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| Author | : Mimi Herbert |
| Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : |
"Indonesia's wayang golek puppet theater is among the world's oldest and richest puppetry traditions, contemporary with Japanese Noh drama and the mystery plays of Europe. The puppet masters, many of whom trace their skills back through seven or eight generations, are extraordinary artists. Some are shamans, and many are charismatic performers. The master carvers who create these three-dimensional wooden puppets boast similarly impressive genealogies, and their work draws equally on ancient mystical practices. As the puppet master Tizar Purbaya once explained, "The wayang puppet is not a doll. It follows the dalang [puppet master], but the dalang must also follow it. He gives it soul and it, in return, gives life to him."" "Voices of the Puppet Masters is based on five years of intensive research in Indonesia, including hundreds of hours of discussions and interviews with puppet masters and craftsmen. The author and her Indonesian collaborator visited the artists in their homes, in villages scattered across the length and breadth of Java, attending performances, and even participating in an exorcism ceremony. These performances typically last for many hours, sometimes through the night - theatrical extravaganzas blending religious mysticism with all of the frailties and strengths of the human condition, accompanied by song and a gamelan orchestra"--Publisher's description.
| Author | : Philip Willan |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0595246974 |
The CIA has been accused of a massive intelligence failure in the run-up to the 9/11 attacks -- the result, it is said, of a moralistic and bureaucratic approach to information-gathering. But the CIA's spies had few qualms when it came to cultivating terrorist organisations and interfering in the internal politics of Cold War Italy. Puppetmasters reveals how US intelligence services exploited the P2 masonic lodge to prop up friendly Christian Democrat-dominated governments and counter the growing political influence of the Italian Communist Party. It was a ruthless strategy involving coup plots, right wing terrorist bombings and the manipulation of the Red Brigades. And it gave Italy one of the bloodiest and most protracted periods of terrorist violence ever seen in a modern, industrialised society.
| Author | : Emile van der Does de Willebois |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2011-11-01 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0821388967 |
This report examines the use of these entities in nearly all cases of corruption. It builds upon case law, interviews with investigators, corporate registries and financial institutions and a 'mystery shopping' exercise to provide evidence of this criminal practice.
| Author | : Ben Romen |
| Publisher | : Trafford Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2011-09-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1426979037 |
Annie and I are expecting our first grandchild in May. We were married six months after she told me her story. I dont know what happened to Leo or Joe. I hope I never know. I am still working as a welder in the oil construction business, but these days I work only on land where I can have my family near me. When one refinery is completed we move on to the next new job. We are called travelers, tramp workers in the industrial construction business. We move from job to job and travel all over the world. We get to see a lot of interesting places that other people only read about. It is not a glamorous life, but it is an honest one. We sleep well. This story can now be told. All the lead characters are dead. How can you know if its true? All you can do is trust me. We dedicate this, their story, to them. To John, who wants us to know who really is responsible for his murder. To Joe, who wants us to know that he was not impotent to avenge the murder of his wife when no one else would or could. To Marilyn, who wants us to know that she did not commit suicide and that her Joe always was her champion. Ben Romen
| Author | : Johan Sparr |
| Publisher | : Johan Sparr |
| Total Pages | : 796 |
| Release | : 2024-08-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Magic. Mystery. Rebellion. In the shadowy corners of Victorian London, William Blackwood, a dedicated investigator, and Olivia Hawthorn, a resilient empath, face an unprecedented threat. Together, they delve into a web of mysterious empath incidents, each more perilous than the last. As the gas-lit streets whisper secrets, they uncover a sinister plot to seize the powerful Heart of Empathy. With the city’s fate hanging in the balance, William and Olivia navigate through dark magic and complex alliances. Their journey leads them to confront Ethan Bates, a manipulative leader whose ambitions threaten to unravel the very fabric of time. Will their combined powers of magic, courage, and empathy be enough to save London, or will the city succumb to chaos? 'The Near Voice of Empathy' is the thrilling second novel in Johan Sparr's StainedSteam Saga. If you crave atmospheric, dark, and mystical tales, then you'll love Johan Sparr's gripping adventure. Uncover the secrets of empathy today.
| Author | : Rick Ryan |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1796061565 |
This is the story of Mike Ridley and the experiences he encounters in less than one year's period of time, from the fall of 1979 to the summer of 1980---some strange, some surreal, some more terrifying than any soul could ever imagine, including the culmination of his ten-year-long descent into the clutches of madness.
