This Landscape S Fierce Embrace

Author : Donna L. Potts
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781443854658

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This Landscape’s Fierce Embrace by Donna L. Potts Pdf

The poet and playwright Francis Harvey, born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, has spent most of his life in County Donegal, where he has published an extraordinary range of poetry and served as a mentor for many other poets. This book serves as a tribute to him and his literary achievement. His admirers from Ireland and around the world have collaborated in a collection that includes paintings and photographs of the Donegal landscape about which he writes so movingly, personal essays and poems celebrating his poetry, and critical essays that explore Harvey’s major themes in greater depth. Although Harvey’s poems have received critical acclaim – his poem, ‘Heron’ won the 1989 Guardian and World Wildlife Fund Poetry Competition; he was the recipient of the Peterloo Poets Prize; and went on to be elected to the prestigious affiliation of Irish artists, Aosdána – this is the long overdue first book-length critical study of his work.

Author : Belden C. Lane
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199760428

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The Solace of Fierce Landscapes by Belden C. Lane Pdf

In the tradition of Kathleen Norris, Terry Tempest Williams, and Thomas Merton, The Solace of Fierce Landscapes explores the impulse that has drawn seekers into the wilderness for centuries and offers eloquent testimony to the healing power of mountain silence and desert indifference. Interweaving a memoir of his mother's long struggle with Alzheimer's and cancer, meditations on his own wilderness experience, and illuminating commentary on the Christian via negativa--a mystical tradition that seeks God in the silence beyond language--Lane rejects the easy affirmations of pop spirituality for the harsher but more profound truths that wilderness can teach us. "There is an unaccountable solace that fierce landscapes offer to the soul. They heal, as well as mirror, the brokeness we find within." It is this apparent paradox that lies at the heart of this remarkable book: that inhuman landscapes should be the source of spiritual comfort. Lane shows that the very indifference of the wilderness can release us from the demands of the endlessly anxious ego, teach us to ignore the inessential in our own lives, and enable us to transcend the "false self" that is ever-obsessed with managing impressions. Drawing upon the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, Meister Eckhardt, Simone Weil, Edward Abbey, and many other Christian and non-Christian writers, Lane also demonstrates how those of us cut off from the wilderness might "make some desert" in our lives. Written with vivid intelligence, narrative ease, and a gracefulness that is itself a comfort, The Solace of Fierce Landscapes gives us not only a description but a "performance" of an ancient and increasingly relevant spiritual tradition.

Author : Donna L. Potts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : English poetry
ISBN : 1443851663

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This Landscape's Fierce Embrace by Donna L. Potts Pdf

The poet and playwright Francis Harvey, born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, has spent most of his life in County Donegal, where he has published an extraordinary range of poetry and served as a mentor for many other poets. This book serves as a tribute to him and his literary achievement. His admirers from Ireland and around the world have collaborated in a collection that includes paintings and photographs of the Donegal landscape about which he writes so movingly, personal essays and poems celebrating his poetry, and critical essays that explore Harveyâ (TM)s major themes in greater depth. Although Harveyâ (TM)s poems have received critical acclaim â " his poem, â ~Heronâ (TM) won the 1989 Guardian and World Wildlife Fund Poetry Competition; he was the recipient of the Peterloo Poets Prize; and went on to be elected to the prestigious affiliation of Irish artists, Aosdàna â " this is the long overdue first book-length critical study of his work.

Author : Marcello Giovanelli,Chloe Harrison,Louise Nuttall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350111134

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New Directions in Cognitive Grammar and Style by Marcello Giovanelli,Chloe Harrison,Louise Nuttall Pdf

In recent years, the Cognitive Grammar account of language and mind has become an influential framework for the study of textual meaning and interpretation. This book is the first to bring together applications of Cognitive Grammar for a range of stylistic purposes, including the analysis of both literary and non-literary discourse. Demonstrating the diverse range of uses for Cognitive Grammar, chapters apply this framework to diverse text-types including poetry, narrative fiction, comics, press reports, political discourse and music, as well as exploring its potential for the teaching of language and literature in a range of contexts. Combining cutting-edge research in cognitive, critical and pedagogical stylistics, New Directions in Cognitive Grammar and Style showcases the latest developments in this field and offers new insights into our experiences of literary and non-literary texts by drawing on current understandings of language and cognition.

