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Super Weak Ties: What Culturally Holds our Society Together
by Christian StegbauerIn this book, it is explained how we learn from each other and how people adapt their behavior to one another. We orient ourselves to others by observing how they behave in specific situations. The analysis of relationships is actually the domain of network research, which has traditionally focused on strong and weak ties. However, this book explores super weak ties, which are often not consciously perceived, as their significance unfolds behind the backs of us all. Although one can hardly speak of relationships in the traditional sense, these super weak ties are often just as influential as stronger ones. The orienting effect is particularly pronounced when there are similarities in interests and situations between observers and those being observed. Without transmissions facilitated by super weak ties, it would be challenging to arrive at cultural commonalities in society.
Superheroes in the Streets: Muslim Women Activists and Protest in the Digital Age (Race, Rhetoric, and Media Series)
by Kimberly Wedeven SegallThe icon of the female protester and her alter-ego, the female superhero, fills screens in the news, in theaters, and in digital spaces. The female protester who is Muslim, though, has been subject to a legacy of discrimination. Superheroes in the Streets: Muslim Women Activists and Protest in the Digital Age follows the stories of both famous and grassroots Muslim female protestors, bringing careful attention to protest modes and online national icons.US Muslim women have long navigated public and digital spaces aware of the complex and nuanced histories that trail them. Given the pervasive influence of mainstream feminism, Muslim women activists are often made out to be damsels in distress. Even when mass media turns its attention to the activism of Muslim women, persistence of these false narratives demeans their culture and hypersexualizes their bodies.Following the stories of US Muslim women activists, author Kimberly Wedeven Segall shows how they have been reinventing the streets and remaking racialized codifications. Segall highlights their creativity in crafting protest media of posters, rap rally songs, and digital images of superheroes, carving public spaces into inclusive and digital territories. Each chapter teases apart the complexities of public banners and digital activism.
Surviving Modern Yoga: Cult Dynamics, Charismatic Leaders, and What Survivors Can Teach Us
by Matthew RemskiGrounded in investigative research and real survivor stories, Surviving Modern Yoga uncovers the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by Ashtanga yoga leader Pattabhi Jois—and reckons with the culture, structures, and mythos that enabled it.The revised edition of Practice and All is Coming from Conspirituality co-host Matthew RemskiYoga culture sells well-meaning westerners the full package: physical health, good vibes, and spiritual growth. Here, investigative journalist Matthew Remski explores how cultic dynamics, institutional self-interest, and spiritualized indifference collude to obscure the truth: Harm happens in plain sight.Through in-depth interviews, insider analysis, and Remski&’s own history with high-demand groups, Surviving Modern Yoga brings to light how we&’re each susceptible to cult abuse and exploitation. He shows how, with the right kind of situational vulnerability and the wrong kind of guru, the ideas we hold close about ourselves—like It wouldn&’t happen to me or I&’d speak up for victims—fail to protect us.Remski reckons with his own complicity in spiritual power dynamics, and shares how a process of disillusionment allowed him to recognize harm. He does the same for readers, peeling back the veneer of yoga marketing to reveal the abuse, assault, and silencing perpetrated against seekers who trusted Jois as a mentor, their guruji—even a father figure. Each survivor speaks in their own words, on their own terms, reclaiming agency against an insular, in-group culture that enabled a charismatic leader&’s devastating harm—and positioned him as its only remedy.Surviving Modern Yoga also includes practical tools to help readers:Understand how high-demand groups trap would-be targetsEvaluate their own situational vulnerabilitiesLearn to listen for loaded, red-flag languageCultivate their literacy of cult tactics
Suspicious Homicide (Honor Protection Specialists #4)
by Elizabeth GoddardThe mountains are full of secrets… Uncovering them could be deadly When Finnley Wilbanks is run off a mountainside road, it confirms her worst fears—her father was murdered. With her life hanging in the balance, she turns to bodyguard and investigator Caine Honor for protection. As they work together to solve the mystery behind her father&’s death, danger stalks their every move. And keeping Finnley alive long enough to find answers might be Caine&’s hardest mission yet.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Honor Protection Specialists Book 1: High-Risk RescueBook 2: Perilous Security DetailBook 3: Deadly SabotageBook 4: Suspicious Homicide
A Table in the Wilderness: A Study on God's Goodness (Mapping the Footsteps of God Series)
by Lina AbuJamraThis unique six-week Bible study with companion videos is for individuals and groups hungry to be refreshed as they draw closer to the God who delights in providing everything they need. Stories of God&’s tables of blessing are woven throughout Scripture. In addition to an introduction about why God chooses to feed us in order to teach us about His goodness, A Table in the Wilderness offers in-depth Bible study on five tables that God offers as physical and spiritual reminders of His love, mercy, and overflowing kindness: Salvation (Passover)—when you need to be rescued Unexpected belonging (King David&’s table)—when you deserve to be punished Overflowing satisfaction (the wedding at Cana)—when you feel empty Remembrance (the Lord&’s Supper)—when you&’re likely to forget Eternal celebration (the marriage supper of the Lamb)—when life is hard This substantive, applicable, and richly spiritual study includes a QR code for quick access to streaming videos, spiritual exercises for contemplation and prayer, a self-reflection tool, and a leader&’s guide for small group study. Even in the most unexpected places—our weaknesses, our sins, our doubts—God loves to invite us into His presence. You are invited! Come to the table.