| Author | : E. Gomel |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2014-06-24 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1137367636 |
Science Fiction, Alien Encounters, and the Ethics of Posthumanism offers a typology of alien encounters and addresses a range of texts including classic novels of alien encounter by H.G. Wells and Robert Heinlein; recent blockbusters by Greg Bear, Octavia Butler and Sheri Tepper; and experimental science fiction by Peter Watts and Housuke Nojiri.
| Author | : Jesús B. Vilches |
| Publisher | : Jesús B. Vilches |
| Total Pages | : 683 |
| Release | : 2024-09-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
A world where humans are exterminated. A land where any contact with them is a death sentence is surely the worst place to wake up... especially if it is not your world. Now fanaticism is spreading and the gods have been eclipsed by the Church of Kallah. Her hosts are everywhere. Her armies control everything. An ancient litany hides mysteries that others have tried to solve. Among its verses seems to lie an ancient oracle. Perhaps a warning, perhaps a solution. Nothing is as it seems. The Keeper of Knowledge craves the answers, but the Cult of Kallah has made powerful allies and is pursuing them as well. It was said that no one could change the course of history... but history has changed... and this is only the beginning Immerse yourself in the vast universe of J. Vilches. Bloody characters, epic in its purest form, gripping lyricism and a ferocious rhythm in the service of one of the most promising epic sagas written in Spanish. You won't read anything like it for a long time. This is the story that hundreds of fans in Spain have fallen in love with, now in English. The Jade Oracle Saga is the English translation-adaptation of the epic saga proposed by the Spanish writer J. Vilches "La Flor de Jade". A work that combines elements of the old school with the powerful and rich prose of its author. A long and profound saga that will leave no one indifferent. The Jade Oracle Saga is not just a translation of the original work, it has been designed for an English-speaking audience, with scenes and dialogues altered, characters adapted and a host of changes and adaptations made to give the English reader the same impact as the original in Spanish. The author and the translator have worked side by side to give this work a special personality that has managed to attract the attention of more than half a million readers in Spanish on the other side of the world.
| Author | : Patrick W. Carr |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2013-02-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1441261028 |
2014 Carol Award Winner for Speculative The Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of Stones In the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, Errol soon learns he's joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom. Protected for millennia by the heirs of the first king, the kingdom's dynasty nears its end and the selection of the new king begins--but in secret and shadow. As danger mounts, Errol must leave behind the stains and griefs of the past, learn to fight, and discover who is hunting him and his companions and how far they will go to stop the reading of the stones. "With an engaging, imaginative world that bristles with danger, characters that keep you guessing, and a story that sticks with you, A Cast of Stones will keep you devouring pages until the very end. I highly recommend it!" --John W. Otte, author of Failstate "Carr's debut, the first in a series, is assured and up-tempo, with much to enjoy in characterization and description--not least the homely, life-as-lived details." -Publishers Weekly This fast-paced fantasy debut set in a medieval world is a winner. Both main and secondary characters are fully drawn and endearing, and Errol's transformation from drunkard to hero is well plotted. Carr is a promising CF author to watch. Fans of epic Christian fantasies will enjoy discovering a new voice. "Like the preceding series title, Inescapable, this tale of suspense offers a colorful cast of characters, small-town drama, and a hint of romance. A sure bet for fans of Hannah Alexander." --Library Journal "[Good fantasy books] have to be excellent. Good storytelling and exceptional characters with circumstances that are easy enough to follow and wrap your brain around but keep you entertained and guessing... Cast of Stones has found itself firmly in that list of books. I absolutely, one hundred percent loved this book." --Radiant Lit
| Author | : Dean Koontz |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 379 |
| Release | : 1991-07-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1101173637 |
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz gives a new meaning to “blood brothers” in this chilling novel of friendship gone awry... No one could understand why Colin and Roy were best friends. Colin was so shy; Roy was so popular. Colin was nervous around girls; Roy was a ladies’ man. Colin was fascinated by Roy—and Roy was fascinated by death. Then one day Roy asked his timid friend: “You ever killed anything?” And from that moment on, the two were bound together in a game too terrifying to imagine...and too irresistible to stop.
