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  Cholula: The History and Legacy...

  Editors Charles River

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  Spanish accounts and Mesoamerican ruins have ensured that 500 years later, people remain fascinated by civilizations like the Maya and Aztec, as well as sites such as Chichen Itza and Tikal. What is often overlooked is that the Maya and Aztec established kingdoms on lands that had been inhabited for millennia before them, and ancient cultures had not only left ruins but also influenced the civilizations that came after them. Thus, while sites like Chichen Itza are more famous, they drew upon past sites like Teotihuacan.  
  	Cholula is one of the most interesting, enigmatic, and forgotten cities in ancient Mesoamerica, and few people are aware that it is the oldest continuously-occupied settlement in the entire Western hemisphere. The current city is known for the Great Pyramid, which has the largest base of all pyramids in the world, as well as its many colonial churches and constant religious celebrations. All of these things ensure that Cholula is heavily visited, but the tremendous importance of Prehispanic Cholula has mostly been lost in the historical accounts of Puebla and even Mexico as a whole. 
  	Located in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley within a very fertile area, the Prehispanic city of Cholula was founded around 500 BCE. It soon developed into an important city and the construction of its Great Pyramid began around 200 BCE. During the height of Teotihuacan’s influence in the Classic period and the expansion of the Aztecs in the Postclassic, Cholula managed to maintain its independence and grew to become the greatest religious center in central Mesoamerica. As the main site for the cult of the god Quetzalcoatl, Cholula received pilgrims from many Prehispanic cities, and the two high priests of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl were charged with confirming the legitimacy of these foreign rulers, making their role one of the most important in the region.

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  The Witch and the Wildwood -...

  Sarah Robinson

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  In the hidden shadows amongst the trees, tales of witches are whispered. What is it about the wild that draws us in and has captured our imaginations for so long? The Witch and The WildWood delves into stories of the woods as told through some of its most enchanting inhabitants: witches, fairy folk, and magical creatures.This is an invitation to find enchantment. And why not? Surely, we can all bear a little more magic, and a little more wild in our days. This book is an ode to the untamed spirit that resides within all of us—a reminder that there is magic in the air, ancient wisdom and beauty in the wild. Let's journey through the wildwood and her spells together . . . Prepare to: 
  Fall under the spell of the witch maidens, deer-women, she-wolves, 'wildalones,' and women of wild waters who sit in willow trees plotting delicious revenge. 
  Meet the real witches of the wildwood, and those who were tried for witchcraft. 
  Unearth the common threads that bind the wild woman archetype across time and its explosion of popularity in recent times. 
  Explore the fairy and folk tales of the witch that lives in the woods, beckoning you into a world where magic and reality intertwine.

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  My Blue Book of Grammar for Class 8

  Meigha Rawat

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  A Grammar Series That Uses the Functional Approach 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Functional approach to grammar teaching, using exemplars to illustrate the usage before defining the structure and rules 
  - Vocabulary taught through language-in-use to build the learners’ vocabulary through use rather than memorisation of rules 
  - Contemporary topics to inculcate 21-century skills amongst learners 
  - Use of literature to help learners understand how grammar is used in text 
  - A comprehension section comprising texts from different genres so that learners may relate grammar to different types of works produced in English 
  - Phonics in Grades 1 and 2 to teach the very basis of language 
  - Uniquely stylised illustrations 
  - Activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word grids and games to aid the facilitator in using the concept of ‘flipped classroom’ 
  - Periodic tests to help the learners self-assess the acquisition of concepts 
  - Digital component to cater to a technology-driven classroom 
  
