Author: Mary Aswell Doll
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113567762X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Explores ways in which fiction yields transformative insights for educational theory and practice.
Like Letters in Running Water
Author: Mary Aswell Doll
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113567762X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Explores ways in which fiction yields transformative insights for educational theory and practice.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113567762X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Explores ways in which fiction yields transformative insights for educational theory and practice.
The More of Myth
Author: Mary Aswell Doll
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9460914454
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book uses a nine-year experience of teaching world mythology to art students in order to discuss why and how such ancient stories provide significance today. Myth’s weird images and metaphors recall Wyrd (Word), the goddess of the cauldron. Students can be guided into the cauldron of mythic language to feel the stirring of new awareness of what it really means to be human. Psychologically, myth offers insights into family relations, memory, imagination, and otherness. Ecological insights from myth teach the connection among human-animal-plant relations and the organicism of all life forms. Cosmological insights from myth surprisingly echo findings in new science, with its emphasis on quantum mechanics, force fields, black holes, subatomic particles, chaos, and the possibilities of time travel. Two areas often considered completely opposite -- myth and science—actually reflect one another, since both propose theories, albeit in different ways. Myth cannot be laughed away as “mere” fabula, since, like science and psychology, it has long explored adventures into unseen, unknown worlds that yield necessary knowledge about the place of humans in the scheme of things big and small. The “more” of myth will be of interest to teachers and students of curriculum studies, to those seeking to go beyond Oedipus and Gutenberg, and to readers who know that all forms of life (including fingernails and rocks) are wondrous, diverse, alive, capable, purposive, and necessary.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9460914454
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book uses a nine-year experience of teaching world mythology to art students in order to discuss why and how such ancient stories provide significance today. Myth’s weird images and metaphors recall Wyrd (Word), the goddess of the cauldron. Students can be guided into the cauldron of mythic language to feel the stirring of new awareness of what it really means to be human. Psychologically, myth offers insights into family relations, memory, imagination, and otherness. Ecological insights from myth teach the connection among human-animal-plant relations and the organicism of all life forms. Cosmological insights from myth surprisingly echo findings in new science, with its emphasis on quantum mechanics, force fields, black holes, subatomic particles, chaos, and the possibilities of time travel. Two areas often considered completely opposite -- myth and science—actually reflect one another, since both propose theories, albeit in different ways. Myth cannot be laughed away as “mere” fabula, since, like science and psychology, it has long explored adventures into unseen, unknown worlds that yield necessary knowledge about the place of humans in the scheme of things big and small. The “more” of myth will be of interest to teachers and students of curriculum studies, to those seeking to go beyond Oedipus and Gutenberg, and to readers who know that all forms of life (including fingernails and rocks) are wondrous, diverse, alive, capable, purposive, and necessary.
Common Ground
Author: Todd Outcalt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632209691
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
As the spice maker’s cabinet is full of many herbs, so should a scholar be full of Scripture, Talmud, and Legend—an ancient Jewish proverb This reference to legend—or the teaching tales used by the sages—is a remarkable testimony to the power of story and its place in the history, development, and culture of a people. Legends have helped people understand one another, and offer a context for utilizing ancient beliefs in new ways. A Common Ground is an eclectic volume of the greatest legends of the world including those from Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and more, along with a discussion on why these stories still matter today. The tales featured demonstrate how seemingly disparate beliefs share common ideas and concerns that are more similar than they are different, helping readers to see the world around them with a fresh perspective. These stories and parables attributed to saints and sages will offer inspiration for those who desire to live a life of generosity, understanding, and hope. As the book brings together the most marvelous teachings of the world’s great faiths, readers will discover new points of conversation and understanding. Likewise, this collection of stories from voices as diverse as Tolstoy and Lao Tzu, from Buddha to Jesus, create a beautiful tapestry of teaching that can be applied to contemporary problems and personal choices
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1632209691
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
As the spice maker’s cabinet is full of many herbs, so should a scholar be full of Scripture, Talmud, and Legend—an ancient Jewish proverb This reference to legend—or the teaching tales used by the sages—is a remarkable testimony to the power of story and its place in the history, development, and culture of a people. Legends have helped people understand one another, and offer a context for utilizing ancient beliefs in new ways. A Common Ground is an eclectic volume of the greatest legends of the world including those from Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and more, along with a discussion on why these stories still matter today. The tales featured demonstrate how seemingly disparate beliefs share common ideas and concerns that are more similar than they are different, helping readers to see the world around them with a fresh perspective. These stories and parables attributed to saints and sages will offer inspiration for those who desire to live a life of generosity, understanding, and hope. As the book brings together the most marvelous teachings of the world’s great faiths, readers will discover new points of conversation and understanding. Likewise, this collection of stories from voices as diverse as Tolstoy and Lao Tzu, from Buddha to Jesus, create a beautiful tapestry of teaching that can be applied to contemporary problems and personal choices
