Giorgio Riello Knihy

A fascinating account of how cotton industrialised Europe and transformed the early modern global economy.

CO BYŚ ZROBIŁ, GDYBYŚ SIĘ NIE BAŁ? P.K. ma już dość życia pełnego reguł, nakazów i zakazów. Pragnie uciec rodziców, którzy chcą ją posłać do szkoły z internatem. Chce wyrwać z miasta, by robić to, co najbardziej ją pasjonuje – uprawiać wspinaczkę. Jej towarzyszem przygody zostaje Zwierzak, małomówny i przystojny chłopak, którego dopiero poznała. Początkowa ekscytacja zmienia się w niepewność, gdy w trakcie podróży na jaw wychodzą kolejne tajemnice chłopaka. P.K. musi zdecydować, czy posłuchać swojego serca i zaufać Zwierzakowi, czy… uciekać. Pełna emocji opowieść o wspinaczce, przygodzie i miłości, od której nie sposób się oderwać.

Exploring the evolution of Western fashion, this volume delves into its profound influence on societal attitudes and beliefs from the Middle Ages to the present. Key themes include medieval sumptuary laws, the significance of color in early modern Europe, the impact of sports on contemporary attire, and the emergence of luxury in modern times. Author Giorgio Riello examines fashion's role in shaping Western societies and its connections to economy and politics, highlighting its ongoing relevance in people's lives.

Exploring the role of objects in shaping early modern globalization, this volume examines commodities, art, and precious materials through European encounters with the Americas and Australia. It traces the movement of these items within networks of commerce, colonialism, and curiosity. Organized into four sections, it delves into global encounters, the relationship between matter and knowledge, evolving consumption habits, and the construction of global spaces, highlighting the interconnectedness of objects and historical contexts.

Contrariamente a su fama de superficial y efímera, la moda ha jugado un papel importante en procesos de cambio histórico y representa una compleja realidad donde confluyen fuerzas económicas, políticas y sociales. ¿Qué relación ha tenido con las jerarquías sociales, el género, el deporte o las subculturas urbanas? Giorgio Riello nos lo cuenta en este peculiar y entretenido viaje sociológico a través de la historia de los múltiples integrantes y rostros de la moda. Su relato, que desmonta algunas de las creencias más arraigadas en torno a la moda, lo protagonizan sus creadores pero también nos vincula a todos nosotros. Para Riello, la moda es motor de procesos de socialización e individualización y por ello su historia se convierte en la de aquellos que hacen moda y todas sus identidades. Una visión cercana y contemporánea contada de manera magnífica en esta deliciosa obra que se inicia en la época medieval y acaba en la moda globalizada actual, y a la que acompañan las espléndidas ilustraciones de Lara Costafreda.

"Gerry St. Germain's story begins in?Petit Canada? on the shores of the Assiniboine, growing up with his two younger sisters, his mother and his father--a shy Metis trapper and construction worker who sometimes struggled to put food on the table. St. Germain was initially troubled in school, scrapping with classmates and often skipping out to shoot pool, but an aunt and uncle with some extra cash paid his tuition to Catholic school, where a nun recognized his aptitude for math and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. He would go on to become an air force pilot, undercover policeman and West Coast chicken farmer. Business gave way to politics, and in 1988 he became one of a tiny number of Aboriginal Canadians named to a federal cabinet. That milestone was just one of many for a man who played a critical role in Canada's Conservative movement for a generation. From the Brian Mulroney era to the roller-coaster leadership of Kim Campbell, then to the collapse of the Progressive Conservative party in 1993 and the subsequent rebuilding of the movement under Stephen Harper, St. Germain remained a trusted confidant of prime ministers and a crucial and often daring behind-the-scenes broker in bringing warring factions together. But he is most proud of his efforts during his later years in the Senate, when he was a quiet hero to Canada's Aboriginal community. He spearheaded major Senate reports on key issues like land claims and on-reserve education during the Harper era, when there were few friendly faces for First Nations leaders on Parliament Hill. That role reflected St. Germain's profound determination to help people who are still dealing today the brutal legacy of residential schools and the paternalistic Indian Act. Memories of his humble beginnings, and the shame he once felt over his Metis heritage, bubbled to the surface in his final address to Canada's Parliament in 2012, when he said in a voice quaking with emotion:?I am a Metis.?"--Publisher's website

Solutions Manual to Accompany Beginning Partial Differential Equations, 3rd Edition Featuring a challenging, yet accessible, introduction to partial differential equations, Beginning Partial Differential Equations provides a solid introduction to partial differential equations, particularly methods of solution based on characteristics, separation of variables, as well as Fourier series, integrals, and transforms. Thoroughly updated with novel applications, such as Poe's pendulum and Kepler's problem in astronomy, this third edition is updated to include the latest version of Maples, which is integrated throughout the text. New topical coverage includes novel applications, such as Poe's pendulum and Kepler's problem in astronomy.