This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries; including Brunei; Burma; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; the Philippines; Thailand; and Vietnam.• Promotes respect for cultural diversity by helping students learn about the religious traditions important to many Asian Americans• Highlights important information about countries; cultures; religious practices; and key figures in 50 sidebars• Examines a variety of religions in Southeast Asia• Includes contributions from American; European; and Asian scholars
#602019 in Books New World Library 2013-09-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 6.25 x 1.50l; 1.90 #File Name: 1608681327544 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Enlightening!By Windy DankoffPerlin’s original solar history; A Golden Thread was an inspiration to my solar career. Let It Shine digs deeper and wider into the past; and adds a major section on photovoltaics. Is there nothing new under the sun? Sure there is; but the development of successful solutions from the sun go WAY back. So do the follies. Perlin makes it all enlightening and amusing. Understanding the past helps us avoid classic mistakes; and gives a rich context to what we are seeing and doing now. I’ve read most of Perlin’s books. Even if they seem to be out of my field; I find them a first-class read. The man is a true; original historian; and a great storyteller who projects the big picture.If you are in any way involved with solar energy; at any level (aren't we all?); you will be grateful to have this book; if only for the adventure.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not a Bunch of Hippie NonsenseBy Bill Henderson Jr.What a great book! Perlin walks you through man's discovery and rediscovery of passive solar building practices over the last six thousand years. It's essentially a history of how we've used solar energy for a long time to warm our homes and heat water for our homes; and into recent history with photovoltaics and solar thermal. After you read the book you'll look at architecture and city layout differently (unless you're already a passive solar fan). There's nothing controversial in the book - Perlin doesn't get negative. He really just points out the obvious; which people have forgotten over and over again.The book's cover makes it look like a hippie manifesto; but it's not (there's nothing wrong with hippies). It's a book about the practical use of free energy in our daily lives. Highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Let It Shine InspiresBy Susan Kay BiloIn Let It Shine; John Perlin tells the fascinating story of how we came to learn about and understand the power of the sun. Solar knowledge and technologies have come a long way; and Let It Shine will inspire you to reconsider the role the sun can play in your life. I have always been in awe of how simple and elegant it is to take full advantage of the sun through thoughtful design. Thus; I especially appreciate the chapters describing when and how humans learned about the sun’s skypath and the importance of building orientation. Few architects and builders design with the sun in mind; and this is why most of our utility money goes toward heating and cooling the spaces in which we live; work and play. Designing with the sun can eliminate (in some climates) or significantly reduce these energy loads. And; such design often lends itself to a building more conducive to utilizing a sun-powered technology for heating water and producing electricity. This progression provides a more efficient and cost-effective path for achieving net zero energy and regenerative design. Let It Shine reminds us that what is old is new (and improved) again; but also how using the sun is even more important today as we strive to live more responsibly on Earth.
