David Abram

Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception.

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patters) that we have only lately come to think of as inanimate. How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity with the natural world? What will it take for us to recover a sustaining relation with the breathing earth?

In The Spell of the Sensuous David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand of magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of perception and excavates the sensual foundations of language, which--even at its most abstract--echoes the calls and cries of the earth. On every page of this lyrical work, Abram weaves his arguments with a passion, a precision, and an intellectual daring that recall such writers as Loren Eisleley, Annie Dillard, and Barry Lopez.

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

The Spell of the Sensuous

The award-winning author of The Spell of the Sensuous presents a cautionary assessment of human involvement in the natural world that celebrates nature's sensuous qualities while revealing how consciousness is a ubiquitous part of the biosphere.

An Earthly Cosmology

Becoming Animal

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO MELBOURNE is the essential pocket guide to the city, featuring: Lively accounts of every sight, from bohemian Fitzroy and seaside St Kilda to the Victorian architecture of Collins Street. Insider's reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Excursions to the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley and the gold-rush town of Ballarat. Full colour maps with grid references for every attraction and recommendation.

The Rough Guide

Nick Edwards

Daniel Jacobs

Gavin Thomas

Mike Ford

Devdan Sen

Daniel Stables

Indien ist kein Land, es ist ein eigener Kontinent. Zwischen den eisigen Gipfeln des Himalaya und der üppigen Tropenlandschaft Keralas erstreckt sich eine solch unglaubliche Vielfalt an Landschaften, Kulturen und Völkern, dass selbst Reisende mit viel Zeit und Geduld den Überblick verlieren. Alle großen Weltreligionen, unterschiedlichste soziale Schichten, verschiedenste Ethnien und Sprachen, uralte Traditionen und modernste Technik - in Indien existiert alles nebeneinander und miteinander. Dieses Buch weist Wege durch das Land, es hilft bei der Suche, bei der Orientierung, auch beim täglichen Kampf mit komplizierten Verhältnissen. Es führt zu den touristischen Highlights, aber es verschweigt nicht die Probleme. Es will helfen, sich auf Indien einzulassen und dabei unschätzbare Erfahrungen zu machen. Dieses E-Book basiert auf: 5. Printauflage 2014 Unser Special-Tipp: Erstellen Sie Ihren persönlichen Reiseplan durch das Setzen von Lesezeichen und Ergänzen von Notizen. ... und durchsuchen Sie das E-Book in sekundenschnelle mit der praktischen Volltextsuche! Bitte beachten Sie: Nicht alle Lesegeräte unterstützen sämtliche der praktischen Zusatzfunktionen unserer E-Book- Reiseführer gleichermaßen. Wir bitten Sie, dies vor dem Kauf zu berücksichtigen.

Stefan Loose Reiseführer Indien

The Rough Guide to Franceis the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions. Full-colour features explore the very best French wines and cheeses, as well as France's key walking regions and routes, while an extensive language section will get you started on all the most important French phrases and vocabulary. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, while relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and shops in France for all budgets. You'll find expert tips on exploring the country's varied landscapes, from the slopes of the Alps to the vibrant metropolis of Paris; and authoritative background on France's history, wildlife and food. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of France, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to Franceyour ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to France.

The Rough Guide to France

Rough Guides (Firm)

The guide to India is a useful handbook to an extraordinary country. The introductory colour section includes photography of the country's many highlights in the 42 Things Not To Miss section, from boating on the backwaters of Kerala to taking in a cricket match at the Oval Maiden in Mumbai. It provides comprehensive accounts of every attraction from the vibrant cities and elaborate temples to Himalayan peaks and palm-fringed beaches. There is also practical advice on activities as diverse as camel trekking in the Rajasthan desert, rafting on the Indus and hiking through the lunar landscapes of Ladakh. The listings sections provide hundreds of insider reviews of the best hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, shops and museums in every city and village. The authors also give an informed insight into India's history, politics, religion, music and cinema, providing a valuable context to the reader's trip.

The Rough Guide to India

Shafik Meghji

More a continent than a county, India is an overload for the senses. From the Himalayan peaks of Sikkim to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the desert forts of Rajasthan to the mangroves of West Bengal, India's breathtaking diversity of landscapes is matched only by its range of cultures, cuisines, religions and languages. The new, full-colour Rough Guide to India gives you the lowdown on this beguiling country, whether you want to hang out in hyper-modern cities or explore thousand-year-old temples, track tigers through the forest or take part in age-old festivals, get a taste of the Raj or watch a cricket match. And easy-to-use maps, reliable transport advice, and expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to India. Now available in ePub format.