Tagore’s Solutions for Colonial Degeneration: Indic Societalism, Nation, Identities, and Communities
by Amartya MukhopadhyayThis book focuses on Rabindranath Tagore as a social and political thinker revolving around Tagore’s ideas on the seeds of civil society, nation, identities, and communities in the Indic tradition. The author deconstructs Tagore’s concepts against the appropriate resurgent and triumphalist Western concepts in the updated Western social thought and theories. The book examines Tagore’s understanding of the nature of the civil social sphere in India and analyzes the relevance of his civil social concepts against the backdrop of colonialism in India. It also discusses his views on nation and nationalism in India and his insights into the problems and prospects of intercommunity, particularly Hindu-Muslim relations in India. Applying current social science and Western literature in an unprecedented manner to interpret Tagore, this book will be of great interest to scholars, teachers, and students of politics, nationalism, postcolonialism, history, comparative literature, sociology, religious studies, and South Asian studies.
Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as You Respond to His Call
by Rachel G. ScottWhen is the last time God called you to do something that felt terrifying?When God nudges us into the unknown, it can be thrilling and exciting but also overwhelming and risky. Whether you&’re a stay-at-home mom, a corporate leader looking to follow God&’s calling, or retiree who knows you have more to give to the world, this book was written for you. Wife, mother, Bible teacher, and entrepreneur Rachel G. Scott loves to help men and women navigate their God-given callings. In Taking the 5 Leaps, Rachel equips readers to go from delay to action. What kind of leap are you being invited to make? And how can you prepare, plan, and execute that leap? This book outlines five types of leaps you can take using illustrations from the Bible and personal stories. Taking a risk of any kind is often accompanied with feelings of fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy. It requires courage and wisdom. In the Bible, we meet several leapers who learned to make obedience to God a non-negotiable. Rachel introduces us to biblical characters who have paved the way to lead us into a greater understanding of God&’s heart and intentions for modern-day leapers. This is your invitation to take the leap and partner with God in living a leaping lifestyle!I would love to be your leap mentor for a few days, weeks, or months. We will go at your pace. I want to cheer you on as you learn from my mistakes and successes about how to leap into God&’s destiny for you. Taking leaps always includes risks and tons of unknowns, but I want you to remember that the risk is worth Heaven&’s reward. – Rachel G. Scott
Talking Back to the West: How Turkey Uses Counter-Hegemony to Reshape the Global Communication Order (Geopolitics of Information)
by Bilge YesilIn the 2010s, Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) began to mobilize an international media system to project Turkey as a rising player and counter foreign criticism of its authoritarian practices. Bilge Yesil examines the AKP’s English-language communication apparatus, focusing on its objectives and outcomes, the idea-generating framework that undergirds it, and the implications of its activities. She also analyzes the decolonial and pan-Islamist messages AKP-sponsored outlets deploy to position Turkey as a burgeoning great power opposed to imperialism and claiming to be the voice of oppressed Muslims around the world. As the AKP wields this rhetoric to further its geopolitical and economic goals, media outlets pursue their own objectives by obfuscating facts with identity politics, demonizing the West to aggrandize the East and rallying Muslims under Turkey’s purportedly benevolent leadership. Insightfully exploring the crossroads of communications and authoritarianism, Talking Back to the West illuminates how the Erdogan government and its media allies use history, religion, and identity to pursue complementary agendas and tighten the AKP’s grip on power.
