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Women entrepreneurs are indeed a formidable force of economic
growth and social change, though we still often question the "how"
and "why." For the readers who seek to understand the spectrum of
gender influences in the context of entrepreneurship, Understanding
Women’s Entrepreneurship in a Gendered Context: Influences and
Restraints widens the contextual focus of women’s
entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship research by providing
powerful insights into the influences and restraints within a
diverse set of gendered contexts including social, political,
institutional, religious, patriarchal, cultural, family and
economic, in which female entrepreneurs around the world operate
their businesses. From recognition of a seventh-century
businesswoman in Mecca to the construction of a gendered scientific
Business Model Canvas, this collection of studies will inspire
readers to think differently about theory, patriarchy, trade
systems, adoption or transformation and strategies to create
inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. In doing so, the contributing
authors demonstrate not only the importance of studying the
contexts in which women’s entrepreneurial activities are shaped,
but also how female entrepreneurs, through their endeavours, modify
these contexts. This book will be of great value to scholars,
students and researchers interested in women’s entrepreneurship,
entrepreneurial ecosystems, gender hierarchy and the transition to
gender equality. It was originally published as a special issue of
Entrepreneurship & Regional Development.
Women entrepreneurs are indeed a formidable force of economic
growth and social change, though we still often question the "how"
and "why." For the readers who seek to understand the spectrum of
gender influences in the context of entrepreneurship, Understanding
Women's Entrepreneurship in a Gendered Context: Influences and
Restraints widens the contextual focus of women's entrepreneurship
and entrepreneurship research by providing powerful insights into
the influences and restraints within a diverse set of gendered
contexts including social, political, institutional, religious,
patriarchal, cultural, family and economic, in which female
entrepreneurs around the world operate their businesses. From
recognition of a seventh-century businesswoman in Mecca to the
construction of a gendered scientific Business Model Canvas, this
collection of studies will inspire readers to think differently
about theory, patriarchy, trade systems, adoption or transformation
and strategies to create inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. In
doing so, the contributing authors demonstrate not only the
importance of studying the contexts in which women's
entrepreneurial activities are shaped, but also how female
entrepreneurs, through their endeavours, modify these contexts.
This book will be of great value to scholars, students and
researchers interested in women's entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial
ecosystems, gender hierarchy and the transition to gender equality.
It was originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship
& Regional Development.
Henry Adams' Building Construction was first published in 1906.
It was reprinted several times and revised in 1912 with the
addition of 24 pages on reinforced concrete. Beautifully
illustrated with over 2,300 engravings and twelve tinted plates, it
is reprinted here, unabridged, for the first time in nearly one
hundred years. Adams' work sits comfortably alongside the other
great construction books of the period: "Rivingtons" (also
facsimiled by Donhead) and "Mitchell's." The latter two were
actually slightly earlier: "Rivingtons" had already reached its
fifth edition by 1906, and "Mitchell's" was in its seventh.
Nevertheless Adams was hugely popular, selling over 40,000 copies
in its first decade. There seems to be little doubt that its great
advantage over its rivals was its format: while the others
consisted of several volumes, Adams covered everything in a single
one. As such it was more popular with students of building
construction preparing for their exams and no doubt they kept it at
their side for reference throughout their working lives. Although a
great deal has changed in building technology since 1906, there is
still much to learn from this volume. Of course it will be
particularly useful to those who own a building of the period or
who are professionals charged with looking after such buildings.
But for everyone it provides an invaluable insight into the
thinking of the time and an extraordinary snapshot of building in
the Edwardian era. Its great benefit is its clarity.
Mont Saint Michel and Chartres is a record not of a literal jouney
but of a meditative journey across time and space into the medieval
imagination. Using the architecture, sculpture, and stained glass
of the two locales as a starting point, Adams breathes life into
what others might see merely as monuments of a past civilization.
With daring and inventive conceits, Adams looks at the ordinary
people, places, and events in the context of the social conventions
and systems of thought and belief of the thirteenth century turning
the study of history into a kind of theater.
As Raymond Carney discusses in his introduction, Adams'
freeedom from the European traditions of study lends an
exuberance--and puckish wit--to his writings.
The most comprehensive monograph available on the greatest living
glassblower, Lino Tagliapietra. Lino Tagliapietra has been
described as the world's greatest glassblower, a figure born from
the five-hundred-year-old culture of Venetian glass, but one who
also revolutionized glass as a discipline, inventing new techniques
to create his masterful works. Even more astonishing, as
Tagliapietra hit his full stride, he has become a notable figure in
the unfolding story of modern sculpture - an artist whose
distinctive works are coveted by collectors of contemporary
abstract art and whose vision makes us think about art history in
new and profound ways. This is the most comprehensive monograph
available on his work and features insightful texts by Glenn
Adamson and Henry Adams, as well as hundreds of new photographs,
which showcase the impressive breadth and depth of Taglipietra's
repertoire.
The vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection
recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These
mythological poems include the "Voluspo, " one of the broadest
literary conceptions of the world's creation and ultimate
destruction; the "Lokasenna, " a comedy bursting with vivid
characterizations; and more.
A grossly inaccurate "memoir" about Canadian folk legends. Henry
Adam Svec has been pushing boundaries in Canadian folklore since he
unearthed songs by CFL players in Library and Archives Canada,
thereby thrusting himself into the scene-and the media spotlight.
Those spartan poems are finally included in this anthology, in
addition to the fruits of his subsequent expeditions, but there is
much more besides, including honest accounts of the folklorist's
myriad trials and tribulations. This experimental and genre-defying
book mixes the adventurous energies of Alan Lomax and Stompin' Tom,
the intertextual conceptualism of Vladimir Nabokov and Mark Z.
Danielewski, and the searing intensity of Elizabeth Smart and Chris
Kraus. "Comically entertaining, presented with 'performative
verve', as novelist Jacob Wren puts it."-Atlantic Books Today "This
book is cracking me up-and I don't even like football-but it is
just so well written."-Robert Dayton, author of The Canadian
Romantic
As a journalist, historian, and novelist born into a family that
included two past Presidents, Henry Adams was forever focused on
the experiences and expectations unique to America. A prompt
bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winner, The Education of Henry Adams
(1918) recounts his own and his country's development from
1838--the year Adams was born--up to 1905, thus incorporating the
Civil War, unprecedented capitalist expansion, and the growth of
the United States as a world power. Adams considered the nation
both a success and a failure, and this paradox was the very impetus
that compelled him to set down his Education--in the pages of which
he also voiced a deep skepticism about mankind's ability to control
the direction of history. Written with immense wit and irony,
reassembling the past while glimpsing at the future, this book
wholly expresses what Henry James declared the "complex fate" of
being an American. Adams's thoroughly documented vision remains one
of the most absorbing American autobiographies ever written.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Education of Henry Adams follows the life of presidential
descendent Henry Adams. However, instead of serving just as an
account of Adams' deeds, The Education of Henry Adams is a series
of observations and introspections Adams makes on social changes,
scientific advancements, personal relationships, professional
success, travel, religion, war, and education. Born into the
privilege of wealth and the renowned success of his ancestors,
President John Adams and President John Quincy Adams, Adams
received an education from notable schools, such as Harvard. He
continued his prestigious education in Berlin, studying law and the
German language. Despite his formal education, Adams felt
unprepared to face the changing dynamics of his country, including
shifts in social, religious, political, and scientific beliefs. For
this reason, Adams advocates for "self-education" through
experience, friendships, and reading. In his autobiography, Adams
endorses studying American history and science in school, and
encourages the process of self-educating after one's formal
education. With a set of strong political and religious beliefs,
Adams invokes a substantial impression with his perspectives on the
on-going transformation of the United States of America. Henry
Adams' autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams, has earned
remarkable acclaim, including receiving a Pulitzer Prize. As a man
who had direct access to many American political offices, including
the presidential cabinet, the senate, and the congress, Adams had
an intimate view of the innerworkings of American politics, and
lived through social changes such as the Civil War, the abolition
of slavery, scientific advancements, shifts in religious views, and
the first World War. Though he felt his formal education left him
unprepared for such happenings, Adams encourages readers to learn
from their experiences and relationships. The Education of Henry
Adams offers invaluable insight on the rapid changes in society,
and reminds readers that one's education is never finished. Now
with a new, eye-catching cover design and reprinted in a modern
font, The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams is more
accessible than ever and able to offer modern-day readers insight
on historical events and philosophy of learning that will always be
relevant.
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Esther is a free-thinking young woman who enjoys her independence.
Her strained relationship with her father usually keeps her far
from the church, until she is hired to paint a mural for a
Christian church in New York. There, the pastor, Stephen, is in awe
of Esther's work. He makes a consistent effort to connect with her,
memorized by her talent. Though she initially recoils from his
attention, Esther starts to fall in love with Stephen after he
helps her through a family matter. Growing closer as her father's
health declines, Esther and Stephen connect despite their
differences. From the start, Esther and Stephen must face conflicts
in personality, faith, intellect, and social beliefs. Their
relationship is built on rocky ground, threatening Esther's
independence, but offering comfort in her time of need. Intrigued
by Stephen's faith and moved by her love for him, Esther tries to
become religious, even though it conflicts with her reason and
threatens her independence as a woman. Though her love for Stephen
is strong, Esther struggles to decide if it is more important than
her autonomy and if his faith is any match for her beliefs of
intellectual reason. Clashing personalities, sexism, and the battle
between faith and reason make a clever and thoughtful setting for
this romance, challenging Esther and Stephen's relationship with
philosophical, theological, and social debate. Esther, written by
Henry Adams, examines common ethical and intellectual differences
in society and the effect such contrasts have on both romantic and
platonic relationships. Though it was published over one hundred
years ago, Esther depicts problems that current readers can relate
to, and Adam's wit offers surprising insight and depth. Now
presented with a new and appealing cover design and font, paired
with classic, well-developed characters, and a lively setting, John
Adam's Esther is easier than ever to enjoy. With a deep,
complicated romance and thoughtful representation of the forever
relevant debate between reason and religion, Esther is an American
classic well deserving of praise and conversation.
