Political Spiritualities: The Pentecostal Revolution in Nigeria

After an explosion of conversions to Pentecostalism over the past three decades, tens of millions of Nigerians now claim that “Jesus is the answer.” But if Jesus is the answer, what is the question? What led to the movement’s dramatic rise and how can we make sense of its social and political significance? In this ambitiously interdisciplinary study, Ruth Marshall draws on years of fieldwork and grapples with a host of important thinkers—including Foucault, Agamben, Arendt, and Benjamin—to answer these questions. To account for the movement’s success, Marshall explores how Pentecostalism presents the experience of being born again as a chance for Nigerians to realize the promises of political and religious salvation made during the colonial and postcolonial eras. Her astute analysis of this religious trend sheds light on Nigeria’s contemporary politics, postcolonial statecraft, and the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens coping with poverty, corruption, and inequality. Pentecostalism’s rise is truly global, and Political Spiritualities persuasively argues that Nigeria is a key case in this phenomenon while calling for new ways of thinking about the place of religion in contemporary politics.

History

Marshall, Ruth

World

University of Chicago Press

After an explosion of conversions to Pentecostalism over the past three decades, tens of millions of Nigerians now claim that “Jesus is the answer.” But if Jesus is the answer, what is the question? What led to the movement’s dramatic rise and how can we make sense of its social and political significance? In this ambitiously interdisciplinary study, Ruth Marshall draws on years of fieldwork and grapples with a host of important thinkers—including Foucault, Agamben, Arendt, and Benjamin—to answer these questions. To account for the movement’s success, Marshall explores how Pentecostalism presents the experience of being born again as a chance for Nigerians to realize the promises of political and religious salvation made during the colonial and postcolonial eras. Her astute analysis of this religious trend sheds light on Nigeria’s contemporary politics, postcolonial statecraft, and the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens coping with poverty, corruption, and inequality. Pentecostalism’s rise is truly global, and Political Spiritualities persuasively argues that Nigeria is a key case in this phenomenon while calling for new ways of thinking about the place of religion in contemporary politics.

Whether you re a beginner wanting to know the very basics of sewing a straight seam, a long-time professional who wants to know the fastest, most effec- tive way to alter a garment for sloping shoulders, or a fashion-sewer asking just about any sewing-related question, this book is for you. Comprehensive and profusely illustrated, Unit Method of Clothing Construction, 7/E, promotes the unit measure of construction as a time-saving approach to sewing. In this method, each garment section is treated as a unit to be completed to the greatest extent possible before being attached to other garment sections. Outstanding features: includes methods for sewing on conventional sewing machines and the serger or overlock machine; presents the basics for the beginner; introduces material in an easy-to-understand way, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations; covers sewing on all types of fabrics, including knits, plaids, and specialty fabrics; and provides chapters on pattern alterations and garment fit. The Seventh Edition of Unit Method of Clothing Construction makes an excellent reference for the professional seeking alternate methods. It is also valuable for students enrolled in construction, flat pattern or draping classes and will be a useful reference whether sewing for women, men or children. For those seeking work in the apparel industry, this practical guidebook will provide important and necessary training in the areas of fit and garment assembly.

Unit Method of Clothing Construction

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Brackelsberg, Phyllis

Crafts & Hobbies

Iowa State Pr

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Ferns of the Dells of the Wisconsin River

Literature & Fiction

Literary

BiblioLife

Ferns Of The Dells Of The Wisconsin River (1910)

Kessinger Publishing

Furiously Happy meets Elaine Lui in this truly original—and surprisingly hilarious—memoir about one woman’s journey to learn how to walk after a debilitating diagnosis turned her life upside down. Learn How to Walk (Again) To-Do List: Step 1: Stand Step 2: Step Step 3: Pee (Yes!) Step 4: Walk with walker Step 5: Walk with sticks Step 6: Walk without props Recreational interlude for sex Step 7: RUN! Ruth Marshall—power mom, wife, actor, and daughter—was in great health, until one day, her feet started to tingle. She visited doctors and specialists for tests, but no one could figure out the cause of her symptoms. Was she imagining those pesky tingles? She tried to brush it off, even as she tripped over curbs and stumbled into people. Clumsiness is charming, right? But when Ruth suddenly couldn’t feel her legs at all, she knew something was terribly wrong. Her fears were confirmed by an MRI revealing a rare tumour that had been quietly growing on her spine for more than a decade. Within days, surgery was scheduled, and after the intense eight-hour ordeal, Ruth woke up to find her legs and feet had forgotten how to do...well, everything. The question that burned in her mind was, “Will I ever walk again?” What Ruth thought would be three days in the hospital turned into months of rehabilitation as she relearned not only how to walk, run, pee, and even have sex again, but how to better appreciate everyone around her—including her devoted husband, her two young sons, her worried parents, her sisters, her loving friends, and the caring staff at the rehab center who help her tackle her recovery head-on. Laugh-out-loud outrageous and searingly honest, this is a memoir that not only entertains but inspires readers to put their best foot forward and walk off anything life throws their way.