The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs: A Novel (Purls and Prayers)
by Sharon J. MondragónA humorous, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of community Fair Meadows Retirement Community might as well be a country club for most of the retirees enjoying the pool, golf course, and book clubs. But for the caregivers whose family members reside upstairs in the special Memory Care Unit, vacation is over. Comforting these caregivers is exactly why the Woolgatherers group has formed. They make prayer shawls to support those affected by the heartbreaking reality of not being recognized by a loved one-people like Sam Talbot, who has been barely existing since his wife moved into Memory Care. He finds that his life has lost all color and meaning without her. That's something the Woolgatherers can't bear to see. Flirtatious Jenny Alderman, cranky crocheter Edna O'Brian, kind Rose Harker, and the rest of the prayer shawl group weave him into the circle. Sam has no idea how he got tangled up with them, and he's no good at knitting. But when one member talks him into taking up his wife's old crochet hooks, he discovers that this one small gesture might just have the power to heal his life--or even save it. Full of Sharon Mondragon's characteristic humor and heart, this book wrestles with the loneliness of being the forgotten spouse of a dementia patient, moving past the fear that the spouses often face into the love and compassion that can make all the difference.
Taoist Inner Alchemy: Master Huang Yuanji's Guide to the Way of Meditation
by Ge Guolong Huang YuanjiA fascinating guide to the mental, physical, and esoteric spiritual transformative Taoist practices designed to increase longevity and unity with the world—with commentary and interpretation on the traditional text by a contemporary academic and meditation practitioner.Taoist alchemical practices are renowned for their mental, physical, and spiritually transformative benefits—including longevity and increased connection to the world around us. In this guide to Master Huang Yuanji&’s Taoist classic, Ge Guolong presents the basics of inner alchemy and the tradition&’s most essential meditation practices—along with explanations of the fundamental theories and methods one needs to actually start walking the path.Historically, Taoist teachers borrowed complex terminology from astrology, numerology, and metallurgical alchemy to describe the process of individual transformation that occurs as a result of long-term meditation practice. Ge Guolong demystifies that classical terminology, illuminating Taoism&’s straightforward and eminently practical philosophy. These vivid explanations of Huang Yuanji&’s discourses—a Taoist master from the late-Ming, early-Qing Dynasty (1636–1912)—are particularly striking for their clarity, relevance to day-to-day life, and close relationship to the philosophy of such works as the Tao Te Ching and Chuang-tzu. Synthesizing numerous streams of Chinese philosophy and elucidating their lived practice, Taoist Inner Alchemy is as an excellent entry point to discover the riches of traditional Taoist thought and meditation.
Targeted for Elimination
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonCaught in a murderer&’s crosshairs… Secrets can be lethal. After discovering a dead body in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Detective Jen Blackwell is ambushed—until federal park ranger Tyler Cade comes to the rescue. And when the culprit sets their sights on Jen&’s father, it&’s clear that someone is targeting them. She has no choice but to team up with her ex-boyfriend. Only Tyler&’s hiding something…and old secrets could cost them their lives. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Teaching and Addresses of Edward A. Kimball
by Edward A. KimballExplore the profound insights and transformative teachings of one of Christian Science’s most influential figures with Teaching and Addresses of Edward A. Kimball. This compelling collection brings together the essential writings and speeches of Edward A. Kimball, offering readers a deep dive into the spiritual wisdom and practical guidance that have inspired countless individuals on their spiritual journeys.Edward A. Kimball, a prominent Christian Science teacher and lecturer, was known for his clear and compelling articulation of the principles of Christian Science. This anthology captures the essence of his teachings, providing a comprehensive overview of his views on spiritual healing, faith, and the application of Christian Science principles to everyday life.Teaching and Addresses of Edward A. Kimball covers a wide range of topics, from the foundational beliefs of Christian Science to practical advice on how to live a spiritually enriched and healthful life. Kimball’s writings emphasize the importance of understanding the divine laws of God, the nature of true health and harmony, and the power of spiritual thought to effect positive change.The book is organized to present Kimball’s teachings in a coherent and accessible manner, making it an invaluable resource for both newcomers to Christian Science and those seeking to deepen their understanding of its principles. His eloquent addresses and insightful essays provide readers with a roadmap for spiritual growth, encouraging them to cultivate a closer relationship with God and to experience the healing power of divine Love.This Book is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in Christian Science, spiritual healing, and the pursuit of a deeper understanding of divine truth. Edward A. Kimball’s legacy of wisdom and compassion continues to guide and uplift readers, offering timeless insights into the path of spiritual enlightenment and healing.
