Julian Thomas Libros

What's new in cocktails? Finally, we can say gorgeous chickens photo-bombing every shot. Think of this as goat yoga but instead of yoga, cocktails and in place of goats, chickens.

A striking and original interpretation of the awesome Stone Age site from one of the world's foremost archaeologists on death and burial

The book offers a firsthand account of the author's experiences in the Western Pacific during the 19th century, detailing encounters with both cannibals and convicts. It provides a unique perspective on the region's culture and society, reflecting the challenges and adventures faced during that era. This reprint of the original 1886 edition preserves the insights and observations that capture the complexities of life in a remote part of the world.

Focusing on the philosophical insights of Heidegger, the author explores a novel approach to understanding the past, emphasizing the centrality of time in shaping identities. The work highlights the profound connections between human experiences, locations, and artifacts, suggesting that their temporal structures are fundamentally alike. This perspective invites readers to reconsider how we perceive history and identity in relation to time.

The book explores the interplay between intellectual property law and various cultural elements, including international exhibitions, advertising practices, and the press throughout the 'long nineteenth century.' It delves into how these factors influenced each other, shaping societal norms and legal frameworks during a transformative period in history. Through this examination, the author highlights the evolving nature of creativity and ownership in a rapidly changing world.

Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the story follows a teenager named Jez and his friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Their relatable experiences take a dramatic turn following a life-altering event, compelling them to confront the realities of adulthood sooner than expected. The narrative captures the essence of friendship and the complexities of growing up during a transformative era.

He proclaimed himself a genius and raged against the slightest criticism from fellow scholars; he was a Marxist who despised the 'Idiot People'; he could be generous yet hurled insults at his friends; he inveighed against Puritanism but was himself in many ways a Puritan: A L Rowse was a man of many contradictions. This book tells his story.

Suitable for anyone interested in the Somerset birds, this book covers five years of fieldwork and contains maps for almost 200 species. It displays bird distributions in the county at a finer resolution than the national project could achieve and the species texts are complemented by sections on habitat, methodology and coverage.

In The Roots of Western Finance, Thomas K. Park and James B. Greenberg take an anthropological approach to origins of western finance and credit in ancient societies, covering a period of five thousand years from ancient Mesopotamia to the Islamic world in the eleventh century. Park and Greenberg reveal that credit is not simply an economic transaction; it is a social relationship and a technology of power.