Alan Macfarlane Books

Tying in with the events of INK's next cinematic album, INKED IN BLOOD follows a bullied teen super-fan who’s convinced that her favorite frontman could never have committed the grotesque crimes for which he's now standing trial. But when a well-intentioned show of support backfires, this super-fan finds herself locked in a life-or-death battle against a copycat killer whose depravity makes your favorite slasher films seem tame by comparison. Get your icepicks handy, INK fans--it's going to be a bloodbath!

Adventure Kingdom is back in business! In the second volume of this magical graphic novel series from Epic Originals, Clark and Karoline's plans to run a seemingly normal park are disrupted when a messenger from the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the portal to summon the land's one true hero on a knightly quest . . . With the Iron King safely in exile, the Grand Jerome, Eddie, and the kids reopen Adventure Kingdom with all the magic and none of the mischief. But they soon find themselves back in a world where magic is real and an old foe with a new name has developed a mesmerizing ability to control people's actions. To save Adventure Kingdom from this con artist's clutches, the kids will have face some hard choices about trust, friendship, and what it means to be a hero. Includes a bonus Adventure Kingdom tale!

Alan MacFarlane has studied the parishes of Earls Colne in Essex and Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria, as well as other parishes, and has undertaken anthropological fieldwork in a contemporary community in Nepal. In collaboration with Sarah Harrison and Charles Jardine he has devised a method of collecting, breaking down and then reintegrating historical records in a way which makes it possible to answer some of the sociological, demographic, anthropological, geographical and other questions which interest many people. For the amateur historian or genealogist who wants to know about a village or family, the method makes it possible to find out almost everything that survives in historical documents concerning each person who lived in a village, each plot of land and house.

An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

Emma can't believe her luck when her phone mysteriously reappears after she dropped it in the sea. She thought she'd lost her holiday pictures forever! But when Emma returns home, her phone starts flashing strange underwater images and receiving calls with no sound but crashing waves. Turns out Emma didn't just bring back souvenirs from the beach, but a spirit who is tired of swimming alone . . . In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

Turn Your Color Up at Rainbow High! Retelling a key episode from the hit Rainbow High animated series, this colorful chapter book is the perfect addition to any Rainbow High fan's library. With easy to read text and eye-catching art, these books are ready to share with any young reader at home or in the classroom. These chapter books build confident readers one chapter at a time. These short, fast-paced books are the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read! Rainbow High is a modern fashion doll line that sparks imagination and inspires creativity. With grit, love, action, and moxie, the students of Rainbow High combine their unique creative skills and work together to achieve their unlimited dreams today. Rainbow High encourages individuality, self expression, and passion for creativity. Rainbow High dolls are currently the #1 fashion doll, #1 total doll, and #5 overall toy! With over a billion minutes watched on Netflix and 160+million views on YouTube, Rainbow High is everywhere.

Super Wings is the hit preschool series now airing on Universal Kids and Netflix! The Super Wings are coming in for a landing in this portable, five-book I Can Read box set with a handle and Velcro closure—perfect for airplane rides! Whether they are flying through Kenya, Italy, Canada, Australia, or Amsterdam—the Super Wings team is always up for an adventure. Now young readers can take these soaring adventures with them wherever they go. The books included

The Spectacular Spider-Ham is back and just in TIME to save the past,present, and future in this original graphic novel for youngerreaders!

Animal New Horizons fans will love this all-new full-color Official Activity Book filled with puzzles, mazes, and over 500 stickers starring their favorite characters!Young gamers who love Nintendo's Animal New Horizons can create the island of their dreams, design their own home, and meet lots of different animal residents with this super-interactive activity book. With awesome puzzles and mazes to complete and over 500 stickers, boys and girls ages 5 to 8 will find fun new ways to experience Animal New Horizons with this Official Activity Book!For the past 15 years, Animal Crossing has gained a strong following among devoted fans with continued appeal for kids of all ages. The product line for Animal Crossing includes toys, accessories, and apparel. Animal New Horizons has sold over 10 million copies since its debut in March 2020.

Capitalism is more than an economic system, it is a culture that affects not just the material but also the social, familial and even spiritual bases of existence. This book explores its origins, the conditions that accompanied its birth, and the needs it nurtures and satisfies.

The Origins of English Individualism is about the nature of English society during the five centuries leading up to the Industrial Revolution, and the crucial differences between England and other European nations. Drawing upon detailed studies of English parishes and a growing number of other intensive local studies, as well as diaries, legal treatises and contemporary foreign sources, the author examines the framework of change in England. He suggests that there has been a basic misrepresentation of English history and that this has considerable implications both for our understanding of modern British and American society, and for current theories concerning the preconditions of industrialization.

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham hits the PIG time... in Hollywood!

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (and breakout character from Into the Spider-Verse), arrives in this all-new, original graphic novel for younger readers!