Democracy: An American Novel (1880) is a novel by Henry Adams.
Published anonymously, Democracy: An American Novel draws on Adams'
experience as a political journalist in Washington, DC who worked
to expose corruption in American government. Although fictional,
the novel is viewed as a commentary on the presidential
administrations of the 1870s and political atmospheres surrounding
each. "For reasons which many persons thought ridiculous, Mrs.
Lightfoot Lee decided to pass the winter in Washington. She was in
excellent health, but she said that the climate would do her good.
In New York she had troops of friends, but she suddenly became
eager to see again the very small number of those who lived on the
Potomac. It was only to her closest intimates that she honestly
acknowledged herself to be tortured by ennui." Madeleine Lee, a
young widow from a prominent clerical family, moves from New York
to Washington, DC in search of a better life. There, she hosts a
popular salon and draws the attention of several suitors. While
John Carrington, an honest man from a working-class background,
shows true romantic feelings, Silas P. Ratcliffe, an aspiring
politician, proves dangerously attractive. As their competition
grows heated, Madeleine begins losing interest in the life of fame
and fortune she has pursued for herself. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Henry Adams' Democracy: An American Novel is a classic of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Education of Henry Adams follows the life of presidential
descendent Henry Adams. However, instead of serving just as an
account of Adams' deeds, The Education of Henry Adams is a series
of observations and introspections Adams makes on social changes,
scientific advancements, personal relationships, professional
success, travel, religion, war, and education. Born into the
privilege of wealth and the renowned success of his ancestors,
President John Adams and President John Quincy Adams, Adams
received an education from notable schools, such as Harvard. He
continued his prestigious education in Berlin, studying law and the
German language. Despite his formal education, Adams felt
unprepared to face the changing dynamics of his country, including
shifts in social, religious, political, and scientific beliefs. For
this reason, Adams advocates for "self-education" through
experience, friendships, and reading. In his autobiography, Adams
endorses studying American history and science in school, and
encourages the process of self-educating after one's formal
education. With a set of strong political and religious beliefs,
Adams invokes a substantial impression with his perspectives on the
on-going transformation of the United States of America. Henry
Adams' autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams, has earned
remarkable acclaim, including receiving a Pulitzer Prize. As a man
who had direct access to many American political offices, including
the presidential cabinet, the senate, and the congress, Adams had
an intimate view of the innerworkings of American politics, and
lived through social changes such as the Civil War, the abolition
of slavery, scientific advancements, shifts in religious views, and
the first World War. Though he felt his formal education left him
unprepared for such happenings, Adams encourages readers to learn
from their experiences and relationships. The Education of Henry
Adams offers invaluable insight on the rapid changes in society,
and reminds readers that one's education is never finished. Now
with a new, eye-catching cover design and reprinted in a modern
font, The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams is more
accessible than ever and able to offer modern-day readers insight
on historical events and philosophy of learning that will always be
relevant.
Using architecture, sculpture, culture and history, Adams humanizes
the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious
philosophy. Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes provides a background and
description of the construction of two French landmarks built in
the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during
a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one's
own beliefs, but also to make others believe them. Religious
conversion was a form of defense. Mont-Saint Michel was built in a
period where faith was aggressive, almost violent, and to
accommodate this, Mont-Saint Michel was built in honor of a warrior
angel. In contrast, the Chartes cathedral, another French monument
built in the Gothic period, was built as a shrine to Mary, the
mother of God. Using Mary's image and inspiration, this church set
a welcoming tone. While the cathedral of Mont-Saint Michel
represents a more aggressive side of faith, the cathedral of
Chartes is the embodiment of love and peace. In the same way that
this contrast exists between the two cathedrals, a similar duality
is present in the Christian faith. It is both a safe haven and a
weapon wielded by the religious in order to conform others to their
faith. Through descriptions and comparisons between Mont-Saint
Michel and Chartes, Adams provides thoughtful reflection on both
Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period.
Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes by Henry Adamsis a subjective and
personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the
stories behind two grand French cathedrals, Mont-Saint Michel and
Chartes explore themes of Christianity, gender, and medieval
culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the
politics within Christianity. Now in a modern, readable font and
new, striking cover design, Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes by the
prolific American author and philosopher, Henry Adams provides
meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the
French Gothic period.
