The image of the outlaw biker is widely recognize in North American society. The reality is only known to insiders. To study the phenomenon of outlaw biker clubs, anthropologist Daniel Wolf bridged the gap between image and reality by becoming an insider.Electronic Format Disclaimer: Preliminary images removed at the request of the rights holder.

An older man bemoans his virile youth, a teacher is falsely accused of harassment, and a patient is sent to six specialists to cure a common cold. A careless remark tests a lifelong friendship, Columbus sails to America hoping to fall off the edge, and a mountain man becomes a cantor during High Holidays. These are but a few of the 41 short stories that comprise Daniel Wolf's third book, She Comes from Money. Like his first book, But Is He Jewish? and Other Quirky Tales, Mr. Wolf explores ...

But Is He Jewish? is divided into three sections. The first section, "Quirky Tales," consists of fifty short stories. Although each touches upon some aspect of Jewish life and culture, they deal with such universal themes as love, mortality, courage, coming of age, and the importance of family.The following section, "Mishegas" (Yiddish for craziness), includes stand-up comedy routines, the philosophical musings of a fictitious rabbi, advice for daily living ("A Guide for t...

What do global combat and property ownership have to do with sex and sea turtles? According to Daniel Wolff-as it turns out, everything. More Poems about Money looks at the economic times we live in, from boom to bust, from the suburbs to the warzone, in a voice that ranges from humorous to desperate. Grappling with monetary value and how it infringes on self worth, Wolff asks simultaneously timeless and timely questions-Who has capital, who doesn't, and does that ever change?-in ...

Bruce Springsteen brought international attention to the Jersey shore by naming his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ. But the real Asbury Park has an even more fascinating story behind it: a seaside city of dreams that became a magnet for both the best and worst of America, playing host to John Philip Sousa, Count Basie, and Dr. Martin Luther King, as well as the mob and the Ku Klux Klan.Fourth of July, Asbury Park tells the tale of the city’s first 150 ...

"Mindfulness and compassion practices should be in everybody's toolbox for a happier and healthier life. [This] book is essential reading for providers who treat chronic illnesses and for those suffering from them."—Arianna HuffingtonPain can be a big, unwieldy box that we struggle to carry all day. But what if we could put down this box, unpack it, and tackle the contents one by one? Outsmart Your Pain is Dr. Christiane Wolf's radically clear, evidence-ba...

MEMORIES 2017 speaks about Herkimer Crystals, Howe Caverns, Earth Day, Antarctica, Washington, D.C., Tucson Gem Show, and more. One time I was at the tip of South Africa and Barbara and Margaret were at the end of the Amazon River, Brazil. We joined forces to work with dolphins and crystals. It was wonderful! Annelis Kessler, Switzerland I will always have strong memories of being with Barbara and Margaret at Niagara Falls, one of the most powerful sites in the world. I love when our paths...

This special issue is devoted to the topic of globalization, one of the most emotionally charged terms in international business today. While globalization is not really a new phenomenon, advances in transportation and communications technology as well as decreasing trade barriers have increased the pace and magnitude of cross border interactions, bringing them to the forefront of discussion for scholars.

Rooming with three ripped football titans in an old fraternity house is cozy enough. But when they make a thrilling offer to broaden my horizons after a terrible breakup? There's no limit to the favors I'm willing to return.He was my first friend on campus, my first crush, my first college kiss. But Dalton is also the shredded star quarterback of West Texas A&M. After I'm thrown out by my ex, he's more than willing to put me up... if I don't mind sharing space with...

Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflections from a diverse array of writers who explain what Springsteen means to them and describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by his music.Contributors to Long Walk Home include novelists like Richard Russo, rock critics like Greil Marcus and Gillian Gaar, and o...

This open access book explores the linkages between geopolitics and hosting mega-events. It encompasses and transcends the international and domestic dimensions of soft power to unpack how mega-events shape cities and societies through notions of unity and greatness, but also investigates local developments beneath the Potemkin surface of the global spectacle. Drawing on a global range of case studies from Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle Eas...

A comprehensive overview of the contribution of Catholic social thought to business ethicsCan a religion founded on loving one’s neighbor give moral approval to profit-seeking business firms in a global economy? What should characterize the relationship between faith and economic life? What can businesses, employees, and executives do to contribute to the common good and to make their practices and society more ethical?Business Ethics and Catholic Socia...