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"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under
the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant,
and a time to pluck up that which is planted." - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
The Appalachian region is deeply rooted in customs that have been
handed down for generations. "Planting by the signs," a practice
predicated on the belief that moon phases and astrological signs
exert a powerful influence on the growth and well-being of crops,
is considered superstitious by some but has been essential to
gardeners and farmers for centuries and is still in use today. Sown
in the Stars brings together the collective knowledge of farmers in
central and eastern Kentucky about the custom of planting by the
signs. Sarah Hall interviews nearly two dozen contemporary
Kentuckians who still follow the signs of the moon and stars to
guide planting, harvesting, canning and food preservation,
butchering, and general farm work. Hall explores the roots of this
system in both astrology and astronomy and the profound connections
felt to the stars, moon, planets, and the earth. Revealed in the
personal narratives are the diverse interpretations of the
practice. Some farmers and gardeners believe that the moon's impact
on crop behavior is purely scientific, while others favor a much
wider interpretation of the signs and their impact on our lives.
Featuring photographs by Meg Wilson, this timely book bridges the
past, present, and future by broadening our understanding of this
practice and revealing its potential to increase the resiliency of
our current agricultural food systems.
Homeless women and female-headed families represent the fastest
growing subgroups of homeless individuals. To expand the body of
knowledge and provide further insight into the complex area of
homelessness and health, health practices of sheltered homeless
women were investigated using a cross-sectional, descriptive, and
non-experimental design using Pender's Health Promotion Model as
the theoretical framework. Homeless women in this study were found
to be highly educated, mostly unemployed, and primarily single. A
greater number of African Americans than represented in the local
population were found to be shelter residents. Significant findings
reflected women's personal strengths. Homeless women were noted to
practice health-promoting behaviors in all areas but scored the
lowest on physical activity; negative health behaviors related to
tobacco use was widespread. Health care access and effective
utilization of services were evidenced in the sample. This book is
addressed to those who provide services to homeless women including
shelters, clinics, nurses, outreach workers, and social workers.
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