Knitting Heaven And Earth

Author : Susan Gordon Lydon
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307486820

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Knitting Heaven and Earth by Susan Gordon Lydon Pdf

From the author of the modern classic The Knitting Sutra comes an inspiring and colorful narrative on knitting through one’s darkest hours. Susan Gordon Lydon’s groundbreaking book The Knitting Sutra offered a new way for knitters to look at their craft—as a healing and meditative endeavor instead of a granny hobby or an indulgent pastime. The first book without knitting patterns to capture the knitting audience, it has been widely imitated, but no other book has endured so well. With Knitting Heaven and Earth, Lydon again breaks new ground, this time following the emotional ties that become bound up in her handicrafts when a series of wrenching events—a heartbreaking romance, the death of her father, a devastating diagnosis of breast cancer—leave her reeling. Through it all, Lydon finds new reserves of strength in knitting, in the skeins of sumptuous yarn and colorful thread that help her make sense of the trials of the heart.

Author : Tara Jon Manning
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781462901234

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Compassionate Knitting by Tara Jon Manning Pdf

Compassionate Knitting: Finding Basic Goodness in the Work of Our Hands is a knitting book unlike any other. The 20 original-design projects included in this book range from small accessory items and gifts to wearable garments-all of which include personal ritual in their creation or use. Each project is inspired by an element of the world around us, based on a contemplative theme drawn from Shambhala Buddhism and Eastern arts or, in some cases, Western notions of the magical and mindful.

Author : David Horowitz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781621570066

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Radicals by David Horowitz Pdf

Radical liberals want to make America a better place, but their utopian social engineering leads, ironically, to greater human suffering. So argues David Horowitz, bestselling author in his newest book Radicals: Portraits of a Destructive Passion. From Karl Marx to Barack Obama, Horowitz shows how the idealistic impulse to make the world “a better place” gives birth to the twin cultural pathologies of cynicism and nihilism, and is the chief source of human suffering. A former liberal himself, Horowitz recounts his own brushes with radicalism and offers unparalleled insight into the disjointed ideology of liberal elites through case studies of well-known radial leftists, including Christopher Hitchens, feminist Bettina Aptheker , leftist academic Cornel West, and more. Exploring the origin and evolution of radical liberals and their progressive ideology, Radicals illustrates how liberalism is not only intellectually crippling for its adherents, but devastating to society.

Author : Gwen W. Steege
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781603427708

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The Knitter's Life List by Gwen W. Steege Pdf

Knit a traditional gansey sweater with indigo yarn. Tour a spinning mill. Discover five ways to cast on for socks. Meet your personal knitting hero. The Knitter’s Life List is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters won’t want to miss. You’ll find classic techniques to master, time-honored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more. Get inspired and live the knitting life of your dreams!

Author : Lela Nargi
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781610600583

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Knitting Through It by Lela Nargi Pdf

Most knitters know: Getting through a difficult time often means knitting through it. Its this home truth--and all the homespun wisdom behind it--that comes through clearly in the writings gathered in this book. These pieces--some by contemporary writers like Donna Druchunas and Sherri Wood, others excerpted from the WPAs Federal Writers Project--tell stories of knitting through adversity as widespread as war or the Great Depression, as personal as political anxiety, as unyielding as a prison term, and as tenacious as the hardships endured by the Native American community over centuries. Men and women, young and old, rural and urban, white and black--their knitting narratives are poignant, often lyrical, rich with personal and cultural history and vivid imagery. They conjure hardscrabble lives and immigrant experience, the work of anxious hands kept busy creating warmth and beauty or earning desperately needed money. Along with the stories from the WPA project, the book features black and white photographs from the Library of Congress archives, as well as a sampling of patterns to help knitters through their own difficult times.

