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One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century,
Howard S. Becker's Outsiders revolutionized the study of social
deviance. Howard S. Becker's Outsiders broke new ground in the
early 1960s-and the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are
still argued about and inspiring research internationally. In this
new edition, Becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished until
now, that add fresh material for thought and discussion. "Why Was
Outsiders a Hit? Why Is It Still a Hit?" explains the historical
background that made the book interesting to a new generation
coming of age in the 60s and makes it of continuing interest today.
"Why I Should Get No Credit For Legalizing Marijuana" examines the
road to decriminalization and presents new ideas for the
sociological study of public opinion.
CAPTIVATING LOVE STORIES CELEBRATED AND RETOLD THE SUNDAY TIMES
BESTSELLER AND GLOBAL HIT As seen on BBC2 Between the Covers
'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this
richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' MEG
CABOT 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will
never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it.' JESSIE BURTON
__________ Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from
history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail
and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical
folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek
myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from
countries that no longer exist in our world. A high-born Nigerian
goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover
and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make
a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love
life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether
to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart.
Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or
realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the
characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most
complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage.
Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres,
from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a
celebration of romance in all of its forms. __________ PRAISE FOR
LOVE IN COLOUR: 'Captivating.' Vice 'Smart and joyful, witty and
heartbreaking.' Stylist 'Epic.' Bustle 'Vibrant.' Refinery29
'Brilliant and beautiful.' Net-a-Porter
Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all
over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the
trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the
leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to
touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book
includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and
mythology.
In photographs, artworks, and words Gloria Wilson celebrates the
rugged fishing village where she was brought up, and from which she
set her course to a career recording, both visually and verbally,
the North Sea fishery she loves. She writes: In this intriguing
place I have found a heady mix of seafaring activities, shorelines,
inimitable fisher people, stalwart boats, notable marine artists,
cats, dark seas and dashing spray, thick sepulchral fogs, the
clutter of translucent fishing paraphernalia, folklore and local
custom, and many architectural specialities, together with touches
of joy, humour, absurdity, and melancholy, all set within a
townscape and topography of distinctive and outstanding quality.
Staithes has always been a working village, rugged and
unpretentious, without attitude. Things have an elegance which
results from useful function.
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