Ecocriticism and the Poiesis of Form: Holding on to Proteus demonstrates how a fractal imagination helps one hold the form of a poem within the reaches of Deep Time, and it explores the kinship between the hazy, liminal moment when Sound becomes Syllable and the hazy, liminal moment when the sage energy of the Atom made a leap toward the gaze of the first cell, to echo Merwin.
Heavy metal and metalloid contamination of groundwater and surface water ecosystems involves important policy-related and ethical issues besides its more well-known scientific aspects.
Heavy metal and metalloid contamination of groundwater and surface water ecosystems involves important policy-related and ethical issues besides its more well-known scientific aspects.
Psychoanalytic Ecology applies Freudian concepts, beginning with the uncanny, to environmental issues, such as wetlands and their loss, to alligators and crocodiles as inhabitants of wetlands, and to the urban underside.
Ethical Debates in Orangutan Conservation explores how conservationists decide whether, and how, to undertake rehabilitation and reintroduction (R&R) when rescuing orphaned orangutans.
Ethical Debates in Orangutan Conservation explores how conservationists decide whether, and how, to undertake rehabilitation and reintroduction (R&R) when rescuing orphaned orangutans.
Psychoanalytic Ecology applies Freudian concepts, beginning with the uncanny, to environmental issues, such as wetlands and their loss, to alligators and crocodiles as inhabitants of wetlands, and to the urban underside.
There are thousands of substances manufactured in the United States to which the public is routinely exposed and for which toxicity data are limited or absent.
This book applies ecofeminist ethics to the realm of aesthetics, offering instances of how alternative configurations of the self, of nature and of non-human animals can go hand in hand with different and viable experiences and visions of environmental welfare.
There are thousands of substances manufactured in the United States to which the public is routinely exposed and for which toxicity data are limited or absent.
This timely and innovative book delves into the complex interplay of human activities and natural limits in generating today's sustainability challenges.
The world environmental and social justice crises brought on by our high-throughput global economy can be ameliorated only if we adapt the pragmatic ethics of social cohesion in traditional societies to the modern world.
A visionary guide to safely using psilocybin mushrooms to tap in to the wisdom of Nature and reconnect humanity to the biosphere Explores the ecopsychological effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms, including enhanced biophilia, expanded awareness, eco-shamanic encounters, and access to the ancient wisdom that binds all life on Earth Examines the most recent scientific studies on psilocybin in the U.
How sacred sites amplify the energies of consciousness, the earth, and the universe Examines the web of geometrical patterns linking sacred sites worldwide, with special focus on the sacred network of ley lines in Paris Unveils the coming state of shared consciousness for humanity fueled by the sacred network Reveals how consciousness is a tangible form of energy First marked by the standing stones of our megalithic ancestors, the worlds sacred sites are not only places of spiritual energy but also hubs of cosmic energy and earthly energy.
Explores how Nature underlies sexuality and intimacy Examines how to regain intimacy in our relationships in a way that embraces our hidden wild nature and restores the sacred to our lives Provides sacred sex and intimacy-building practices for partners and exercises to reconnect with the intuitive intelligence of the heart, remove our emotional armor, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the Earth Shows how by healing our relationship with Nature and our sexuality, we move toward healing the whole planet Nature is having sex all the time--thats one of the reasons we feel so alive when we are immersed in it.
The worlds leading expert on reversing soil desertification shows how ecology can flourish only when spiritual elements are present Uses a parable from the African oral tradition to provide a living testimony of what has been lost with the rise of modern technology Provides a vital account of the strong relationship between soil and soul and how this relationship can be restoredAs in the Heart, So in the Earth is a strong indictment of a civilization that, while seeking domination over the earth, mutilates, tortures, and desacralizes it.
A manual for opening the doors of perception and directly engaging the intelligence of the Natural World Provides exercises to directly perceive and interact with the complex, living, self-organizing being that is Gaia Reveals that every life form on Earth is highly intelligent and communicative Examines the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi, and the human species In Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm, Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals that all life forms on Earth possess intelligence, language, a sense of I and not I, and the capacity to dream.
An exploration of the relationship between humans and nature through conversations with 12 leading scientific and social visionaries • Explores the importance of the unification of humankind and nature as it relates to creation, destruction, diversity, and the spiritual health of the world • Contains interviews with Rupert Sheldrake, Jane Goodall, and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum, among others Society’s attitude toward nature has changed considerably over the years.
Completing our conscious evolution by releasing our collective fear of catastrophes Explains how we are on the cusp of an era of incredible creative growth Shows how we are about to overcome the collective fear caused by ancient catastrophes as we awaken to the memories of our lost prehistory Examines legendary cataclysms and scientific evidence of a highly advanced global culture that disappeared 11,500 years ago In this completely revised and expanded edition of Catastrophobia, bestselling author Barbara Hand Clow explains how we are on the cusp of an age of incredible creative growth made possible by restoring our lost prehistory.