Author : Voyageur Press
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-25
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781616739751

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Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales by Voyageur Press Pdf

DIVKnitting Yarns and Spinning Tales brings to life the unique and universal experiences of knitters from a variety of backgrounds. This exceptional collection combines lighthearted essays with more philosophical pieces from authors and experts such as Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Lela Nargi, Susan Gordon Lydon, Suzyn Jackson, Amy Singer, Greta Cunningham, Laura Billings, Kay Dorn, Betty Christiansen, and Jennifer Hansen, who put down their needles long enough to share their thoughts and musings about the popular pastime. In these entertaining yarns, the authors provide insight into the warmth and enjoyment of knitting and crocheting. Join one writer as she shares a poignant Sunday afternoon in March shearing sheep with her father; travel to Sant ’Arsenio, Italy, where women gather on their door steps to knit, crochet, embroider, and chat; laugh at one woman’s memories of learning to knit in an uncomfortable classroom chair beside a World War II vet named Max; and smile at the essays that delve into the psyche of the knitter. If you live to knit, enjoy the companionship of other knitters, or appreciate the intricate handiwork of a handmade sweater, Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales is a must-read!/div

Author : Sheryl St. Germain
Publisher : Etruscan Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780999753491

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50 Miles by Sheryl St. Germain Pdf

Fifty Miles is a memoir in linked essays that addresses addiction and alcoholism. The book traces the life and death of the author’s son, Gray, a talented but troubled young man, to a drug overdose at thirty, as well as the author’s own recovery from substance abuse.

Author : Thomas Boston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1764
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000363802

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Sermons and Discourses on Several Important Subjects in Divinity by Thomas Boston Pdf

Author : Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1753
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024481284

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Sermons and Discourses on several important subjects in Divinity. Never before printed. [Edited by Thomas Boston, the Younger.] by Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Alan D. Wolfelt
Publisher : Companion Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781879651579

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Healing Your Grieving Soul by Alan D. Wolfelt Pdf

Following a helpful introduction about the role of spirituality in grief, this practical mourning guide suggests activities based on meditation, prayer, yoga, and contemplative solitude to help with feelings of despair. For mourners who suffer from anxiety, breathing exercises are recommended, and massage is suggested for those who experience fatigue. Each description of these practices offers a brief activity to try out before continuing to read.

Author : Thomas Boston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : UOM:39015069287624

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The Whole Works of the Late Reverend and Learned Mr. Thomas Boston, Minister of the Gospel at Etterick by Thomas Boston Pdf

Author : Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0027036115

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The Whole Works of the Late Reverend Thomas Boston ... Now First Collected, and Reprinted Without Abridgment; Including His Memoirs, Written by Himself. Edited by the Rev. Samuel McMillan by Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Thomas Boston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : YALE:39002085615087

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The Whole Works of the Late Reverend Thomas Boston of Ettrick by Thomas Boston Pdf

Author : Judith Greer
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798887514925

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Medicine and Miracles by Judith Greer Pdf

Staying Strong When Illness Strikes: Ten Insights Love is the most important part of life support. It can have a profound effect on the healing process. The patients who improve tend to have a strong network of family and friends. Families need care as well and may need TLC for years to come. Even when the patient makes a full recovery, families have to deal with loss and grief. It's important to find others who have survived the medical combat zone and tell your battle stories. This will help you bear the load. There's nothing like a sick room to reorder your priorities. Every person in your family will be changed by this. Caregiving isn't for the faint of heart. It will always require more resources than you have to give. You can't do it alone. Ask a hospital social worker for a list of support groups and family counselors, and reach out to trusted friends. Create your own circle of faith. Accept the bad days with the good and remember that progress is not a linear thing. It usually takes a zigzag path. Never give up and always be open to surprises. Remember that healing isn't just a onetime thing. Miracles keep occurring every day.

Author : Susan Gordon Lydon
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780767916332

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The Knitting Sutra by Susan Gordon Lydon Pdf

Available for the first time in paperback, The Knitting Sutra reveals how women can learn to knit their way to nirvana. When Susan Gordon Lydon was coping with a broken arm, her craft took on new significance. While knitting was essential to strengthening her hands, it also provided her with a newfound sense of peace and creativity. Immersed in brilliant colors, textures, and images of beautiful sweaters, Lydon found healing and enlightenment in a way she had never imagined. Capturing this journey of discovery, The Knitting Sutra recounts her remarkable membership in a community of craftswomen around the world, from sweater makers in Scotland to Navajo weavers, and the adventures that her craft led her on. As she masters new techniques and conquers old obstacles, Lydon’s story conveys how the lessons she learned from knitting, such as stillness and interdependence, later sustained her through a cancer diagnosis and even the incapacitation of her hands. The Knitting Sutra is both a meditation on craft and an affirmation for anyone seeking heartfelt comfort.