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Eight Million Gods

Author : Wen Spencer
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN 13 : 1625791038
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Eight Million Gods written by Wen Spencer and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary fantasy of mystery and death as American expats battle Japanese gods and monsters to retrieve an ancient artifact that can destroy the world. On Saturday afternoon, Nikki Delany thought, "George Wilson, in the kitchen, with a blender." By dinner, she had killed George and posted his gory murder to her blog. The next day, she put on her mourning clothes and went out to meet her best friend for lunch to discuss finding a replacement for her love interest. Nikki is a horror novelist. Her choice of career is dictated by an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that forces her to write stories of death and destruction. She can't control it, doesn't understand it, but can use it to make money anywhere in the world. Currently "anywhere" is in Japan, hiding from her mother who sees Nikki's OCD as proof she's mentally unstable. Nikki's fragile peace starts to fall apart when the police arrest her for the murder of an American expatriate. Someone killed him with a blender. Reality starts to unravel around Nikki. She's attacked by a raccoon in a business suit. After a series of blackouts, shes accompanied by a boy that no one else can see, a boy who claims to be a god. Is she really being pursued by Japanese myths¾or is she simply going insane? What Nikki does know for sure is that the bodies are piling up, her mother has arrived in Japan to lock her up for the rest of her life¾and her novels always end with everyone dead. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Handbook of Japanese Mythology

Author : Michael Ashkenazi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1576074684
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Japanese Mythology written by Michael Ashkenazi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-11-05 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan—one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture. Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet little-known mythological landscape. The book reveals the origins of Japan's myths in the very different realms of Buddhism, Shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of the Ainu and Okinawan cultures and recent myths arising from Japan's encounters with modernization. It then offers vivid retellings of the central Shinto and Buddhist myths, plus descriptions of major historical figures, icons, rituals, and events. For students or long-time enthusiasts, it is the ideal guide for investigating Japanese reverence for the sun, the imperial family, and the virtues of purity and loyalty. Readers will also learn why sumo wrestlers stomp before each match, how a fussy baby creates thunder, why Japan has a god for soccer, and much more.

Eight Million Gods and Demons

Author : Hiroko Shāwin
Publisher : Plume Books
ISBN 13 : 9780452284517
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (845 download)

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Download or read book Eight Million Gods and Demons written by Hiroko Shāwin and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Meiji-era Japan, where the standard of beauty is the graceful geisha and the greatest joy a woman can hope for is to produce healthy heirs for her husband, an idealistic Japanese politician named Taku takes Emi as his child bride. Emi, a gifted koto player, cherishes Taku's doting love until Emi's inability to conceive causes a rift in their marriage.

Eight Million Gods and Demons

Author : Hiroko Sherwin
Publisher : Plume
ISBN 13 : 9780452159907
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (599 download)

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Download or read book Eight Million Gods and Demons written by Hiroko Sherwin and published by Plume. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Meiji-era Japan, Emi dares hope that her new baby will help mend the rift in her marriage. That is, until she meets Hana, an extraordinarily beautiful and wicked geisha, and discovers a betrayal so devastating it would take the aid of eight million gods and demons--the number of deities in the Japanese pantheon--to overcome.

Eight Million Ways to Die

Author : Lawrence Block
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061806641
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Eight Million Ways to Die written by Lawrence Block and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobody knows better than Matthew Scudder how far down a person can sink in this city. A young prostitute named Kim knew it also—and she wanted out. Maybe Kim didn't deserve the life fate had dealt her. She surely didn't deserve her death. The alcoholic ex-cop turned p.i. was supposed to protect her, but someone slashed her to ribbons on a crumbling New York City waterfront pier. Now finding Kim's killer will be Scudder's penance. But there are lethal secrets hiding in the slain hooker's past that are far dirtier than her trade. And there are many ways of dying in this cruel and dangerous town—some quick and brutal ... and some agonizingly slow.

