Download or read book Remains of Socialism written by Maya Nadkarni and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Remains of Socialism, Maya Nadkarni investigates the changing fates of the socialist past in postsocialist Hungary. She introduces the concept of "remains"—both physical objects and cultural remainders—to analyze all that Hungarians sought to leave behind after the end of state socialism. Spanning more than two decades of postsocialist transformation, Remains of Socialism follows Hungary from the optimism of the early years of transition to its recent right-wing turn toward illiberal democracy. Nadkarni analyzes remains that range from exiled statues of Lenin to the socialist-era "Bambi" soda, and from discredited official histories to the scandalous secrets of the communist regime's informers. She deftly demonstrates that these remains were far more than simply the leftovers of an unwanted past. Ultimately, the struggles to define remains of socialism and settle their fates would represent attempts to determine the future—and to mourn futures that never materialized.

Download or read book New Eyes for Old Nonfiction Writings written by Richard McKenna and published by Blair. This book was released on 1972 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Remember written by Sriparna Saha and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loving someone is never easy. Love has its own trials and tribulations. But what if you lose the person you love? What if you come to know that everything you knew about him was a lie? Does it make you love him less? Is it easy coping up with such loss and betrayala betrayal that comes to light after the person ceases to exist? The choices Maya has to make arent easy. Forgetting him isnt easy. Forgiving him isnt easy either. This is her story. The story of her love, the story of how she lost people whom she loved, and the story of how she rediscovered herself. This is the story of Vivaans betrayal. And this is the story of Anshs choiceschoices that changed lives. Maya and Ansh are bound together by a lot more than memories. It is loss that unites them and that connects them. But sometimes even love isnt enough. Will Maya find the love of her life? Will she ever forgive Ansh and Vivaan? Will Maya find happiness in the quest of her dreams? Will Ansh find his way back to the love of his life? Will love stay? Will destiny bring them together?

Download or read book Acts Of Faith written by Iyanla Vanzant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The healing has begun. It began when you picked up this book. The goal of these offerings is to assist the children of the earth in the redevelopment of their minds, bodies and spirits . . . Buried deep in the earth are precious diamonds. In order to get to them, however, we must dig and dig deep.' In ACTS OF FAITH, life coach Iyanla Vanzant offers a inspirational passage for each day of the year, particularly aimed at people of colour. Vanzant considers that there are four basic areas that create stress and imbalance for people: our relationship with ourselves, our relationship with the world, our relationship with each other and our relationship with money. This book addresses all four issues in turn thus providing a meditative and uplifting guide to living successfully.

Download or read book Boundaries written by Maya Lin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned artist and architect Maya Lin's visual and verbal sketchbook—a unique view into her artwork and philosophy. Walking through this parklike area, the memorial appears as a rift in the earth -- a long, polished black stone wall, emerging from and receding into the earth. Approaching the memorial, the ground slopes gently downward, and the low walls emerging on either side, growing out of the earth, extend and converge at a point below and ahead. Walking into the grassy site contained by the walls of this memorial, we can barely make out the carved names upon the memorial's walls. These names, seemingly infinite in number, convey the sense of overwhelming numbers, while unifying these individuals into a whole.... So begins the competition entry submitted in 1981 by a Yale undergraduate for the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. -- subsequently called "as moving and awesome and popular a piece of memorial architecture as exists anywhere in the world." Its creator, Maya Lin, has been nothing less than world famous ever since. From the explicitly political to the un-ashamedly literary to the completely abstract, her simple and powerful sculpture -- the Rockefeller Foundation sculpture, the Southern Poverty Law Center Civil Rights Memorial, the Yale Women's Table, Wave Field -- her architecture, including The Museum for African Art and the Norton residence, and her protean design talents have defined her as one of the most gifted creative geniuses of the age. Boundaries is her first book: an eloquent visual/verbal sketchbook produced with the same inspiration and attention to detail as any of her other artworks. Like her environmental sculptures, it is a site, but one which exists at a remove so that it may comment on the personal and artistic elements that make up those works. In it, sketches, photographs, workbook entries, and original designs are held together by a deeply personal text. Boundaries is a powerful literary and visual statement by "a leading public artist" (Holland Carter). It is itself a unique work of art.

