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Dances & Customs of the Indians of the South West - a Collection on Classic Works of the Apache, Zuni, Moquis and Pueblo Native... Dances & Customs of the Indians of the South West - a Collection on Classic Works of the Apache, Zuni, Moquis and Pueblo Native American Indian Tribes (Hardcover)
John G. Bourke
R756 Discovery Miles 7 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Seminal works on the tribes of the South West by one of its earliest authorities
The author of this book is a well known and highly regarded author on the history of the American south-west during the 19th century. His works-On the Border with Crook and An Apache Campaign in the Sierra Madre (both published by Leonaur)-concerning the wars fought by the United States Army against the Apache Indian tribes, and based on his experiences whilst a serving cavalry officer on General Crook's staff, are rightly considered classics of the subject. Those who know anything about the author know that Bourke not only fought the Apache and served with Apache scouts but also developed an abiding affection for them as a people and an interest in the culture and customs of the indigenous Indian tribes of the region in general. This resulted in the writing of several small works of ethnography which have been gathered together in this special Leonaur edition-possibly for the first time.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

Esoteric Lessons for the First Class of the Free School for Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum (Hardcover): Rudolf Steiner Esoteric Lessons for the First Class of the Free School for Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum (Hardcover)
Rudolf Steiner; Translated by Frank Thomas Smith; Edited by James D. Stewart
R631 R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Crossing the Owl's Bridge - A Guide for Grieving People Who Still Love (Hardcover): Kim Bateman Crossing the Owl's Bridge - A Guide for Grieving People Who Still Love (Hardcover)
Kim Bateman
R995 Discovery Miles 9 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Thirty Original Sketches for Fancy Costumes - Specially Drawn, From Our Suggestions, by R. L. Boeoecke (Hardcover): B Burnet &... Thirty Original Sketches for Fancy Costumes - Specially Drawn, From Our Suggestions, by R. L. Boeoecke (Hardcover)
B Burnet & Co
R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Mythic World - Colour Timeless Legends (Paperback): Kerby Rosanes Mythic World - Colour Timeless Legends (Paperback)
Kerby Rosanes 2
R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.

Treasury Of Folklore: Seas and Rivers - Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships (Hardcover): Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham Treasury Of Folklore: Seas and Rivers - Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships (Hardcover)
Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham
R430 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R46 (11%) Ships in 14 - 19 working days

Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more.

Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth.

With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

Haunted San Pedro (Paperback): Brian Clune Haunted San Pedro (Paperback)
Brian Clune; Foreword by Barry Conrad
R525 R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Living Psyche - A Jungian Analysis in Pictures Psychotherapy (Hardcover): Edward Edinger Living Psyche - A Jungian Analysis in Pictures Psychotherapy (Hardcover)
Edward Edinger
R1,475 Discovery Miles 14 750 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
30th Birthday Guest Book - 30 Year Old & Happy Party, 1992, Perfect With Adult Bday Party Pink Balloons Decorations & Supplies,... 30th Birthday Guest Book - 30 Year Old & Happy Party, 1992, Perfect With Adult Bday Party Pink Balloons Decorations & Supplies, Funny Idea for Turning 30, Keepsake Gift for Women and Men (Hardcover)
Birthday Guest Books Of Lorina
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair (Paperback): Anya Hindmarch If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair (Paperback)
Anya Hindmarch
R285 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I've been waiting for this book all my life and everyone needs to read it' Claudia Winkleman Anya Hindmarch is a mother of five, stepmother, entrepreneur and globally renowned businesswoman. In If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair, she shares what she has learned during her busy and eclectic life, what she still worries about, and what advice she has received along the way. From practical tips and quick fixes, to profound observations about confidence and creativity, this inspiring handbook will show you how to live a little better - and why sometimes, the answer can be as simple as washing your hair. 'Comforting, practical and beautifully personal. This book feels like your best friend telling you it's all going to be ok' Fearne Cotton 'Warm, friendly, and packed to the rafters with excellent advice - I loved it' India Knight 'A charming mix of memoir and manifesto' Grazia 'A hands-on, practical guide to managing the stresses of daily life' Evening Standard, Highlights for 2021 'Warm and refreshingly honest' Julia Samuel 'I loved this book - it's really unusual, surprising and inspiring' Viv Groskop 'A treasure trove of inspiring, down-to-earth and practical advice shared with humour and honesty' Alexandra Shulman

