social life and customs

"Acting as a kind of fashion anthropologist, [Cintra] Wilson documents and decodes the sartorial sensibilities of Americans across the country. Our fashion choices, she argues, contain a riot of visual cues that tell everyone instantly who we are, where we came from, where we feel we belong, what we want, where we are going, and how we expect to be treated when we get there. With this philosophy in mind, Wilson tackles and unpacks the meaning behind the uniforms of Washington DC politicians and their wives, the costumes of Kentucky Derby spectators, the attractive draw of the cowboy hat in Wyoming, and what she terms the 'stealth wealth' of distressed clothing in Brooklyn."--Publisher's description.

Chronicles the adventures of the not-so-noble knight, Don Quixote, and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they travel through sixteenth-century Spain.

"Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with . . . images, this book's . . . narrative examines these many cultures and explains how they came to be. Guided by sidebars and fact boxes that underscore key concepts, readers will be taken on a journey across the . . . Latin American world"--Provided by publisher.

"Camera in tow, Smith retraces his journey to photograph the people and places that have come to mean so much to him. Though he has vast ground to cover, the inevitable delays of travel afford Smith an opportunity to rest and reflect. On Amir and Karluk, who have since sought the tutelage of Karluk's hardy brother-in-law. On Pariya, struggling to complete the elaborate embroideries for her dowry. On the young, energetic twin brides, Laila and Leily. On the grand mansion that is to be the first stop on his return journey"--Provided by publisher.

"It's the story of a girl. A girl who lives in the country. A girl encountering fragments, both bitter and sweet, of the world around her. It's the story of the shape of her world."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the country of Honduras, including the culture, food, celebrations, and more.

"[This novel] follows the life, loves, foibles, and politics of the residents of a fictional English town set amid the social unrest during the Industrial Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Don Quixote chronicles the famous adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they travel through sixteenth-century Spain.

Archival photographs and text describe the history, social life, customs, buildings and industries of Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

An introduction to Polynesian cultures, religion, family life, and more.