Zwischen 1940 und 1945 kamen drei Viertel der niederländischen Juden im Holocaust um – ein höherer Anteil als in allen anderen Ländern Nord- und Westeuropas.
In the public imagination, small and medium-sized family businesses have always been male-dominated organisations, with those headed by women regarded as barely noteworthy exceptions to the rule.
A comprehensive look at the inspiring, healing, and addictive powers of the Opium Poppy and its derivatives throughout history *; Covers the history, risks, and benefits of opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl *; Provides techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption as well as methods for overcoming addiction and staying ';clean' *; Profiles 11 famous users, including Thomas de Quincey, William S.
An insider's view of the inner workings and prevalence of spirit possession in our modern world *; Provides practical techniques for preparation, safety, aftercare, and aborting harmful possessions *; Reveals the forms of ritual possession present throughout the world--including Uganda, Nepal, Korea, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, and France Drawing Down the Spirits presents an insider's view of the inner workings, sacred traditions, and prevalence of spirit possession existing in our modern world.
Goes beyond the stereotypes to restore Vodou to its proper place as a powerful shamanic tradition*; Provides practical exercises and techniques from the Vodou tradition that can be used as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal transformation*; Shows how to remove evil spirits and negative energies sent by others*; Written by a fully initiated Houngan (Vodou shaman)Providing practical exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, Vodou Shaman shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the loa (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the ghede (the spirits of the ancestors), and djabs (nature spirits for healing purposes).
*; A celebration of the journey of African-American women toward a new spirituality grounded in social awareness, black American tradition, metaphysics, and heightened creativity.
This is a story of creation and change, of prophecy and fulfillment in the world we all journey through--a world the Hopi call koyaanisqatsi, or "e;world out of balance.
*; Doa Bernadette Vigil, the working partner of don Miguel Ruiz and a fully initiated Nagual woman, reveals the authentic tradition of Toltec self-mastery.
Indigenous leaders and other visionaries suggest solutions to today's global crisis *; Original Instructions are ancient ways of living from the heart of humanity within the heart of nature *; Explores the convergence of indigenous and contemporary science and the re-indigenization of the world's peoples *; Includes authoritative indigenous voices, including John Mohawk and Winona LaDukeFor millennia the world's indigenous peoples have acted as guardians of the web of life for the next seven generations.
An investigation into the real historical figure of King David and the real location of the Temple of Solomon *; Identifies King David as Pharaoh Tuthmosis III of the 18th Dynasty and David's son Solomon as Pharaoh Amenhotep, Tuthmosis's successor *; Shows how the Temple of Solomon described in the Bible corresponds with the Mortuary Temple of Luxor in Egypt *; Explains how David was not a descendant of Isaac but his father and how biblical narrators changed the original story of Abraham and Isaac to hide his Egyptian identity During the last two centuries, thousands of ancient documents from different sites in the Middle East have been uncovered.
Investigates physical evidence, history, and myths to reveal the lost race of giants that once dominated the world *; Reveals suppressed archaeological and scientific discoveries supporting the existence of a worldwide race of giants *; Examines giant myths and legends from ancient religious texts and literature from around the world *; Includes findings from throughout Europe (Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Russia), the Middle East (Israel, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Iran), Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East (China, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines) From the Nephilim and Goliath in the Bible to the Titans in Greek mythology and the Fomorians and Frost Giants in Celtic and Nordic lore, almost every culture around the world has spoken of an ancient race of giants.
Eyewitness accounts of Rolling Thunder's remarkable healings, legendary control over the weather and animals, and inspiring teachings*; Includes accounts of Rolling Thunder by his grandson Sidian Morning Star Jones, Stanley Krippner, Alberto Villoldo, Larry Dossey, William Lyon, Jean Millay, John Perry Barlow, Stephan Schwartz, Ed Little Crow, Leslie Gray, Oh Shinna Fast Wolf, Jrgen Kremer, and David Sessions, among others*; Shows how his teachings and powers have transcended his death and how many of his climate change predictions have come to passOne of the most celebrated and controversial Native American medicine men of the 20th century, Rolling Thunder (1916-1997) was known for his remarkable healings and for his ability to call on the forces of Nature, typically in the form of thunder clouds.
