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Caste in Everyday Life: Experience and Affect in Indian Society
by Hugo Gorringe Dhaneswar BhoiThis edited volume brings together a range of scholars to reflect on the varied ways in which caste is manifested and experienced in social life. Each chapter draws on different methods and approaches but all consider lived experiences and experiential narrations. Considering Guru and Sarukkai’s path-breaking work on ‘Experience, Caste and the Everyday Social’ (2019), this volume applies the insights of the theories to multiple settings, issues and communities. Unique to this volume, Brahmin and other dominant castes' experiences are considered, rather than simply focusing on the lives of oppressed castes (Dalits). Analysis of cross-caste friendships or romances and marriages, furthermore, brings out the intimate and ingrained aspects of caste. Taken together, therefore, the contributions in this volume offer rich insights into caste and its consciousness within the framework of everyday experiences.
Caste, Gender, And Christianity In Colonial India
by James Elisha TanetiBeginning in the nineteenth century, native women preachers served and led nascent Protestant churches in much of Southern India, evolving their own mission theology and practices. This volume examines the impact of Telugu socio-political dynamics, such as caste, gender, and empire, on the theology and practices of the Telugu Biblewomen.
Caste, Reservation, Atrocity Law and Discrimination
by Sthabir KhoraThis book is a collection of essays based on the thoughts generated by teaching courses and doing research related to the sociology of education and sociology of law over the years in TISS. It compiles theorizations, judgements, consequences, and ramifications to present a collection of free-thinking essays around the interrelated themes of caste, reservation, atrocity law, and discrimination. While it takes into account existing thinking on particular matters, it also reaches new junctures and presents them to the reader. Among other topics, this book also details the academic strategy for undermining caste, discusses the popular polemic around reservation, and explores the interface between criminal law and caste.The subject matter of this book also includes: Escape from Caste Through Conversion: Is there a Way Out or a Way In? Reservation and the Creamy Layer Principle: Solving the Puzzle Questioning Excellence: Expelling 73 Students in IIT Roorkee Lacking the Basics: The Supreme Court Judgement on Atrocities Act Law and Exclusion Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Caste: A Comparative Study (Routledge Revivals)
by Arthur Maurice HocartThe aim of this book is to persuade the reader that the Indian caste system is not the isolated phenomenon it is often thought to be. But a species of a very widespread genus. Not being an isolated phenomenon, it cannot be understood in isolation; it will merely be misunderstood. More than once it will be shown in these pages how localised specialism leads why from the truth and comparative study returns to it. Comparison also saves time by cutting the tangled knots which controversy ties round texts.
Casting Indra's Net: Fostering Spiritual Kinship and Community
by Pamela Ayo YetundeA heartfelt call and primer for community-oriented models of wellbeing in our age of polarization and turmoil.Creating compassionate communities takes more than good will—it requires a dedication to respecting cultural differences while remembering the fundamental spiritual kinship that exists between all people. Activist, counselor, and Buddhist teacher Ayo Yetunde creatively unpacks this condition through the metaphor of Indra&’s Net—a universal net in which all beings reflect each other like jewels. She offers a practice path that acknowledges our deep challenges—challenges that increasingly give rise to the temptation of group violence, which she calls mobbery—while showing exactly how we can still listen, learn, and heal together. Drawing inspiration from the Black liberation tradition and from stories from various religions, Yetunde recasts Indra&’s Net as the network in which we all have the choice either to succumb to our impulses toward division and brutality or renew our civility and love for each other. The more than 20 practices in Casting Indra&’s Net include: Five commitments for healthy, nonviolent living Guided contemplation to water the seeds of your spiritual potential &“Mirroring&” and &“twinning&” other peopleTonglen (receiving and releasing) and lovingkindness meditations Affirmations
Casting Your Cares Upon the Lord
by Kenneth E. HaginBelievers were meant to live free of the cares of this world. This book reveals ways to overcome the worry habit and walk in faith by obeying God's Word.
Casting the Circle: A Women's Book of Ritual
by Diane SteinA purpose of ritual is to teach women the skills of discovering and using their Goddess-within/consequence. The cast circle is a safe space, a space for women to be who they are. In it women enact themselves as Goddess-within, creating a universe of their own design, and using that universe to manifest their needs and/or discover the magick that emerges. Ritual space is a microcosm on earth of the cosmic Goddess universe. By creating it, women become designers and directors of what happens in a model world. The symbols of the ritual are used as a reduction of universal elements to manageable size, a reduction of the planetary order available for use and touch. By learning to work with the symbols and self as deity in the safe microcosm of the circle, women learn the working magick/consequence in the day-to-day real world.
