Author: Mira Hamermesh
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This moving memoir gives a vivid account of award-winning film maker Mira Hammermesh's remarkable life.
The River of Angry Dogs
Author: Mira Hamermesh
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This moving memoir gives a vivid account of award-winning film maker Mira Hammermesh's remarkable life.
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This moving memoir gives a vivid account of award-winning film maker Mira Hammermesh's remarkable life.
The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain
Author: Rick Crandall
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0757322697
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0757322697
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.
Journey to Poland
Author: Maurizio Cinquegrani
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474403581
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Journey to Poland addresses crucial issues of memory and history in relation to the Holocaust as it unfolded in the territories of the Second Polish Republic.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474403581
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Journey to Poland addresses crucial issues of memory and history in relation to the Holocaust as it unfolded in the territories of the Second Polish Republic.
The Far River
Author: Barbara Wood
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1683367677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
For as long as anyone could remember, the Schallers and the Newmans had been enemies. When the skeletal remains of a victim of foul play are discovered at the Schaller estate, a decades-old feud between the rival winemaking families is reignited and dark secrets begin to see the light of day. Set against the lush backdrop of the rolling hills of California's Central Coast, The New York Times best-selling author Barbara Wood's thirtieth novel is a generation-spanning saga of love, treachery, and bitterly held grudges.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1683367677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
For as long as anyone could remember, the Schallers and the Newmans had been enemies. When the skeletal remains of a victim of foul play are discovered at the Schaller estate, a decades-old feud between the rival winemaking families is reignited and dark secrets begin to see the light of day. Set against the lush backdrop of the rolling hills of California's Central Coast, The New York Times best-selling author Barbara Wood's thirtieth novel is a generation-spanning saga of love, treachery, and bitterly held grudges.
Insurrections
Author: Rion Amilcar Scott
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813168201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A suicidal father looks to an older neighbor—and the Cookie Monster—for salvation and sanctuary as his life begins to unravel. A man seeking to save his estranged, drug-addicted brother from the city's underbelly confronts his own mortality. A chess match between a girl and her father turns into a master class about life, self-realization, and pride: "Now hold on little girl.... Chess is like real life. The white pieces go first so they got an advantage over the black pieces." These are just a few glimpses into the world of the residents of the fictional town of Cross River, Maryland, a largely black settlement founded in 1807 after the only successful slave revolt in the United States. Raw, edgy, and unrelenting yet infused with forgiveness, redemption, and humor, the stories in this collection explore characters suffering the quiet tragedies of everyday life and fighting for survival. In Insurrections, Rion Amilcar Scott's lyrical prose authentically portrays individuals growing up and growing old in an African American community. Writing with a delivery and dialect that are intense and unapologetically current, Scott presents characters who dare to make their own choices—choices of kindness or cruelty—in the depths of darkness and hopelessness. Although Cross River's residents may be halted or deterred in their search for fulfillment, their spirits remain resilient—always evolving and constantly moving.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813168201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A suicidal father looks to an older neighbor—and the Cookie Monster—for salvation and sanctuary as his life begins to unravel. A man seeking to save his estranged, drug-addicted brother from the city's underbelly confronts his own mortality. A chess match between a girl and her father turns into a master class about life, self-realization, and pride: "Now hold on little girl.... Chess is like real life. The white pieces go first so they got an advantage over the black pieces." These are just a few glimpses into the world of the residents of the fictional town of Cross River, Maryland, a largely black settlement founded in 1807 after the only successful slave revolt in the United States. Raw, edgy, and unrelenting yet infused with forgiveness, redemption, and humor, the stories in this collection explore characters suffering the quiet tragedies of everyday life and fighting for survival. In Insurrections, Rion Amilcar Scott's lyrical prose authentically portrays individuals growing up and growing old in an African American community. Writing with a delivery and dialect that are intense and unapologetically current, Scott presents characters who dare to make their own choices—choices of kindness or cruelty—in the depths of darkness and hopelessness. Although Cross River's residents may be halted or deterred in their search for fulfillment, their spirits remain resilient—always evolving and constantly moving.