Norse Magic and Asatru - An Essential Guide to Norse Divination, Elder Futhark Runes, Paganism, and Heathenry for Beginners... Norse Magic and Asatru - An Essential Guide to Norse Divination, Elder Futhark Runes, Paganism, and Heathenry for Beginners (Hardcover)
Mari Silva
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Myths Of The Red Children & Indian Hero Tales (Hardcover): Gilbert L Wilson Myths Of The Red Children & Indian Hero Tales (Hardcover)
Gilbert L Wilson; Illustrated by Frederick N. Wilson; Introduction by Wyatt R. Knapp
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gilbert L. Wilson, gifted ethnologist and field collector for the American Museum of Natural History, thoroughly enjoyed the study of American Indian life and folklore. In 1902 he moved to Mandan, North Dakota and was excited to find he had Indian neighbors. His life among them inspired him to write books that would accurately portray their culture and traditions. Wilson's charming translations of their oral heritage came to life all the more when coupled with the finely-detailed drawings of his brother, Frederick N. Wilson. "Myths of the Red Children" (1907) and "Indian Hero Tales" (1916) have long been recognized as important contributions to the preservation of American Indian culture and lore. Here, for the first time ever, both books are included in one volume, complete with their supplemental craft sections and ethnological notes. While aimed at young folk, the books also appeal to anyone wishing to learn more about the rich and culturally significant oral traditions of North America's earliest people. Nearly 300 drawings accompany the text, accurately depicting tools, clothing, dwellings, and accoutrements. The drawings for this edition were culled from multiple copies of the original books with the best examples chosen for careful restoration. The larger format allows the reader to fully appreciate every detail of Frederick Wilson's remarkable drawings. This is not a mere scan containing torn or incomplete pages, stains and blemishes. This new Onagocag Publishing hardcover edition is clean, complete and unabridged. In addition, it features an introduction by Wyatt R. Knapp that includes biographical information on the Wilson brothers, as well as interesting details and insights about the text and illustrations. Young and old alike will find these books a thrilling immersion into American Indian culture, craft, and lore. Onagocag Publishing is proud to present this definitive centennial edition.

Where Misfits Fit - Counterculture and Influence in the Ozarks (Hardcover): Thomas Michael Kersen Where Misfits Fit - Counterculture and Influence in the Ozarks (Hardcover)
Thomas Michael Kersen
R2,944 Discovery Miles 29 440 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

All regions and places are unique in their own way, but the Ozarks have an enduring place in American culture. Studying the Ozarks offers the ability to explore American life through the lens of one of the last remaining cultural frontiers in American society. Perhaps because the Ozarks were relatively isolated from mainstream American society, or were at least relegated to the margins of it, their identity and culture are liminal and oftentimes counter to mainstream culture. Whatever the case, looking at the Ozarks offers insights into changing ideas about what it means to be an American and, more specifically, a special type of southerner. In Where Misfits Fit: Counterculture and Influence in the Ozarks, Thomas Michael Kersen explores the people who made a home in the Ozarks and the ways they contributed to American popular culture. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Kersen argues the area attracts and even nurtures people and groups on the margins of the mainstream. These include UFO enthusiasts, cults, musical troupes, and back-to-the-land groups. Kersen examines how the Ozarks became a haven for creative, innovative, even nutty people to express themselves-a place where community could be reimagined in a variety of ways. It is in these communities that communitas, or a deep social connection, emerges. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a facet of the Ozarks, and Kersen often compares two or more cases to generate new insights and questions. Chapters examine real and imagined identity and highlight how the area has contributed to popular culture through analysis of the Eureka Springs energy vortex, fictional characters like Li'l Abner, cultic activity, environmentally minded communes, and the development of rockabilly music, and near communal rock bands such as Black Oak Arkansas.

Confucius Says ... There Are No Fortune Cookies in China - How Understanding Chinese Culture Is Key to Building Relationships... Confucius Says ... There Are No Fortune Cookies in China - How Understanding Chinese Culture Is Key to Building Relationships (Hardcover)
Edward V Yang
R550 Discovery Miles 5 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Even though instant communications and strides in transportation have made it easier for individuals to travel and communicate, the great divide across global cultures continues. Nowhere is this more evident than between the cultures of China in the East and the United States in the West.

With China's elevation to global superpower status, it is vital for Americans to improve their understanding of the principles that are core to the way our friends and counterparts in China think and act. In "Confucius Says ... There Are No Fortune Cookies in China," authors Edward V. Yang, Kate Ou, and Dennis Smith discuss the customs, history, and business practices in China, with an eye toward enhancing relationships through a better understanding of the culture of the East through American eyes.

Yang, Ou, and Smith translate more than one hundred combined years of real-world living and working experience in China and across Asia into practical, everyday lessons intended for anyone wishing to build better business and personal relationships in China. This guide contains one hundred lessons, including common sayings, proverbs, idioms, quotes from ancient Chinese philosophers, and the authors' own experiences.

Yang shares fundamental lessons derived from his personal experience-knowledge gained through his upbringing, through his traditional Chinese and US education, through his work experience in Asia and the United States, and, most importantly, through his mistakes.