Consulting plant spirits for spiritual and psychological guidance and healing Reveals how, by communing with the deva or spirit of a plant, we can call forth its medicine without even needing to ingest it Includes wisdom from the devas of 13 herbs, such as rosemary, datura, and uva ursi Empowers readers with the tools to develop their own inner resources for healing in relationship with the plant devas around them Each plant has a story to share with us, a healing story to guide us in trying times, a spirit medicine for the New Earth that is presently unfolding.
Spiritual lessons from insect archetypes of the Medicine Wheel Reveals the sacred wisdom inherent in Honeybees pollinating, Butterflys transformation, Spiders weaving, and Earthworms recycling Provides experiential practices, such as Shamanic Breathwork journeys, to connect with insect teachers and harness their consciousness-activating patterns Shows how Dragonfly, Cicada, and Cricket connect us with the Great Star Nations, the depths of Mother Earth, and the music of life Includes access to Cricket Chorus Meditation audio tracks Our insect brothers and sisters are some of the most ancient beings and teachers on planet Earth.
Applying the principles of Chinese medicine and Native American shamanism to answer the call of the Earth and heal its polluted landscapes Explains how to build a healing relationship with the natural world by making offerings of thanks and listening to the Earths responses Details methods of diagnosis and several types of Earth acupuncture treatment, including building stone circles, planting crystals, and working with wooden and copper-rod needles Shares the authors journey of healing a river with these methodsAfter experiencing a powerful vision of the nuclear power plant near her home and its toxic effects on the Hudson River, acupuncturist Gail Rex was inspired to help heal the river and surrounding lands but was unsure how to begin.
Explores the powers and wisdom of sacred White Spirit Animals Looks in-depth at the lessons of the major White Spirit Animals: the White Bear, White Lion, White Elephant, White Wolf, and White Buffalo Explains how to use shamanic dreaming and trans-species telepathy to communicate with these great spiritual teachers Reveals how White Spirit Animals are calling humanity to restore balance, respect, reverence, and honor to protect our animal kin, ourselves, and the earth Beautiful rarities of nature, all-white animals are held sacred by many indigenous cultures and offer deep wisdom to all who will listen.
A step-by-step guide to optimize health, reconnect with Nature, and access the vast knowledge of the universe through autogenic training Provides step-by-step instructions for 40 autogenic and primal mind techniques Explains how to add healing affirmations and visualizations to autogenic practice as well as work with colors and chakras Includes techniques to restore our primal connection to the world of Nature through practices such as Forest Bathing, Natures Breath, and Feeling in the Dark Developed by German doctor Johannes Schultz in the early 20th century, autogenic training teaches you how to use the mind-body connection to influence and regulate the bodys normally involuntary autonomic functions by passively tapping into your central and peripheral nervous systems.
Regaining oneness with the Earth through the practice of ecstatic trance Explains how the shamanic techniques of ecstatic trance allow us to connect with animal spirit guides, shape-shift, and discover ways to help heal the Earth Shows how to create personal rituals to maintain oneness with the Earth and all life Illustrates trance postures and rituals from a variety of hunter-gatherer societies, including ancient Celtic, Norse, Native American, and South American traditions Early man ran with the animals, lived with the animals, and was one with the wild symphony of the natural world--a time fondly remembered as the Garden of Eden, or Idunn as it is known in Norse mythology.
Wale und Delfine verenden durch Plastikmüll, der Klimawandel vernichtet Korallenriffe, die Ozeane werden leer gefischt, Pestizide und Zivilisationsmüll vergiften diesen Lebensraum.
This new edition of Ecofeminism: Feminist Intersections with Other Animals and the Earth begins with an historical, grounding overview that situates ecofeminist theory and activism within the larger field of ecocriticism and provides a timeline for important publications and events.
This book invites readers to think of Mediterranean cultures as interconnected worlds, seen in light of how they evolve, disappear, are reborn and perpetually transform.
This book invites readers to think of Mediterranean cultures as interconnected worlds, seen in light of how they evolve, disappear, are reborn and perpetually transform.
"e;In this thought-provoking, handsomely illustrated book, Italian neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso considers the fundamental differences between plants and animals and challenges our assumptions about which is the ';higher' form of life.
'A book of wonders' Bee Wilson, Sunday Times Books of the YearWinner of the Wainwright Prize 2022 - Eating to Extinction is an astonishing journey through the past, present and future of food, showing why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital.
*A Newstatesman Book of the Year* Nimble, vital, unexpectedly affecting ObserverBestselling travel writer Horatio Clare joins an icebreaker for a voyage through the ice-packs of the far north.
