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| Author | : Radwa Ashour |
| Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 2007-11-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780292717527 |
Set in the late nineteenth century on a mythical island off the coast of Yemen, Radwa Ashour's Siraaj: An Arab Tale tells the poignant story of a mother and son as they are drawn inextricably into a revolt against their island's despotic sultan. Amina, a baker in the sultan's palace, anxiously awaits her son's return from a long voyage at sea, fearful that the sea has claimed Saïd just as it did his father and grandfather. Saïd, left behind in Alexandria by his ship as the British navy begins an attack on the city, slowly begins to make his way home, witnessing British colonial oppression along the way. Saïd's return brings Amina only a short-lived peace. The lessons he learned from the Egyptians' struggle against the British have radicalized him. When Saïd learns the island's slave population is planning a revolt against the sultan's tyrannical rule, both he and Amina are soon drawn in. Beautifully rendered from Arabic into English by Barbara Romaine, Radwa Ashour's novella speaks of the unity that develops among varied peoples as they struggle against a common oppressor and illuminates the rich cultures of both the Arab and African inhabitants of the island. Sub-Saharan African culture is a subject addressed by few Arabic novelists, and Radwa Ashour's novella does much to fill that void.
| Author | : Michael York |
| Publisher | : NYU Press |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2005-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0814797083 |
In Pagan Theology, Michael York situates Paganism—one of the fastest-growing spiritual orientations in the West—as a world religion. He provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of Paganism's theological perspective and practice. He demonstrates it to be a viable and distinguishable spiritual perspective found around the world today in such forms as Chinese folk religion, Shinto, tribal religions, and neo-Paganism in the West. While adherents to many of these traditions do not use the word “pagan” to describe their beliefs or practices, York contends that there is an identifiable position possessing characteristics and understandings in common for which the label “pagan” is appropriate. After outlining these characteristics, he examines many of the world's major religions to explore religious behaviors in other religions which are not themselves pagan, but which have pagan elements. In the course of examining such behavior, York provides rich and lively descriptions of religions in action, including Buddhism and Hinduism. Pagan Theology claims Paganism’s place as a world religion, situating it as a religion, a behavior, and a theology.
| Author | : David Joseph Charpentier |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2024-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1496238079 |
A teacher and mentor to students at St. Labre Indian School, David Joseph Charpentier details the joys, dangers, and complexities of life on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in this thoughtful tribute to one of his more memorable students, Maurice Prairie Chief.
| Author | : Roald Knutsen |
| Publisher | : Global Oriental |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2011-08-15 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9004218025 |
This fully illustrated volume, including an eight-page colour-plate section, is the first in-depth study in English to examine the warrior and shamanic characteristics and significance of tengu in the martial art culture (bugei) of Muromachi Japan (1336-1573). According to Roald Knutsen, who is widely known for his writings on the samurai tradition, prompting his life-long study of tengu – the part-human, part-animal creatures – was the early discovery that the tengu of the Muromachi period were interacting with the deadly serious bugei masters teaching the arts of war. Here were beings who did not conform to the comic, goblin-like creatures of common folklore and were not the creations of the Buddhist priests intent on demonizing that which they did not understand and could not control. As this study shows, the part-hidden tengu under review passed on and taught the clearest theory of tactics and strategy to bushi of the highest calibre, the absorption and mastery of which often decided if the warrior and his clan lived or were annihilated on the all-too-frequent killing grounds of the Muromachi age. Tengu will be widely welcomed in many contexts including studies relating to martial arts, religion and folklore, shamanism and mythology, and the social and military history of Japan.
| Author | : Peter Bodo |
| Publisher | : Aurum |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2015-05-28 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1781313962 |
Early in July of 2015, tennis will celebrate the 40th anniversary of what might be the greatest upset in the annals of tennis. There have been other key matches in which the disparity between the favourite and the victorious underdog may have been more pronounced by standards of the sport. But none has been more resonant, or flush with meaning and contrasts. For this was not just a contest between a mercurial, seemingly unstoppable prodigy and an undemonstrative veteran, it also embodied a clash of values in a rapidly changing world, and in the sport itself. This is the story of two tennis greats lives, from the local park courts of their boyhood to the summer of 1975 an this most resonant of Wimbledon finals, which Ashe won to become the first black male Champion. However, like the best sports books written, this is much more than a just a story about one match, but a metaphor for a changing world, the end of an era and a last triumph for the passing guard.