"Beth doesn't really have friends until she meets Lizzie, the girl who's just moved into the flat upstairs. At first it seems like a perfect match. Lizzie likes all the same stuff and wants to hang out constantly. But the friendship turns creepy when Lizzie starts copying Beth's style down to the smallest detail, and Beth can't shake the strange feeling that she's being silently studied. Did Beth find a BFF. . . or something more sinister? In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills."--Provided by publisher

The story of the development of glass and the effects it had on every aspect of culture from astronomy and navigation to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.

In 30 letters addressed to his teenage granddaughter, Mcfarlane, an anthropologist by trade, describes how the world works, reflects on the nature of good and evil and explains where she fits into it all.

Everyone’s favorite ’90s incarnations of the X-Men have returned…but everything is different! Mutantkind is taking a huge leap forward by founding their own nation on the island of Krakoa, guided by Professor X, Magneto, and a mysterious long-lived woman who knows much more than she should. Mutantkind is ready to protect their new homeland from threats of all kinds…but if they knew the truth about the mutant whose secret power of resurrection was the key to it all, would they be so eager to sacrifice everything to defend their founders’ dream? That’s right — the ’90s X-Men are tackling the Krakoan Age thirty years early…and it’s not going to go the way you expect!COLLECTING: X-Men '92: House of XCII (2022) 1-5

"Following the explosive events of the Hellfire Gala, Madelyne Pryor realizes the world needs the X-Men now more than ever. Havok and Gambit have served on the team before...but never one that looks like this! And how does young mutant Carmen Cruz, A.K.A. Gimmick, fall under the Goblin Queen s sway?"--

Takes us on an exploration into the different aspects of Japanese society: from public to intimate. This title uncovers the multi-faceted nature of the country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. It includes religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, and singing.

This book has been awarded the American Sociological Association, Family Section, William J. Goode Award for 1987

“RALPH JOSSELIN was vicar of Earls Colne, Essex from 1641 until his death in 1683 and the Diary which he kept during this period is now published for the first time in its entirety. The Diary ranges over a variety of topics from sin and disease, dreams and money, to millenarianism and the Civil War, and gives an invaluable picture of day to day life in seventeenth-century rural England. From Josselin’s own preoccupations, both religious and worldly, a sympathetic and entirely human figure emerges.In this third volume in the British Academy’s new series of Records of Social and Economic History a detailed personal record reveals the demographic and sociological problems to which many historians are now paying attention. As well as providing original material for a description of the social characteristics of a previous age, the Diary can claim to be a fuller and more intimate record than any other single surviving source enabling us to probe a long-vanished mental world.” - Publisher

A historically reconstructed detective story, The Justice and the Mare′s Ale is a case study brought alive by documents, through which readers can explore the way in which law worked in practice in late - seventeenth century northern England and the ways in which criminal law and ordinary life intersected during that period. It is as gripping as a detective story. Actually Alan Macfarlane′s new book is a true detective story, set in the Westmorland in the 1680′s.′ New Society It is an extraordinary story very well told, largely in the words of the original depositions and other papers in the public records and in the extensive Fleming archive.′ London Review of Books

Alan Macfarlane is Emeritus Professor of Anthropological Science at the University of Cambridge, a Life Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge and Fellow of the British Academy. He has published more than forty books, including more than a dozen on the English.Alan Macfarlane writes as both an insider (British parents, brought up and educated and living in England, working on English history), and as an outsider (five-eighths Scots, working as an anthropologist in Nepal, Japan and China).The book explains very simply some of the key features that those who wish to understand the English might like to know about, and what has caused some of the special nature of the English. It is a companion to ‘Understanding the English, A personal A-Z’.

The book features a series of interviews with renowned social and cultural anthropologists Jack Goody, Clifford Geertz, and Philippe Descola, offering insights into their influential thoughts and contributions to the field. Conducted by esteemed social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane, these conversations delve into their creative processes, key theories, and the impact of their work on understanding culture and society. This collection provides a unique perspective on the lives and intellectual journeys of three prominent figures in anthropology.

The book features a series of insightful interviews with renowned economic historians Eric Hobsbawm, Barry Supple, and Gareth Stedman Jones, offering a deep exploration of poverty and wealth through their perspectives. Conducted by distinguished social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane, these discussions delve into the historical and social contexts that shape economic understanding, providing readers with a rich analysis of the complexities surrounding wealth and poverty.

The book explores the evolution of English historical records from 1200 to 1800, highlighting their significance and the various forms they took throughout this period. It examines how these records reflect societal changes, governance, and cultural developments, providing insights into the historical context of England. Readers will gain an understanding of the methodologies used in historical documentation and the impact of these records on contemporary interpretations of English history.

The book features interviews with three prominent British lawyers and judges, providing insights into the legal system through their personal experiences and perspectives. Conducted by renowned social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane, these discussions delve into the intricacies of law and justice, offering a unique glimpse into the professional lives and thoughts of influential figures in the legal field.

