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First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
This text contains descriptions of the Japanese enthronement
ceremonies. It covers the rituals, costumes, offerings, equipment,
music, seating plans and buildings in which the ceremonies are
held, giving their present function and past history. It examines
the underlying importance of the rites.
This work is a detailed study of the modern Shinto, the religion of
Japan, in both its state and sect forms, and is of particular
interest for its account of the evolution of Shintoism into a vital
political force in the period leading up to World War II.
This classic work, long out of print, was the first detailed
study of modern Shinto, the religion of Japan, in both its state
and sect forms, and is of particular interest for its account of
the evolution of Shinto into a vital political force in the period
leading up to World War II. After describing the early and medieval
forms of Shinto, Holtom outlines the way in which traditional
Shinto - unorganised and neglected at the time of the Meiji
Restoration - was subsequently used by the new government as a
force for reunifying the country through 'integrating the national
mind and glorifying the national destiny'. Following the legal
separation of state and sect Shinto in 1882, Holtom shows how state
Shinto grew steadily with the growth of modern Japan, becoming in
his words 'a factor that could not be safely overlooked in making
an inventory of the important items involved in the extension of
Japanese political control and cultural influence on the Asiatic
Continent and elsewhere'. With Japan in the ascendant and Shinto
enjoying a renewed prominence, this book is as important now as
when it was written.
This guide to smart learning is suitable for all pupils at Key
Stage 3, but is focused on preparation for 13+ entrance exams. It
offers a holistic approach to study to give pupils the essential
skills and tools they need to learn and revise efficiently, cope
with stress effectively and feel confident and fully prepared to do
their very best in exams. - Information to help pupils learn how to
learn in the best way for them - Preparation techniques to make the
most of their revision time - Revision tips, exam techniques and
presentation skills for the array of assessments at Key Stage 3/13+
"I would highly recommend this book to parents looking for an
accessible guide to help their children with revision and
preparation for Common Entrance examinations and beyond."
Specialist teacher assessor and former prep school learning support
and study skills teacher.
Often the birth of a child can prompt parents to turn more
intentionally to God. They think about nurturing their childs
faith, but soon discover that their children have much to teach
them as well. This book will help parents (and grandparents, aunts
and uncles) deepen their relationship with God and with their
children by providing short reflections based on everyday
experiences to which parents of young children can easily relate,
such as bath, bed, fears, and food. All parents of young children
will easily be able to relate these experiences to their own. Each
devotion contains a scripture passage, a reflection based on the
authors experience as parents, questions for reflection, and a
prayer. This book was prompted by the tragic death of the Holtoms
two-year old son, Lucas, who was killed in a tornado in the summer
of 2000. In an effort to capture the memories of their lives with
him, they wrote down the many daily activities and experiences they
shared, and these form the core of the manuscript. It is not a
manuscript for grieving parents, but rather a way for anyone to
take the time to celebrate the gift that children are to us.
This book maps constructions of Kaliningrad's identity at three
'sites' (Moscow, Brussels and Kaliningrad) as it seeks to address
the questions: (1) Can Russian and EU perspectives and policies
towards Kaliningrad serve as an 'indicator' for Russian-EU
relations? (2) What role do the inhabitants of Kaliningrad see for
themselves in EU-Russian relations? It explores the circumstances
under which the northern part of East Prussia became Kaliningrad
and provides a brief Soviet-era history before discussing its
'contested past. It is argued that Russian discourses present
'warrior' and 'merchant' conceptions, while the EU's discourses
talk of 'integration' but impose 'isolation'. This book not only
offers a comprehensive account of the positions taken by Russian
and EU authorities, but also breaks new ground by introducing
responses to these positions from Kaliningrad and analogies drawn
with Hong Kong and Gibraltar. While the book is intended to
contribute to academic debates in political geography, foreign
policy analysis and international relations, it is also of interest
to policy-makers and analysts interested in the 'Kaliningrad
Puzzle'.
Although there is often opposition to individual wars, most people
continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some
form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs and stimulate the
economy. Not only conservatives, but many progressives and
liberals, support it for these reasons. Indefensible puts forward a
devastating challenge to this conventional wisdom, which has
normalised the existence of the most savage weapons of mass
destruction ever known. It is the essential handbook for those who
want to debunk the arguments of the industry and its supporters:
deploying case studies, statistics and irrefutable evidence to
demonstrate they are fundamentally flawed, both factually and
logically. Far from protecting us, the book shows how the arms
trade undermines our security by fanning the flames of war,
terrorism and global instability. In countering these myths, the
book points to ways in which we can combat the arms trade's
malignant influence, reclaim our democracies and reshape our
economies.
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