Author: Ronald Callander
Publisher: 30 Degrees South Publishers
ISBN: 1928211208
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
In this book we are given a unique view of East Africa of the 1950s; not the stereotyped picture of wildlife safaris and leaping Masai, but the emerging independence struggle of a new African nation from the viewpoint of a white police office, in an exceptionally detailed, thoroughly readable, firsthand account of a rare period of recent history. It tells how an Australian veteran, fresh from the Korean War, became a colonial police officer in Tanganyika Territory (later Tanzania after federation with the offshore islands of Zanzibar in 1964). Ê The reader is taken on a journey which tourists in Africa never see: from back alleys and police cells in the polyglot city of Dar es Salaam, to snake-infested camps on UgandaÐRuanda border patrols, and on police field force emergency operations from barracks at the foot of Kilimanjaro. There is much here to discover about a mostly benign semi-colonial period in Africa which lasted less than fifty years, passing, in one AfricanÕs description, as briefly as a butterflyÕs heartbeat; where a few conscientious white administrators and their loyal African assistants managed vast regions of a desolate territory with remarkably selfless care and scarce resources; where things worked most of the time, but sometimes where chaos reigned. It is about the country itself, its ubiquitous animals and its people at close range, including villagers, criminals, hunters, witch doctors, and colonial officials, but most of all, the African askari policemen who were the authorÕs closeÑand often onlyÑcompanions.
One Beat of a ButterflyÕs Heart
Author: Ronald Callander
Publisher: 30 Degrees South Publishers
ISBN: 1928211208
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
In this book we are given a unique view of East Africa of the 1950s; not the stereotyped picture of wildlife safaris and leaping Masai, but the emerging independence struggle of a new African nation from the viewpoint of a white police office, in an exceptionally detailed, thoroughly readable, firsthand account of a rare period of recent history. It tells how an Australian veteran, fresh from the Korean War, became a colonial police officer in Tanganyika Territory (later Tanzania after federation with the offshore islands of Zanzibar in 1964). Ê The reader is taken on a journey which tourists in Africa never see: from back alleys and police cells in the polyglot city of Dar es Salaam, to snake-infested camps on UgandaÐRuanda border patrols, and on police field force emergency operations from barracks at the foot of Kilimanjaro. There is much here to discover about a mostly benign semi-colonial period in Africa which lasted less than fifty years, passing, in one AfricanÕs description, as briefly as a butterflyÕs heartbeat; where a few conscientious white administrators and their loyal African assistants managed vast regions of a desolate territory with remarkably selfless care and scarce resources; where things worked most of the time, but sometimes where chaos reigned. It is about the country itself, its ubiquitous animals and its people at close range, including villagers, criminals, hunters, witch doctors, and colonial officials, but most of all, the African askari policemen who were the authorÕs closeÑand often onlyÑcompanions.
Publisher: 30 Degrees South Publishers
ISBN: 1928211208
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
In this book we are given a unique view of East Africa of the 1950s; not the stereotyped picture of wildlife safaris and leaping Masai, but the emerging independence struggle of a new African nation from the viewpoint of a white police office, in an exceptionally detailed, thoroughly readable, firsthand account of a rare period of recent history. It tells how an Australian veteran, fresh from the Korean War, became a colonial police officer in Tanganyika Territory (later Tanzania after federation with the offshore islands of Zanzibar in 1964). Ê The reader is taken on a journey which tourists in Africa never see: from back alleys and police cells in the polyglot city of Dar es Salaam, to snake-infested camps on UgandaÐRuanda border patrols, and on police field force emergency operations from barracks at the foot of Kilimanjaro. There is much here to discover about a mostly benign semi-colonial period in Africa which lasted less than fifty years, passing, in one AfricanÕs description, as briefly as a butterflyÕs heartbeat; where a few conscientious white administrators and their loyal African assistants managed vast regions of a desolate territory with remarkably selfless care and scarce resources; where things worked most of the time, but sometimes where chaos reigned. It is about the country itself, its ubiquitous animals and its people at close range, including villagers, criminals, hunters, witch doctors, and colonial officials, but most of all, the African askari policemen who were the authorÕs closeÑand often onlyÑcompanions.
Dear Butterfly Heart
Author: Barbara K. Lofton
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984569732
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
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Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984569732
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
There is no available information at this time. Author will provide once available.
Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart
Author: Ya'Acov Darling Khan
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401963382
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
‘Shaman’, meaning ‘intermediary between spirit and the natural world’, has become a much overused word in the West. It’s not a job title one can give oneself, and in indigenous societies, a shaman is usually born to this role. Ya’Acov Darling Khan is one of the few westerners who have been acknowledged as shamans by indigenous elders or teachers. After being hit by lightning, Ya’Acov took a 30-year journey into the heart of shamanism to seek his own healing, and to learn how he could serve others with the wisdom he acquired through his experiences. He has studied with indigenous teachers from the Arctic Circle to the USA and South America, and has taken part in ceremonies in such diverse locations as Welsh caves to the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Nowadays, Ya’Acov continues to study and regularly journeys to the Ecuadorean Amazon to work alongside the Achuar and Sápara people. For thousands of years, shamans helped the people in their communities remain in balance with themselves, each other, the natural world and the spirit world. This beautifully written book is not only a powerfully honest, humorous and inspiring memoir, but a guidebook for those from many cultures and walks of life wishing to return to their indigenous roots, and be part of midwifing a more benign human presence here on Earth as part of a new dream.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401963382
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
‘Shaman’, meaning ‘intermediary between spirit and the natural world’, has become a much overused word in the West. It’s not a job title one can give oneself, and in indigenous societies, a shaman is usually born to this role. Ya’Acov Darling Khan is one of the few westerners who have been acknowledged as shamans by indigenous elders or teachers. After being hit by lightning, Ya’Acov took a 30-year journey into the heart of shamanism to seek his own healing, and to learn how he could serve others with the wisdom he acquired through his experiences. He has studied with indigenous teachers from the Arctic Circle to the USA and South America, and has taken part in ceremonies in such diverse locations as Welsh caves to the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Nowadays, Ya’Acov continues to study and regularly journeys to the Ecuadorean Amazon to work alongside the Achuar and Sápara people. For thousands of years, shamans helped the people in their communities remain in balance with themselves, each other, the natural world and the spirit world. This beautifully written book is not only a powerfully honest, humorous and inspiring memoir, but a guidebook for those from many cultures and walks of life wishing to return to their indigenous roots, and be part of midwifing a more benign human presence here on Earth as part of a new dream.
Lily-Butterfly
Author: D. O. Grant
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198222343X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Through one illicit sexual encounter between a stepfather and his stepdaughter in the 1950s, a baby is conceived. In a desperate attempt to keep the encounter and conception a secret, the baby’s mother plans to starve the child in her womb and then kill the baby upon its birth. But what no one knows is that little Lily-Butterfly is determined to stay connected to life. Lily-Butterfly eventually enters the world in a small village on an island. She is deformed, underdeveloped, and near death. After her mother abandons her, Lily-Butterfly’s grandmother brings her back from death’s door by resculpturing her deformities and nurturing her soul. When Lily-Butterfly is six, her mother returns. In an effort to deal with her secret, she attempts to destroy Lily-Butterfly, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Still, Lily-Butterfly’s strength of spirit and soul keeps her in harmony and balance. As she matures into a woman, Lily-Butterfly embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she demonstrates the beauty of a woman’s power, despite her challenges. Lily-Butterfly is the moving tale of a woman’s quest for knowledge, compassion, and healing as she overcomes personal obstacles to awaken to her spirit, soul, talents, destiny, and life’s purpose.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198222343X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Through one illicit sexual encounter between a stepfather and his stepdaughter in the 1950s, a baby is conceived. In a desperate attempt to keep the encounter and conception a secret, the baby’s mother plans to starve the child in her womb and then kill the baby upon its birth. But what no one knows is that little Lily-Butterfly is determined to stay connected to life. Lily-Butterfly eventually enters the world in a small village on an island. She is deformed, underdeveloped, and near death. After her mother abandons her, Lily-Butterfly’s grandmother brings her back from death’s door by resculpturing her deformities and nurturing her soul. When Lily-Butterfly is six, her mother returns. In an effort to deal with her secret, she attempts to destroy Lily-Butterfly, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Still, Lily-Butterfly’s strength of spirit and soul keeps her in harmony and balance. As she matures into a woman, Lily-Butterfly embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she demonstrates the beauty of a woman’s power, despite her challenges. Lily-Butterfly is the moving tale of a woman’s quest for knowledge, compassion, and healing as she overcomes personal obstacles to awaken to her spirit, soul, talents, destiny, and life’s purpose.
The Lesbiad of Catullus and Pervigilium Veneris
Author: Gaius Valerius Catullus
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Love poety, Latin
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Love poety, Latin
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Emerald Butterfly
Author: Amanda Nuri
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105664813
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Emerald Butterfly is the first in a trilogy about a girl who holds promise to a dying world. As Samantha Clearwater discovers her true identity and purpose, her ordinary life reveals the spiritual warfare that undermines humanity. Chaos unfolds in her life as the forces of good and evil fight to possess her and her powers.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105664813
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Emerald Butterfly is the first in a trilogy about a girl who holds promise to a dying world. As Samantha Clearwater discovers her true identity and purpose, her ordinary life reveals the spiritual warfare that undermines humanity. Chaos unfolds in her life as the forces of good and evil fight to possess her and her powers.
