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An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman (Fitzwilliam Darcy Gentleman)

An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman (Fitzwilliam Darcy Gentleman)

by Pamela Aidan

"She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me." So begins the timeless romance of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen's classic novel is beloved by millions, but little is revealed in the book about the mysterious and handsome hero, Mr. Darcy. And so the question has long remained: Who is Fitzwilliam Darcy? In An Assembly Such as This, Pamela Aidan finally... (more)

Foundations in Social Neuroscience (Social Neuroscience)

Foundations in Social Neuroscience (Social Neuroscience)

by John T. Cacioppo

A full understanding of the biology and behavior of humans cannot be complete without the collective contributions of the social sciences, cognitive sciences, and neurosciences. This book collects eighty-two of the foundational articles in the emerging discipline of social neuroscience. The book addresses five main areas of research: multilevel integrative analyses of social behavior, using the tools of... (more)

Language: Contexts and Consequences (Mapping Social Psychology)

Language: Contexts and Consequences (Mapping Social Psychology)

by Nikolas Coupland, Howard Giles

Howard Giles and Nikolas Coupland explore questions that exemplify the interaction between social psychology and language.

Warriors: On Living with Courage, Discipline, and Honor

Warriors: On Living with Courage, Discipline, and Honor

by Loren W. Christensen

In recent years "warrior" has become a buzzword. Most often it's used properly, though sometimes its use is a stretch of the definition. To seek out the true meaning of warrior and warriorhood, Loren W. Christensen - retired cop, war veteran, high-ranking martial artist and prolific author - went to the source, to those who live it. The writers who contributed to this work are some of the finest warrior authors,... (more)

Archigram: Architecture without Architecture

Archigram: Architecture without Architecture

by Simon Sadler

Shortlisted for the 2008 Bruno Zevi Award presented by International Committee of Architectural Critics (CICA). and Winner, Trade Illustrated Category, 2006 AAUP Book Jacket and Journal Show. In the 1960s, the architects of Britain's Archigram group and Archigram magazine turned away from conventional architecture to propose cities that move and houses worn like suits of clothes. In drawings inspired by... (more)

Threatening Others: Ris Lam#42 (Ohio RIS Latin America Series)

Threatening Others: Ris Lam#42 (Ohio RIS Latin America Series)

by Carlos Sandoval Garci?a

During The Last Two Decades, A Decline in public investment has undermined some of the national values and institutions of Costa Rica. The resulting sense of dislocation and loss is usually projected onto Nicaraguan "immigrants." Threatening Others: Nicaraguans and the Formation of National Identities in Costa Rica explores the representation of the Nicaraguan "other" in the Costa Rican imagery. It also seeks to... (more)

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