Castle in the Clouds
by Andrea BoeshaarNancy and Wren Nickelson, divorced for two years, are still linked together through their two daughters. Nancy, a self-centered, career-oriented, woman, wants independence, while her ex wants a wife and a family in every sense. Can they, with the Lord's help, mend their broken relationship?
Castle of Refuge (A Dericott Tale #2)
by Melanie DickersonIn this Ugly Duckling retelling, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson brilliantly crafts a high-stakes, encouraging tale about the power of love.Ever since she was a child, Audrey wanted her life to be extraordinary. But as the daughter of a viscount born in late fourteenth-century England, the only thing expected of her was to marry—until an act of malice by her sister, Maris, four years ago damaged her face and her prospects. Though Maris was sent away, twenty-year-old Audrey is still suffering the scars of her sister&’s cruelty. When her father announces his plans to marry off his damaged daughter and bring Maris home, Audrey decides to flee in search of her true destiny.However, life outside her home is dangerous, and she soon finds herself attacked, sick, and in desperate need of help. She is taken in at Dericott Castle to be nursed back to health. While there, she decides to keep her identity a secret and work as a servant in the castle. But she doesn&’t count on falling in love with the young and handsome Lord Dericott, who lost his arm several months earlier and bears scars of his own.Meanwhile, Edwin—Lord Dericott—is curious about the new, well-educated servant&’s identity. All he knows is that he&’s quickly becoming smitten with her. When the man Audrey&’s father wanted her to marry comes looking for her, she and Edwin must make life-changing decisions about what to believe and whether or not love is truly worth trusting.&“When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen.&” —JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning authorSecond in a brand-new series set in England: The Dericott TalesFull-length clean fairy-tale reimaginingIncludes Discussion Questions for Book Clubs
Castle on the Rise (A Lost Castle Novel #2)
by Kristy Cambron“Enchanting and mesmerizing!” —PATTI CALLAHAN, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. LewisA storied castle. A band of rebels.A nation chasing a centuries-old dream of freedom.And three women who rise above it all . . .When Laine Forrester travels overseas to attend her best friend’s vineyard wedding, she expects to find the bride on the brink of a fairy-tale life. But after a series of unforeseen setbacks, it seems the storybook lives they’d imagined are suddenly ripping apart.With hopes of resurrecting a happy ending, Laine agrees to accompany the newlyweds to the groom’s home in Ireland—never expecting she’d be the one drawn in by its wide-open moors, backroads bordering the Irish Sea, and a mysterious castle that dares to keep its secrets hidden.From the storied streets of Dublin to the shores of the Emerald Isle, Laine is drawn in to the land and its rich history. The castle ruins whisper stories of Issy—a photojournalist battling through the 1916 Easter Rising, and Maeve—the castle’s lady of legend, fighting for survival through the 1798 rebellion that started it all.Spanning more than two centuries, Castle on the Rise unites the legacy of three women who must risk mending the broken places within for life, love, and the belief that even through the depths of our pain, a masterpiece of a story can emerge.“Castle on the Rise perfectly showcases rising star Kristy Cambron’s amazing talent! Perfect pacing, lovely prose, and an intricate plot blend together in a delightful novel I couldn’t put down. Highly recommended!” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of Secrets at Cedar Cabin and the Rock Harbor series“Cambron’s latest is one of her best. Gripping and epic, this intricately woven tale of three generations seeking truth and justice will stay with you long after the last page.” —Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author
Casuistry and Modern Ethics: A Poetics of Practical Reasoning
by Richard B. MillerDid the Gulf War defend moral principle or Western oil interests? Is violent pornography an act of free speech or an act of violence against women? <p><p>In this book the author sheds new light on the potential of casuistry--case-based reasoning--for resolving these and other questions of conscience raised by the practical quandaries of modern life. Rejecting the packaging of moral experience within simple descriptions and inflexible principles, he argues instead for identifying and making sense of the ethically salient features of individual cases. Because this practical approach must cope with a diverse array of experiences, he draws on a wide variety of diagnostic tools from such fields as philosophy of science, legal reasoning, theology, literary theory, hermeneutics, and moral philosophy. <p><p>Opening new avenues for practical reasoning, the author's interdisciplinary work will challenge scholars who are interested in the intersections of ethics and political philosophy, cultural criticism, and debates about method in religion and morality.
