Author: Scott Shields
Publisher: hero dog publications
ISBN: 9780974365909
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Cats We Have Known
Author: Dale Grant
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 149900320X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
"This book is a sharing of the experiences that the author and his wife have had with some of the cats they came to know over the past thirty years. It is at times humorous, at times sad, occasionally informative and always interesting because of the furry spirits who occupy center stage. Cat lovers, and even people who have never come to know a cat, will find the anecdotes and photographs contained within absorbing because of the little creatures wearing fur coats who they will meet. And, for the cat lovers among you, these extraordinary animals will rekindle bittersweet remembrances of cats you have known."
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 149900320X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
"This book is a sharing of the experiences that the author and his wife have had with some of the cats they came to know over the past thirty years. It is at times humorous, at times sad, occasionally informative and always interesting because of the furry spirits who occupy center stage. Cat lovers, and even people who have never come to know a cat, will find the anecdotes and photographs contained within absorbing because of the little creatures wearing fur coats who they will meet. And, for the cat lovers among you, these extraordinary animals will rekindle bittersweet remembrances of cats you have known."
Bear, Heart of a Hero
Author: Scott Shields
Publisher: hero dog publications
ISBN: 9780974365909
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: hero dog publications
ISBN: 9780974365909
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Monstrum
Author: Lottie Mills
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
ISBN: 086154563X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A darkly atmospheric collection of stories that ask what it means to be different in a world that strives for perfection – at any cost. 'Lottie's writing is a superb flight of the imagination' A.S. Byatt, author of Possession From Lottie Mills, the winner of the BBC Young Writer's Award in 2020, comes this beautifully crafted collection of stories. A father and daughter build a life for themselves on an isolated beach. But the outside world is pressing in. It's only a matter of time before their secret refuge is discovered. A young disabled woman opts to receive a perfect, pain-free body. Soon, however, she finds herself haunted by the one she cast off. A travelling circus master discovers the ideal addition to his cabinet of curiosities: 'damaged', 'grotesque', gifted. He plans to make her the star of his show; she plans to take her revenge. Monstrum captures the experience of characters excluded by a society that cannot accept their difference. Eerie, fantastical and hugely ambitious, this collection announces the arrival of an outstanding new literary voice. 'Lottie's stories reminded me of what matters' Claire Oshetsky 'Magical and haunting' Jan Carson
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
ISBN: 086154563X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A darkly atmospheric collection of stories that ask what it means to be different in a world that strives for perfection – at any cost. 'Lottie's writing is a superb flight of the imagination' A.S. Byatt, author of Possession From Lottie Mills, the winner of the BBC Young Writer's Award in 2020, comes this beautifully crafted collection of stories. A father and daughter build a life for themselves on an isolated beach. But the outside world is pressing in. It's only a matter of time before their secret refuge is discovered. A young disabled woman opts to receive a perfect, pain-free body. Soon, however, she finds herself haunted by the one she cast off. A travelling circus master discovers the ideal addition to his cabinet of curiosities: 'damaged', 'grotesque', gifted. He plans to make her the star of his show; she plans to take her revenge. Monstrum captures the experience of characters excluded by a society that cannot accept their difference. Eerie, fantastical and hugely ambitious, this collection announces the arrival of an outstanding new literary voice. 'Lottie's stories reminded me of what matters' Claire Oshetsky 'Magical and haunting' Jan Carson
Divine Rainbow
Author: M. Louise Heydt
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 1611394198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In this uplifting book, Louise Heydt weaves together a one-year cycle of nature in a small valley in the Tecolote Mountains east of Pecos, New Mexico, and an inspirational spiritual journey as taught by nature. The land and the spiritual path are interconnected; the outer landscape of nature is the guide for the journey through the inner landscape. The reader is shown how to find sacred places in the land, and how these places are a gateway or threshold for quiet observation and meditation. The realm of mystical experiences can be explored while in the embrace of nature. The book also shows that it is a contemporary delusion that humans and nature are separate, and how in the process of immersing oneself into experiences in nature one nourishes his or her inner nature. In the process of this nurturing, a spiritual awakening begins in which one also learns the power of prayer, thus bringing to light one’s intimate relationship with the Divine.
