The Magic Of Asia
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The Magic Of Asia
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Author : Kim Chung Lee
language : en
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Release Date : 2000-01-03
The Magic Of Asia written by Kim Chung Lee and has been published by Lorenz Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-03 with Cookery, Asian categories.
Over 120 glorious color photographs of the finished dishes inspire you to try the recipes in this beautiful book. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide you through each recipe effortlessly.
Conjuring Asia
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Author : Chris Goto-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-07-14
Conjuring Asia written by Chris Goto-Jones and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-14 with Games & Activities categories.
This book charts the history of modern magic across India, China and Japan, analyzing representations in the cultural imagination of the West.
The Modern Spirit Of Asia
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Author : Peter van der Veer
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014
The Modern Spirit Of Asia written by Peter van der Veer and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
A comparative look at religion and spirituality in postcolonial China and India The Modern Spirit of Asia challenges the notion that modernity in China and India are derivative imitations of the West, arguing that these societies have transformed their ancient traditions in unique and distinctive ways. Peter van der Veer begins with nineteenth-century imperial history, exploring how Western concepts of spirituality, secularity, religion, and magic were used to translate the traditions of India and China. He traces how modern Western notions of religion and magic were incorporated into the respective nation-building projects of Chinese and Indian nationalist intellectuals, yet how modernity in China and India is by no means uniform. While religion is a centerpiece of Indian nationalism, it is viewed in China as an obstacle to progress that must be marginalized and controlled. The Modern Spirit of Asia moves deftly from Kandinsky's understanding of spirituality in art to Indian yoga and Chinese qi gong, from modern theories of secularism to histories of Christian conversion, from Orientalist constructions of religion to Chinese campaigns against magic and superstition, and from Muslim Kashmir to Muslim Xinjiang. Van der Veer, an outspoken proponent of the importance of comparative studies of religion and society, eloquently makes his case in this groundbreaking examination of the spiritual and the secular in China and India.
Understanding Witchcraft And Sorcery In Southeast Asia
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Author : C. W. Watson
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Understanding Witchcraft And Sorcery In Southeast Asia written by C. W. Watson and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Witchcraft holds a perennial fascination for scholars and the public at large. In Southeast Asia malign magic and sorcery are part of the routine experience of villagers and urban dwellers alike, and stories appearing in the press from time to time bear witness to a persisting public concern. The essays presented in this volume describe what people believe and what actions result from those beliefs. Not surprisingly, given the range and variety of cultures, considerable differences exist in the region. Among some cultures, in Thailand and Indonesia for example, sorcerers are said to possess spirits that empower them to cause illness and misfortune. Elsewhere, in Malaysia and Sumatra, the power of the dukun derives from the accumulation of arcane knowledge and mystical practice. Contributors describe the witches and sorcerers they have met and suggest both how their societies look upon them and how we in turn should regard them. Understanding Witchcraft and Sorcery in Southeast Asia will appeal to scholars and students of social anthropology and comparative religion. Its substantial contribution to theoretical and comparative issues in a Southeast Asian context provides a fresh perspective on a stimulating topic.
The Asia Book
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Author : China Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Asia Book written by China Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Travel categories.
The Asia Book is a truly a comprehensive exploration of this captivating continent of contrasts, from the tropical beaches of Bali to the frozen slopes of Everest. Hugely ambitious and stunningly beautiful, it covers Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent & the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Weather Magic In Inner Asia
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Author : A Molnár
language : en
Publisher: Sinor Research Institute of Inner Asian Studies
Release Date : 1994
Weather Magic In Inner Asia written by A Molnár and has been published by Sinor Research Institute of Inner Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.
Weather-magic is a particular type of magic, a structured set of beliefs and the rites connected to then, rites aimed at affecting changes in the weather.
Read Me A Story
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Author : Asia/pacific Co-Publication Programme
language : en
Publisher: NBT India
Release Date : 2006
Read Me A Story written by Asia/pacific Co-Publication Programme and has been published by NBT India this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Children's stories categories.
Moon Magic
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Author : Katherine Davison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Moon Magic written by Katherine Davison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Fiction categories.
A retelling of four Asian myths that deal with the moon & its phases.
The Magic Fishbones And Other Fabulous Tales Of Asia
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Magic Fishbones And Other Fabulous Tales Of Asia written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Asian folk tales categories.
Asian Children S Favorite Stories
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Author : David Conger
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2019-03-26
Asian Children S Favorite Stories written by David Conger and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-26 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries--China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The classic stories in this book include: Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea) Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines) How the Mousedeer Became a Judge (Indonesia) Liang and His Magic Brush (China) The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand) The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India) The Crane's Gratitude (Japan) This multicultural children's book opens doors to other cultures and engages the imagination.