Showing results for "The Natural" in Social Sciences

Lycanthropy is a mysterious subject. Ancient belief in lycanthropy was widespread, and it still exists in parts of the world. Literatures all over the world have tales of men changing to animals. Werewolves are often related to demons, devils, blood, and the full moon. In this classic study, Sabine Baring-Gould, a historian, examines the literature about this matter from a serious perspective.

In this informative and highly entertaining account, intrepid science reporter Florence Williams sets out to uncover the latest scientific findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, and medicine. Her investigation follows the life cycle of the breast from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, taking her from a plastic surgeon's office, where she learns about the importance of cup size in Texas, to the laboratory, where she discovers the presence of environmental toxins in her own breast milk.

Hair is not simply a biological feature; it's a canvas for expression. Yet, its significance extends beyond mere aesthetics. Hair can carry profound moral, spiritual, and cultural connotations, serving as a reflection of one's beliefs, heritage, and even political stance. In Natural, Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson delves into the complex world surrounding Black women's hair, and offers a firsthand look into the kitchens, beauty shops, conventions, and blogs that make up the twenty-first century natural hair movement, the latest evolution in Black beauty politics.

James Marshall and his team have been helping man around the world to improve their dating life for over 10 years now. In this podcast, he shares his knowledge on everything that school doesn't teach you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year Winner of the James Beard Award Author of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with...

Two sober Irish girls (can we still be called 'girls' in our 40s?!) chasing the good feels - without the hangover. Wellness, laughs, and the real natural highs that actually last.Turns out alcohol wasn't the fun one at the party. It was us all along.We (Clodagh and Aisling) are two Irish women who gave up the drink and accidentally stumbled into the best version of our lives. Now we're on a mission to find every natural high going - and share the ones that actually work.Each week we will pick a feel-good practice, try it for real, and come back to talk honestly about what happened, encouraging...

Acclaimed across the world, prescribed in over 100 universities and colleges, and included in part in The Century's Greatest Reportage (Ordfront, 2000), alongside the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Studs Terkel and John Reed, Everybody Loves a Good Drought is the established classic on rural...

Natural Hospital Birth, Updated Edition shows how to apply the guidelines and tactics of natural birth in a hospital setting, where 99 percent of births take place. Doula Cynthia Gabriel shows expectant mothers what they can do to avoid unnecessary medical interventions and how to take initiative and consciously prepare for the kind of birth they want to have. Also included are inspiring stories from other women who know firsthand that natural birth in the hospital is possible.

Brought to you by Penguin. Drawn from more than two decades of pathbreaking writing, the iconic and bestselling David Graeber's most important essays and interviews. ‘The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently,’...

Swagat hai aapka iss khauf ke raste pe. Jaha hum laate h aapke liye aisi kahaniyan jo sache kisse se prerit hai. Iss raaste pe manzil nhi hai sirf dar aur dard hai. Toh chaliye iss andheri duniya mei. Suniye “Supernatural Stories with Suprabha” har Friday only on “Audio Pitara”. #audiopitara #sunnazaroorihai #terrifying #journey #stories #reallife #world #darkness #mystery #horror #drama

This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton gives a sweeping account of male nurturing, explaining how and why men are biologically transformed when they care for babies.

African American Magick infuses ancient techniques, rituals, and methods from around the world to use each season's inherent energies to supplement the health and well-being of body, mind, and soul.

In this course of lectures, Professor Hadley Arkes seeks to recall the classic connection between morality and law. For law works by sweeping away personal choice and private judgment and replacing them with a public rule, meant to be enforced on everyone. And that state of affairs can be justified only if the law can, in fact, appeal to an understanding of the things that are more generally or universally right or wrong.

Most agree on the urgent need for climate action, yet we are often divided on how to stop the destruction of the natural world. Earth for Sale exposes the danger of governments giving over this responsibility to powerful private interests, namely the same energy, chemical, agribusiness, and...

Immerse yourself in the intriguing universe of Naturalis Historia, an encyclopedia penned by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is a cornerstone of Roman intellectual heritage, encompassing a vast array of ancient knowledge as interpreted by Pliny. As a precursor to modern encyclopedias, it skillfully cites original authors and features a comprehensive index of varied topics. This expansive exploration includes the realms of both living organisms and inanimate objects, interspersed with Plinys thought-provoking insights. His fascination not only lies in cataloging nature but...

Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, ...

Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video that shocked a nation and into a world of avian adventures, global excursions, and the unexpected lessons you can learn from a life spent looking up. "Wondrous . . . captivating.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of...

Natural resources empower the world's most coercive men. Autocrats like Putin and the Saudis spend oil money on weapons and repression. ISIS and Congo's militias spend resource money on atrocities and ammunition. For decades resource-fueled authoritarians and extremists have forced endless crises on the West - and the ultimate source of their resource money is us, paying at the gas station and the mall.

HOT MESS UNFILTERED PODCAST Real Life. Real Truth. Real Healing. Hosted by Denise King, Hot Mess Unfiltered is the podcast where honest conversations meet emotional growth. This show dives into the real issues people experience in relationships, self-love, and personal transformation without sugarcoating the messy parts of life. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT ❤️ Relationships & Red Flags Understanding unhealthy patterns, boundaries, and emotional triggers. Self-Awareness Recognizing habits, behaviors, and truths that lead to personal growth. ✨ Self-Love & Healing Learning to stop abandoning yourself...

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