Waking Gods

Author : Sylvain Neuvel
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 1101886730
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Waking Gods written by Sylvain Neuvel and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the gripping sequel to Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel’s innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward. “Sleeping Giants may have debuted his thrilling saga, but Waking Gods proves that Neuvel’s scope is more daring than readers could have imagined.”—Paste As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the earth. As an adult, she’s dedicated her brilliant scientific career to solving the mystery that began that fateful day: Why was a titanic robot of unknown origin buried in pieces around the world? Years of investigation have produced intriguing answers—and even more perplexing questions. But the truth is closer than ever before when a second robot, more massive than the first, materializes and lashes out with deadly force. Now humankind faces a nightmare invasion scenario made real, as more colossal machines touch down across the globe. But Rose and her team at the Earth Defense Corps refuse to surrender. They can turn the tide if they can unlock the last secrets of an advanced alien technology. The greatest weapon humanity wields is knowledge in a do-or-die battle to inherit the Earth . . . and maybe even the stars. Praise for Waking Gods “Kick-ass, one-on-one robot action combines with mind-bending scientific and philosophical speculation. Series science-fiction fans will enjoy this follow-up filled with unexpected revelations and a surprise finale.”—Booklist “Pure, unadulterated literary escapism featuring giant killer robots and the looming end of mankind. In a word: unputdownable.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Sheer escapist fun.”—Shelf Awareness Don’t miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel: SLEEPING GIANTS | WAKING GODS | ONLY HUMAN

Alien Taste

Author : Wen Spencer
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101212446
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Alien Taste written by Wen Spencer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ukiah Oregon is quickly becoming one of the greatest trackers in the country. Some call it luck—those closest to him call it instinct. Abandoned as a child, he was found running with a wolf pack. Now, in his job as a private investigator, he puts his nose to the ground to track down missing persons and fugitives from the law. A heightened sense of smell and taste—plus a photographic memory—make him an invaluable asset to his partner. But when Ukiah kills a crazed young woman in self-defense, he draws the attention of the FBI’s most wanted: a violent and elusive gang known as the Pack. And it won’t be long before Ukiah discovers just how much he has in common with the Pack: a bond of brotherhood, blood...and destiny.

Man Seeks God

Author : Eric Weiner
Publisher : Twelve
ISBN 13 : 1455505706
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Man Seeks God written by Eric Weiner and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2011-12-05 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author of Geography of Bliss returns with this funny, illuminating chronicle of a globe-spanning spiritual quest to find a faith that fits. When a health scare puts him in the hospital, Eric Weiner-an agnostic by default-finds himself tangling with an unexpected question, posed to him by a well-meaning nurse. "Have you found your God yet?" The thought of it nags him, and prods him-and ultimately launches him on a far-flung journey to do just that. Weiner, a longtime "spiritual voyeur" and inveterate traveler, realizes that while he has been privy to a wide range of religious practices, he's never seriously considered these concepts in his own life. Face to face with his own mortality, and spurred on by the question of what spiritual principles to impart to his young daughter, he decides to correct this omission, undertaking a worldwide exploration of religions and hoping to come, if he can, to a personal understanding of the divine. The journey that results is rich in insight, humor, and heart. Willing to do anything to better understand faith, and to find the god or gods that speak to him, he travels to Nepal, where he meditates with Tibetan lamas and a guy named Wayne. He sojourns to Turkey, where he whirls (not so well, as it turns out) with Sufi dervishes. He heads to China, where he attempts to unblock his chi; to Israel, where he studies Kabbalah, sans Madonna; and to Las Vegas, where he has a close encounter with Raelians (followers of the world's largest UFO-based religion). At each stop along the way, Weiner tackles our most pressing spiritual questions: Where do we come from? What happens when we die? How should we live our lives? Where do all the missing socks go? With his trademark wit and warmth, he leaves no stone unturned. At a time when more Americans than ever are choosing a new faith, and when spiritual questions loom large in the modern age, Man Seeks God presents a perspective on religion that is sure to delight, inspire, and entertain.