Tentando a su Profesor
by Noël CadesEl profesor de una escuela católica Carl Spencer se enfrenta a una crisis de fe cuando se enamora de su alumna Juliet, ¿cómo podrá resistir la tentación de estar con ella? Juliet, una chica de 18 años con un pasado problemático, apuesta a que puede seducir al nuevo y atractivo profesor de latín, el Sr. Spencer, un cristiano devoto. Pero mientras el Sr. Spencer lucha con su fe mientras intenta resistir su creciente atracción por Juliet, ella empieza a darse cuenta de que se ha convertido en algo más que un juego para ella. «Tentando a su Profesor» es un romance seguro, sin trampas, abuso de sustancias, violencia ni crímenes.
The Testimony of Two Nations: How the Book of Mormon Reads, and Rereads, the Bible
by Michael AustinUnderstanding the Book of Mormon on its own terms and through its two-way connection with the Bible Like the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible, the Book of Mormon uses narratives to develop ideas and present instruction. Michael Austin reveals how the Book of Mormon connects itself to narratives in the Christian Bible with many of the same tools that the New Testament used to connect itself to the Hebrew Bible to create the Christian Bible. As Austin shows, the canonical context for interpreting the Book of Mormon includes the Christian Bible, the Book of Mormon itself, and other writings and revelations that hold scriptural status in most Restoration denominations. Austin pays particular attention to how the Book of Mormon connects itself to the Christian Bible both to form a new canon and to use the canonical relationship to reframe and reinterpret biblical narratives. This canonical context provides an important and fruitful method for interpreting the Book of Mormon.
Texas Ranch Cold Case (Cowboy Protectors #4)
by Virginia VaughanSolving a decades-old crime will leave no place safe… Twenty years after her mother vanished, Ally Fulton returns to Harmon Ranch—the last place she was seen—and barely makes it out alive. Someone doesn&’t want Ally digging up the truth. With a target on her back, she reluctantly accepts protection from Officer Tucker Harmon. Can he keep Ally alive—and right his family&’s wrongs—before she&’s silenced for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Cowboy Protectors Book 1: Kidnapped in TexasBook 2: Texas Ranch TargetBook 3: Dangerous Texas HideoutBook 4: Texas Ranch Cold Case
Their Forbidden Amish Match: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Lucy BayerThey shouldn&’t be together… But can they stay apart? After discovering his long-lost brother lives in Hickory Hollow, big-city doctor Todd Barrett decides to take a short tenure in the small Amish community. Almost immediately he clashes with the beautiful midwife, Lena Hochstetler. Yet as they work together, frosty first impressions melt and yield growing feelings. But Todd&’s stay is temporary, and an Amish midwife and Englischer doctor are far from a perfect match…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Their Inseparable Bond: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #19)
by Jill WeatherholtThey&’re a mismatched family… But their hearts line up just right Training service dogs is single dad Jake Beckett&’s calling. He&’s determined to train rambunctious puppy Callie to help his ailing friend Myrna live independently with her growing blindness. Myrna&’s granddaughter, Olivia Hart, isn&’t easily convinced, but Jake, his twins and Callie are an incredibly persuasive team. If Olivia agrees to give Callie a chance, will working with Jake risk her lifelong dreams?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt
Their Secret Amish Arrangement: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Lucy BayerTheir fake courtship… Is beginning to feel all too real When contractor Henry Barrett arrives in Hickory Hollow, his plans to renovate a house and mend the relationship with his estranged brother go awry. But a fake courtship with shy baker Clara Templeton might just solve both their problems. She&’ll help clean up the house and he&’ll teach her how to date. There&’s no risk of heartbreak since an Amish girl and an Englischer could never share real love…could they?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Their Surprise Amish Reunion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Jocelyn McClayHe&’s back in her town …and back in her heart Decades ago, Elizabeth Beiler turned down her beau&’s proposal and he left town heartbroken. Now Moses Glick is back—and he&’s the new owner of the restaurant she&’s been planning to purchase. But his temporary visit turns into a long-term stay when Elizabeth is injured. As they work together and old feelings resurface, can they open their hearts to a second chance…or will they let past hurts keep them apart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Their Unlikely Amish Courtship: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Cathy LiggettA fake arrangement For the sake of a child No one in Sugarcreek, Ohio, can believe that charming Benjamin Byler and standoffish Miriam Schrock are dating—and they&’d be right. But the Amish bachelor needs the fake courtship to prove he can care for his orphaned niece. Now the mismatched couple must convince their community they&’re truly in love. Except Miriam is more caring and beautiful than Benjamin thought, and he might be in danger of falling for his own charade…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Themes in the Christian History of Central Africa
by T. O. Ranger John WellerThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.
