Hvorfor løber man om kap efter en ost i England? Hvorfor slås de med tomater i Spanien? Hvornår begyndte man at fejre jul? Hvorfor bøvser de så meget i Kina?... Læs mere
A celebration of the history and culture of the northern wilderness--the largest forest on the planet--from two acknowledged experts on bushcraft and survival skills.
A macabre, spectacular and thought-provoking survey of human remains used in decorative, commemorative or devotional contexts across the world today, from the author of Heavenly Bodies and The Empire of Death.
The true life adventures of Shoji Morimoto, who launched a business in which he rents himself out to do nothing in Japan.
Bogen er en rejse i de første industrier i Brande området indenfor teglindustri, håndværkere og opstarten af byens store tekstilindustri virksomhed, Martensens Fabrik. En tidsperiode cirka... Læs mere
Why do we give a damn about strangers?
Hubert Bird is not alone in being alone. He just needs to realise it.
Good manners are simply codified kindness, and being in possession of them enhances the quality of your everyday life and that of the people around you. At home and abroad,... Læs mere
This volume combines vivid descriptions of various public celebrations with a sophisticated methodological and theoretical approach.
This book explores the interface between modernity and tradition in selected societies in Taiwan, mainland China and Vietnam. The chapters question to what extent traditions are themselves exploiting modernity in creative ways, in the interests of their own further developments.