Daughters are Diamonds: Honour, Shame & Seclusion - A South African Perspective    by Shafinaaz Hassim
Price: Free! 41790 words. Language: English. Published on March 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Gender studies.
'Daughters are Diamonds' is a groundbreaking study on the objectification of women in honour-bound, traditionalist societies. The study asks questions about the failures of democracy in protecting minority rights, especially those with regard to women. It looks in particular at the case study of Indian Muslim women in South Africa.

Masculinity in Tolkien    by Melanie Rost
Price: $2.99 USD. 36240 words. Language: English. Published on March 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Gender studies.
In Masculinity in Tolkien, Rost argues that despite Tolkien's often conservative views when it comes to sex and gender, a closer look at how masculinity is performed in his works actually shows the social criticism hidden within, the rejection of the heroic code and the search for a hero and a masculinity which is built on love and loyalty, not the excess of courage and pride of heroic poetry.

Becoming a Change Artist    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 42700 words. Language: English. Published on March 15, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Social psychology.
(4.00 from 3 reviews)
In Volume 7 of the highly acclaimed Quality Software series, Gerald M. Weinberg illustrates how skilled people (Change Artists) work to create a supportive environment for software engineering —an environment in which your organization can realize long-lasting gains in quality and productivity by learning the artistry of managing change.

Manifesto for a Species: Our Own    by Lee Doran
Price: $0.99 USD. 9270 words. Language: English. Published on March 10, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Global society studies.
This book explores why humanity, the human species, could be on the road to extinction. What is it about the species' own behavior that has put it on this path? What features of the human mind and body, as well as our life in groups, define this journey? How might we think and act differently to prevent or slow the descent into the almost unimaginable levels of suffering such a trip imply?

Goddess in the Grass: Serpentine Mythology and the Great Goddess    by Linda Foubister
Price: $4.99 USD. 74140 words. Language: English. Published on March 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Mythology, folklore and legend.
The serpent – is it a symbol of evil or a form of the life-renewing Great Goddess? This fascinating investigation unlocks the archetype of the Serpent Goddess that lies hidden in the world's myths, fairy tales, and images. This updated edition includes additions to the dictionary of over 125 forms of the Serpent Goddess.

The Pocket Coconut Bible    by Richard Crasta
You set the price! 11290 words. Language: English. Published on March 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Ethnic studies.
Don't Leave Asia or Africa Without It! This e-book provides the Essential Guide to Success in the Western World. Here, "The Twelve Commandments of Impressing the Whites" from "Impressing the Whites" have increased to 15. Reviewers praised the original book as "courageous" and "going where no man has gone before. Now with 3 popular blog posts added to it.

Justice Without Trial: Law Enforcement in Democratic Society    by Jerome H. Skolnick
Price: $8.99 USD. 139110 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on March 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Criminology.
New Fourth Edition of the acclaimed and foundational study of police culture and practice, political accountability, application of and obedience to the rule of law in stops and arrests, and the dilemma of law versus order in free societies--by a renowned sociologist using innovative and influential observation research techniques. With new Preface by the author and new Foreword by Candace McCoy.

The Great Australian Housing Rip Off    by O-O Happiness
Price: $2.99 USD. 2140 words. Language: English. Published on March 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology / Urban.
Once upon a time Australia was a housing paradise, awash with cheap, affordable homes. Over the past generation things have changed and now Australia has the most overpriced housing market, has the least affordable housing on the planet and there is a time bomb ticking away that is set to explode on the Australian economy. Whose fault is it? Is there a solution? For the price of a coffee, read on.

Los ángeles del olvido    by Rose Marie Tapia
Price: $4.99 USD. 35110 words. Language: Spanish. Published on February 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Social psychology.
Rose Marie Tapia carga su pluma con la intención de hallar respuestas a las preguntas más repetidas en la sociedad de hoy y nos entrega, igual que lo ha hecho en sus obras anteriores, un texto que busca abrirse paso entre ese conjunto de dudas para poner en claro cuáles son los caminos que debe tomar la humanidad a la hora de sanar sus heridas más profundas.

An Overview of Organizational Culture: Finding the Hidden Key to Successful Change    by Woodrow Sears
Price: $1.99 USD. 4240 words. Language: English. Published on February 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Social Science » Social psychology.
Culture is the stuff that makes behavior predictable. Like fish being the last to discover water, people often attempt to change work processes and routines without first examining the culture that holds existing patterns in place. Failure happens! Anywhere people congregate, cultures exist and resist change. The issues discussed here provide insights to enhance your success in managing change.`