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“peter knecht”

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  • Shamans in Asia

    Edited by Clark Chilson, Peter Knecht ...
    Shamans throughout much of Asia are regarded as having the power to control and coerce spirits. Many Asians today still turn to shamans to communicate with the world of the dead, heal the sick, and explain enigmatic events. To understand Asian religions, therefore, a knowledge of shamanism is essential.Shamans in Asia provides an introduction to the study of shamans and six ethnographic studies, ... Read more

    $72.99 USD

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    Blood & Justice on the Sunset Strip

    The Life, Loves & Lies of Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Peter Knecht: A Memoir

    by Peter Knecht ...
    Narrated by Roger Rose ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 41 min

    Peter Knecht was a renowned Criminal Defense Attorney who represented many Hollywood celebrities, including Sly Stone, David Crosby, Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, Ike Turner, Ryan O’Neal, Robert Blake, Charles Bronson, Robert Downey Jr, Andy Garcia, John Barrymore Jr., Jason Priestly, & Heidi Fleiss. He appeared as a TV analyst on criminal justice for major media outlets, such as Good Morning ... Read more

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