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A Family For The Soldier: A Family For The Soldier An Unexpected Groom Rocky Mountain Reunion (Lone Star Cowboy League #4)
by Carolyne AarsenA Cowboy’s Homecoming
A Family for Tory and A Mother for Cindy: A Mother For Cindy (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Margaret DaleyA FAMILY FOR TORY There's nothing more rewarding for riding instructor Tory Alexander than making her students happy. So when Slade, the father of her favorite student, asks for a favor, how can she refuse? But is she really ready to be part of a family again?
A Family Found: Wagon Train Sweetheart Second Chance Hero Love By Design A Family Found (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Historical Ser.)
by Laura AbbotA Mother for His Sons
Family In Hiding: Family In Hiding Trail Of Secrets Double Agent (Witness Protection)
by Valerie HansenTILL DEATH DO US PART?
Family in His Heart (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Gail Gaymer MartinA Random Act of Kindness Businessman Nick Thornton couldn't help being impulsive. But he had no misgivings about hiring away the fesity new waitress at his favorite diner. After all, he could spot a person in need, and Rona Meyers needed a protector.
The Family in Life and in Death: Sociological and Archaeological Perspectives (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)
by Patricia Dutcher-WallsThis volume explores the advantages of seeing a topic from two different but complementary perspectives. All of the papers in the volume were read at two sessions at SBL (2005 and 2006) that were co-sponsored by the Social Sciences and the Hebrew Bible Section of SBL and the American Schools of Oriental Research. The sessions were designed to promote dialogue among scholars by juxtaposing research based in the social sciences and archaeology. Scholars contributed papers from within their own methodological and research perspective, but addressed possible interactions and overlaps that their research might contribute to the complementary perspective. Significant intersections between the approaches emerged when patterns of social interactions accessed by social scientific methods paralleled patterns in material remains accessed by archaeological methods. The sessions and thus the book achieve coherence because all of the papers attended to aspects of the family in ancient Israel. While the presenters selected their own topics in the subject area, several foci emerged that reflect current research interests in these fields. These foci include research on ancestors and the cult of the dead, configurations of family house structures, and family relational interactions. All of the papers make their methods and approaches visible and delineate clearly the textual or material basis of their research, so that the dialogue among the papers is facilitated.
Family law in contemporary Iran: Women's Rights Activism and Shari'a (International Library of Iranian Studies)
by Marianne BøePassed into law over a decade before the Iranian Revolution, the Family Protection Law drew the ire of the conservative clergy and the Ayatollah Khomeini, and was one of the first laws to be rescinded following the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The law was hardly a surprising target, however, since women's status in Iran was then – and continues now to be – a central concern of Iranian political leaders, media commentators and international observers alike. Taking up the issue of women's status in a modern context, Marianne Bøe offers a nuanced view of how women's rights activists assert their positions within an Islamic context. By weaving together religious and historical texts and narratives with discourses on human rights, these women are able to communicate their views to those in political power. Through her substantial fieldwork and innovative analysis, Bøe undermines both the traditional view of 'Islamic Feminism' as monolithic and instead highlights how women shape the debates surrounding shari'a, women's rights and family law. As such, this book is essential for anyone studying family law and the role of women in contemporary Iran.
Family Law in Islam: Divorce, Marriage and Women in the Muslim World
by Maaike VoorhoeveIn both the West and throughout the Muslim world, Islamic family law is a highly and hotly debated topic. In the Muslim World, the discussions at the heart of these debates are often primarily concerned with the extent to which classical Islamic family law should be implemented in the national legal system, and the impact this has on society. Family Law in Islam highlights these discussions by looking at public debates and legal practice. Using a range of contemporary examples, from polygamy to informal marriage (zawaj 'urfi), and from divorce with mutual agreement (khul') to judicial divorce (tatliq), this wide-ranging and penetrating volume explores the impact of Islamic law on individuals, families and society alike from Morocco to Egypt and from Syria to Iran. It thus contains material of vital importance for researchers of Islamic Law, Politics and Society in the Middle East and North Africa."
