Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral

Posted By: First1

Date: 3 Aug 2022 06:30:35

The Untold Story of American Funeral and Mourning Traditions

History Customs Sociology of Death Historical Study

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The Modern Art of Brujería: A Beginner's Guide to Spellcraft, Medicine Making, and Other Traditions of the Global South

Posted By: First1

Date: 31 May 2022 04:55:30

Delve into the world of witchcraft, communicate with your ancestors, and perform spiritual cleansings while celebrating culture and tradition.

Customs Magic New Age Witchcraft

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The Dependent Economy: Lesotho And The Southern African Customs Union

Posted By: arundhati

Date: 26 May 2022 05:43:05

Humanities Customs African

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The Healing Power of African-American Spirituality: A Celebration of Ancestor Worship, Herbs and Hoodoo, Ritual and Conjure

Posted By: First1

Date: 5 Feb 2022 07:02:12

The essential resource and guide to African American spirituality and traditions.

New Age Magic Customs

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Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic

Posted By: First1

Date: 4 Feb 2022 03:59:30

One of the first books to explore this influential spiritual and magical tradition, covering its philosophy while also providing a practical hands-on guide.

New Age Customs Culture Magic

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Worn: A People's History of Clothing

Posted By: First1

Date: 25 Jan 2022 06:02:27

A sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it is made of—an unparalleled deep-dive into how everyday garments have transformed our lives, our societies, and our planet

Business Fashion Culture Traditions Customs

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The Artisans: A Vanishing Chinese Village

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Date: 4 Jan 2022 05:15:16

Evoking Studs Terkel, Shen Fuyu delivers a rollicking deep dive into working life in a small village in rural China, tracing the last 100 years of history.

History Customs Culture Chinese History

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Polygamy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introduction)

Posted By: First1

Date: 1 Jan 2022 07:03:09

Marriage has not always meant just one man and one woman. For much of human history, over much of the globe, the most common alternative was polygamy: marriage involving more than one spouse. Polygamy, or plural marriage, has long been an accepted form of union in human societies, involving people living on every continent. However, polygamy has come to symbolize a problematic, even “barbaric,” form of marriage that is often labeled as “backwards,” less modern and progressive, embodying the oppression of women by men.

Religion Polygamy Education Culture Customs Relationships Sexual Relationships

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The Way of Abundance and Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo

Posted By: First1

Date: 22 Dec 2021 04:50:53

• Shows how to relate to and receive help from the elements, reconnect with nature to access abundance and joy, connect with plants, animals, water, air, and fire
• Explores don Alberto's upbringing in a family of yachaks, his initiation, and his personal work to fulfill the Andean prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor
• Includes reflections and essays from several of don Alberto's students and others who have worked with him, including Itzhak Beery and John Perkins

New Age Shamanism Culture Customs

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The Cultural Toolbox: Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World

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Date: 15 Dec 2021 04:26:53

Variations in Ojibwe cultural practices are as diverse as the territory they have called home. But throughout Ojibwe country, the people have—against all odds—maintained a dazzling array of deep, beautiful, adaptive ways of connecting and relating to the spiritual, natural, and human beings of these places. Like every other culture, Ojibwe culture has changed over time. These changes have always followed a distinct path, reflecting an identifiably Ojibwe worldview. While the world around, in, and connected to Ojibwe spaces continues to envelop a myriad of cultures and peoples, the Ojibwe have found a way to stay recognizable to their ancestors.

Culture Customs History Native American History

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Llewellyn's Little Book of the Day of the Dead (Llewellyn's Little Books)

Posted By: First1

Date: 13 Sep 2021 04:05:37

Celebrate the revered Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos with this beautiful little book. Packed with activities, recipes, spells, and rituals, this pocket-sized guide is a must-have tool for honoring the sacred dead. Author Jaime Gironés shares authentic ways to respectfully enjoy this holiday, from creating an altar to baking pan de muerto (bread of the dead).

New Age Customs Magic Culture

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Heritage and Festivals in Europe: Performing Identities

Posted By: interes

Date: 15 Jun 2021 17:52:47

Heritage and Festivals in Europe: Performing Identities (Critical Heritages of Europe) by Ullrich Kockel, Cristina Clopot
English | Sep 10, 2019 | ISBN: 0367186764, 0367777614 | 236 pages | PDF | 42 MB

Non-Fiction Sociology Traditions Customs Culture Politics Cultures

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Unravelling Canada: A Knitting Odyssey

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Date: 22 Apr 2021 05:38:37

Author and knitter Sylvia Olsen explore Canada's history, landscape, economy and social issues on a cross-country knitting-themed road trip.

Travel Guides Knitting Travel Hobbies Leisure Customs Crafts Cultures ePub

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Pipe Dreams: The Urgent Global Quest to Transform the Toilet

Posted By: First1

Date: 10 Apr 2021 04:42:16

From an award-winning science journalist, a lively, informative, and humorous deep dive into the future of the toilet—from creative uses for harvested "biosolids," to the bold engineers dedicated to bringing safe sanitation to the billions of people worldwide living without—for fans of popular science bestsellers by Mary Roach.

Biology Humor Waste Management Science Customs Engineering Genetics Technology ePub

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The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations

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Date: 26 Mar 2021 04:24:31

In a world that more than ever needs all of our knowledge and wisdom to address the developing crises around us, The Gatherings shows how Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples can come together to create mutually beneficial relationships.

Cultures Sociology ePub Politics Customs

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