Search Results - "tradition"

The kingdom of Jaffna : Part 1 (CIRCA A. D. 1250-1450) / by Pathmanathan, S.

Table of Contents: “…Arya Cakravartti I in Traditional History - II : The Vanniyar conquest of Atankapparru 10. …”

The Buddha image and ceylon by Devendra, D. T.

Table of Contents: “…The image 7. Symbol and tradition 8. Some characteristics 9. Conclusion…”

Memoirs of the Colombo Museum : Catalogue of plam leaf Manuscripts in the Library of the Colombo Museum - by De Silva, W. A.

Table of Contents: “…1- Theravada Buddhist literature ; pali, Sinhalese, and sanskrit in Sinhalese script 2- Theravada Buddhist literature ; pali, in Burmase and Kambodian scripts 3- History and Tradition 4- Grammar and Lexiography 5- Prosody and Poetry 6- Art…”

The Buddha image and Ceylon / D. T. Devendra. by Devendra, D. T.

Table of Contents: “…The image 7. Symbol and tradition 8. Some characteristics 9. Conclusion…”

An Introduction to the Legal System by Cooray, L. J. M.

Table of Contents: “…The Different Systems of Law in Force in Ceylon The Sources of the Laws of Ceylon Law Reports, Digests and Textbooks The System of Courts An Overview of the Laws of Ceylon The Influence of the Common Law Tradition The Roman - Dutch Law The Special Laws Sources of Law…”

Sinhala writing and the new critics / by Obeyesekere, Ranjini

Table of Contents: “…Introduction 2. The Traditions of early Sinhalese Literary Criticism 3. …”

House beautiful style 101 : 400 designer secrets to a beautiful home / by Cregan, Lisa

Table of Contents: “…A pop quiz : discover your style -- Glam : a nervy mix of everything, from gilt to statuary, set off by bold brave color -- New ruralist : natural materials play against the soulful patine of aged antiques and Mother Nature's perfect hues -- Traditional with a twist : old-school silhouettes, patterns, and colors rooted in tradition, reinvented in fresh 21st-century ways -- Modernist : clean lines, tailed detail, and luminous color deployed with an eye for the utmost balance and serenity -- Accessorator : an audacious (yet perfectly composed) jumble of intricate pattern, vivid color, and very personal collections.…”

Caste and Family in the Politics of the Sinhalese 1947 - 1976. by Jiggins, Janice

Table of Contents: “…Sabaragamuwa: a study of a caste vote in a traditional area 5. Consequences and implications at the national level 6. …”

The night before Valentine's Day / by Wing, Natasha

Sinhala language and culture by Wickramasinghe, Martin, 1890-1976

Table of Contents: “…The Vicissitudes of Sinhala Language and Culture. 2. Culture and Tradition. 3. Language : A Vehicle of Culture. 4. …”

Communication policies in Sri Lanka.

Table of Contents: “…The idea of communication policy 2. The tradition of oral and interpersonal communication 3. …”

Reincarnation in Buddhist and Christian thought / by De Silva, Lynn A.

Table of Contents: “…Echoes in the Christian Tradition 9. What happens after Death...…”

The peach keeper / by Sarah Addison Allen

Wellawaya Agro-nature by Senevirathna, Ishanda

Table of Contents: “…Agriculture and paddy cultivation Traditional rice Chena cultivation Wild yam varieties Sri Lanka spices Bird diversity in Wellawaya Butterfly diversity in Wellawaya Dragonfly diversity in Wellawaya Mammal diversity in Wellawaya Amphibian diversity in Wellawaya Reptile diversity in Wellawaya Wild flower diversity in Wellawaya Tree diversity in Wellawaya…”

Eylom : beginnings of freedom struggle, dozen documents / by Suntharalingam, C.

Table of Contents: “…Sinhala Colonisation of Traditional Tamil Territory 5. Into what a sorry pass have you led the Tamils? …”

Kataragama : the holiest place in Ceylon by Wirz, Paul

Table of Contents: “…1.Traditions and legends 2. Further legends about skanda 3.Skanda's mount and attributes 4. the yantra of the kataragama deity 5.The claims to kataragama by the Buddhist and Moham-Medans 6.The temples and shrines of Kataragama 7.The worship of the Kataragama deity 8. …”

Strategic currents issues in human security in Asia. by Yang Razali Kassim

Table of Contents: “…Strategic currents : issues in human security in Asia -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter I: Climate Change and Natural Disasters -- Chapter II: Energy Security -- Chapter III: Health, Food and Water Security -- Chapter IV: Governance, Politics and Identity -- Chapter V: Terrorism, Cyber Security and Cyberspace -- Chapter VI: Maritime Security and Piracy -- Chapter VII: Diplomacy and Non-Traditional Security -- Contributors.…”

Italian food / by Blaxland, Wendy

Table of Contents: “…-- Italian food -- Italian food basics -- Traditions and styles -- Italian ingredients -- Cooking basics -- Equipment -- Weight, volume, temperature, and special diets -- Safety and hygiene -- Let's cook! …”

Land Tenure in village ceylon : a sociological and historical study / by Obeyesekere, Gananath

Table of Contents: “…The Ideal Model of Land Tenure 3. The Traditional Laws of Inheritance 4. The Diachronic Devolution of the Share System 5. …”

From the ruins of empire : the revolt against the West and the remaking of Asia / by Pankaj Mishra