Letters from Korea
Author: Julia Irvine
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency
ISBN: 162516985X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The lost art of letter writing comes alive in a soldier's letters from the front, in Letters from Korea, an historical bit of Americana from the year 1953, when the United States was fighting in the Korean War. These letters were written to the author's mother, Elsie Jones Irvine, while her father, James Preston Irvine, was stationed in Korea during the war. They are not only love letters, but are a chronicle of the time, providing an intriguing slice of history of what was happening during that era in both countries. Julia Irvine came across the letters in an old footlocker in 2005, fifty-two years after they were written. Retired teacher Julia Irvine grew up an Army brat. She now lives in Columbus, Georgia. This is her first book, which was inspired by "finding the letters my father wrote to my mother." Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/JuliaIrvine
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency
ISBN: 162516985X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The lost art of letter writing comes alive in a soldier's letters from the front, in Letters from Korea, an historical bit of Americana from the year 1953, when the United States was fighting in the Korean War. These letters were written to the author's mother, Elsie Jones Irvine, while her father, James Preston Irvine, was stationed in Korea during the war. They are not only love letters, but are a chronicle of the time, providing an intriguing slice of history of what was happening during that era in both countries. Julia Irvine came across the letters in an old footlocker in 2005, fifty-two years after they were written. Retired teacher Julia Irvine grew up an Army brat. She now lives in Columbus, Georgia. This is her first book, which was inspired by "finding the letters my father wrote to my mother." Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/JuliaIrvine
Rural Letters
Author: Nathaniel Parker Willis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
The Teachings of Buddha
Author: Bukkyō Dendō Kyōkai
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN: 9788120727816
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Buddhas Wisdom is as broad as the ocean and His Spirit is full of great Compassion. Buddha has no form but manifests Himself in Exquisiteness and leads us with His whole heart of Compassion. This book is valuable because it contains the essence of the Buddhas teachings as recorded in over five thousand volumes. These teachings have been preserved and handed down for more than twenty-five hundred years extending beyond borders and racial barriers of the world. The words of Buddha contained in this book touch on all aspects of human life and bring meaning to it.
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN: 9788120727816
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Buddhas Wisdom is as broad as the ocean and His Spirit is full of great Compassion. Buddha has no form but manifests Himself in Exquisiteness and leads us with His whole heart of Compassion. This book is valuable because it contains the essence of the Buddhas teachings as recorded in over five thousand volumes. These teachings have been preserved and handed down for more than twenty-five hundred years extending beyond borders and racial barriers of the world. The words of Buddha contained in this book touch on all aspects of human life and bring meaning to it.
Befriend the Unknown
Author: Ken Foo
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479795399
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
BOOK SUMMARY Many may get a chill in the spine because they are not here simply to live it up but on a scared mission to purify the planet. If you failed to do your bit during this life, you will come back again as another person and this ‘come and go’ scenario could be a hundred times if you are a slow learner! The ruins of our world are exposed in dirty politics and the Bible is also under the microscope for not telling the truth regarding the demise of Jesus Christ. A must read for those who want ‘truths’ to be unveiled. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING This book has everything; our missions on earth, mystics, karma, dirty politics, humor and how to balance your life. After reading this book, it’s like being reborn again; this time more to love, serve and laugh again. History is likely to be rewritten as very compelling evidence have surfaced that Jesus Christ was not crucified.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479795399
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
BOOK SUMMARY Many may get a chill in the spine because they are not here simply to live it up but on a scared mission to purify the planet. If you failed to do your bit during this life, you will come back again as another person and this ‘come and go’ scenario could be a hundred times if you are a slow learner! The ruins of our world are exposed in dirty politics and the Bible is also under the microscope for not telling the truth regarding the demise of Jesus Christ. A must read for those who want ‘truths’ to be unveiled. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING This book has everything; our missions on earth, mystics, karma, dirty politics, humor and how to balance your life. After reading this book, it’s like being reborn again; this time more to love, serve and laugh again. History is likely to be rewritten as very compelling evidence have surfaced that Jesus Christ was not crucified.
