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      • Trusted Partner
        Knowledge resistance
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        October 2020

        Knowledge resistance

        How we avoid insight from others

        by Mikael Klintman

        Why do people and groups ignore, deny and resist knowledge about society's many problems? In a world of 'alternative facts', 'fake news' that some believe could be remedied by 'factfulness', the question has never been more pressing. After years of ideologically polarised debates on the topic, this book seeks to further advance our understanding of the phenomenon of knowledge resistance by integrating insights from the social, economic and evolutionary sciences. It identifies simplistic views in public and scholarly debates about what facts, knowledge and human motivations are and what 'rational' use of information actually means. The examples used include controversies about nature-nurture, climate change, gender roles, vaccination, genetically modified food and artificial intelligence. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship and personal experiences of culture clashes, the book is aimed at the general, educated public as well as students and scholars interested in the interface of human motivation and the urgent social problems of today.

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        A knight’s legacy
        Literature & Literary Studies
        January 2020

        A knight’s legacy

        Mandeville and Mandevillian Lore in Early Modern England

        by Anke Bernau, Ladan Niayesh

        The so-called Travels of Sir John Mandeville (c. 1356) was one of the most popular books of the late Middle-Ages. Translated into many European languages and widely circulating in both manuscript and printed forms, the pseudo English knight's account had a lasting influence on the voyages of discovery and durably affected Europe's perception of exotic lands and peoples. The early modern period witnessed the slow erosion of Mandeville's prestige as an authority and the gradual development of new responses to his book. Some still supported the account's general claim to authenticity while questioning details here and there, and some openly denounced it as a hoax. After considering the general issues of edition and reception of Mandeville in an opening section, the volume moves on to explore theological and epistemological concerns in a second section, before tackling literary and dramatic reworkings in a final section. Examining in detail a diverse range of texts and issues, these essays ultimately bear witness to the complexity of early modern engagements with a late medieval legacy which Mandeville emblematises.

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        Water and fire
        Literature & Literary Studies
        June 2021

        Water and fire

        The myth of the flood in Anglo-Saxon England

        by Daniel Anlezark

        Noah's Flood is one of the Bible's most popular stories, and flood myths survive in many cultures today. This book presents the first comprehensive examination of the incorporation of the Flood myth into the Anglo-Saxon imagination. Focusing on literary representations, it contributes to our understanding of how Christian Anglo-Saxons perceived their place in the cosmos. For them, history unfolded between the primeval Deluge and a future - perhaps imminent - flood of fire, which would destroy the world. This study reveals both an imaginative diversity and shared interpretations of the Flood myth. Anglo-Saxons saw the Flood as a climactic event in God's ongoing war with his more rebellious creatures, but they also perceived the mystery of redemption through baptism. Anlezark studies a range of texts against their historical background, and discusses shifting emphases in the way the Flood was interpreted for diverse audiences. The book concludes with a discussion of Beowulf, relating the epic poem's presentation of the Flood myth to that of other Anglo-Saxon texts.

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        Knowledge resistance
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        February 2021

        Knowledge resistance

        How we avoid insight from others

        by Mikael Klintman

        Why do people and groups ignore, deny and resist knowledge about society's many problems? In a world of 'alternative facts', 'fake news' that some believe could be remedied by 'factfulness', the question has never been more pressing. After years of ideologically polarised debates on this topic, the book seeks to further advance our understanding of the phenomenon of knowledge resistance by integrating insights from the social, economic and evolutionary sciences. It identifies simplistic views in public and scholarly debates about what facts, knowledge and human motivations are and what 'rational' use of information actually means. The examples used include controversies about nature-nurture, climate change, gender roles, vaccination, genetically modified food and artificial intelligence. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship as well as personal experiences of culture clashes, the book is aimed at the general, educated public as well as students and scholars interested in the interface of human motivation and the urgent social problems of today.

