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El primer llibre de Carles Tamayo, el creador de Cómo cazar a un monstruo, premi Ondas al millor documental. De quina manera una persona corrent com tu o com jo acaba atrapada en una secta autodestructiva sense adonar-se'n? Aquest llibre no es narra des de la distancia, sino des de dins. Carles Tamayo, periodista i investigador especialista a ficar-se on no el demanen, explica en primera persona la seva immersio en l'univers de les sectes New Age, aquelles que fan servir drogues com l'ayahuasca per atreure els seus seguidors i els sedueixen amb falsos pretextos terapeutics. Son espais que prometen guaricions, expansio de la consciencia i creixement espiritual, pero que amaguen una realitat molt mes fosca: dinamiques de control, abus emocional i un model de negoci disfressat d'il·luminacio. La investigacio, basada en un treball de camp exhaustiu, esta narrada amb el to critic, directe i ironic caracteristic de Carles Tamayo, en que l'angoixa d'una missio tan arriscada es barreja amb la proximitat d'un blog confessional. El deu al·lucinogen es molt mes que una experiencia personal: es un manual per detectar les trampes d'un nou esoterisme que, disfressat de ciencia i espiritualitat, arrossega persones vulnerables que busquen respostes, consol o simplement un cami per donar sentit a la seva vida.

Aquesta obra presenta tota la riquesa de l''univers de la mitologia catalana (rondallari, llegendari, cançoner, tradicions, costumari...), amb aspectes tan diversos com els mesos de l''any, les festes, l''aigua, les herbes, els minerals, els herois, els bandolers, les bruixes, el foc, les muntanyes, les danses, els oficis, els menjars, els mals, els remeis, el diable, els astres, els encenteris, les formules magiques, etc. Es a dir, l''ample i divers camp de les creences, accions i ritus que constitueixen la visio mitica del mon i de la vida propia dels catalans.

La narració oral tradicional de sa Pobla, recollida i comentada per l’experta en rondallística Caterina Valriu, guanyadora del Premi Alexandre Ballester d’assaig. XXIV Premi Alexandre Ballester d’as

Perfect for fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures or anyone who enjoyed My Octopus Teacher this little book offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most distinctive animals on the planet Did you know an octopus can fit through a gap as small as a penny but some can grow longer than a bus Or that some species pack enough poison to kill humans within minutes Or that they can problem solve navigate mazes and open locks and that they can even have a favourite toy With their remarkable behaviours and unique anatomy it s hardly surprising that octopuses have captivated our imagination for centuries But there is so much more to this misunderstood and spellbinding creature Unravel the secrets of this astonishing animal and explore its mystifying world with The Little Book of the Octopus With this book you will discover how octopuses utilize their three hearts and blue blood how their highly developed nervous system endows them with extraordinary intelligence how they regenerate their limbs and so much more Learn about the rich folklore and myths that surround them from ancient maritime legends to symbolic meanings across cultures and journey through their diverse habitats and history Whether you re a marine biology enthusiast or just curious about these

From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders and disasters of the natural worldMythopedia is a fun fact filled A Z treasury of myths inspired by natural events Bringing together fifty legends from antiquity to the present this delightfully entertaining book takes you around the world to explore sunken kingdoms and lost cities accursed mountains and treacherous terrains and lethal lakes and singing sand dunes explaining the historical background and latest science underlying each tale As soon as humans invented language they told stories to explain mysterious things they observed around them on land in the seas and in the skies Even though these tales are expressed in poetic or supernatural language they contain surprisingly accurate insights and even eyewitness descriptions of catastrophic events millennia ago Drawing on her unique insights as a pioneer in the exciting new field of geomythology Adrienne Mayor describes how cultural memories of tsunamis volcanic disasters and other massive geological events can reach back thousands of years as the stories were preserved elaborated told and retold across generations She shows how geomythology is expanding our unde

