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Buddha's Tooth
John S. Strong unravels the storm of influences shaping the received narratives of two iconic sacred objects. Bodily relics such as hairs, teeth, fingernails, pieces of …
Why the Bank of Japan Has Failed to Conquer Deflation in Japan
This book is published in English that fully reveals why the Bank of Japan (BOJ) under Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has failed to end deflation. The BOJ's monetary policy was based on …
Regionalism In East Asia: Why Has It Flourished Since 2000 And How Far Will It Go?
This book examines an important economic development in East Asia during the first decade of the 21st century. Whereas regional arrangements were, with the sole significant …
The Marathas 1600–1818
This is the first comprehensive history of the Maratha Empire.
Buddhas, Bombs and the Babu
Kerry's marriage is disintegrating and Sebastian is disconnected from his father. To save their rocky relationships, Kerry convinces her work-obsessed and over cautious husband Mal …
The Gurkhas
The origins of the Gurkhas date back to 1815, when one of the most skilled and determined opponents that the British soldier had to overcome in battle was the Nepalese warrior.The …
Derechas e izquierdas nacionalistas en los 60
"e;La importancia de la obra radica en el abarcador y erudito analisis de las distintas facetas de las derechas nacionalistas en Mendoza y de sus multiples conexiones …
The History of the Buddha's Relic Shrine
Buddhist chronicles have long been a subject of central importance in the study of Buddhism. But while scholars have acknowledged the importance of Theravada chronicles for …
The Daeva Cult in the Gathas
Addressing the question of the origins of the Zoroastrian religion, this book argues that the intransigent opposition to the cult of the daevas, the ancient Indo-Iranian gods, is …
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
Ganesha is just like any other kid, except he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. But …
Shopping for Buddhas
Jeff Greenwald's classic travelogue follows his quest for the "e;perfect"e; Buddha statue. At turns hilarious and moving, his quest features a cast of amazing characters …