A turban is a strip of cloth folded and wrapped around the head; however, this description includes multifarious forms across space and time. This bookfollows the turban as it moves from the Arabian Peninsula through the Ottoman Empire to Europe and the Americas. It directs the reader's gaze from traditional and religious uses of the turban into the realms of international trade, Renaissance art and contemporary fashions. Turbans, as this book shows, have moved in and out of Western cultur...

"This book presents a magisterial overview of Cultural Studies, and of studies of culture more broadly. It synthesizes a bewildering range of writers and ideas into a comprehensible narrative. It’s respectful to the history of ideas and completely cutting edge. I learned a lot – you will too."- Professor Alan McKee, University of Technology Sydney"The role of culture in spatial, digital and political settings is a vital aspect of contemporary life. ...

Elizabeth Bennet's first encounter with eligible bachelor Mr. Darcy leaves her put off by his arrogance and conceit. He appears indifferent to both her beauty and her spirited wit. The brilliant comedy of manners that follows is a lesson about the folly of making judgments based on first impressions and a lovely observation of the friendships, gossip and pretension of rural England's early-nineteenth century middle-class life.Originally published in 1813, Austen's novel is one of ...

The Vegan Voyager: Journey Into Plant-Based CookingEmbark on an unparalleled culinary voyage—a quest redefining the horizons of taste, health, and sustainability. "The Vegan Voyager" isn't just a cookbook; it's an anthem, a philosophy, and an adventure inviting you to explore the vast and vibrant terrains of plant-based cuisine. Step aboard, fellow voyagers, as we chart a course through flavors, textures, and tales that promise to captivate both your palate and spirit!Wor...

Business Networks in East Asian Capitalisms: Enduring Trends, Emerging Patterns builds on the foundational studies conducted in the 1990s by gathering contemporary empirical and theoretical chapters which explore these themes in a comparative perspective. The book includes contributions from authors working on the relationship between personal and business networks in countries including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Authors ...

‘Transdisciplinarity’ is a form of research and practice that synthesises knowledge from a range of academic disciplines and from the community. There is now global interest and a significant body of work on transdisciplinarity and its potential to address the apparently intractable problems of society. This creates the opportunity for a specific focus on its practical application to sustainability issues.Transdisciplinary Research and Practice for Sustainability Outcomes examines ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This impactful book provides invaluable insights and strategies to propel your business to new heights. Delve into a step-by-step guide that reveals the power of branding and its ability to amplify your business's impact. Explore how to craft a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience and creates a lasting impression. Harness the art of effective communication to captivate your customers and establish a strong pres...

“The Gimmicks is a gorgeous epic that astounds with its scope and beauty. With empathy and humor, McCormick unravels the ties between brotherhood and betrayal, love and abandonment, and the fictions we create to live with the pain of the past. This novel will blow you away.”—Brit Bennett, New York Times bestselling author of The MothersSet in the waning years of the Cold War, a stunning debut novel about a trio of young Armenians ...

This edited collection presents the varied experiences of 1.5-generation Korean immigrants across global sites such as Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, Auckland, Argentina, and Duluth.By situating these cases in comparative perspective, the contributors illuminate the distinct position of this group, whose lives bridge countries of origin and settlement, generating layered social and cultural tensions.The volume addresses a wide range of themes, including identi...

Dan Palace has always played it safe. He chose the safe job. Married a safe woman. Rarely travels far from home. But something is missing - until a man named Tucker Farling delivers a doomsday prediction that changes his life.In the final minutes before the New Year, Dan musters the courage he desperately needs to embark on a quest to find that missing “something”: the sense of adventure and true magic he remembers from his youth, along with the love of his ex-wife, who has hated h...

Wildlife and nature films are a hugely popular entertainment genre: networks such as Animal Planet and Discovery are stars in the cable television universe, viewers flock to IMAX theaters to see jaw–dropping footage from the wild, and the venerable BBC still scores triumphs with series such as Planet Earth. As cinematic technology brings ever more breathtaking images to the screen, and as our direct contact with nature diminishes, an ever–expanding audience craves the indirect exp...

School choice has become one of the most agonizing issues of parenthood; while schools boast of unsurpassed facilities, genius teachers, and stellar academic achievement, parents wonder whether the marketing hype is actually true. Drawing on the authors' experiences and knowledge—one as a school principal and both as parents and advocates—this account compares public, Catholic, private, selective, and comprehensive schools and examines how well each responds to the recurring crises in the ...