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  • Nepal

    A History from the Earliest Times to the Present

    by Axel Michaels ...
    Until 1951 Nepal was closed to the world, landlocked between the strongest Asian powers, India and China. With its exceptional landscape, it touts the highest mountains and the greatest biodiversity on earth. It is best known as the home of Mt. Everest and holds particular fascination for those interested in climbing the Himalayas. Having long maintained its self-imposed isolation, the nation is ... Read more

    $28.99 CAD

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    Fasting

    3 Books in 1 - Autophagy, Intermittent Fasting, Sugar Detoxification

    by Frances Spritzler, Kierra Lewis, Axel Eenfeldt ...
    Narrated by Chiquito Joaquim, Betty Johnston, Seth E Michaels ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 34 min

    Are you ready to take back control of your body?Tired of fad diets that don’t work, or crash diets that only hurt your progress? Are you stuck in the same cycle of weight on, weight off, no matter how hard you try?If this sounds like you, then keep reading!AUTOPHAGY: Body’s Natural Intelligence for Anti-Aging and Healing – Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss & Self-CleansingAn outline of how ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hinduism

    Past and Present

    by Axel Michaels ...
    Translated by Barbara Harshav ...
    Hinduism is currently followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. Such internal plurality inspires vastly ranging rites and practices amongst Hinduism's hundreds of millions of adherents. It is therefore not surprising that scholars have been hesitant to ... Read more

    $56.99 CAD

  • Homo Ritualis

    Hindu Ritual and Its Significance for Ritual Theory

    by Axel Michaels ...
    Series series Oxford Ritual Studies
    Is the richness and diversity of rituals and celebrations in South Asia unique? Are Indians or Hindus more involved in rituals than people of other faiths and other places? If so, what makes them special? Can we speak of a homo ritualis when it comes to India or Hinduism? Drawing on extensive textual studies and fieldwork in Nepal and India, Axel Michaels demonstrates how the characteristic ... Read more

    $52.99 CAD

  • Community-Engaged Scholarship

    Reflections from Netter Center Alumni

    Edited by Rita Axelroth Hodges, Michael Zuckerman ...
    A collection of stories by Penn alumni whose lives were transformed by engaging with the West Philadelphia communityFor over thirty years, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships has served as the University of Pennsylvania’s primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually ... Read more

    $41.99 CAD

  • Community-Engaged Scholarship

    Reflections from Netter Center Alumni

    Edited by Rita Axelroth Hodges, Michael Zuckerman ...
    A collection of stories by Penn alumni whose lives were transformed by engaging with the West Philadelphia communityFor over thirty years, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships has served as the University of Pennsylvania’s primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually ... Read more

    $45.99 CAD

  • Red Cross & Iron Cross

    Enriched edition.

    by Axel Munthe, Michael Wellesley ...
    In "Red Cross & Iron Cross," Axel Munthe masterfully intertwines personal narrative and poignant observations as he reflects on the dualities of human experience during wartime. The book captivates with its meditative prose, a hallmark of Munthe's literary style, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative captures the harrowing ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Acetabular Fractures

    Diagnosis, Indications, Treatment Strategies

    Edited by Axel Gänsslen, Michael Müller, Michael Nerlich, Jan Lindahl ...
    Enclosed within the deep and complex structures of the hip joint and the surroundings, acetabular fractures confront the orthopaedic surgeon with great challenges. A number of critical neurovascular structures in the vicinity are imperiled; the hip joint itself requires utmost care in surgery to preserve biomechanical stability over the long term and to postpone the development of posttraumatic ... Read more

    $372.99 CAD

  • Acetabular Fractures

    Diagnosis, Indications, Treatment Strategies

    Edited by Axel Gänsslen, Michael Müller, Michael Nerlich, Jan Lindahl ...
    Enclosed within the deep and complex structures of the hip joint and the surroundings, acetabular fractures confront the orthopaedic surgeon with great challenges. A number of critical neurovascular structures in the vicinity are imperiled; the hip joint itself requires utmost care in surgery to preserve biomechanical stability over the long term and to postpone the development of posttraumatic ... Read more

    $499.99 CAD

  • Emotions in Rituals and Performances

    South Asian and European Perspectives on Rituals and Performativity

    Edited by Axel Michaels, Christoph Wulf ...
    Challenging the idea that rituals are static and emotions irrational, the volume explores the manifold qualities of emotions in ritual practices. Focusing explicitly on the relationship between emotions and rituals, it poses two central questions. First, how and to what extent do emotions shape rituals? Second, in what way are emotions ritualized in and beyond rituals? Strong emotions are ... Read more

    $104.99 CAD

  • Blood Rubies

    by Michael McDowell, Axel Young ...
    It would bring bad luck, they said. But she split her pair of ruby earrings and gave one to each of her beautiful twin babies. Within hours she was burned to death in a fire. The twins lived.KATHERINERaised by a poor, childless couple, Katherine was shy and withdrawn, except in her love for the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. In her heart, Katherine had found God. In her father's heart, they ... Read more

    $12.67 CAD

  • Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

    Edited by Axel Michaels, Christoph Wulf ...
    This volume critically examines the role of science in the humanities and social sciences. It studies how cultures and societies in South Asia and Europe underwent a transformation with the adoption or adaptation of scientific methods, turning ancient cultural processes and phenomena into an enhanced scientific structure.The chapters in this bookDiscuss the development of science as a method in ... Read more

    $88.99 CAD