Theft Of An Idol

Author : Dana Stabenow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781800249806

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Theft of an Idol by Dana Stabenow Pdf

When Cleopatra's most beloved actress disappears, her new Eye of Isis must solve a case that will lead to the darkest corners of Alexandria. From the palaces of Alexandria reigns Cleopatra – seventh of her name, avatar of the goddess Isis, ruler of the Kingdom of Egypt – surrounded by riches untold. Through the streets of her great city bustle scholars and sailors, politicians and priests. For those with the means, it is a comfortable life. But not all are invited to share in the wealth of Egypt's first city. For the peasants and farmers, their lives lie in the hands of the gods and the harvest. Unless, that is, they can find other methods to feed their families. Other, less savoury methods. When Herminia, one of Alexandria's most beloved actresses, disappears on the eve of a great performance, Cleopatra sets Tetisheri, her Eye, to investigate. In her search for the truth, Tetisheri will uncover a mystery that will take her to the city's darkest corners... Reviews for Dana Stabenow 'Stabenow brings Alexandria's Hellenistic period to life... She is now as much at home in ancient Egypt as she is in the Alaskan wilderness' Publishers Weekly 'Stabenow is blessed with a rich prose style and a fine eye for detail. Outstanding' Washington Post 'For rich, idiosyncratic settings and engaging characters... let me recommend Dana Stabenow' Diana Gabaldon

Author : Paul R. Brass
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1997-02-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0691026505

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Theft of an Idol by Paul R. Brass Pdf

As collective violence erupts in many regions throughout the world, we often hear media reports that link the outbreaks to age-old ethnic or religious hostilities, thereby freeing the state from responsibility. Through five case studies of both rural and urban public violence, political scientist Paul Brass shows that government and the media often select and focus most on those that support existing relations of power in state and society.

Author : Paul R. Brass
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780691217918

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Theft of an Idol by Paul R. Brass Pdf

As collective violence erupts in many regions throughout the world, we often hear media reports that link the outbreaks to age-old ethnic or religious hostilities, thereby freeing the state, its agents, and its political elites from responsibility. Paul Brass encourages us to look more closely at the issues of violence, ethnicity, and the state by focusing on specific instances of violence in their local contexts and questioning the prevailing interpretations of them. Through five case studies of both rural and urban public violence, including police-public confrontations and Hindu-Muslim riots, Brass shows how, out of many possible interpretations applicable to these incidents, government and the media select those that support existing relations of power in state and society. Adopting different modes--narrator, detective, and social scientist--Brass treats incidents of collective violence arising initially out of common occurrences such as a drunken brawl, the rape of a girl, and the theft of an idol, and demonstrates how some incidents remain localized while others are fit into broader frameworks of meaning, thereby becoming useful for upholders of dominant ideologies. Incessant talk about violence and its implications in these circumstances contributes to its persistence rather than its reduction. Such treatment serves in fact to mask the causes of violence, displace the victims from the center of attention, and divert society's gaze from those responsible for its endemic character. Brass explains how this process ultimately implicates everyone in the perpetuation of systems of violence.

Author : S. Vijay Kumar (Idolatry expert)
Publisher : Juggernaut Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9386228823

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The Idol Thief by S. Vijay Kumar (Idolatry expert) Pdf

Subhash Kapoor was a New York-based antique dealer whose pieces can be seen in every major museum of the world. In October 2011 when he presented his passport at immigration in Germany, Kapoor was unceremoniously whisked away into Interpol custody. India had weeks earlier issued a red-corner notice for his arrest after connecting him to audacious idol thefts in two Tamil Nadu temples. And when the US authorities subsequently raided Kapoor's warehouses in New York more skeletons came tumbling out of his closet. They recovered no less than $100 million worth of stolen Indian art! This was just Kapoor's inventory - he had been in business for close to four decades and the true scale of his loot is incalculable. The US declared Kapoor one of the most prolific commodities smugglers in the world. This is the unbelievable true story of how Kapoor was caught, told by one of the men who had for years been chasing Kapoor and is still tracking idols that have passed through his hands. From complicit police officers to corrupt museum officials to jilted girlfriends and from two-faced academics to shady temple looters and smugglers - this book has it all. Prepare to be shocked at the 21st-century pillaging of India's temples by a glittering cast of suave criminals

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Congregational churches
ISBN : HARVARD:AH6KXA

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The Missionary Herald by Anonim Pdf

Vols. for 1828-1934 contain the Proceedings at large of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Congregational churches
ISBN : UOM:39015012312438

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The Missionary Herald at Home and Abroad by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Missions
ISBN : CORNELL:31924057443149

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Church Missionary Intelligencer and Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555026511

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Church missionary intelligencer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Itty Abraham
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780253002679

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South Asian Cultures of the Bomb by Itty Abraham Pdf

Since their founding as independent nations, nuclear issues have been key elements of nationalism and the public sphere in both India and Pakistan. Yet the relationship between nuclear arms and civil society in the region is seldom taken into account in conventional security studies. These original and provocative essays examine the political and ideological components of national drives to possess and test nuclear weapons. Equal coverage for comparable issues in each country frames the volume as a genuine dialogue across this contested boundary.

