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God's Gateway

God's Gateway

James Lochtefeld

Oxford University Press Inc
2010
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A celebrated Hindu pilgrimage site, Hardwar lies on the river Ganges at the edge of the Himalayas. Its identity as a holy place is inextricably tied to the mythology and reality of the Ganges, and traditional sources overwhelmingly stress this connection. Virtually nothing has been written about Hardwar's history and development, although the historical record reveals striking changes of the past few centuries. These changes have usually reflected worldly forces such as shifting trade routes, improved transportation, or political instability. Yet such mundane influences have been ignored in the city's sacred narrative, which presents a fixed, unchanging identity. The city's complex identity, says Lochtefeld, lies in the tension between these differing narratives. In this fieldwork-based study, Lochtefeld analyzes modern Hardwar as a Hindu pilgrimage center. He looks first at various groups of local residents -- businessmen, hereditary priests, and ascetics -- and assesses their differing roles in managing Hardwar as a holy place. He then examines the pilgrims and the factors that bring them to Hardwar. None of these groups is as pious as popularly depicted, but their interactions in upholding their own interest create and maintain Hardwar's religious environment. In conclusion, he addresses the wider context of Indian pilgrimage and the forces shaping it in the present day. He finds that many modern Hindus, like many modern Christians, feel some dissonance between traditional religious symbols and their 21st-century world, and that they are reinterpreting their traditional symbols to make them meaningful for their time.
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Meeting Procedures

Meeting Procedures

James Lochrie

Scarecrow Press
2003
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From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings.
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Loch Garman: A Novel of Viking Age Ireland

Loch Garman: A Novel of Viking Age Ireland

James L. Nelson

Fore Topsail Press
2017
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Driven ashore on the coast of Ireland, their longships nearly wrecked by the gods who seem unwilling to let them leave, Thorgrim Night Wolf and his band of Northmen once again face a fight for their survival. Helpless without their ships, they must find some refuge in that hostile country and begin the laborious work of making the vessels seaworthy again. But for all the shipbuilding skills that Thorgrim and the others possess, there is one thing they cannot do-weave cloth to replace the sails shredded in the gale that drove them ashore. For that they must strike a bargain with the Irish, the very people who most want them dead. But no such bargain can last for long, and soon betrayal and deceit have the Northmen trapped by an enemy determined to crush them once and for all.
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Loch Lomond & Cowal Way (2 ed)

Loch Lomond & Cowal Way (2 ed)

James McLuckie

RUCKSACK READERS
2024
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"Lavishly illustrated guidebook with route map plus practical information" - Scots Magazine The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way is one of Scotland's Great Trails. It runs for 57 miles (91 km) across the Cowal peninsula, which lies west of Glasgow and is easily reached by public transport, road and ferry. The route starts at Portavadie on Loch Fyne and ends at Inveruglas on Loch Lomond. The trail is waymarked and undulating, with rugged terrain and glorious views over the Isle of Bute and the Firth of Clyde. The area is rich in history and heritage, with wildlife sightings including red squirrel, red deer and golden eagle. Cowal has ferries to Bute, to Kintyre and (in season) across Loch Lomond to join the West Highland Way. It’s the missing link that enables Scotland’s ultimate long-distance walk, from Kintyre all the way to Inverness. In 2018 the route’s name was extended to Loch Lomond & Cowal Way to reflect the fact that over 50% of it runs within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. This new edition updates the guidebook of that name and contains many new photographs.
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Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs

Folklore Of Scottish Lochs And Springs

James M. Mackinlay

Literary Licensing, LLC
2014
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""Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs"" by James M. MacKinlay is a comprehensive collection of Scottish folklore surrounding the country's many lochs and springs. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which explores the legends and myths surrounding Scotland's lochs. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular loch, with the author delving into the history and folklore of each body of water. The second part of the book focuses on the folklore surrounding Scotland's springs, with each chapter exploring the myths and legends surrounding a particular spring. The book is richly illustrated with beautiful black and white illustrations and photographs, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish folklore, history, and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs

Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs

James M Mackinlay

Hansebooks
2017
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Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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Secret of the Loch

Secret of the Loch

Aiden James

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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After briefly eluding Yassir Ali's ruthless assassins in England, Nick, Marie, and Ishi have fled north, where they hope to track down a forgotten cavern in the Highlands of Scotland. The cavern is linked to the Ambrosius Amulet, and is said to contain the greatest treasure of gold, jewels, and other artifacts ever amassed by the ancient druids. But, finding this sacred place won't be easy-especially when those trying to kill the forlorn trio are hot on the trail again. It doesn't help matters that Nick and his cohorts' search is limited to details from a conversation Marie had with her father prior to his murder a year earlier. His last wish was for her to complete the task he couldn't, and was the main reason Marie hired Nick as her archeologist guide in the first place. Now, after being chased relentlessly through Europe by Yassir Ali's hit men, they finally possess the key to finding the druid treasure. Yet, the Ambrosius Amulet can only tell them when they have found the right location. The task of locating the correct 'marked' Scottish hillside must be handled on their own, using natural means. Relying on Marie's memory of landmarks and coordinates given by her father, the task of searching Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, and Loch Morar quickly becomes a hazardous affair. Will one of these famed locations prove to be home to this fabled treasure of the early Brits? Or, will this be one myth that can't be solved, either by fate or bullets from a ruthless enemy closing in? These questions, and more, are waiting to be answered in the Secret of the Loch.
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The Girl in the Loch

The Girl in the Loch

Andrew James Greig

Storm Publishing
2024
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A mother calls for her child repeatedly in the soft summer air, her voice rising with panic. She runs across the decking to lean over the thick glass balustrade, her eyes searching the dark waters of the loch. Her only child is missing, and nothing will ever be the same again.The disappearance of a three-year-old girl from her isolated Highland home one summer shook the nation. A massive police search involving divers in the loch and dogs combing the moorland and mountains had failed to find Lily Masterton. Three years later, the world may have forgotten the blond-haired girl with the big blue eyes, but her grief-stricken parents hire Private Investigator Te rlach Paterson - an expert in finding missing children - to bring their precious Lily home. But this is no ordinary family struck by tragedy. Te rlach has heard the whispered rumours that Tony Masterton is a dangerous man. Lily's nanny was fired and has vanished into thin air. And then a body is found at local landmark, Hell's Glen.As Te rlach pieces together the secrets at the heart of the Masterton family, tiny bones are found in the loch close to the Masterton's home. Could they be Lily's? Or will Te rlach unravel a truth even more shocking? A twisty, atmospheric, and utterly compelling page-turner set within the breath-taking Highland landscape from a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist. Fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid will be hooked by The Girl in the Loch. What readers are saying about Andrew James Greig's books: 'I honestly had goosebumps reading this.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing I really didn't want to put it down (who needs to sleep? ).' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just Wow What a read. Couldn't put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thrilling... I loved this novel ... Very fast paced read ' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Compulsive... I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely hoovered it up.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant to the very last word... you won't be able to put this book down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolutely fantastic read ... the best crime novel I've ever read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rollicking ride of a story... keeps you gripped from beginning to end.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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