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""A Copernican revolution for the life sciences.""—Medical Tribune Unlock the mysteries of biology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations in this thought-provoking read where science and spirituality intersect. Through Jeremy Narby′s travels and research in the Amazon, he discovered that shamans were able to use hallucinogens to tap into knowledge and insights that rival our discoveries using modern scientific methods, particularly with regards to DNA and molecular biology. Drawing on visionary experiences, indigenous knowledge, and pharmacology, Narby challenges conventional understanding, unraveling the connections between consciousness, serpent symbolism, and the origins of life itself. This enlightening book blends science, anthropology, and mysticism into a captivating narrative that will expand your mind.

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Author:   Jeremy Narby
Publisher:   Tarcher/Putnam,US
Imprint:   Tarcher/Putnam,US
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9780874779646

ISBN 10:   0874779642
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   05 April 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Guide to using the Encyclopedia; Acknowledgements; Introduction: understanding brass instruments; General entries A-Z; Appendix 1: a selective list of vernacular horns and trumpets; Appendix 2: the ranges of labrosones; Appendix 3: a selective list of makers of brass instruments; Appendix 4: a selective list of collections of brass instruments; Appendix 5: early didactic and theoretical works relevant to brass instruments; Bibliography; Index.

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Jeremy Narby, Ph.D. is the author of The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge. He lives in Switzerland.

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