Family Law in Lebanon: Marriage and Divorce among the Druze
by Lubna TarabeyMuch of the life and ritual of the Druze in Lebanon appears mysterious to outsiders, as this esoteric sect remains closed to non-members. Lubna Tarabey, herself a member of this secretive community, is ideally-placed to offer insight into the family life, tradition and religious practices of the Druze. She reaches back to the 1970s, and the start of a civil war that shattered Lebanon along confessional lines, to explore how the substantial social and political changes that have shaken the country have affected marriage and divorce practices. Through extensive research, she approaches a complex web of change and continuity, of traditional values competing with enhanced individualism and personal freedoms. In Lebanon, family law falls under the authority of its religious courts, and Tarabey traces the ways in which social and legal developments have impacted family law and the internal cohesion of the Druze.
Family Law in Syria: Patriarchy, Pluralism and Personal Status Laws (Library of Islamic Law)
by Esther van EijkThe current Syrian crisis has its roots in the sectarian nature of the country's multi-religious society. Since Ottoman times, the different religious communities have enjoyed the right to regulate and administer their own family relations. Matters of personal status including marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance continue to be managed by a variety of religious laws and courts operating simultaneously within the legal system of the state. However, this complex system of competing jurisdictions has also affected inter-communal relations and has been used to deepen communal divides. Esther van Eijk discusses socio-legal practices in Syria by focusing on three courts: a shar?iyya, a Catholic court and a Greek-Orthodox court
The Family Man (Davis Landing #3)
by Irene HannonTHE DAVIS LANDING OBSERVER THE GOSSIP GURU has more scandalous news about the beleaguered Hamilton family:
Family Matters: A Socio-Historical Study of Kinship Metaphors in 1 Thessalonians (The Library of New Testament Studies #247)
by Trevor BurkePaul's first letter to the Thessalonians boasts a preponderance of fictive kinship terms (e.g. father, children, nursing mother, brother etc). In this book, Burke shows that Paul is drawing on the normal social expectations of family members in antiquity to regulate the affairs of the community. Family metaphors would have resonated immediately with Paul's readers and the author surveys a broad range of ancient texts to identify stock meanings of the father-child and brother-brother relations. These stereotypical attitudes are explored to understand Paul's paternal relations (2:10-12) with his Thessalonian children and in resolving sexual immorality (4:3-8) and the refusal by some brothers to work (4:9-12; 5:12-15). This study has implications for the structure of early Christian communities.
The Family of Abraham: Jewish, Christian, And Muslim Interpretations
by Carol Bakhos"Abrahamic religions" has gained currency in scholarly and ecumenical circles as a way to refer to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Carol Bakhos steps back from the convention to ask: What is Abrahamic about these three faiths? She challenges references to Judaism and Islam as sibling religions and warns against uncritical adoption of the term.
The Family Of Abraham: Jewish, Christian, And Muslim Interpretations
by Carol Bakhos"Abrahamic religions" has gained currency in scholarly and ecumenical circles as a way to refer to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Carol Bakhos steps back from the convention to ask: What is Abrahamic about these three faiths? She challenges references to Judaism and Islam as sibling religions and warns against uncritical adoption of the term.
The Family of Abraham: Jewish, Christian, And Muslim Interpretations
by Carol Bakhos"Abrahamic religions" has gained currency in scholarly and ecumenical circles as a way to refer to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Carol Bakhos steps back from the convention to ask: What is Abrahamic about these three faiths? She challenges references to Judaism and Islam as sibling religions and warns against uncritical adoption of the term.
Family Of Convenience: The Rancher's Surprise Triplets, Cowboy Homecoming, Undercover Sheriff, Family Of Convenience (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Historical Ser.)
by Victoria W. AustinMail-Order Mother
Family of Her Dreams (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Historical Ser.)
by Keli GwynA Family to Cherish
A Family of Their Own (Dreams Come True #2)
by Gail Gaymer MartinFour Makes A Family With her daughter's health back on track, Kelsey Rhodes counts her blessings. But life is still not easy for the sweet single mom. She craves companionship, yet finds it difficult to trust anyone.
Family on the Range: Lone Star Heiress The Lawman's Oklahoma Sweetheart The Gentleman's Bride Search Family On The Range (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Historical Ser.)
by Jessica NelsonA Second Chance A quiet ranch in the Oregon desert gives Mary O'Roarke the solace she craves after a painful childhood. Concealing her growing feelings for her boss, government agent Lou Riley, is a small price to pay. Then an abandoned little girl is placed in Mary's care, awakening dreams she's all but forgotten.
Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Asian Contexts (Diverse Perspectives on Creating a Fairer Society)
by M. Rezaul IslamExploring tailored family planning strategies for marginalized groups, Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh delves into comparative insights from Asian contexts, providing actionable approaches to empower and transform communities, foster sustainable development and improve reproductive health outcomes. Featuring comprehensive case studies and analysis from diverse Asian regions and religious communities, M. Rezaul Islam provides readers with a nuanced understanding of family planning strategies tailored to unique cultural contexts. Seamlessly connecting family planning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Islam demonstrates its potential for uplifting the most vulnerable communities in Bangladesh and beyond. Dissecting global population trends and cultural influences on family planning, chapters navigate knowledge, attitudes, practices, and communication strategies, unveiling avenues for transformation and sustainable change within Asian communities. Concluding by presenting actionable policy implications that stakeholders can adopt to drive positive change at both community and systemic levels, Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh is a powerful addition to the contemporary landscape of global health, development, and social progress.
Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Asian Contexts (Diverse Perspectives on Creating a Fairer Society)
by M. Rezaul IslamExploring tailored family planning strategies for marginalized groups, Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh delves into comparative insights from Asian contexts, providing actionable approaches to empower and transform communities, foster sustainable development and improve reproductive health outcomes. Featuring comprehensive case studies and analysis from diverse Asian regions and religious communities, M. Rezaul Islam provides readers with a nuanced understanding of family planning strategies tailored to unique cultural contexts. Seamlessly connecting family planning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Islam demonstrates its potential for uplifting the most vulnerable communities in Bangladesh and beyond. Dissecting global population trends and cultural influences on family planning, chapters navigate knowledge, attitudes, practices, and communication strategies, unveiling avenues for transformation and sustainable change within Asian communities. Concluding by presenting actionable policy implications that stakeholders can adopt to drive positive change at both community and systemic levels, Family Planning and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh is a powerful addition to the contemporary landscape of global health, development, and social progress.
Family Sacrifices: The Worldviews and Ethics of Chinese Americans
by Russell M. Jeung Seanan S. Fong Helen Jin KimFifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having no religious affiliation, making them the least religiously-identified ethnic group in the United States. But that statistic obscures a much more complex reality. Family Sacrifices reveals that Chinese Americans employ familism, not religion, as the primary narrative by which they find meaning, identity, and belonging. As a transpacific lived tradition, Chinese American familism prioritizes family above other commitments and has roots in Chinese Popular Religion and Confucianism. The spiritual and ethical systems of China emphasize practicing rituals and cultivating virtue, whereas American religious research usually focuses on belief in the supernatural or belonging to a religious tradition. To address this gap in understanding, Family Sacrifices introduces the concept of liyi, translated as ritual propriety and righteous relations. Re-appropriated from its original Chinese usage, liyi offers a new way of understanding Chinese religion and a new lens for understanding the emergence of religious "nones" in the United States. The first book based on national survey data on Asian American religious practices, Family Sacrifices is a seminal text on the fastest-growing racial group in the United States.
Family Sacrifices: The Worldviews and Ethics of Chinese Americans
by Russell M. Jeung Seanan S. Fong Helen Jin KimFifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having no religious affiliation, making them the least religiously-identified ethnic group in the United States. But that statistic obscures a much more complex reality. Family Sacrifices reveals that Chinese Americans employ familism, not religion, as the primary narrative by which they find meaning, identity, and belonging. As a transpacific lived tradition, Chinese American familism prioritizes family above other commitments and has roots in Chinese Popular Religion and Confucianism. The spiritual and ethical systems of China emphasize practicing rituals and cultivating virtue, whereas American religious research usually focuses on belief in the supernatural or belonging to a religious tradition. To address this gap in understanding, Family Sacrifices introduces the concept of liyi, translated as ritual propriety and righteous relations. Re-appropriated from its original Chinese usage, liyi offers a new way of understanding Chinese religion and a new lens for understanding the emergence of religious "nones" in the United States. The first book based on national survey data on Asian American religious practices, Family Sacrifices is a seminal text on the fastest-growing racial group in the United States.