Humans have been suffering from an illusion, or self-deception for thousands of years. Ancient people experienced great fear, anxiety and discomfort from unexplained natural phenomena and from the hardships of a primitive life. To control these fears, they relied on defense mechanisms; with the unfortunate result, seen even today, of the widespread belief in an imaginary, supernatural being, known as God.The God Insanity will reveal this belief as an illusion—a mere by-pro...

Bridging historical scholarship and Aboriginal oral tradition, this innovative book tells the story of the Gugu Badhun people of the Valley of Lagoons in North Queensland. It provides new insights into Aboriginal–European interactions, and new understandings of how Aboriginal people sustained their identities and exercised agency.It lays bare violence and oppression, but also recognises the inter-racial cooperation and friendships which were equally part of Gugu Badhun experience. ...

Be empowered to tell your story.Are you wondering how you can cut through the noise and make your unique self-known? Raise Your Voice offers essential advice on how to boost your confidence and put your best self forward. Led by BBC Radio 1Xtra host Nadia Nadia Jae, read personal stories and advice from prominent figures in sport, broadcasting, and entertainment and discover how you too can speak up and stand out.BBC and the BBC logo are trademarks of the British Broadcasti...

This monograph provides an innovative methodology for investigating how China has been conceptualised historically by tracing the development of four key cultural terms (filial piety, face, fengshui, and guanxi) between English and Chinese. It addresses how specific ideas about what constitutes the uniqueness of Chinese culture influence the ways users of these concepts think about China and themselves.Adopting a combination of archival research and mining of elec...

James St. André applies the perspective of cross-identity performance to the translation of a wide variety of Chinese texts into English and French from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Drawing on scholarship in cultural studies, queer studies, and anthropology, the author argues that many cross-identity performance techniques, including blackface, passing, drag, mimicry, and masquerade, provide insights into the history of translation practice. He makes a strong case for situati...

Thinking through Translation with Metaphors explores a wide range of metaphorical figures used to describe the translation process, from Aristotle to the present.Most practitioners and theorists of translation are familiar with a number of metaphors for translation, such as the metaphor of the bridge, following in another's footsteps, performing a musical score, changing clothes, or painting a portrait; yet relatively little attention has been paid to what these metaphorical models...

MASTER STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS OF DOG TRAINING!Are you thinking of getting a dog for yourself or your family?Would you like to have complete control over your dog's behavior?Or maybe, you already have one, and now you are looking for the best ways to train your dog?If your answer is “YES” to at least one of these questions, then keep reading…“TRAIN YOUR PUPPY” – a step-by-step process of training your new or already existing best friend.You shou...

Discover and appreciate the flowers, trees, and other plants on the Pacific Crest Trail with this beautiful guide to the American West's natural wonders.Quickly find, identify, and learn about the amazing range of plants growing along the Southern California stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. It’s easy with The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail, the first book of its kind, organized by type, color, and trail section. Over 1200 color photos and lively, acc...

Discover and appreciate the flowers, trees, and other plants on the Pacific Crest Trail with this beautiful guide to the American West's natural wonders.Quickly find, identify, and learn about the amazing range of plants growing along the Northern California stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. It’s easy with The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail, organized by type, color, and trail section. You may encounter carnivorous sundews or lilies with petals like b...

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video.When a ring of six elite assassins strikes D. C., Alex Cross teams up with the Secret Service and the FBI to take down a dangerous threat that could destroy America.A leader has fallen, and Alex Cross joins the procession of mourners from Capitol Hill to the White House. Then a sniper's bullet strikes a target in the heart of D.C. Alex Cross's wife, Bree Stone, must either solve the case or lose ...

Build a powerful LinkedIn presence that opens doors to career opportunitiesIn today's competitive job market, talented professionals risk career invisibility when they lack a strong LinkedIn presence. The LinkedIn Playbook for Employees: How to Build Your Professional Brand Without Losing Your Job shows you how to build authentic professional influence while working as a full-time employee. Written by James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer at a global bank a...

"Royalty is out of fashion," corrected Ricky Ralestone somewhat indifferently. "Can’t you do better than that?" She gave her small, pert hat an exasperated tweak which brought the unoffending bowl–shaped bit of white felt into its proper position over her right eyebrow. "How long does it take Rupert to ask a single simple question?