wyszukanych pozycji: 5753
Dreams, Illusion, and Other Realities
ISBN: 9780226618555 / Angielski / Miękka / 1986 / 382 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. "Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty . . . weaves a brilliant analysis of the complex role of dreams and dreaming in Indian religion, philosophy, literature, and art. . . . In her creative hands, enchanting Indian myths and stories illuminate and are illuminated by authors as different as Aeschylus, Plato, Freud, Jung, Kurl Godel, Thomas Kuhn, Borges, Picasso, Sir Ernst Gombrich, and many others. This richly suggestive book challenges many of our fundamental assumptions about ourselves and our world."--Mark C. Taylor, New York Times Book Review "Dazzling analysis. . . . The book is firm and...
"Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty . . . weaves a brilliant analysis of the complex role of dreams and dreaming in Indian religion, philosophy, literature, and...
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220,92 zł |
Siva: The Erotic Ascetic
ISBN: 9780195202502 / Angielski / Miękka / 1981 / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Originally published under the title Asceticism and Eroticism in the Mythology of Siva, this book traces the development of an Indian approach to an enduring human dilemma: the conflict between spiritual aspirations and human desires. The work examines hundreds of related myths and a wide range of Indian texts--Vedic, Puranic, classical, modern, and tribal--centering on the stories of the great ascetic, Siva, and his erotic alter ego, Kama.
Originally published under the title Asceticism and Eroticism in the Mythology of Siva, this book traces the development of an Indian approach to an e...
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105,66 zł |
Women, Androgynes, and Other Mythical Beasts
ISBN: 9780226618500 / Angielski / Miękka / 1982 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. "An important, provocative and original work, of great interest to Indian scholars, historians of religions, psychologists and historians of ideas, but accessible also to the cultivated reader. Even if one does not always agree with the author's interpretation, one cannot but admire her vast and precise learning, her splendid translations and exegesis of so many, and so different, Sanskrit texts, and her uninhibited, brilliant, and witty prose."-Mircea Eliade, University of Chicago "This is . . . a book which is as rich in detail as the carvings of the great Hindu temples. It shares with...
"An important, provocative and original work, of great interest to Indian scholars, historians of religions, psychologists and historians of ideas, bu...
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220,92 zł |
Textual Sources for the Study of Hinduism
ISBN: 9780226618470 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 219 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. "A wider range than usual of Sanskrit texts: not only interesting Vedic, epic, and mythological texts but also a good sampling of ritual and ethical texts. . . . There are also extracts from texts usually neglected, such as medical treatises, works on practical politics, and guides to love and marriage. . . . Readings from the vernacular Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil traditions serve to] enrich the collection and demonstrate how Hinduism flourished not just in Sanskrit but also in its many mother tongues."-Francis X. Clooney, "Journal of Asian Studies"
"A wider range than usual of Sanskrit texts: not only interesting Vedic, epic, and mythological texts but also a good sampling of ritual and ethical t...
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154,64 zł |
Karma and Rebirth in Classical Indian Traditions
ISBN: 9780520302174 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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187,78 zł |
Karma and Rebirth in Classical Indian Traditions
ISBN: 9780520414679 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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587,24 zł |
Other Peoples' Myths: The Cave of Echoes
ISBN: 9780226618579 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. "Other People's Myths" celebrates the universal art of storytelling, and the rich diversity of stories that people live by. Drawing on Biblical parables, Greek myths, Hindu epics, and the modern mythologies of Woody Allen and soap operas, Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty encourages us to feel anew the force of myth and tradition in our lives, and in the lives of other cultures. She shows how the stories of mythology whether of Greek gods, Chinese sages, or Polish rabbis enable all cultures to define themselves. She raises critical questions about the way we interpret mythical stories, especially the...
"Other People's Myths" celebrates the universal art of storytelling, and the rich diversity of stories that people live by. Drawing on Biblical parabl...
