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"A richly entertaining series of Hawaiian tales with explanatory facts, which will delight and inform both the folklore fan and the general reader. Until now, long out of print."—The Honolulu AdvertiserIn bringing together this collection of Hawaiian legends, the author of this little book has conferred a great favor upon all those residents of Hawaii and of those visitors to its shores who pay take an interest in its original inhabitants, once an exceedingly numerous people, but now a scattering remnant only.To native Hawaiians this little book will be at once a joy and a sorrow; to the heart of the Haole, who has lived among them, known them intimately for thirty years or more and learned to love them, this collection of the legends of old Honolulu brings a warm «Aloha!»
Ten Foot Square Hut and Tales of the Heike
Readers of medieval Japanese literature have long been captivated by its romance and philosophy. In this volume, two acclaimed thirteenth-century classics, The Ten Foot Square Hut and Tales of the Heike, are presented in translation. The Ten Foot Square Hut (the Hojoki) takes its title from a four and half mat sized Tearoom, the size of the hut in which the hero of the story, Chomei, lives. It offers the memorable reflections of this sensitive aristocrat who has retired from a world filled with violent contrasts and cataclysms to find refuge in nature and Buddhist philosophy. Though this narrative was written 700 years ago, its message continues to have an astonishing timeliness.Tales of the Heike (selections from the Heike Monogatari) deals with the same period but from a different point of view, supplying the background of Chomei's meditations. It is a collection of episodic stories, written in poetical prose, related to the rise and fall of the Taira clan in twelfth-century Kyoto, one of the great turning points in Japanese history.The translations, by the late Professor A. L. Sandler, are complemented by an informed Introduction on the background to these masterpieces of Japanese literature.
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon
Take a firsthand journey into a time, society and world full of intrigue. In the tenth century, Japan stood physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. Sei Shonagon—a young courtesan of the Heian period—kept a diary, which provides a highly personal account of the intrigues, dalliances, quirks, and habits of Japan's late tenth-century elite. She was a contemporary and acquaintance of the well-known courtesan Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Japanese masterpiece The Tale of Genji . A perfect companion to that work, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon brings an added dimension to Murasaki's timeless and seminal novel and further illuminates Japanese court life in all its ritualistic glory. Through his elegant and readable abridged translation, Arthur Waley perfectly conveys Sei Shonagon's girlish temperament and quirky personality. In a place and time where poetry was as important as knowledge and beauty was highly revered, Sei Shonagon's private writings offer a charming, intimate glimpse into a world of innocence and pale beauty. A new introduction by respected Japanese literary scholar Dennis Washburn provides historical insight into Japanese culture, Sei Shonagon's world, and Waley's translation.
Samurai Mind
The Samurai Mind is a collection of five seminal Japanese texts that convey the essence of traditional samurai philosophy and ethics from very different, but complementary points of view. These texts range from the ferocious to the esoteric—with their common thread being the importance of mastering one's own mind as the key to overcoming opponents. They were written from the mid-18th to early 19th century, The authors were acknowledged master samurai warriors keen to address a broader audience beyond their circle of students and acolytes. Their aim was to explain their craft to the outside world, and they do so with great insight. The classic Japanese texts are: The Mysterious Skills of the Old CatSword TheoryA Treatise on the SwordJoseishi's Discussions on the SwordIgnorance in Swordsmanship[/i] Four of the five texts presented here are translated into English for the first time making The Samurai Mind an important addition to the literature on Japanese martial arts and a valuable resource for all martial artists. This samurai philosophy book is an informative look at the samurai of Japan with particular emphasis on the warrior's relationship with his samurai sword—the most fabled weapon in history—and on his need to cultivate mental discipline to achieve his goals.
