Saman is a story filtered through the lives of its feisty female protagonists and the enigmatic "hero" Saman. It is at once an exposé of the oppression of plantation workers in South Sumatra, a lyrical quest to understand the place of religion and spirituality in contemporary lives, a playful exploration of female sexuality and a story about love in all its guises, while touching on all of Indonesia's taboos: extramarital sex, political repression and the relationship between Christians and Muslims. Saman has taken the Indonesian literary world by storm and sold over 100,000 copies in the Indonesian language, and is now available for the first time in English. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ayu Utami was born in Bogor, grew up in Jakarta and obtained her bachelor degree in Literature Studies from University of Indonesia. She worked as a journalist for Matra, Forum Keadilan, and D&R. Not long after the New Order regime closed Tempo, Editor, and Detik, she participated in the founding of Indonesia's Alliance of Independent Journalists to protest the closure of those three weeklys. Currently she is working for the cultural journal Kalam, and at Teater Utan Kayu. Saman was awarded the Prince Claus Award in the year 2000.

"Guide to Becoming a Crypto Journalist - The Saman Story" is an inspiring journey through the world of cryptocurrency journalism, narrated by Saman Waris, a seasoned News Editor at AMBCrypto. From her roots in Kolkata's vibrant political scene to her current role at the forefront of crypto news, Saman shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her career. This book is not just a biography; it’s a practical guide for aspiring journalists eager to break into the dynamic and fast-evolving field of crypto journalism. Saman’s story offers valuable insights into navigating the complexities of blockchain technology, understanding the socio-economic impact of cryptocurrencies, and mastering the art of storytelling in this niche industry. With detailed personal anecdotes, Saman takes readers through the highs and lows of covering major market events, the importance of ethics and credibility, and the power of staying ahead of technological trends. Whether you are new to journalism or a seasoned professional looking to pivot into crypto, this book will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to succeed in this exciting field. Discover the intersection of technology, finance, and storytelling through the eyes of one of the leading voices in crypto journalism. Dive into "Guide to Becoming a Crypto Journalist - The Saman Story" and embark on your own journey towards making an impact in the world of digital finance and beyond.

The Upanisads are the central scriptures of Hinduism. They represent some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion, both because they played a critical role in the development of religious ideas in India and because they are our greatest source forthe religious, social, and intellectual history of ancient India. Composed at a time of great social, economic, and religious change, the Upanisads document the transition from the archaic ritualism of the Veda into new religious ideas and institutions. The first major English translation of the ancient Upanisads for over half a century, Olivelle's work incorporates the most recent historical and philological scholarship. The introduction and detailed notes make this edition ideal for the non-specialist as well as for students of Indianreligions.

You know that awful moment when you realize you accidentally slept with your best friend's older brother? I met him on my last New Year's Eve in New York. Sparks flew. Madness ensued. And after the hottest night of my life, I ran out on him. Three years later he and I come face-to-face again. Now do I not only learn his name but realize the heat between us hasn't dissipated for a second. Thankfully, I'm a woman who can spot his type from miles away. Especially when my friend goes on to explain just how off-limits her older brother is. A player who has wrecked her friends' hearts a time or twenty. He doesn't agree. In fact, the gorgeous and persistent man believes we should pick up exactly where we left off three years ago. Sorry, not gonna happen. My life is already filled with more chaos than I can handle and the last thing I need is some hot playboy adding to it. Only he turns out to be so much more than I expected. Intoxicating and impossible to resist-all over my place, his stairs, it doesn't matter. We're insatiable. Now I just have to figure out how to keep my heart out of the game. Not so easy to do when he's determined to win it. THE EDGE OF CHAOS is a forbidden, best friend's older brother, swoon-y second chance romance filled with scorching steam, intense feels, and witty banter. It can be read as a standalone. Download today!

This is a book about alchemy, Vedic alchemy. It is an investigation of physical matter, but not an ordinary investigation. With the help of the Vedic scriptures and classical alchemical texts, this book explains how physical matter was created, how it evolved from small atoms, and how it coalesced into the physical objects we see every day. After creating physical matter, the Vedic alchemist takes the reader down a path of personal liberation through the transmutation of base metals to the Philosopher Stone, always with an eye to the Vedas.

Written as a reference to be used within University, Departmental, Public, Institutional, Herbaria, and Arboreta libraries, this book provides the first starting point for better access to data on medicinal and poisonous plants. Following on the success of the author's CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of Grasses, the author provides the names of thousands of genera and species of economically important plants. It serves as an indispensable time-saving guide for all those involved with plants in medicine, food, and cultural practices as it draws on a tremendous range of primary and secondary sources. This authoritative lexicon is much more than a dictionary. It includes historical and linguistic information on botany and medicine throughout each volume.