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No Regrets
Grand Central Publishing 2008; US$ 9.99Dr. Phil, Gay Unicorns, and Jesus Christ... They're all tattooed on someone's ass. Or face, or whatever. Remember that time you were wasted and thought it would be a good idea to get a tattoo on your leg of Maury Povich shaking hands with Sasquatch, but your friends talked you out of it at the last second? Well, some people don't have any friends...... more...
Christmas, Ideology and Popular Culture
Edinburgh University Press 2008; US$ 113.99How do we understand Christmas? What does it mean? This book is a lively introduction to the study of popular culture through one central case study. It explores the cultural, social and historical contexts of Christmas in the UK, USA and Australia, covering such topics as fiction, film, television, art, newspapers and magazines, war, popular music... more...
The Adventure of Christmas
The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group 2009; US$ 19.99The ADVENTure of Christmas is a guide for moms concerned that their children are losing sight of Jesus in the midst of the distractions the holiday season brings. Lisa Whelchel was such a mom, but instead of abandoning the traditions of Christmas she rediscovered their original meanings, which were intended to remind people of God?s unfathomable... more...
Christmas Through a Child's Eyes
Adams Media 2008; US$ 9.95The joy of Christmas often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For many people, fond memories of a childhood Christmas can bring back that special feeling. This book collects tales written by adults remembering their favorite Christmases of the past. This heartwarming collection evokes the true spirit of the season with such stories... more...
Green Christmas
Adams Media 2008; US$ 7.95As green awareness spreads over middle America, more and more people want to have a fun, environmentally responsible holiday. This book shows how to enjoy the Christmas season while leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Readers will learn how to do the following: choose between a real tree and an artificial one; find alternatives to holiday cards; avoid... more...
Er is een Kindeke...
Amsterdam University Press 2004; US$ 26.25Er is een Kindeke... gaat gepaard met een muziek-cd waarop een representatieve selectie van het veelzijdige repertoire Nederlandse kerstmuziek te beluisteren is. U hoort onder meer eenstemmige liederen rond het het kerstgebeuren die hun oorsprong vonden in de vroege Middeleeuwen, veertiende-eeuwse meerstemmige bewerkingen daarvan en zuiver instrumentale... more...
Glamour
Oxford University Press, UK 2008; US$ 18.99Stephen Gundle explains what glamour is, where it came from, and how it has developed over the last two centuries - right up to the present day. - ;Glamour is one of the most tantalizing and bewitching aspects of contemporary culture - but also one of the most elusive. The aura of celebrity, the style of the fashion world, the vanity of the rich and... more...
Commodifying Bodies
SAGE Publications 2002; US$ 66.00With rapid developments in reproductive medicine, transplant ethics and bioethics, a new `ethic of parts' has emerged in which the body is increasingly seen as a commodity which can be bartered, sold or stolen. This book combines perspectives from anthropology and sociology to offer compelling new readings of the body. more...
Christmas and Hanukkah
Infobase Publishing 2009; US$ 48.00In the modern era, Christmas and Hanukkah have become widely popular holidays worldwide. The Christian festival of Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, while Hanukkah celebrates a miracle that took place during biblical times. Although the events recalled in these holidays are unconnected, Christianity and Judaism spring from common traditions... more...
Halloween and Commemorations of the Dead
Infobase Publishing 2009; US$ 48.00Almost all cultures around the world have days during which they honor those who have died, and pray for those souls that have not yet reached heaven. Although many of these holidays have assumed a secular attitude, the original, supernatural tone of these days still colors the celebrations. Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve as it was once known,... more...









