Is Confucianism a religion? If so, why do most Chinese think it isn't? From ancient Confucian temples, to nineteenth-century archives, to the testimony of people interviewed by the author throughout China over a period of more than a decade, this book traces the birth and growth of the idea of Confucianism as a world religion.The book begins at Oxford, in the late nineteenth century, when Friedrich Max Müller and James Legge classified Confucianism as a world religion in the new dis...

A heartrending journey unfolds in a romance series where love is tested by the unthinkable. Witness a tale of resilience, commitment, and integrity based on a true story that's sure to captivate.Meet Matthew Abernathy, a modern-day Adonis with a dash of playboy charm. His suave personality, coupled with his intellectual prowess, makes him irresistible. Enter Amy Emerson, a college freshman whose beauty is only surpassed by her innocence and kindness. Together, they...

Spirituality is in the spotlight. While levels of religious belief and observance are declining in much of the Western world, the number of people who identify as "spiritual but not religious" is on the rise. Practices such as yoga, meditation, and pilgrimage are surging in popularity. "Wellness" regimes offer practitioners a lexicon of spirituality and an array of spiritual experiences. Commentators talk of a new spiritual awakening "after religion." And global mobility is generating hybr...

The “happiness agenda” is a worldwide movement that claims that happiness is the highest good, happiness can be measured, and public policy should promote happiness. Against Happiness is a thorough and powerful critique of this program, revealing the flaws of its concept of happiness and advocating a renewed focus on equality and justice.Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, this book provides both theoretical and empirical analysis of the limitations of the hap...

The “happiness agenda” is a worldwide movement that claims that happiness is the highest good, happiness can be measured, and public policy should promote happiness. Against Happiness is a thorough and powerful critique of this program, revealing the flaws of its concept of happiness and advocating a renewed focus on equality and justice.Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, this book provides both theoretical and empirical analysis of the limitations of the hap...

Leyla is my reflection of heaven. My angel in my world so dark and evil, my cure for hate and loneliness, the medicine I need for my damn-shattered soul. My sweet little girl is happily sacrificing her life for me, without realizing how evil I am. There is no return for her at all, she'll be dragged down with me eventually. And she only has to do one thing: to be obedient to me, her Master.

There has been a major revival of interest in State Capitalism: what it is, where it is found, and why it is seemingly becoming more ubiquitous. As a concept, it has evolved from radical critiques of the Soviet Union, to being deployed by neo-liberals to describe market reforms deemed imperfect, to settle into a middle ground, as a pragmatic way to describe the state assuming a role as an active economic agent, in addition to its regulatory, social, and security functions. The latter is th...

Saying yes has always come easy for Fallon. Now, as Renita Pizzitola’s steamy, poignant Crush series continues, winning her dream job means saying no to the guy she wants the most.Between all the parties and random hook-ups, Fallon Carr is this close to flunking out of college. But her internship working with pediatric patients means the world to her—especially since, at the end of the summer, one lucky intern will be offered a paid position. Determined to leave he...

This book offers a truly interdisciplinary exploration of our patterns of engagement with politics, news, and information in current high-choice information environments. Putting forth the notion that high-choice information environments may contribute to increasing misperceptions and knowledge resistance rather than greater public knowledge, the book offers insights into the processes that influence the supply of misinformation and factors influencing how and why people expose themselves ...

PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review_______Locked inside a new kingdom, with no allies of my own, something has been set free inside me.Something dark. Something angry...

Why do some societies manage to control corruption so that it manifests itself only occasionally, while other societies remain systemically corrupt? This book is about how societies reach that point when integrity becomes the norm and corruption the exception in regard to how public affairs are run and public resources are allocated. It primarily asks what lessons we have learned from historical and contemporary experiences in developing corruption control, which can aid policy-makers and ...

His lips told me he knew me.His hands touched like we were old lovers.His eyes held secrets of a past I'd never known.I was lost, you see.Lost as the flowers that grew in the meadow.The devil told me he knew me.But lies had a way of unraveling, even if we didn't want them to.The devil had a trick, for his love was full of acid. Acid that burned at every touch, every linger, and I let it scorch me to my core.A devil made you sin. And m...