Nihongi
Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697, often called the Nihonshoki, is one of Japan's great classics of literature. Regarded as one of the seminal original authorities on the mythology and ancient history of Japan, it remains as fresh today as when it was written in the eighth century. It provides a vivid picture of a nation in formation. In the Nihongi, we see the growth of national awareness following the assimilation of Buddhism and the general Chinese and Indian influence on Japanese culture. Before its history stretch the mysterious archaeological ages of Jomon and Yayoi. From the first chapter, “The Age of the Gods,” the fantastic world of ancient Japan is laid before us. Ritual myth and superstition meet with bare feet and folk custom. Strong emotions and conflict are seen surging in Japan’s antiquity. Few historical documents are as “human” as the Nihongi. For a thousand years, emperors, scholars, courtiers, and imperial historians have found in the Nihongi knowledge and guidance. It remains a key to early Japan, a gateway to the actual old Japan.The translator of the Nihongi, William George Aston, pioneered the translation of Japanese into English.
Voices on South Asia
This book investigates the contemporary social, political and economic issues faced by women in South Asia. It focuses on the policies and practices that have challenged or perpetuated gender inequalities, and the evolving role of women in South Asian societies. With contributions from practitioners, policy makers, academics and civil society activists from across South Asia, this volume provides a broad and diverse range of viewpoints on South Asian women's labour force participation, political participation, education, and health, as well as country-specific insights.The volume is conceived as a stage for debate where specific insights act as a window into wider themes, practices and policies. Each essay is followed by policy-relevant recommendations and suggestions for avenues to improve current practice. This book will be relevant for undergraduate students and lecturers of South Asian studies, development, and policy studies, as well as industry practitioners.<b>Contents:</b> <ul><li><b><i>Rights, Representation, and Political Participation:</i></b><ul><li>No Ceilings, Just Half the Sky! <i>(Meera Sanyal)</i></li><li>A Silent Revolution Happening: Nepal's Experiment with Inclusive Elections <i>(Ila Sharma)</i></li><li>Women's Rights and Gender Inequalities in Nepal <i>(Kripa Basnyat)</i></li><li>Women in the Bangladeshi Newspaper Industry: Waiting for Policy <i>(Kajalie Shehreen Islam)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Challenging Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination:</i></b><ul><li>The Legal Discourse Addressing Violence Against Women in Bangladesh <i>(Taslima Yasmin)</i></li><li>Transport Solutions for Violence Against Women in India <i>(Vani Swarupa Murali)</i></li><li>Menstrual Taboo, Discriminatory Access to Places of Worship, and the Policing of Female Bodies in India: The Case of Sabarimala <i>(Silvia Tieri)</i></li><li>Dalit Women's Narratives and Autobiographical Writing: Methodological Interventions <i>(Anusha Hariharan)</i></li><li>Purdah in an In-Between Space — An Auto-Ethnography of a Bangladeshi Woman <i>(Sharin Shajahan Naomi)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Development, Education, and Health:</i></b><ul><li>Women, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and the Bangladesh Miracle <i>(Nayma Qayum)</i></li><li>Climate Change, Women, and Environmental Movements in India <i>(Pushpa Singh)</i></li><li>Against All Odds: Breaking New Ground <i>(Baela Raza Jamil)</i></li><li>Women, Education, and Knowledge-Based Economy in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges <i>(Chulanee Attanayake)</i></li><li>Heard and Hard Reality of Maternal Health: Are We Oversimplifying the Challenges in Bangladesh? <i>(Kaosar Afsana)</i></li><li>Bridging Gender Inequality in Sanitation in India: Swachh Bharat Mission and Beyond <i>(Deepa Karthykeyan)</i></li></ul></li><li><b><i>Labour Force Participation:</i></b><ul><li>Systemic Issues Affecting Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka <i>(Nisha Arunatilake)</i></li><li>Bhutanese Women in the Workforce <i>(Madhu Rajput)</i></li><li>Female Labour Force Participation in Pakistan <i>(Hadia Majid)</i></li></ul></li></ul><br><b>Readership:</b> Undergraduate students and lecturers of South Asian studies, development, and policy studies, as well as industry practitioners and policymakers.South Asia;Women;Gender;Development;Health;Labour Force Participation;Political Participation;Women's Rights;Violence Against Women;Education;India;Pakistan;Bangladesh;Nepal;Sri Lanka0<b>Key Features:</b><ul><li>Written by a diverse range of experts: practitioners, policy makers, academics and civil society activists from across South Asia</li><li>Each essay concludes with policy-relevant recommendations, suggesting improvements to current practice</li><li>Accessible, with a hands-on rather than a theoretical approach, appealing to a wide audience</li></ul>
