Turbans And Tales

Author : Amit Amin,Naroop Jhooti
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783526147

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Turbans and Tales by Amit Amin,Naroop Jhooti Pdf

The turban is undoubtedly the most powerful and recognisable symbol of Sikh identity: worn for centuries by kings and holy men in South Asia, it took on a revolutionary meaning with the birth of Sikhism, and today it continues to signify non-conformity and style. Turbans and Tales chronicles the Sikh Project, a photography programme created by the award-winning duo Amit and Naroop. Over a period of four years, they photographed boxers, army captains, doctors, bikers, fashion stylists, musicians, temple volunteers, magicians and Sikhs from a host of other occupations. They sought out individuals – men, women and children – with inspiring stories to tell, as well as a unique approach to wearing their traditional articles of faith. The portraits, which have been exhibited in London and New York, showcase the modern Sikh identity in all its beauty and diversity.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : SAMPI Books
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9786561332132

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A Tale of The Ragged Mountains by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

In "A Tale of the Ragged Mountains", Edgar Allan Poe tells the story of Augustus Bedloe, who, during a walk in the Ragged Mountains, experiences a series of supernatural events and a visible temporal overlap, culminating in an intriguing revelation about his own identity and destiny.

Author : Gail Rose Thompson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781984551115

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Iran from Crown to Turbans by Gail Rose Thompson Pdf

People are curious about how life in Iran today, under the Islamic republic, differs from life as it was during the reign of Shah Mohamad Reza Pahlavi. Gail Rose Thompson, who lived there in the 1970s, working for the imperial court as the Shah’s horse trainer, has many tales about life during that time and also about the way of life in the country postrevolution. She visited Iran in 2017 after an absence of forty years, the first ex-employee of the Shah to return. She paints a picture of a beautiful historic country that dates from the fourth millennium BCE, when the Persian Empire was the most powerful kingdom in the ancient world. Iranians are proud of their heritage—being polite, hospitable, and extremely family oriented. Iran from Crown to Turbans is a fascinating book of stories that will enlighten the reader about a country that has been misrepresented.

Author : John Zubrzycki
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190914394

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Empire of Enchantment by John Zubrzycki Pdf

India's association with magicians goes back thousands of years. Conjurors and illusionists dazzled the courts of Hindu maharajas and Mughal emperors. As British dominion spread over the subcontinent, such wonder-workers became synonymous with India. Western magicians appropriated Indian attire, tricks and stage names; switching their turbans for top hats, Indian jugglers fought back and earned their grudging respect. This book tells the extraordinary story of how Indian magic descended from the realm of the gods to become part of daily ritual and popular entertainment across the globe. Recounting tales of levitating Brahmins, resurrections, prophesying monkeys and "the most famous trick never performed," Empire of Enchantment vividly charts Indian magic's epic journey from street to the stage. This heavily illustrated book tells the extraordinary, untold story of how Indian magic descended from the realm of the gods to become part of daily ritual and popular entertainment across the globe. Drawing on ancient religious texts, early travelers' accounts, colonial records, modern visual sources, and magicians' own testimony, Empire of Enchantment is a vibrant narrative of India's magical traditions, from Vedic times to the present day.

Author : Mike Thaler
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780310423829

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Vacation Bible Snooze by Mike Thaler Pdf

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child headed to summertime vacation Bible school. In Vacation Bible Snooze, out hero wonders who in his right mind would want to go to school during summer vacation just to study the Bible? But then he realizes that VBS might just be as exciting as some of the great Bible stories he know, so count him in for all the fun! Vacation Bible Snooze: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great gift idea for children ages 4-8

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0670093602

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The Story of the Sikhs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alain Zuur,Elena N. Ieno,Erik Meesters
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780387938370

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A Beginner's Guide to R by Alain Zuur,Elena N. Ieno,Erik Meesters Pdf

Based on their extensive experience with teaching R and statistics to applied scientists, the authors provide a beginner's guide to R. To avoid the difficulty of teaching R and statistics at the same time, statistical methods are kept to a minimum. The text covers how to download and install R, import and manage data, elementary plotting, an introduction to functions, advanced plotting, and common beginner mistakes. This book contains everything you need to know to get started with R.

