Rebecca Harrison Knihy

Exploring the concept of samsara, the narrative delves into the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. It invites readers to reflect on the philosophical implications of existence and the spiritual journey that accompanies these cycles. Through thought-provoking insights, the book challenges perceptions of reality and encourages a deeper understanding of life's transient nature. Themes of transformation and enlightenment are woven throughout, prompting introspection about the human experience and the quest for liberation from this cycle.

Eleven mothers and daughters have collaborated to whole-heartedly share their deeply personal journeys of love, loss, and powerful healing. Every story offers the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of this bond, real hope and guidance for those healing this relationship, and hands-on tools for mothers who want to create a foundation for her daughters to shine. Immerse yourself in these authentic stories and discover your own pathway to more love, forgiveness, fulfillment, and freedom.

Focusing on Portland's rich maritime history, the book details its evolution as a shipbuilding hub beginning in 1840 with the schooner Star of Oregon. It highlights the significant contributions of local shipyards during World War II, which produced 621 ships for the war effort. Additionally, the narrative covers the role of steel and iron companies in utilizing Portland's harbors for manufacturing. Today, Portland is a major shipping center, moving over 13 million tons of cargo annually, particularly as the leading shipper of wheat in the U.S.

The historical narrative centers on the development of Canby, Oregon, beginning with early European settlers like James Baker, who arrived in 1838 with a cattle drive. The town's growth was further propelled by Joseph Knight and his sons in 1868, who established local businesses. The town was named after Maj. Gen. Edward R.S. Canby, a Civil and Indian War hero, by his friend Ben Holladay. Canby was officially incorporated on February 15, 1893, becoming the second-oldest city in Clackamas County, showcasing its rich agricultural and military heritage.

Explore the profound concept of samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, as the author delves into the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism. The narrative is enriched by vivid cultural insights from Nepal, Bali, Cambodia, and India, offering readers a unique perspective on these spiritual traditions and their significance in shaping the lives of the people within these regions.

The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is often cited as the 'best' and most popular Star Wars movie. In her compelling study, Rebecca Harrison draws on previously unpublished archival research to reveal a variety of original and often surprising perspectives on the film, from the cast and crew who worked on its production through to the audiences who watched it in cinemas. Harrison guides readers on a journey that begins with the film's production in 1979 and ends with a discussion about its contemporary status as an object of reverence and nostalgia. She demonstrates how Empire's meaning and significance has continually shifted over the past 40 years not only within the franchise, but also in broader conversations about film authorship, genre, and identity. Offering new insights and original analysis of Empire via its cultural context, production history, textual analysis, exhibition, reception, and post-1980 re-evaluations of the film, the book provides a timely and relevant reassessment of this enduringly popular film.

Along comes a global pandemic coronavirus, COVID-19, and our world is turned upside down. Can the idea of samsara shed any light on all this terrible suffering, turmoil and change? Are we all travelling around the ever-turning cycle of samsara, being born, dying, then reborn - again, and again, and again? Does our life, the things that happen to us, and our death, have any meaning? What do Hinduism, Buddhism, and samsara tell us about suffering, life and death? Could spiritual dimensions exist or do we live in a purely material universe? What is consciousness and does it die when our bodies die? Are rebirth or reincarnation even possible? Can we have spirituality without religion? What, if anything, might spirituality or religion mean in a turbulent and unpredictable twenty-first century? Do mysticism, psychedelics, science and quantum physics offer clues to any of these questions? Take a journey with the author through the fascinating cultures of Nepal, India, Bali and Cambodia and explore their rich traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and samsara. Part exploration of spirituality and religion, part travel adventure to places of astonishing diversity, this book will get you thinking about your own beliefs, life and death, and where those might fit in to a bigger picture.