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Mortal Rituals

What the Story of the Andes Survivors Tells Us About Human Evolution

By: Matt J. Rossano

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Mortal Rituals

What the Story of the Andes Survivors Tells Us About Human Evolution

By: Matt J. Rossano

A psychology professor examines what the survivors of the airplane crash hailed “The Miracle of the Andes” can show us about human evolution. On December 21, 1972, sixteen young survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 were rescued after spending ten weeks stranded at the crash site of their plane, high in the remote Andes Mountains. The incident made international headlines and spawned several best-selling books, fueled partly by the fact that the young men had resorted to cannibalism to survive. Matt Rossano examines this story from an evolutionary perspective, weaving together findings and ideas from anthropology, psychology, religion, and cognitive science. During their ordeal, these young men broke “civilized” taboos to fend off starvation and abandoned “civilized” modes of thinking to maintain social unity and individual sanity. Through the power of ritual, the survivors were able to endure severe emotional and physical hardship. Rossano ties their story to our story, seeing in the mortal rituals of this struggle for survival a reflection of what it means to be human. “[Rossano’s] narrative describes a “microcosm of human evolution,” and I think this book will grab the interest of many readers―students as well as the general public―as it teaches essential facts about the way Homo sapiens evolved.”—David Hicks, Stony Brook University and Clare College, Cambridge University “[Rossano] masterfully weaves a moving contemporary drama with a compelling account of the evolutionary history of ritual and religion. An impressive accomplishment and a truly captivating read from start to finish.”—Richard Sosis, University of Connecticut, cofounder and coeditor of Religion, Brain, & Behavior

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Columbia University Press

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0231535465

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9780231535465

The Missing Semester

Your Financial Choices Have Consequences. Willyou Choose Wisely?

By: Gene Natali,Matt Kabala

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The Missing Semester

Your Financial Choices Have Consequences. Willyou Choose Wisely?

By: Gene Natali,Matt Kabala

Choices we make every day have financial consequences--in some cases, BIG financial consequences. Understanding the critical decisions requires understanding their long-term effects. The missing semester provides a short course on the essentials for making wise financial decisions and gaining financial freedom."--P. [4] of cover.

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0985531592

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9780985531591

The Essential Kabbalah

The Heart of Jewish Mysticism

By: Daniel C. Matt

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The Essential Kabbalah

The Heart of Jewish Mysticism

By: Daniel C. Matt

A translation of the Kabbalah for the layperson includes a compact presentation of each primary text and features a practical analysis and vital historical information that offer insight into the various aspects of Jewish mysticism.

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757

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Harper Collins

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0062048139

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9780062048134

The List: 1225 Evergreen Land

By: Gene Natali,Matt Kabala

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The List: 1225 Evergreen Land

By: Gene Natali,Matt Kabala

Every year Molly visits her Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. This year a surprise waits for her in the attic of her grandparent's home at 1225 Evergreen Lane. An old leather-bound book, a bright red coat with furry white cuffs, and a secret that has never been shared, . . . until now. Molly is old enough to be in on the secret, and Grandpa needs her help this Christmas. When Molly falls asleep during one of Grandpa's stories, her eyes open to a magical world. Santa needs one more reindeer to join his sleigh's team. He and the elves want a young reindeer named Socks, but she is afraid to fly. And time is running out. Join Molly and Socks as they learn to believe in themselves. Their friendship helps each be brave when it matters most. But can they save Christmas? And when Molly wakes in her grandfather's arms, was any of it real?

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0985531541

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9780985531546

Meditation from the Heart of Judaism

Today's Teachers Share Their Practices, Techniques, and Faith

By: Avram Davis

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Meditation from the Heart of Judaism

Today's Teachers Share Their Practices, Techniques, and Faith

By: Avram Davis

Techniques explained by the masters—for today’s spiritual seeker Meditation is designed to give you direct access to the spiritual. Whether it’s through deep breathing during a busy day, listening to the quiet after turning off the car radio, chanting in prayer, or ten minutes of visualization exercises each morning, meditation takes many forms. But it is always a personal method of centering our spiritual self. Meditation has long been practiced in the Jewish community as a powerful tool to transcend words, personality, and ego and to directly experience the divine. Inspiring yet practical, this introduction to meditation from a Jewish perspective approaches it in a new and illuminating way: As it is personally practiced by today’s most experienced Jewish meditators from around the world. A “how to” guide for both beginning and experienced meditators, Meditation from the Heart of Judaism will help you start meditating or help you enhance your practice. Meditation is a Jewish spiritual resource for today that can benefit people of all faiths and backgrounds—and help us add spiritual energy to our lives. Contributors include:

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Turner Publishing Company

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1580236650

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9781580236652

Book's by Matt Kabala

Mortal Rituals

Mortal Rituals

The Missing Semester

The Missing Semester

The Essential Kabbalah

The Essential Kabbalah

The List: 1225 Evergreen Land

The List: 1225 Evergreen Land

Meditation from the Heart of Judaism

Meditation from the Heart of Judaism

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