Supreme Courts Under Nazi Occupation
“Supreme Courts Under Nazi Occupation” examines the profound challenges faced by judicial institutions during World War II in Nazi-occupied territories. This groundbreaking study analyzes how supreme courts navigated between maintaining legal order and responding to occupying forces’ demands. Through detailed historical analysis and comparative research, the book reveals how these highest courts [...]
River Cities in Asia
“River Cities in Asia” offers a groundbreaking examination of how rivers shape urban life and development across Asia’s diverse landscapes. Through detailed case studies and comprehensive analysis, this volume explores the complex relationships between waterways and urban spaces in major Asian cities. The book delves into how rivers influence urban planning, cultural [...]
Astronomer, Cartographer and Naturalist of the New World
Astronomer, Cartographer and Naturalist of the New World is a two-volume work that presents the life and scholarly achievements of Georg Marggrafe (1610-1643) in colonial Dutch Brazil. This second volume provides a transcription and English translation of Marggrafe’s astronomical observations made in colonial Dutch Brazil between 1638 and 1643. Recommended for: Historians [...]
Engaged Humanities
Rethinking Art, Culture, and Public Life
Explore the role of humanities in addressing contemporary social issues in "Engaged Humanities: Rethinking Art, Culture, and Public Life". Discover how humanities research contributes to public debates through accessible case studies on topics like adoption, dementia, hacking, and conservation.
Situating Data
Inquiries in Algorithmic Culture
Critical examination of datafication and algorithmization in modern culture. Diverse perspectives explore socio-technical transformations, cultural practices, and knowledge production. Offers conceptual and methodological directions for understanding data's impact on society. Valuable for scholars, researchers, and policymakers in media studies, cultural studies, and related fields.
Coding Freedom
The Ethics and Aesthetics of Hacking
Coding Freedom: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Hacking by E. Gabriella Coleman is an ethnographic study that explores the emergence and significance of the free and open source software (F/OSS) movement in the United States and Europe. The book delves into the ethics behind hackers’ devotion to F/OSS, the social codes that [...]
Humanity from African Naissance to Coming Millennia
Colloquia in Human Biology and Palaeoanthropology
Humanity from African Naissance to Coming Millennia is an edited book that arises from the world’s first Dual Congress held at Sun City, South Africa in 1998. The volume includes 39 refereed papers covering a wide range of topics in human biology, human evolution, dating, taxonomy, and systematics, diet, and brain evolution. [...]
The Scarlett Letter
Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, The Scarlet Letter tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and will not reveal her lover’s identity. Recommended for: Historical fiction enthusiasts, literature lovers, and those interested in exploring themes of sin, guilt, and legalism. You will: • Be transported [...]
The Blithedale Romance
The Blithedale Romance is a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1852. The story revolves around a group of utopians who set out to reform a dissipated America by establishing a rural community called Blithedale. However, their idealism finds little satisfaction in farmwork, and individual pursuits of egotistical paths ultimately lead to [...]
Technicians of Human Dignity
Bodies, Souls, and the Making of Intrinsic Worth
Technicians of Human Dignity by Gaymon Bennett is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of human dignity and its implications on religious, political, and bioethical institutions. Recommended for: Scholars, researchers, and students in the fields of anthropology, theology, bioethics, and human rights. You will: Engage with a critical analysis of the [...]
Profitable Niches
Introduction to Niche Marketing in E-commerce
"Profitable Niches" by Alex Baranda is a free guide to niche e-commerce marketing. Learn to identify, evaluate, and capitalize on niche markets. Ideal for entrepreneurs, marketers, and small business owners. Discover strategies, trends, and business models for online niche success.
Biological Relatives
This book explores the normalization of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), discussing its journey from an experimental procedure to a widely used technology with various applications. The widespread use of IVF has transformed the understanding of both technology and biology. However, despite its prevalence, IVF remains a complex and paradoxical technology. Recommended for: [...]