Walk It Off: The True and Hilarious Story of How I Learned to Stand, Walk, Pee, Run, and Have Sex Again After a Nightmarish Diagnosis Turned My Awesome Life Upside Down

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Simon&Schuster

For fans of Furiously Happy and Brain on Fire, the story of one woman’s surprisingly hilarious journey to learn how to walk again after a debilitating diagnosis turned her life upside down. Learn How to Walk (Again) To-Do List: Step 1: Stand Step 2: Step Step 3: Pee (Wee!) Step 4: Walk with walker Step 5: Walk with sticks Step 6: Walk Recreational interlude for sex (Hooray!) Step 7: RUN! Ruth Marshall—power-mom, wife, actor, and daughter—was in great health, until one day, her feet started to tingle. Ruth visited doctors and specialists for tests, but no one could figure out the cause of her symptoms. Was she imagining those pesky tingles? She tried to brush it off, even as she tripped over curbs and bumbled into people. Clumsiness is charming, right? But when Ruth suddenly couldn’t feel her legs at all, she knew something was terribly wrong. Her fears were confirmed by an MRI revealing a rare tumour that had been quietly growing on her spine for over a decade. Within days, surgery was scheduled, and after the intense eight-hour ordeal, Ruth woke up to find her legs and feet had forgotten how to do...well, everything. The question that burned in her mind was, “Will I ever walk again?” What Ruth thought would be three days in the hospital turned into months of rehabilitation as she learned not only how to walk, run, pee and even have sex again, but how to appreciate everyone around her—including her devoted husband, her two young sons, her worried parents, her loving friends, and the caring staff at the rehab centre who help her tackle her recovery head on. Laugh-out-loud outrageous and searingly honest, this is a memoir that not only entertains but inspires readers to put their best foot forward and walk off anything life throws their way.

Community & Culture

Whether you re a beginner wanting to know the very basics of sewing a straight seam, a long-time professional who wants to know the fastest, most effec- tive way to alter a garment for sloping shoulders, or a fashion-sewer asking just about any sewing-related question, this book is for you. Comprehensive and profusely illustrated, Unit Method of Clothing Construction, 7/E, promotes the unit measure of construction as a time-saving approach to sewing. In this method, each garment section is treated as a unit to be completed to the greatest extent possible before being attached to other garment sections. Outstanding features: includes methods for sewing on conventional sewing machines and the serger or overlock machine; presents the basics for the beginner; introduces material in an easy-to-understand way, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations; covers sewing on all types of fabrics, including knits, plaids, and specialty fabrics; and provides chapters on pattern alterations and garment fit. The Seventh Edition of Unit Method of Clothing Construction makes an excellent reference for the professional seeking alternate methods. It is also valuable for students enrolled in construction, flat pattern or draping classes and will be a useful reference whether sewing for women, men or children. For those seeking work in the apparel industry, this practical guidebook will provide important and necessary training in the areas of fit and garment assembly.
 Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Cunningham, Basic Sewing for Costume Construction: A Handbook, 2E (ISBN 9781577667551); Cunningham, The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, 2E (ISBN 9781577666134); and Strand-Evans, Costume Construction, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478611295).

Waveland Pr Inc.

COUNTY Limerick is a place of kings and commoners. It is where Donn Fírinne, king of the Munster fairies, is said to have once roamed and where Sean na Scuab, a poor broom seller from the wrong side of the river, was chosen to be mayor of the city. It is a land filled with stories, poetry, music and drama.In these pages you can read about Sionainn, who was carried away by the flowing waters of the River Shannon; the bright and beautiful goddess Áine, the fairy queen, who knits the earth's green mantle below Lough Gur; Finn MacCool and his band of warri ors, the Fianna; the wise woman Joan Grogan and her ingenious cures; foolish Tadhg who outwitted a gang of thieves; and the poet-magician, Gearóid Iarla, on his horse with silver shoes.In this unique collection, storyteller Ruth Marshall recounts tales of mystery, music and magic from across the rich tapestry of the folklore of County Limerick.

Limerick Folk Tales

Europe

The History Press

Celebrating Irish Festivals: Calendar of Seasonal Celebrations

Celebrating festivals with children brings a sense of rhythm, belonging and meaning to the seasons. 
Reaching back to the ancient Celtic festivals of Ireland and to Celtic Christianity, Ruth Marshall shows how marking festivals offers food for the soul. If you are interested in Irish traditions, or need a family or school resource, then here is an entrancing calendar of festivals that children will cherish. 
This is a rich treasury of stories, beautiful illustrations, poems, traditions, food, activities, games, dances and songs with: New ways and inspiring ideas for engaging children; fascinating festive guide to Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain; Church holy days, agricultural festivals and Celtic Saints' Days; recipes, crafts, games and activities with easy-to-follow instructions.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Hawthorn Pr

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Political Spiritualities: The Pentecostal Revolution in Nigeria

Political Spiritualities: The Pentecostal Revolution in Nigeria

Unit Method of Clothing Construction

Ferns of the Dells of the Wisconsin River

Ferns Of The Dells Of The Wisconsin River (1910)

Walk It Off: The True and Hilarious Story of How I Learned to Stand, Walk, Pee, Run, and Have Sex Again After a Nightmarish Diagnosis Turned My Awesome Life Upside Down

Walk It Off: The True and Hilarious Story of How I Learned to Stand, Walk, Pee, Run, and Have Sex Again After a Nightmarish Diagnosis Turned My Awesome Life Upside Down

Unit Method of Clothing Construction

Limerick Folk Tales

Celebrating Irish Festivals: Calendar of Seasonal Celebrations