Beginning with an introduction to the scriptural background of the Saiva religion, this volume presents a translation accompanied by a re-edition of the Sanskrit text with the help of two manuscripts
This volume presents Adhyayas 1-25 from the Skandapura?a, critically edited, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text presented here is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be the original S
Volume IIa presents a critical edition of Adhayayas 26-31.14 from the Skandapura?a, complete with synopsis and annotation. The editors also provide a lengthy introduction and commentary on the edited
Until about 1870 the Sa’dan-toraja of Sulawesi had little contact with the outside world. Several factors, of which the introduction of the coffee-growing and the coffee trade was chronologically one
This is the first scholarly edition of Judges and Samuel according to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Hebrew Old Testament from the second century CE, and up to this day the Bible of the S
This is the first scholarly edition of Apocalypse of Baruch and 4 Esdras according to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Hebrew Old Testament from the second century CE, and up to this day th
This is the first scholarly edition of Kings according to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Hebrew Old Testament from the second century CE, and up to this day the Bible of the Syriac Church
This is the first scholarly edition of Genesis and Exodus according to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Hebrew Old Testament from the second century CE, and up to this day the Bible of the
For the larger moths there are quite a few comprehensive works to identify the moths. However the literature on microlepidoptera is more inadequate which is the main obstacle for their study. This wor
This work presents a new edition of two ka??as (books") of the Paippaladasa?hita, generally considered to be among the most important Vedic texts. In so doing, it aims to provide a model for future fi
Based on a decade of research in Indonesia, this book provides an in-depth account of the military's struggle to adapt to the new democratic system after the downfall of Suharto's authoritarian regime
Between 1959 and 1968, Sperber produced four volumes containing Aramaic versions of The Pentateuch according to Targum Onkelos, The Former Prophets according to Targum Jonathan, The Latter Prophets ac
This is the first scholarly edition of Apocalypse of Baruch and 4 Esdras according to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Hebrew Old Testament from the second century CE, and up to this day th
This 49th volume in the complete works of Dutch Catholic humanist philosopher Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) is the seventh within "ordo" IV, that is, the "ordo" of the works pertaining to moral i
International migration and refugee protection are at a crossroads. On the one hand, contested rules and the absence of competent institutions open the door to exploitation, smuggling and trafficking,
Hoverflies of the Northwest Europe identifies the hoverflies of Northwest Europe and incorporates the knowledge that has been published over the past decades. The book covers 500 species - nearly two
In Justice and Law Maria Jose Falcon y Tella, offers an account of classical and modern theories of justice, and some of the principal themes relating to justice –punishment, civil disobedience, consc
The first reference work on the freshwater and brackish water polychaetes in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. It offers a wealth of ecological and taxonomic background information. Includes a new
"Reinventing Race, Reinventing Racism" not only provides fresh theoretical insights into the new forms of race and racism, it also provides evidence of and policy solutions to address these seemingly
This annual publication contains articles on issues in international law and related fields relevant to Baltic affairs. It consists of six articles by law researchers from the area who discuss the Rus
Man has had a complex relationship with inland drift sands through the ages. For some centuries these landscapes were seen as a threat, especially to agriculture and housing. This book considers the p
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is a central forum for the settlement of disputes relating to the interpretation and application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Se
Indonesians of Chinese descent constitute only two to three per cent of the country?s population but dominate the private business sector. Serious acts of violence against this ethnic minority occurre
This volume contains the pleadings, minutes of public sittings, and documents related to the activities of the international Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for the year 1999. The entirety of the mate
The food supply would have become an increasing topic of concern even if recent events had not arisen to question the integrity of the global food production and delivery systems. Here, contributors d
Each volume covers the organization, jurisdiction, activities, and administration of the Tribunal from 1 January to 31 December of the year. The Tribunal is the central judicial form in the comprehens
The first volume to collect essays from the emergent field of cultural studies that specifically address the work of James Joyce,Cultural Studies of James Joyce includes work from both well-establishe
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an international court with competence to settle disputes concerning the law of the sea. It is a central forum for the settlement of disputes relat
This book gives an insight into Ka??aikkuttu, a living Tamil theatre tradition. Taking the perspective of performers as a starting point, it analyses how this theatre tradition has been able to adjust
Southeast Asia has often been seen as economically static and self-sufficient until the arrival of late 19th century capitalism, for no better reason than lack of evidence to the contrary. This volume
The contributions to this volume, written by social scientists and historians, emphasize the 'societal' aspects of health care, and not the more technical aspects. They highlight the cultural, politic
In the history of the Indian grammatical tradition, Bhartrhari (about fifth century C.E.) is the fourth great grammarian - after Panini, Katyayana and Patanjali - and the first to make the philosophic
In this article, the author attempts to demonstrate that the study of inland fisheries can provide additional insight into the culture of the Meybrat, a tribal community living around the Ayamaru lake
Land reforms are usually associated with political regimes trying to restructure rural society in accordance with principles of equality and justice. In striking contrast the colonial land reform disc
The growing interest in the history of Indonesia has made it desirable to have an English summary of the principal works of the Dutch historian Dr H. J. de Graaf, who in several books and articles pub
'If not now, when?' Hillel, Pirke Avot, I 14. The text edition which I hereby submit to the reader has been my constant companion for much of the last nine odd years. But the relative stability of my
Can we learn from history? A timely problem in the light of the recent dramatic developments in the Middle East and the immanent threat of international terrorism.The from time to time uneasy relation
