Divining the Self weaves elements of personal narrative, myth, history, and interpretive analysis into a vibrant tapestry that reflects the textured, embodied, and performative nature of scripture and scripturalizing practices. Velma Love examines the Odu—the Yoruba sacred scriptures—along with the accompanying mythology, philosophy, and ritual technologies engaged by African Americans. Drawing from the personal narratives of African American Ifa practitioners along with additiona...

Continuing his project of critical analysis of the scriptural formation of culture, Vincent L. Wimbush has gathered in this book essays by scholars of various backgrounds and orientations who focus in different registers on the theme of masquerade as the “play-element” in modern culture. Masquerade functions as a window onto the mimetic performances, dynamics, arrangements, psycho-logics, and politics (“scripturalizing”) by which the “made-up” becomes fixed or one among our realities (scri...

A fun, family dog training manual for adults, suitable to be used with children to train dogs of all ages, breeds, new dogs, current dogs, rescue dogs.Using dog psychology and fun, kind, effective, respectful, reward based, easy to follow, step by step methods.No Fear! No force! No corrections! No punishments!These are the favourite methods that all dogs want us to use to train them especially the intelligent, shy, timid, fearful, gentle or sensitive dogs.Th...

This book is to encourage families who may have had the experience of having children in their homes who were broken and discouraged and full of anger and felt as if they could never find love in this life time. This is for children who came from single parent homes or sometimes both parents in the home who had their intention elsewhere, who showed no love to them that they felt left out, outraged, angry, bitter, worthless, as if they were alone. Entering into a new home not knowing what t...

Meg, a teacher on summer break, plans to have a relaxing summer working at Rivers View Resort. Can she endure the summer working with the new manager who irritates and fascinates her? As she begins to love, can she survive losing James, a man she can never haveor is love even possible?

The remarkable story of a couple who came together during the Civil Rights Movement and made fighting for equality and civil and workers’ rights their purpose for more than sixty years, overcoming adversity—with the strength of their love and commitment—to bring about meaningful change.Norman Hill was the national program director of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), staff coordinator for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, staff representative of the Industria...

In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," Selma Lagerlöf intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Swedish rural life in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young girl named Gösta, exploring her relationship with nature, her struggle for identity, and the social constraints imposed upon her by traditional norms. Lagerlöf employs a lyrical, almost poetic style, employing rich imagery and symbolism that reflects the deep connection between the characters and th...

Most have heard of Moses, who delivered the Ten Commandments; however, few have heard of Zipporah, his Midianite wife.Love in the Shadow of Mount Horeb tells of the powerful love between them! It is her story which allows us to see Moses through the eyes and heart of the woman who knew him as her husband and passionate lover. She openly shares their intimate hours together and the secret of how they never allowed their lovemaking to become dull.Has your marriage become dull...

Set in rural Värmland, The Emperor of Portugallia follows Jan of Skrolycka, a humble crofter whose consuming love for his daughter, Klara Gulla, becomes a salvational fantasy when poverty drives her to the city. Imagining himself sovereign of the invented realm "Portugallia," Jan fashions a dignifying counter-world against communal scorn. Lagerlöf's narration blends ballad cadence and folkloric sign with unsparing social realism, yielding a luminous study of madness, devotion, and the frag...

In 'Jerusalem,' Selma Lagerlöf weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that explores the lives of Swedish peasants in the late 19th century, their spiritual crises, and the transformative power of faith. Blending realism with lyrical prose, Lagerlöf captures the essence of her characters' internal struggles as they embark on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, seeking solace and redemption. Set against a backdrop of vivid landscapes and cultural tensions, the novel serves as an exploration not only of ...