religion

Presents the lessons of Yaqui Indian sorcerer Don Juan Matus on how to "stop the world, " his term for achieving certain states of awareness in which the reality of everyday life is altered.

The author discusses his experiences as an apprentice to Yaqui sorcerer don Juan, during which he sometimes used hallucinogenic drugs in an attempt to learn to see, or perceive the essence of the things of the world.

Don Juan concludes Castaneda's leesons in the sorcerer's art with a dazzling series of visions.

Discusses the history, use, and effects of peyote, as well as the role of peyote in Native American religious rituals.

An introduction to African-American Islam as it is practiced in the United States, focusing on the tension between the philosophies of separation and integration, with information about the variations in practice, and discussion of modern-day events that have influenced attitudes towards Islam.

Contains over 1,200 entries, alphabetically arranged, covering major religious systems and ceremonies of Native Americans in the United States and Canada.

A collection of traditional tales from Africa, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.

The imaginative and artistic achievements of ancient Native Americans are showcased with breathtaking photographs of the ancient monuments and artifacts of each culture. Myths and the history of the culture in painting, architecture, philosophy, and poetry are highlighted. Includes full-color art.

Discusses the discovery of the 500-year-old frozen body of a young girl on a mountain top in the Andes and how this discovery has increased our knowledge of the ancient South American civilization of the Incas.

Study of the design art produced by a variety of Indian tribes in the Western Hemisphere and used in basketry, weaving, pottery, weapons, jewelry, and other forms. Includes 700 examples of artwork with discussion of the lore and tradition behind the designs.