Woman Who Glows In The Dark
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Woman Who Glows In The Dark
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Author : Elena Avila
language : en
Publisher: Tarcher
Release Date : 1999
Woman Who Glows In The Dark written by Elena Avila and has been published by Tarcher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with HEALTH & FITNESS categories.
A modern healer bridges the gap between Western medicine and Mexican folk medicine to offer a new perspective on women's health.
Woman Who Glows In The Dark
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Author : Elena Avila
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2000-05-22
Woman Who Glows In The Dark written by Elena Avila and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-22 with Health & Fitness categories.
"An autobiographical account of how a psychiatric nurse specialist became a folk medicine healer; this also explains the origins and practice of one of the oldest forms of medicine in the New World."—Kirkus.
They All Want Magic
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Author : Elizabeth de la Portilla
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2009
They All Want Magic written by Elizabeth de la Portilla and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Health & Fitness categories.
Elizabeth de la Portilla writes of the world and practices of San Antonio curanderas. As a scholar, an ethnographer, and a curandera in training, her parallel perspectives uniquely aid readers in understanding this subordinated culture. Retelling the stories various healers have shared, interpreting their answers to her probing questions, and describing the herbs and recipes they use in their arts, the author vividly illuminates the borderland context of San Antonio.
Curandero
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Author : Eliseo “Cheo” Torres
language : en
Publisher: UNM Press
Release Date : 2014-08-15
Curandero written by Eliseo “Cheo” Torres and has been published by UNM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Eliseo Torres, known as "Cheo," grew up in the Corpus Christi area of Texas and knew, firsthand, the Mexican folk healing practiced in his home and neighborhood. Later in life, he wanted to know more about the plants and rituals of curanderismo. Torres's story begins with his experiences in the Mexican town of Espinazo, the home of the great curandero El Niño Fidencio (1899-1939), where Torres underwent life-changing spiritual experiences. He introduces us to some of the major figures in the tradition, discusses some of the pitfalls of teaching curanderismo, and concludes with an account of a class he taught in which curanderos from Cuernavaca, Mexico, shared their knowledge with students. Part personal pilgrimage, part compendium of medical knowledge, this moving book reveals curanderismo as both a contemplative and a medical practice that can offer new approaches to ancient problems. From Curandero ". . . for centuries, rattlesnakes were eaten to prevent any number of conditions and illnesses, including arthritis and rheumatism. In Mexico and in other Latin American countries, rattlesnake meat is actually sold in capsule form to treat impotence and even to treat cancer. Rattlesnake meat is also dried and ground and sprinkled into open wounds and body sores to heal them, and a rattlesnake ointment is made that is applied to aches and pains as well."
The Radium Girls
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Author : Kate Moore
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-06-16
The Radium Girls written by Kate Moore and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-16 with History categories.
Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf book club choice New York Times bestseller ‘Fascinating.’ Sunday Times ‘Thrilling.’ ????? Mail on Sunday All they wanted was the chance to shine. Be careful what you wish for… ‘The first thing we asked was, “Does this stuff hurt you?” And they said, “No.” The company said that it wasn’t dangerous, that we didn’t need to be afraid.’ As the First World War spread across the world, young American women flocked to work in factories, painting clocks, watches and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous – the girls shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in dust from the paint. However, as the years passed, the women began to suffer from mysterious and crippling illnesses. It turned out that the very thing that had made them feel alive – their work – was slowly killing them: the radium paint was poisonous. Their employers denied all responsibility, but these courageous women – in the face of unimaginable suffering – refused to accept their fate quietly, and instead became determined to fight for justice. Drawing on previously unpublished diaries, letters and interviews, The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative of an unforgettable true story. It is the powerful tale of a group of ordinary women from the Roaring Twenties, who themselves learned how to roar. Further praise for The Radium Girls 'The importance of the brave and blighted dial-painters cannot be overstated.’ Sunday Times ‘A perfect blend of the historical, the scientific and the personal.' Bustle ‘Thrilling and carefully crafted.’ Mail on Sunday?
Medicine Women Curanderas And Women Doctors
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Author : Bobette Perrone
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2012-11-15
Medicine Women Curanderas And Women Doctors written by Bobette Perrone and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-15 with History categories.
The stories of ten women healers form the core of this provocative journey into cultural healing methods utilized by women. In a truly grass-roots project, the authors take the reader along to listen to the voices of Native American medicine women, Southwest Hispanic curanderas, and women physicians as they describe their healing paths. This book will fascinate anyone interested in the relationship between illness and healing-medical practitioners and historians, patients, anthropologists, feminists, psychologists, psychiatrists, theologians, sociologists, folklorists, and others who seek understanding about our relationship to the forces of both illness and healing.
Life Glows On
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Author : Claire Cook
language : en
Publisher: Marshbury Beach Books
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Life Glows On written by Claire Cook and has been published by Marshbury Beach Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Self-Help categories.
