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After Japanese emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum throne in 2019, he preformed a secretive ritual funded by the state by offering newly harvested rice to the Shintō sun goddess Amaterasu, mythological progenitor of the imperial family, raising controversy and puzzlement both inside Japan and out. This book is a concise overview of Shintō through a survey of its key concepts, related archeological finds, central mythology, significant cultural sites, political dimensions, and historical developments. Its goal is to promote an understanding of Shintō as an enduring cultural phenomenon central to Japan past and present. Readers discover how Shintō honors nature, reveres mountains and rivers as living entities, why it famously asserts that eight million nature spirits, known as kami, surround the Japanese people in their homeland, and how politics have always been central to these positions.

Time seems to flash by when we are enjoying ourselves, and slows to a crawl when we are bored. Why? Does time exist, or is it an illusion? Does it flow? Is it linear? How real are our memories? When is now? These are just some of the questions that Time To Tell asks in its foray into what time is for us, what it does to us and for us, and how we live and react to it in our daily lives. Digging down to the roots of our lived experience in the world, Time To Tell takes us through a journey replete with twists and turns and "aha!" moments. Challenging the obvious, the book asks us to look anew at our perspective of what we naturally take for granted. Rattling the comfort of instant satisfaction, of reality shows, celebrity worship and the self-glorification of the I-generation, Ronald Green, with panache and authority, takes us on a journey that allows us a new way of looking at ourselves in the world, and to act upon what we discover.

Green's study introduces Buddhism, in its several forms, through a student-friendly analysis of how Buddhism is portrayed in dramatic, not documentary, films.

Exploring the profound concept of nothing, this book delves into its impact across various fields such as history, arts, philosophy, politics, religion, and cosmology. It reveals how misconceptions surrounding nothing have hindered progress for centuries and examines how nothing can provide insights into fundamental questions, including the nature of art. With a provocative and accessible approach, it challenges readers to reconsider the significance of nothing in shaping human thought and culture.

New reproductive technologies enable parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Despite the loud cries of alarm that such a prospect inspires, the author argues that we will, and we should, undertake the direction of our own evolution.

Focusing on the dual role of architects as both designers and administrators, this book emphasizes the importance of effective management in fostering positive client relationships and achieving high-quality design. It explores best practices that streamline administration, ensuring that architects can create an environment conducive to successful projects and collaboration.