Social sciences

This box of 100 postcards combines Yoshi Yoshitani´s brilliant artwork of international myths with a selection of the renowned artist´s unique fantasy and sci-fi illustrations. As seen in Tarot of the Divine and Oracle of the Divine, Yoshi Yoshitani thoughtfully combines thorough research with modern dynamism and style to present vivid adaptations of traditional stories from around the world. The

Discover the surprisingly real physics at work within some of the most popular superhero movies and tv shows The multiverse and the quantum realm are fictional plot devices made popular by some of our favorite superheroes. But what if science-fiction may actually be science-fact? The truth is that many of the fantastical elements we see on the screen are based in real science. And in The Physic

From one of our most eminent historians, a penetrating and timely examination of how the meaning of antisemitism has mutated, with unexpected and troubling consequences What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? For most of its history it was understood to be a menace from the political Right, the province of ethno-nativists who built on Christendom´s long-standing suspicion of it

A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological forces that have come to dominate contemporary culture—from music and fashion to art, film, TV, and beyond Over the past twenty-five years, pop culture has suffered from a perplexing lack of reinvention. We´ve entered a cultural “blank space”—an era when reboots, rehashes, a

An electrifying dystopian novel packed with a tantalizing love triangle, gripping political intrigue, and a Bachelor-style competition from the critically acclaimed author of The Dividing Sky, Jill Tew. "If you think that romance compromises a dystopian novel's ability to deliver sharp commentary, The Dividing Sky is here to prove you wrong." -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling aut

Offering a comprehensive overview of modern Hekatean witchcraft, Entering Hekate´s Cauldron is about doing witchcraft, specifically witchery centered on the beloved goddess Hekate, with her etheric cauldron as the source.   Written in the style of a traditional Book of Shadows, the contents cover many of the common practices of modern witchcraft, ranging from personal development to spell

An acclaimed historian illuminates today's political situation by examining the relationship between governing and storytelling, from the Middle Ages to the “post-truth” present, in these engaging essays. In the wake of Donald Trump´s election, renowned medievalist Patrick Boucheron delivered a powerful, probing series of lectures on “political fictions” in the context of rising authoritarianism

An award-winning French journalist´s far-ranging critique of Europe´s betrayal of universal values and equal rights as war and right-wing populism spread worldwide, with a new introduction for U.S. readers. “Europe is a garden…It is the best combination of political freedom, economic prosperity, and social cohesion that the humankind has been able to build…Most of the rest of the wo

A perfect gift, this fun illustrated book will take you room by room to discover global traditions, remedies, folklore and rituals hiding in your house. Uncover the folklore and rituals hiding in your own home. If you´ve ever wondered which windowsill herbs repel the supernatural, which way you should hang up a horseshoe, or whether your dog can talk, crack open this book and take a tour around

Donald Trump’s presidency has raised a question that many of us never thought we’d be asking: Is our democracy in danger? Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have spent more than twenty years studying the breakdown of democracies in Europe and Latin America, and they believe the answer is yes. Democracy no longer ends with a bang—in a revolution or military c

Record your D&D adventures with this campaign journal for new and experienced players alike, featuring helpful tools for creating a character and templates for tracking sessions. With the updated Player's Handbook, there's never been a better time to embark on a new quest. Whether you're taking your first steps in Faerûn or you're already the Level 20 Tiefling warlock of your dreams, this c

Enhance your thrilling D&D adventures with this campaign journal for Dungeon Masters, featuring helpful tools for planning sessions and templates for recording key information. With the updated Dungeon Master's Guide, there's never been a better time to plan your next quest. This campaign journal is tailor-made for Dungeon Masters, providing prompts, indexes, and templates to help bring a rivetin

Timothy Snyder has been called “the leading interpreter of our dark times.” As a historian, he has given us startling reinterpretations of political collapse and mass killing. As a public intellectual, he has turned that knowledge toward counsel and prediction, working against authoritarianism here and abroad. His book On Tyranny has inspired millions around the world to fight for freedom. Now, in

The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl´s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man´s presidency and brought another back to power. This is a

“Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of their country. If you´re an American, it is the system in which you´re living. That must change. In the wealthiest nation on earth we must build a political movement tha

This fully illustrated volume explores the uniforms, insignia, and equipment of American Airborne, Glider, Troop Carrier, and Airborne Engineers in World War II. Included are over 500 detailed, up-close images of individual items, and multi-side views of full combat rig, and over 100 World War II era color and black and white photos, most unpublished, showing the uniforms and equipment as worn by

Among the major powers of World War II, the uniforms and equipment of the Japanese army have received the least coverage. This new, detailed volume presents the subject with a superb collection of actual vintage items, and rarely seen World War II era photographs. Among the subjects covered are: the Imperial Japanese army uniform series; undergarments; footwear; headwear; personal field equipment;

This two volume set (companion volumes to the author’s previous books on World War II German helmets) is packed with nearly 1000 full-color photographs of more than 180 helmets and covers, all shown at full page size and many in detail. The helmets shown are some of the most wonderful and exotic camouflage helmets to be seen in private and public collections.The various sections are divided into:

This two volume set (companion volumes to the author’s previous books on World War II German helmets) is packed with nearly 1000 full-color photographs of more than 180 helmets and covers, all shown at full page size and many in detail. The helmets shown are some of the most wonderful and exotic camouflage helmets to be seen in private and public collections.The various sections are divided into:

This large-format book is an in-depth photographic study of Luftwaffe tropical uniforms, headgear, and insignia worn by the Fallschirmjäger during the battles for Africa in World War II. Both full-color and war-era photographs illustrate rare uniforms and equipment including tropical jump smocks, Ramcke Brigade jump helmets, and officer\s "Meyer" caps. This book also provides the first accurate de