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David Lane

    David Christopher Lane è uno studioso il cui lavoro si addentra nel complesso mondo dei nuovi movimenti religiosi. È noto per l'esame critico delle origini di questi gruppi e delle narrazioni che circondano i loro fondatori, spesso scoprendo storie finora inedite. Lane ha anche svolto un ruolo chiave nell'introdurre gli insegnamenti di un esponente indiano del Surat Shabd Yoga a un pubblico più ampio. La sua ricerca offre ai lettori una comprensione più profonda dei movimenti spirituali e delle loro filosofie fondamentali.

    Into the Heart of the Mafia
    Other End of the Needle
    The Quiet Evolution
    The Sound Current Tradition
    Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives
    L'ombra del potere
    • This bold new book offers an exhaustive diagnosis of global capitalism. Proposing a novel system of economic and political coordination based on a combination of market socialism and state planning, it offers crucial insights for thinking about alternatives to capitalism.

      Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives2024
    • Luna Blanca

      • 42pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      The narrative revolves around the mysterious figure of Luna Blanca, who appears to follow and observe the protagonist. This intriguing presence raises questions about perception and reality, inviting readers to explore themes of awareness and the unseen forces that may influence our lives. The story promises a blend of suspense and introspection as it delves into the connection between the character and Luna Blanca, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences of being watched or guided by unseen entities.

      Luna Blanca2023
    • The Socialist Industrial State

      Towards a Political Sociology of State Socialism

      • 228pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the state-socialist system, this book analyzes the Soviet Union as a primary example of Marxism-Leninism in practice. It explores the interplay between the ideology's goals and values and the unique institutions that emerged, alongside the economic and political structures that defined the era. The examination provides insights into how these elements shaped the development of a socialist industrial state.

      The Socialist Industrial State2023
    • The story centers on Orpheus, a grieving poet-king who isolates himself in nature after losing his wife, Eurydice, to the Underworld. Despite Apollo's pleas to return to his former life and share heroic tales, Orpheus remains steadfast in his sorrow. His rejection of Dionysus and the Maenads, who seek to draw him into their wild revelry, leads to a tragic confrontation. Dionysus, angered by Orpheus's disdain, orchestrates a revenge that transcends the original myth, exploring themes of loss, obsession, and the consequences of defiance.

      The Tragedy of Orpheus and the Maenads (and A Young Poet's Elegy to the Court of God)2023
    • Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives

      From Social Democracy to State Capitalisms

      • 334pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The book provides a comprehensive analysis of global capitalism since the 2007 economic crisis, highlighting its shortcomings in delivering sustainable growth. David Lane explores the allure of neoliberal capitalism through various theoretical perspectives and evaluates reform proposals, including state socialism and social democratic corporatism. He envisions a future economic system that blends market socialism with state planning, offering valuable insights for scholars seeking alternatives to traditional capitalist structures.

      Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives2023
      4,5
    • I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions

      A True Story of Christmas

      • 68pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      Curiosity drives the protagonist, leading to a near disaster one Christmas. Through a series of questions and misadventures, the narrator learns about the reality of Santa Claus and the importance of understanding the magic of the holiday. This story explores themes of wonder, the consequences of curiosity, and the spirit of Christmas, capturing the essence of childhood innocence and the joy of discovery.

      I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions2022
      2,7
    • Today there are a number of new religious movements that have made listening to the inner sound current a cornerstone of their teachings. In this study we provide a historical and comprehensive overview of these movements and how they have incorporated listening to the inner sound as part of their spiritual discipline.

      The Sound Current Tradition2022
      4,5
    • Twinkle Time Machine for String Trio

      • 999pagine
      • 35 ore di lettura

      This arrangement transforms Twinkle as if written in the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th-century and Jazz Eras. It is perfect for demonstrations of string instruments or recruiting concerts. Performers may choose to add narration between the variations, to explain the history behind the music. Entertaining as well as educational, Twinkle Time Machine works as a stand-alone concert piece.