Download or read book ILLUSIONS OF MIND written by Mahendra Pratap and published by MAHENDRA PRATAP. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the Wonders of the Mind with Maya: Illusions of Mind invites you on an enchanting journey through the fascinating world of perception and consciousness. Meet Maya, a curious adventurer with a heart full of wonder and a mind ready to explore. Join her as she embarks on an exciting quest to unravel the mysteries of the mind, from captivating visual illusions to the magical melodies of auditory tricks. Through captivating storytelling and playful insights, this ebook introduces young minds to the fascinating world of psychology and neuroscience in a fun and engaging way. As Maya navigates the twists and turns of her inner landscape, young readers will discover the power of perception, the wonders of the subconscious, and the joy of self-discovery. With colorful illustrations and interactive exercises, "Illusions of Mind" encourages young readers to question, experiment, and explore the workings of their own minds. Whether you're a curious kid with a thirst for knowledge or a parent looking to spark curiosity in your child, this ebook promises to entertain, educate, and inspire. Join Maya and her friends on an unforgettable adventure into the illusions of the mind, where every page is filled with wonder, discovery, and endless possibilities.

Download or read book Maya s ACE Adventures written by Mine Conkbayir and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the accompanying adult guide, Nurturing Children’s Resilience following Adverse Childhood Experiences: An Adult Guide [9781032368184]. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Helping Children to Thrive After Adverse Childhood Experiences: ‘Maya’s ACE Adventures!’ Storybook and Adult Guide [9781032367934]. Maya knows that her life can be tough sometimes – really tough, but with the help of those she trusts (especially her pet hamster, Harry) Maya discovers her own strength and bravery to overcome the problems she faces. By day, Maya is a girl who loves drawing and playing football, but she often feels sad and angry when her mum and her boyfriend argue, or when she is visiting her dad in prison. By night, Maya is an adventurer – meeting exotic creatures in a kaleidoscopic forest, scuba diving in the ocean, and going head-to-head with bullies at a fantastical circus – who faces her fears, helps others, and knows just what to do to overcome her problems. As her dreamworlds and real world collide, Maya learns how to conquer life’s challenges with the love and support of her family, friends and schoolteacher, Miss Hero. Beautifully illustrated by Chloe Evans and with a Foreword by Lenny Henry CBE, Maya’s ACE Adventures! is both a magical adventure for readers of 7+ and a creative tool to foster hope and resilience for children who have survived traumatic experiences.

Download or read book AURA written by Manish Vadisetty and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-08-09 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the bottom of the marine blue sea of Aura’s eyes lies a secret. In the mystical realm where the spiritual and physical worlds intertwine, Aura stands as a beacon of resilience and courage. Blessed with an extraordinary ability to perceive and interact with the spiritual world, Aura's life is anything but ordinary. "Aura" by Manish Vadisetty is a captivating tale that explores the depths of the human spirit and the unseen forces that shape our lives. As Aura navigates her way through personal hardships and emotional turmoil, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of revenge. With her friend Priyanka caught in the crossfire and her confidant Maanas at her side, Aura must unravel the truth behind her mysterious three-day disappearance. In this riveting journey of self-discovery, trust, and redemption, Aura learns invaluable lessons about friendship and the strength of the human spirit. "Aura" is more than just a story—it's a testament to the power of resilience and the mysteries of the world beyond our understanding. Embark on a journey with Aura as she finds herself in a race against time, losing contact with the land of the living. Will Maanas be able to bring her back in time, or has Aura wandered too far into the other side? Immerse yourself in "Aura" to find out.

Download or read book Archaeologies of Memory written by Ruth M. Van Dyke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique collection of newly written essays by archaeologistsworking in a variety of contexts and geographical areas,Archaeologies of Memory is a groundbreaking text thatpresents a coherent framework for the study of memory in pastsocieties. Serves as an accessible introduction to central issues in thestudy of memory, including authority and identity, and the rolememory plays in their creation and transformation. Presents a collection of newly commissioned essays that providea coherent framework for the study of memory in pastsocieties. Brings together essays from both anthropological and classicalarchaeologists. Includes contributions drawn from a variety of cultures andtime periods, including New Kingdom Egypt and the prehistoricAmerican Southwest.

