Bøker av David Major

"Our agriculture is wrongly based. It is a system largely directed at curing evils which it itself is responsible for. It is the wisdom of the country and the traditional farmers we need now; the wisdom of those who have built up long-lasting agriculture and whose wisdom lies in tradition. They have fashioned it through physical work and close and immediate observation; through the personal intimacy with nature which we have come to associate with the poet. In fact, peasant life is poetic, and it is so precisely because of this intimacy. The music, dance and art of peasants are the creative expression of their lives, and as such are characteristic of their environments and the land on which they live. "Nothing collective or traditional, as peasant life is, originates from people separated from the soil, as are townfolk. The poems and essays that played a notable part in the country life of the Chinese, the Tibetan art which finds its way into every home, the sylvan setting of Japanese villages, of the Balinese and Burmese, the vocal harmony of Swiss peasants returning from their fields, the reproduction of floral beauty and colour in festive dress of so many countries; these are the product of the poet that lies in every peasant's heart. It is this intimacy that inspires creativity in the poet, as the Greeks recognized in their choice of word for poet, namely, a 'maker' or creator, and which Dante voiced in the Divine Comedy, when he wrote that the poet was not the disciple of the imagination, but rather one who knows the secrets of nature." - Guy WrenchDr Wrench takes us on a wide-ranging journey through the history of some of the world's most important civilizations, concentrating on the relationship between humanity and the soil.He shows the reader how farming practices, and the care - or lack of care - with which the soil is treated have brought about both the rise and fall of civilizations, from the ancient Romans, to the Chinese, and the Muslim world.Soil is at the heart of civilization. This is a fully re-edited version of this classic and important text.CONTENTS- Introduction- Rome- The Roman Foods- The Roman Family- Soil Erosion in ancient Rome- Farmers and Nomads- Contrasting Pictures- Banks for the Soil- The Economics of the Soil- The English Peasant- Primitive Farmers- Nyasa- Tanganyika- Humanity and the Earth- Sind and Egypt- Fragmentation- The East and West Indies- The German Colonies: The Mandates- Russia, South Africa, Australia- The United States of America- A Kingdom of Agricultural Art in Europe- An Historical Reconstruction- Summary- A Plan for Action For more details, see https: //adistantmirror.com/reconstruction-by-way-of-the-soil/

This is a new edition of one of the great stories of Irish mythology. It is extensively illustrated in full color by Midjourney, at the time of publication the leading AI illustration tool. The text is by David Major, author of The Day of the Nefilim, and Air for Fire.The Strange Voyage of Máel Dúin is a legendary tale from Gaelic literature that holds a significant place in the traditions of myth and history. It recounts the extraordinary maritime journey of the heroic Máel Dúin and his companions as they embark on a perilous quest.The story begins with Máel Dúin seeking revenge for the death of his father at the hands of raiders. He gathers a crew of seventeen warriors (plus three stepbrothers who decide to tag along) and sets sail in a currach. Their voyage takes them through various mystical islands and encounters with fantastic beings, testing their courage, wit, and resilience.Throughout the voyage, Máel Dúin and his crew face a series of challenges and adventures. They encounter strange islands inhabited by giants, shape-shifting creatures, monsters, castaway hermits, and other supernatural and surreal beings. Each encounter requires the crew to demonstrate their bravery and resourcefulness, often relying on their own intuition, as well as guidance from a variety of mentors and advisers.One of the prominent themes is the pursuit of vengeance. Máel Dúin's quest for revenge initially drives the story, reflecting the importance of honor and justice in Irish Gaelic culture. However, as the story progresses, Máel Dúin learns the value of forgiveness and the limitations of seeking retribution, ultimately choosing a path of reconciliation and mercy.The Strange Voyage of Máel Dúin is a rich tapestry that weaves together elements of mythology, folklore, and historical references. It incorporates motifs found in other Irish legends, such as the Otherworld, a realm of supernatural beings parallel to our own, as well as the concept of the heroic quest. The tale also draws inspiration from the seafaring traditions of ancient Ireland and showcases the knowledge of seafaring and maritime skills of the time.As an integral part of Irish Gaelic tradition, The Strange Voyage of Máel Dúin serves several purposes. It entertains with its surreal and adventurous elements, capturing the imagination of its audience. It also reflects the cultural values of the time, emphasizing the importance of honor, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. Moreover, the story embodies the enduring oral tradition of passing down tales from generation to generation, preserving the history, myth, and wisdom of the Irish people.The full-color illustrations are by Midjourney, versions 5 to 5.2.For more details and a PDF preview, see: https://adistantmirror.com/the-strange-voyage-of-mael-duin/

Consider the world that would exist if the best of the New Age theories were true. All the hippy, pseudo-nazi new-ageisms like the ascension, 12-strand DNA, the photon belt and the three days of darkness... imagine that they're all for real, and not just an excuse to fill the shelves of those irritating shops that have crystals and those feather dreamcatcher things in the window and smell of cheap incense. And imagine if those scrappy little pieces of quartz really did have all those properties? The implacable New Age... no matter how much common sense you throw at it, it just keeps coming...We can't forget conspiracy theories, of course. There really are Nazis on the Moon and at the South Pole. How could there not be? Plus the one-world government, the secret prison camps, Mount Weather, black helicopters and the deals with the aliens...Oh, the aliens... the Nefilim are around, and everyone from Sitchin to the Secretary-General of the UN knows that. There's Marduk (their home planet), the genetic manipulation of humanity, and the mutants that have survived underground for millennia... the Earth is riddled with underground catacombs. There's a whole world down there, populated with the detritus of the genetic program with which the Nefilim created humanity.The Nefilim are not only very much alive and well and waiting for their home planet to approach Earth, but the UN, that august body charged with the betterment of world peace and human rights while paradoxically being comprised of the world's governments and led by the planet's leading arms-producing nations, has got other ideas -"Let's use the threat of an alien invasion to justify the imposition of total control, and we can finally use all the wonderful measures we've been quietly cooking up for years." (There's an idea that would just have to be fiction.)... but you get the idea. How can so much stuff be true and life go on as normal?

Managing climate variability and change remains a key development and food security issue in Bangladesh. This book examines the implications of climate change on food security in Bangladesh and identifies adaptation measures in the agriculture sector using a comprehensive integrated framework.

A book helping those unused to study to develop the tools for studying theology.