Blood is thicker than water, as the adage dictates. However, as this riveting novel, Sanguine Threads, explores sometimes oceans--both internal and external--must be traversed for the truer depths of self-identity to be revealed. Does an unexpected big lump sum of money enrich Ashley's knowledge of herself and family? Does a curator position as an anthropologist help shed light on historical truth and familial ties for Deidre? The adventures await the reader with strewn bits of suspense, intrigue, and horror as windows and mirrors of self are examined.

You can find yourself in unexpected places, starting with the games you play or imagine. Gamified Spirit introduces you to the world of active self-representation through an easy-to-use game format which will reawaken the best, most fun parts of yourself.

The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (AJISS), established in 1984, is a quarterly, double blind peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary journal, published by the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), and distributed worldwide. The journal showcases a wide variety of scholarly research on all facets of Islam and the Muslim world including subjects such as anthropology, history, philosophy and metaphysics, politics, psychology, religious law, and traditional Islam.