Phoolan Devi was born into a poor, low-caste family in Uttar Pradesh, living
in a world that gave more respect to a stray dog than to a woman. This is the
story of a life characterized by beatings, rapes and humiliation, and the
Bandit Queen's road to freedom.
Four women share their stories of spiritual and physical healing from breast cancer, challenging traditional language of "combat" with a new vocabulary of healing that combines relationship, integration, and spirit.
An essential resource for both professional organizers and citizen activists drawing on the experiences of groups involved in a wide range of issues. The authors provide a practical guide of strategies and techniques. "A very interesting work."--La Presse "A thoroughly readable and immensely useful work.... required reading for community activists."--Quill & Quire
Detailed cross-sections show a city from the Stone Age to the twentieth century, including the structures which are raised and torn down, the people who inhabit the city, and an accumulating underground collection of artifacts
Many people are gradually beginning to recognize Qigong as a unique way to stay in good health, drive away diseases and maintain longevity. When people are afflicted with diseases, and acupuncture and medicines fail to provide ideal treatment results, they often turn to Qigong therapies for help. The book, Practical Chinese Qigong for Home Health Care, with 130 illustrations, is compiled specifically for this purpose. It introduces 13 kinds of practical home health care Qigong and Qigong therapies for 68 common and/or unusual diseases. Also provided are examples of typical cases. In addition, this book provides information on Qigong massage for natural beauty. As the title suggests, it is a practical book on the use of Qigong for health care practised at home.