Exploring the fundamental question of how a new discipline comes into being, this groundbreaking book tells the story of the emergence of native ethnology in Imperial Japan, a “one nation” social science devoted to the study of the Japanese people. Roughly corresponding to folklore studies or ethnography in the West, this social science was developed outside the academy over the first half of the twentieth century by a diverse group of intellectuals, local dignitaries, and hobbyists. Alan ...

Recent history—the very phrase seems like an oxymoron. Yet historians have been writing accounts of the recent past since printed history acquired a modern audience, and in the last several years interest in recent topics has grown exponentially. With subjects as diverse as Walmart and disco, and personalities as disparate as Chavez and Schlafly, books about the history of our own time have become arguably the most exciting and talked-about part of the discipline.Despite this rich ...

If there was a first face of baseball, it was arguably Christopher “Christy” Mathewson. At the opening of the twentieth century, baseball was considered an undignified game played by ruffians for gamblers’ benefit. Mathewson changed all that. When he signed with the Giants in 1900, his contract stated he wouldn’t pitch on Sundays, and he was known for his honesty, integrity, and good looks.In his first fourteen seasons, as a pitcher for the Giants, Mathewson never won fewer than tw...

This new Little Golden Book is all about Elsa, the star of Disney Frozen and Frozen 2--releasing in theaters November 22, 2019!This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elsa, the new Queen of Arendelle with amazing magical powers from Disney Frozen. Her younger sister, Anna, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2...

This new Little Golden Book is all about Anna, the star of Disney Frozen and Frozen 2--releasing in theaters November 22, 2019!This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Anna, the optimistic, caring younger sister from Disney Frozen. Her older sister, Elsa, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney ...

This new Little Golden Book is all about Olaf, the lovable snowman from Disney Frozen and Frozen 2!This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Olaf, the optimistic, adorable snowman from Disney Frozen and Frozen 2. Olaf's best friends Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Sven are all featured as well in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney Frozen

Learn how to facilitate scientific inquiry projects by getting out of the classroom and connecting to the natural environment—in your schoolyard, or in your community!Providing a contemporary perspective on how to do scientific inquiry in ways that can make teachers’ lives easier and students’ experiences better, this book draws on authentic inquiry, engaging with communities, and teaching through project-based learning to help students design and carry out scientific inquiry proje...

A rising star. A buried past. A dangerous game.Acclaimed actress Olga Stormer has captivated audiences with her performances, but someone in the shadows knows the truth—before she was a star, she was Nancy Taylor. When a blackmailer from her past resurfaces, threatening to expose a secret she thought was long buried, Olga faces an impossible choice: pay the price or lose everything.As tensions rise, she turns to her trusted manager, but no amount of planning can prepare the...

A favorite destination of visitors to the Texas coast, Corpus Christi is a midsize city that manages to be both cosmopolitan and provincial, networked and local. It is an indispensable provider of urban services to South Texas, as well as a port of international significance. Its industries and military bases and, increasingly, its coastal research institutes give it a range of connections throughout North America. Despite these advantages, however, Corpus Christi has never made it into th...

Sandi Toksvig and her celebrity guests explore the Danish concept of 'hygge'One of the few Danish words that British people have become familiar with, 'hygge' is a specifically Scandinavian notion of snugness, comfort and contentment. It's all about enjoying the simple pleasures, like curling up with a book on a rainy afternoon or cradling a cup of hot cocoa while wearing a chunky sweater.In this convivial chat show, Danish comedian and author Sandi Toksvig ...

Mit 5Q taucht Alan Hirsch ganz tief ein in die fünffältige (APEHL-) Typologie des Dienstes, wie er in Epheser 4:1-16 beschrieben wird. Mit seinem tiefgründigen theologischen und kulturellen Einblick und seinem innovativen Praxisverständnis verlagert Hirsch die Diskussion um Berufung, Kirche, Leiterschaft und Organisation auf eine ganz neue Ebene.

Entertainment Industries is the first book to map entertainment as a cultural system. Including work from world-renowned analysts such as Henry Jenkins and Jonathan Gray, this innovative collection explains what entertainment is and how it works.Entertainment is audience-centred culture. The Entertainment Industries are a uniquely interdisciplinary collection of evolving businesses that openly monitor evolving cultural trends and work within them. The producers of entertai...