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Originally published in 1918, this landmark collection of essays by the father of psychoanalysis represents one of Freud's most penetrating attempts to decipher the mysteries of human behavior. Its focus is the conflict between primitive feelings and the demands of civilization, i.e., the struggle...

Un libro fundamental para examinar el origen y los mecanismos que han dado lugar a las teorías conspirativas, y reflexionar sobre las razones que pueden conducir a la gente más normal y razonable a creer en las tesis más inverosímiles. El mundo está lleno de gente que cree que Lady Di...

This book is mainly about the ‘Sangai’. A short story entitled, ‘A Tale of the Thangjing Hills’, plus notes on ‘Haofu, the Indigenous Dog of Manipur’ is appended. Though not directly connected to each other, yet the theme of animal and the wild runs through the strands of these writings. A couple of poems are sprinkled to give poetic touch to this simple yet interesting book.

Ethical responsibility has intellectual and practical implications for social researchers. This book explores a range of issues, theories and questions, enabling readers to reflect upon, understand and critique these with confidence. With helpful examples and a glossary of terms, it is essential reading for new and experienced researchers alike.

Muhammad is a shimmering, lyrical biography of the Prophet, composed from the words of Muslims throughout the centuries. Drawing on a variety of Islamic sources, from the hadith, or sayings of Muhammad and his companions, to Abbasid and Persian texts, Weinberger weaves a subtle, mystical prose poem,...

Extrait : "C'était dans un chef-lieu de préfecture que vous ne connaîtrez pas davantage. Car l'aventure étant récente et véridique, je ne veux pas encourir quelque vengeance sournoise pas d'inopportune révélations. Maintenant que les dames ne donnent pas moins de cinq coups de revolver (ce qui...

Pendant la nuit, le train avait eu de grands retards, entre Pise et Civita-Vecchia, et il allait être neuf heures du matin, lorsque l'abbé Pierre Froment, après un dur voyage de vingt-cinq heures, débarqua enfin à Rome. Il n'avait emporté qu'une valise, il...

Instantanés de bizarreries japonaises.Où l’on apprend que certains bars sont tenus par des moines, qu’il est fatigant de tomber amoureux, qui sont les « herbivores », ce qu’est un mari parfait ou que cache la gentillesse légendaire des Japonais… Installée au Japon depuis plus de quarante...

In the words of author Dianne Stewart, 'African proverbs reflect both the past and the present, and are as relevant to contemporary society as they were to traditional society.' As with so much of African culture, proverbs have been passed on in the oral tradition so it's rare to find such a treasure...

Curiosités, croyances, superstitions, chansons et coutumes de l’Ille-et-Vilaine  - Adolphe Orain   Adolphe Pierre Julien Orain (1834 - 1918) est un historien et folkloriste français, considéré avec Paul Sébillot comme l'un des meilleurs folkloristes...

Traveling to the Philippines in a few weeks? You don’t have to worry too much. Culture shock will be pretty minimal compared to visiting other Asian countries. While other Asian countries often give foreigners a hard time adjusting, the Philippines will feel just like home. Well, almost. This book...

В книге дан философский и социологический анализ фундаментальных ценностей, определивших цивилизационный выбор России, прослежен процесс поиска Россией своей цивилизационной...

This book presents a timely review of the relations between the formal and customary justice systems in Ethiopia, and offers recommendations for legal reform. The book provides cases studies from all the Region of Ethiopia based on field research on the working of customary dispute resolution (CDR)...

From the Mayans to modern-day survivalists, a tongue-in-cheek look at the best and worst predictions of ArmageddonWhether it's a mighty battle between ancient gods, the Second Coming of a Biblical savior, or a pesky Millennial computer virus, we've always wondered how the world would end. And whether...