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Hotel Dreams: Luxury, Technology, and Urban Ambition in America
Examines the evolution of American luxury hotels from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. It highlights how these establishments were more than just accommodations, serving as symb…
Published on 7 months ago
Horse People: Thoroughbred Culture in Lexington and Newmarket (Animals, History, Culture)
Examines the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, with a particular focus on the cultural landscapes and practices in Newmarket, England, and Lexington, Kentucky. It explores the historical developmen…
Published on 7 months ago
Horse Trading in the Age of Cars: Men in the Marketplace
Explores the historical roots of automobile sales practices in the United States, drawing parallels to the older tradition of horse trading, especially regarding price negotiation and buyer beware et…
Published on 7 months ago
Hope and Suffering: Children, Cancer, and the Paradox of Experimental Medicine
Offer a comprehensive historical perspective on childhood cancer in the United States from the 1930s through the 1970s. They explore the evolving understanding and classification of pediatric cancers…
Published on 7 months ago
Homeric Speech and the Origins of Rhetoric
Explores the presence and nature of rhetoric within Homer's Iliad. It examines how characters utilize persuasive techniques, often mirroring strategies later catalogued by Aristotle such as diathesis…
Published on 7 months ago
Homelands: A Geography of Culture and Place across America
Exploring various cultural and ethnic groups and their connections to specific territories. Several chapters focus on distinct regions like the Creole Coast, Cajun Louisiana, South Texas (Tejano and …
Published on 7 months ago
You Are What You Read: Why changing your media diet can change the world
Explores the significant impact of news consumption on our psychological well-being and understanding of the world. It argues that the prevalent negativity bias in news reporting, driven by commercia…
Published on 7 months ago
You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable
A guide designed to help readers maintain motivation and personal transformation. It offers practical advice and prompts on topics such as overcoming fear and excuses, staying present, cultivating gr…
Published on 7 months ago
Yoga of the Subtle Body: A Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Yoga
Explores the intricate connection between the physical body and the subtle body in yoga practice. The author examines how traditional concepts like chakras, nāḍīs, and prāṇa relate to anatomical stru…
Published on 7 months ago
yesterday i was the moon
It is a detailed list of poem and section titles included in the collection, along with excerpts from some of these works. The provided text also includes a dedication to "Amma Jaan and Areeba" and a…
Published on 7 months ago