"Retheorizing Religion in Nepal" is an engaging and thought-provoking study of religion in South Asia, with important insights for the study of religion and culture more broadly conceived. Grieve uses ethnographic material as well as postsctructuralist and postcolonialist approaches to critique and expand religious studies as a discipline.

Retheorizing Religion in Nepal is an engaging and thought-provoking study of Religion in South Asia, with important insights for the study of religion and culture more broadly conceived. Grieve uses ethnographic material as well as poststructuralist and postcolonialist approaches to critique and expand religious studies as a discipline.

The Shelf2Life Weapons and Warfare Collection is an intriguing set of pre-1923 materials focused on the art and science of weaponry and its use in wars. From the study of topography, field artillery weapons and types of projectiles to military strategies and tactics, these titles offer a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive preparations for battle. Significant attention is given to training, including photographs and descriptions of drill instruction, the study of fire discipline and detailed directions on cleaning and care of equipment, highlighting the meticulous precision and precautions soldiers practiced to prevent disastrous errors on the battlefield. The Weapons and Warfare Collection provides historians, researchers and militarists with a broader understanding of the intense preparation and training required to effectively utilize weaponry in the theater of war.

Lively collection of stories of some of the most interesting animals in the world, as man encountered them in the nineteenth century. Many details of animal life are given along with the roles the animals played in the lives of the people in their native habitats. Packed with thrilling exploits that will delight lovers of adventure, this book is not for the faint of heart. Numerous illustrations complement the narrative.