Author : Isak Dinesen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1132895164

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Seven Gothic Tales by Isak Dinesen Pdf

Author : Annie Proulx
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416588887

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Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx Pdf

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Annie Proulx brings the immigrant experience to life in this stunning novel that traces the ownership of a simple green accordion. E. Annie Proulx’s Accordion Crimes is a masterpiece of storytelling that spans a century and a continent. Proulx brings the immigrant experience in America to life through the eyes of the descendants of Mexicans, Poles, Africans, Irish-Scots, Franco-Canadians and many others, all linked by their successive ownership of a simple green accordion. The music they make is their last link with the past—voice for their fantasies, sorrows and exuberance. Proulx’s prodigious knowledge, unforgettable characters and radiant language make Accordion Crimes a stunning novel, exhilarating in its scope and originality.

Author : David C. King
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761420118

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Azerbaijan by David C. King Pdf

An overview of the history, culture, peoples, religion, government, and geography of Azerbaijan.

Author : Laurie Dennis
Publisher : Earnshaw Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9888552465

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The Lacquered Talisman by Laurie Dennis Pdf

A sweeping coming-of-age epic, The Lacquered Talisman launches the story of one of the most influential figures in Chinese history. He is the son of a bean curd seller and he will found the Ming Dynasty, which ruled China from 1368 to 1644. Known as "Fortune" as a boy, Zhu Yuanzhang is part of a large and doting family who shepherd him through hardship until drought and plague ravage the countryside. Left with nothing but a lacquered necklace from his grandfather, Fortune is deposited in the village temple and is soon wandering the countryside as a begging monk. He encounters pockets of resistance to the ruling Mongol dynasty, studies the stars, and tangles with Daoists as he seeks to understand his destiny. Signs and dreams convince him that he has a special fate. Is he to be the abbot of a monastery? A general? What matters most is that he proves himself to be a filial son. Praise for The Lacquered Talisman: "Historical fiction lovers will delight in The Lacquered Talisman, which gives us a vividly-imagined, brilliantly-told story of a real-life emperor's humble origins. The first part of a biography of the first Ming Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, it is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a young man determined to honor the love and sacrifices of his tragedy-stricken family, set against the beautifully-drawn backdrop of 14th century China." --IndieReader "This epic coming of age story is about Fortune, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, as a boy until he reached the age of twenty-three. The author writes in a literary style, and although it is fiction, it reads similar to an account told by a first-person narrator. The style is evocative of the ancient Classic style and suits this lovely novel exactly." --Discovering Diamonds

Author : Alfred J. Bamford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : China
ISBN : UCAL:$B194880

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Turbans and Tails by Alfred J. Bamford Pdf

Author : Leo Rastogi, PhD
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781685096359

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Many Paths, Many Truths by Leo Rastogi, PhD Pdf

Have you ever wondered why there is so much religious diversity in the world? How did this story of humanity begin and what ancient wisdom has been lost along the way? Can you believe in God and not be religious? Or simply put, why do human beings have a need to believe in something… anything? This book is a journey through the genesis of faith, the evolution of ancient spiritual practices, the dawn of major world religions and an exploration of the emerging frontiers of New Age spirituality.

Author : Dennis Wuerthner
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824883041

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Tales of the Strange by a Korean Confucian Monk by Dennis Wuerthner Pdf

One of the most important and celebrated works of premodern Korean prose fiction, Kŭmo sinhwa (New Tales of the Golden Turtle) is a collection of five tales of the strange artfully written in literary Chinese by Kim Sisŭp (1435–1493). Kim was a major intellectual and poet of the early Chosŏn dynasty (1392–1897), and this book is widely recognized as marking the beginning of classical fiction in Korea. The present volume features an extensive study of Kim and the Kŭmo sinhwa, followed by a copiously annotated, complete English translation of the tales from the oldest extant edition. The translation captures the vivaciousness of the original, while the annotations reveal the work’s complexity, unraveling the deep and diverse intertextual connections between the Kŭmo sinhwa and preceding works of Chinese and Korean literature and philosophy. The Kŭmo sinhwa can thus be read and appreciated as a hybrid work that is both distinctly Korean and Sino-centric East Asian. A translator’s introduction discusses this hybridity in detail, as well as the unusual life and tumultuous times of Kim Sisŭp; the Kŭmo sinhwa’s creation and its translation and transformation in early modern Japan and twentieth-century (especially North) Korea and beyond; and its characteristics as a work of dissent. Tales of the Strange by a Korean Confucian Monk will be welcomed by Korean and East Asian studies scholars and students, yet the body of the work—stories of strange affairs, fantastic realms, seductive ghosts, and majestic but eerie beings from the netherworld—will be enjoyed by academics and non-specialist readers alike.

Author : Alfred J. Bamford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1372106928

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TURBANS & TAILS OR SKETCHES IN by Alfred J. Bamford Pdf