For thousands of years, Native American tradition has taught that we all carry within us an ancient blessing, a spirit clan that connects us to the earth. Our spirit clan may be an animal, or a plant, a stone, or some special object that has taken on spiritual power. Your clan is a reservoir of powerful energy.It helps carry you through troubled times and protects you from danger. The wisdom of their teachings shows the way to true peace and prosperity and to live in harmony with all that ...

In 1528, Pánfilo de Narváez, a smart and courageous - but reckless - Spanish conquistador, landed near Tampa Bay and took 300 of his men on a quest to find gold. They disappeared. Eight years later, three Spaniards and one African appeared 1,500 miles away at a remote slaving camp on Mexico's Pacific coast, at the head of a throng of hundreds of native Americans. These four strange men claimed they were members of the long-lost Narváez Expedition. The natives following them claimed they we...

Durante miles de años, la tradición de los nativos americanos nos ha enseñado que todos somos portadores de una antigua bendición: un clan espiritual que nos conecta con la tierra. Nuestro clan espiritual puede estar representado por un animal, una planta, una piedra o algún objeto especial que haya adquirido poder espiritual. Tu clan es, para ti, una reserva de poderosa energía, una ayuda en tiempos difíciles y una protección ante los peligros.La sabiduría de los ...

What if human history is a lie?For millennia, the ultimate question of divine origins has evolved from ancient mythology into a complex, globally recognized alternative history. This explosive synthesis deconstructs the hypothesis that certain elite lineages are the direct descendants of ancient extraterrestrial or angelic progenitors-the Anunnaki and the Nephilim-who genetically engineered humanity as a subordinate race.Trace the forbidden...

Early humans recognized a profound and spiritual kinship with other species. Hunters gave thanks and even apologies to their prey. And when shamans made their inner journeys between human and spirit realms to bring back healing wisdom they applied on behalf of the tribe, animals often served as their guides and their companions. In more recent times the idea of the animal daemon has been popularized by Philip Pullman in his internationally bestselling trilogy of novels, His Dark Materials....

A fuzzy, green creature is spotted dancing with fans on top of the Philadelphia Phillies’ dugout. Crew members chase after a wacky chicken on the San Diego Padres’ field. A mischievous seal is caught trying to steal the San Francisco Giants’ home plate—literally! Baseball fans love to watch and applaud the playful antics of colorful mascots. Join the fun and learn all about the wackiest baseball mascots!

In the Anaheim Ducks’ home arena, a big duck with a special hockey mask drops from the rafters to the ice. A big, fluffy moose with huge antlers pumps up the crowd at the Winnipeg Jets’ arena. A huge purple octopus drops to the ice at the Detroit Red Wings’ rink to strike fear into the opposition. Hockey fans love the pranks and stunts of these and many other colorful mascots. Join the party and learn all about the weirdest hockey mascots!

On opening night, a green dragon flies down to the Orlando Magic’s court on a zip line. At the Phoenix Suns’ arena, a goofy gorilla leaps off a trampoline and slams a big-time dunk. On the Chicago Bulls’ court, a fuzzy red bull shoots T-shirts into the crowd. Basketball fans love to laugh and cheer at the shenanigans of these and many other colorful mascots. Have a blast learning about the zaniest basketball mascots!

In the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium, the crowd cheers a cowboy with a huge hat who roars onto the field on a four-wheeler. In Kansas City, a big, furry wolf breaks into a rowdy dance the Chiefs’ stadium. In the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ stadium, a fearsome pirate stalks the sidelines as if he’s protecting the home team’s turf. Football fans enjoy the goofy antics of these and many other colorful mascots. Have a good laugh while learning about the funniest football mascots!

Em uma época de incríveis descobertas científicas e desenvolvimento tecnológico, o homem continua perdido, à procura de um sentido para sua existência. Cartas xamânicas, de Jamie Sams e David Carson, revela como o conhecimento dos índios americanos indica um caminho para a cura e a plenitude. Os autores, iniciados no xamanismo, associam padrões de comportamento dos animais às lições de vida, que ajudam o ser humano a tornar-se mais intuitivo e ligado à natureza.Cartas ...

This book combines a new English translation of La Relacion (“The Account”) by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca with the translator’s analysis and commentary.La Relacion is Cabeza de Vaca’s first-hand account of the Narvaez Expedition – Spain’s failed attempt to colonize Florida in 1528. It tells the story of the first non-indigenous people to visit a large part of the present-day United States and Mexico and documents their first contacts with a number of pre-Columbian...

Professional Risk and Working with People provides advice on assessing and managing risks for all those employed to take risks with or on behalf of other people.The authors explore issues of risk assessment and management that provides readers with a broad knowledge of risk practices that can be applied across a range of disciplines. They detail the benefits of risk as well as the potential harm and explain relevant legislation and concepts of negligence in clear and accessible lan...