Hedonizing Technologies: Paths to Pleasure in Hobbies and Leisure

Rachel P. Maines's latest work examines the rise of hobbies and leisure activities in Western culture from antiquity to the present day. As technologies are "hedonized," consumers find increasing pleasure in the hobbies' associated tools, methods, and instructional literature.

Afghans on the Double

A wonderful collection of favorite crocheted afghans from Leisure Arts instruction leaflets quot;Make Every Day Specialquot; and quot;Leisure Arts the Magazine.quot; Includes over 50 full-color photos of designs, complete instructions, a variety of afghan designs, and more.

Good Times - July/August 2010

Good Times, the Canadian Magazine for Successful Retirement, helps you plan for and make the most of this special time of life. Good Times is a lifestyle magazine with writers who share your concerns, dreams and love of fun.

East Coast Living - Summer 2010

As the only homes magazine in our region, East Coast Living is all about inspiring home life in Atlantic Canada. Our magazine provides Atlantic Canadian homeowners with information and ideas on gardening, cooking, entertaining, home design and décor. We also showcase some of our region’s most beautifully renovated, designed and decorated homes in each issue.

Natural Home - July/August 2010

Natural Home is the authority on sustainable home design and materials, earth-friendly decor and natural lifestyles. Since 1999, health-conscious, environmentally concerned consumers have turned to Natural Home for information, advice and inspiration to create beautiful, earth-friendly living spaces.