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      • The Gospel of Prosperity
        Humanities & Social Sciences

        The Gospel of Prosperity

        Literary and critical perspectives about the science of getting right quick

        by Luis Miguel Estrada

        In 2020, amidst the whirlwind of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ideas from books about the science of becoming a millionaire returned to Luis Miguel Estrada whom, since he left a financial job, has dedicated himself fully to literature. In this book, he thinks  some of the key questions raised by bestsellers from Napoleon Hill to Kiyosaki. Do we stop seeking money just because we pursue art? More importantly: regardless of what we do, how do we seek money? Why have narratives like positive thinking and the law of attraction become a universal language that gains strength during each economic crisis? Is there a link between bestsellers about the science of getting rich and great universal literature? This book attempts to answer these questions, beginning with the origins of books on becoming a millionaire, which delve into the agile 19th-century United States, transition through the fast-paced turn of the century, and explode in the years after the Great Depression. The journey continues with examples of wild successes (real-life fraudsters like Elizabeth Holmes or fictional criminals like Walter White from Breaking Bad) that prompt us to question the influence of success-at-any-cost ideas on popular culture, as well as their ethical limits. How can one reconcile readings, cultural products, and experiences that seem so distant? The broader reading audience responds more to "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill than to "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Is there a way to read them alongside each other and emerge renewed from the experience? This book invites you on that adventure.

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      • A Fairytale in Question
        Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge
        February 2015

        A Fairytale in Question

        Historical Interactions between Humans and Wolves

        by Patrick Masius and Jana Sprenger (eds)

        International in range and chronological in organisation, this volume aims to grasp the maincurrents of thought about interactions with the wolf in modern history. It focuses on perceptions, interactions and dependencies, and includes cultural and social analyses as well as biological aspects. Wolves have been feared and admired, hunted and cared for. At the same historical moment, different cultural and social groups have upheld widely diverging ideas about the wolf. Fundamental dichotomies in modern history, between nature and culture, wilderness and civilisation and danger and security, have been portrayed in terms of wolf–human relationships. The wolf has been part of aesthetic, economic, political, psychological and cultural reasoning albeit it is nowadays mainly addressed as an object of wildlife management. There has been a major shift in perception from dangerous predator to endangered species, but the big bad fairytale wolf remains a cultural icon. This volume roots study of human–wolf relationships coherently within the disciplines of environmental and animal history for the first time

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      • ALEXANDER THE GREAT'S ORACLE
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        October 2020

        ALEXANDER THE GREAT'S ORACLE

        the divinatory method of the magician Astrampsico

        by KORNMUELLER MASSIMILIANO

        First translation from ancient Greek.It is an ancient oracular work, used to predict the future, containing 93 questions (relating to love, health, work and business), a table of numerical correspondences and1030 answers divided into 103 decades. In the preface to the work, Astrampsico explains to King Ptolemy how to proceed: we choose the question that interests us among the 93 proposals, then a random number from 1 to 10 is chosen (originally the decahedron was used, the dice with ten faces). The question number is added to the one chosen at random and compared to the correspondence table which gives us the number ofdecades in which to search for the answer. In the indicated decade, the answer number is searched using the number chosen at random. The oracle is preceded by a study of cleromantic divination (through lots or dice). The volume is also enriched by numerousillustrations by the author depicting archaeological finds, which explain and integrate the text, and by the decahedron that can be cut and built. Rare and curious work, easy to consult for those who want to know their future. A book that will fascinate people who have a keen interest in magic and antiquities.

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      • The Book of Gold
        Archaeology

        The Book of Gold

        by Tom Jackson

        People have sought after gold for many thousands of years. And in that time, these precious metals have become part of our history, culture, science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, myths and legends. Filled with stunning photographs, engaging diagrams and beautiful art, discover a fascinating new way to appreciate the enduring wonders of our planet and beyond. Supports STEAM.   Titles in the series: The Book of Silver, The Book of Gold 48pp + ends   305 x 229 mm / 9 x 12 inches. Foiled and embossed cover.