Theological Fringes of Phenomenology (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
by Joseph Rivera Joseph S. O’LearyThis book focuses on the relationships between phenomenology and theology, which have been varied and complex but seem currently in an inconclusive and loosely defined state. Methodological rigor is not much in evidence, and the two disciplines continue to defy any authoritative synthesis. While both disciplines grapple with questions concerning the fundamental structures of human experience, their relationship is troubled by the elusive roles of Revelation and faith, which threaten the scientific autonomy of philosophy on one side and disable theologians for consistent philosophical discourse on the other. This volume revisits that conundrum from various perspectives, as it at once repristinates some of the most vibrant points of encounter and opens possibilities for new beginnings. It begins with the theological musings into which leading phenomenologists have been drawn from the start, with special reference to Husserl, Heidegger, and Michel Henry, as well as backward glances to Fichte, Schelling, and Blondel. A second section takes up specific theological themes and examines how phenomenological approaches can refine thinking on them. These include the Incarnation, the Resurrection, the Eucharist, Grace, and Prayer. A dialogue between phenomenology and classical theologians is staged in the third section: Augustine, Pseudo-Dionysius, Eckhart, and Karl Rahner. The closing section ranges more widely, discussing atheism, non-realist theology, and Hinduism from phenomenological angles, and showing how these topics too come within the ambit of theology.
The Theological Metaphors of Marx
by Enrique DusselIn The Theological Metaphors of Marx, Enrique Dussel provides a groundbreaking combination of Marxology, theology, and ethical theory. Dussel shows that Marx unveils the theology of capitalism in his critique of commodity fetishization. Capitalism constitutes an idolatry of the commodity that undergirds the capitalist expropriation of labor. Dussel examines Marx’s early writings on religion and fetishism and proceeds through what Dussel refers to as the four major drafts of Capital, ultimately situating Marx’s philosophical, economic, ethical, and historical insights in relation to the theological problems of his time. Dussel notes a shift in Marx’s underlying theological schema from a political critique of the state to an economic critique of the commodity fetish as the Devil, or anti-God, of modernity. Marx’s thought, impact, and influence cannot be fully understood without Dussel’s historic reinterpretation of the theological origins and implications of Marx’s critiques of political economy and politics.
The Theological Power of Film (Routledge Studies in Religion and Film)
by James LorenzThis book explores the theological power of film and seeks to render a properly theological account of cinematic art. It considers: What theology and theological practice does cinematic art give rise to? What are the perceptual and affective potentials of film for theology, and what, if anything, is theological about the cinematic medium itself? The author argues that film is a fundamentally embodied art form, a haptic and somatic medium of perception-cum-expression. This, combined with the distinct temporal aesthetic of film, invests cinema with profound theological potentials. The chapters explore these potentials through theological-cinematic analysis, emphasising the themes of encounter, embodiment, time, and contemplation, as well as three intimately connected doctrines of Christian theology: creation, incarnation, and eschatology. Throughout the book, the films and writings of the Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky emerge as a singular illustration of the theological power of film, becoming a crucial resource for theologicalcinematic analysis.
Theology and the University
by Fáinche Ryan Dirk Ansorge Josef QuittererTheology and the University presents a compelling argument as to why theology still matters. It considers how theology has been marginalised in the academy and in public life, arguing that doing so has serious repercussions for the integrity of the academic study of religion.The chapters in this book demonstrate how theology, as the only discipline which represents religion from within, provides insight into aspects of religion which are hidden from the social sciences. Against a backdrop of heated debates on the role of the humanities in the university, the book highlights the specific contribution of theological education and research to the work of a university, providing essential information for academic and social/political decision-making. Whilst the book has an emphasis on the Catholic tradition, it explores the prospect of fruitful complementarity and interdisciplinarity both with secularised studies of religion, and other disciplines in the university, such as literature, philosophy, and the social sciences.This book provides orientation for decision-makers, particularly those concerned with the broader question of humanities in the university; students in their choice of study; those interested in the wellbeing of today’s universities; and ecclesial authorities seeking to form leaders capable of intelligent responses to the issues of contemporary society. It is a must read for all researchers of theology, as well as anyone interested in the role of the humanities more broadly.