*; Traces the course of Atlantean civilization through its three empires, as well as the colonies and outposts formed by its survivors in Egypt, Gbekli Tepe, India, Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, and North and South America *; Shows how pyramids and other megalithic monuments testify to the survival of a ';Sacred Science' of Atlantean origin and how this Sacred Science provided the foundation for esoteric traditions and secret societies throughout the ages *; Draws on more than 500 ancient and modern sources and the author's own personal exploration of hundreds of archaeological sites Exploring more than 100,000 years of Earth's history, Marco Vigato combines recent discoveries in the the fields of archaeology, geology, anthropology, and genetics with the mystery teachings of antiquity to investigate the true origins of civilization.
*; Explores how our ancestors used shamanic rituals at sacred sites to create portals for communication with nonhuman intelligences *; Shares supporting evidence from the spiritual and shamanic beliefs of more than 100 Native American tribes *; Shows how the earliest forms of shamanism began at sites like Qesem Cave in Israel more than 400,000 years ago From Gbekli Tepe in Turkey to the Egyptian pyramids, from the stone circles of Europe to the mound complexes of the Americas, Andrew Collins and Gregory L.
*; Reveals evidence of advanced ancient technology, anomalous ancient maps, time travel, crystal science, ancient Armageddon, and Atlantis in the Bible *; Explores the true age of the Sphinx, the Stone Age high-tech found at Gobekli Tepe, the truth of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), the Zep Tepi monuments of Egypt, the mysteries of the Gulf of Cambay, and what lies beneath the ice of Antarctica *; Examines the advanced knowledge of the ancients and how the search for Atlantis and other lost worlds reflects the search for the lost soul of humanity We live within the ruins of an ancient civilization whose vast size has rendered it invisible.
A detailed look into ancient advanced technology, science, and medicine--some of which has yet to be reproduced today *; Explores countless examples of ancient high tech, including robotics, artificial intelligence, aircraft, solar-powered cannons, high-speed drills, illuminated underground temples, massive refrigerators, and subterranean cities *; Examines evidence of advanced medicine in ancient times *; Includes examples from ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Babylon, Siberia, the Americas, and India The first self-igniting match was invented in 1805 by Jean Chancel, a French chemist.
An exploration of the origins, influences, and legacy of the scandalous Hell-Fire Clubs of the 18th century and beyond *; Reveals the club's origins in the work of Rabelais and the magical practices of John Dee and how their motto, ';Do What You Will,' deeply influenced Aleister Crowley *; Explores the cross-fertilization of liberty and libertinage within these clubs that influenced both U.
*; Details the author's time living with the Navajo people as a teacher, sheepherder, and doctor and her profound experiences with the people, animals, and spirits *; Shows how she learned the Navajo language to bridge the cultural divide *; Reveals the miracles she witnessed, including her own miracle when the elders prayed for healing of a tumor on her neck *; Shares her fearsome encounters with a mountain lion and a shape-shifting ';skinwalker' and how she fulfilled a prophecy by returning as a doctor In 1971, Erica Elliott arrived on the Navajo reservation as a newly minted schoolteacher, knowing nothing about her students or their culture.
Useful for academic and recreational archaeologists alike, this book identifies and describes over 200 projectile points and stone tools used by prehistoric Native American Indians in Texas.
A battle cry to rise up against the ACLU's attempts to destroy our freedom of religion-from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Obama Nation.
A collection of stories of people and events in the Florida Keys extending from the time the Keys were first occupied by humans, through the Second Seminole War, the coming of the Overseas Railway, and finally the opening of the first Overseas Highway in 1927.
In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breedthe lighthouse keepersfrom the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last human "e;guardian of the light.
Florida served as one of the great meeting grounds of the planet, a place where peoples from Indian America, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe converged.
Whether you start your journey down the Seminole Trail as an armchair adventurer or seek to visit the sites in person, this unique guide will give greater understanding to the prominent role of Seminole Indians in the place we call Florida.
A battle cry to rise up against the ACLU's attempts to destroy our freedom of religion-from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Obama Nation.
From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the third book in an exciting middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom.
From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the second book in an exciting new middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom.
From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the first book in an exciting new middle grade series about a fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom.
From bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines.
From two leaders of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, a bold, contrarian guide to retiring at any age, with a reproducible formula to financial independence.
'Captivating and emotional' 5* reader review'A riveting and heart wrenching read' 5* reader reviewFrom the 1920s to 1950, Georgia Tann ran a corrupt baby business at the Tennessee Children's Home Society in Memphis.