Publisher: Sunstone Press
ISBN: 1611394198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In this uplifting book, Louise Heydt weaves together a one-year cycle of nature in a small valley in the Tecolote Mountains east of Pecos, New Mexico, and an inspirational spiritual journey as taught by nature. The land and the spiritual path are interconnected; the outer landscape of nature is the guide for the journey through the inner landscape. The reader is shown how to find sacred places in the land, and how these places are a gateway or threshold for quiet observation and meditation. The realm of mystical experiences can be explored while in the embrace of nature. The book also shows that it is a contemporary delusion that humans and nature are separate, and how in the process of immersing oneself into experiences in nature one nourishes his or her inner nature. In the process of this nurturing, a spiritual awakening begins in which one also learns the power of prayer, thus bringing to light one’s intimate relationship with the Divine.
The Heart of the World
Author: Ian Baker
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110111780X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The myth of Shangri-la originates in Tibetan Buddhist beliefs in beyul, or hidden lands, sacred sanctuaries that reveal themselves to devout pilgrims and in times of crisis. The more remote and inaccessible the beyul, the vaster its reputed qualities. Ancient Tibetan prophecies declare that the greatest of all hidden lands lies at the heart of the forbidding Tsangpo Gorge, deep in the Himalayas and veiled by a colossal waterfall. Nineteenth-century accounts of this fabled waterfall inspired a series of ill-fated European expeditions that ended prematurely in 1925 when the intrepid British plant collector Frank Kingdon-Ward penetrated all but a five-mile section of the Tsangpo’s innermost gorge and declared that the falls were no more than a “religious myth” and a “romance of geography.” The heart of the Tsangpo Gorge remained a blank spot on the map of world exploration until world-class climber and Buddhist scholar Ian Baker delved into the legends. Whatever cryptic Tibetan scrolls or past explorers had said about the Tsangpo’s innermost gorge, Baker determined, could be verified only by exploring the uncharted five-mile gap. After several years of encountering sheer cliffs, maelstroms of impassable white water, and dense leech-infested jungles, on the last of a series of extraordinary expeditions, Baker and his National Geographic–sponsored team reached the depths of the Tsangpo Gorge. They made news worldwide by finding there a 108-foot-high waterfall, the legendary grail of Western explorers and Tibetan seekers alike. The Heart of the World is one of the most captivating stories of exploration and discovery in recent memory—an extraordinary journey to one of the wildest and most inaccessible places on earth and a pilgrimage to the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110111780X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The myth of Shangri-la originates in Tibetan Buddhist beliefs in beyul, or hidden lands, sacred sanctuaries that reveal themselves to devout pilgrims and in times of crisis. The more remote and inaccessible the beyul, the vaster its reputed qualities. Ancient Tibetan prophecies declare that the greatest of all hidden lands lies at the heart of the forbidding Tsangpo Gorge, deep in the Himalayas and veiled by a colossal waterfall. Nineteenth-century accounts of this fabled waterfall inspired a series of ill-fated European expeditions that ended prematurely in 1925 when the intrepid British plant collector Frank Kingdon-Ward penetrated all but a five-mile section of the Tsangpo’s innermost gorge and declared that the falls were no more than a “religious myth” and a “romance of geography.” The heart of the Tsangpo Gorge remained a blank spot on the map of world exploration until world-class climber and Buddhist scholar Ian Baker delved into the legends. Whatever cryptic Tibetan scrolls or past explorers had said about the Tsangpo’s innermost gorge, Baker determined, could be verified only by exploring the uncharted five-mile gap. After several years of encountering sheer cliffs, maelstroms of impassable white water, and dense leech-infested jungles, on the last of a series of extraordinary expeditions, Baker and his National Geographic–sponsored team reached the depths of the Tsangpo Gorge. They made news worldwide by finding there a 108-foot-high waterfall, the legendary grail of Western explorers and Tibetan seekers alike. The Heart of the World is one of the most captivating stories of exploration and discovery in recent memory—an extraordinary journey to one of the wildest and most inaccessible places on earth and a pilgrimage to the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith.
Here I Throw Down My Heart
Author: Colleen J. McElroy
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN: 0822978431
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The poems in Here I Throw Down My Heart prompt readers to see beyond the surface of images, whether that surface is a uniform, a prescribed setting, a familiar geography, or the surface that evokes the most social commentary, skin—the body itself. The modern world moves at a greater speed than the world of a few generations ago, so we look for ways to sort our likes and dislikes, to set our comfort zones. These poems say: "don't believe everything you see, look again." The poems look at how borders between countries, or between genders and class have deepened the lines between the haves and have-nots. While everyone is on a collision course for lack of food and water, those dividing lines seem more impenetrable than ever, underscoring the disparity between gender, race, and class.