  DESCRIPTION: 
  My Blue Book of Grammar is a course that has been conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the increasingly dynamic role of the English language in today’s world. Especially in our country, where English serves as the lingua franca, a grammar course has to offer not only an exposition of the pedagogy but also the exhibition of the utility of that pedagogy. The aim of a grammar series should be to encourage the development of competency amongst learners, even though their proficiency levels may vary. While the level of exposure to English of all learners may be different, a grammar series should aid in the development of a certain level of confidence amongst the learners, with the end result being that they are able to converse without hesitation in English. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Understand grammar concepts 
  - Learn how to use different vocabulary concepts taught through language-in-use 
  - Learn 21-century skills 
  - Develop deeper understanding of and appreciation for literature 
  - Have clearer pronunciation through a better understanding of phonics 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: 
  School students of Grades 8 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  GRAMMAR 
  1. Sentences: Complex, Compound, Complex–Compound 
  2. Correct and Incorrect Use of Ellipsis 
  3. Articles: a, an, the 
  4. Determiners 
  5. Quantifiers 
  6. Subjunctive 
  7. Verbs Used in Subjunctive 
  8. Parallel Structure 
  9. Dangling Modifier 
  10. Capitalising Titles 
  11. Subject–Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects 
  12. Commas, Semicolons, Colons and Dashes 
  13. Commas with Interrupters and Appositives 
  14. Compound Possessive 
  15. Conjunctive Adverbs 
  Test Paper 1 
  VOCABULARY 
  16. Adjectives: good, better, best, bad, worse, worst 
  17. Adverbs: well, better, best, badly, worse, worst 
  18. Compound Object with I and Me 
  19. Removing Redundancy 
  20. Prefixes: semi–, mid–, en–, em– 
  21. Suffixes: –ence, –ance, –an, –ian 
  22. Using Latin and Greek Roots to Find Out the Meaning of Words 
  23. Using the Thesaurus 
  24. Allusion 
  25. Analogy – Revision 
  26. Finding the Meaning of the Word from the Context 
  27. Formal and Informal Language 
  Test Paper 2 
  WRITING 
  28. Circular 
  29. School Circular 
  30. Writing a Story as a Play 
  31. Story Writing 
  32. Argumentative Essay 
  33. Article for the School Magazine 
  34. Report for the School Newspaper 
  Test Paper 3 
  COMPREHENSION 
  35. Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish 
  36. Hallow-Fair 
  37. Sqay 
  38. Bhikaji Cama 
  Orange Global Olympiad – English Sample Paper

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  Fancies versus Fads

  G K Chesterton

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  The last volume of Chesterton's collected essays, Gathered from the London Mercury, the New Witness, and the Illustrated London News, it is the only volume from after WWI, and is most serious, philosophical, and socially direct collection. 
  "The problem is not so much Prohibition with a large P as prohibition with a small one. I mean, I am interested not so much in liquor as in liberty. I want to know on what principle the prohibitionists are proceeding in this case, and how they think it applies to any other case. And I cannot for the life of me make out. They…do not attack liquor; they do quite simply attack liberty. I mean that they are satisfied with saying about this liberty what can obviously be said about any liberty – that it can be, and is, abominably abused. If that had been a final objection to any form of freedom, there never would have been any form of freedom." 
  "So long as we combine ceaseless and often reckless scientific speculation with rapid and often random social reform, the result must inevitably be not anarchy but ever-increasing tyranny. There must be a ceaseless and almost mechanical multiplication of things forbidden. The resolution to cure all the ills that flesh is heir to, combined with the guesswork about all possible ills that flesh and nerve and brain-cell may be heir to – these two things conducted simultaneously must inevitably spread a sort of panic of prohibition. Scientific imagination and social reform between them will quite logically and almost legitimately have made us slaves."

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  Urban Sociology - A Global...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Urban sociology is the study of social life, interactions, and institutions within cities and urban areas. As the global population continues to urbanize, understanding the social dynamics of cities has become increasingly important. Urban sociology examines how cities evolve, how people experience urban life, and how social, economic, and political forces shape urban environments. From towering metropolises to small urban centers, cities function as hubs of economic activity, cultural exchange, and political power. They also reflect and reinforce social inequalities, providing a unique lens through which to study contemporary social issues. 
  The development of urban sociology as a discipline emerged in response to the rapid urbanization of the 19th and 20th centuries. Industrialization transformed rural societies into urban ones, drawing millions of people into cities in search of economic opportunities. Early sociologists, such as Georg Simmel, studied how urban life altered human interactions, emphasizing the psychological impact of living in densely populated environments. The Chicago School of Sociology, led by scholars like Robert Park and Louis Wirth, further explored urban life by analyzing migration, social organization, and spatial patterns. Their work laid the foundation for modern urban sociology by introducing key concepts such as social ecology and urban subcultures.

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  Emotional Self-Care and Positive...

  Jorah San

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  Are you a black woman struggling with self-doubt and low self-esteem?  
  Do you feel like your experiences and perspectives are undervalued and underrepresented in society?  
  Are you tired of dealing with the constant stress and pressures of everyday life?  
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Jorah San's "Emotional Self-Care and Positive Affirmations for Black Women" is the perfect audiobook for you! 
  This audiobook is a guided spiritual journal specifically designed to address the unique challenges that black women face in their daily lives. With this audiobook, you can listen and engage with Jorah San's powerful affirmations, guided journal prompts, spiritual practices, and self-care strategies while you go about your day. 
  Jorah San's approach is rooted in the belief that black women deserve to prioritize their own mental and emotional health. With her guidance, you will learn to let go of self-doubt, build a positive self-image, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-love. 
  So, are you ready to prioritize your well-being and embrace your full power as a black woman?  
  Let "Emotional Self-Care and Positive Affirmations for Black Women" be your companion on your journey.  
  As Jorah San says, "We as black women deserve to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Let this audiobook be a tool to help you get there."

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