SISA'S VENGEANCE: Rizal / Woman / Revolution


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An innovative radical interpretation of the life and works of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, the "pride of the Malay race," in the context of crisis in the neocolony and world revolution against imperialism at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This supplements the author's earlier book, Rizal in Our Time, Revised Edition (Manila: Anvil Publishing, 2011).




Sisa's Vengeance


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A revaluation of the significance of the Filipino national hero's (Jose Rizal's) discourse on freedom, human rights, and national liberation centering on the liberation of women and its ramifications in the total emancipation of a nation-people from colonial barbarism, imperial subjugation, and patriarchal hegemony. This supplements the essays of the author in RIZAL IN OUR TIME (revised edition) published by Anvil Publishing Inc. ,Manila, Philippines, in 2011.




Tharu English Lexicon


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This Tharu > English lexicon is based on the 200+ language 8,000 entry World Languages Dictionary CD of 2007 which was subsequently lodged in national libraries across the world. The corresponding Chinese lexicon has a vocabulary of 2,429 characters, 95% of which are in the primary group of 3,500 general standard Chinese characters issued by China's Ministry of Education in 2013.




NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible


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Discover new dimensions of insight with a behind-the-scenes tour of the ancient world You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind even the most familiar stories of Scripture. That’s what the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page of this NIV Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of biblical times. These fascinating explanations will serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp focus. The Bible was originally written to an ancient people removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and references to ancient events, literature and customs that were intuitively understood by those who first heard the texts read. For us to truly understand the Scriptures as they did, we need a window into their world and language. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, with notes from Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) in the Old Testament and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary) in the New Testament, brings the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern readers. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient Targeted book introductions explain the context in which each book of the Bible was written Insightful and informative verse-by-verse study notes reveal new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar passages Key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms are explained and expanded upon in two helpful reference features Over 300 in-depth articles on key contextual topics 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images from around the world Dozens of charts, maps, and diagrams in vivid color Words of Jesus in red Cross references, a concordance, indexes and other helps for Bible study




Revival: The Hero of the Filipinos (1924)


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This book is about José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, widely known as José Rizal (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896). He was a Filipino nationalist and polymath during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain. He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion after an anti-dd revolution, inspired in part by his writings, broke out. Though he was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved of its goals which eventually led to Philippine independence.




The Hero of the Filipinos


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NIV, The Grace and Truth Study Bible


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Know this Grace: He loved you by name before all creation. Love this Truth: He’ll know you by name for all eternity. The NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible paints a stunning canvas of the goodness of God’s redemptive plan revealed in the gospel of Jesus. Warmhearted and practical study notes guide your reading as you learn and relearn the good news of Jesus on every page. Whether you are just starting your walk with God or have been studying the Bible for years, you’ll gain fresh insights of grace and truth while you learn to love him more deeply. Some Words of Grace and Truth: Your citizenship is in heaven God is your refuge and strength The Spirit of Jesus lives in you You who mourn will be comforted Features of this NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible, E-Book: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Project leadership by general editor Dr. Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Insightful and practical bottom-of-the-page study notes Center-column cross reference system for deeper study Comprehensive NIV concordance Words of Jesus in red 16 pages of full-color maps




Inca Moon Chronicle I


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The story begins with murder, and a journey into the secret heart of a vast land where demigods rule millions in one of the most majestic, brutal, and tragic empires of the ancient world. Inca Moon is a tale of courage and intrigue, ruthless ambition, and devotion betrayed. With the heroine Qori Qoyllur, we travel through deserts, mountains, and jungles, face armies and assassins, experience the pomp and rituals of a vanished world. We follow her through tangled loves and loyalties, share emotions and personal tragedies, see her rise to become an Inca healer, and covertly, a special agent to the emperor. On this journey, we meet great lords and ladies, heroes and scoundrels: Reclusive Lord Atoq is an elegant man who directs the imperial spy web from his country estate. With the old emperor on his deathbed and conspiracy threatening to plunge the empire into civil war, Lord Atoq must send his elite agents into peril. Qori loves him like a father, but what secrets is he holding back? Lady Sisa is breathtakingly beautiful. Men want her, women envy her. Why is she so feared? Tanta Karwa is a healer to the nobility and Qoris beloved mother-in-law. She knows the truth but cannot speak it. He who rules the jungle, Condin Savana, Wizard of the East, sees Qoris destiny. He will arm her, but he will not interfere with fate. These and other vivid characters inhabit the world of Qori Qoyllur. Based on old Spanish accounts and modern findings, this novel brings the Inca Empire alive with gripping authenticity.




The Social Cancer


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Filipino national hero Jose Rizal wrote The Social Cancer in Berlin in 1887. Upon his return to his country, he was summoned to the palace by the Governor General because of the subversive ideas his book had inspired in the nation. Rizal wrote of his consequent persecution by the church: "My book made a lot of noise; everywhere, I am asked about it. They wanted to anathematize me ['to excommunicate me'] because of it ... I am considered a German spy, an agent of Bismarck, they say I am a Protestant, a freemason, a sorcerer, a damned soul and evil. It is whispered that I want to draw plans, that I have a foreign passport and that I wander through the streets by night ..."