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN: 0822978431
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The poems in Here I Throw Down My Heart prompt readers to see beyond the surface of images, whether that surface is a uniform, a prescribed setting, a familiar geography, or the surface that evokes the most social commentary, skin—the body itself. The modern world moves at a greater speed than the world of a few generations ago, so we look for ways to sort our likes and dislikes, to set our comfort zones. These poems say: "don't believe everything you see, look again." The poems look at how borders between countries, or between genders and class have deepened the lines between the haves and have-nots. While everyone is on a collision course for lack of food and water, those dividing lines seem more impenetrable than ever, underscoring the disparity between gender, race, and class.
Your Pets' Past Lives
Author: Madeleine Walker
Publisher: Findhorn Press
ISBN: 1844099814
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
An investigation into animals and past-life healing, this work delves deep into the profound connections between people and their non-human companions. Using groundbreaking case studies of animals reincarnating in order to heal and release the past life traumas between them and their human counterparts, this book explains how animals travel through time with people in different guises to help them on their soul journeys. From an animal therapist with expertise in pet and human regression, this guide instructs on accepting physical and emotional healing from pets and how to relieve the trauma of bereavement by recognizing past animals’ past incarnations. Filled with inspiration and compassion, this resource will bring comfort to anyone who has felt the devastation of losing a pet.
Publisher: Findhorn Press
ISBN: 1844099814
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
An investigation into animals and past-life healing, this work delves deep into the profound connections between people and their non-human companions. Using groundbreaking case studies of animals reincarnating in order to heal and release the past life traumas between them and their human counterparts, this book explains how animals travel through time with people in different guises to help them on their soul journeys. From an animal therapist with expertise in pet and human regression, this guide instructs on accepting physical and emotional healing from pets and how to relieve the trauma of bereavement by recognizing past animals’ past incarnations. Filled with inspiration and compassion, this resource will bring comfort to anyone who has felt the devastation of losing a pet.
Grizzly Heart
Author: Charlie Russell
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0679311955
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear. To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five years now, Russell and his partner, artist and photographer Maureen Enns, have spent summers on the Kamchatka peninsula, located on the northeast coast of Russia, and home of the densest population of brown bears in the world. Grizzly Heart tells the remarkable story of how Russell and Enns have defied the preconceptions of wildlife officials and the general public by living unthreatened -- and respected -- among the grizzlies of Kamchatka. In an honest and immediate style, Russell tells of the trials and successes of their years in the field, from convincing Russian officials to allow them to study, to adopting three bear cubs left orphaned when their mother was killed by a hunter (and teaching these cubs how to survive in the wild), to raising environmental awareness through art. Through a combination of careful study and personal dedication, Russell and Enns are persuading people to reconsider the age-old image of the grizzly bear as a ferocious man-eater and perpetual threat. Through their actions, they demonstrate that it is possible to forge a mutually respectful relationship with these majestic giants, and provide compelling reasons for altering our culture. "We have been able to live beautifully with these animals, with no serious threat, because of what we've learned. Hopefully, sharing what we learn will help people -- and be a big help to our bears, too."
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0679311955
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear. To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five years now, Russell and his partner, artist and photographer Maureen Enns, have spent summers on the Kamchatka peninsula, located on the northeast coast of Russia, and home of the densest population of brown bears in the world. Grizzly Heart tells the remarkable story of how Russell and Enns have defied the preconceptions of wildlife officials and the general public by living unthreatened -- and respected -- among the grizzlies of Kamchatka. In an honest and immediate style, Russell tells of the trials and successes of their years in the field, from convincing Russian officials to allow them to study, to adopting three bear cubs left orphaned when their mother was killed by a hunter (and teaching these cubs how to survive in the wild), to raising environmental awareness through art. Through a combination of careful study and personal dedication, Russell and Enns are persuading people to reconsider the age-old image of the grizzly bear as a ferocious man-eater and perpetual threat. Through their actions, they demonstrate that it is possible to forge a mutually respectful relationship with these majestic giants, and provide compelling reasons for altering our culture. "We have been able to live beautifully with these animals, with no serious threat, because of what we've learned. Hopefully, sharing what we learn will help people -- and be a big help to our bears, too."