Butterfly People
Author: William Leach
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0375422935
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
From one of the most highly regarded historians, an original and engrossing chronicle of 19th-century America's infatuation with butterflies and the naturalists who described and named countless new species and unveiled the mysteries of their existence.
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0375422935
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
From one of the most highly regarded historians, an original and engrossing chronicle of 19th-century America's infatuation with butterflies and the naturalists who described and named countless new species and unveiled the mysteries of their existence.
Found My Love on the Internet
Author: Jan White
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728392624
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As a romantic author I’ll like to share my love of writing with readers who love short story’s about romance to share hope on the Internet make your dreams come true don’t give up dreams do come true. Author Jan white
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728392624
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As a romantic author I’ll like to share my love of writing with readers who love short story’s about romance to share hope on the Internet make your dreams come true don’t give up dreams do come true. Author Jan white
Animal Legends from Many Lands
Author: Rose Yeatman Woolf
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486783502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
These fables from around the world recount the adventures of animals that not only can talk but also possess other all-too-human traits. A dozen full-color plates and numerous black-and-white drawings illustrate traditional stories of vice punished and virtue rewarded, including tales of a tortoise that couldn't hold her tongue, a discontented cat, a rabbit that saved his country, and other curious creatures. In "Reynard the Fox," the notorious trickster joins forces with a wolf until his partner's greed drives Reynard to seek revenge. "The Butterfly and the Crane," a tale from Fiji, involves a race to a remote island, and the Flemish legend "The Angel Artist" tells how birds developed their bright feathers. "Zum, Zum, Ziss," "The Raven's Revenge," "The Camel's Neck," and other time-honored parables provide captivating entertainment for readers of all ages.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486783502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
These fables from around the world recount the adventures of animals that not only can talk but also possess other all-too-human traits. A dozen full-color plates and numerous black-and-white drawings illustrate traditional stories of vice punished and virtue rewarded, including tales of a tortoise that couldn't hold her tongue, a discontented cat, a rabbit that saved his country, and other curious creatures. In "Reynard the Fox," the notorious trickster joins forces with a wolf until his partner's greed drives Reynard to seek revenge. "The Butterfly and the Crane," a tale from Fiji, involves a race to a remote island, and the Flemish legend "The Angel Artist" tells how birds developed their bright feathers. "Zum, Zum, Ziss," "The Raven's Revenge," "The Camel's Neck," and other time-honored parables provide captivating entertainment for readers of all ages.
Butterflies Be Gone
Author: Arthur A. Bell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071642331
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Beat the fear of public speaking forever--with no sweat! Speaker’s nerves. For many of us, these words spell disaster. Whether it’s giving a speech to a conference room filled with hundreds of colleagues or simply socializing with a group of strangers at a party, the churning stomach and sweaty palms that come with speaker’s nerves can be uncomfortable at best and career-damaging at worst. When overcoming this anxiety is critical to success, Butterflies Be Gone is your solution. An accomplished speech coach to thousands, including executives, Congressional representatives, and military leaders, Dr. Arthur Bell outlines his sure-fire seven-part plan for conquering your fear. Using tested techniques, probing quizzes, and real-life anecdotes from fellow sufferers, Dr. Bell teaches you how to: Recognize the physiological symptoms of speaker’s nerves Identify your unique anxiety profile and develop a customized plan Prepare and practice intelligently for any speaking engagement Establish comfort by making friends with your audience Use breathing and body work to calm your mind Speak "off the cuff" with confidence
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071642331
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Beat the fear of public speaking forever--with no sweat! Speaker’s nerves. For many of us, these words spell disaster. Whether it’s giving a speech to a conference room filled with hundreds of colleagues or simply socializing with a group of strangers at a party, the churning stomach and sweaty palms that come with speaker’s nerves can be uncomfortable at best and career-damaging at worst. When overcoming this anxiety is critical to success, Butterflies Be Gone is your solution. An accomplished speech coach to thousands, including executives, Congressional representatives, and military leaders, Dr. Arthur Bell outlines his sure-fire seven-part plan for conquering your fear. Using tested techniques, probing quizzes, and real-life anecdotes from fellow sufferers, Dr. Bell teaches you how to: Recognize the physiological symptoms of speaker’s nerves Identify your unique anxiety profile and develop a customized plan Prepare and practice intelligently for any speaking engagement Establish comfort by making friends with your audience Use breathing and body work to calm your mind Speak "off the cuff" with confidence