Written by a team of lecturers and researchers in the field, this book offers an introduction to the significance of the body within contemporary sociological thought. It examines reasons behind the sociological fascination with the body and its roots in developments such as feminism and post-structuralism. It also considers the place of the body within areas like disability, consumption, work, and old age, and offers a critical analysis of current research in these areas. The authors are members of the Caledonian University Body and Social Theory research group (CUBiST). Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The Body Culture and Society: An Introduction

Politics & Social Sciences

Hughes, Bill

Tyler, Melissa

Russell, Rachel

Hancock, Philip

Paterson, Kevin

Jagger, Elizabeth

Tulle-Winton, Emmanuelle

Philosophy

Open Univ Pr

TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER . . . DROID! They can be anything from nursemaids to surgeons, diplomats to assassins. They walk, roll, and fly--and communicate in languages ranging from whistles and beeps to Standard Basic to the most obscure alien dialect. MixRMastRs make drinks in spaceport cantinas, Basilisks make war wherever they're deployed, and IT-O Interrogators make life nightmarish for prisoners of the Empire. Droids are an integral and indispensable part of the Star Wars universe. And this comprehensive guide surveys all the myriad models and classes--from the lowliest drones to the most sophisticated humanoid automatons. - Discover the evolution of the R-series droids, whose members include lumbering technicians and skilled X-wing navigators such as R2-D2 - Learn the curious history of the MSE-6 "mouse" droids employed exclusively in the bases and on Imperial starships of the Empire - Explore the workings of the malevolent Shadow Droids: machines with living, organic brains - Uncover how the Rebel's fearsome FIDO (Foreign Intruder Defense Organism) carries out its duties Whatever its design and wherever it may be found in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, if the subject is droid, its definitive data on development, history, and technology is included in this essential technical guide.

The Essential Guide to Droids (Star Wars)

WALLACE, DANIEL

Vigil, Troy

Reference

LucasBooks

"After the fall of the Empire, many archives were opened and hidden information came to the attention of scholars across the galaxy. We are at a crux point in history . . . Citizens of the New Republic must know their history--a rich and glorious tradition, [with] many dark mistakes. We must learn from both." --New Republic Historical Council The story is one that began many thousands of years before the birth of Luke Skywalker . . . or Anakin Skywalker . . . or even Obi-Wan Kenobi. It spans galaxies, encompasses kingdoms and powerful dynasties, chronicles wars, and charts the rise and fall of individuals who changed the course of their times. Now, at last, the many strands of this extraordinary saga are drawn together--from the original movies, from the novels, from every verifiable source--and tied together in one, comprehensive volume. - Learn about the Great Hyperspace War that divided the ancient Jedi Knights - Discover the colorful adventures of the rogue heroes Han Solo and Lando Calrissian - Experience the overthrow of the Empire, the birth of the New Republic, the founding of Skywalker's Jedi academy, the marriage of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa, and much more! Relive the legendary events. Catch up with the action you missed. Explore the saga of Star Wars from the very beginning--in one, authoritative essential guide!

The Essential Chronology (Star Wars)

Anderson, Kevin J.

Del Rey

Come Out Writing: A Boxing Anthology

This carefully crafted anthology of boxing literature brings together for the first time in a single volume some of the best writing on the sport from Britain and the USA. Spanning more than sixty years of the modern era, from Tunney to Tyson, it includes coverage of over twenty title fights, many of them classics, and features all eight weight divisions from flyweight to heavyweight. Come out Writing presents the myriad aspects of the sport from as many different viewpoints: here are Norman Mailer on Ali and Foreman: Peter Wilson on Louis and Walcott: George Kimball and Hugh McIlvanney on the Hagler-Leonard controversy.

King, Patrick

Macdonald Co.

A Historical Sociology of Disability: Human Validity and Invalidity from Antiquity to Early Modernity (Routledge Advances in Disability Studies)

Covering the period from Antiquity to Early Modernity, A Historical Sociology of Disability argues that disabled people have been treated in Western society as good to mistreat and – with the rise of Christianity – good to be good to. It examines the place and role of disabled people in the moral economy of the successive cultures that have constituted ‘Western civilisation’. This book is the story of disability as it is imagined and re-imagined through the cultural lens of ableism. It is a story of invalidation; of the material habituations of culture and moral sentiment that paint pictures of disability as ‘what not to be’. The author examines the forces of moral regulation that fall violently in behind the dehumanising, ontological fait accompli of disability invalidation, and explores the ways in which the normate community conceived of, narrated and acted in relation to disability. A Historical Sociology of Disability will be of interest to all scholars, students and activists working in the field of Disability Studies, as well as sociology, education, philosophy, theology and history. It will appeal to anyone who is interested in the past, present and future of the ‘last civil rights movement’.

A Historical Sociology of Disability (Routledge Advances in Disability Studies)

History

Americas

Routledge

Unleash the full power of your Windows Phone 7! Windows Phone 7 is the new and improved mobile platform for all Windows smartphones. The new platform has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and this guide walks you through everything that's new, from the look and feel to the underlying code to the revamped home screen and user interface experience. Placing special focus on the features and functionality that is shared across all Windows Phone 7 series models, this fun and friendly book covers a wide range of how-to topics on everything from making simple calls to using your handheld device as a mobile computer. <ul>
<li>Explores the exciting new Windows Phone 7 and the completely revamped platform that will revolutionize the way you experience mobile phone use</li> <li>Shows you how to personalize your interface and exchange and sync information with your Windows PC</li> <li>Covers how to download, install, and use Mobile Office applications</li> <li>Demonstrates creating, downloading, exchanging, and sharing digital media, such as photos, videos, sound, and music files with other mobile device and PC users</li> </ul>
Windows Phone 7 For Dummies takes your Windows Phone 7 experience to a whole new level!

Windows Phone 7 for Dummies

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

For Dummies

Living pure inside out (True love waits resource)

LifeWay Press

This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. "The Echo Waltz" is a Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Bk 2: For Group or Individual Instruction

Arts & Photography

Palmer, Willard A.

Music

Alfred Music

The Prep Accordion Course contains all the information included in the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course but is specifically designed for the younger student. "Batter Up" is a Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

Palmer-Hughes Prep Accordion Course, Bk 1A: For Individual or Class Instruction (Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course, Bk 1A)

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