Branded in Memory
Author: Silvana G. Sánchez
Publisher: Second Star Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A love stolen by fate is forever branded in memory. Gavriil Alexeev, the mighty Ursa King, is a man torn between two worlds. Bound by duty to forge an alliance through marriage, his heart remains unwaveringly faithful to Luciana, the human mate he lost too soon. As he prepares to bind himself to a witch he doesn’t love, Gavriil finds both solace and torment in the vivid memories of the woman who changed his world forever. Torn between the weight of his crown and the longing in his soul, Gavriil must navigate a treacherous path. His clan needs this alliance to survive, but can he truly lead with a broken heart? Will the echoes of a love so pure give him the strength to face his future, or will they forever chain him to a past he cannot reclaim? ****** Branded in Memory is a companion novella of the Bad Boy Shifters series, and it’s a heart-wrenching tale of love, duty, and sacrifice that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Reading the novel Branded in Love first is highly advised. ****** The Unnatural Brethren’s Suggested Reading Order Written in Blood The Devil’s Song* A Curse of Blood and Diamonds* Call of Blood Branded in Love Runt of the Pack Cast in Blood Embers of Fate Branded in Memory Wings of Shadow* Blood of the Ancient* Midnight Kiss * Release dates to be announced soon.
Publisher: Second Star Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A love stolen by fate is forever branded in memory. Gavriil Alexeev, the mighty Ursa King, is a man torn between two worlds. Bound by duty to forge an alliance through marriage, his heart remains unwaveringly faithful to Luciana, the human mate he lost too soon. As he prepares to bind himself to a witch he doesn’t love, Gavriil finds both solace and torment in the vivid memories of the woman who changed his world forever. Torn between the weight of his crown and the longing in his soul, Gavriil must navigate a treacherous path. His clan needs this alliance to survive, but can he truly lead with a broken heart? Will the echoes of a love so pure give him the strength to face his future, or will they forever chain him to a past he cannot reclaim? ****** Branded in Memory is a companion novella of the Bad Boy Shifters series, and it’s a heart-wrenching tale of love, duty, and sacrifice that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Reading the novel Branded in Love first is highly advised. ****** The Unnatural Brethren’s Suggested Reading Order Written in Blood The Devil’s Song* A Curse of Blood and Diamonds* Call of Blood Branded in Love Runt of the Pack Cast in Blood Embers of Fate Branded in Memory Wings of Shadow* Blood of the Ancient* Midnight Kiss * Release dates to be announced soon.
The Lost Souls' Reunion
Author: Suzanne Power
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466872594
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
On a lonely hill in rural Ireland, overlooking the gray sea, sits the solid, unforgiving Moriarty home, Solas. After the departure of her grown son, Sive, the Storyteller, is alone in the house for the first time in years. She bathes, dresses in long flowing robes, and sweeps from room to room, calling together the souls of her family's past. As they all gather around the fire, Sive lays out her tarot cards and prepares to tell their stories. From the magical landscapes of coastal Ireland to the grotesque bustle of sixties London, Sive gives the history of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. She traces the path of her grandmother's cruel and unbearable marriage to her mother's wild escape to London, and, finally, to her own return to the family home. Each woman endures the hardship of being poor and uneducated, and of becoming involved with the wrong men. Their lives are difficult and harsh; and yet, in their own ways, they are able to draw on their inner strength to help each other have a better life. Beautifully written with the Irish flare of weaving in a touch of magic, Suzanne Power's The Lost Souls' Reunion is the story of a mother's love for her child, a woman's love for her man, and a family's love for their land.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466872594
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
On a lonely hill in rural Ireland, overlooking the gray sea, sits the solid, unforgiving Moriarty home, Solas. After the departure of her grown son, Sive, the Storyteller, is alone in the house for the first time in years. She bathes, dresses in long flowing robes, and sweeps from room to room, calling together the souls of her family's past. As they all gather around the fire, Sive lays out her tarot cards and prepares to tell their stories. From the magical landscapes of coastal Ireland to the grotesque bustle of sixties London, Sive gives the history of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. She traces the path of her grandmother's cruel and unbearable marriage to her mother's wild escape to London, and, finally, to her own return to the family home. Each woman endures the hardship of being poor and uneducated, and of becoming involved with the wrong men. Their lives are difficult and harsh; and yet, in their own ways, they are able to draw on their inner strength to help each other have a better life. Beautifully written with the Irish flare of weaving in a touch of magic, Suzanne Power's The Lost Souls' Reunion is the story of a mother's love for her child, a woman's love for her man, and a family's love for their land.