Mokole

Author : Richard Werbner
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780253018953

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Divination's Grasp by Richard Werbner Pdf

“A work of rare depth and profound insight that is destined to become a classic in African Studies and the anthropology of religion.” —Paul Stoller, author of Yaya’s Story: The Quest for Well-Being in the World Richard Werbner takes readers on a journey though contemporary charismatic wisdom divination in southern Africa. Beginning with the silent language of the divinatory lots, Werbner deciphers the everyday, metaphorical, and poetic language that is used to reveal their meaning. Through Werbner’s skillful interpretations of the language of divination, a picture of Tswapong moral imagination is revealed. Concerns about dignity and personal illumination, witchcraft, pollution, the anger of dead ancestors, as well as the nature of life, truth, cosmic harmony, being, and becoming emerge in this charged African setting. “Werbner’s Divination’s Grasp documents a long and distinguished career in the service of anthropology. It will be a touchstone for anthropological studies of divination for years to come.” —American Ethnologist “Richard Werbner’s superb account of moral imagination and the poetics of divination grasps the density of its subject, matching the insights of the diviner with those of the ethnographer. The book takes its place among the very best works of Africanist anthropology as a new classic in the tradition of ethnographic divination and a necessary reminder of live and deep traditions of African wisdom.” —Michael Lambek, University of Toronto Scarborough

Author : James Ray Comer
Publisher : White Wolf Games Studio
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999-11
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 1565043065

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Mokole by James Ray Comer Pdf

Werewolf: The Apocalypse is about anger over the loss of what the shapeshifting Garou hold dearest: Gaia, the Earth itself. Corruption from without and within has caused the destruction not only of the Garou's environment, but also of their families, friends and culture, which extends in an unbroken line to the very dawn of life. No matter how righteously the Garou hold themselves, no matter how they prey on their destroyers, the corruption spreads. Now the time for reconciliation is past. This grave insult against Gaia can end in only one way: blood, betrayal... and rage. Details the werecrocodilians of the World of Darkness.

Author : Toyin Falola
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 1592211208

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The Foundations of Nigeria by Toyin Falola Pdf

This text captures within a single volume a wide,range of themes that underline the foundations of,modern Nigeria, notably nationalismconstitutional development, politics and,government, economy, culture, ethnicity and,religion. A comprehensive compendium of,the colonial history of Nigeria, this book,combines an interdisciplinary framework of,analysis with critical discourse to produce a,unique and fresh interpretation of colonial,history as a whole.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 819 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004376694

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Two Thousand Years in Dendi, Northern Benin by Anonim Pdf

In a study of archaeological sites, standing remains, oral traditions and craft industries, Two Thousand Years in Dendi, Northern Benin offers the first account of a West African region often described as a crossroads of medieval empires.

Author : Bill Bridges
Publisher : White Wolf Games Studio
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000032972221

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Werewolf Players Guide by Bill Bridges Pdf

Author : Timothy Groves
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781105473050

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The Book Of Creatures by Timothy Groves Pdf

Great adventures require great foes! Within this book are a host of monsters, from the tiniest pixie to the most massive of dragons. Creatures of all variety lie in wait for careless adventurers. All the creatures in this book are suitable for any fantasy campaign, and many can be used in other settings as well. Also included are a selection of new character races. So the next time a cocky warrior kicks down a door...you'll be ready.

Author : Patricia Ann Lynch,Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781438131337

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African Mythology, A to Z by Patricia Ann Lynch,Jeremy Roberts Pdf

The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes:

Author : Sitiki
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813047959

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The Odyssey of an African Slave by Sitiki Pdf

Recently discovered as a hand-written document in the Buckingham Smith Collection at the New York Historical Society, this remarkable first-person narrative traces the life of Sitiki, whose name was changed to Jack Smith after his enslavement in America. Captured and sold into slavery in Africa as a five-year-old, Sitiki traveled to America as a cabin boy. Eventually sold by the ship's captain to Josiah Smith of Savannah, Georgia, he lived there and in Connecticut with his new master. Captured by the British during the War of 1812, he was returned to the Smiths, to be freed only after the Civil War. He went on to become the first black Methodist minister in St. Augustine, Florida, where he established his own church. Patricia Griffin does not leave the story at the conclusion of the slave narrative, but explores Sitiki's experiences and places them in clear and valuable context. She presents the narrative unencumbered, allowing Sitiki’s authority, compassion, and personality to speak for itself.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128118887

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Academic Press Library in Signal Processing, Volume 7 by Anonim Pdf

Academic Press Library in Signal Processing, Volume 7: Array, Radar and Communications Engineering is aimed at university researchers, post graduate students and R&D engineers in the industry, providing a tutorial-based, comprehensive review of key topics and technologies of research in Array and Radar Processing, Communications Engineering and Machine Learning. Users will find the book to be an invaluable starting point to their research and initiatives. With this reference, readers will quickly grasp an unfamiliar area of research, understand the underlying principles of a topic, learn how a topic relates to other areas, and learn of research issues yet to be resolved. Presents a quick tutorial of reviews of important and emerging topics of research Explores core principles, technologies, algorithms and applications Edited and contributed by international leading figures in the field Includes comprehensive references to journal articles and other literature upon which to build further, more detailed knowledge

