Exploring the early connections between American merchant mariners and the Parsis of Bombay, this book reveals how their interactions shaped the cultural landscape of the early Republic. It highlights the exchange of goods, capital, and ideas, illustrating how Zoroastrian gifts and translated texts influenced American culture and thought. Utilizing previously unpublished primary sources, the narrative situates these encounters within the larger framework of global trade and knowledge development, uncovering a rich tapestry of cultural exchange.
Zoroastrianism is one of the world's great ancient religions. In present-day Iran, significant communities of Zoroastrians (who take their name from the founder of the faith, the remarkable religious reformer Zoroaster) still practise the rituals and teach the moral precepts that once undergirded the officially state-sanctioned faith of the mighty Sasanian empire. Beyond Iran, the Zoroastrian disapora is significant especially in India, where the Gujarati-speaking community of emigrants from post-Sasanian Iran call themselves 'Parsis'. But there are also significant Zoroastrian communities to be found elsewhere, such as in the USA, Britain and Canada, where western cultural contexts have shaped the religion in intriguing ways and directions. This new, thorough and wide-ranging introduction will appeal to anyone interested in discovering more about the faith that bequeathed the contrasting words 'Magi' and 'magic', and whose adherents still live according to the code of 'Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.' The central Zoroastrian concept that human beings are continually faced with a choice between the path of 'good' and 'evil', represented by the contrasting figures of Ahura Mazda and Ahriman, inspired thinkers as diverse as Voltaire, Mozart and Nietzsche. Jenny Rose shows why Zoroastrianism remains one of the world's most inspiring and perennially fascinating systems of ethics and belief.
Focusing on environmental activism, this charming story follows Manatee Patty, a young girl dedicated to enhancing the lives of manatees and wildlife. It serves as both a narrative and a call to action, encouraging readers to engage in conservation efforts. Inspired by the vision of Save the Manatee Club and its chairman, Jimmy Buffet, the tale emphasizes the importance of ongoing efforts to protect these gentle creatures and their habitats.
This guide offers practical strategies to alleviate parenting anxieties, providing readers with quick and effective solutions. It includes comprehensive insights into managing common challenges faced by parents. Additionally, the book features a free guided meditation as a bonus tip, enhancing the overall experience and promoting mindfulness in parenting.
