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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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The Long Chance
Peter B. Kyne
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R913
Discovery Miles 9 130
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This volume offers innovative approaches to the study of religion.
It brings together junior and senior scholars from the Global North
and South. The contributors also explore the context-specific
formations of religion and religious knowledge production in an
increasingly instable and incalculable, globalized world. In the
spirit of the challenging slogan, "Religion in Motion. Rethinking
Religion, Knowledge and Discourse in a Globalizing World," the book
bundles voices from a great variety of cultural and academic
backgrounds. It offers readers a cross-continental exchange of
innovative approaches in the study of religion. Coverage intersects
religion, gender, economics, and politics. In addition, it
de-centers European perspectives and brings in perspectives from
the Global South. Chapters examine such topics as feminine power
and agency in the Ile Axe Oxum Abalo , queering the Trinity, and
faith and professionalism in humanitarian encounters in
post-earthquake Haiti. Coverage also explores notions of
development in African initiated churches and their implications
for development policy, the study of religion as the study of
discourse construction, rethinking the religion/secularism binary
in world politics, and more. This book will appeal to students and
researchers with an interest in Religion and Society, Philosophy
and Religion, and Religion and Gender.
The Go-Getter is Kyne's most famous work, first published by
William Randolph Hearst in 1921. The story centers around disabled
World War I veteran Bill Peck, a worker who must overcome many
obstacles in order to build a successful life for himself. At every
turn he is thwarted by life's circumstances and must rely on his
own tenacity and wits to see him through.American novelist PETER B.
KYNE (1880-1957) was born in San Francisco, California. From early
on it was clear that he had a gift for writing, and his time in the
army during the Spanish-American War and World War I gave him
plenty to write about. Kyne's novels include The Three Godfathers
(1913) and Cappy Ricks (1916).
It was sunrise on the Colorado desert. As the advance guard of dawn
emerged from behind the serrated peaks to the east and paused on
their snow-encrusted summits before charging down the slopes into
the open desert to rout the lingering shadows of the night, a
coyote came out of his den in the tumbled malpais at the foot of
the range, pointed his nose skyward and voiced his matutinal salute
to the Hosts of Light. Presently, far in the distant waste, seven
dark objects detached themselves from the shadows and crawled
toward the mountains. Like motes swimming in a beam of light, they
came out of the Land of Nowhere, in the dim shimmering vistas over
west, where the gray line of grease-wood met the blue of the
horizon. Slowly they assumed definite shape; and the coyote ceased
his orisons to speculate upon the ultimate possibility of breakfast
and this motley trio of "desert rats" with their burro train, who
dared invade his desolate waterless kingdom.
This volume fills an important lacuna in the study of the Hebrew
Bible by providing the first comprehensive treatment of
intertextuality in Job, in which essays will address intertextual
resonances between Job and texts in all three divisions of the
Hebrew canon, along with non-canonical texts throughout history,
from the ancient Near East to modern literature. Though
comprehensive, this study will not be exhaustive, but will invite
further study into connections between Job and these texts, few of
which have previously been explored systematically. Thus, the
volume's impact will reach beyond Job to each of the 'intertexts'
the articles address. As a multi-authored volume that gathers
together scholars with expertise on this diverse array of texts,
the range of discussion is wide. The contributors have been
encouraged to pursue the intertextual approach that best suits
their topic, thereby offering readers a valuable collection of
intertextual case studies addressing a single text. No study quite
like this has yet been published, so it will also provide a
framework for future intertextual studies of other biblical texts.
Drawing inspiration from the widely recognized parody of Ps 8:5 in
Job 7:17-18, this study inquires whether other allusions to the
Psalms might likewise contribute to the dialogue between Job, his
friends, and God. An intertextual method that incorporates both
"diachronic" and "synchronic" concerns is applied to the sections
of Job and the Psalms in which the intertextual connections are the
most pronounced, the Job dialogue and six psalms that fall into
three broad categories: praise (8, 107), supplication (39, 139),
and instruction (1, 73). In each case, Job's dependence on the
Psalms is determined to be the more likely explanation of the
parallel, and, in most, allusions to the same psalm appear in the
speeches of both Job and the friends. The contrasting uses to which
they put these psalms reflect conflicting interpretive approaches
and uncover latent tensions within them by capitalizing on their
ambiguities. They also provide historical insight into the Psalms'
authority and developing views of retribution. The dialogue created
between Job and these psalms indicates the concern the book has
with the proper response to suffering and the role the
interpretation of authoritative texts may play in that reaction.
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Math in Drag
Kyne Santos
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R706
R587
Discovery Miles 5 870
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Unleash your inner math diva. Join sensational drag queen Kyne
Santos on a fascinating journey through the glamorous world of . .
. math? This hilarious and sometimes controversial book is your VIP
pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who
shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be sassy and fun,
even for people who think they aren't good at it. Within these
pages, Kyne educates us about both mathematical mysteries and the
world of drag through her unique perspective. With elegant
irreverence, Kyne explores surprising connections, such as the
artistry of ballroom culture and the nature of infinity, the
illegal joys of Pride and dividing by zero, and the role of
statistics in her own experience on Drag Race. This book is about
more than just numbers--it's a celebration of inclusivity and the
exhilaration of rebellion. Kyne gets personal while sharing her own
experiences as a queer person forging a path in STEM. She empowers
readers of all ages, genders, and skill levels to break school
rules, question everything, and embrace math's beauty. Math in Drag
explores a world in which numbers glitter and equations sashay
through history. Read it to fire your own excitement and unleash
your inner diva. Let Kyne Santos show you how to perform math with
style and flair.
Although Kyne's tale of business smarts has been around for some
time, it doesn't feel dated. It's a straightforward parable about a
young war veteran who's handed an opportunity that will either make
or break his career. If he accepts the job and pulls it off, he's a
go-getter; if he fails, it's curtains. His motto-"It shall be
done"--sums up Kyne's point: even if you're unsure, say you can do
it. Then figure out how to do it and make sure you succeed. A book
about a go-getter that teaches you to be a go-getter.
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Sagittarius Witch
Ivo Dominguez, Enfys J Book; Contributions by Mama Gina, Donyelle Headington, Devin Hunter, …
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R359
Discovery Miles 3 590
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Scorpio Witch
Ivo Dominguez, Zoe Howe; Contributions by Alison Chicosky, Cat Heath, Dayan Skipper-Martinez, …
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R359
Discovery Miles 3 590
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