Secrets of the Snake Charmer

Secrets of the Snake Charmer

Author: John C. Murphy

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-04-16

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1450221270

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Note that there is a companion website for this book and it can be seen at: http://secretsofthesnakecharmer.blogspot.com/ Humans and snakes have an intimate and ancient relationship that often revolves around either love or hate. Snakes can be seen as gods, spiritual messengers, symbols of fertility, and guardians of resources in virtually all cultures. But to those that fear them, snakes are seen as venomous creatures that cannot be trusted. In Secrets of the Snake Charmer, John Murphy, a research associate of the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, provides an in-depth, twenty-first century look at snakes utilizing the published research of other herpetologists as well as his own personal experiences and speculations. Murphy covers a wide range of topics such as the adaptability of snakes, the ways in which evolution has tinkered with snakes during the last 160 million years, and the impact snakes have on the ecological communities they live in. While sharing ideas about the origin of snakes, rattlesnake rattles, and spitting in cobras, Murphy presents an innovative portrayal of snakes that proves they co-evolve with their prey, predators, and parasites in order to fulfill a significant and novel role in the web of life.


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Download or read book Secrets of the Snake Charmer written by John C. Murphy and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Note that there is a companion website for this book and it can be seen at: http://secretsofthesnakecharmer.blogspot.com/ Humans and snakes have an intimate and ancient relationship that often revolves around either love or hate. Snakes can be seen as gods, spiritual messengers, symbols of fertility, and guardians of resources in virtually all cultures. But to those that fear them, snakes are seen as venomous creatures that cannot be trusted. In Secrets of the Snake Charmer, John Murphy, a research associate of the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, provides an in-depth, twenty-first century look at snakes utilizing the published research of other herpetologists as well as his own personal experiences and speculations. Murphy covers a wide range of topics such as the adaptability of snakes, the ways in which evolution has tinkered with snakes during the last 160 million years, and the impact snakes have on the ecological communities they live in. While sharing ideas about the origin of snakes, rattlesnake rattles, and spitting in cobras, Murphy presents an innovative portrayal of snakes that proves they co-evolve with their prey, predators, and parasites in order to fulfill a significant and novel role in the web of life.

The Snake Charmer's Secret

The Snake Charmer's Secret

Author: George W. J. Laidlaw

Publisher: Aylmer, Quebec : Baico Pub.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781894494359

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Download or read book The Snake Charmer's Secret written by George W. J. Laidlaw and published by Aylmer, Quebec : Baico Pub.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Snake Charming

Snake Charming

Author: Zehara Nachash

Publisher: Blurb

Published: 2024-04-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"Snake Charming" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on an enchanting journey into the world of snake magic, serpent mythology, and snake rituals. The book delves into the fascinating history of ancient cultures and serpentine worship, exploring the symbolic significance and mystical allure embedded in serpent mythology across ages. It also provides a comprehensive understanding of the origins and evolution of snake charming, from its roots in India to its modern-day practice in the American sideshow. The guide is more than just a manual; it is a portal to the world of ritual and magic, inviting readers who wish to add serpentine energy into their everyday lives. Whether you are a novice unraveling the secrets of snake charming, an experienced handler aiming to elevate your craft, a performer interested in becoming a modern-day snake charmer, or simply someone fascinated by snakes, "Snake Charming" promises a transformative journey into the heart of enchantment, mastery, and the captivating world of serpentine allure.


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Download or read book Snake Charming written by Zehara Nachash and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Snake Charming" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on an enchanting journey into the world of snake magic, serpent mythology, and snake rituals. The book delves into the fascinating history of ancient cultures and serpentine worship, exploring the symbolic significance and mystical allure embedded in serpent mythology across ages. It also provides a comprehensive understanding of the origins and evolution of snake charming, from its roots in India to its modern-day practice in the American sideshow. The guide is more than just a manual; it is a portal to the world of ritual and magic, inviting readers who wish to add serpentine energy into their everyday lives. Whether you are a novice unraveling the secrets of snake charming, an experienced handler aiming to elevate your craft, a performer interested in becoming a modern-day snake charmer, or simply someone fascinated by snakes, "Snake Charming" promises a transformative journey into the heart of enchantment, mastery, and the captivating world of serpentine allure.

