Author: Mercedes Lopez-Tomlinson Publisher: ISBN: 9781906393267 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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Vanuatu is a country in the South Pacific between Australia and Fiji. It has preserved traditions passed from generations for thousands of years.The author describes her experiences and the extraordinary people she met during her years in Vanuatu and also talks about the traditions of more than three thousand years.
Author: Mercedes López-Tomlinson Publisher: ISBN: 9781906393069 Category : Travel Languages : es Pages : 0
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Vanuatu es un país formado por 83 islas en el Pacífico Sur, situadas entre Australia y Fiji. Su historia es milenaria y es de los pocos lugares del mundo que ha preservado tradiciones pasadas de generación en generación por miles de años. En este libro la autora nos describe no sólo sus experiencias y la gente que conoció durante los cuatro años que vivió en Vanuatu, sino que escribe acerca de una cultura y unas tradiciones que persisten desde hace más de tres mil años. Volcanes activos, saltos con lianas de orígen milenario que preceden al salto bunji, danzas y rituales de otra época, supersticiones y magia, canibalismo... El libro nos transporta a una época de hace muchísimos años a través de historias recientes y nos acerca a la esencia del alma melanesia, tan actual como eterna. El significado de Vanuatu es "Nuestra tierra eterna" y los ni-Vanuatu se consideran meros guardianes de la tierra que deben pasar intacta a las generaciones venideras.
Author: Festus K. Akinnifesi Publisher: CABI ISBN: 1845931106 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 458
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This book comprises 5 parts and 21 chapters discussing the domestication of indigenous fruit trees in Africa, Oceania, Latin America and Asia; and describes the biophysical and socio-economic aspects of Miombo fruit trees.
Author: Annie Walter Publisher: IRD Editions ISBN: 9781863204705 Category : Agriculture Languages : en Pages : 336
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Gardens of Oceania summarises available knowledge about numerous food plants with commercial potential, in order to assure the development of an agriculture that can produce a sufficient amount to cope with a formidable population growth while at the same time preserving the Vanuatu environment.
Author: Georgie Rogers Publisher: Richards Education ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 83
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Embark on a flavorful journey with Coffee Culture Tour: Discovering the World's Best Brews. This comprehensive guide takes you through the rich and diverse world of coffee, exploring its origins, unique brewing methods, and vibrant cultures across the globe. From the coffee farms of Ethiopia and Colombia to the cafés of Italy and Japan, this book delves into the heart of coffee culture, offering insights into the history, traditions, and innovations that define the world's favorite beverage. Perfect for both coffee aficionados and curious beginners, Coffee Culture Tour provides everything you need to appreciate and enjoy coffee like never before. Discover the stories behind the beans, learn about different brewing techniques, and find out how to create your own perfect cup. Whether you're sipping an espresso in a bustling café or brewing a single-origin coffee at home, this book is your ultimate companion to the world of coffee.
Author: John Lynch Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 0824842588 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 380
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Almost one-quarter of the world's languages are (or were) spoken in the Pacific, making it linguistically the most complex region in the world. Although numerous technical books on groups of Pacific or Australian languages have been published, and descriptions of individual languages are available, until now there has been no single book that attempts a wide regional coverage for a general audience. Pacific Languages introduces readers to the grammatical features of Oceanic, Papuan, and Australian languages as well as to the semantic structures of these languages. For readers without a formal linguistic background, a brief introduction to descriptive linguistics is provided. In addition to describing the structure of Pacific languages, this volume places them in their historical and geographical context, discusses the linguistic evidence for the settlement of the Pacific, and speculates on the reason for the region's many languages. It devotes considerable attention to the effects of contact between speakers of different languages and to the development of pidgin and creole languages in the Pacific. Throughout, technical language is kept to a minimum without oversimplifying the concepts or the issues involved. A glossary of technical terms, maps, and diagrams help identify a language geographically or genetically; reading lists and a language index guide the researcher interested in a particular language or group to other sources of information. Here at last is a clear and straightforward overview of Pacific languages for linguists and anyone interested in the history of sociology of the Pacific.
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood Publisher: New World Library ISBN: 1608684261 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 713
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Looking for books on essential oils? Completely updated essential oils book: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy might be the best aromatherapy book available anywhere. And, it just got better! If you liked Modern Essentials, you’ll love this essential oils favorite: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded is a necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle. This new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments from Valerie Ann Worwood, a consultant and expert on the clinical uses of essential oils internationally. Explore the multitude of benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy: In her clear and positive voice, Worwood provides tools to address a variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. This aromatheraphy book also covers self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, care for the home and workplace, and applications for athletes, dancers, travelers, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, plus profiles of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. An essential oils book classic for 25 years: Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.
Author: Elise Vernon Pearlstine Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030024696X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 273
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A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator "An evocative journey that awakens one's curiosity to an oft-forgotten sense."--Dana Dunham, Scientific American Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.
Author: K. Husnu Can Baser Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466590475 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 1113
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The second edition of Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications provides a much-needed compilation of information related to the development, use, and marketing of essential oils. It focuses particularly on the chemistry, pharmacology, and biological activities of essential oils, with contributions from a worldwide group of
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