For 30 years, agricultural journalist Graham Harvey wrote scripts for the much-loved radio soap The Archers. Over 600 episodes, his storylines kept the fictional villagers in tune with the relentless trend towards industrial farming, through the GM controversy and foot-and-mouth disease. Between script extracts and anecdotes about the show, he unravels his own familyâ€s dark wartime secret.
Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures as well as their shared desire to live respectfully within larger natural communities.
Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures and Music Examples -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- 1 Te Kaha o te Waiata - The Power of Music: Maori Oral Traditions illustrated by E Tipu e Rea -- 2From Here into Eternity: Power and Transcendence in Australian Aboriginal Music -- 3 Sacred and Profane: Music in Korean Shaman Rituals -- 4 Maasai Musics, Rituals and Identities -- 5 Appeasing the Spirits: Music, Possession, Divination and Healing in Busoga, Eastern Uganda -- 6 Chasing Off God: Spirit Possession in a Sharing Society -- 7 Sounding the Sacred: Music as Sacred Site (the Search for a Universal Sacred Music) -- 8 Emerging Amazonian Peoples: Myth-chants -- 9 Structure into Practice: A Theory of Inuit Music -- 10 The Music of the Mescalero Apache Girls' Puberty Ceremony -- Recordings -- CD Information -- Index
For years we've been told that, thanks to their high saturated fat content, the foods for which evolution has adapted us -- grass-fed meat, grass-fed dairy products, eggs from hens running on pasture -- are unhealthy. In their place we eat processed factory foods -- and we've witnessed a growing epidemic of disease, from type-2 diabetes to heart disease and cancer. It's now clear that the 'food revolution' was flawed. Saturated fat is not the cause of heart disease or diabetes. Far more likely causes are sugar and refined carbohydrates, low-fat spreads and vegetable oils. The really healthy foods turn out to be the ones our grandparents knew to be the best. There's a simple remedy. We can make sure that the meat, dairy foods and eggs we buy come from animals grazing on or running in pasture. This will also put life back into our soils and wildlife back into our fields and hedgerows. This book is an urgent manifesto for grass-fed foods -- for your health and for the planet.
Featuring over 500 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource delves into individuals, groups, practices, and cultures associated with Shamanism. It includes a detailed chronology, an informative introduction, and an extensive bibliography, making it an invaluable tool for students and researchers alike. This second edition serves as a thorough access point for anyone interested in exploring the diverse aspects of Shamanism.
Exploring unconventional perspectives, this book delves into the intersections of food, sexuality, and interpersonal connections within the context of religion. It challenges traditional views and encourages readers to reconsider their understanding of spiritual practices and beliefs. By examining these themes, the narrative invites a deeper reflection on the role of religion in everyday life and human relationships.
A broad-based introduction to the main trends of contemporary Paganism
From their restaurant in Speyside the authors have created a range of recipes, each using Scotch whisky to compliment or contrast the food.
New Approaches to Tradition and Contemporary Practices
Exploring the interplay between tradition and modernity, this work highlights how contemporary religions shape the lives of individuals. It emphasizes the significance of sacred texts, the reverence for religious founders, and the wisdom imparted by elders. By examining these elements, the book showcases how religious practices continue to inspire and motivate people today, blending historical teachings with current lifestyles.
Paganism encourages people to live respectfully alongside all life and not to raise humanity above any other species. Paganism engages with some of the chief concerns of this age: ecology and feminism for example. This book explores Paganism's appeal and gives an insight into its key beliefs.