The book features a series of interviews with notable individuals, showcasing their insights and experiences. Conducted by Professor Alan Macfarlane, a prominent British social anthropologist and historian, these conversations delve into the creative processes and personal narratives of the interviewees. Filmed over several years, the interviews are part of the "Creative Lives and Works" series, highlighting the intersection of creativity and life experiences.

The collection features insightful interviews with three prominent social and cultural historians, showcasing their creative processes and contributions to the field. Conducted by renowned social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane, these conversations delve into the lives and works of these historians, offering a unique perspective on their influences and the evolution of their ideas. Through these dialogues, readers gain an understanding of the interplay between personal experiences and historical scholarship.

The book features a series of interviews with prominent historians Christopher Bayly, Richard Rathbone, and Richard Drayton, conducted by renowned social anthropologist Alan Macfarlane. It delves into their insights and perspectives on imperial and global history, offering a unique exploration of their contributions to the field. Through these conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of historical narratives and the complexities of historical interpretation.

Featuring a series of interviews, this volume highlights the insights of two prominent physiologists and a vision scientist, showcasing their contributions to the field. Conducted by renowned social anthropologist and historian Professor Alan Macfarlane, the book continues a series that delves into the thoughts and experiences of influential figures in science. It offers a unique perspective on their work and the impact of their research on understanding human physiology and vision.

An awesome Batman (TM) activity book packed with over 500 stickers!Swing into the crime-fighting world of Batman with this awesome full-color activity book that features over 500 stickers of Batman, Robin, The Joker, the Batmobile, and more! Solve puzzles and mazes, help the Cape Crusader design new tech and outfits, and create cool action-packed scene. With Batman, his friends and foes, and all his tech, it's hours of fun for fans of the Caped Crusader ages 3 to 7!

Screech! Some major interference is coming through on Walden's hearing aid. But it's not the local radio station - it's a cry for help from the alien colonists called Arrok! Their home has been blasted apart by an asteroid.

Creative Lives and Works is a collection of interviews conducted by one of England's leading social anthropologists and historians, Alan Macfarlane. The current volume is on three foremost historians of science, Lisa Jardine, Jean Michel Massing and Simon Schaffer.

Andy isn't excited for camp. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to the legends after all...In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

Saturn is famous for its rings. This very windy planet has another claim to fame, it has the most moons of all eight planets! Discover more amazing facts about the sixth planet in the solar system!

Animals in Barnyard Meadows are glued to their phones. But Little Red Hen doesn't just want to watch internet videos. She wants to make them too! Unfortunately, her friends aren't eager to put in the hard work of creating an online baking show. When each step of the process reveals the wild side of their quiet town, will Red's friends realize all the fun they're missing, and can the hen become a video star? In this Far Out Fables adventure, "The Little Red Hen" is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!

The 90s X-Men return - reborn into the Krakoan age 30 years early! Feared and hated by the world at large, mutants have always needed Professor X and his X-Men to fight their cause. Now, the world has changed. Mutantkind has its own island nation Krakoa, and thanks to the secret of the resurrection protocols, they're stronger than ever. And when they're facing challenges that include power-mad global mega-corporations and hi-tech mutant hunting robots from the future, they're going to need all the help they can get! Reprinting X-Men '92: House of XCII #1-5.

Are you up to the challenge? Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-color activity book based on the classic Nintendo® franchise,The Legend of ZeldaTM ! Fans of The Legend of ZeldaTM series will love this full-color activity book featuring Link, Princess Zelda, and their adventures in Hyrule. With tons of epic word searches, memory games, search and find puzzles and boss mazes, The Legend of Zelda fans of all ages will love this super-interactive book! From its North American debut in 1987, The Legend of Zelda series of games has earned a well-deserved reputation for capturing the hearts and imaginations of players. The art design and mood differs greatly across each title, but they unite to tell the story of the main protagonist, Link, as he battles against all obstacles to prevent evil from consuming the land.

"The world has changed for Spider-Woman! The Web of Life and Destiny restored Jessica Drew's existence, but Carol Danvers and the precognitive Madame Web can tell something is different. Where is Spider-Woman's infant son, Gerry?! Meanwhile, the Viper has engineered a deadly union between Hydra and Diamondback that's about to tear the city apart - and bring forth a new foe powerful enough to destroy New York while burning Spider-Woman's world to the ground! As a Gang War rages and Spider-Man reaches out to recruit Jess to a new team, Spider-Woman digs into the shadowy corners of her past while pursuing her own very personal agenda. She may be lost in darkness, but she won't be fighting alone. Not when her best friend is Captain Marvel! " --

Spider-ist einer der größten Helden von New York, aber um es mit Schurken wie Rhino aufzunehmen, braucht er die Hilfe seiner erstaunlichen Freunde. Mit Superhelden wie Iron Man, Shang-Chi und anderen an seiner Seite kann Spidey jeder Gefahr begegnen und New York beschützen!