Cat Gods, Goddesses, Deities, and Demons: A Guide to Feline Folklore and Mythology
by Natalie BovisDiscover 51 of the most common and not-so-common cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons from around the world and how to incorporate their Divine Feline Energy into your daily life. Throughout time, felines have played a sacred role in human life. Archeologists have found cat remains buried with humans as far back as the tenth millennium BCE in Cyprus, and the Greek goddess Hecate is said to have regularly assumed the form of a cat. Hieroglyphics tell us that ancient Egyptians worshipped cat gods, and their queen Cleopatra had a kitty companion in her palace whom she called Tivali. A Chinese cat goddess called Li Shou is said to have protected farmers from mice, and Ai Apaec was a pre-Inca god with fangs and whiskers said to have descended from an even more ancient cat god. This book is more than a guide to ancient cat gods. It&’s an exploration of the way humans have observed, interacted with, learned from, and revered another species who share the Earth with us. Ancient folklore is rife with examples of animal cunning and compassion, and many humans invoked other species as spiritual guides or flat out worshipped them as gods. Arguably, cats are the most intriguing of animals because of how we can relate to them. Much like us, they are free spirits and adaptable survivors. We admire them for their dignity, independence, and ferocity. In this gorgeously illustrated guidebook, you&’ll meet 51 feline deities and demons from four geographical families around the world—Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe. You&’ll also encounter mystical cats who work in alliance with human gods and goddesses. The feline entities come from different eras and cultures all over the world. Some are angelic guides, and others, demonic adversaries, but all play a role in our understanding of feline deities and why they became to be so. Learn all about these sacred godlike creatures, including what they look like, what they symbolize, and how you can use their spirit and ancient wisdom to tap into your own Divine Feline Energy.
Cat and Dog Prayer: Rethinking Our Conversations with Our Master
by Bob Sjogren Gerald RobisonCat and Dog PrayerHow to pray prayers that God wants to answerHow you've been given a Blank Check by GodThe six reasons why God says WaitThe four reasons why God says NoHow to pray Cause Me Prayers releasing the Holy Spirit completely in your life, andHow you need to be careful about what you pray about—because it can be the very thing that takes you away from God himself!Cat and Dog Theology
Catakism: A Humorous Purr-spective on Humankind's Obsession with Cats
by Jeff LazarusDoes your cat own you? What has caused us to enthrone cats as the most popular pet on the planet? Why do we devote so much of our time and income to grooming, feeding, coddling, photographing, praising, providing laps for, and “entertaining” our cats? If an anthropologist from outer space were to study our civilization objectively, would she not conclude that our devotion to Cat amounted to nothing less than a full-blown religion? Would she be wrong? Catakism, the belief system, is rooted in a bold premise: namely, that felines are humanity’s biological and spiritual masters. By allowing Man to handle all of Her low-level needs, Cat is free to do the higher-level spiritual work that Man has no time for, such as meditating seventeen hours a day, teleporting into locked rooms and cabinets, communing with disembodied spirits, and reeducating humanity on the true purpose of boxes, bags, and keyboards.
Catalog of the Unexplained: From Aliens & Aromatherapy to Zen & Zener Cards
by Leanna Greenaway Beleta GreenawayExplore 400+ Topics with this Outstanding A to Z Reference GuideDelve into the mesmerizing depths of the esoteric with Catalog of the Unexplained, a triumph of metaphysical and supernatural knowledge. This guide provides fascinating information on more than 400 subjects, from angels and herbalism to tarot and vampires. Magical practitioners, holistic healers, ghost hunters, and spiritual seekers alike will marvel at this book's impressive collection. Authors Leanna and Beleta Greenaway share brief and in-depth entries on:• Acupuncture • Animal Totems • Astral Projection • Candle Magic• Color Therapy • Curses • Dreams • Dowsing • ESP• Exorcism • Fairies • Feng Shui • Fortune-Telling • Hypnosis • I Ching • Karma • Kundalini • Lucid Dreaming • Numerology• Telepathy• UFOs • Witchcraft • YogaCatalog of the Unexplained invites you on an exhilarating journey of discovery that expands not just your knowledge, but also your sense of wonder.
