace your outsider status and go against convention, and when to play the game, do as the insiders do and make sure you can get progress. Think of The Outside Edge as a manual for positively directing your insecurity, awkwardness and role-confusion towards a meaningful future, shaped and pursued on your own terms. By getting The Outside Edge you can: * Identity and understand the causes of feeling like an "outsider" * Accept yourself while focusing on "finding meaning" for your life * Motivate yourself using strong goals, often harnessing creativity * Acquire the skills needed to succeed on your own terms * Avoid pitfalls such as poor judgement, negativity and extremism. Features Summary The brand new book from the international bestselling self-help author Robert Kelsey's internationally bestselling self-help books have helped tens of thousands of people overcome fear of failure and under confidence... Author Robert Kelsey Publisher Capstone Publishing Ltd Release date 20150403 Pages 216 ISBN 0-85708-575-1 ISBN 13 978-0-85708-575-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Now in paperback, "God Grew Tired of Us" is a book with passion, sadness, fear, perseverance, joy and humor written by John Dau, a member of the Dinka tribe of southern Sudan, who recounts his experiences as a refugee from the civil war that has been fought in his country since 1983 and resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese. Among the millions of refugees who sought refuge in neighboring countries were a group of about 20,000 children - most between the ages of 7 and 16, and many of them orphaned - who became separated from their families, and were forced to make their way, alone, across thousands of miles of treacherous landscape to a U.N. refugee camp in Kakuma, Kenya. Along the way, more than half would succumb to starvation, disease, and attack.Dau, a 12 year-old when the war broke out, led 1,200 children on the flight from Sudan, 60 percent of them between 4 and 9 years old. Dau emigrated to the U.S. in 2001, and with humour and appreciation recounts the culture shock that resulted when traditional tribal culture collided with modern American society; the joy of reuniting with his family; and his tireless work giving back to the people of the Sudan. The award-winning film featuring his story was narrated by actress Nicole Kidman and won the 2006 Sundance Film Festival's "Grand Jury" and "Audience" awards. Format:Paperback Pages:304

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Everybody Loves Pizza is a celebration of America's favorite dish -- its history, its versatility, its staying power. It delves into where pizza came from, where it's going, and what it means to American culture. Thanks to food writers, pizza insiders, and ordinary, pizza-loving Americans, it also reveals where to find 540 top-notch pizzas across the country, plus recipes from the familiar (Pepperoni or Barbecue Chicken Pizza) to the adventurous (Shrimp Pizza with Tasso Ham, Goat Cheese, and Spinach or Prosciutto Pear Pizza). Features Summary Everybody Loves Pizza is a celebration of America's favorite dish -- its history, its versatility, its staying power. It delves into where pizza came from... Author Penny Pollack (Author), Jeff Ruby (Author) Publisher Clerisy Press Release date 20051001 Pages 143 ISBN 1-57860-218-1 ISBN 13 978-1-57860-218-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days In this historical-fiction narrative, John Demos shares the story of Eunice Williams, a young Puritan girl whose family is kidnapped by Mohawks and taken to Canada. There, she is adopted into a new family, a new culture, and a different way of living. Instructed in the Mohawk language and customs and catechised in the Roman Catholic tradition, Eunice spends her days learning to harvest food and tan animal skins in the lush wilderness. Although her father and brother try to persuade Eunice to return to Massachusetts, she ultimately chooses to remain with her Mohawk family and settlement. Filled with danger and excitement, Puritan Girl, Indian Girl is sure to captivate young readers. Features Summary From National Book Award finalist John Demos comes the compelling story of Eunice Williams, a Puritan girl who was captured and adopted by Native Americans Author John Demos Publisher Abrams Appleseed Release date 20171031 Pages 160 ISBN 1-4197-2604-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4197-2604-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The New York Times Bestseller! In his new book, STOP MASS HYSTERIA, #1 NYT bestselling author Michael Savage calls out the mass hysteria mongers and their methods, and shows Americans that we must look to history to understand the present and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Since Donald Trump's historic ascendance to the presidency, American politics have reached a boiling point. Social and economic issues, even national security, have become loud, violent flashpoints for political rivals in the government, in the media and on the streets. This collective derangement has a name: mass hysteria. In his new book, STOP MASS HYSTERIA, #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Savage not only deconstructs the Left's unhinged response to traditional American values like borders, language, and culture, but takes the reader on an unprecedented journey through mass hysteria's long history in the United States. From Christopher Columbus to the Salem Witch trials to the so-called "Red Scares" of the 1930s and 40s and much more, Dr. Savage recounts the many times collective insanity has gripped the American public - often prompted by sinister politicians with ulterior motives. Dr. Savage provides vital context for the common elements of dozens of outbreaks of mass hysteria in the past, their causes, their short and long-term effects, and the tactics of the puppet masters who duped gullible masses into fearing threats both real and imagined. By shining a light on the true nature and causes of American mass hysteria in the past, Savage provides an insightful look into who and what is causing dangerous unrest in our lives - and why. Features Summary The New York Times Bestseller! In his new book, STOP MASS HYSTERIA, #1 NYT bestselling author Michael Savage calls out the mass hysteria mongers and their methods... Author Michael Savage Publisher Grand Central Publishing Release date 20181009 ISBN 1-5491-4261-5 ISBN 13 978-1-5491-4261-1