“Dust off those what-ifs and get ready to glow on.”—Book Perfume “This is exactly the book I needed right now.”—Looking on the Sunnyside “Filled with inspiring quotes and strategies.”—New York Journal of Books Packed with fun ideas and solid, practical strategies for reconnecting with your creativity and making the rest of your life the best of your life. Ditch all those worries about getting older and embrace what can be the most vibrant and empowering chapter of your life. Equal parts creativity guide, mood boost, midlife manifesto, self-help salve, and breath of fresh air. 100% witty, wise and generous Claire Cook, who shares everything she’s learned on her own journey that might help you in yours. Filled with great stories and insider tips. If you’re a forty-to-forever woman who’s interested in making your life glow on, don’t miss this inspiring and motivating book. "Whether you’re a writer, artist, or crafter in need of a boost, or someone who (incorrectly!) tells yourself you’re not creative (you are!), this book is a much-needed balm to the soul."—Book Perfume “It's a how-to 'Cook-book' filled with wonderful ideas to help you locate that spark and use that new-found innate creativity to keep yourself busy, productive—and happy—during difficult times like pandemic shutdowns and post-shutdowns.”—Pamela Kramer “From one reader to another, you can never go wrong reading one of Claire Cook's books.”—Vicky G. “Life Glows On gave me the encouragement I needed when I desperately needed it. I don't usually read nonfiction, but the great stories make this book feel as if you're reading a novel.”—Donna H. “[Cook’s] poignancy and sassy humor resonate with readers; her theme of reinvention uplifts and inspires.” —Savannah Magazine “A beach tote couldn’t ask for more.”—Kirkus “Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot “Claire Cook is wicked good.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard “Cook’s humor and narrative execution are impeccable.”—Publishers Weekly “Cook has a light, fun voice and always infuses her stories with great wit and heart.” –Cape Cod Times “Cook’s penchant for hitting the emotional sore spot and combining it with humor hits the mark.”—New York Journal of Books “It is never too late to find your place in the world.”—San Francisco Book Review
The Darkest Minds
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Author : Alexandra Bracken
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-11-17
The Darkest Minds written by Alexandra Bracken and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-17 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
The first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. Now a major motion picture from the producers of Stranger Things and Arrival. Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now. A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival? 'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.' - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Mindsseries. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken. The Hunger Games's Amandla Stenberg and Game of Thrones's Gwendoline Christie star in the riveting film adaptation - out now!
The Folk Healer
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Author : Eliseo Torres
language : en
Publisher: Nieves
Release Date : 1983
The Folk Healer written by Eliseo Torres and has been published by Nieves this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Social Science categories.
The book explains for the general reader the history and present practice of curanderismo--Mexican American folk healing practices--and gives biographical sketches of three famous nineteenth century folk healers--Don Pedrito Jaramillo, Nino Fidencio, and Teresita Urrea. Characteristics and training of curanderos, or healers, are discussed and the specialties within curanderismo are explained. Eleven common ailments and symptoms treated by curanderos, rituals used, and folk beliefs dealing with everyday occurrences are described. Sketches of the three folk healers illustrate biographical chapters which recount legends and current practices of their followers as well as biographical information. Modern curanderos are described and their place in the Mexican American community explored. An annotated bibliography listing 10 books about curanderos is included. (LFL)
Sacred Energies Of The Sun And Moon
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Author : Erika Buenaflor
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2020-07-07
Sacred Energies Of The Sun And Moon written by Erika Buenaflor and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-07 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A practical guide to ancient Mesoamerican solar and lunar rites for healing and transformation • Details shamanic rituals and practices for each period of the day, including dawn, sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight, to best harness the energies of the sun, night sun, and moon for specific purposes, such as divination, journeying with animal spirit guides, or spiritual wisdom • Incorporates shamanic breathwork, dreamwork, mantra chanting, mudras, dancing and movement, toning, chakra work, crystals, herbs, and limpias (shamanic cleanses) • Explores how nighttime energies are affected by the phases of the moon, offering specific practices for each phase Ancient Mesoamerican shamans and modern practitioners of curanderismo--a Latin American shamanic healing practice--divide each day and night into distinct periods based on the sacred rhythms of the sun and moon, with each time offering opportunities to connect with specific celestial energies for healing and transformation. In this hands-on guide to working with the sacred energies of the sun, night sun, and moon, curandera Erika Buenaflor details the rites, rituals, and deities for each part of the day and night and explores the sacred tools and techniques used by ancient Mesoamerican shamans for harnessing solar and lunar energies. She explains how the sun is the source of soul energy that heals, animates, strengthens, and revitalizes us on many levels, while night energies are transformative and conducive for connecting with nonordinary realms. She explores rituals for dawn, sunrise, and midmorning to harness the energies of creation and new beginnings; for noon and afternoon to promote peak strength and spiritual wisdom; for sunset and dusk to bring about transformation, perform divination, and journey with animal spirit guides; and for midnight and predawn to facilitate shamanic dreamwork, connect with the ancestors, make offerings, and regenerate at the deepest levels. She also explores how nighttime energies are affected by the phases of the moon and offers specific practices for each phase. By intentionally tuning our activities to the rhythms of the sun and moon, we can invite in their sacred energies of abundance and healing for more healthy, creative, mindful, and happy lives.