In 2009, after decades of conflict, the Sri Lankan government proclaimed the decisive defeat of the Liberation Tamil Tigers of Elam. Subsequently, the state proved resistant to attempts by the UN and other international bodies to promote post-war reconciliation or reform.In this incisive new work, Judith Large investigates the ways in which the Rajapaksa government was able to subvert international diplomatic efforts, as well as exploring the wider context of rising Sinhalese natio...

Have you ever wondered why some of the most powerful stories of female heroism and military triumph were excluded from the traditional biblical canon?In The Book of Judith, you are invited to witness a dramatic saga of faith, subversion, and total victory. This ancient Jewish text, revered for centuries as a "deuterocanonical" masterpiece, tells the story of a nation backed into a corner by the mightiest empire on earth. When the men of Bethulia lose hea...

Being a PhD student is not easy. Navigating the highly competitive world of academia while working hard for little or no pay would be stressful for anyone—but it’s especially challenging for graduate students who are also parents.Featuring contributions from more than forty current and former graduate students raising children, Parenting While PhDing offers valuable advice for students and administrators. Parents will get practical recommendations on both child care and se...

A Curated Selection of Apocryphal & Deuterocanonical Books, with Commentary and 200-Hour Audio Bonus If you've been searching for the real Ethiopian Bible—complete, readable, and spiritually rich—you just found it.Lost Scriptures. Clear guidance. A Bible that changes how you read, think, and live your faith.For centuries, entire sections of sacred Scripture have remained hidden—excluded from the Western canon, yet