| Author | : Brigitte L. Nacos |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2024-02-06 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 023156029X |
How did the United States descend into crisis, with institutions frayed, political violence mounting, and democracy itself in peril? This timely book identifies how the Tea Party and its extremist narratives laid the groundwork for the rise of Donald Trump, his MAGA movement, and the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol. Brigitte L. Nacos, Yaeli Bloch-Elkon, and Robert Y. Shapiro trace the escalation of a strain of extremist rhetoric in right-wing political discourse after the inauguration of Barack Obama. Drawing on extensive and in-depth analysis of political communication in both traditional media and online spaces, they demonstrate how the dominant rhetorical styles of the Trump era were pioneered by the Tea Party. A backlash to the election of the first Black president, this reactionary social movement deployed violent language and spread anti-Obama paranoia, with the assistance of media insiders, GOP leaders, and conservative advocacy groups. Donald Trump rose to political prominence by hitching himself to the “birther” racist conspiracy theory, espoused by many Tea Partiers, and drew from their aggressive and hyperpartisan repertoire. Ultimately, this book shows, the increasingly violent rhetoric of right-wing extremists spilled over into real-world political violence. Revealing the path the Tea Party blazed to Trump and the insurrectionists, Hate Speech and Political Violence provides timely new insights into the threats facing American democracy.
| Author | : Jørgen Rune |
| Publisher | : Archway Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 2018-07-13 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1480864781 |
It's daunting. Its fearful. It's scary. Its liberating. It's galvanizing. Its motivating. It's unlike any experience anyone can ever plan for, or properly execute. It's far more easily said than done. It's divorce. If youre going through it, you may feel alienated and ostracized. Sometimes, you may feel as though you're being judged by others who still have their family units intact. As you're in its midst, it might seem like the end, but its really the stepping stone to a new beginning! Packed with promise, providence, and divine potential. While bouncing back is not always easy, walking through the struggle with someone who has been there can help you redefine yourself. Jorgen Rune takes readers through the emotional roller-coaster of the process from shock and pain, to facing reality, rebuilding a life, dating, and growing from the process. He'll engage your emotions and inspire you to examine where you've been, and more importantly, where you're headed in The Scarlet Letter D.
| Author | : Rabia Gale |
| Publisher | : Rabia Gale |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The mages of old saved their world, but left it in eternal darkness. Now it’s time to bring back the light. After two years of training his magical gifts, Rafe returns home to a land wracked by war. Desperate states struggle to protect their resources of luminous quartz. Magic pulses and earthquakes devastate a world on the brink of extinction. Rafe’s old enemy Karzov has gathered a band of prodigies obedient to his will. He seeks the power of the ancient mages for an audacious and sinister purpose. It’s up to Rafe and his ally, Isabella, to stop him—and undo the mistakes of the past to put their world right again.
| Author | : Joseph Volpe |
| Publisher | : Alfred A. Knopf |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Opera producers and directors |
| ISBN | : 0307262855 |
On the occasion of his retirement from The Metropolitan Opera--where, as general manager since 1990, he was New York's most powerful and outspoken culture czar--Volpe gives an incomparable, behind-the-scenes look at this grandest of grand opera companies.
| Author | : Frank Turek |
| Publisher | : NavPress |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2014-12-18 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1612918042 |
What if the core arguments for atheism reveal that God actually exists? With a rising dependence on science and rational thought in today’s culture, religion is often dismissed as “outdated” or “illogical” and atheism is gaining a wider audience. But award-winning author Dr. Frank Turek provides a strong case for how atheists steal logic, reasoning, evidence and science from God in order to support their claims. A result of careful study, Stealing from God exposes the intellectual crimes atheists are committing by taking a closer look at: Causality—how did the universe originate? Reason—what does atheism mean for truth? Information & Intentionality—God’s signature in creation Morality—objective morality without God Evil—is evil a contradiction for atheism? Science—how theism makes science possible And a powerful 4-point case for Christianity No matter your stance on religion or atheism, this book will prove a thought-provoking and compelling read. With clear, well-researched arguments, Stealing from God is a refreshing resource to bolster your faith, help you engage with those who disagree, and open your eyes to the truth of religion and atheism. “An unassailable case for the truth of Christianity.” —Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author “Provides powerful and clear answers to questions of enduring importance for every thinking person.” —Dr. John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University “Will change the way you think about the world and equip you to defend what you believe.” —J. Warner Wallace, author of Cold-Case Christianity