Author : Dan Dietz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442230729

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The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals by Dan Dietz Pdf

While the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America, it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye, Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler on the Roof; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; Oliver!; and Man of La Mancha. Performers such as Dick Van Dyke, Anthony Newley, Jerry Orbach, and Barbara Streisand made their marks, and other talents—such as Bob Fosse, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe, Jerome Robbins, and Stephen Sondheim—also contributed to shows. In The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1960s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop, Dietz includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows that centered on stars like Jack Benny, Maurice Chevalier, Marlene Dietrich, Danny Kaye, Yves Montand, and Lena Horne. Each entry consists of: Opening and closing dates Plot summaries Cast members Number of performances Names of all important personnel, including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors Musical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songs Production data, including information about tryouts Source material Critical commentary Tony awards and nominations Details about London and other foreign productions In addition to entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes: a discography, film and television versions, published scripts, Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and lists of productions by the New York City Center Light Opera Company, the New York City Opera Company, and the Music Theatre of Lincoln Center. A treasure trove of information,this significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.

Author : E. Phillips Oppenheim
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664576040

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Stolen Idols by E. Phillips Oppenheim Pdf

"Stolen Idols" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Dev Prasad
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788184951707

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Krishna: A Journey through the Lands & Legends of Krishna by Dev Prasad Pdf

Lord Krishna is at once historical and mythological. He is the awesome architect of His age and the illuminating mentor whose discourse, the Bhagavad Gita, is regarded as a light unto all ages. The book Krishna: A Journey through the Lands & Legends of Krishna describes well known tourist places and narrates the famous legends associated with them. It also presents places that may not be known to a common man but have witnessed the glorious pastimes of Lord Krishna and associated legends. It is an innovative book that has a happy blending of a travelogue with mythological reminiscences. The centres visited are placed in a setting which gives them a tinge of human emotions; brick and marble speak to the visitor and tell stories. The past and the present mingle, and the visit becomes a memorable experience.

Author : Robert H. O'Connell
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004275874

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The Rhetoric of the Book of Judges by Robert H. O'Connell Pdf

This volume describes how the rhetorical devices used in Judges inspire its readers to support a divinely appointed Judahite king who endorses the deuteronomic agenda to rid the land of foreigners, to maintain inter-tribal loyalty to YHWH's cult, and to uphold social justice. Matters of rhetorical concern interpreted here include the superimposed cycle-motif and tribal-political schemata, concerns reflected in the plot-layers of each hero story, the force of narrative analogy for characterization, the strategy of entrapment which foreshadows portrayals of Saul and David in 1 Samuel, and the relation between Judges' implied situation of composition and its compiler's intention. In addition to offering new insights into the rhetorical strategy of the Judges compiler, this book illustrates a new method for understanding how plot-layered stories work.

Author : Israel Drazin,Stanley M. Wagner
Publisher : Gefen Publishing House Ltd
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9652293423

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Onkelos on the Torah: Be-reshit by Israel Drazin,Stanley M. Wagner Pdf

Understanding the bible text.

Author : Hamendar Bhisham Pal
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Art
ISBN : 8170172853

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The Plunder of Art by Hamendar Bhisham Pal Pdf

India S Cultural Heritage Lies Among Others In Its Art-Paintings, Sculptures And Architecture. For Centuries Through Their Medium The Country S Inspired Men And Women Have Created Works Of Art Which Represent Truth And Beauty. The Glory Of These Can Be Seen Practically In Every State. However, Unfortunately The Vandals Have Played Havoc With This Repository Of The Country S Cultural Heritage. They Have Not Only Disfigured The Monuments, But Also Indulged In Thieving Of Art Pieces And Smuggling These Beyond The National Borders. The Greater Awareness Of The Beauty Of Indian Art, The Craze For Their Possession And The Fantastic Money These Fetch In Sales Abroad Are Basically Some Of The Causes That Prompt This Plunder Of Works Of Art.