Witchcraft and Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (Hardcover): John Gregorson Campbell Witchcraft and Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (Hardcover)
John Gregorson Campbell
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Indian Fashion - Tradition, Innovation, Style (Hardcover): Arti Sandhu Indian Fashion - Tradition, Innovation, Style (Hardcover)
Arti Sandhu
R3,346 Discovery Miles 33 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fashion in India is distinctly unique, in its aesthetics, systems, designers and influences. Indian Fashion is the first study of its kind to examine the social, political, global and local elements that give shape to this multifaceted center. Spanning India's long historical contribution to global fashion to the emergence of today's vibrant local fashion scene, Sandhu provides a comprehensive overview of the Indian fashion world. From elite high-end to street style of the masses, the book explores the complex realities of Indian dress through key issues such as identity, class, youth and media. This ground-breaking book does not simply apply western fashion theory to an Indian context, but allows for a holistic understanding of how fashion is created, worn, displayed and viewed in India. By also considering India's sartorial impact on the west, Sandhu provides a model for studying non-western fashion in general. Accessibly written, Indian Fashion will be a fantastic resource for students of fashion, cultural studies and anthropology.

A Song of the English - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson (Hardcover): Rudyard Kipling A Song of the English - Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson (Hardcover)
Rudyard Kipling; Illustrated by W.Heath Robinson
R860 Discovery Miles 8 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (Hardcover): Walter Scott Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (Hardcover)
Walter Scott
R890 Discovery Miles 8 900 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
25th Birthday Guest Book - 25 Year Old & Happy Party, 1997, Perfect With Adult Bday Party Pink Balloons Decorations & Supplies,... 25th Birthday Guest Book - 25 Year Old & Happy Party, 1997, Perfect With Adult Bday Party Pink Balloons Decorations & Supplies, Funny Idea for Turning 25, Keepsake Gift for Women and Men (Hardcover)
Birthday Guest Books Of Lorina
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Fashioning Brazil - Globalization and the Representation of Brazilian Dress in National Geographic (Hardcover): Elizabeth... Fashioning Brazil - Globalization and the Representation of Brazilian Dress in National Geographic (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Kutesko
R3,986 Discovery Miles 39 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Examining the dynamics between subject, photographer and viewer, Fashioning Brazil analyses how Brazilians have appropriated and reinterpreted clothing influences from local and global cultures. Exploring the various ways in which Brazil has been fashioned by the pioneering scientific and educational magazine, National Geographic, the book encourages us to look beyond simplistic representations of exotic difference. Instead, it brings to light an extensive history of self-fashioning within Brazil, which has emerged through cross-cultural contact, slavery, and immigration. Providing an in-depth examination of Brazilian dress and fashion practices as represented by the quasi-ethnographic gaze of National Geographic and National Geographic Brazil (the Portuguese language edition of the magazine, established in 2000), the book unpacks a series of case studies. Taking us from body paint to Lycra, via loincloths and bikinis, Kutesko frames her analysis within the historical, cultural, and political context of Latin American interactions with the United States. Exploring how dress can be used to manipulate identity and disrupt expectations, Fashioning Brazil examines readers' sensory engagements with an iconic magazine, and sheds new light on key debates concerning global dress and fashion.

Coco Chanel Special Edition - The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon (Hardcover, Special edition, Enlarged): Megan Hess Coco Chanel Special Edition - The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon (Hardcover, Special edition, Enlarged)
Megan Hess
R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A special enlarged edition of the international bestseller Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon celebrating 50 years since Coco's death, 100 years of Chanel No.5 and five years since the original release of this beautiful illustrated biography from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess. Discover the story of Coco's amazing early life, the iconic fashion empire that she built, and the legacy that the left behind, brought to life with Megan's stylish and whimsical illustrations. The special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover and inside cover illustrations, and a ribbon.

How to Know Higher Worlds (Hardcover): Rudolf Steiner How to Know Higher Worlds (Hardcover)
Rudolf Steiner; Translated by Max Gysi
R622 Discovery Miles 6 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Fashion and the Consumer (Hardcover): Jennifer Yurchisin, Kim K.P. Johnson Fashion and the Consumer (Hardcover)
Jennifer Yurchisin, Kim K.P. Johnson
R3,665 Discovery Miles 36 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This text is designed to introduce important concepts related to the consumption of fashion and clothing to beginning students. Designed to support teaching and learning, this book looks at the cultural and economic significance of the global fashion industry. Beginning with an historical overview of fashion consumption, the book then provides an analysis of both rational normative consumer decision-making as well as hedonic and alternative consumption patterns. It concludes with a look at ethical decision-making and social responsibility concerning design, production, and consumption.Each chapter contain definitions of the key concepts, overviews of the relevant theories, case studies, as well as summary sections, a listing of key terms, questions for discussion, and assignments for class use. Combining insights and perspectives from a wide range of disciplinary approaches, including fashion, cultural studies, sociology and business, this book will be of interest to students on a variety of courses studying consumer behaviour.

The journal of American folk-lore (Volume 32) (Hardcover): Franz Boas The journal of American folk-lore (Volume 32) (Hardcover)
Franz Boas
R1,400 Discovery Miles 14 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Incan Anatomy of the Soul (Hardcover): Marc Torra Incan Anatomy of the Soul (Hardcover)
Marc Torra; Translated by Jarita Acosta
R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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