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Author: Manu Samriti ChanderPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 11/28/2024Pages: 286Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69dISBN: 9781009180160This title is not returnable

Few writings have shaped the world as much as the Book of Isaiah. Its lyricism, imagery, theology, and ethics are all deeply ingrained into us, and into Judeo-Christian culture more generally. It has been a cultural touchstone from the time when it was formed,...

This comprehensive handbook delves into the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, law, and government regulations in society and business. With a particular focus on consumer-centric issues, chapters analyze the benefits and challenges of the expanding influence of AI systems on consumers, while shedding light...

At a time when scholars in both literary and scientific disciplines are advancing the term posthumanism, this book offers a through-line. Beginning with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and continuing into the post-print, born-digital excursions of Shelley Jackson's Patchwork Girl, this literary introduction defines posthumanism and...

The Capybaras' Quest: The Lost City in the CloudsAuthor: Marc FinksPublisher: Constellation PressPublished: 07/24/2024Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.30dISBN: 9786166161144This title is not returnable

*The Chief of Staff: An Insider's Perspective to Becoming a Strategic Partner in the Executive Suite* by Anne Marie Otanez provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted role of a Chief of Staff (CoS) in modern organizations. The book is structured as both a...

"作为"中国符号"系列图书的第二部，《东方有龙》不仅是一本图书,更像是一次文化之旅。如果问你龙长什么样子，你会如何回答?你是否对龙充满了好奇?龙在中国代表什么?中国人为什么那么爱龙?带着对龙文化的热爱，我们从八千多年前的龙传奇说起，给孩子建立一个全面的关于"龙"的知识体系。1.以龙之名，追寻中华文明的成长足迹全书以我们中华民族的象征"龙"为主题，囊括文学、历史、建筑、艺术、文物等方面，在介绍龙的同时，还有各种与龙相关的现代文化依次登场，全面开启孩子中华传统文化的探索之旅。2.关于中国龙科普的近乎全面覆盖这是一本关于中国龙科普知识的百科全书，书中从龙的起源讲起，包括龙的种类、血脉及相关神兽，涵盖了建筑、文物、节日、生肖，以及文学作品等多方面知识。除此之外，还结合相关内容延伸多类知识点。帮助孩子全面了解中国的"龙文化"，更好地传承龙的精神。3.变神像化为具象化将龙从"天上"拉至"凡间"我们要打破人们传统观念中龙的神秘"人设"从方方面面对龙进行了一个揭秘。让孩子与龙进行一场深度"对话"，将龙从"天上"拉至"凡间"，让孩子全面了解我们中华龙文化的魅力。4.内容严谨考究，精挑细选满足孩子对龙的无限好奇心创作团队精选了中华传统文化中龙的相关知识点，且每个知识点都有出处，严谨可靠。一本书可以满足孩子对于龙的无限好奇心，还有很多冷知识等你发现。5.新国风绘画与"龙"精神完美契合还原中华文化中"龙"该有的样子我们既兼顾传统韵味,又融入现代动感，色彩温润大气，场景构图新颖有创意，让孩子一看就能感受到龙在中华文明中所代表的精气神儿。威严正气、睿智、勇敢，这才是中华文化中"龙"该有的样子。我们作为华夏子孙、龙的传人，龙对我们的意义深远。"龙"贯穿中国传统文化的始终，并传承至今。要让孩子真正读懂"龙"，理解中国龙文化，形成民族自豪感，构建出中Author: 上尚印象Publisher: Warwick International Publishing HousePublished: 09/01/2024Pages: 76Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.21dISBN: 9781917100106This title is not returnable

The Chinese played a vital part in the Dutch colonial economy, and their economic role has remained important throughout the centuries. Starting in the early 1900s, China also influenced their socio-political life. After the Chinese in the Dutch East Indies managed to shed most...

Growing up in a Christian home and community, I had so many questions. When someone dies, for example, a young mother, and leaves her children behind, in some cases without a father, we would often say, "God puts her to rest."In my youthful mind,...

What do an escaped prisoner, a feminist vampire, and the ghost of an 80's pop star have in common? They're hanging out in Chuparosa -- a small town with big stories to tell.Chuparosa, Arizona sits at the foothills of a mountain range full of...

A brilliant exploration of literature, The Common Reader, First Series by Virginia Woolf offers incisive essays on authors, books, and the art of reading. With her keen intellect and elegant prose, Woolf guides readers through a rich tapestry of literary history, making complex ideas...

Unleash the Power of Castor Oil: Your Ultimate Guide to Unlocking the Power of Nature's Elixir for Health, Beauty and Wellness TransformationHave you ever wondered if there's a natural remedy that can work wonders for your health and well-being? Look no further! Discover the...

Have you ever dreamed of transforming your daily walks into culinary expeditions?"The Complete Forager's Guide to Wild Foods" isn't just a guide, it's a passport to a hidden world where nature's bounty thrives. Forget crowded grocery stores; picture vibrant meadows teeming with wild edibles,...

"The Complete Zero Point Weight Loss Diet Cookbook 2024: 100+ Easy and Authentic Recipes to Improve Healing For Beginners, Advanced Users & Accelerate Weight Loss" is your ultimate companion on the journey to a healthier, happier you.With over 100 carefully curated recipes, this cookbook...

The Conservator's Cookbook is a collection of practical, step-by-step guides outlining how to prepare various solutions, adhesives, gels, and other mixtures used in heritage conservation.While most conservators learn the chemical rationale of solution-making during their training, the actual process of preparing these compounds can...

Collected here in one affordable volume are the most important documents of the United States of America: The Constitution of the United States of America with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation....

By analyzing contemporary Les Misérables online fandom, how can we conceptualize fandom racism, especially when it complicates the typical and sometimes reductive narratives that assign racism to only the "bad" and the conservative "other"? Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is a well-adapted novel with films,...

There is a secret to be learned in The Crab Dance! Did you have any idea that you, too, can dance with the crabs? Join us as we take an exciting, breathtaking trip to the beach with friends and family, and be ready as...

Author: Justin PricePublisher: Vers CreativePublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 160Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56dISBN: 9798992074529

Building on the legacy of Fernando F. Segovia, the pioneering essays in this volume redefine the intersection of biblical studies and geopolitics. Through a thorough exploration of how ancient texts and modern readers influence and reflect geopolitical dynamics, each contributor reveals how biblical narratives...