This critically edited version of Tess of the D’Urbervilles restores Hardy’s original text and includes scholarly apparatus, such as a detailed introduction, chronology, Hardy’s prefaces, and comprehensive explanatory notes. Edited by Juliet Grindle and Simon Gatrell, it provides insight into Hardy’s revisions, themes of purity, class, and fate in rural Victorian England.
A detailed ethnographic account of the Jewish communities in Kurdistan, based on the fieldwork of Erich Brauer. Completed and edited by Raphael Patai, this work remains one of the most authoritative texts on the subject. Includes cultural practices, oral traditions, and community organization.
This beautifully illustrated collection presents warm, vivid tales from Alma Flor Ada's Cuban childhood, capturing the colors, sounds, and memories of island life. The stories are a blend of autobiography and fiction, enriched by Antonio Martorell’s expressive illustrations.
Originally published in 1891, Tess of the d’Urbervilles is one of Thomas Hardy’s most famous and controversial novels. It tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a poor country girl whose life is shaped by fate, social constraints, and betrayal. Rich in symbolic and social commentary, the novel critiques Victorian attitudes toward purity, class, and gender. This edition includes scholar…
This updated second edition of Hudson's classic introduction to sociolinguistics provides a comprehensive overview of the interaction between language and society. Topics include multilingualism, speech communities, variation, and the relationship between linguistic and social structures.
This textbook integrates chemical principles with real-world applications. It explores how chemistry is used in decisions about health, environment, and industry. Designed for students in general chemistry courses, with an emphasis on informed choices.
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to mixed methods research in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides guidelines for designing and conducting a mixed methods study, including how to formulate questions, collect data, and interpret results using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.