      Twinkle Time Machine for String Trio2021
    • The Detailed Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for Beginners

      Great Guide to Cook Low-Fat and Oil-Free Crispy Meals with 500 Fast & Fresh Recipes

      • 142pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Featuring 500 quick and healthy recipes, this cookbook is designed for beginners looking to master the Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven. It emphasizes low-fat and oil-free cooking methods, allowing readers to prepare crispy and delicious meals without compromising on flavor. With clear instructions and a variety of dishes, it serves as a comprehensive guide to making healthier choices in the kitchen while enjoying the benefits of air frying.

      The Detailed Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for Beginners2020
    • Featuring a comprehensive collection of 500 recipes, this cookbook is designed for beginners looking to create low-fat and oil-free meals using the Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven. It emphasizes healthy cooking without sacrificing flavor, offering a variety of quick and fresh meal options. The guide includes tips and techniques to maximize the air fryer's potential, making it an essential resource for those seeking to enjoy crispy, delicious dishes while maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

      The Detailed Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for Beginners2020
    • Other End of the Needle

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The Other End of the Needle demonstrates that tattooing is more complex than simply the tattoos that people wear. Using qualitative data and an accessible writing style, sociologist Dave Lane explains the complexity of tattoo work as a type of social activity. His central argument is that tattooing is a social world, where people must be socialized, manage a system of stratification, create spaces conducive for labor, develop sets of beliefs and values, struggle to retain control over their tools, and contend with changes that in turn affect their labor. Earlier research has examined tattoos and their meanings.Yet, Lane notes, prior research has focused almost exclusively on the tattoos—the outcome of an intricate social process—and have ignored the significance of tattoo workers themselves. "Tattooists," as Lane dubs them, make decisions, but they work within a social world that constrains and shapes the outcome of their labor—the tattoo. The goal of this book is to help readers understand the world of tattoo work as an intricate and nuanced form of work. Lane ultimately asks new questions about the social processes occurring prior to the tattoo’s existence. 

      Other End of the Needle2020
      4,0
    • Harry Curtis was, with doubt, the greatest manager in the history of Brentford Football Club. Leading the club for 23 years, he took the team from the third tier to the pinnacle of English football, as well as a Wembley final in 1942.

      Harry Curtis2020
    • Contemporary British Drama

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      This book offers an extended analysis of writers and theatre companies in Britain since 1995, and explores them alongside recent cultural, social and political developments. Referencing well-known practitioners from modern theatre, this book is an excellent introduction to how contemporary drama is made and analysed.

      Contemporary British Drama2010
      3,9
    • Into the Heart of the Mafia

      • 261pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Lane shows how globalisation has transformed the Mafia into more than simply a local phenomenon. It describes in painful detail the daily accommodation to Mafia pressure endured by priests, politicians and prosecutors, businessmen, trade unionists and ordinary citizens. At the same time he incorporates a portrait of the South's long and tumultuous history and powerful flavours to provide a richly coloured portrait of a European region under siege.

      Into the Heart of the Mafia2010
      4,0
    • L'ombra del potere

      • 402pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      L’ombra del potere racconta la carriera dell’uomo più ricco d’Italia. Un libro sconvolgente che parla di politica, affari, corruzione e mafia. «Il libro - sobrio, preciso e meticolosamente documentato - è ricco di fatti talmente straordinari e inquietanti che, se l’autore non avesse una conoscenza così approfondita dell’Italia, risulterebbero incredibili. L’ombra del potere è di piacevole lettura e di grande impatto». Caroline Moorehead, “Spectator” «Quanto di più convincente io abbia letto sulla preoccupante condizione dell’odierna democrazia italiana». John Dickie, “Literary Review” «Tutta l’Europa dovrebbe riflettere seriamente su quanto sta avvenendo alla democrazia nell’Italia di Berlusconi». Joseph Farrell, “Sunday Herald”

      L'ombra del potere2005
      3,6