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This is a rather unusual reference work. With elements of index, dictionary, encyclopaedia, concordance, and collection of quotations, it has been designed to act as a comprehensive and accessible guide to the whole of the Complete Works. Sangharakshita's life of creative engagement with the world of reading, writing, and knowledge began with the years he spent, confined to bed by a childhood illness, absorbed in the many volumes of an encyclopaedia, and he once declared that 'the most useful book in the world, leaving aside the scriptures, is the dictionary'. There's a pleasing symmetry in the completion of his Complete Works by a reference work of his own. Sangharakshita once said that a dictionary is full of interesting surprises, and that is certainly true of this concordance. It answers one's questions, raises other questions, and above all it is full of signposts to help the reader find their own particular way through the vast forest of the Dharma.

Compared with camera phones and compact cameras, modern DSLRs can seem terribly over-complicated to the novice photographer. The truth is, they have to be over-complicated to satisfy the needs of a diverse range of users, despite the fact that most photographers will only use a small percentage of the features on a regular basis. What the beginner photographer really needs, then, is a no-nonsense guide to the most important features on DSLRs written by experts that reveals in plain English exactly what they need to know and nothing more. This is that book. The Compact Beginner's Guide to Photography explains all the photography concepts beginners need, such as how to balance exposures, how to get sharp shots, and how to maximise image quality. Once you've mastered these basics, you can then move on to our more advanced skills section at the end of the book featuring practical how-to guides for shooting a range of core subjects. Take your photography to the next level and start learning today!

A History of Medicine in Twelve Objects is an entertaining and insightful guide through the instruments that have come to shape modern medicine as we know it.

In every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. This accessible overview walks readers through centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions-not with a dry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition of Christian belief and why it matters for our lives today.As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Creeds and Councils is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the statement's content and key points, reflections on contemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.

There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word. On the other hand, many believers have little to no familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.What's needed is a strong dose of humility and restraint, and also a clear and informed definition of orthodoxy and heresy. Know the Heretics provides an accessible "e;travel guide"e; to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history. As a part of the KNOW series, it is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context; a simple explanation of the unorthodox teaching, the orthodox response and a key defender; reflections of contemporary relevance; and discussion questions.

The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Ecosystem Services provides an overview of Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), which are the nonmaterial aspects of benefits that people derive from nature.

The 119th edition of the indispensable, bestselling guide to everything you need to know about publishing. A vital resource for all writers looking to get published, including authors, poets and screenwriters.

'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateCelebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages. Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ... This edition includes advice from writers such as Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, and bestselling picture book author Smriti Halls. 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.' Julia Donaldson

Why do people thirst for the extraordinary or a connection to something beyond the material? Extraordinary experiences are often labelled religious, spiritual, mystical or even sacred. However, ecstasy is not extraordinary; for many people throughout the world, it is the exact opposite.Providing case studies that highlight the diverse voices of people who have ecstatic religious experiences, this book brings together chapters on ecstasy, transformations of the mind and body, and interactions between the living and spirits.Focusing on ecstatic contexts across North and South America, Africa, Japan and beyond, this book utilises intersectional analysis to uncover the links among racial, social, and gendered political margins.Using a wealth of research from both past and present, this book explores how ecstasy can be experienced during trance, possession, prayer, and even through the use of psychotropic substances. This book uncovers group interactions between people and gods, saints, angels, and demons by interrogating institutional contexts of possession and exorcism.Approaching ecstasy from both emic and etic perspectives, the book shines light on the transformative power of ecstatic religious experience for people who often live in the shadows of dominant society.

On the morning of 20 January 1607 huge regions of south Wales and south West England were flooded as people set about their daily tasks. The damage was so extreme it was for a time believed to have been a tsunami but this has been discredited. Victims saw it as a repeat of Noah's Flood, so as they were trying to survive, they must have been struggling with the belief that God was punishing them for their sins.It provides accounts from the time and images show people and animals bobbing about in the floodwaters, with others in trees, clinging for their lives as they hoped to be rescued. Claims have been made that the flood reached 60 feet deep in some places, and the waters took many days to subside whilst wagons and boats were used to rescue survivors.The book traces the extent of the disaster, tracks the flood damages and the long term aftermath. It places it in context of the times in which it occurred, and raises questions over how the region would cope of the disaster is repeated.

Discover the major faiths from around the world An easy starting point for everyone curious about some of the world's most widespread religions, World Religions All-in-One For Dummies walks you through seven popular faiths with easy-to-understand language and explanations. Whether you're interested in all of them or just curious about one or two, you'll discover what you want to know and become a more informed global citizen. 7 Books Inside... HinduismTaoismBuddhismJudaismChristianityIslamMormonism

The story of women and punk told through the narratives of ordinary women from the streets of London in the 1970s to the beaches of California in the 2000s, providing details and anecdotes to bring to life the socio-political backdrop.With chapters covering all major punk movements, including the 1970s British punk explosion, 1980s American Hardcore, 1990s global pop punk, right up until the modern-day resurgence of musical activism around a variety of societal issues.The story told by the women themselves, using first-hand interviews with the ordinary women and girls who compromise the millions of punk fans from the 1970s to the present day."How punk engaged with the fight for women's rights and how it can achieve liberation for women. Punk was different and new from anything else. In a lot of ways, I was drawn to the scene because of the politics - feminism, working class solidarity, questioning everything, challenging authority. All these issues were important." - CamillaFor women like Camilla - who spent her teenage years in 1970s immersed in the local punk scene - punk was a thrilling and cataclysmic event that provided a new look, a new attitude and a new community. It seemed like the start of a social and cultural revolution, where old ideas and norms were swept away and new terms negotiated, especially for women.In a society where sex sells, these rebellious kids weren't buying the superficial and tawdry anymore - they were in search of the meaningful and the authentic.

This volume fills a gap in the literature on Digital Humanities in the Hispanic context by gathering a heterogeneous group of specialists who, from different standpoints in the Humanities, explore Spanish texts as the object of study, Digital Humanities as the work methodology, and Medieval and Early Modern Times as the historical framework.