Catalyst (Catalysts #2)
by Tracy RichardsonFor one gifted girl, a summer helping at her mother’s archaeological dig leads to ghosts and a quest to save the planet from destruction.Marcie Horton has a sixth sense. Not in the “I see dead people” way, but . . . well, maybe a little. She feels a sort of knowing about certain things that can’t be explained—an intuition that goes beyond the normal. Then there was that one summer four years ago, when she connected with a long-departed spirit . . . . But nothing that incredible has happened to Marcie since.This summer, Marcie is spending time working at Angel Mounds, the archeological dig her mother heads, along with her brother, Eric, and his girlfriend, Renee. The site was home to an ancient indigenous civilization, and things immediately shift into the paranormal when Marcie and her dig teammates meet Lorraine and Zeke. The two mysterious dig assistants reveal their abilities to access the Universal Energy Field with their minds—something Marcie knows only vaguely that her brother has also had experience with.Marcie learns how our planet will disintegrate if action is not taken, and she and her team must decide if they are brave enough to help Lorraine and Zeke in their plan to save Mother Earth, her resources, and her history.It looks like the summer just got a lot more interesting . . . Praise for Catalyst“Tracy Richardson has created an intriguing premise that blends the worlds of sci-fi, spiritualism, and climate activism.” —Allen Johnson, screenwriter, The Freemason“An ode to the responsibility of taking care of our one and only Earth, Catalyst offers an energetic and immersive experience that spotlights alternate dimensions, energy fields, and our very own human potential.” —Genese Davis, game writer, author of The Holder’s Dominion series
Catch
by Adam HamiltonA grand-scope view of implementing effective evangelism strategies. For pastors and church leaders who are looking to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ.
Catch a Better Life: (A 365-Day Devotional) – Perfect Christian Men and Women Who Love to Fish
by Jimmy HoustonBass fishing pro Jimmy Houston gives outdoor enthusiasts from beginners to bassmasters spiritual insights and fishing tips in this yearlong devotional.What does a fishing lure have to do with following Jesus? How can casting our lines remind us of our commitment to godly living? In what ways does the underwater world teach us about God's purposes? In Catch a Better Life, hugely popular pro fisherman Jimmy Houston shares wisdom from the Bible along with plenty of savvy fishing advice. Each entry in this 365-day devotional includes:A Scripture verse from the Old or New TestamentA brief meditation that applies insights from the art of fishing to spiritual growthA pro fishing tip With its colorful photos and a presentation page, this full-color book makes a perfect gift for:The outdoor enthusiastAnyone who loves to fish or wants to learnFollowers of Jimmy Houston as TV host and fisher extraordinaireRetirement parties, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, birthdays, Christmas If you love God's creation--along with the excitement of the catch--and want to grow in your spiritual life, reel in this fisherman's devotional guide to following God with purpose.
Catch a Falling Star
by Beth K VogtSuccessful career gal Kendall Haynes is tired of wishing on stars for a home and a family. Can God's dreams for her be even better than her own?What does a girl do when life doesn't go according to her plan? At thirty-six, Kendall Haynes has seen some of her dreams come true. She's a family physician helping kids with severe allergies and asthma achieve more fulfilling lives--a childhood struggle she knows all too well. But are Kendall's dreams of having it all--a career, a husband, children--nothing more than a childhood fantasy? God says He knows the plans He has for her--why can't Kendall figure them out and be content with her life? Griffin Walker prefers flying solo--both as an Air Force pilot and in his personal life. But a wrong choice and health problems pulled him out of the cockpit. His attempts to get out of "flying a desk" are complicated by his parents' death--making Griffin the reluctant guardian of his sixteen-year-old brother, Ian. How did his life get so off course? Can he get his life back on track...or has there been a divine plan all along? Catch a Falling Star reminds readers that romance isn't just for twenty-somethings and that sometimes letting go of your "wish I may, wish I might" dreams is the only way to embrace everything God has waiting for you.
Catch a Rising Star: A Novel
by Tracey BatemanWhen thirty-something Tabby Brockman has the opportunity to reclaim her role as a killed-off character on the nation's #1 daytime soap opera, she figures this must be God's reward. But back on the set, she's faced with the same hateful head writer who killed off her character in the first place, kids who drive her crazy, a stage dad who rubs her completely wrong, and and an unwanted boyfriend who can?t seem to get the message. Faced with this dizzying rollercoaster of challenges, Tabby has to wonder: is she finally a star on the rise or just on the brink of another spectacular fall?
Catch of the Day: Spiritual Lessons for Life from the Sport of Fishing (A 365-Day Devotional) – Perfect Christian Men and Women Who Love to Fish
by Jimmy HoustonFishermen don&’t rely on luck in order to catch fish—they put their skills, knowledge, and experience into play every time they cast their line. Likewise, righteous and godly living doesn&’t come naturally but requires study, commitment, and a lot of practice. In Catch of the Day, Jimmy Houston combines his love of fishing and his love of God in this unique fisherman&’s 365-day devotional. Each day features:A meaningful ScriptureA daily devotional that incorporates a thought for meditation which applies insights from the art of fishing to daily spiritual growthA fishing tip from bassmaster, Jimmy Houston With colorful interiors and a ribbon marker, Catch of the Day is a great gift for:Birthdays, Father&’s Day, and ChristmasGrandparents Day or as an encouragement boost for an outdoors enthusiast needing a lift Put into action the characteristics needed to be a great fisherman, and see how they can also make you into a great fisher of men. Anyone who loves God&’s creation, combined with the excitement of the catch, will truly enjoy this yearlong guide of spiritual lessons for life.
