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"This work transcends the two-dimensional studies of conventional ethnography. Dean provides a comprehensive vision of the Urarina, making and remaking themselves in the complex history and multiethnic society of lowland Peru."--Richard K. Reed, Trinity University

The Urarina are an indigenous group found in the Peruvian lowlands. Seemingly isolated, they actually have a long history of engaging in networks of trade with outside groups, argues Bartholomew Dean in this first ever ethnography of the group.
Dean describes the surroundings and circumstances under which the Urarina...

The Igbo people in Nigeria continue to make some movements toward Christianity, but many fail to practice the faith properly. Tribal traditions and old beliefs continue to be mixed with Christian concepts. By exploring the problem from a psychological and pastoral perspective, author Bartholomew N. Okere seeks to discover ways to advance the Christian faith.

Okere, an ordained Catholic priest, asks serious questions about the nature of religion: - Can someone believe in a supernatural being without any proof that the being is affecting his life?

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Neither a debunking book nor one written for the "true believer" in the paranormal, "American Hauntings" objectively scrutinizes the historic evidence behind such hugely popular films as "The Exorcist," "The Amityville Horror," "An American Haunting," "The Conjuring," and "The Haunting in Connecticut" to ascertain the accuracy of these entertainment depictions of "true life" hauntings. The authors then compare these popular culture accounts against the alleged real-life encounters and impartially weigh the evidence to assess whether each incident actually took place.

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This book describes and explains Schauberger's insights in contemporary, accessible language. His remarkable discoveries--which address issues such as sick water, ailing forests, climate change, and, most important, renewable energy--have dramatic implications for how we should work with...

This book provides a complete examination of federal policy decisions regarding the United States aviation security, placing it in the overall context of a comprehensive homeland security policy. With a historical overview of terrorist threats including 9-11, the text discusses the U.S. strategy in the context of risk management, addressing both human factors and technical challenges. The author also explores the ongoing policy challenges of identifying and applying effective security measures in the air cargo and general aviation sectors, highlighting their unique characteristic and...