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Scribner
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2024.
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English
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"Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to boost productivity--what we come to know as habits. Over time, these habits (for example, brushing your teeth or putting on your right sock first) are done on autopilot. But when a layer of mindfulness accompanies a habit--when we focus on the precise way an act is performed--a ritual has been created. Now, an everyday act goes from black-and-white to technicolor. And as author Michael Norton explains...
2) Frau Loosli
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Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg
Pub. Date
2012.
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Swiss German
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Mrs. Loosli is old. Her husband died many years ago; her children have moved out. She spends her days alone on her farm at the foot hills of the Swiss Alps. She knits. She keeps in shape on her treadmill. She listens to the radio. She fires up the oven and fetches wood. She bakes an apple pie for herself. She spends time with her dog. A young film crew documents how each morning she braces herself against her life’s loneliness and the absurdity...
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A psychology professor examines what the survivors of the airplane crash hailed "The Miracle of the Andes" can show us about human evolution.
On December 21, 1972, sixteen young survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 were rescued after spending ten weeks stranded at the crash site of their plane, high in the remote Andes Mountains. The incident made international headlines and spawned several best-selling books, fueled partly by the fact that...
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Embark on a Quantum Journey to Abundance! Dive into the cosmic wonders of "Quantum Manifestation: Harnessing the Energy of the Universe for Abundance." Uncover the secrets of quantum physics and metaphysics, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary! What Awaits You:Quantum Magic Unleashed: Explore the fundamentals of quantum physics and metaphysics, unraveling the mysteries of the universe's energy and how it intertwines with your intentions...
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Three Books of Occult Philosophy (De Occulta Philosophia libri III) is Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's study of occult philosophy, acknowledged as a significant contribution to the Renaissance philosophical discussion concerning the powers of ritual magic and its relationship with religion.
The three books deal with Elemental, Celestial and Intellectual magic. The books outline the four elements, astrology, kabbalah, numbers, angels, God's names, the...
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Embrace the power of ritual with simple practices that slow us down to honor and mark the real moments in our lives- from the loss of a parent to the birth of a child, from grieving a pet to celebrating coming out of the closet.
Life has many transitions: A baby is born. A child leaves for college. A marriage. A divorce. A death. We all experience moments of profound change, but what do we do to mark those moments? How do we become mindful of these...
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Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of The Blue Zone Lessons: Key Takeaways From the World's Longest-Lived, a book that unravels the timeless secrets of longevity and well-being. Delve into the fascinating world of Blue Zones, regions where the art of healthy living has been perfected over generations.Discover the blueprints of healthy aging, mindful living, and purpose-driven existence that have turned these regions into veritable fountains...
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Molly Farneth is associate professor of religion at Haverford College. She is the author of Hegel's Social Ethics: Religion, Conflict, and Rituals of Reconciliation (Princeton).
An illuminating look at the transformative role that rituals play in our political lives
The Politics of Ritual is a major new account of the political power of rituals. In this incisive and wide-ranging book, Molly Farneth argues that rituals are social practices in which...
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On the streets of 1970s Brooklyn, a daily ritual goes down: the dance. Money is exchanged, belongings surrendered, power asserted. The promise of violence lies everywhere, a currency itself. For these children, Black, brown, and white, the street is a stage in shadow. And in the wings hide the other parents; cops; renovators; landlords; those who write the headlines, the histories, and laws; those who award this neighborhood its name. The rules appear...
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Explore the extraordinary power and import of the Valentinian sacraments. Grasp the symbolism of the Eucharist and the complex ritual of baptism, as they represent resurrection and salvation. Study the Valentinian conception of salvation as a healing of the schism between our angelic and human (or female/male) selves.
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The purpose of this book is to empower you to use rites and rituals to improve your life. Don't believe it's possible? You will once you read the stories inside from people who've experienced amazing healing and transformation! It's a book for everyone-and especially for healers, intuitives, and spiritual innovators ready to find new ways to help a suffering world.
12) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime: Episode 21,Baseball's Rituals and Traditions
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Why do fielders throw the ball “around the horn” after a strikeout? Why do fans perform “the wave”? When did the “seventh-inning stretch” become a thing? Why do managers wear uniforms? Uncover the roots of these and other rituals and traditions, and the powerful roles they play in baseball.
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"Tana Fairchild's fate has never been in question. Her life has been planned out since the moment she was born: she is to marry the governor's son, Landon, and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see her very existence as a threat. Tana's coven has appeased those who fear their power for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean during the full moon. But when Tana misses the midnight...
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Take a deep breath and feel the love overflowing within you. Take a deep breath and feel the energy of the Universe holding you. And take one more deep breath and tell yourself - everything is going to be alright.
Successful writer Phoebe Garnsworthy has crafted the perfect combination of affirmations, daily rituals, spiritual practices, journaling, and meditation to help others find the sacred space to connect with their own souls. Through the power...
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An Inspiring, Full-Color, Photo-Packed Guide to Cleansing Your Home of Negative EnergyInvite happiness and power into your life! Sharing the ancient tradition of space clearing with sacred smoke, this comprehensive introduction to smudging teaches you how to empower your life, your home, and your heart. With step-by-step tutorials, colorful photos, and expert advice, this book makes it easy to:• Smudge your home, yourself, and others• Craft your...
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Archaeology often involves a great deal of detective work, as is the case with the mysterious Bronze Age Crete. The myth of Daedalus and his labyrinth symbolizes Crete's location at the intersection of multiple cultures. Discover the Phaistos Palace, where extravagant religious rituals and entertainment spectacles were held.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Now, travel back to the 14th century BC, a time of peace, prosperity, and plentitude for Egyptians. Learn how the Malkata Palace represents a microcosm of Egypt. Architectural details reveal little-known facts about religious rituals and telling insights into how pharaohs attempted to assert their domination over others.
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Java Films
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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No other head of state has been in power for as long as Queen Elizabeth, no other ruler has had such a lasting impact on our epoch.. The story of Her Majesty is unique. She shook hands with Eisenhower and Obama, discussed state secrets with Churchill and Blair, marvelled at the first flickering black and white television images, and saw the arrival of the iPad.. As head of state of the United Kingdom, the sovereign symbolises a power structure nearly...
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"Each of us walks with deep, sacred wisdom. Our bodies contain an innate intelligence that knows how to heal, and with guidance, we can learn modalities that allow us to live and thrive in ways we dream about. The Vibration of Grace ushers us to our limitless power by sourcing the inexhaustible presence of sound. Here, we are taken on an unparalleled guided immersion with vocalist and sound healer gina Breedlove, who has practiced, shared, and lived...
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"After a recent string of disappearances in a small Connecticut town, a grieving widower with a grim secret is drawn into a dangerous ritual of dark magic by a powerful and mysterious older gentleman named Heart Crowley. Meanwhile, a member of local law enforcement tasked with uncovering the culprit responsible for the bizarre disappearances soon begins to learn of a current of unbridled hatred simmering beneath the guise of the town's idyllic community--a...
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