This book provides a well-illustrated account of the major ideas currently in use within the Muslim discourse, and also examines the mechanics whereby Bin Laden's message has become popular, legitimat
Conversations with the World's Leading Orchestra and Opera Librariansis based on a series of informative interviews with a number of music librarians working for different leading symphony orchestras
Few relationships have been as misunderstood as the "strategic partnership" between Russia and China. Official rhetoric portrays it as the very model of international cooperation: Moscow and Beijing c
Led by the ubiquitous Vladimir Putin, Russia has strongly reasserted itself on the international stage. In the worldview of Putin and the Kremlin, the inevitable decline of the West and rise of the re
In China, the central government has the political will to control organized crime, which is seen as a national security threat. The crux of the problem is how to control local governments that have d
MaMa and BaBa play mahjong all day long. And all night long. We hear the clicking of mahjong tiles morning, noon, and night.Big sister, JieJie, and her little brother, DiDi, see their parents p
This ground-breaking study of cross-cultural theatre in the Australasian region focuses on theatrical events and practices in avant-garde and mainstream contexts. It explores the cultural and politic
Combining the revolutionary theories of 20th and 21st century physics and traditional tarot wisdom, the Quantum Tarot takes the reader on a journey of discovery through a unique physical and sp
Keep a record of your tarot journeys and spiritual explorations in these luxurious journals (size 81/2 x 6), featuring high quality, blank paper, and a ribbon bookmark.
This long-awaited project combines Wiccan traditions with modern lifestyles. Based on elemental dignities and the traditional Tarot structure, it portrays the experiences of the modern Witch and pagan
As a dream diary, sketchbook, or Book of Shadows, this handsome hardcover journal is the perfect place to record your ruminations, insights, and experiences. Features an attractive cover and 200 high
MIRROR OF OUR LIVES:Voices of Four Igbo WomenIn Mirror of Our Lives, four Nigerian women share the compelling tales of their troubled lives and failed marriages, revealing how each managed to not only
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By presenting rigorous situated histories of changing training regimen in different cultures, this collection of papers collectively challenge orthodox notions of the perfect body and its pursuit. The