Author : Bernadette Flanagan,Beverly Lanzetta
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606083376

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Embracing Solitude by Bernadette Flanagan,Beverly Lanzetta Pdf

Embracing Solitude focuses on the interior turn of monasticism and scans the Christian tradition for women who have made this turn in various epochs and circumstances. New Monasticism is a movement assuming diverse forms in response to the turn to classical spiritual sources for guidance about living spiritual commitment with integrity and authenticity today. Genuine spiritual seeking requires the cultivation of an inner disposition to return to the room of the heart. The lessons explored in this book from women spiritual entrepreneurs across the centuries will benefit contemporary New Monastics--both women and men. The accounts will inspire, challenge, and guide those who follow in the footsteps of the renowned spiritual innovators profiled here.

Author : Kathryn Kirkpatrick,Borbála Faragó
Publisher : Springer
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137434807

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Animals in Irish Literature and Culture by Kathryn Kirkpatrick,Borbála Faragó Pdf

Animals in Irish Literature and Culture spans the early modern period to the present, exploring colonial, post-colonial, and globalized manifestations of Ireland as country and state as well as the human animal and non-human animal migrations that challenge a variety of literal and cultural borders.

Author : W. Vance Grace
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725264601

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Landscape of the Soul by W. Vance Grace Pdf

The North American church is struggling. Our society seems to be coming apart at the seams and Christianity appears on the verge of losing its voice, its leadership, and its youth. The church’s calling is to cooperate with her Creator in the repair of the world. Instead, we struggle in the loss of the simplicity of the natural images of Jesus which compel us to engage tension, dependency, and the lesson of being on the margins. Until we learn to take our cues from a world we did not build, our actions will continue to prop up a society struggling from the weight of its own ethos. Part history, part cultural dialogue, part travelogue—always in conversation with the ancient and compelling biblical vision of shalom—Landscape of the Soul will encourage you to see beyond the shells of your constructed world to those places where dynamic spiritual rhythms can still be found.

Author : W. Vance Grace
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781449793630

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Sojourn by W. Vance Grace Pdf

Increasing numbers of people in our culture, particularly middle-aged men, are finding that the things they worked for over the past two decades are simply not providing the fulfillment they originally expected from them. We are coming to realize that our homes, vehicles, jobs and possessions are not sufficient to stave off the crisis of meaning many of us find when life does not meet our expectations. Sojourn reminds us that life is often messy—complex and full of fear—just as it should be. Learning from the few wild places still available to us in our culture can provide us with the realization that a weighty life is a life on its way to an important integration of body, soul, heart, and spirit.

Author : Yuki Nakamura
Publisher : Heartstrings Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : EAN:1230007801693

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50 Life-Changing Stories: Embrace Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku for Inner Peace and Growth by Yuki Nakamura Pdf

50 Life-Changing Stories: Embrace Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku for Inner Peace and Growth Dive into a world of transformation and self-discovery with this captivating collection of 50 stories that explore the core principles of Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku. These tales will take you on a journey towards personal growth, resilience, and a life filled with purpose and serenity. Within this remarkable anthology, you'll encounter stories that reveal the power of these philosophies: Stoicism, with its unwavering strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Ikigai, guiding you towards discovering your true purpose and joy. Kaizen, illustrating the transformative nature of continuous improvement. Wabi-sabi, the beauty found in imperfection and the acceptance of life's transience. Shinrin-yoku, the healing embrace of nature and its profound wisdom. Each of these stories offers timeless wisdom and practical guidance, revealing the hidden treasures within the philosophies of Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku. They provide insights into embracing life's imperfections, finding purpose, cultivating resilience, and connecting with the natural world to discover serenity. 50 Life-Changing Stories is a collection designed to inspire and guide you toward a life of inner peace, personal growth, and profound meaning. These stories reflect the universal human quest for wisdom, fulfillment, and harmony. Your journey to a more enriching and enlightened life begins here, with these tales as your companions. Open this book, and allow the stories to transport you into a world of transformation, where Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku become your guiding lights. Embrace the wisdom of the ages and discover the life-changing power of these remarkable philosophies. Your journey to inner peace and growth starts here.