Rough Guides har eksistert i mer enn 30 år og er kanskje verdens mest populære reisehåndbokserie. Guidene gir informasjon om stedets kultur, historie og severdigheter. De er kjent for å gi detaljerte opplysninger om overnatting, restauranter, sport og aktiviteter - også for lavere reisebudsjetter.

Corsica

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO INDIA is the complete handbook to this vast country, with more practical and cultural information than any other guide. Features include:

India

Scotland

From cosmopolitan Paris to the sunny Cote d'Azur, from historical Normandy to the rocky Pyrenes, this new edition updates the best of towns, attractions, and landscapes of every region. 100 maps. of color photos.

Der Süden Indiens besticht durch seine Palmenstrände, Tempelstädte, seine mit Teeplantagen bedeckten Hügel und üppigen Wälder. Wer die Lagunen Keralas auf Wasserwegen durchquert und in einem guten Strandrestaurant frischen Fisch gegessen hat, wird von Indiens Süden garantiert in den Bann gezogen. Ungeachtet vereinzelter Kastenunruhen vergangener Jahre bleibt Südindien eines der entspanntesten und am problemlosesten zu bereisenden Reiseziele Asiens. Abgesehen von den abgeschiedensten Gegenden gibt es jede Menge Unterkünfte, die sauber und für westliche Maßstäbe billig sind, und in der Regel klappt es auch mit dem Transport, auch wenn die bloße Größe und die geografischen Hürden des Südens lange Fahrtzeiten bedeuten können. Das Stefan Loose Travel Handbuch "Indien - Der Süden" ist ein umfassender Reisebegleiter für Individualreisende. Das Buch gibt wertvolle Tipps zur Vorbereitung auf die Reise, von der Gesundheitsvorsorge über die Anreise bis zu Adressen von Yogaschulen und Ashrams, und führt in die indische Kultur und Geschichte ein, wobei auch Themen wie Umweltprobleme und die Situation der Frauen zur Sprache kommen. Zudem liefert dieser Indien- Reiseführer detaillierte Karten und umfangreiche Tipps zu Unterkünften, Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Transportverbindungen. Das umfassende Glossar und der Sprachführer im Anhang sind hilfreiche Begleiter auf der Reise, und zahlreiche Literaturtipps regen dazu an, sich weiter mit dieser faszinierenden Kultur zu beschäftigen. Dieses E-Book basiert auf: 6. Printauflage 2014 Unser Special-Tipp: Erstellen Sie Ihren persönlichen Reiseplan durch das Setzen von Lesezeichen und Ergänzen von Notizen. ... und durchsuchen Sie das E-Book in sekundenschnelle mit der praktischen Volltextsuche! Bitte beachten Sie: Nicht alle Lesegeräte unterstützen sämtliche der praktischen Zusatzfunktionen unserer E-Book- Reiseführer gleichermaßen. Wir bitten Sie, dies vor dem Kauf zu berücksichtigen.

Stefan Loose Reiseführer Indien, Der Süden

Jiří Zemánek

Procitnutí do živé země

Here are up-to-the minute recommendations of the best places to stay, eat, and drink, in all budget ranges, throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. There are lively and unrivaled accounts of every type of attraction Great Britain has to offer. 72 maps. 16 pages of color photos.

Britain

Laura Sewall

The first definitive guide to the new field of ecopsychology explains how to expand and tranform the ways in which we view the natural world and describes how this new vision of nature can improve the way in which we relate to it. 12,500 first printing.

The Ecopsychology of Perception

Sight and Sensibility

The guide opens with a colour section introducing the region's highlights with some photography and essential information on the region's diverse attractions, from enjoying an Ayurvedic massage to exploring the ruins at Hampi. It offers comprehensive and practical advice on everything from finding the best places to stay and the most comfortable means of transport, to spotting elephants in the Cardamon Hills and negotiating Mumbai. It also provides an informative insight into South India's history, religions, architecture, music and dance. There are also maps and plans for every region and town.

The Rough Guide to South India

Im Bann der sinnlichen Natur : die Kunst der Wahrnehmung und die mehr-als-menschliche Welt

Andy Fisher

Expanded new edition of a classic examination of the psychological roots of our ecological crisis.

David Abram

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