Author : James D. Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351834438

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Ultrawideband Radar by James D. Taylor Pdf

Providing a practical review of the latest technology in the field, Ultrawideband Radar Applications and Design presents cutting-edge advances in theory, design, and practical applications of ultrawideband (UWB) radar. This book features contributions from an international team of experts to help readers learn about a wide range of UWB topics, including: History of the technology American and European governmental regulations and key definitions Nonsinusoidal wave propagation theory Random signal radar Object detection by ground permittivity measurements Large-target backscattering effects Medical applications Large current radiator antenna design Materials-penetrating theory Radar signal processing Weak-signal detection methods Holographic and real time radar imaging This book’s contributors use practical information to illustrate the latest theoretical developments and demonstrate UWB radar principles through case studies. Radar system engineers will find ideas for precision electronic sensing systems for use in medical, security, industrial, construction, and geophysical applications, as well as those used in archeological, forensic and transportation operations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 26924 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780080547848

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Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics by Anonim Pdf

The first edition of ELL (1993, Ron Asher, Editor) was hailed as "the field's standard reference work for a generation". Now the all-new second edition matches ELL's comprehensiveness and high quality, expanded for a new generation, while being the first encyclopedia to really exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics. * The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field * An entirely new work, with new editors, new authors, new topics and newly commissioned articles with a handful of classic articles * The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics through the online edition * Ground-breaking and International in scope and approach * Alphabetically arranged with extensive cross-referencing * Available in print and online, priced separately. The online version will include updates as subjects develop ELL2 includes: * c. 7,500,000 words * c. 11,000 pages * c. 3,000 articles * c. 1,500 figures: 130 halftones and 150 colour * Supplementary audio, video and text files online * c. 3,500 glossary definitions * c. 39,000 references * Extensive list of commonly used abbreviations * List of languages of the world (including information on no. of speakers, language family, etc.) * Approximately 700 biographical entries (now includes contemporary linguists) * 200 language maps in print and online Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. The first Encyclopedia to exploit the multimedia potential of linguistics Ground-breaking in scope - wider than any predecessor An invaluable resource for researchers, academics, students and professionals in the fields of: linguistics, anthropology, education, psychology, language acquisition, language pathology, cognitive science, sociology, the law, the media, medicine & computer science. The most authoritative, up-to-date, comprehensive, and international reference source in its field

Author : Vydrin, Valentin
Publisher : MeaBooks
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780993996979

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Mande Languages and Linguistics: 2nd International Conference by Vydrin, Valentin Pdf

The proceedings include abstracts, 2 to 9 pages, of communications for the 2nd worldwide conference on Mande languages. The presentations are subdivided into chapters: Lexicography, Corpora, Concordances; Comparative studies and typology; Manding and Mokole; Southern Mande languages; Eastern Mande; Soninke-Bozo & Susu; South-Western Mande. Various spheres of Mande linguistics are concerned: dialectology, tonology, morphology and syntax, pragmatics. The book provides a survey of the state of the art in the Mande linguistics at the end of the first decade of the 21 century.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433069249161

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Secwana Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tapan K. Sarkar,Magdalena Salazar Palma,Mohammad Najib Abdallah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119393139

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The Physics and Mathematics of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Cellular Wireless Communication by Tapan K. Sarkar,Magdalena Salazar Palma,Mohammad Najib Abdallah Pdf

An important resource that examines the physical aspects of wireless communications based on mathematical and physical evidence The Physics and Mathematics of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Cellular Wireless Communicationdescribes the electromagnetic principles for designing a cellular wireless system and includes the subtle electromagnetic principles that are often overlooked in designing such a system. This important text explores both the physics and mathematical concepts used in deploying antennas for transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals and examines how to select the proper methodology from a wide range of scenarios. In this much-needed guide, the authors—noted experts in the field—explore the principle of electromagnetics as developed through the Maxwellian principles and describe the properties of an antenna in the frequency domain. The text also includes a review of the characterization of propagation path loss in a cellular wireless environment and examines ultrawideband antennas and the mechanisms of broadband transmission of both power and information. This important resource: Includes a discussion of the shortcomings of a MIMO system from both theoretical and practical aspects Demonstrates how to deploy base station antennas with better efficiency Validates the principle and the theoretical analysis of electromagnetic propagation in cellular wireless communication Contains results of experiments that are solidly grounded in mathematics and physics Written for engineers, researchers, and educators who are or plan to work in the field, The Physics and Mathematics of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Cellular Wireless Communicationoffers an essential resource for understanding the principles underpinning wireless communications.

Author : K. Alexander Adelaar,Nikolaus Himmelmann
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780700712861

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The Austronesian Languages of Asia and Madagascar by K. Alexander Adelaar,Nikolaus Himmelmann Pdf

An essential source of reference for this linguistic community, as well as for linguists working on typology and syntax.