Identifying Consumption illustrates how an individual’s buying habits are shaped by the dynamics of the consumer marketplace—and thus how consumption and identity inform each other. Robert Dunn brings together the various theories of spending and develops a mode of analysis concentrating on the individual subjectivity of consumption. By doing so, he addresses how we spend and its relationship with status and lifestyle.Dunn provides a comprehensive guide to the study of mod...

This volume is a study of previously unexplored theoretical convergences between John Dewey’s social pragmatism and the sociology of knowledge.It demonstrates how these convergences, combined with the social psychology of G. H. Mead and Kenneth Burke, create a framework for the construction of a new and more comprehensive approach to the social analysis of knowledge, the social theory of thought. Dunn indicates in what respects Dewey’s philosophy and this theory represent forms of ...

Graphic novels aren’t just for superheroes! Anne Frank has been plucked from history books and her life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and holocaust experience have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.

Maureen Johnson, the somewhat irregular mother of Lazarus Long, wakes up in bed with a man and a cat. The cat is Pixel, well-known to fans of the New York Times bestseller The Cat Who Walks through Walls. The man is a stranger to her, and besides that, he is dead.So begins Robert A. Heinlein’s To Sail beyond the Sunset. Filled with the master’s most beloved characters, this compelling work broadens and enriches his epic vision of time and space, life and ...

After the publication of Atlas Shrugged in 1957, Ayn Rand turned to nonfiction writing and occasional lecturing. Her aim was to bring her philosophy to a wider audience and to apply it to current cultural and political issues. The taped lectures and the question-and-answer sessions that followed added not only an eloquent new dimension to Ayn Rand’s ideas and beliefs but also a fresh and spontaneous insight into Ayn Rand herself. Ayn Rand Answers is a collection of those enlightening Q&As....

An exploration of animal spirituality and the ability of animals to communicate with humans even in the afterlifeLooking for companionship after a near-fatal car crash, Elena Mannes, an award-winning television journalist and producer, decided to get her first dog. But what she found with her dog Brio shook the foundations of her physical and spiritual worlds, sending her on a quest to discover the nature of his spiritual origins and to contemplate and seek out the possibility of i...

Unlocking Egypt's Ancient Mysteries: A Journey into the Land of the PharaohsHave you ever wondered about the enigmatic world of Ancient Egypt? Are you fascinated by the mysteries that shroud this ancient civilization?Do you ponder:• What secrets lie behind the grandeur of the pyramids and the Sphinx?• How did the Ancient Egyptians build a society that flourished for centuries?• Is there a guide that unveils the hidden facets of their culture, relig...

Graphic novels aren’t just for superheroes! Abraham Lincoln has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and presidency have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.

New York, 1980. Though the world was in turmoil, the U.S. Olympic hockey team united Americans on February 22. The Soviet Union had dominated Olympic hockey and they were aggressively invading the Middle East. Many felt the Soviets were unstoppable. Skate with the 20 young American men who made history when they did just that in this inspiring graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.

California, 1849. The Wild West became the destination for many Americans in 1849. Gold fever had struck when a gold nugget was discovered in the American River. Soon, people were coming from the East any way they could to cash in on the riches! Join the rush helped expanded the settlement of the United States in this stunning graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.

The Pirate Bay Collection: History, True Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels is a masterful anthology that encapsulates the thrilling and adventurous world of piracy throughout literary history. Drawing from a diverse range of narrative styles and eras, this collection presents an exhilarating medley of tales that delve into the mysterious and perilous lives of seafarers. From tales of swashbuckling adventures to intricate character studies, the anthology showcases the rich tapestry of pir...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the pages of 'Tales of Buccaneers: 50+ Sea Adventure Novels,' where the tumultuous seas and daring escapades are brilliantly brought to life. This anthology is a grand tapestry of nautical narratives, ranging from the atmospheric Gothic tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the thrilling exploits reminiscent of Jules Verne's scientific romances. The collection paints a vivid picture of maritime adventure in a variety of styles, from the suspenseful thrillers...