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"The Kings of Celtic Scotland" examines the formation and
development of the early medieval Scottish Kingdom. Using a study
of the individual monarchs, from the 9th to 11th centuries, the
supremacy of the Scots in northern Britain is placed in the wider
context of Irish and English history. This study uses family
history and literature in conjunction with political narrative and
places medieval Celtic history into the tradition of Scottish
historical research.
An Englishman travels with speed through the U.S., observing much
of New England, but also the West Coast as it was just being
settled.
"Alpha Wolves" is a dramatic story exploring the continuing
struggle between strength and wisdom.A few years ago, Biologists
discovered what none of them thought was possible. Ex-alpha male
wolves were running in packs. The occurrence of the "Lone Wolf" was
one that was common to naturalists worldwide. Within the wolf pack,
there is an alpha male and alpha female who are the leaders of the
pack. When a younger wolf gains strength, it can challenge the
alpha male for pack leadership. If the challenge is successful, the
younger one takes over leadership of the pack and forces the older
male wolf to leave the pack. Traditionally, the older wolf would
become a Lone Wolf. Within this context, the conflict between
wisdom, generally acknowledged to be acquired over time, and
strength, often associated with youth and vitality, is explored in
a powerful and moving story."Alpha Wolves" is a riveting story with
a rich set of characters.
The construction of this volume has been guided by two personal
convictions. Experience in the field of experimental chemotherapy,
both in the pharmaceutical industry and academia, has convinced us
that recent quantum technological advances in biochemistry,
molecular biology, and immunology will permit and, indeed,
necessitate an increasingly greater use of rational drug
development in the future than has been the custom up to now. In
Part l, therefore, we asked our contributors to provide detailed
reviews covering the biology of the malaria parasites and their
relation with their hosts, the experimental procedures including
culture techniques that are necessary to take a drug from primary
screening to clinical trial, and an account of antimalarial drug
resistance. Our second conviction is that many research workers are
all too loath to learn from the lessons of the past. For this
reason we asked the contributors to Part 2 of this volume to review
very thoroughly the widely scattered but voluminous literature on
those few chemical groups that have provided the antimalarial drugs
in clinical use at the present time. Much can be learned from the
history of their development and the problems that have arisen with
them in man. Some indeed may still have much to offer if they can
be deployed in better ways than they are at present. This question
has been taken up by several authors.
Filmon Trout sits in his home, shut off from the outside world. One
Halloween night, he finds love in a nearby cemetery. But what
Filmon doesn't know is that his newly found love interest isn't
human. Months later, they become parents of two unconventional but
lovable boys, soon emerging as an adventure-loving family seeking
to survive amid a serial killer, a corrupt CIA agent, and an evil
Hollywood executive. But the Trout family isn't a typical little
family...
This book explores the relationship between ethics, aesthetics, and
religion in classical Indian literature and literary theory by
focusing on one of the most celebrated and enigmatic texts to
emerge from the Sanskrit epic tradition, the Mahabharata. This
text, which is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important
sources for the study of South Asian religious, social, and
political thought, is a foundational text of the Hindu tradition(s)
and considered to be a major transmitter of dharma (moral, social,
and religious duty), perhaps the single most important concept in
the history of Indian religions. However, in spite of two centuries
of Euro-American scholarship on the epic, basic questions
concerning precisely how the epic is communicating its ideas about
dharma and precisely what it is saying about it are still being
explored. Disorienting Dharma brings to bear a variety of
interpretive lenses (Sanskrit literary theory, reader-response
theory, and narrative ethics) to examine these issues. One of the
first book-length studies to explore the subject from the lens of
Indian aesthetics, it argues that such a perspective yields
startling new insights into the nature of the depiction of dharma
in the epic through bringing to light one of the principle
narrative tensions of the epic: the vexed relationship between
dharma and suffering. In addition, it seeks to make the Mahabharata
interesting and accessible to a wider audience by demonstrating how
reading the Mahabharata, perhaps the most harrowing story in world
literature, is a fascinating, disorienting, and ultimately
transformative experience.
