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The founding document of economic anthropology! Bronislaw Malinowski, one of the all-time great anthropologists of the world, had a talent for bringing together in single comprehension the warm reality of human living with the cool abstractions of science. His pages have become an almost indispensable link between the knowing of exotic and remote people with theoretical knowledge about humankind. This volume--originally published in 1922--can be considered the founding document of economic anthropology, and remains the best one to read. It emphasizes the great significance of primitive economics by singling out the notable exchange system of the Trobriand Islands for special consideration. Although the main theme is economic, constant reference is made in this milestone of anthropological research and interpretation to social organization, life and meaning, the power of magic, and to mythology and folklore..
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The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous princess Medea. The only surviving Greek epic to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, this epic poem is the crowning literary achievement of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Appolonius of Rhodes in the third century BC. Appollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the divine, and the limits of science, and offers a gripping and sometimes disturbing tale in the process. This major new prose translation combines readability with accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to general readers and classicists alike..
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The Argonautika, the only surviving epic of the Hellenistic era, is a retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, probably the oldest extant Greek myth. Peter Green's lively, readable verse translation captures the swift narrative movement of Apollonios's epic Greek. This expanded paperback edition contains Green's lively and incisive commentary, introduction, and glossary..
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Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past..
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Like the Greeks who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece, the new Argonauts--foreign-born, technically skilled entrepreneurs who travel back and forth between Silicon Valley and their home countries--seek their fortune in distant lands by launching companies far from established centers of skill and technology. Their story illuminates profound transformations in the global economy.

Economic geographer AnnaLee Saxenian has followed this transformation, exploring one of its great paradoxes: how the "brain drain" has become "brain circulation," a powerful economic force for development of formerly peripheral regions. The new Argonauts--armed with Silicon Valley experience and relationships and the ability to operate in two countries simultaneously--quickly identify market opportunities, locate foreign partners, and manage cross-border business operations.

The New Argonauts extends Saxenian's pioneering research into the dynamics of competition in Silicon Valley. The book brings a fresh perspective to the way that technology entrepreneurs build regional advantage in order to compete in global markets. Scholars, policymakers, and business leaders will benefit from Saxenian's firsthand research into the investors and entrepreneurs who return home to start new companies while remaining tied to powerful economic and professional communities in the United States.

For Americans accustomed to unchallenged economic domination, the fast-growing capabilities of China and India may seem threatening. But as Saxenian convincingly displays in this pathbreaking book, the Argonauts have made America richer, not poorer.

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• Maps: Labeled maps of the entire Argonauts world.
• Weapons: Learn when and how to upgrade Jason's weapons, armor and stats to help give you the advantage in every situation
• Combo’s: Master every combo and attack!
• Collectables: Tips and tricks will help you uncover every collectable and unlock every achievement.
• Gods: Learn how to earn favor with each god to unlock devastating special abilities..
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A well-known English translation of the Arabian Nights tales by Sir Richard Francis Burton, Unlike previous editions this it contained all the erotic nuances of the source material replete with sexual imagery and pederastic allusions added as appendices to the main stories by Richard Burton..
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The New, Definitive Handbook on Fly Fishing for Redfish! Redfish on the Fly- A Comprehensive Guide By Capt. John Kumiski Do you want to consistently catch redfish with a fly rod? This book is just what you need! In its four all-inclusive sections, Redfish on the Fly will easily teach you how to catch more redfish by sharing these secrets with you: -how to understand the fish -how tides affect the fish -how to find and see the fish -what tackle to use and how to use it -how to present the fly -tactics for wade and boat fishing -what NOT to do -hunting for big reds -seatrout, black drum, flounder, and other "distractions" Redfish on the Fly features interviews with these top redfish guides: -Gregg Arnold -Mark Brockhoeft -Bryan Carter -Rick DePaiva -Gary Dubiel -Eric Glass -Greg Hildreth -Dan Kolenich -Rick Laumann -Chuck Naiser -Terry Neal -Jeff Poe -Tuck Scott -Joe Shute -Scott Sommerlatte -Richard Stuhr -Tommy Thompson -Seth Vernon "This is the most definitive work I've seen on shallow water redfish." --Bob Stearns Capt. John Kumiski has been guiding redfish fishermen for over 20 years and touches every page of this book with his wealth of knowledge and experience. This book will make you a better fisherman!.
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