Elizabeth S. Moore crafts prose with the keen eye of a journalist, delving into themes of food, politics, and South Africa. Her writing draws from rich family experiences, weaving them with a profound understanding of gastronomy. Moore explores societal layers through the lens of food, navigating between personal and public concerns with apparent ease. Her style is incisive yet accessible, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
For hundreds of years the golden stupa of the Shwedagon, the pagoda enshrining the sacred hairs of the Buddha, has dominated the landscape of Rangoon. Since the 19th century, it has been the spiritual symbol of the entire Burmese nation. This text discusses the history and evolution of the stupa, illustrated by many old pictures and plans.
A modern and comforting collection of 60 beautifully written prayers. Perfect for daily inspiration - each prayer quiets daily fears, anxiety and stresses, reminding seekers and faithful alike of God's promise. Featuring a foreword by Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City, New York.
Are you sick of not losing weight? Are you tired of being sick and low in energy? Have you tried over and over again to get results, but nothing you ever do seems to get you any closer to your goals?
This book compares changing landscapes in Myanmar from the Paleolithic and Neolithic through the rise of bronze-iron chiefdoms and the emergenc e of first millennium AD Hindu-Buddhist walled polities. Throughout this sequence, contrasts between the arid north and well-watered southern coasts framed complementary and changing
A gripping tale of interlocking yet disconnected lives