Freud for Architects explains what Freud offers to the understanding of architectural creativity and architectural experience, with case examples from early modern architecture to the present.Freud’s observations on the human psyche and its influence on culture and social behavior have generated a great deal of discussion since the 19th century. Yet, what Freud’s key ideas offer to the understanding of architectural creativity and experience has received little direct atte...

John A. F. P. Nainfa's Costume of Prelates of the Catholic Church is a detailed and authoritative reference on the dress, insignia, and etiquette of the Catholic Church's clerical hierarchy. Based on Roman customs and papal decrees, the book describes the symbolic meaning, historical origins, and proper usage of ecclesiastical garments from cassocks to mitres. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, Nainfa's work is not only a guide to liturgical fashion but a study of t...

The concept of sacrifice has been part of the human condition since before recorded time. Dating back to the earliest civilizations, sacrifices have been made for personal, religious, or social reasons. From archaeological records, evidence of the sacrifice of food, grains, animals, and even humans is well documented. From Mesopotamia to Egypt, from the Mayans to the Aztecs, they all exhibited some forms of sacrifice for a variety of reasons.As citizens of the United States, we hav...

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"Wild Spain (Espana agreste)" is a captivating exploration of the natural beauty and wildlife of Spain, penned by Walter John Buck and Abel Chapman. The authors, both passionate naturalists, delve into the diverse ecosystems found across the Spanish landscape, from the rugged mountains to the serene coastlines. Their vivid descriptions and keen observations bring to life the rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a delightful read for nature enthusiasts and travelers alike. The book s...

"Unexplored Spain" by Walter John Buck and Abel Chapman is a captivating travel narrative that invites readers to journey through the lesser-known regions of Spain. The authors, both seasoned explorers, share their experiences and observations as they traverse the diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and vibrant communities of the country. Their vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring to life the beauty and complexity of Spain, making it an essential read for anyone interested in ...

"Donne’s Style In John Donne’s day, a satire was such a poem as a satyr might compose. Satyrs were rough, savage creatures in Greek mythology, human to the waist but goat from there down. That is the reason that Donne’s style in these poems exceeds his normal difficulty in syntax, vocabulary, thought, and meter. His age enjoyed untangling such puzzles, and some poets cultivated obscurity as an art, called asprezza. Wordplay like “while bellows pant below” (Satyre 2), where the same syllabl...

National hero, military genius—too bad the Black Berets had him marked for death …To the average citizen, the Lion of Salvador was a national hero, a military general of such renown that his accolades spanned two continents. To those in the know, however, the man was the cruelest of drug lords, a savage despot building an unstoppable empire that ranged from the Central American jungle to the bustling streets of New York.Enter the five-man special ops team k...

The Black Berets are the world’s best hope …India is a country divided, torn by religious strife and hounded by potential invaders on all sides. The world’s most powerful governments believe that whoever controls India holds the strategic advantage for global domination. As the chaos spins out of control, a name resurfaces after centuries of obscurity: Akbar.Once a religious zealot who created his own dominant religion in the region, Akbar has returned, if ...

The Black Berets learned their lethal skills on the secret battlefields of Vietnam. In this classic novel of wartime adventure, once the Black Berets start fighting for themselves, what will it take to be able to stop them?They were the most elite team of interservice fighters America’s government had ever formed. As war raged in Vietnam, the Black Berets took on the most secret—and most heinous—of covert operations. Now they’re back, and they have a new mission.

The Black Berets have met the enemy—and he lives next door!Letting a struggling Chicano gas company run its pipeline across their Louisiana land struck the Black Berets as a good idea—especially once Cowboy got an eyeball on Isabella Cifuentes, its stunning, sultry president. But the contract, it seemed, contained some very fine and lethal print.A Texas oil magnate allied with a fanatical right-wing cult had made an unholy alliance to keep the territory fre...

Against a deadly alliance of Japanese smarts and KGB savagery, they were striking back—with everything they had!In the arms race against Russia, the United States has eked ahead with their superior advancements in computer technology. All that changes when Russia recruits some of Japan’s finest scientific minds to build their greatest weapon yet: a supercomputer capable of annihilating the US’s formidable Star Wars defense system.Destined for the land of th...