Product Description: The West is one of the strongest and most enduring place images in the world and its myth is firmly rooted in popular culture – whether novels, film, television, music, clothing and even video games. The West combines myth and history, rugged natural scenery and wide open spaces, popular culture and promises of transformation...read more

Product Description: Many events have evolved over centuries, drawing on local customs and conditions. However, as the world becomes increasingly globalised, traditional events and the identities they support are increasingly being challenged and rituals may be lost...read more

Product Description: The importance of fashion and design in an events context remains under-researched, despite their ubiquity and significance from a societal and economic perspective. Fashion-themed events, for example, appeal to broad audiences and may tour the globe...read more

Product Description: Commemorative Events emphasise remembering. They are held on the anniversaries of significant past events, either annually or after significant time periods. Commemorative events provide fascinating insight into how societies see themselves, their heritage and their identity...read more

Product Description: The books that we read, whether travel-focused or not, may influence the way in which we understand the process or experience of travel. This multidisciplinary work provides a critical analysis of the inspirational and transformational role that books play in travel imaginings...read more

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An outline of Romano-British art making clear the close relationship between the political and economic history of the province and its art and arguing that Roman art responded rapidly to diverse influences. Laing also considers the development of Romano-British studies, the patrons and craftsmen themselves, and the diverse examples of art. (view table of contents)

Covers English history from 1066-1485

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Product Description: A significant contribution to current discussions on Britain's place in Europe, examining a tradition of co-operation and integration and identifying the historic precedents for concerns about British national identity.

Examines treasures of Celtic art dating from the Iron Age to the Viking invasions and discusses how they reflect the history and society of the Celts

Product Description: This highly practical guide contains three original patterns of varying complexity, all accompanied by detailed instructions. A complete beginner will be able to create really professional bears in a very short time. ...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Discusses how Celtic civilization survived in the British Isles during a time when the rest of Europe faced barbarian invasions

Identifies the heroes, supernatural beings, gods, and goddesses of classical mythology, and discusses the characteristics, attributes, legends, and festivals associated with each figure