John Deere founded what was to evolve into Deere & Company in 1837. From a one-man blacksmith shop, the company expanded into a world wide corporation doing business in more than 160 countries. it is one of the oldest continuing industrial companies in the United States. "All About John Deere For Kids: Part 1" is a 40 minute, full color DVD that showcases such John Deere items as big 12-wheel tractors, giant earth-moving equipment...
Experts from five continents provide a thorough exploration of cultural studies, looking at different ideas, places and problems addressed by the field.
Brings together the latest work in cultural studies and provides a synopsis of critical trends
Showcases thirty contributors from five continents
Addresses the key topics in the field, the relationship of cultural studies to other disciplines, and cultural studies around the world
Kitchen Secrets: The Meaning of Cooking in Everyday Life
This book explores the thoughts, values and opinions of home cooks, their practices and experiences, and the skills and knowledge they use to prepare and provide food. It provides new and challenging ways of thinking about cooking, examining and often contesting commonly-held beliefs and theories about the role of practical cookery lessons, dinner parties as showcases for culinary flair and the negative effect of convenience foods on home cooking and kitchen skills.
The Mind in ContextMost psychology research still assumes that mental processes are internal to the person, waiting to be expressed or activated. This compelling book illustrates that a new paradigm is forming in which contextual factors are considered central to the workings of the mind. Leading experts explore how psychological processes emerge from the transactions of individuals with their physical, social, and cultural environments. The volume showcases cutting-edge research on the contextual nature of such phenomena as gene expression, brain networks, the regulation of hormones, perception,, etc