Download or read book Memories of Conquest written by Laura E. Matthew and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indigenous allies helped the Spanish gain a foothold in the Americas. What did these Indian conquistadors expect from the partnership, and what were the implications of their involvement in Spain's New World empire? Laura Matthew's study of Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala--the first study to focus on a single allied colony over the entire colonial period--places the Nahua, Zapotec, and Mixtec conquistadors of Guatemala and their descendants within a deeply Mesoamerican historical context. Drawing on archives, ethnography, and colonial Mesoamerican maps, Matthew argues that the conquest cannot be fully understood without considering how these Indian conquistadors first invaded and then, of their own accord and largely by their own rules, settled in Central America. Shaped by pre-Columbian patterns of empire, alliance, warfare, and migration, the members of this diverse indigenous community became unified as the Mexicanos--descendants of Indian conquistadors in their adopted homeland. Their identity and higher status in Guatemalan society derived from their continued pride in their heritage, says Matthew, but also depended on Spanish colonialism's willingness to honor them. Throughout Memories of Conquest, Matthew charts the power of colonialism to reshape and restrict Mesoamerican society--even for those most favored by colonial policy and despite powerful continuities in Mesoamerican culture.

Download or read book Social Identities in the Classic Maya Northern Lowlands written by Traci Ardren and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Identities in the Classic Maya Northern Lowlands plumbs the archaeological record for what it can reveal about the creation of personal and communal identities in the Maya world. Using new primary data from her excavations at the sites of Yaxuna, Chunchucmil, and Xuenkal, and new analysis of data from Dzibilchaltun in Yucatan, Mexico, Traci Ardren presents a series of case studies in how social identities were created, shared, and manipulated among the lowland Maya. Ardren argues that the interacting factors of gender, age, familial and community memories, and the experience of living in an urban setting were some of the key aspects of Maya identities. She demonstrates that domestic and civic spaces were shaped by gender-specific behaviors to communicate and reinforce gendered ideals. Ardren discusses how child burials disclose a sustained pattern of reverence for the potential of childhood and the power of certain children to mediate ancestral power. She shows how small shrines built a century after Yaxuna was largely abandoned indicate that its remaining residents used memory to reenvision their city during a time of cultural reinvention. And Ardren explains how Chunchucmil's physical layout of houses, plazas, and surrounding environment denotes that its occupants shared an urban identity centered in the movement of trade goods and economic exchange. Viewing this evidence through the lens of the social imaginary and other recent social theory, Ardren demonstrates that material culture and its circulations are an integral part of the discourse about social identity and group membership.

Download or read book Hunting the Truth written by Kathleen Donnelly and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Hide, Maya. Don’t let the bad people find you.” Those are the last words Forest Service law enforcement officer and K-9 handler Maya Thompson ever heard her mother say. Returning to the Colorado mountains, ex-soldier Maya is no longer a scared little girl. She’s here to investigate her mother’s cold case, but fear creeps in when it comes to her personal life—things are getting serious with sheriff deputy Josh Colten. After new DNA evidence surfaces, both her beloved grandfather and Josh warn her away from the case, suspecting that she could be the next victim. But Maya doesn’t listen. Instead, Maya and her K-9 partner, Juniper, track a suspect deep into the forest and directly into grave danger… National Forest K-9 Book 1: Chasing Justice Book 2: Hunting the Truth

Download or read book The Note written by Zoë Folbigg and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'It's got Hollywood blockbuster written all over it' Cosmopolitan. Based on Zoë Folbigg's true story comes an unforgettable romance about how a little note can change everything... One very ordinary day, Maya Flowers sees a new commuter board her train to London, and suddenly the day isn't ordinary at all. Maya knows immediately and irrevocably, that he is The One. But the beautiful man on the train always has his head in a book and never seems to notice Maya sitting just down the carriage from him every day. Eventually, though, inspired by a very wise friend, Maya plucks up the courage to give the stranger a note asking him out for a drink. After all, what's the worst that can happen? And so begins a story of sliding doors, missed opportunities and finding happiness where you least expect it. The Note is an uplifting, life-affirming reminder that taking a chance can change everything... 'Laugh-out-loud, tears-in-your-coffee story' OK! magazine. 'A story of sliding doors, missed opportunities and finding happiness where you least expect it' Good Housekeeping. 'The Note is perceptive, funny and likely to make your commute much more diverting' Stylist magazine. 'The perfect escapist read for hopeless romantics on their daily commute' Navaz Batliwalla, author. 'A life-affirming, uplifting reminder that taking a chance can change everything' Woman's Weekly.

