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How to Be Dead in a Year of Snakes

Author : Chris Tse
Publisher : Auckland University Press
ISBN 13 : 177558755X
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (755 download)

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Download or read book How to Be Dead in a Year of Snakes written by Chris Tse and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1905, white supremacist Lionel Terry murdered the Cantonese gold prospector Joe Kum Yung to draw attention to his crusade to rid New Zealand of Chinese and other east Asian immigrants. Author Chris Tse uses this story—and its reenactment for a documentary a hundred years later—to reflect on the experiences of Chinese migrants of the period, their wishes and hopes, their estrangement and alienation, their ghostly reverberation through a white-majority culture. Along the way readers visit the gold fields of the south; a shipwreck in the Hokianga that left the spirits of 500 Chinese gold miners in an unmemorialized limbo for a hundred years; and the streets of Newtown, Wellington, where Lionel Terry went out one night "looking for a Chinaman." Chris Tse's flickering use of imagery, resonant language, and flexible pronouns are particularly suited to the historic events he describes and the viewpoints he shifts through. How to be Dead in a Year of Snakes is a welcome poetic addition to New Zealand literature.

When We Die

Author : Prof. Cedric Mims
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466883855
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book When We Die written by Prof. Cedric Mims and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unusually comprehensive study of death as both a social and scientific phenomenon, When We Die is as frank as it is informed. This far-reaching discussion considers mortality from the personal and the universal perspective, generously citing past and present poets and physicians from a diverse and telling range of traditions. Mims, who for two decades served as Professor of Microbiology at London's Guys Hospital, brings a humane, inquisitive, and learned sensibility to his topic. "This book is a light-hearted but wide-ranging survey of death, the causes of death, and the disposal of corpses," writes Mims. "It tells why we die and how we die, and what happens to the dead body and its bits and pieces. It describes the ways corpses are dealt with in different religions and in different parts of the world; the methods for preserving bodies; and the ways—fascinating in their diversity—in which corpses or parts of corpses are used and abused." The volume also explores such crucial death-based notions as the afterlife, the soul, and the prospect of immortality. By way of the book's main focus, Mims continues: "We should take a more matter-of-fact view of death (and) accept it and talk about it more than we do—as we have done with the once taboo subject of sex." This is a work that any student of social anthropology will find equally enlightening and essential.

Secrets of Snakes

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623497981
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Snakes written by David A. Steen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

To Amend Title 18, United States Code, to Include Constrictor Snakes of the Species Python Genera as an Injurious Animal

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book To Amend Title 18, United States Code, to Include Constrictor Snakes of the Species Python Genera as an Injurious Animal written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Epworth Herald

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1378 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Epworth Herald written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Australia's Dangerous Snakes

Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 064310674X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Australia's Dangerous Snakes written by Peter Mirtschin and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Hognose Snakes

Author : Adele Richardson
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780736821360
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book Hognose Snakes written by Adele Richardson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical features, habitat, hunting, and mating methods of hognose snakes.

The Thanatophidia of India

Author : Sir Joseph Fayrer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Thanatophidia of India written by Sir Joseph Fayrer and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Snakes

Author : John Netherton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610605052
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Snakes written by John Netherton and published by . This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voyageur Naturally is your one-stop resource for books about nature and country sports. We have one of the largest selections available for both adult and young adult and readers. Zoos and aquariums, natural history museums, gift shops, sporting book retailers, and other booksellers all appreciate the depth and quality of our series and our commitment to providing up-to-date information from leading naturalists and scientists.

The Journal of the Polynesian Society

Author : Polynesian Society (N.Z.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Journal of the Polynesian Society written by Polynesian Society (N.Z.) and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1892-1941 contain the transactions and proceedings of the society.

Snakes in American Culture

Author : Jesse C. Donahue
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147663453X
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Snakes in American Culture written by Jesse C. Donahue and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The literature on snakes is manifold but overwhelmingly centered on the natural sciences. Little has been published about them in the fields of popular culture or the history of medicine. Focusing primarily on American culture and history from the 1800s, this study draws on a wide range of sources--including newspaper archives, medical journals, and archives from the Smithsonian Institute--to examine the complex relationship between snakes and humans.

Venomous Snakes of the World

Author : Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 162087623X
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Venomous Snakes of the World written by Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The famous Navy manual, now updated and back in...

Fuel Magazine

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1058 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Fuel Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region, Revised Ed.

Author : James H. Harding
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472053388
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region, Revised Ed. written by James H. Harding and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2017-05-19 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated guide to reptiles and amphibians in the Great Lakes region

Snakes of the American West

Author : Charles E. Shaw
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of the American West written by Charles E. Shaw and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1974 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Why Did It Have To Be Snakes

Author : Lois H. Gresh
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620458888
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Why Did It Have To Be Snakes written by Lois H. Gresh and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man’s heart without killing him? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones–related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You’ll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, and much more.

Snakes, People, and Spirits, Volume One

Author : Robert Hazel
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527542920
Total Pages : 567 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Snakes, People, and Spirits, Volume One written by Robert Hazel and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume publication offers an in-depth analysis of ophidian symbolism in Eastern Africa, while setting the topic within its regional and historical context: namely, with regards to the rest of Africa, ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the Greek world, ancient Palestine, Arabia, India, and medieval and pre-Christian Europe. Through the ages, most of those areas have connected with Eastern Africa in a broad sense, where ophidian symbolism was as “rampant” and far-reaching, if not more so, as anywhere else on the continent, and perhaps in past civilisations. Much as in the wider context, snakes were held to be long-lived, closely related to holes, caverns, trees, and water, life and death, and credited with a liking for milk. Even though ophidian symbolism has always been developed out of the outstanding biological and ethological features of snakes, the process of symbolisation, which plays a crucial role in the elaboration of cultural systems and the shaping of human experience, was inevitably at work. This first volume deals with snakes as a zoological category; snake symbolism as perceived by encyclopaedists and psychologists; and ophidian symbolism as it occurred in ancient civilisations. It explores the traditional African scene in general with a view to set the scene for a more proximate baseline for comparison. The divide between animals and humans was porous, and snakes had a more or less equal footing in both the animal realm and the spiritual world. Key features of snake symbolism in traditional Eastern Africa are then examined in detail, especially phantasmagorical snakes, the rainbow serpent, snake-totems, and snake-related witches and ritual leaders, among others. In Eastern Africa, the meanings attributed to snakes were multifaceted and paradoxical. Overall, the two volumes of this publication show that African snake symbolism broadly echoed the diverse representations of ancient civilisations. The widely acknowledged assimilation of snakes to death and Evil is therefore unrepresentative, both historically and culturally.