Novedades

How did woman come to be the underside and negation of modernity’s ideals of progress, reason, and enlightenment? This quick immersion searches back in time and forward into the present to explore the conundrum: which came first, women’s oppression or the metaphysical and debilitating notions of who and what women are, namely passive, emotional, weak, and irrational. Drawing on psychoanalysis and contemporary theory, this book explores how these notions can be overcome and how women can find and realize their own desire. ENDORSEMENTS Noelle McAfee’s quick immersion is of tremendous ...

"Perseverance is the key to achieving success in life. It is the ability to push through challenges and setbacks, to persist in the face of adversity and to never give up on our dreams. This book will take you on a journey of discovery, showing you how to develop the mindset, strategies, and tactics needed to persevere in the face of any obstacle. From understanding the science of perseverance, to learning how to stay motivated, to discovering the importance of positive thinking and mindfulness, this book will empower you with the tools you need to achieve your goals and live your best life...

In this enlightening book, anthropologist Manvir Singh offers a new explanation for one of the most misunderstood religious traditions. Travelling from Indonesia to the Amazon, living with shamans and observing music, drug use and indigenous curing ceremonies, he journeys into the origins of shamanism. Fundamentally, shamans are specialists who use altered states to engage with unseen realities and provide services like healing and divination. As Singh shows, shamanism’s ubiquity stems from its psychological resonance.