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Henry Adams; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Esther is a free-thinking young woman who enjoys her independence.
Her strained relationship with her father usually keeps her far
from the church, until she is hired to paint a mural for a
Christian church in New York. There, the pastor, Stephen, is in awe
of Esther's work. He makes a consistent effort to connect with her,
memorized by her talent. Though she initially recoils from his
attention, Esther starts to fall in love with Stephen after he
helps her through a family matter. Growing closer as her father's
health declines, Esther and Stephen connect despite their
differences. From the start, Esther and Stephen must face conflicts
in personality, faith, intellect, and social beliefs. Their
relationship is built on rocky ground, threatening Esther's
independence, but offering comfort in her time of need. Intrigued
by Stephen's faith and moved by her love for him, Esther tries to
become religious, even though it conflicts with her reason and
threatens her independence as a woman. Though her love for Stephen
is strong, Esther struggles to decide if it is more important than
her autonomy and if his faith is any match for her beliefs of
intellectual reason. Clashing personalities, sexism, and the battle
between faith and reason make a clever and thoughtful setting for
this romance, challenging Esther and Stephen's relationship with
philosophical, theological, and social debate. Esther, written by
Henry Adams, examines common ethical and intellectual differences
in society and the effect such contrasts have on both romantic and
platonic relationships. Though it was published over one hundred
years ago, Esther depicts problems that current readers can relate
to, and Adam's wit offers surprising insight and depth. Now
presented with a new and appealing cover design and font, paired
with classic, well-developed characters, and a lively setting, John
Adam's Esther is easier than ever to enjoy. With a deep,
complicated romance and thoughtful representation of the forever
relevant debate between reason and religion, Esther is an American
classic well deserving of praise and conversation.
Using architecture, sculpture, culture and history, Adams humanizes
the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious
philosophy. Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes provides a background and
description of the construction of two French landmarks built in
the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during
a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one's
own beliefs, but also to make others believe them. Religious
conversion was a form of defense. Mont-Saint Michel was built in a
period where faith was aggressive, almost violent, and to
accommodate this, Mont-Saint Michel was built in honor of a warrior
angel. In contrast, the Chartes cathedral, another French monument
built in the Gothic period, was built as a shrine to Mary, the
mother of God. Using Mary's image and inspiration, this church set
a welcoming tone. While the cathedral of Mont-Saint Michel
represents a more aggressive side of faith, the cathedral of
Chartes is the embodiment of love and peace. In the same way that
this contrast exists between the two cathedrals, a similar duality
is present in the Christian faith. It is both a safe haven and a
weapon wielded by the religious in order to conform others to their
faith. Through descriptions and comparisons between Mont-Saint
Michel and Chartes, Adams provides thoughtful reflection on both
Christianity and the magnificent structures of the Gothic period.
Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes by Henry Adamsis a subjective and
personal view on history written in beautiful prose. With the
stories behind two grand French cathedrals, Mont-Saint Michel and
Chartes explore themes of Christianity, gender, and medieval
culture with eloquent and enlightened discourse on history and the
politics within Christianity. Now in a modern, readable font and
new, striking cover design, Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes by the
prolific American author and philosopher, Henry Adams provides
meaningful meditation on the duality of religion and insight on the
French Gothic period.
The companion volume to Dover's The Poetic Edda: The Mythological
Poems, this vibrant compilation presents the heroic sagas of
Scandinavia's ancient oral traditions. These timeless legends of
superhuman warriors and doomed lovers have inspired storytellers
such as Richard Wagner and J. R. R. Tolkien and continue to enchant
modern readers.
Democracy: An American Novel (1880) is a novel by Henry Adams.
Published anonymously, Democracy: An American Novel draws on
Adams’ experience as a political journalist in Washington, DC who
worked to expose corruption in American government. Although
fictional, the novel is viewed as a commentary on the presidential
administrations of the 1870s and political atmospheres surrounding
each. “For reasons which many persons thought ridiculous, Mrs.
Lightfoot Lee decided to pass the winter in Washington. She was in
excellent health, but she said that the climate would do her good.
In New York she had troops of friends, but she suddenly became
eager to see again the very small number of those who lived on the
Potomac. It was only to her closest intimates that she honestly
acknowledged herself to be tortured by ennui.” Madeleine Lee, a
young widow from a prominent clerical family, moves from New York
to Washington, DC in search of a better life. There, she hosts a
popular salon and draws the attention of several suitors. While
John Carrington, an honest man from a working-class background,
shows true romantic feelings, Silas P. Ratcliffe, an aspiring
politician, proves dangerously attractive. As their competition
grows heated, Madeleine begins losing interest in the life of fame
and fortune she has pursued for herself. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Henry Adams’ Democracy: An American Novel is a classic of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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