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Author : Athol Fugard
Publisher : Theatre Communications Group
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781559367950
A legendary playwright mines the depth of the human heart.
Author : Robert McCloskey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780451481856
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make way for Ducklings. "Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . ." So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.
Author : Donna Carol Jeans
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-21
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780244538484
This book is an inspiring collection of poetry, written in an emotive unique style that will elevate any reader. Poignant and pleasant to the senses and imagination. The Author writes reflective poetry and shares feelings, and her poems have received a favourable response from publishers Austin Macauley. The poem ?Snow on the Mountain? has been honoured as an Elite Poem and was recently chosen by editors to be published in the top 100 Poems of 2019, the year's most anticipated poetry anthology, read by top poetry publishers, editors and literary agents all over the world, by the International Poetry Digest, Poetry Press, Publishing and Distribution Ctr, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Author : Jon Dunn
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781541618183
An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their unsurpassed metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places. Traveling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.
Author : Jeff VanderMeer
Publisher : MCD
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780374719029
Named one of NPR's Best Books of 2021 From the author of Annihilation, a brilliant speculative thriller of dark conspiracy, endangered species, and the possible end of all things. Security consultant “Jane Smith” receives an envelope with a key to a storage unit that holds a taxidermied hummingbird and clues leading her to a taxidermied salamander. Silvina, the dead woman who left the note, is a reputed ecoterrorist and the daughter of an Argentine industrialist. By taking the hummingbird from the storage unit, Jane sets in motion a series of events that quickly spin beyond her control. Soon, Jane and her family are in danger, with few allies to help her make sense of the true scope of the peril. Is the only way to safety to follow in Silvina’s footsteps? Is it too late to stop? As she desperately seeks answers about why Silvina contacted her, time is running out—for her and possibly for the world. Hummingbird Salamander is Jeff VanderMeer at his brilliant, cinematic best, wrapping profound questions about climate change, identity, and the world we live in into a tightly plotted thriller full of unexpected twists and elaborate conspiracy.
Author : Rinda West
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0813926564
In western culture, the separation of humans from nature has contributed to a schism between the conscious reason and the unconscious dreaming psyche, or internal human "nature." Our increasing lack of intimacy with the land has led to a decreased capacity to access parts of the psyche not normally valued in a capitalist culture. In Out of the Shadow: Ecopsychology, Story, and Encounters with the Land, Rinda West uses Jung's idea of the shadow to explore how this divorce results in alienation, projection, and often breakdown. Bringing together ideas from analytical psychology, environmental thought, and literary studies, West explores a variety of literary texts--including several by contemporary American Indian writers--to show, through a sort of geography of the psyche, how alienation from nature reflects a parallel separation from the "nature" that constitutes the unconscious. Through her analysis of narratives that offer images of people confronting shadow, reconnecting with nature, and growing psychologically and ethically, West reveals that when characters enter into relationship with the natural world, they are better able to confront and reclaim shadow. By writing "from the shadows," West argues that contemporary writers are exploring ways of being human that have the potential for creating more just and honorable relationships with nature, and more sustainable communities. For ecocritics, conservation activists, scholars and students of environmental studies and American Indian studies, and ecopsychologists, Out of the Shadow offers hope for humans wishing to reconcile with themselves, with nature, and with community.
Author : Lisa See
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501166310
A thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See explores the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an American couple. Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. There is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. Then one day a jeep appears at the village gate—the first automobile any of them have seen—and a stranger arrives. In this remote Yunnan village, the stranger finds the rare tea he has been seeking and a reticent Akha people. In her biggest seller, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, See introduced the Yao people to her readers. Here she shares the customs of another Chinese ethnic minority, the Akha, whose world will soon change. Li-yan, one of the few educated girls on her mountain, translates for the stranger and is among the first to reject the rules that have shaped her existence. When she has a baby outside of wedlock, rather than stand by tradition, she wraps her daughter in a blanket, with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling, and abandons her in the nearest city. After mother and daughter have gone their separate ways, Li-yan slowly emerges from the security and insularity of her village to encounter modern life while Haley grows up a privileged and well-loved California girl. Despite Haley’s happy home life, she wonders about her origins; and Li-yan longs for her lost daughter. They both search for and find answers in the tea that has shaped their family’s destiny for generations. A powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture, and distance, Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond that connects mothers and daughters.