De-Bug
No shuttle buses here: <i>De-Bug</i>, a new collection of true stories from the social justice organization of the same name, shows a side of working in Silicon Valley that you won't read about in the business section. As tech moguls land the cover of Forbes, the South Bay's working class is making ends meet as metal scrappers, factory workers, club bouncers, hairstylists, rickshaw drivers, ice cream cart pushers. The stories in <i>De-Bug</i> are poignant, often very funny accounts of bootstrapping in the land of angel investors and thought leaders. A construction worker predicts which of his customers are about to strike it rich and which are on the edge of bankruptcy based on the states of their swimming pools. A “secondhand hustler” travels the garage sale-flea market circuit in search of treasures to resell online. A temp worker at a medical device manufacturer sells his blood, at the company's request, to test the equipment. These storytellers are frank when discussing their own flaws, but are equally up-front about the rigged system in which they operate.
Bringing Our Languages Home
Throughout the world individuals in the intimacy of their homes innovate, improvise, and struggle daily to pass on endangered languages to their children. Elaina Albers of Northern California holds a tape recorder up to her womb so her baby can hear old songs in Karuk. The Baldwin family of Montana put labels all over their house marked with the Miami words for common objects and activities, to keep the vocabulary present and fresh. In Massachusetts, at the birth of their first daughter, Jesse Little Doe Baird and her husband convince the obstetrician and nurses to remain silent so that the first words their baby hears in this world are Wampanoag.<p>Thirteen autobiographical accounts of language revitalization, ranging from Irish Gaelic to Mohawk, Kawaiisu to Māori, are brought together by Leanne Hinton, professor emerita of linguistics at UC Berkeley, who for decades has been leading efforts to preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the world. Those seeking to save their language will find unique instruction in these pages; everyone who admires the human spirit will find abundant inspiration.
Tourism Planning and Development in Latin America
Despite the significance of tourism to the economic, social and environmental structures of Latin America, little has been documented in the English-language literature about tourism in this region.
Filling that void, this book focuses exclusively on tourism development and planning, and the impact this has on a wide number of Latin American countries. It covers experiences, challenges, successful and unsuccessful stories, specific cases, and other tourism-related issues, with respect to 10 countries in total. Each chapter is authored by scholars who have done extensive research on tourism in the countries covered.
This book: Examines the impact of tourism development and planning within Latin American countries. Takes a multidisciplinary approach including Anthropology, Development, Economics, Ecology, Policy, Sociology and Tourism Planning and Management. Is the first book in English to offer an insight into extensive research undertaken within the region.
This book will provide a valuable insight for tourism researchers, practitioners and decision-makers in private and public organisations, not only from the regions of Central, South and North America, but also individuals from other parts of the world who want a more encompassing view of global tourism.
The Worlds of Junipero Serra
As one of America’s most important missionaries, Junípero Serra is widely recognized as the founding father of California’s missions.  It was for that work that he was canonized in 2015 by Pope Francis.  Less well known, however, is the degree to which Junípero Serra embodied the social, religious and artistic currents that shaped Spain and Mexico across the 18th century. Further, Serra’s reception in American culture in the 19th and 20th centuries has often been obscured by the controversies surrounding his treatment of California’s Indians. This volume situates Serra in the larger Spanish and Mexican contexts within which he lived, learned, and came of age. Offering a rare glimpse into Serra’s life, these essays capture the full complexity of cultural trends and developments that paved the way for this powerful missionary to become not only California’s most polarizing historical figure but also North America’s first Spanish colonial saint.