Long Road To Dry River

Author : Jennifer Severn
Publisher : Jennifer Severn
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781925786811

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Long Road to Dry River by Jennifer Severn Pdf

'D'you think you might've got the MS because you can’t forgive your dad?' That wasn't Jennifer Severn's doctor asking—or her psychologist. It was her lawyer, but it was a good question. When Jen, aged 22, settled into a cab at Sydney Airport one rainy night in 1988, she'd taken pains to create a safe, sensible life for herself after an abusive upbringing. But that was about to take a turn. The driver was a follower of Bhagwan Sri Rajneesh, and the conversation that night set her on a new, dual existence—Jen the medical sales rep and Marga Sahi the Rajneesh disciple. Was it the strain of maintaining this double life that brought on an episode of visual disturbance—double vision, no less—in 1994? Family dysfunction, inappropriate relationships, life as an 'orange person', a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis … Jen bounced between Australia, India and Amsterdam before circumstances conspired to land her in Quaama, a small rural village in dairy country on the far south coast of New South Wales. Will an unrestored 1840s shearer's cottage and a quirky rural community be her salvation? Long Road to Dry River was shortlisted for the Finch Prize for Memoir in 2018.

Author : Randolph Barnes Marcy
Publisher : University of Michigan Library
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : History
ISBN : UOMDLP:afk1076:0001.001

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The Prairie Traveler by Randolph Barnes Marcy Pdf

Author : Ken Lamberton
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780816529216

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Dry River by Ken Lamberton Pdf

Poet and writer Alison Deming once noted, ÒIn the desert, one finds the way by tracing the aftermath of water . . . Ó Here, Ken Lamberton finds his way through a lifetime of exploring southern ArizonaÕs Santa Cruz River. This riverÑdry, still, and silent one moment, a thundering torrent of mud the nextÑserves as a reflection of the desert around it: a hint of water on parched sand, a path to redemption across a thirsty landscape. With his latest book, Lamberton takes us on a trek across the land of three nationsÑthe United States, Mexico, and the Tohono OÕodham NationÑas he hikes the riverÕs path from its source and introduces us to people who draw identity from the riverÑdedicated professionals, hardworking locals, and the authorÕs own family. These people each have their own stories of the river and its effect on their lives, and their narratives add immeasurable richness and depth to LambertonÕs own astute observations and picturesque descriptions. Unlike books that detail only the Santa CruzÕs decline, Dry River offers a more balanced, at times even optimistic, view of the river that ignites hope for reclamation and offers a call to action rather than indulging in despair and resignation. At once a fascinating cultural history lesson and an important reminder that learning from the past can help us fix what we have damaged, Dry River is both a story about the amazing complexity of this troubled desert waterway and a celebration of one manÕs lifelong journey with the people and places touched by it.

Author : Terry Cudbird
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781908493705

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Walking the Hexagon by Terry Cudbird Pdf

Why would a man retire from his job and take off on a unique 4,000-mile walk around France? What possessed him to wear out his sixty-year-old hips and knees when he could spend a comfortable retirement at home? In this fascinating book Terry Cudbird reveals the obsession which is long distance walking--the intoxicating freedom to go where you want, the escape from the complications and paraphernalia of everyday life, the unpredictable encounters. His itinerary covered the six sides of the French hexagon. In a year's walking he passed through the Pyrenees, the Languedoc, Provence, the Alps, the Jura, Alsace, Lorraine, Picardy, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. En route he discovered the astonishing variety of France's regions; their culture, history, languages, architecture and food. He passed through cities and hamlets, idyllic mountains and bleak plains, the heat of Le Midi and the cold of Le Nord. The author relates the highs and lows of a sometimes gruelling trek: the dramatic changes in landscape, the unexpected acts of kindness but also the guard dogs, snorers in hikers' refuges, storms, man-eating insects, blisters, exhausted limbs, lack of water and a rucksack which was always too heavy. Most important, he met hundreds of French people, many with an unusual outlook on life and interesting stories to tell: hermits, hippies, pilgrims, monks and farmers to name but a few. He made some lasting friends. Terry Cudbird's journey is rich in incident and observation. It is also, in part, the story of an individual coming to terms with his parents' old age and growing dementia. Through walking he finds not only a source of endless new horizons but also the means of accepting the past and its loss. This book will be of interest to walkers, lovers of France and anyone who has ever dreamt of encountering real adventures not far from home.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Modern Indonesian Poetry by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1967-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781438416717

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Development of Modern Indonesian Poetry by Anonim Pdf