Author : Judith Pascoe
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0801443628
"This book is . . . a romantic history of romantic collecting."
Author : Luis Alberto Urrea
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780759567511
From a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The House of Broken Angels and Good Night, Irene, discover the epic historical novel following the journey of a young saint fighting for her survival. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.
Author : Roslynn Long
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493437368
The Perfect Devotional for Nature Lovers Over the years, as nature photographer Roslynn Long captured amazing moments outdoors with her camera, she felt God bringing verses and lessons to mind. Every bird is itself a testament to God's creativity, but the lessons we learn from them go above and beyond mere admiration of nature. From traditional and reflective to humorous and playful, each of these 40 devotions consists of a biblically based reading, stunning bird photography, and an elegant interior design. Whether you love birds, admire nature, or are simply looking for an encouraging read, let this book bring a daily dose of peace, connection with the Lord, and enjoyment of nature into your home.
Author : Leelia Carolyn Cornell
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641406154
Do you hunger to have a deep, personal relationship with God. Do you long to know more of His character? Do you need to find more of His peace, love, and mercy? Do you want more strength to face the challenges and trials of life and emerge victorious? God is so awesome it is impossible to confine Him to mere words. No two people relate the same way to God, and God is fresh in His dealings with each individual. Yet His character is constant and eternal, the same yesterday, today, and forever. We glean foremost from His Word but also by the insights of others, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to discover His Workings in the lives of mankind. These can be beams of light on our own pathway through life. The first part of this book attempts to capture a fragment of Who God is in poetry and verse. The second part is stories from the life of the author and her ancestors which proclaim God in every day living. God is to be in every part and aspect of life, and this book relates stories of life's joys, sorrows, heartrending trials, triumphs, and special times with God, as well as the mundane and the funny happenings of living. There are also poems of God's hand in nature outside the author's backdoor. To proclaim God, you must also live God. This book presents not only His Word but also how His Word can be applied to real-life situations and God's faithfulness throughout generations.
Author : Clifford Eugene Shackelford,Madge M. Lindsay,C. Mark Klym
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603441107
Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas: With Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels, including the Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as the Rockport Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to hummingbirds. The book also includes easy tips for attracting hummingbirds to your own lawn or garden, such as what to plant in the ground or in pots and how to choose and take care of feeders. The authors then showcase the nineteen different hummingbird species that have appeared in the region covered by the book. Magnificent color photographs and original artwork aid in identification and accompany descriptions, range maps, and abundance graphs for each species.
Author : Graciela LimÑn
Publisher : Arte Publico Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1611922925
An Aztec princess describes the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She is Huitzitzlin, 82, of the court of Montezuma and she tells her tale to a priest so history will know who the Aztecs really were. By the author of The Memories of Ana Calderon.
Author : Athol Fugard
Publisher : Theatre Communications Group
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781559366915
The search for a means to an end to apartheid erupts into conflict between a black township youth and his "old-fashioned" black teacher.
Author : Rick Holmer
Publisher : BookSurge LLC
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1419611631
The Aztec Book of Destiny summarizes traditional Mesoamerican beliefs about the spiritual nature of time and its influence on one's personality and fate. The ancient Aztec, Toltec and Maya believed that the day of birth, as defined in their sacred calendar, affects destiny; and this philosophy has guided their daily lives for more than 3000 years. This book condenses the scattered and disparate literature about these beliefs into a fun and informative narrative; but it goes far beyond what academics and popular authors have published to date. The author presents a unique perspective shaped by the wisdom of a traditional calendar-keeper he met in Mexico in 1973. The book's message is that the calendar is not simply an ancient and forgotten curiosity - it is as relevant today as in ancient times. The majority of the book projects the timeless Mesoamerican philosophy into contemporary Western society encouraging introspection and self-awareness.