This book explores the relationship between ethics, aesthetics, and
religion in classical Indian literature and literary theory by
focusing on one of the most celebrated and enigmatic texts to
emerge from the Sanskrit epic tradition, the Mahabharata. This
text, which is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important
sources for the study of South Asian religious, social, and
political thought, is a foundational text of the Hindu tradition(s)
and considered to be a major transmitter of dharma (moral, social,
and religious duty), perhaps the single most important concept in
the history of Indian religions. However, in spite of two centuries
of Euro-American scholarship on the epic, basic questions
concerning precisely how the epic is communicating its ideas about
dharma and precisely what it is saying about it are still being
explored. Disorienting Dharma brings to bear a variety of
interpretive lenses (Sanskrit literary theory, reader-response
theory, and narrative ethics) to examine these issues. One of the
first book-length studies to explore the subject from the lens of
Indian aesthetics, it argues that such a perspective yields
startling new insights into the nature of the depiction of dharma
in the epic through bringing to light one of the principle
narrative tensions of the epic: the vexed relationship between
dharma and suffering. In addition, it seeks to make the Mahabharata
interesting and accessible to a wider audience by demonstrating how
reading the Mahabharata, perhaps the most harrowing story in world
literature, is a fascinating, disorienting, and ultimately
transformative experience.
How Will This Book Help You Become A Great Organic Gardener?
Welcome to your own organic garden Yes, you can do it even if you
are planting seeds for the first time. This book has been designed
to facilitate you with the basic knowledge you should have before
going for organic gardening. Since planting different kinds of
seeds requires detailed know-how of making your own organic garden,
there are many concepts you should keep in mind before
experimenting with planting fruits and vegetables. Understanding
specific guidelines mentioned in this book will not only help you
enhance your gifted gardening skills, you will also be able to save
a lot of time practicing how to plant fruits and vegetables the
right way, and in the right season. Furthermore, this book includes
various tips and tricks, suggestions, and an entire step-by-step
process to begin your organic gardening the right way.
Container gardening is an extremely delightful hobby that is going
to make you joyous and content. Nature has bestowed man with some
of the most wonderful gifts, and if you nurture them with care, you
can really enjoy juicy fruits and delicious herbs when your efforts
pay off. In the beginning, container gardening might seem a little
tough, especially if you are a novice. But with just a few tricks,
you can get started. For instance, you should select a proper
container and mix substances for the potting mixture in the right
quantities. When you are done with the planting process, you should
provide your pot with the right amount of sunlight, water and
fertilizers so that the little seed you sow can blossom into a
healthy and beautiful plant. With the advice in this report, you
can easily become a maestro at container gardening. Once you do,
you will be able to grow your little garden right in your own home
Child care is important to most parents around the world, but
making the right choice should not be a stressful situation.
Discover the valuable tips and skills you need to find the right
child care provider, thus giving you the confidence of knowing your
child is in safe hands.
As Adam lay his palm flat against the table Miranda searched his
face for signs of deception, a subtle break in the cool demeanor,
but found nothing more than the calm gaze of steely blue eyes. His
request was simple enough but the circumstances of their meeting
fosters doubt. He's hiding something. Ignoring the concern she
complies. What happened next causes an icy chill to shoot down her
spine. Her heart pounding and mind racing, Miranda struggles to
understand. Could she trust even her own senses while witnessing
the impossible? Despite her formidable intellect, nothing could
have prepared Miranda for their meeting. His discovery would rock
the very foundations of the laws of physics, but she has doubts and
suspects an elaborate hoax. As Miranda searches for answers
troublesome new questions arise when she notices inconsistencies in
Adam's persona. Despite her suspicions, and best efforts to resist
his charms, Miranda finds herself falling for the mysterious
stranger. BUT ADAM JAMES IS NOT WHO HE PRETENDS TO BE . . .
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