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Art Without Borders: A Philosophical Exploration of Art and Humanity
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""People all over the world make art and take pleasure in it, and they have done so for millennia. But acknowledging that art is a universal part of human experience leads us to some big questions: Why does it exist? Why do we enjoy it? And how do the world’s different art traditions relate to art and to each other?"- www.curatedmag.com This has moved to the top of my reading list."
Give Me Liberty
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"This is hands down the best book I have read in years - I'm about 3/4 of the way through. I think it should be mandatory reading for all US citizens. Take the power back!"
Creating a World Without Poverty
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"Just started it: looks to be very interesting: analysis of how we can build socially minded business beyond the model of micro-loans in underdeveloped nations, for which Mr. Yunus won the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize."
The Culture Code
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"A very interesting analysis of how a French psychoanalyst used his ability to understand cultural psychology to find out how to market effectively to people (that's the read so far at least ... )"
Kids Discover Magazine: Gift Subscription
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"With engaging illustrations, games and independent learning exercises, Kids Discover magazine introduces children to a wide array of topics in history, science, weather and technology. You may even want to read it yourself so you can brush up on your own knowledge . . . and be prepared for the ensuing barrage of questions. Good gifting."
Elegant Blouse
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"Japanese fashion- there is so much to discover in the fashion world of Japan, but for those like me who live in America it is SO hard to find! Luckily Capsule Tokyo is an online store that lists the fantastic clothes we are looking for from japan! Where else can you find something this darling?"
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
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"The concept of this book is quite ambitious, but well done. A thought provoking socio- anthropological account of how the many nations and people of the world got to be where they are today."
The Japan We Never Knew: A Journey of Discovery by David Suzuki and Keibo Oiwa
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"Is Japanese society completely homogenous and conformist? Canadian scientist David Suzuki and Japanese anthropologist Keibo Oiwa ask this question, and the answer takes them from Okinawa to Sakhalin Island. Along the way they meet people fighting for social and environmental justice, from indigenous Okinawans and Ainu to ethnic Koreans, feminists, food and environmental activists, and artists wh..."
Babies Celebrated
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""Even in these increasingly homogenous times, there is still a remarkable amount of variation in the ways infants are cared for. This work travels the globe to reveal how the babies live in a range of places and cultures. Photographs coupled with interviews with specialists in the various societies, reveal details of life in Sioux, Manchu, Patagonian and many other communities. In five sections co..."
Oxfam America Unwrapped Holiday Gifts The Do Good
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"I loved these as Christmas gifts last year, and they've added even more gifts this year. My family is planning on exchanging gifts with one another that mean something to each person. (My sister is a die hard vegetarian and animal rights activists...so I'm getting her the veterinarian's field kit.) And I could'nt help myself, these chicks are so cute, I think i'll get them for my mom! " They’re ..."
Bones: The Complete Fourth Season
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"Bones and Booth, who doesn't love that pair? Sure, the first season is a little hard to get used to, and I'd really say that Angela just keeps getting prettier with each season and much more enjoyable. By the fourth season, the characters have developed into 3-dimensional characters that I can see as real people in my life. Also, most importantly, who doesn't love forensic anthropology procedur..."
Mayan Calendar
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"Reasonably attractive, the real appeal of this calendar is the way it maps to the Mayan calendar -- so no matter where you are during the year you know where the Mayans think you oughta be. Lots of glyphage, too, for folks who care about those things."
Double Overhand Belt Anthropologie
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"this is a unique and very versatile knot belt."
Midnight Merriment Clutch�-�Anthropologie
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"Glittering caviar beads, strung into colorful bursts atop foldover silk, claim their rightful place with pours of bubbly, noisemakers and high spirits"
From The Deep Knob - Anthropologie
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"Add some mythical magic to your standard dresser."
alphabet hooks - Anthropologie
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"Cute! I like those alphabetical or numerical things."
Hallucinatory Head: Damien Hirst
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"I just think there is something sexy and cool about this set of Spin painting plastic skulls by Damien Hirst."
Life-Of-The-Party Dress
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"Be the "hostess with the mostess," or the life-of-the-party, or both in this fabulous party dress from Anthropology. $228."
Anthropology Clean Sweep Pant
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"So perfect for spring! The wide leg is so comfortable!"
Much Depends on Dinner: The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos, of an Ordinary Meal
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"A wonderful exploration into the history and anthropology behind the foods we take totally for granted. She waxes a bit poetic in places, but a fascinating read nevertheless."
Driftwood Hurricane candle holder
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"A cool item to decorate your pad with. I would scatter these everywhere!"
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Nipponophile anthropology PhD student who has somehow wound up writing a book about Tokyo fashion
