Download or read book Hammered History written by Hassan Sørensen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-05-12 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of humanity, told in your local pub by a sufficiently drunk history geek, highly opinionated and zero f*cks given.

Download or read book Drunk written by Edward Slingerland and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An "entertaining and enlightening" deep dive into the alcohol-soaked origins of civilization—and the evolutionary roots of humanity's appetite for intoxication (Daniel E. Lieberman, author of Exercised). While plenty of entertaining books have been written about the history of alcohol and other intoxicants, none have offered a comprehensive, convincing answer to the basic question of why humans want to get high in the first place. Drunk elegantly cuts through the tangle of urban legends and anecdotal impressions that surround our notions of intoxication to provide the first rigorous, scientifically-grounded explanation for our love of alcohol. Drawing on evidence from archaeology, history, cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology, social psychology, literature, and genetics, Drunk shows that our taste for chemical intoxicants is not an evolutionary mistake, as we are so often told. In fact, intoxication helps solve a number of distinctively human challenges: enhancing creativity, alleviating stress, building trust, and pulling off the miracle of getting fiercely tribal primates to cooperate with strangers. Our desire to get drunk, along with the individual and social benefits provided by drunkenness, played a crucial role in sparking the rise of the first large-scale societies. We would not have civilization without intoxication. From marauding Vikings and bacchanalian orgies to sex-starved fruit flies, blind cave fish, and problem-solving crows, Drunk is packed with fascinating case studies and engaging science, as well as practical takeaways for individuals and communities. The result is a captivating and long overdue investigation into humanity's oldest indulgence—one that explains not only why we want to get drunk, but also how it might actually be good for us to tie one on now and then.

Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer written by Paul M. Gifford and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001-06-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last quarter of the twentieth-century saw a renewed interest in the hammered dulcimer in the United States at the grassroots level as well as from elements of the Folk Revival. This book offers the reader a discussion of the medieval origins of the dulcimer and its subsequent spread under many different names to other parts of the world. Drawing on articles the author has written in English as well as articles by specialists in their own languages, Gifford explains the history and evolution of the instrument. Special attention is paid to the North American tradition from the early 18th-century to the 1970s revival. Drawing from local histories, news clippings, photographs, and interviews, the book examines the playing of the dulcimer and its associated social meanings.

Download or read book Hammered by the Irish written by Harry Browne and published by AK Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How an act of conscience touched hearts and minds, in a moment of popular resistance.

Download or read book The Hammered Dulcimer and Related Instruments written by Evan Stein and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Brewing Techniques written by Lars Marius Garshol and published by Brewers Publications. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient brewing traditions and techniques have been passed generation to generation on farms throughout remote areas of northern Europe. With these traditions facing near extinction, author Lars Marius Garshol set out to explore and document the lost art of brewing using traditional local methods. Equal parts history, cultural anthropology, social science, and travelogue, this book describes brewing and fermentation techniques that are vastly different from modern craft brewing and preserves them for posterity and exploration. Learn about uncovering an unusual strain of yeast, called kveik, which can ferment a batch to completion in just 36 hours. Discover how to make keptinis by baking the mash in the oven. Explore using juniper boughs for various stages of the brewing process. Test your own hand by brewing recipes gleaned from years of travel and research in the farmlands of northern Europe. Meet the brewers and delve into the ingredients that have kept these traditional methods alive. Discover the regional and stylistic differences between farmhouse brewers today and throughout history.

