Books with author Mandy Ross

What is sitting shivah? Who celebrates the Day of the Dead? Why do Sikhs share a meal after a funeral? This book looks at different funeral traditions from burials to cremations. The Hindu and Buddhist belief of reincarnation is discussed. A variety of mourning rituals are investigated, including the donation of food and money to the poor. New and non-religious funerals, such as the pagan-style rituals of the humanists, and the environmentally conscious green burials, are also explored.

This work introduces places of worship found around the world. The books explain the general features of the buildings and look at how and why the building is used by the community. Examples from around the world are featured from famous buildings to smaller everyday buildings. It includes case studies from around the world looking at how people worship in the relevant building, and features a wide range of stunning photographs depicting the buildings, key objects and worshippers. It contains a world map showing areas in which the religion is practised.