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      • The Book of Silver
        Archaeology

        The Book of Silver

        by Tom Jackson

        People have sought after silver for many thousands of years. And in that time, these precious metals have become part of our history, culture, science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, myths and legends. Filled with stunning photographs, engaging diagrams and beautiful art, discover a fascinating new way to appreciate the enduring wonders of our planet and beyond. Supports STEAM. Titles in the series: The Book of Silver, The Book of Gold 48pp + ends 305 x 229 mm / 9 x 12 inches Foiled and embossed cover

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      • TAIWAN URBAN LEGENDS AND WHERE THEY COME FROM
        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2020

        TAIWAN URBAN LEGENDS AND WHERE THEY COME FROM

        by Hsieh Yi-An

        Spread by word of mouth and internet memes, urban legends are the just-so stories of contemporary life. Though widely known, we rarely delve into the origins of these stories, nor bother to ask what truths these untruths have the potential to reveal.   Each of the thirteen chapters of this book begins with a retelling of one of Taiwan’s best known urban legends, and then proceeds to analyze the scientific and historical plausibility of the tale. Readers learn about the times in which the legends arose, how they have been passed on and altered over time, and, finally, the societal anxieties and fears that might motivate the construction of such yarns.   Author Hsieh Yi-An categorizes urban legends into five broad types: collective memories of horror (plane crashes, disasters, etc.), universal legends found across the world (muggers who steal their victims’ organs), fears associated with specific locations, historical tales that reflect contemporary politics, and monster stories. After years spent researching this last category, Hsieh has recently expanded the scope of her inquiries to include all urban legends, treating readers to a feast of Taiwan’s favorite oft-told tales perfectly complemented by enlightening historical and psychological analysis.

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      • 2012 and Beyond
        Popular psychology
        November 2009

        2012 and Beyond

        An Invitation to Meet the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

        by Diana Cooper

        Diana Cooper's inspirational book reminds us that 2012 offers the greatest opportunity for spiritual growth that there has ever been. She takes us through the ancient prophecies for 2012, what is expected to happen in that year and the incredible changes the world will see in the twenty years beyond. She offers forecasts for 2032 to the time when new Golden Cities will arise and everyone will live in the fifth dimension. Cooper concludes with practical information to help you prepare for your role in the incredible transformational shift the world is about to experience.

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      • Learning Little Hawk's Way of Storytelling
        Public speaking guides

        Learning Little Hawk's Way of Storytelling

        by Kenneth. Little Hawk

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      • Tiger Wisdom Guidebook & Oracle Cards
        Health & Personal Development
        August 2013

        Tiger Wisdom Guidebook & Oracle Cards

        by Jane Corbett

        My book offers pure impartial guidance from the Tiger, a truly wonderful and awe inspiring majestical big cat, 48 beautiful Tiger Oracle cards, each featuring a different characteristic of the tiger and the world which it inhabits accompany the book, See the world  from a different point of view, using the spirit of the tiger. who is strong, silent, and focused, by focusing on its energy users are able to relieve themselves of the daily stresses and worries of life and seek guidance from a non-judgemental source by conducting a reading either for themselves or someone else. Each of the cards and the meaning behind them is covered in depth within the book, as well as the correct methods to complete a card reading successfully. My book also includes a wealth of information about the tiger as well as raising awareness about this critically endangered species. Both are presented in a box set.

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      • The Unicorn Cards
        Sociology & anthropology

        The Unicorn Cards

        by Diana Cooper

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      • The Future in the Stars
        Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

        The Future in the Stars

        The Planets' Message for 2012 and Beyond

        by Alison Chester-Lambert

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      • Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl
        Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting

        Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl

        Texas Hunting and Fishing Lore

        by Kenneth L. Untiedt

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      • Princes, Frogs & Ugly Sisters
        Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

        Princes, Frogs & Ugly Sisters

        The Healing Power of the Grimm Brothers' Tales

        by Allan Hunter

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      • Ghosts And The Japanese
        Sociology: death & dying

        Ghosts And The Japanese

        Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends

        by Michiko Iwasaka & Barre Toelken

        The Japanese have ambivalent attitudes toward death, deeply rooted in pre-Buddhist traditions. In this scholarly but accessible work, authors Iwasaka and Toelken show that everyday beliefs and customs--particularly death traditions--offer special insight into the living culture of Japan.

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