Download or read book A History of All Nations from the Earliest Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Iconographic Encyclopaedia of the Arts and Scien Archaeology History of culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Worlds of Their Own written by Robert J. Schadewald and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-02-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History is written by the winners; including the histories of science and scholarship. Unorthodoxies that flourish at the grassroots are often beneath the contempt of historians. Zetetic astronomy (flat-Earth science) was a household term in Victorian England, but not a single reference to it is found in conventional histories. We ignore such histories at our peril; the modern intelligent design movement is almost a carbon copy of the 19th century flat-Earth movement in its argumentative techniques. When orthodox science finds itself stumped, or a certain segment finds it unpalatable, the unorthodox may rush in to fill the void. The past two decades have brought a surge of interest in the history and philosophy of science. But how do we discern between pseudo and actual science? To fully understand what science is, we must understand what science is not. Written with penetrating insight into the minds of alternative thinkers, this book throws light on the differences between pseudo and actual science. The droll humor that permeates Worlds of Their Own makes it as enjoyable a read as it is enlightening. Despite its focus on unorthodox ideas, Worlds of Their Own is about human nature. Whether they drew their ideas from the Bible or nature, all the pseudoscientists discussed in this book were driven to communicate their truth to the misinformed world. None was afflicted with self-doubt. All defended their truth with similar standards of evidence, modes of reasoning, and methods of scholarship. Their counterparts are legion the blue-collar philosopher who refutes Einstein from his barstool, the preacher who refutes (but cannot define) evolution from his pulpit, the narcissist who promotes quackery courtesy of modern talk shows and infomercials. Each topic discussed in Worlds of Their Own covers a once-popular concept that persists to this day. Numerous works examine or debunk pseudoscientific ideas. Worlds of Their Own is unique in letting unorthodox thinkers speak for themselves. Readers will want to buy the book to learn how such people argued their cases against conventional views. Worlds of Their Own is a timeless book offering humor, substance, and analysis for a mainstream audience. Moreover, it is a unique source book on unorthodox ideas that nearly everyone has heard about but few fully understand. And the source material is rare. For example, the National Union Catalog lists only four U.S. libraries the Library of Congress, New York Public, Yale, and Duke that hold Carpenters One Hundred Proofs That the Earth Is Not a Globe (1885). Bobs own extensive collection of flat-Earth literature as well as his collection of literature advocating various other unorthodoxies was donated to the University of Wisconsin after his death. It is housed there as the Robert Schadewald Collection on Pseudo-Science. This collection consists of 885 books and pamphlets (many from the 19th century) as well as 70 boxes of personal files and collected news clippings. Praise for Bob Schadewald: Perhaps the most important thing that Bob taught me has to do with the striking insights one can gain by first studying the history of one particular kind of crackpot science for example, the flat-Earth movement in past centuries and then realizing how reliable that knowledge can be for gaining insight into a seemingly unrelated pseudoscience of more contemporary times for example, the creation science movement that flourished in Iowa and across the country in recent decades, and is now returning as intelligent design today. Nobody, but nobody could make the case for this more convincingly than Bob Schadewald, and Lois has included some of Bobs best material doing so between the covers of Worlds of Their Own. John W. Patterson.emeritus Materials Science & Engineering, Iowa State University Bob Schadewald was an insightful thinker w

Download or read book The Royal Navy a History from the Earliest Times to Present written by Sir William Laird Clowes and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Short History of Drunkenness written by Mark Forsyth and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshed “An entertaining bar hop though the past 10,000 years.”—The New York Times Book Review Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there’s drink there’s drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty of kings or the relief of peasants. It can be an offering to the ancestors, or a way of marking the end of a day’s work. It can send you to sleep, or send you into battle. Making stops all over the world, A Short History of Drunkenness traces humankind’s love affair with booze from our primate ancestors through to the twentieth century, answering every possible question along the way: What did people drink? How much? Who did the drinking? Of the many possible reasons, why? On the way, learn about the Neolithic Shamans, who drank to communicate with the spirit world (no pun intended), marvel at how Greeks got giddy and Sumerians got sauced, and find out how bars in the Wild West were never quite like in the movies. This is a history of the world at its inebriated best.

Download or read book The Muse of History and the Science of Culture written by Robert L. Carneiro and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-04-30 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is history more than (in Boswell's words) a `chronological series of remarkable events'? Does it have a pattern? Is it fraught with `meaning'? Can we discern its trends? What determines its course? In short, can a substantial and coherent philosophy of history be devised that offers answers to these questions? These issues, which have intrigued -and bedeviled - historians for centuries, are explored in this thoughtful book.