The Bradys and the Snake Charmer

The Bradys and the Snake Charmer

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1911

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13:

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The Book of Secrets

The Book of Secrets

Author: Walter Brown Gibson

Publisher:

Published: 1927

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Book of Secrets written by Walter Brown Gibson and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Snake Charmer

Snake Charmer

Author: Ann Whitehead Nagda

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780805064995

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Vishnu dreams of being a snake charmer like his father. But his father thinks that education is more important, so Vishnu must stay home. There are plenty of games and chores to keep everyone busy, and then there's school, which is taught outdoors. Full-color illustrations.


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Download or read book Snake Charmer written by Ann Whitehead Nagda and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vishnu dreams of being a snake charmer like his father. But his father thinks that education is more important, so Vishnu must stay home. There are plenty of games and chores to keep everyone busy, and then there's school, which is taught outdoors. Full-color illustrations.

The 'Bedes' of Bengal

The 'Bedes' of Bengal

Author: Carmen Brandt

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 3643906706

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In the Bengali speaking regions of Bangladesh and India, the Bengali term bede today often evokes stereotypical imaginations of itinerant people. Of highly contested origin, the term has in the last two hundred years become the pivotal element for categorising and portraying diverse service nomads of the Bengal region. Besides an analysis of their portrayal in ethnographic and Bengali fictional literature, this book traces causes, reasons, and processes that have led to an increasing perception of these so-called `Bedes' as being ethnically different from the sedentary majority population.


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Download or read book The 'Bedes' of Bengal written by Carmen Brandt and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Bengali speaking regions of Bangladesh and India, the Bengali term bede today often evokes stereotypical imaginations of itinerant people. Of highly contested origin, the term has in the last two hundred years become the pivotal element for categorising and portraying diverse service nomads of the Bengal region. Besides an analysis of their portrayal in ethnographic and Bengali fictional literature, this book traces causes, reasons, and processes that have led to an increasing perception of these so-called `Bedes' as being ethnically different from the sedentary majority population.

St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas

Author: Mary Mapes Dodge

Publisher:

Published: 1893

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book St. Nicholas written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Secrets of Mahatma Land Explained

The Secrets of Mahatma Land Explained

Author: Samri Samuel Baldwin

Publisher:

Published: 1895

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Secrets of Mahatma Land Explained written by Samri Samuel Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dictionary of Hindustani Classical Music

The Dictionary of Hindustani Classical Music

Author: Vimalakānta Rôya Caudhurī

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9788120817081

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In this book the author has dealt with the musical terms as found in the old sastras and are also in common use. He has explained these terms in simple language with reference to their history of origin. Description of seventy-eight different musical instruments and forty-seven different Talas are also there. An essential aid to research-scholars and students of music. The Bengali version of the book Bharatiya Sangeetkosh earned for him Sangeet Natak Academy award as the best book on music published during the period from 1960 to 1968. Bimalakanta Roychaudhuri was born in 1909 in all illustrious family of musical heritage. He had his training in music from Sitalchandra Mukhopadhyay, Sitalkrishna Ghosh, Amir Khan (Sarod) and then from Inayet Khan, the foremost Sitar players of those days. He also had his musical training from his maternal uncle Birendrakishore Roychaudhuri and maternal grandfather Brojendrakishore Roychaudhuri. He took part in the translation of Sangeet Ratnakara from Sanskrit to Bengali under the patronage of Brojendrakishore Roychaudhuri. He was Chairman of the Board of Musical Studies of the University of Calcutta. His work Raga Vyakarana (in Hindi) has been published by the Bharatiya Jnanpith.


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Download or read book The Dictionary of Hindustani Classical Music written by Vimalakānta Rôya Caudhurī and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the author has dealt with the musical terms as found in the old sastras and are also in common use. He has explained these terms in simple language with reference to their history of origin. Description of seventy-eight different musical instruments and forty-seven different Talas are also there. An essential aid to research-scholars and students of music. The Bengali version of the book Bharatiya Sangeetkosh earned for him Sangeet Natak Academy award as the best book on music published during the period from 1960 to 1968. Bimalakanta Roychaudhuri was born in 1909 in all illustrious family of musical heritage. He had his training in music from Sitalchandra Mukhopadhyay, Sitalkrishna Ghosh, Amir Khan (Sarod) and then from Inayet Khan, the foremost Sitar players of those days. He also had his musical training from his maternal uncle Birendrakishore Roychaudhuri and maternal grandfather Brojendrakishore Roychaudhuri. He took part in the translation of Sangeet Ratnakara from Sanskrit to Bengali under the patronage of Brojendrakishore Roychaudhuri. He was Chairman of the Board of Musical Studies of the University of Calcutta. His work Raga Vyakarana (in Hindi) has been published by the Bharatiya Jnanpith.