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Author : ISHANI. NAIDU
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9353576342
Author : Ishani Naidu
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353579265
Float along with the River and giggle with the children who make paper boats. Wave to the animals making their homes along its banks, and greet the morning with Baba who visits each day to sing a beautiful song about the Sun. This gentle and profound story is woven with classical themes of Ayurveda and Vedanta. Through subtle, nature-based analogies, children and adults alike resonate with universal messages about the happiness and health of moderation and the joy and power of recognizing the divine light in our own hearts. Activity pages offer playful explorations of holistic wellbeing of body, mind and soul using ancient wisdom.
Author : Brian Doyle
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780316492874
From a "born storyteller" (Seattle Times), this playful and moving bestselling book of essays invites us into the miraculous and transcendent moments of everyday life. When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of sixty after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted readers who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the twenty-first century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder about the sanctity of everyday things, and about love and connection in all their forms: spiritual love, brotherly love, romantic love, and even the love of a nine-foot sturgeon. At a moment when the world can sometimes feel darker than ever, Doyle's writing, which constantly evokes the humor and even bliss that life affords, is a balm. His essays manage to find, again and again, exquisite beauty in the quotidian, whether it's the awe of a child the first time she hears a river, or a husband's whiskers that a grieving widow misses seeing in her sink every morning. Through Doyle's eyes, nothing is dull. David James Duncan sums up Doyle's sensibilities best in his introduction to the collection: "Brian Doyle lived the pleasure of bearing daily witness to quiet glories hidden in people, places and creatures of little or no size, renown, or commercial value, and he brought inimitably playful or soaring or aching or heartfelt language to his tellings." A life's work, One Long River of Song invites readers to experience joy and wonder in ordinary moments that become, under Doyle's rapturous and exuberant gaze, extraordinary.
Author : Suchen Christine Lim
Publisher : Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781906582579
Voted Best Indie Book by Kirkus Reviews and awarded a prestigious Blue Star. Ping, an American citizen, returns to Singapore after many years and sees a country transformed by prosperity. Gone are the boatmen and hawkers who once lived along the crowded riverside and in their place rise the gleaming towers of the financial district. Her childhood growing up among the river people had been very different, and leaving her first love Weng, a musician, for America, had been devastating. Now that she is back in Singapore, can she face her former lover and reveal the secret that has separated them for many years? Reviews: “Lim’s affecting, lushly textured historical novel... A fine, deeply felt saga of lives caught up in progress that’s as heartbreaking as it is hopeful.” Kirkus, 5 * Blue Star Review "The River’s Song is a startling work of brilliance that leaves the reader spellbound." kitaab.org “...just as the best novels should be but so rarely are: like immersion in a vivid dream. I couldn’t decide whether to read it slowly in order to savour every word, or to race along, mesmerised by Lim’s dazzling story-telling.” Jill Dawson, British author of The Great Lover, (Richard and Judy’s Bookclub) “...a winning coming of age novel that bridges the years and countries. Here is the buoyancy of sentences and a testimony of resilience.” Krys Lee, award-winning Korean author of The Drifting House “...powerful, deep and moving – draws you in and pulls you along irresistibly. Its heartfelt swell will carry you away to a place of passion and resonant conviction.” Kevin MacNeil, Scottish author of the best-selling The Stornoway Way “A touching story that retrieves Singapore’s fast disappearing past and gives its famous river the depth and colour of a people’s history, and a wonderful rendition of the pipa, on the page, as mother and daughter play their songs from the heart.” Romesh Gunasekera author of Reef, shortlisted for the Booker Prize Singapore Literature Prize Winner and South East Asia Write Award winner Suchen Christine Lim is one of Singapore’s most distinguished writers. In 1992, her third novel, Fistful of Colours, was awarded the Inaugural Singapore Literature Prize. A Bit Of Earth (2000), her fourth novel, and her popular short-story collection, The Lies That Build A Marriage (2007) were later shortlisted for the same prize. Awarded a Fulbright grant in 1997, she is a Fellow of the International Writers Program, University of Iowa, and the first Singapore writer honoured as the university’s International Writer-in-Residence in 2000. A regular guest at Writers' Festivals in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, and UK she has also held writing residencies in Myanmar, the Philippines, South Korea and at the University of Western Australia in Perth. In 2011, she was the Visiting Fellow in Creative Writing at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. In 2012, she won the South East Asia Write Award. In the UK, she has regularly been writer-in- residence at the Arvon Foundation and has tutored at Moniack Mhor in Scotland.
Author : Jean Blewett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Canadian poetry
ISBN : MINN:319510024593090
Author : John Chinaka Onyeche
Publisher : Warrioress Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-24
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9798869102775
"Time & Songs of The River Men" is a profound and evocative collection of poetry that takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives and experiences of the River Men, a community deeply connected to the rhythms of the river and the passage of time. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of themes, from personal introspection to communal history, and they are bound together by the river's constant presence, symbolizing the flow of life itself. The collection begins with the theme of wandering and a wanderer, setting the stage for a contemplative exploration of life's mysteries. "For Gift Ugochi" and "Gift is dead" pay tribute to the memory of Gift Ugochi, encapsulating the grief and loss felt by the River Men. "We are all fishermen with broken nets" is a metaphorical reflection on the challenges and imperfections inherent in the human condition, while "For the boys who left home early (a requiem)" commemorates the lives of those who departed prematurely. "Our tales" and "Gin and ship" delve into the community's shared stories and traditions, offering a glimpse into the unique culture of the River Men. "Slavery" and "The place of gods and our cultures" confront the historical and cultural complexities that have shaped their world. "Motherhood" and "Home calls" celebrate the enduring bonds of family and the significance of home, while "Watching the river flow" and "At the riverbank" capture the eternal presence of the river in their lives. The collection also explores themes of love, longing, and resilience, as seen in "Marriage 1&2," "My woman," and "Hope." It contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of change in "Time and songs" and "Staring at self in portrait of time." "Time & Songs of The River Men" culminates with a reflection on spirituality and existence, posing questions about the divine in "Is God a poet" and contemplating the never-ending journey of life in "Journeying." This collection of poems weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and cultural insights, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the world of the River Men and reflect on their own journeys through the ever-flowing river of time. It is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of storytelling and song.