Catch the Fire: Soaking Prayer and Charismatic Renewal
by Michael Wilkinson Peter AlthouseA recent phenomenon of charismatic renewal took place in Toronto in the mid-1990s. Commonly known as the "Toronto Blessing" and operated by the former Vineyard Church leaders John and Carol Arnott, the renewal was defined by reports of uncontrollable laughter, weeping, speaking in tongues, animal noises, and falling on the floor during worship. Sympathetic Christians embraced these practices while others who believed that this form of worship boarded on spectacle rejected them. By the end of the 1990s most people thought that the renewal was over. Yet, in the first decade of the 21st century, the authors—a sociologist and a theologian—heard rumors that the Toronto church, now known as "Catch the Fire," was still holding mass meetings with upwards of 2,000 people in attendance. They also learned of an emerging practice of "soaking prayer," an adaption of Pentecostal-charismatic prayer that, participants and leaders claim, facilitates and expands the reception of divine love in order to give it away in acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, compassion, and benevolence. Soaking, the authors reveal, is a metaphor for practices like resting in the Spirit, prayer for spiritual gifts, healing, prophecy, impartation, and supports overall charismatic spirituality. Attending "Catch the Fire" conferences, churches, and house meetings in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, Wilkinson and Althouse observed first-hand how people soak, what it means to soak, and why soaking is considered an important practice among charismatics.
Catching Christmas
by Terri BlackstockThe first Christmas story from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Terri Blackstock. “The feel-good Christmas book of the year. Blackstock’s tale of love and redemption wrapped in a holiday bow will leave you smiling. Don’t miss Catching Christmas.” —New York Times bestselling author Rachel HauckThis Year, Christmas Comes Just in TimeAs a first-year law associate, Sydney Batson knows she will be updating her resume by New Year’s if she loses her current case. So when her grandmother gets inexplicably ill while she’s in court, Sydney arranges for a cab to get her to the clinic.The last thing cab driver Finn Parrish wants is to be saddled with a wheelchair-bound old lady with dementia. But because Miss Callie reminds him of his own mother, whom he failed miserably in her last days, he can’t say no when she keeps calling him for rides. Once a successful gourmet chef, Finn’s biggest concern now is paying his rent, but half the time Callie doesn’t remember to pay him. And as she starts to feel better, she leads him on wild-goose chases to find a Christmas date for her granddaughter.When Finn meets Sydney, he’s quite sure she’s never needed help finding a date. Does Miss Callie have an ulterior motive, or is this just a mission driven by delusions? He’s willing to do whatever he can to help fulfill Callie’s Christmas wish. He just never expected to be a vital part of it.“Blackstock’s Catching Christmas is not your average romance. Darling and laugh-out-loud cute, it makes the reader think about the important things in life. I read it in one gulp and wished there was more. Highly recommended!” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Hope Beach and Lavender Tides series“Terri Blackstock’s latest offering touches tender places with its quirky characters and stirring plot. Catching Christmas explores what happens when the paths of a disenchanted taxi driver collide with that of an overworked attorney. Blackstock weaves a compelling, romantic tale that is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!” —Denise Hunter, bestselling author of Honeysuckle Dreams and The Convenient Groom
Catching Fireflies: Teaching Your Heart to See God's Light Everywhere
by Patsy ClairmontLooking for a little "light" reading with life-changing truth and ticklish humor? This book is for you. Popular author and speaker Patsy Clairmont weaves stories and scripture between lasers, lighthouses, and lamps to illuminate the heart and enliven the spirit. Whether you're bored with the routine, struggling through a crisis, or just ready for a good word, Patsy meets you there with vulnerability, inspiration, and an infectious grin. As a daily devotional or weekend read, Catching Fireflies will light up your day even as it brightens your smile.
Catching Her Heart
by Carolyne AarsenSecond Chance SeasonWhen they fell in love that summer, Jess Schroder never knew the secret Naomi Deacon carried away with her. The boy from a troubled home made it clear he wasn't cut out to be a father. Frightened and with her heart breaking, Naomi moved on. Eight years later, she's back in Hartley Creek-a nurse's aide devoted to healing others. As she gets to know the good, caring man Jess has become, Naomi realizes they both deserve a second chance. Is Jess ready to let Naomi past his defenses? Together they'll embark on a journey to look for the courage they both need this time around.