Cristina Beltran, "The Trouble with Unity: Latino Politics and the Creation of Identity" English | 2010 | ISBN: 0195375912, 0195375904 | PDF | pages: 241 | 1.3 mb Over the past decade, much attention has been given to examining the growing political influence of Latinos in the United States in order to define the so-called "Latino vote." The existence of a coherent, pan-ethnic Latino political agenda is, as this book shows, not only highly debatable, but democratically unviable. The Story of Baha'u'llah: Promised One of All Religions By Druzelle Cederquist 2005 | 359 Pages | ISBN: 1931847134 | PDF | 3 MB An inspiring and dramatically paced introduction to the Prophet and Founder of the Baha'i Faith, The Story of Baha'u'llah presents in a clear narrative style the life of the Prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed. Woven into the story are Baha'u'llah's principal teachings and references to historical events and persons that place the development of the new religion in a global context. In addition, The life of the Bab and the dramatic events of the Dawnbreaker era are a major part of the first portion of the book. The Star Wars Book: Expand your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away By DK 2020 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0241409977 | PDF | 166 MB This is the Star Wars book you're looking for.If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate Star Wars saga, this is the book for you. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.Written by Star Wars experts, including fan-favorite Pablo Hidalgo, this book is packed with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics and curated essays that reveal the mysteries of the Star Wars galaxy. From legendary heroes like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa to fascinating species like the Wookiees and Tusken Raiders, this book explores the central characters, technology, governments, and events that have shaped the epic saga.The book is divided into key subject areas - the galaxy, science and technology, the Force, the Skywalkers, galactic governments and their dissidents, and galactic denizens. Whether you are a devoted Star Wars fan or a casual reader curious to learn more, The Star Wars Book is an invaluable roadmap to this galaxy, far far away.... The Spirits' Book By Allan Kardec 2018 | 630 Pages | ISBN: 8598161187 | PDF | 5 MB "Of the five fundamental books that comprise the Spiritist Codification, The Spirits' Book was the first one that compiled all the teachings of high order spirits (the Spirits) through mediums the world over. It is the landmark of a doctrine that has had a great impact on the thought and life view of a considerable portion of humankind since 1857, when the first French edition was released. It is divided into four parts and has 1,019 questions asked by Allan Kardec, the Codifier of Spiritism. It rationally and logically presents the teachings of Spiritism in their scientific, philosophical and religious aspects. No matter what the religious convictions or beliefs of the reader are, reading The Spirits' Book will be of immense value for everyone, for it addresses the issues of God, the immortality of the soul, the nature of spirits and their relations with human beings, moral laws, our present and future lives and the future of humankind - subjects of general interest and great practicality."
Eyasu Hailu Tamene, "The Sociolinguistics of Ethiopian Sign Language: A Study of Language Use and Attitudes (Volume 23) " English | ISBN: 1944838066 | 2018 | 160 pages | EPUB | 2 MB Ethiopian Sign Language (EthSL) emerged relatively recently; its development is closely tied to the establishment of the first school for deaf students in Addis Ababa by American missionaries in 1963. Today, EthSL is used by more than a million members of the Ethiopian Deaf community, but it remains an under-researched language. In this work, Eyasu Hailu Tamene presents a groundbreaking study of EthSL that touches on multiple aspects of Deaf people's lives in Ethiopia. The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Job By C. J. Williams 2017 | 112 Pages | ISBN: 1532608330 | PDF | 1 MB The Book of Job has been a rich source of truth and comfort for its readers throughout the ages, but the crowning glory of this book is the prophetic testimony it bears to the sufferings that Jesus Christ would endure as the savior of his people. The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Job examines the historical character of Job as a typological figure, whose experience of suffering leading to glory was meant to portray the work of Christ, and provide assurance and comfort to all who bear affliction in faith. Christopher Lee, "The Semblance of Identity: Aesthetic Mediation in Asian American Literature" English | 2012 | ISBN: 0804778701 | PDF | pages: 208 | 1.3 mb The history of Asian American literature reveals the ongoing attempt to work through the fraught relationship between identity politics and literary representation. This relationship is especially evident in literary works which claim that their content represents the socio-historical world. The Semblance of Identityargues that the reframing of the field as a critical, rather than identity-based, project nonetheless continues to rely on the logics of identity.
The School of Life, "The School of Life Guide to Modern Manners: How to navigate the dilemmas of social life" English | ISBN: 191289114X | 2020 | 112 pages | EPUB | 6 MB An essential guide to modern etiquette. Angela Carter, "The Sadeian Woman: And the Ideology of Pornography" English | 2001 | ISBN: 0140298614, 0394505751 | PDF | pages: 161 | 2.6 mb Draws on de Sade's embodiments of women's two roles, Justine and Juliette, and on more contemporary models to argue that sexuality is a mode of power politics as well as a vital way to advance relationships admitting of neither conqueror nor conquered. Reprint. The Precambrian Geology of Lithuania: An Integratory Study of the Platform Basement Structure and Evolution English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030968545 | 207 Pages | PDF (True) | 23 MB |