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Begging, Street Politics and Power explores the complex phenomenon
of begging in the context of two different religions and societies
in South Asia. Focusing on India and Pakistan, the book provides an
in-depth examination of the religious and secular laws regulating
begging along with discussion of the power dynamics involved.
Drawing on textual analysis and qualitative field research, the
chapters consider the notion of charity within Hinduism and Islam,
the transaction of giving and receiving, and the political
structures at play in the locations studied. The book engages with
the conflicting compassionate and criminal sides of begging and
reveals some of the commonalities and differences in religion and
society within South Asia. It will be of interest to scholars
working across the fields of religious studies, social science, law
and Asian studies.
Llewellyn is pleased to bring back into print the book many
consider to be the authentic holy book of Wicca, the first Book of
Shadows ever published in the United States--Lady Sheba's Book of
Shadows.
For generations, secret Craft teachings had been handed down by
word of mouth to new initiates. When Lady Sheba was initiated into
her first coven, she hand copied The Book of Shadows. It was her
wish that publication would bring to light the authentic beliefs of
Witchcraft and reestablish the respectability of this ancient
art.
The Book of Shadows includes: - Secret initiation rites - Laws
of the Craft (162 total) - Eight ceremonies for the Sabbats -
Consecration rituals - Invocations - Actual chants and dances for
calling on the gods Lady Sheba was one of the first people in the
United States to officially establish the Craft as a legally
recognized religion. She registered "The American Order of the
Brotherhood of Wicca" as an religious organization in Michigan on
August 13, 1971. She stated that she was a witch "by traditional
heritage" and a "Gardnerian Witch by choice."
Gilmore Girls meets vibrant New Delhi in this thoughtful and
hilarious new novel about a teen facing family expectations,
relationship complications, and hidden secrets in a new
country-sprinkled with Sheba Karim's signature wit and steamy
romance, and perfect for readers who loved Mary H. K. Choi's
Emergency Contact and Adib Khorram's Darius the Great Is Not Okay.
To cure her post-senior year slump, made worse by the loss of her
aunt Sonia, Noreen decides to follow her mom on a gap year trip to
New Delhi, hoping India can lessen her grief and bring her voice
back. In the world's most polluted city, Noreen soon meets kind,
handsome Kabir, who introduces her to the wonders of this magical,
complicated place. With the help of Kabir-plus Bollywood
celebrities, fourteenth-century ruins, karaoke parties, and Sufi
saints-Noreen discovers new meanings for home. But when a family
scandal erupts, Noreen and Kabir must face complex questions in
their own relationship: What does it mean to truly stand by
someone-and what are the boundaries of love?
Simi was eager to share the story of her lion-hearted
eighteen-year-old friend Chamor with her Aunt Jency. But when she
returned to her home in Majuri to continue her studies at the old
school, she realized that things were not the same. Where was
Jency? Where, indeed, were her parents? This nerve-wracking novel
is set in a verdant village of Central Travancore in Kerala, which,
though unique in many ways, is no exception to the daily truths of
life in India. The characters in this story are at the mercy of
their universe, which, unfortunately, does not discriminate between
the good, the bad and the ugly. In the end, they have nobody but
themselves, and their relationships with each other, to fall back
on. Poignant and perceptive, the story of Chamor will haunt you for
a long time.
Migration is a key aspect of our modern world. Beyond fueling
population growth, migrants bring with them much more than bags
packed full of their belongings. They stimulate the economy, bring
fresh new ideas and a unique perspective on business, and provide a
huge variety of positive and intangible benefits from enhanced
productivity to innovation. Exploring the Economic Opportunities
and Impacts of Migrant Entrepreneurship: Success Stories and Case
Studies considers emerging research on the role of migrants in
global business and discusses the challenges they face. The book
also examines various stories and examples of migrant business
professionals from around the world. Covering key topics such as
economics, global business, migrants, and small businesses, this
reference work is ideal for business owners, managers,
policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners,
educators, and students.
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