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132,55 zł |
The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology: Volume 6
ISBN: 9780520040984 / Angielski / Miękka / 1980 / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. "While focusing on the central problem of evil, O'Fiaherty illuminates every aspect of Hindu thought." --Choice "This is Dr. O'Flaherty's third book on Indian mythology, and the best yet. The range and number of myths handled is dazzling .... Moreover, her fluent and lucid style make reading a pleasure .... a major contribution to the study of religion in general and Hinduism in particular."--Times Literary Supplement "This scholarly work is a welcome and valuable addition to Hindu studies because it corrects the widespread belief that Hindu thought does not recognize the...
"While focusing on the central problem of evil, O'Fiaherty illuminates every aspect of Hindu thought." --Choice "This is Dr. O'Flaherty's third...
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171,21 zł |
I'm Alive: My Recovery and Now
ISBN: 9781663252326 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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223,46 zł |
I'm Alive: My Recovery and Now
ISBN: 9781663252319 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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161,08 zł |
Alec, Buzz, Lady, Fireball, and Sue
ISBN: 9781641919289 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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56,56 zł |
Honey and the Valley of Horses
ISBN: 9781761068492 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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41,35 zł |
How to Hitch a Ride With No Thumbs
ISBN: 9780991509348 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) Clothing for every possible weather event-- check. Personal necessities-- check. Wide assortment of microphones-- check. Stereo recorder for spooky midnight podcasting-- check. Inaccurate maps of The Kanc-- check. Formalwear-- check. If you have all of the above items packed, you are ready to accompany Senator and Wendy V on another books worth of adventures. Enjoy the drives, the hikes, and the rides. You can even hang your head and hands outside the car.
Clothing for every possible weather event-- check. Personal necessities-- check. Wide assortment of microphones-- check. Stereo recorder for spooky...
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73,33 zł |
Gods SuperStars: 101 Tips to Raise Great Children
ISBN: 9781514362488 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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100,91 zł |
How to Change a Flat on a Unicycle
ISBN: 9780991509317 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) If you combined the wit of Oscar Wilde, the narrative presence of Charles Dickens, the social commentary of Mark Twain, and the literary mastery of Vladimir Nabokov, you would have one heck of a book. If, however, you are willing to settle for a second helping of the humorous and honest tales of a girl, a boy, and their toothbrushes, invest in How to Change a Flat on a Unicycle. Volume I will be lonely on your shelf without it.
If you combined the wit of Oscar Wilde, the narrative presence of Charles Dickens, the social commentary of Mark Twain, and the literary mastery of Vl...
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73,33 zł |
The Adventure's of Little Luke and His Soul Sparky: Little Luke's Birthday
ISBN: 9781482804256 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) The Adventures of Little Luke and His Soul Sparky are fun stories that enlighten children about God, their soul, the spirit world, and how to integrate them in their earth life to have a better understanding of their soul's purpose and their life lessons. My wish is that the little souls that read my books remember their souls' purpose and live their earth lives to their full potential with pure love. This first book of the series is about Little Luke's birthday and how his soul, Sparky, comes from the spirit world and enters his body while in the womb. Your child will discover that we are...
The Adventures of Little Luke and His Soul Sparky are fun stories that enlighten children about God, their soul, the spirit world, and how to integrat...
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119,50 zł |
How to Book a Flight for Last Year
ISBN: 9780991509379 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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87,66 zł |
Kelly Confident Shows You Why... It's POWERFUL to be a GIRL!
ISBN: 9780615595023 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 34 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) GIRLS, YOU'VE GOT THE POWER
You and your loved one will feel great after reading the colorfully illustrated children's book, "It's POWERFUL to be a GIRL " This vibrant children's book is empowering to all who read it, and it has been endorsed by many distinguished women (see below). Give your precious little girl the vital gift of self-confidence right at the start of her valuable life. This enjoyable book will show your loved one that she is a strong, important person, and that she can be proud to be a girl. "It's POWERFUL to be a GIRL " teaches our youngsters (and... GIRLS, YOU'VE GOT THE POWER
You and your loved one will feel great after reading the colorfully illustrated children's book, "It's POWERFU... |
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50,22 zł |
Can Integrated Titles Improve the Viewing Experience?
ISBN: 9781013291333 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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219,90 zł |
Mexico, Margaritas, and Murder
ISBN: 9781957707136 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) |
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56,74 zł |