Why is a dog “Fido” but a bird “Peter”? In this brilliant short text, Claude Lévi-Strauss shows that the way we name animals reveals a hidden structure of thought. What looks trivial turns out to be a system: classification, metaphor, and how we place ourselves in the world, everything is at play. Clear, surprising, and quietly profound, this short essay will change how you see the ordinary.

The third edition of the Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual is a comprehensive resource and essential guide to the rapidly expanding field of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), encompassing its role in newer cardiac surgery techniques, diverse interventional procedures, and the intensive care unit.This well-illustrated manual, accompanying videos, and self-test questions demonstrate recent developments and challenges for ...

• Describes the origins and evolution of the Wild Hunt across pagan, Christian, and folk traditions, revealing its role in death and fertility rituals• Reveals how spectral armies, female spirits, and supernatural processions shaped European beliefs about the afterlife and the soul’s journey• Provides practical approaches for understanding the Wild Hunt’s significance in seasonal festivals, ancestor veneration, and communal ritesFor centuries, tales of ghostly rider...

A country under siege. A high-stakes financial gamble to rescue it, and the men willing to risk all to make it succeed or sabotage it. The Shark Pond is a political and financial novel that blends literary fiction with insider realism, drawing readers into the arcane world of international banking, currency markets, and risky government decision-making. Set against the turbulent economic and political backdrop of the 1970s—a decade marked by inflation, shifting alliances, and monetary inst...

From a key voice of the Harlem Renaissance, Claude McKay’s classic novel about the vibrant but perilous world of Jazz Age Harlem, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line.Back in Harlem after fleeing the horrors of World War I, Jake has left his past behind—only to find himself drawn into the city’s seductive Jazz Age underworld. He navigates the bustling nightclubs and treacherous streets, discovering a society caught between dazzling ...

Harlem Renaissance author Claude McKay's semi-autobiographical novel about Black former dockworkers living in France, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line.On the waterfronts of 1920s Marseille, Lincoln Agrippa Daily, known as “Banjo,” and his group of fellow unemployed Black seamen navigate daily lives filled with joy and camaraderie: playing music in local cafés and bars, looking for women, brawling, and talking ab...

**Claude McKay’s picaresque of 1920s Marseille, a paean to Black diasporaA Penguin Classic**On the shores of the Vieux Port of Marseille, Lincoln Agrippa Daily, better known as “Banjo,” panhandles alongside friends and fellow migrants, busking at bars and escaping drunken scrums, in search of money, wine, camaraderie, and a good time. As Banjo and the “beach boys” drift through the dives of “The Ditch,” they reflect on race, class, labor, and the challenges of living as wor...

God has always wanted to be close to His people-not just in big churches or special places, but right inside our hearts. With engaging illustrations and simple, powerful lessons, this book is a special blueprint for growing faith-helping every child turn their heart into a home for God.

A classic guide to advertising as measured salesmanship rather than guesswork. The book explains how to use tests, coupons, headlines, samples, offers, mail-order lessons, psychology, specificity, and careful comparison of results to create advertising that can be measured and improved. It is written for marketers, entrepreneurs, copywriters, and business readers who want practical principles for persuasive advertising and profitable campaigns.

Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths: Including Actinides, Volume 69 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors who explore topics such as Lanthanide-based light upconversion implemented in molecular complexes using linear optics, Rare Earth-Transition Metal-Arsenides, and Molecular Complexes of High-Oxidation State Lanthanide Ions. - Provides the latest info...

Discover the most iconic baseball stadiums, legendary ballparks, and unforgettable game-day destinations across America.Great Baseball Parks takes readers on an exciting journey through the history, architecture, traditions, and fan experiences of the most celebrated baseball venues. From historic stadiums that have witnessed generations of unforgettable moments to modern ballparks featuring world-class amenities, this guide explores what makes each destin...

Discover the glamour, beauty, and unforgettable experiences that make Southern California one of the world's most sought-after destinations. Beverly Hills To Malibu is your essential guide to exploring the iconic luxury streets of Beverly Hills, the breathtaking coastal scenery of Malibu, and everything in between.Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to uncover hidden gems, this guide takes you beyond the typical tourist attractions. Explore world-famous s...