Download or read book A History of the Trade in Tin written by Philip William Flower and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Stealing History written by Roger Atwood and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what's left of the ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them, and thus erasing their historical significance. And it is getting worse. The discovery of the legendary Royal Tombs of Sipan in Peru started an epidemic. Grave robbers scouring the courntryside for tombs--and finding them. Atwood recounts the incredible story of the biggest piece of gold ever found in the Americas, a 2,000-year-old, three-pound masterpiece that cost one looter his life, sent two smugglers to jail, and wrecked lives from Panama to Pennsylvainia. Packed with true stories, this book not only reveals what has been found, but at what cost to both human life and history.

Download or read book Hammered Artistry written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveil the captivating world of metal artistry with "Hammered Artistry," a comprehensive guide that takes you on an inspiring journey through the timeless craft of repoussé metalwork. This eBook offers an enriching exploration tailored for both budding artists and seasoned artisans interested in mastering the delicate dance between hammer and metal. Begin your voyage with a deep dive into the fascinating origins and timeless techniques of repoussé, unfolding from ancient civilizations to its resonance in modern art. Discover the essential materials and tools that form the backbone of this exceptional craft, and learn how innovations in modern equipment are reshaping its future. Embark on a hands-on adventure through meticulously crafted sections that teach basic to advanced techniques, from sheet metal preparation to the creation of intricate reliefs. Learn to weave complex patterns and integrate other metalworking arts into your creations. Expand your skills with rich insights into the cultural significance of repoussé and how it has acted as a powerful narrative tool across different societies. Delve into crucial topics on the preservation and conservation of metal artworks, bolstered by compelling case studies of renowned pieces. Explore the vibrant revival and sustainable practices that ensure the craft's future, all while discovering the tantalizing prospects for contemporary and aspiring repoussé artists. Profiles of renowned repoussé practitioners bring to life the passion and persistence behind this art form, while personal narratives reveal the heartfelt journeys of both newcomers and veterans in the field. From architectural marvels to private collections, understand how repoussé is celebrated and utilized in public and private spaces. Finally, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable resources for learning and teaching repoussé, fostering community and mentorship, and securing the art form’s legacy for future generations. "Hammered Artistry" is not just a book; it's an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where metal breathes life and beauty. Join the ranks of artisans who have shaped history—begin your repoussé journey today with "Hammered Artistry."

Download or read book Hammered written by Kevin Hearne and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in a fabulous urban fantasy series featuring a 2,000 year old Druid, the last of his kind ... magic, ancient gods, plenty of action and a wholly original sense of humour. 'A page-turning and often laugh-out-loud-funny caper through a mix of the modern and the mythic' Ari Marmell, author of THE WARLORD'S LEGACY 'Celtic mythology and an ancient Druid with modern attitude mix it up in the Arizona desert in this witty new fantasy series' Kelly Meding, author of THREE DAYS TO DEAD Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is worse than a blowhard and a bully-he's ruined countless lives and killed scores of innocents. After centuries, Viking vampire Leif Helgarson is ready to get his vengeance, and he's asked his friend Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, to help take down this Norse nightmare. One survival strategy has worked for Atticus for more than two thousand years: stay away from the guy with the lightning bolts. But things are heating up in Atticus's home base of tempe, Arizona. There's a vampire turf war brewing, and Russian demon hunters who call themselves the Hammers of God are running rampant. Despite multiple warnings and portents of dire consequences, Atticus and Leif journey to the Norse plane of Asgard, where they team up with a werewolf, a sorcerer and an army of frost giants for an epic showdown against vicious Valkyries, angry gods and the hammer-wielding thunder thug himself. 'Kevin Hearne breathes new life into old myths, creating a world both eerily familiar and startlingly original' Nicole Peeler, author of TEMPEST RISING