John of God

Author : Heather Cumming
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1582701644
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (827 download)

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Download or read book John of God written by Heather Cumming and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Supernova

Author : Marissa Meyer
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
ISBN 13 : 1250220165
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Supernova written by Marissa Meyer and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All's fair in love and anarchy in Supernova, the epic conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's thrilling Renegades Trilogy This volume sees Nova and Adrian struggling to keep their secret identities concealed while the battle rages on between their alter egos, their allies, and their greatest fears come to life. Secrets, lies, and betrayals are revealed as anarchy once again threatens to reclaim Gatlon City.

Accidental Gods

Author : Anna Della Subin
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
ISBN 13 : 1250296889
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Accidental Gods written by Anna Della Subin and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE, THE IRISH TIMES AND THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT A provocative history of men who were worshipped as gods that illuminates the connection between power and religion and the role of divinity in a secular age Ever since 1492, when Christopher Columbus made landfall in the New World and was hailed as a heavenly being, the accidental god has haunted the modern age. From Haile Selassie, acclaimed as the Living God in Jamaica, to Britain’s Prince Philip, who became the unlikely center of a new religion on a South Pacific island, men made divine—always men—have appeared on every continent. And because these deifications always emerge at moments of turbulence—civil wars, imperial conquest, revolutions—they have much to teach us. In a revelatory history spanning five centuries, a cast of surprising deities helps to shed light on the thorny questions of how our modern concept of “religion” was invented; why religion and politics are perpetually entangled in our supposedly secular age; and how the power to call someone divine has been used and abused by both oppressors and the oppressed. From nationalist uprisings in India to Nigerien spirit possession cults, Anna Della Subin explores how deification has been a means of defiance for colonized peoples. Conversely, we see how Columbus, Cortés, and other white explorers amplified stories of their godhood to justify their dominion over native peoples, setting into motion the currents of racism and exclusion that have plagued the New World ever since they touched its shores. At once deeply learned and delightfully antic, Accidental Gods offers an unusual keyhole through which to observe the creation of our modern world. It is that rare thing: a lyrical, entertaining work of ideas, one that marks the debut of a remarkable literary career.

God Is Not One

Author : Stephen Prothero
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061991201
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book God Is Not One written by Stephen Prothero and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that persistent attempts to portray all religions as different paths to the same God overlook the distinct problem that each tradition seeks to solve. Delving into the different problems and solutions that Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Confucianism, Yoruba Religion, Daoism and Atheism strive to combat, God is Not One is an indispensable guide to the questions human beings have asked for millennia—and to the disparate paths we are taking to answer them today. Readers of Huston Smith and Karen Armstrong will find much to ponder in God is Not One.

Islands of Eight Million Smiles

Author : Hiroshi Aoyagi
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 168417418X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Islands of Eight Million Smiles written by Hiroshi Aoyagi and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Since the late 1960s a ubiquitous feature of popular culture in Japan has been the ""idol,"" an attractive young actor, male or female, packaged and promoted as an adolescent role model and exploited by the entertainment, fashion, cosmetic, and publishing industries to market trendy products. This book offers ethnographic case studies regarding the symbolic qualities of idols and how these qualities relate to the conceptualization of selfhood among adolescents in Japan and elsewhere in East Asia. The author explores how the idol-manufacturing industry absorbs young people into its system of production, molds them into marketable personalities, commercializes their images, and contributes to the construction of ideal images of the adolescent self. Since the relationship between the idols and their consumers is dynamic, the study focuses on the fans of idols as well. Ultimately, Aoyagi argues, idol performances substantiate capitalist values in the urban consumer society of contemporary Japan and East Asia. Regardless of how crude their performances may appear in the eyes of critics, the idols have helped establish the entertainment industry as an agent of public socialization by driving public desires toward the consumption of commoditized fantasies. "