Indonesian poetry, like the country and also the language, is basically a product of this century. Only in the twentieth century have the people of this vast archipelago begun to achieve a unified cultural identity and national spirit; only since 1928 has the possibility, and by now the reality, of a common language been realized; and only since World War II have Indonesians achieved nationhood. Yet Indonesia has already produced a highly individual, lyric poetry that s in many ways unusual. Reflecting the diverse heritage of the Orient and the West—Moslem, Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian; Malay, Chinese, Dutch, and others—a poetic expression is developing that is accessible to, and meaningful for, both East and West. In this first major study of this poetic flowering, Burton Raffel traces its development, discusses the work of such major figures as Chairil Anwar, and points the paths the most recent poets are taking. This is illustrated with a wealth of examples—in translations mostly by the author, but also with samples of the original Indonesian to convey the flavor of the language—and by an extensive appendix of Indonesian literary criticism that indicates how the poets themselves view their role and their performance. The Development of Modern Indonesian Poetry provides the English-speaking public with a rare insight into the cultural development of the fifth most populous country in the world, and raises along the way some questions important for an understanding of the relationship between poetry and politics in nonaligned nations.

Author : W. S. Merwin
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781619027480

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The Ends of the Earth by W. S. Merwin Pdf

W. S. Merwin is widely acknowledged as one of the finest living poets in English. Less well known is the power and range of his work in prose. For his first new prose collection in more than ten years, The Ends of the Earth, Merwin has gathered eight essays that show the breadth of his imagination and sympathy. A memoir of George Kirstein, publisher of "The Nation," stands alongside one of Sydney Parkinson, explorer, naturalist and artist on Captain James Cook's Endeavour. A wonderful portrait of the French explorer of Hawai'i, Jean–Francois Galaup de La Perouse is followed by a visit to the Neanderthal skeleton of Boffia Bonneval. There are treks through the Hawaiian forests, to the Holy Mountain of Athos, and with the butterflies in Mexico. For this magical and wondrous journey we have as our guide the excited and concise poet–naturalist, writing at the top of his form.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Jamaica
ISBN : NYPL:33433082066121

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The Handbook of Jamaica for ... by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jacques Patuelli
Publisher : Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781846238888

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Grenada to the Virgin Islands by Jacques Patuelli Pdf

This popular book covering the Caribbean from Grenada and Barbados to the Virgin Islands is a translation from Jacques Patuelli's original French version. Each island is dealt with in detail and pilotage notes are followed by tourist information and the usual data on formalities and facilities. Fully illustrated with plans and photos, many of which are new for this third edition, the guide is packed with interesting and useful background information on the Caribbean- its history, tourism, geography and details on sailing in the islands. The last section of the book, the blue pages, consists of listings of facilities, restaurants, bars, hotels and other information of interest to tourists.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Jamaica
ISBN : UCAL:B3621681

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The Handbook of Jamaica by Anonim Pdf

Author : Virginia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:X030752206

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Acts and Joint Resolutions, Amending the Constitution, of the General Assembly of the State of Virginia by Virginia Pdf

Includes separately published extra sessions.

Author : Virginia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Session laws
ISBN : PRNC:32101073363440

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Acts Passed at a General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia by Virginia Pdf

Includes extra sessions.

Author : Statistical Institute of Jamaica
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Housing
ISBN : IND:30000132304910

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Population Census, 1982 by Statistical Institute of Jamaica Pdf

Author : Ira Milligan
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780768491289

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Understanding the Dreams You Dream Revised and Expanded by Ira Milligan Pdf

Understanding the Dreams You Dream: Biblical Keys for Hearing God’s Voice in the Night not only provides insight into your dreams and life, but also includes a comprehensive dictionary of dream symbols! You will be guided through the complex world of dreams by a minister with decades of experience receiving, understanding, and interpreting dreams of his own and for others. I have received many helpful messages from God through dreams. In addition to being helped through my own dreams, I have seen many other people obtain help and comfort by using their dreams as an aid to healing in pastoral counseling. –Ira Milligan Through Scripture-based meditation, much can be understood about your dreams, but many Christians don’t know how to meditate. This problem is addressed in three different ways: • Specific, detailed directions are given on how and upon what to meditate. • Personal examples of dreams from the author’s own experiences. • Practical dictionary of symbol definitions is included. This book presents both normal and not-so-normal dream situations. You will learn that to apply only one type of dream interpretation to all dreams is restricting each symbol to only one possible definition, which is incorrect. And you will learn how to tell the difference between a dream from God—and those from evil sources.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Asia
ISBN : MINN:31951P00996807U

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Routes in Asia: Routes in Asia Minor, Armenia, Kurdistan, Georgia, Mesopotamia, and part of western Persia by Anonim Pdf