Author : Philip Vann
Publisher : Sansom (Acc)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art, British
ISBN : UCSC:32106017110104

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Face to Face by Philip Vann Pdf

The core of this book is a detailed examination of 100 British self-portraits in the remarkable Ruth Borchard Collection. The earliest include works by Raymond Coxon, Ithell Colquhoun, Carel Weight and Anne Redpath from the first half of last century, but most are from the 1950s and 60s, helping evoke an entire period in British art and its myriad developing strands. All kinds of artistic influences are to be seen here - art school academicism, Camden Town, Expressionism, the Euston Road School, Kitchen Sink, continental Existentialism. The Collection is full of revelations of once relatively obscure artists who have gone on to become critically appreciated, along with artists of stature who have been unfairly neglected. Each portrait is accompanied by a text discussing the work in some detail, the artist's background and development and any relevant writings. In all, self-portraits by 220 artists are illustrated, mainly in color.

Author : Thomas W. Mann
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666719857

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Reading the Two Books of God by Thomas W. Mann Pdf

Thomas W. Mann is a biblical scholar and retired parish minister and the author of numerous books and articles. He is particularly interested in how experiences in nature prompt theological reflection based in the Bible, shaping our sense of sacred time and place, and how the lectionary readings of the church year also provide a spiritual calendar for the seasons of our lives. The result is a conversation inspired by poets and writers like Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry, and John Muir, but also by philosophers and theologians ranging from Abraham Joshua Heschel to David Kelsey. Along the way, we enter “beach time” and take backpacking trips in the Sierras, but also join the “triumphal entry” parade on Palm Sunday and listen to the stable animals on Christmas Eve. We perceive the beauty of creation through the eyes of science as well as religion, sensually as well as intellectually. We celebrate our communion with all creatures, from fungus to forests, inspired with awe and reverence, and with a responsibility to care for the earth, so threatened by climate change.

Author : Steven Lewis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725242760

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Landscape as Sacred Space by Steven Lewis Pdf

Steven Lewis's Landscape as Sacred Space: Metaphors for the Spiritual Journey invites new discussions about our spiritual journeys and allows seekers to rethink approaches to Christian spirituality and theology in light of postmodernity. Landscape metaphors provide a common and accessible language to articulate one's spiritual journey. Spiritual mountains, deserts, and valleys are dominant landscapes on our journey through life. Most people have experienced the joy of a mountaintop spiritual experience, the pain of spiritual deserts, or perhaps the dreariness too often associated with spiritual valleys. There is a tendency, however, to highlight spiritual mountaintops, while avoiding spiritual deserts and ignoring spiritual valleys. This leaves many Christians ill-equipped either to deal with crises or to integrate God into ordinary life. Each landscape offers rich lessons that, when combined together, lead us toward a maturing faith and into a deeper relationship with God. Landscape as Sacred Space is intended to aid those who search for more meaningful ways to articulate their faith journey. The book grants permission to struggle with life's landscapes, provides safe spaces to reflect on the journey, and introduces language that enables exploration and discovery.

Author : Elihu Rich
Publisher : London : R. Griffin
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000661831

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Cyclopaedia of Biography: Embracing a Series of Original Memoirs of the Most Distinguished Persons of All Times by Elihu Rich Pdf

Author : John W. Dower
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393345247

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Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II by John W. Dower Pdf

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the 1999 National Book Award for Nonfiction, finalist for the Lionel Gelber Prize and the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize, Embracing Defeat is John W. Dower's brilliant examination of Japan in the immediate, shattering aftermath of World War II. Drawing on a vast range of Japanese sources and illustrated with dozens of astonishing documentary photographs, Embracing Defeat is the fullest and most important history of the more than six years of American occupation, which affected every level of Japanese society, often in ways neither side could anticipate. Dower, whom Stephen E. Ambrose has called "America's foremost historian of the Second World War in the Pacific," gives us the rich and turbulent interplay between West and East, the victor and the vanquished, in a way never before attempted, from top-level manipulations concerning the fate of Emperor Hirohito to the hopes and fears of men and women in every walk of life. Already regarded as the benchmark in its field, Embracing Defeat is a work of colossal scholarship and history of the very first order. John W. Dower is the Elting E. Morison Professor of History at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for War Without Mercy.

Author : Evert Augustus Duyckinck,George L. Duyckinck
Publisher : New York : C. Scribner
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1856
Category : American literature
ISBN : BSB:BSB10813903

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Cyclopaedia of American Literature Embracing Personal and Critical Notices of Authors, and Selections from Their Writings, from the Earliest Period to the Present Day with Portraits, Autographs, and Other Illustrations by Evert Augustus Duyckinck,George L. Duyckinck Pdf