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Since 1980, depth psychologist Bill Plotkin has been guiding women and men into the wilderness - the redrock canyons and snow-crested mountains of the American West - but also into the wilds of the soul. He calls this work soulcraft. There's a great longing in all people to uncover the secrets and mysteries of our individual lives, to find the unique gift we were born to bring to our communities, and to experience our full membership in the more-than-human...
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In the behavior of animals, an author discovers the limitless possibility of nature In a wild stretch of countryside where only the toughest creatures can survive, an author witnesses a miracle: a white dove. His young companion chases after the bird, catching it easily with his bare hands-a second miracle. He takes it home as a pet, and there they find the third miracle of the day: the dove's mate, who traveled hundreds of miles to reunite with her...
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From the pages of Scientific American comes the latest information and explorations into the bizarre realm of the natural world, including:
-Our oldest relatives and the discovery of missing links
-Strange predators, from flesh-eating chimps to the lethal Komodo dragon
-Strange plant life, such as the carnivorous Venus's flytrap and the Voodoo lily
-Extinct monsters, and giant, flightless, flesh-eating birds
-Mysterious denizens of the deep, such...
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[2010]
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Uncover ten mysteries of the natural world in these riddles paired with mystifying images that offer clues. Guess what creature made that pile of twigs, mass of leaves, frothy spittle, etc. And why? Answers are found by opening a generous gatefold and revealing full-color photographs.
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The Frog playfully marvels at the mystery of nature with his Elephant friend. Together, they discover a Butterfly who uses laughter to show that she can do Magical things because she Trusts her Heart. Teaching points – Friendship, Wonder, Trust, Heart Magic, Laughter
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A lost princess… A terrible battle… The mysteries of nature and what really lurks in the woods…
In this exciting and eclectic poetry collection are many tales and musings brought to life with imagination and passion. From the seemingly mundane to a new take on World War Two's deadliest battle, the author takes us on an amazing journey with twists and turns aplenty.
This exciting first anthology is an uplifting and inspiring read with poignant...
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Modern American haiku is both elusive and enchanting. It is a beautiful art form that invites the reader into the mysteries of nature and poignant flashes of deeper everyday life. Borne of traditional Japanese haiku in the seventeenth century, modern Haiku is beguiling poetry that draws us into captivating, surprising insights. There is no room for predictability or easy assurance. Rather, when reading, we are urged to trust the lightness of the poem...
9) Myriad
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First time poet Anu Mahadev brings you Myriad - a wonderful collection of poems that paints a vivid and brilliant picture of life. Her poems soulfully bring out the contrast in the beauty and ugliness of the world around us and transport the reader through a roller coaster ride of emotions. Be it marveling at the mysteries of nature or capturing the passion and yearning among lovers to plunging to the depths of loss, rejection and depression, her...
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Throughout the ages, shamans and mystics have recognized that all created things share some level of consciousness, and that the ordinary and nonordinary realities interact. This book by a wellknown CelticAmerican shaman explores those interactions and interconnected pathways, looking at the interdependence of our material life with our inner life and that of nature. Each chapter is a small window into the mysteries of nature and soul as they infuse...
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Days Gone By is a collection of poetry and writing by Michael B. Van Winkle over a 50-year period. It includes works on Love, Beauty, Loss, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Discovery, Nights, Seasons, and more. For those who seek the light within, it offers a glimpse of a way. If you find peace in the night sky, you will find comfort here. If the change of seasons is the rhythm of your soul, you can rest here. If you enjoy teaching children about the mysteries...
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All Men Are Brothers, which was first published in 1958, is a compelling and unique collection of Mahatma Gandhi's most trenchant writings on nonviolence, especially in the context of a post-nuclear world. This compendium, which reads like a traditional book-"Gandhi without tears"-is drawn from a wide range of his reflections on world peace. In his own words: "It is not that I am incapable of anger, but I succeed on almost all occasions to keep my...
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Okito, a bichon frise dog, is trying to figure out the mysteries he encounters in life. His quest to find answers is documented in color photos taken throughout his days. Every season of the year creates new mysteries to solve. He is trying to figure out the mysteries of nature and wildlife as well as the mysterious ways of humans. The answers he does get just create more questions. He eventually figures out how to live with the unanswered questions...
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Eliphas Le'vi was steeped in the Western occult tradition and a master of the Rosicrucian interpretation of the Qabalah, which forms the basis of magic as practiced in the West today. The Key of the Mysteries represents the culmination of Le'vi's thoughts and is written with subtle and delicate irony. It reveals the mysteries of religion and the secrets of the Qabalah, providing a sketch of the prophetic theology of numbers. The mysteries of nature,...
15) Sea Never Dries
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Nature can never be understood, unless nature explains itself. One cannot see, unless it is revealed unto the one to see, and to carefully observe whatever one sees before one can understand the mysteries of nature. Efua Nyame Tsease sat to lament on her life, from the beginning to date. Both her parents had died before Efua grew up. She was brought up by her aunt, and she didn't know anything until one of her cousins told her one evening when Efua...
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Sally L. Fulton invites you to enter intimately into her life as she shares the depth of her grief in the death of her husband, her mother, and her unborn daughter, and comes to terms with regret, finding peace through the writing of these poems. Her poetry of gratitude shows the reader, through clear and lyrical imagery how she discovers meaning and beauty in each moment. Her poetry of dissent reflects the suffering caused by self-interest and calls...
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The Galápagos Islands are famed for their remarkable wildlife, including land and marine iguanas, land tortoises, four-eyed fish, and flightless cormorants and albatross. In 1835, Charles Darwin observed variations among the islands' species that inspired him to formulate the theory of natural selection. Eighty-eight years later, in 1923, a scientific expedition sponsored by the New York Zoological Society followed in Darwin's wake. Led by renowned...
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"Climate change? Global warming?"... We've probably all heard these words over and over again, from media reporters, from elected officials, and even from friends and co-workers. Scientists argue about what they mean for our future. What is the truth? How can we decipher exactly what really are the effects of environmental damage? Where can we go to get dependable, clearly-written information so we can join in the conversation and take the right...
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 3
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The final book in The Mysteries of Nature trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben.
Nature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter?
In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the eerie and mesmerizing phenomenon of luminous apparitions that have puzzled scientists and intrigued enthusiasts for centuries. This book delves into the heart of these elusive lights, exploring the boundary between the known and the unknown in our natural world.
As night falls, the sky becomes a canvas for the mysterious dance of lights that have sparked myths, legends, and scientific inquiries. From...
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