Rural Letters and Other Records of Thought at Leisure
Author: Nathaniel Parker Willis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Dead Reckoning
Author: Ivan Blake
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1645409201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Readers' Favorite and Eric Hoffer Award-Winning-Author “…one of the most complex and well-crafted dark figures that I’ve seen in horror, and that’s in a very long time as a fan of the genre…a psychological, fulfilling, and bone-shaking horror story with complexity and genuine terror.” —K.C. Finn, Award-winning author of Book of Shade Professor Ignatius Greyson is about to be terminated for fraud and sexual abuse, but he won’t go quietly. He’s determined to take revenge on everyone who ever dismissed his intellect, and the perfect weapon for doing so lies somewhere among the one hundred fifty Titanic dead buried in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Greyson has chased clues to the correct grave from Russia to Czechoslovakia, but after a series of appalling blunders, he is desperate for help. That’s when he comes upon Chris Chandler, infamous defender of the dead as he’s called by the press in Maine. With the promise of a college scholarship, Greyson induces an unwitting Chandler to help in his hunt. When, however, Chandler realizes the lengths to which Greyson will go to recover the lost weapon and unleash its terrifying power, their conflict is joined. With the help of a Holocaust survivor who carries a grim and shameful secret of his own, Chris must battle Greyson to the death or become the very monstrous thing he has dedicated his life to vanquishing. Praise for Ivan Blake Dead Silent Dead Silent is quite the gift, complete with a black bow, to horror fans. A ghoulish gem, Dead Silent juggles the Gothic New England ambiance, the parade of sleazy characters, and the occasional supernatural mauling with panache. —Kirkus Reviews Ivan Blake excels in crafting enjoyable, seat-of-your-pants, high-octane tension…readers who like fast-paced horror with a big dose of history and mystery will find Dead Silent heady, engrossing, and nearly impossible to put down. —Midwest Book Review
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1645409201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Readers' Favorite and Eric Hoffer Award-Winning-Author “…one of the most complex and well-crafted dark figures that I’ve seen in horror, and that’s in a very long time as a fan of the genre…a psychological, fulfilling, and bone-shaking horror story with complexity and genuine terror.” —K.C. Finn, Award-winning author of Book of Shade Professor Ignatius Greyson is about to be terminated for fraud and sexual abuse, but he won’t go quietly. He’s determined to take revenge on everyone who ever dismissed his intellect, and the perfect weapon for doing so lies somewhere among the one hundred fifty Titanic dead buried in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Greyson has chased clues to the correct grave from Russia to Czechoslovakia, but after a series of appalling blunders, he is desperate for help. That’s when he comes upon Chris Chandler, infamous defender of the dead as he’s called by the press in Maine. With the promise of a college scholarship, Greyson induces an unwitting Chandler to help in his hunt. When, however, Chandler realizes the lengths to which Greyson will go to recover the lost weapon and unleash its terrifying power, their conflict is joined. With the help of a Holocaust survivor who carries a grim and shameful secret of his own, Chris must battle Greyson to the death or become the very monstrous thing he has dedicated his life to vanquishing. Praise for Ivan Blake Dead Silent Dead Silent is quite the gift, complete with a black bow, to horror fans. A ghoulish gem, Dead Silent juggles the Gothic New England ambiance, the parade of sleazy characters, and the occasional supernatural mauling with panache. —Kirkus Reviews Ivan Blake excels in crafting enjoyable, seat-of-your-pants, high-octane tension…readers who like fast-paced horror with a big dose of history and mystery will find Dead Silent heady, engrossing, and nearly impossible to put down. —Midwest Book Review
Glory Revealed
Author: Sharlene Shantalle Hylton
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514409658
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Gaining access to The Glory does not come by easily...it comes at a price. God wants His People to have access to this heavenly realm. However, He wants us to understand what The Glory is truly all about. There is protocol, there are steps, and there are stages that one must go through in order to experience The Glory of God. As you read this book, you will have an in-depth understanding of The Glory and how it parallels with True Worship, the Hebrew Letters, and Deep Waters. Be enlightened and empowered, as you are taken to a deeper dimension in God, while He reveals His Glory to you and through you at this very time and hour.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514409658
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Gaining access to The Glory does not come by easily...it comes at a price. God wants His People to have access to this heavenly realm. However, He wants us to understand what The Glory is truly all about. There is protocol, there are steps, and there are stages that one must go through in order to experience The Glory of God. As you read this book, you will have an in-depth understanding of The Glory and how it parallels with True Worship, the Hebrew Letters, and Deep Waters. Be enlightened and empowered, as you are taken to a deeper dimension in God, while He reveals His Glory to you and through you at this very time and hour.