The Children of Raquette Lake
Author: Mira Rothenberg
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583945059
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The Children of Raquette Lake: One Summer That Helped Change the Course of Treatment for Autism is an inspiring account of author Mira Rothenberg's experience with eleven autistic and schizophrenic children during the summer of 1958. In order to avoid the regression that often occurred during the summer months, Rothenberg, a trained psychologist, and her colleagues Zev Spanier and Tev Goldsman, decided to bring their young patients to a camp in Raquette Lake, located in the Adirondack region of Northern New York. As Rothenberg explains, this was a time when severely disturbed children were considered untreatable and often sent to live out their lives in institutions where their needs were neglected and ignored. Many of Rothenberg's patients exhibited signs of abuse and emotional trauma. On the island, Rothenberg, Spanier, and Goldsman discovered that by applying what was then an unconventional treatment of loving care and tolerance, their young patients improved and were able to heal many of the emotional and physical issues associated with their conditions. Written like a narrative journal that follows the children's progress from week to week, The Children of Raquette Lake is interwoven with personal histories and fascinating case stories that demonstrate the healing power of the human heart. The book also provides a valuable list of resources for therapists and parents of autistic children.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583945059
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The Children of Raquette Lake: One Summer That Helped Change the Course of Treatment for Autism is an inspiring account of author Mira Rothenberg's experience with eleven autistic and schizophrenic children during the summer of 1958. In order to avoid the regression that often occurred during the summer months, Rothenberg, a trained psychologist, and her colleagues Zev Spanier and Tev Goldsman, decided to bring their young patients to a camp in Raquette Lake, located in the Adirondack region of Northern New York. As Rothenberg explains, this was a time when severely disturbed children were considered untreatable and often sent to live out their lives in institutions where their needs were neglected and ignored. Many of Rothenberg's patients exhibited signs of abuse and emotional trauma. On the island, Rothenberg, Spanier, and Goldsman discovered that by applying what was then an unconventional treatment of loving care and tolerance, their young patients improved and were able to heal many of the emotional and physical issues associated with their conditions. Written like a narrative journal that follows the children's progress from week to week, The Children of Raquette Lake is interwoven with personal histories and fascinating case stories that demonstrate the healing power of the human heart. The book also provides a valuable list of resources for therapists and parents of autistic children.
The River of God
Author: Dutch Sheets
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441267123
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Let the River Flow The river is being released and will, in its fullness, result in the greatest harvest the earth has ever known. It will be glorious! What started as a trickle, God is turning into a mighty flood, bringing refreshment and vitality to all who immerse themselves in His glorious love. If you have yet to experience this unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit, or don't know how to jump into the water, this book will touch your heart and point you in the right direction. With powerful insight into the theme of water that runs through the Bible, pastor Dutch Sheets shows what a person--and a church--can do to experience the rising current of renewal and revival.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441267123
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Let the River Flow The river is being released and will, in its fullness, result in the greatest harvest the earth has ever known. It will be glorious! What started as a trickle, God is turning into a mighty flood, bringing refreshment and vitality to all who immerse themselves in His glorious love. If you have yet to experience this unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit, or don't know how to jump into the water, this book will touch your heart and point you in the right direction. With powerful insight into the theme of water that runs through the Bible, pastor Dutch Sheets shows what a person--and a church--can do to experience the rising current of renewal and revival.
Alashaine
Author: Gary L Beer
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312496517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Pursued across the galaxy by bounty hunters Modaine, an accomplished thief, hides out on the planet Polla Rebsta staying with the native population. On hearing that the bounty hunters have arrived on the planet, Modaine flees the native village to the vast unexplored interior of the planet. Searching for a life extending plant he runs into hostile smugglers and strange aliens who all try to stop him in his quest.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312496517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Pursued across the galaxy by bounty hunters Modaine, an accomplished thief, hides out on the planet Polla Rebsta staying with the native population. On hearing that the bounty hunters have arrived on the planet, Modaine flees the native village to the vast unexplored interior of the planet. Searching for a life extending plant he runs into hostile smugglers and strange aliens who all try to stop him in his quest.
Jess of the River
Author: Theodore Goodridge Roberts
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Holocaust and the Moving Image
Author: Toby Haggith
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781904764519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Based on an event held at the Imperial War Museum in 2001, this book is a blend of voices and perspectives - archivists, curators, filmmakers, scholars, and Holocaust survivors. Each section examines films and how they have contributed to wider awareness and understanding of the Holocaust since the war.
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781904764519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Based on an event held at the Imperial War Museum in 2001, this book is a blend of voices and perspectives - archivists, curators, filmmakers, scholars, and Holocaust survivors. Each section examines films and how they have contributed to wider awareness and understanding of the Holocaust since the war.