Medicine, Magic and Religion (Rivers W. H. R.)(Paperback)

Medicine, Magic and Religion (Rivers W. H. R.)(Paperback)

One of the most fascinating men of his generation, W.H.R. Rivers was a British doctor and psychiatrist as well as a leading ethnologist. Immortalized as the hero of Pat Barker's award-winning Regeneration trilogy, Rivers was the clinician who, in the First World War, cared for the poet Siegfried

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Frazer James George)(Paperback)

A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition

Ecology and Religion (Grim John)(Paperback)

From the Psalms in the Bible to the sacred rivers in Hinduism, the natural world has been integral to the world s religions. John Grim and Mary Evelyn Tucker contend that today s growing environmental challenges make the relationship ever more vital. This primer explores the history of religious

Religion and Magic in Socialist and Post-Socialist Contexts II - Baltic, Eastern European, and Post-USSR Case Studies(Paperback / softback)

Religion in 5 Minutes (Hughes Aaron W.)(Paperback)

Religion in Five Minutes provides an accessible and lively introduction to the questions about religion and religious behaviour that interest most of us, whether or not we personally identify with - or practice - a religion. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader, the book offers

Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development (Dominguez Jr Ivo)(Paperback)

Many different systems and traditions of magic, divination, spirituality, and esoteric religion exist, but at their core, they share the need for practitioners to safely and successfully experience the reality that lies beyond the physical senses.Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic

The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture (Ray Darrel W.)(Paperback)

Dr. Darrel Ray, psychologist and lifelong student of religion, discusses religious infection from the inside out. How does guilt play into religious infection? Why is sexual control so important to so many religions? What causes the anxiety and neuroticism around death and dying? How does religion

On Art, Religion, and the History of Philosophy - Introductory Lectures (Hegel G. W. F.)(Paperback / softback)

Images and Symbols: Studies in Religious Symbolism (Eliade Mircea)(Paperback)

Mircea Eliade--one of the most renowned expositors of the psychology of religion, mythology, and magic--shows that myth and symbol constitute a mode of thought that not only came before that of discursive and logical reasoning, but is still an essential function of human consciousness. He describes

Zoroastrianism (Waterhouse John W.)(Paperback)

This obscure and ancient religion is receiving more and more attention in modern times due to its claimed influence by scholars upon Christianity. This particular author, however, focuses upon the relationship between Zoroastrianism and Judaism, as he sets out to prove that Christianity did in fact

Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy (Heinrich Clark)(Paperback)

An illustrated foray into the hidden truth about the use of psychoactive mushrooms to connect with the divine. - Draws parallels between Vedic beliefs and Judeo-Christian sects, showing the existence of a mushroom cult that crossed cultural boundaries. - Contends that the famed philosophers' stone

W. H. Auden (Auden W.H.)(Paperback / softback)

In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the

The Philosophy of Religion: A Critical Introduction (Clack Beverley)(Paperback)

For over twenty years, Beverley Clack and Brian R. Clack's distinctive and thought-provoking introduction to the philosophy of religion has been of enormous value to students and scholars, providing an approach to the subject that is bold and refreshingly alternative. This revised and updated

Montesquieu: Discourses, Dissertations, and Dialogues on Politics, Science, and Religion (Carrithers David W.)(Paperback)

A number of Montesquieu's lesser-known discourses, dissertations and dialogues are made available to a wider audience, for the first time fully translated and annotated in English. The views they incorporate on politics, economics, science, and religion shed light on the overall development of his

Molecular and Translational Vascular Medicine (Homeister Jonathon W.)(Paperback)

Molecular and Translational Vascular Medicine will serve as a state-of-the-art resource for physicians and translational medical researchers alike who are interested in the rapidly evolving field of vascular

Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance (Seligman William H.)(Paperback)

Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance offers healthcare students and trainees the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the provision of immediate care outside of the hospital. This concise text provides information on the principles of managing acutely unwell

Tweed (Fergus K. R.)(Paperback / softback)

One of the world's great salmon rivers, the Tweed cuts through the heart of the Scottish Borders and, in part, forms the historic boundary between Scotland and England. Whatever your ability - walking at high or low level, following tough terrain or level paths, this title features 25 routes that

Reimagining Social Medicine from the South (Neely Abigail H.)(Paperback)

In Reimagining Social Medicine from the South, Abigail H. Neely explores social medicine's possibilities and limitations at one of its most important origin sites: the Pholela Community Health Centre (PCHC) in South Africa. The PCHC's focus on medical and social factors of health yielded remarkable

Empty Bottles Full of Stories (Sin R. H.)(Paperback)

A joint poetry collection from the virally popular and bestselling poets r.h. Sin and Robert M. Drake. What are you hiding behind your smile? If those empty bottles that line the walls of your room could speak, what tales would they spill? So much of your truth is buried beneath the lies you tell

October Man - A Rivers of London Novella (Aaronovitch Ben)(Paperback / softback)

Trier is famous for wine, Romans and for being Germany's oldest city. So when a man is found dead with, his body impossibly covered in a fungal rot, the local authorities know they are out of their depth.Fortunately this is Germany, where there are procedures for everything.Enter Investigator

Rivers (Bender Douglas)(Paperback)

Early readers will learn what rivers look like, and how they can be helpful to people. Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, young readers will learn all about rivers while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers

Painting Rivers from Source to Sea (Dudley Rob)(Paperback)

Rivers provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Focusing on watercolor--one of the most direct of mediums--this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, color, and interest. Rob Dudley shares his methods, techniques, and

Islam: History, Religion, and Politics (Sonn Tamara)(Paperback)

Now available in a fully-revised and updated third edition, Islam: History, Religion and Politics, provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the core teachings, historical development, and contemporary public struggles of Islam. Features a new chapter on the Arab Spring and the

Religion and National Identities in an Enlarged Europe (Spohn W.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume analyzes changing relationships between religion and national identity in the course of European integration. Examining elite discourse, media debates and public opinions across Europe over a decade, it explores how accelerated European integration and Eastern enlargement have affected