Full of facts lists information folklore and history all about trees

Whether you have a lifelong love of nature or you cannot identify whether something is an elder or an alder a daisy or a dandelion or a heron or a herring gull The Wonders of the Wild Places is the book for you From the mountains to the sea woodland to farmland heaths and riversides we have many habitats in the United Kingdom and The Wonders of the Wild Places provides information about some of the many species which inhabit these habitats It is packed with interesting facts about nature designed to encourage you to go out and about and enjoy the wonders of the wild places If you have ever wondered how birds migrate or which invertebrate has the largest brain The Wonders of the Wild Places provides the answers and many more It covers many subjects from folklore to language social history to the latest science The Wonders of the Wild Places also explains the current threats to the natural world and provides details of what is being done to protect nature and also has suggestions of how individuals can help nature from cleaning up your nearest beach to building a bug hotel After reading The Wonders of the Wild Places you will never see the natural world in the same way again

Connect with nature s sacred roots with this enchanting exploration of the magick and mysticism of trees Their stories are written in folklore they are revered across cultures and they stand as powerful sources of ancient magick trees have always been a source of fascination to humans Uncover the secrets of the forest with this bewitching guide to tree legends symbols and spells Delve into mystical beliefs discover tree mythologies and read about tree spirits as you move through this captivating little book Every turn of the page will enrich your bond with the natural world The Little Book of Trees is a comprehensive guide to help you deepen your connection with arboreal deities honour ancient traditions understand the role of trees in various cultures and practise magickal rituals Inside you will find Tales of trees in folklore Ancient tree mythologies Tree symbols and their meanings The role of trees in magick A selection of tree spells And much more Let your spiritual journey take root as you delve into the magickal world of trees

L’Ossa d’Ordino, altrament dita l’última Ossa d’Ordino és una farsa burlesca, l’única representació que es fa fora del calendari de Carnaval. Ordino celebra la seva festa de l’Ossa a principis de des

Un libro con quince "neoleyendas" ilustradas. Leyendas recién inventadas de un mundo fabuloso y legendario que no es exclusivo de los más pequeños.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR From the creator of Floriography and the Woodland Wardens Oracle Deck comes this beautifully illustrated exploration of the folklore mythology and history surrounding our favorite winged companions Birds have inspired us since the dawn of time their elegance in flight captivating colors and delicate mannerisms spark hope joy and delight Cultures around the world have historically looked to birds as sacred messengers intermediaries between earth and sky including them in myths and legends and using them to teach moral lessons and historical truths In Jessica Roux s Ornithography each of 100 entries focuses on one bird species featuring a full page color illustration in her detailed darkly romantic style and the lore behind each bird The perfect gift for birdwatchers gardeners and history buffs as well as all readers who appreciate nature mythology and art Ornithography is as intriguing and playful as the feathered muses that fill its pages

The Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing DAILY TELEGRAPH A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest and a fascinating look at how fossils folklore and biodiversity converge A tale of exciting scientific discovery The Tomb of the Mili Mongga tells the story of Samuel Turvey s expeditions to the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia While there he discovers an entire recently extinct mammal fauna from the island s fossil record revealing how islands support some of the world s most remarkable biodiversity and why many of these unique endemic species are threatened with extinction or have already been lost But as the story unfolds an unexpected narrative emerges Sumba s Indigenous communities tell of a mysterious wildman called the mili mongga a giant yeti like beast that supposedly lives in the island s remote forests What is behind the stories of the mili mongga Is there a link between this enigmatic entity and the fossils that Sam is looking for And what did he discover when he finally found the tomb of a mili mongga Combining evolution anthropology travel writing and cryptozoology The Tomb of the Mili Mongga explores the relationship between biodiversity and cult

Rebel Folklore gathers 50 of the darkest and most complicated folktale characters from around the world showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories Folktales were humble stories passed down generations by those on the fringes of society women peasants outcast groups Across the world these ancient stories are filled with strange characters complicated figures who hold up a mirror to the world that dreamt them up From outspoken women cast as witches to anti authority figures denounced as criminals flawed heroes to relatable villains Rebel Folklore celebrates 50 of these misfits and what they mean for us today Whether it s Muma Padurii the Romanian forest witch who terrorizes trespassers to protect the environment the Churel who stalks unfaithful men on her backwards feet or Robin Hood everyone s favourite lawless activist we can learn a lot from the rebels of days gone by how to speak out embrace our flaws and be unashamedly ourselves even if that means being a cannibalistic swamp witch

Esti llibru oufrez una pequeña antoloxía de la tradición oral de Llión, conformada por cuentos, liendas, refranes, cantares ou cousillinas que foron cantaos, narraos ou recitaos en diferentes varied