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Ritual : how seemingly senseless acts make life worth living / by Xygalatas, Dēmētrēs,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'Ritual', a pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual - showing how and why our most irrational behaviours are a key driver of our success. Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important.
Subjects: Rites and ceremonies.; Ritual.;
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One drum : stories and ceremonies for a planet / by Wagamese, Richard,author.;
Fans of Richard Wagamese's writing will be heartened by the news that the bestselling author left behind a manuscript he'd been working on until shortly before his death in 2017. One Drum welcomes readers to unite in ceremony to heal themselves and bring harmony to their lives and communities. In One Drum, Wagamese wrote, "I am not a shaman. Nor am I an elder, a pipe carrier, or a celebrated traditionalist. I am merely one who has trudged the same path many of this human family has-- the path of the seeker, called forward by a yearning I have not always understood." One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect and courage, the volume contains simple ceremonies that anyone anywhere can do, alone or in a group, to foster harmony and connection. Wagamese believed that there is a shaman in each of us, and we are all teachers and in the world of the spirit there is no right way or wrong way. Writing of neglect, abuse and loss of identity, Wagamese recalled living on the street, going to jail, drinking too much, feeling rootless and afraid, and then the feeling of hope he gained from connecting with the spiritual ways of his people. He expressed the belief that ceremony has the power to unify and to heal for people of all backgrounds. "When that happens," he wrote, "we truly become one song and one drum beating together in a common purpose-- and we are on the path to being healed.".
Subjects: Healing.; Indians of North America; Ojibwa Indians; Ojibwa philosophy.; Native peoples;
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The time of their lives [videorecording] / by Collins, Joan,1933-actor.; Collins, Pauline,1940-actor.; Nero, Franco,actor.; Goldby, Roger,screenwriter,film director.; TVA Films (Firm),film distributor.;
Joan Collins, Pauline Collins, Franco Nero.A former Hollywood star enlists the help of a new friend in order to journey from London to France for her ex-lover's funeral, with the various mishaps en route making the trip unforgettable.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Female friendship; Voyages and travels; Funeral rites and ceremonies;
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A Madea family funeral [videorecording] / by Areu, Ozzie,film producer.; Areu, Will,1974-film producer.; Davis, Cassi,1964-actor.; Lovely, Patrice,actor.; Payton, Ciera,actor.; Perry, Tyler,1963-film producer,screenwriter,film director,actor.; Smith, Khaneshia,actor.; Swinton, Mark E.,1968-film producer.; Tyson, Mike,1966-actor.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely, Mike Tyson, Ciera Payton, Khaneshia 'Kj' Smith.Tyler Perry revives his signature character, the tough and vindictive Madea Simmons, for her final film performance in this comedy to die for! Madea and her family head out to a family reunion, but the trip becomes a nightmare when the party suddenly turns into a funeral and threatens to reveal sordid family secrets. Only Madea can bring the entire family together and save the day in her own special way.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; African American families; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Family reunions;
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The green burial guidebook : everything you need to plan an affordable, environmentally friendly burial / by Fournier, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A funeral home director discusses the environmental impact of common burial practices and provides ecologically sound alternatives that minimize the use of chemicals and non-biodegradable materials; also covers the financial and legal aspects of green burial methods"--
Subjects: Environmental responsibility.; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Human ecology.; Natural burial;
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The other side of the door [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Botet, Javier,1977-; Callies, Sarah Wayne,1977-; Creran, Logan.; Malcolm, Jax.; Pillai, Suchitra.; Rosinsky, Sofia.; Sisto, Jeremy,1974-; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc,publisher.;
Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky, Javier Botet, Logan Creran, Jax Malcolm, Suchitra Pillai.A family lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. The inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye. She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds. But when she disobeys a sacred warning to never open that door, she upsets the balance between life and death.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc 50 GB Dual layer, AVC @ 30 MBPS (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1.
Subjects: Horror films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Mothers and sons; Resurrection; Sons; Supernatural; Rites and ceremonies;
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The work of the dead : a cultural history of mortal remains / by Laqueur, Thomas Walter.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Funeral rites and ceremonies; Death;
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Look around an Egyptian tomb : Liz Gogerly / by Gogerly, Liz.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.The tomb of Tutankhamun -- The hidden stairway -- The corridor beyond -- The antechamber -- The guardian statues -- The annex -- Items for the afterlife -- The burial chamber -- The sarcophagus and coffins -- The golden mask and mummy-- The treasury -- ThTour the tomb of Tutankhamun to discover how pharaohs were mummified, what artifacts mummies were buried with and the different chambers inside the tomb.
Subjects: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt; Tombs; Funeral rites and ceremonies;
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The gilded ones / by Forna, Namina.;
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Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Teenage girls; Rites and ceremonies; Women soldiers; Imaginary places;
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Kingdom of the mummies [videorecording] / by Hussein, Ramadan B.,on-screen participant.; National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Dr. Ramadan Hussein.A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein discovers a fully intact burial complex beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to reshape what we know about mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age of the pharaohs. Now the team has to investigate every mystery and decode every clue in the first Egyptian funeral parlor ever found.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Historical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Mummies; Funeral rites and ceremonies, Ancient; Excavations (Archaeology);
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