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"Sound Affects: A User's Guide is a collection of sonically-charged concepts ranging from those felt, 'heard' and repeated (silence, the oriental riff, shuffle), to the vocal (whispers, sing, the disembodied voice), to sounds at the threshold (tinny, thump, buzz) to sounds beyond the limits of audibility (inaudible tremors, distortion, sub-bass). Sound Affects invites the reader to reflect on the ways that sounds produce affects and the ways that affects can operate as sound.
Each of the entries develops a particular perspective on sound and affect through a close analysis of audiovisual and/or sonic objects. The objects chosen not only illustrate the concept in question but also demonstrate how the object encourages us to rethink the...>>
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"Spell work, spiritual cleansing, herbal magic, how to protect against the Evil Eye, and cast, break, and avert hexes and curses.
Mexican witchcraft, or brujeria, has long been an integral part of traditional Mexican culture that permeates all strata of social hierarchy, ethnicity, or level of education.
"Brujeria de Rancho" refers to brujeria as it is practiced in the rural areas of Mexico. There, the brujos de Ranch offer their healing and divinatory powers, acting as advisors, and even meting out justice through the use of cursing and hexing for people who are often not able to pay lawyers’ fees.
Davila, a practicing bruja de Rancho and for whom this is a multi-generational family tradition brings...>>
"This book inspires and reveals that everyone has the amazing ability to be creative! Drawing upon her research, teaching experience, and work as a Process oriented therapist, teacher, artist, and musician, Dr. Amy Mindell reveals just how the source of creativity lies hidden within everyday events. She discusses events such as body problems and environmental objects that catch your attention. Filled with pictures, anecdotes, and enjoyable exercises, the reader will enjoy exploring her/his/their creative nature using simple materials, sounds, movements, etc. The book will support therapists, artists, and anyone who would like to learn more about themselves …and enjoy a more magical life!"...>>