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1 The Sword of Summer

Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
ISBN 13 : 9781423160915
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1 The Sword of Summer written by Rick Riordan and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

Awakening Your Ikigai: How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day

Author : Ken Mogi
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615194762
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Awakening Your Ikigai: How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day written by Ken Mogi and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Awakening Your Ikigai is really quite a delightful look at sometimes mystifying Japanese traditions.”—The New York Times Book Review Introducing IKIGAI: find your passions and live with joy Ikigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as “your reason to get up in the morning.” Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health. Whether big or small, your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in your own life. Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self: 1. starting small ? focus on the details 2. releasing yourself ? accept who you are 3. harmony and sustainability ? rely on others 4. the joy of little things ? appreciate sensory pleasure 5. being in the here and now ? find your flow. Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken your ikigai.

Unlocking Shinto: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Japan's Indigenous Religion

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Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unlocking Shinto: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Japan's Indigenous Religion written by and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the heart of Japan's ancient soul with "Unlocking Shinto: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Japan's Indigenous Religion." Delve into the rich tapestry of Shinto, a vibrant belief system deeply interwoven with the cultural fabric of Japan. From its enigmatic origins to its modern-day manifestations, this book illuminates every facet of Shinto with clarity and depth. Discover the mystical realm of kami, the sacred spirits of nature, and explore the profound rituals and ceremonies that define Shinto practice. Unravel the intricate mythology of Japan's pantheon of deities and delve into the ethical principles that underpin Shinto philosophy. From the tranquil beauty of Shinto shrines nestled amidst lush forests to the bustling energy of vibrant matsuri festivals, "Unlocking Shinto" guides readers through the spiritual landscapes of Japan with insight and reverence. Explore the historical evolution of Shinto, its enduring influence on Japanese society, and its intriguing presence beyond Japan's shores. As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll gain a deep understanding of Shinto's significance in the modern world and its potential to inspire and enrich lives globally. Whether you're a seasoned scholar of Japanese culture or a curious traveler seeking to unlock the secrets of Japan's spiritual heritage, "Unlocking Shinto" is your essential companion to the soul of Japan.

Confucianisms for a Changing World Cultural Order

Author : Roger T. Ames
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824878353
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Confucianisms for a Changing World Cultural Order written by Roger T. Ames and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2018-03-31 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a single generation, the rise of Asia has precipitated a dramatic sea change in the world’s economic and political orders. This reconfiguration is taking place amidst a host of deepening global predicaments, including climate change, migration, increasing inequalities of wealth and opportunity, that cannot be resolved by purely technical means or by seeking recourse in a liberalism that has of late proven to be less than effective. The present work critically explores how the pan-Asian phenomenon of Confucianism offers alternative values and depths of ethical commitment that cross national and cultural boundaries to provide a new response to these challenges. When searching for resources to respond to the world’s problems, we tend to look to those that are most familiar: Single actors pursuing their own self-interests in competition or collaboration with other players. As is now widely appreciated, Confucian culture celebrates the relational values of deference and interdependence—that is, relationally constituted persons are understood as embedded in and nurtured by unique, transactional patterns of relations. This is a concept of person that contrasts starkly with the discrete, self-determining individual, an artifact of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Western European approaches to modernization that has become closely associated with liberal democracy. Examining the meaning and value of Confucianism in the twenty-first century, the contributors—leading scholars from universities around the world—wrestle with several key questions: What are Confucian values within the context of the disparate cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam? What is their current significance? What are the limits and historical failings of Confucianism and how are these to be critically addressed? How must Confucian culture be reformed if it is to become relevant as an international resource for positive change? Their answers vary, but all agree that only a vital and critical Confucianism will have relevance for an emerging world cultural order. An electronic version of this book is freely available thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched, a collaborative initiative designed to make high-quality books open access for the public good. The open-access version of this book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which means that the work may be freely downloaded and shared for non-commercial purposes, provided credit is given to the author. Derivative works and commercial uses require permission from the publisher.