Author : Brian Doyle
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780316492874
From a "born storyteller" (Seattle Times), this playful and moving bestselling book of essays invites us into the miraculous and transcendent moments of everyday life. When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of sixty after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like following of devoted readers who regard his writing as one of the best-kept secrets of the twenty-first century. Doyle writes with a delightful sense of wonder about the sanctity of everyday things, and about love and connection in all their forms: spiritual love, brotherly love, romantic love, and even the love of a nine-foot sturgeon. At a moment when the world can sometimes feel darker than ever, Doyle's writing, which constantly evokes the humor and even bliss that life affords, is a balm. His essays manage to find, again and again, exquisite beauty in the quotidian, whether it's the awe of a child the first time she hears a river, or a husband's whiskers that a grieving widow misses seeing in her sink every morning. Through Doyle's eyes, nothing is dull. David James Duncan sums up Doyle's sensibilities best in his introduction to the collection: "Brian Doyle lived the pleasure of bearing daily witness to quiet glories hidden in people, places and creatures of little or no size, renown, or commercial value, and he brought inimitably playful or soaring or aching or heartfelt language to his tellings." A life's work, One Long River of Song invites readers to experience joy and wonder in ordinary moments that become, under Doyle's rapturous and exuberant gaze, extraordinary.
Author : Melody Carlson
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781426736544
Sometimes when we look back, we are able to see ahead Following her mother’s funeral, and on the verge of her own midlife crisis, widow Anna Larson returns to the home of her youth to sort out her parents’ belongings, as well as her own turbulent life. For the first time since childhood, Anna embraces her native heritage, despite the disdain of her vicious mother-in-law. By transforming her old family home on the banks of the Siuslaw River into The Inn at Shining Waters, Anna hopes to create a place of healing—a place where guests experience peace, grace, and new beginnings. Starting with her own family . . . “Melody Carlson painted a serene and unforgettable sense of place that came alive with shimmering waters, one woman’s dream, life-changing wisdom, and characters I care about ... I’m seriously hooked on the series!" -- Kathy Herman, author of Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series and the Sophie Trace Trilogy "Melody Carlson's River's Song eased through me gently layer by layer, deeper and deeper. This story of re-awakening or renewal appears deceptively simple but wields great emotional power. I look forward to book 2 in The Inn at Shining Rivers series." Lyn Cote, Author of Her Abundant Joy "In River’s Song, Melody Carlson beautifully tells a generational story of a family living alongside the banks of Oregon’s Siuslaw River. Told with sensitivity and insight the story includes a Native American thread, deals with issues of abuse, and weaves an ending full of redemption and grace. I can’t wait to read the next novel in the series!" Leslie Gould, Beyond the Blue and co-author of The Amish Midwife and The Amish Nanny, with Mindy Starns Clark
Author : Mary Elizabeth Townsend
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026170223
Author : Philip Connors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fire lookouts
ISBN : 1941026915
The mountain he loves goes up in flames. His friend and fellow lookout dies. He falls in love. Wilderness endures.
Author : Anna Bonus Kingsford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009561015
Author : Virginia Midgett Richardson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781483645087
About the Book Today, with so many forms and styles of modem poetry, it is refreshing sometimes to read the simple rhymes that one can understand without some kind of degree in reading poetry. The poems between the covers of this book come from the very heart of the writer and describes so many feelings she has felt through the many years of her life. Some are sad and some are hopeful and there are others that tell her story in rhyme that is simple and are written for ordinary people who often feel as she feels. Maybe in some of the poems they can find a part of themselves or relive some memories they have long forgotten but would like to revisit. May these words bring some joy to others and that is one reason the author has published this book.
Author : Joy Cowley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 9781776572533
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Author : Belinda Hollyer
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408316900
Jessye's tumultuous life flits between her grandmother and her mother. As she tries to make sense of her family past, she discovers secrets that lurk beneath the surface of all of their lives... A beautifully told story set in New Zealand.
Author : Avril Joy
Publisher : Lynn Michell
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780957596870
Set in a river boat community in Arkansas in the 1930s, this poignant story chronicles Aiyana Weir's spirited determination to break away from a life, like that of the women around her, defined and dominated by brutal patriarchy. Aiyana's voice, unique, hesitant and uneducated, expresses the turmoil of her inner world through the details and rhythms of her beloved river and charts her secret pursuit of literacy - her only means of escape from the abuse of her father and the indifference of the man to whom she is casually given. Her grandmother, a mythical figure steeped in wisdom and folklore, and her brother, Lyle, are Aiyana's only allies in her struggle for survival and as shameless plans to leave the river.
