This up-to-date introduction to the complex world of conspiracies and conspiracy theories provides insight into why millions of people are so ready to believe the worst about our political, legal, religious, and financial institutions.
Bringing together 14 journalism scholars from around the world, this edited collection addresses the deficit of coverage of violence against women in the Global South by examining the role of the legacy press and social media that report on and highlight ways to improve reporting.
From one of Japan's most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wonderous tales from rural Japan-many that have not previously been seen or heard-from animal tales and tales of supernatural beings to stories about village characters and priests and their apprentices.
A thorough, objective, and balanced analysis of the most prominent controversies made in the name of science-from the effectiveness of proposed medical treatments to the reality of supernatural claims.
An important reintroduction to this literature, this compilation of Thomas Crane's original translations of Italian folk stories includes new critical analysis.
Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology.
Makes available a difficult-to-find folkloric scholarship classic and illuminates it with contemporary commentary from a preeminent authority on Egyptian folktales.
Bringing together 14 journalism scholars from around the world, this edited collection addresses the deficit of coverage of violence against women in the Global South by examining the role of the legacy press and social media that report on and highlight ways to improve reporting.
Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient people, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices.
A new translation of the classic magical text from the original Latin*; Learn how medieval magicians conducted the rituals of angelic magic for quickly learning scholastic knowledge by means of prayers and figures*; Provides a complete translation of Ars Notoria, both the short and long versions based on Julien Veronese's critical Latin edition*; Includes the first translation of The Work of Works (Opus Operum), The Short Art (Ars Brevis), the abridged version attributed to Thomas of Toledo, and The Pauline Art (Ars Paulina)*; Presents all of the original figures (notae), essential for inspection during ritualThe magical treatise Ars Notoria offers a secret account of how King Solomon gained his famed wisdom and learning through sacred magic, revealed to him by the angel Pamphilius, thereby expanding upon the biblical narrative of Solomon's vision from God.
**Business Book Awards 2024: Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Book of the Year** **The People's Book Prize 2023/24 Shortlisted Title** There's one group consistently ignored in most companies' diversity strategies, but which could be your business's secret weapon.
In einer Welt, die von Gewohnheiten und vorgefertigten Denkmustern geprägt ist, wagt ›Die Erfindung einer anderen Welt‹ einen mutigen Schritt hinaus in das Unbekannte.
La Vedânta Advaita es una ancestral filosofía mística de la India, la cual nos enseña que el universo y todos los seres que lo habitan son —en su más íntima Esencia—, divinos y eternos, y que la meta real del ser humano en este mundo es realizar la absoluta y maravillosa identidad entre el Alma y Dios.
This highly innovative work on poetic influence among women writers focuses on the relationship between modernist poet Elizabeth Bishop and her mentor Marianne Moore.
El Gran Sello de Estados Unidos, en el que aparecen grabados una pirámide, un águila, frases en latín, etcétera, se reproduce también en los dos círculos del reverso de los billetes de un dólar, pero pocas personas saben qué significan esos símbolos.
Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.
All around the world, myths address questions that humans have always posed about their origins, their environments, their ultimate destinies, and the meanings of their lives.
A fascinating read for anyone from general readers to hardcore fans and scholars, this encyclopedia covers virtually every aspect of the zombie as cultural phenomenon, including film, literature, folklore, music, video games, and events.
This collection of folktales provides readers with an extensive overview of the breadth of Tibetan culture, revealing the character of the region and its people as well as their traditional customs and values.
Mystical Mushrooms defines the beauty of mushrooms byfocusing on their magical connections and symbolic meanings through folkloric tales and superstitions throughout the world.
Professor Holz hat sich in diesem Buch der Aufgabe gewidmet, die am weitesten verbreitete deutsche Sage des Mittelalters ihrer Entstehung und Weiterbildung nach zu schildern.
Tief in den Dschungeln Sri Lankas lebt die Furcht vor einem Dämon weiter: Mahasona – halb Mensch, halb Tier, Symbol für Tod, Krankheit und die dunklen Seiten des Menschseins.
Seit Jahrtausenden schwebt der Simurgh durch die Sphären persischer Mythen, Gedichte und spiritueller Überlieferungen – ein majestätischer Vogel, Symbol für Weisheit, Heilung und die Einheit aller Dinge.
In den geheimen Tiefen der arabischen Mystik verbirgt sich eine der mächtigsten und zugleich gefährlichsten magischen Praktiken: die Kunst der arabischen Schattenmagie.
