Cultural anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures. It is a holistic discipline that examines all aspects of human social life, including relationships between groups, individuals, and institutions. Cultural anthropologists ask questions about how people live their lives, what they believe, and how they interact with their environment. They also study change over…
In his book, An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober sets out to challenge the way we think about the world. He believes that our current way of thinking is based on a false dichotomy between the natural and the supernatural. This dichotomy, he argues, has led us to a view of reality that…
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time for good reason. Its stories are timeless, its characters are compelling, and its message is hope-filled. But for some, the Bible can also be a source of doubt and confusion. They may wonder if its stories are true, if its teachings are relevant, or if its…
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to home preserving, the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is a great option. The book covers everything from canning and pickling to freezing and drying, so you can preserve your food no matter what method you prefer. In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for each preserving method,…
The Apocryphon of John is an ancient Gnostic Christian text. It was discovered in the late nineteenth century by a team of German scholars working in Egypt. The text is thought to date from the second or third century CE, and it is one of the most important Gnostic texts that have survived from antiquity….
If you want to learn about cultural anthropology, Asking Questions About Cultural Anthropology: A Concise Introduction by Luis Antonio Vivanco and Robert Louis Welsch is a great place to start. This book provides a clear and concise overview of the field, covering topics like culture, society, and human evolution. The authors do a good job…
An Ember in the Ashes is a story about Laia, a slave, who’s fighting for her freedom. She’s risking everything to save her brother from execution and she ends up becoming a spy for the Resistance. The story takes place in an empire where there are two types of people: the Martials, who are the…
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus is the first campaign book for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. It was written by Chris Perkins and Wizards RPG Team, with cover art by Tyler Walpole, and was published in 2019 by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains information on the city of Baldur’s Gate, as well as…
The Apocalypse of Peter is a work by the Disciple Peter that details his visions of heaven and hell. In it, he describes in great detail the different levels of heaven and hell, as well as the punishments and rewards that await those who have lived good or evil lives. The work was written in…
It is the early 1930s in Los Angeles, and the city is full of promise. Arturo Bandini is a young writer who has come to LA to make his name. He falls in love with Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress, and their affair is both passionate and tempestuous. But Camilla is married, and she can…