Download or read book Remember to Remember the Mayan Mysteries written by Carol E. Parrish-Harra Ph. D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compilation and Insights Remember to Remember: The Mayan Mysteries As told by a wisdom Teacher Awakening to Mythological thinking is difficult any time but to depart from institutional thinking and enter into the world of intuitive awareness is the opportunity of today. This compilation and personal Insights to the Mayan Prophesies brings a new comprehension in Remember to Remember: -The Lost Mysteries as the known and unknown carry us toward a new height of understanding.. When one approaches the Maya Mysteries as parables and legends, as well as calendars and mathematics, a new doorway opens. Beginning with the lost worlds of Lemuria and Atlantis we find ourselves caught up in the story of an empire that has left its impact. An adventure a waits, true, but this glimpse of a future more creative and hopeful takes us to the wonders of a world unknown. From a false belief of envisioning our native forefathers and mothers as primitive natives we gain an awesome recognition of the wonders of encoded hieroglyphs; we move into respect and understanding through parables, legends, and oral teachings. A major aspect of the authors perspective is to integrate the contribution of the Maya with other wisdom traditions. Many of the lingering myths of questionable ideas are clearly included in the mythology of these people. Terms avoided in the rational and intellectual community rest in the psyche of all America and as we stir these ideas come alive. The goal of evolution is presented clearly in the unfolding of these long secreted concepts, such as sky-people, hollow earth theory, and others.. From spirit/space to science/religion we get an amazing understanding of what is in store for humanity at the close of the Ninth Hell; Has Humanity achieved it goal or has it missed the mark?

Download or read book End of the Circle written by Mandakini Mathur and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blurring the lines between the human and the divine, between the sensual and the sacred, the story of Radha and Krishna has captured the imagination of a land from times immemorial. Radha in the folklore is a married woman deeply in love with the ‘village boy’ Krishna who has stolen the hearts of many. Hence the character of Radha embodies an intense deep longing for the seemingly impossible. The agony and the ecstasy of separation and union with the beloved encapsulates a profound aesthetic idea for exploring the different shades of love both at the human and spiritual level. The journey of our protagonist Maya, echoes the quest of Radha. The overarching rainbow of emotions in both these stories is that of a pure and empowering love that transcends all social norms and restrictions. Although venerated as an iconic divine pair and frozen as idols in temples, does Radha ever get to live with Krishna? This is a story of impossible Love. Maya summons enough courage to overcome all odds, which includes fighting her own inner demons. But can such a story have any conclusive end? It would be like reaching the end of a circle

Download or read book The Iraqi Christ written by Hassan Blasim and published by Comma Press. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** WINNER OF THE ENGLISH PEN WRITERS IN TRANSLATION AWARD ** **LONG-LISTED FOR THE 2013 FRANK O'CONNOR INTERNATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD** **BOOK OF THE MONTH IN THE SKINNY** A soldier with the ability to predict the future finds himself blackmailed by an insurgent into the ultimate act of terror… A deviser of crosswords survives a car-bomb attack, only to discover he is now haunted by one of its victims… Fleeing a robbery, a Baghdad shopkeeper falls into a deep hole, at the bottom of which sits a djinni and the corpse of a soldier from a completely different war… From legends of the desert to horrors of the forest, Blasim’s stories blend the fantastic with the everyday, the surreal with the all-too-real. Taking his cues from Kafka, his prose shines a dazzling light into the dark absurdities of Iraq’s recent past and the torments of its countless refugees. The subject of this, his second collection, is primarily trauma and the curious strategies human beings adopt to process it (including, of course, fiction). The result is a masterclass in metaphor – a new kind of story-telling, forged in the crucible of war, and just as shocking. 'At first, you receive Blasim with the kind of shocked applause you’d award a fairly transgressive stand-up. You’re quite elated. Then you stop reading it at bedtime. At his best, Blasim produces a corrosive mixture of broken lyricism, bitter irony and hyper-realism which topples into the fantastic and the quotidian in the same reading moment.' – M John Harrison 'Perhaps the best writer of Arabic fiction alive...' – The Guardian. 'Bolaño-esque in its visceral exuberance, and also Borgesian in its gnomic complexity... a master of metaphor.' – The Guardian.

Download or read book Harbinger written by Sara Wilson Etienne and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plagued by waking visions and nightmares, sixteen-year-old Faye thinks she’s going crazy. Fast. She can hardly blame her parents when they ship her off to the prison-like Holbrook Academy for treatment. On her first night at Holbrook, she feels strangely connected to the school, like she’s come home. But when strange and terrifying things start happening to Faye and her newfound friends, Faye knows she’s the reason, but what does it mean? The handsome Kel helps her unravel the mystery, but Faye is certain he’s also trying to kill her—and maybe the rest of the world too.