Scholars of Vedic religion have long recognized the centrality of ritual categories to Indian thought. There have been few successful attempts, however, to bring the same systematic rigor of Vedic Scholarship to bear on later "Hindu" ritual. Excavating the deep history of a prominent ritual category in "classical" Hindu texts, Geslani traces the emergence of a class of rituals known as santi, or appeasement. This ritual, intended to counteract ominous omens, developed from the int...

In just a few decades, sport has undergone a radical gender transformation. However, Cheryl Cooky and Michael A. Messner suggest that the progress toward gender equity in sports is far from complete. The continuing barriers to full and equal participation for young people, the far lower pay for most elite-level women athletes, and the continuing dearth of fair and equal media coverage all underline how much still has yet to change before we see gender equality in sports.The chapter...

Everyone's favorite avian superhero investigates disappearing feathers and an evil granny in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book.Gordon Blue was just an ordinary second grader—until he became the superhero known as Kung Pow Chicken. Now Gordon must put his superpowers to the test. . . . He is having a blast at the Fowl Festival, but then poof! Feathers fill the air and naked chickens fill the streets. Is the evil Granny Goosebumps up to no good? Kung Pow Ch...

Eleven award-winning queer authors come together to spin tales of murder, horror, and suspense all during a Valentine's Day you won't soon forget!From the Introduction by Michael Nava, celebrated author of the Henry Rios mysteries:The stories in Cupid Shot Me fall somewhere between the classic Richard Rodgers tune "My Funny Valentine" and the gangland Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. You'll find bushels of red roses but some may be lethal, and watch what...

This volume poses the question of the relationship between the two main influences on the thought of John D. Caputo, one of the most well-known philosophers of religion working in North America today: Jacques Derrida and Jesus Christ. Given the seemingly abstract character of Derrida's account of the messianic, how can one reconcile deconstruction and the "concrete messianism" of Christianity, as Caputo tries to do over and over again? How can one hold together the love of a God willing to...

Want to visit the Anne Frank House? Must read before you visit AmsterdamOne of the most popular museums in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House, attracts over 1.2 million visitors a year. A museum you should definitely see when you are in Amsterdam (Holland). It was the hiding place during the Second World War of Anne Frank to escape deportation by the Nazis. Discover the secret annex behind the bookcase where Anne Frank, the 13-year-old Jewish girl and her family lived...

The Super Five is a fiction reader written for students in Grades 3–4. When teachers, students, and even the principal mysteriously vanish from the Wonder Kids School for Superpowers, five extraordinary students must band together to solve the mystery. This action-packed story emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the value of friendship.Designed for Grades 3–4 students developing independent reading skillsCombines superhero adventure with myste...

They found ruins. Now they must build a future — or die trying.When Edwin and his weary band of survivors stumble upon the abandoned village of Greenreach, they uncover more than just ash and rubble. Signs of a brutal goblin raid mark the land — but so does the opportunity to start again.Armed with a mysterious Stronghold Stone and guided by a game-like System interface only he can see, Edwin has one shot to turn these ruins into a stronghold. But the villa...

Using data-driven business intelligence is becoming essential for organizations seeking to align with ethical goals. By leveraging advanced analytics and predictive modeling, companies can transform companies with measurable outcomes. Business intelligence tools empower decision-makers to track compliance for improvement across environmental impact and governance practices. This data-centric approach not only enhances transparency and accountability but also drives long-term value creation...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

As shocking and unbelievable as it may seem, the reality of the matter is that this world is headed towards a one world dictatorship with two super world powers driving it: one a political super power and the other religious.The signs are everywhere for all to see and the world is on the brink of a major crisis that will come as an overwhelming surprise to many.Here is a SHOCKING EXPOSÉ in this Electronic Book (eBook) available for the first time giving you a glimpse behind...

The Greek-Turkish War of 1919–1923—also known as the Western Front of the Turkish War of Liberation and the Asia Minor Campaign—was one of the key aftershocks of the First World War. Internationally better known for its aftermath, the Compulsory Population Exchange between Greece and Turkey, the Catastrophe of Ottoman Greeks, and the foundation of the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the war has never been given a holistic treatment in English, despite its long shadow over t...