Author: C. Robert Kelly
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595399592
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In 1996, 60-year-old Bob Kelly temporarily lost the use of his legs. That disability was hard to bear for someone who had always been physically active. The following year, while looking for a way to use his upper body strength, he had an idea- to travel solo by kayak from Ottawa to the Atlantic. In 1998, after completing that journey, Kelly faced another loss with the death of Shirley, his beloved wife of 34 years. He decided to continue the kayak trip across Canada as a memorial to her. It was an odyssey that took him some 9,000 kilometres through the most challenging waterways of Canada. In Solo, Kelly tells how he overcame daunting obstacles, brutal weather, serious injuries and setbacks. The story ends on the historic Grand Portage, where Kelly faced the most gruelling test. "Long trips over water and portages are metaphors of life - the wind can be with you or a hurricane in your face. Bob's included physical and emotional obstacles greater than the whims of weather and geography. It spanned more than distance and time and was indeed the journey of an indomitable spirit." -Max Finklestein, author of Canoeing a Continent and Paddling the Boreal Forest.
Solo
Author: C. Robert Kelly
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595399592
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In 1996, 60-year-old Bob Kelly temporarily lost the use of his legs. That disability was hard to bear for someone who had always been physically active. The following year, while looking for a way to use his upper body strength, he had an idea- to travel solo by kayak from Ottawa to the Atlantic. In 1998, after completing that journey, Kelly faced another loss with the death of Shirley, his beloved wife of 34 years. He decided to continue the kayak trip across Canada as a memorial to her. It was an odyssey that took him some 9,000 kilometres through the most challenging waterways of Canada. In Solo, Kelly tells how he overcame daunting obstacles, brutal weather, serious injuries and setbacks. The story ends on the historic Grand Portage, where Kelly faced the most gruelling test. "Long trips over water and portages are metaphors of life - the wind can be with you or a hurricane in your face. Bob's included physical and emotional obstacles greater than the whims of weather and geography. It spanned more than distance and time and was indeed the journey of an indomitable spirit." -Max Finklestein, author of Canoeing a Continent and Paddling the Boreal Forest.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595399592
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In 1996, 60-year-old Bob Kelly temporarily lost the use of his legs. That disability was hard to bear for someone who had always been physically active. The following year, while looking for a way to use his upper body strength, he had an idea- to travel solo by kayak from Ottawa to the Atlantic. In 1998, after completing that journey, Kelly faced another loss with the death of Shirley, his beloved wife of 34 years. He decided to continue the kayak trip across Canada as a memorial to her. It was an odyssey that took him some 9,000 kilometres through the most challenging waterways of Canada. In Solo, Kelly tells how he overcame daunting obstacles, brutal weather, serious injuries and setbacks. The story ends on the historic Grand Portage, where Kelly faced the most gruelling test. "Long trips over water and portages are metaphors of life - the wind can be with you or a hurricane in your face. Bob's included physical and emotional obstacles greater than the whims of weather and geography. It spanned more than distance and time and was indeed the journey of an indomitable spirit." -Max Finklestein, author of Canoeing a Continent and Paddling the Boreal Forest.
Solo Practice
Author: Philip Russell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595334415
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Solo Practice is an unsettling book, distinguished but disturbing, a dark novel of possession, obsession and the corruption of love. It considers the limits of friendship and the definitions of family, exploring the porous boundaries that separate parent from child, brother from sister, friend from lover. A finely crafted, compelling study of the nature of twinship, it celebrates the commonality of soul, while also mining the depths of the unspeakable heart. That is to say, this novel examines the nature of love. In luminous prose these stories follow the lives of four young people, flawed and damaged from the start, chronicling their efforts to help themselves and each other achieve the passage to adulthood. Not all survive the journey, and those who do arrive at places their dreams never imagined. Ultimately, Solo Practice is a book about the nature of hope and healing, and the limits of both. Like Raymond Carver, Philip Russell makes us reconsider the meanings of redemption and salvation.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595334415
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Solo Practice is an unsettling book, distinguished but disturbing, a dark novel of possession, obsession and the corruption of love. It considers the limits of friendship and the definitions of family, exploring the porous boundaries that separate parent from child, brother from sister, friend from lover. A finely crafted, compelling study of the nature of twinship, it celebrates the commonality of soul, while also mining the depths of the unspeakable heart. That is to say, this novel examines the nature of love. In luminous prose these stories follow the lives of four young people, flawed and damaged from the start, chronicling their efforts to help themselves and each other achieve the passage to adulthood. Not all survive the journey, and those who do arrive at places their dreams never imagined. Ultimately, Solo Practice is a book about the nature of hope and healing, and the limits of both. Like Raymond Carver, Philip Russell makes us reconsider the meanings of redemption and salvation.
Free Association
Author: Steven Sidley
Publisher: Pan Macmillan South africa
ISBN: 1770105220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Max Lurie’s navel-gazing podcast about his life has become an unexpected success. But its embellishments and inventions are starting to leak into his everyday life. As Max tries to navigate the grey areas between fact and fiction, things begin to spin out of control. He juggles real and imagined girlfriends, an illegally procured firearm, an unpredictable friendship with a homeless schizophrenic, his acerbic immigrant producer, his dying father, his famous childhood sweetheart, an unlikely romantic entanglement and his critical and growing audience. Can he keep all of these balls in the air and finally bring them safely to rest? This story takes a deep and satiric dive into the worlds we imagine for ourselves and the lives we actually live, particularly in a time when our real and digital personas intersect and merge in chaotic ways. Free Association casts a steely and comic eye on the great and small concerns of being human: the chances we take and miss, the pain of not fitting in, the fragility of the psyche, the unpredictability of love, the dull certainty of death, the importance of listening to others and the careening craziness of it all.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan South africa
ISBN: 1770105220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Max Lurie’s navel-gazing podcast about his life has become an unexpected success. But its embellishments and inventions are starting to leak into his everyday life. As Max tries to navigate the grey areas between fact and fiction, things begin to spin out of control. He juggles real and imagined girlfriends, an illegally procured firearm, an unpredictable friendship with a homeless schizophrenic, his acerbic immigrant producer, his dying father, his famous childhood sweetheart, an unlikely romantic entanglement and his critical and growing audience. Can he keep all of these balls in the air and finally bring them safely to rest? This story takes a deep and satiric dive into the worlds we imagine for ourselves and the lives we actually live, particularly in a time when our real and digital personas intersect and merge in chaotic ways. Free Association casts a steely and comic eye on the great and small concerns of being human: the chances we take and miss, the pain of not fitting in, the fragility of the psyche, the unpredictability of love, the dull certainty of death, the importance of listening to others and the careening craziness of it all.
Creating Solo Performance
Author: Sean Bruno
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317911806
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Creating Solo Performance is an innovative toolbox of exercises and challenges focused on providing you – the performer – with engaging and inspiring ways to explore and develop your idea both on the page and in the performance space. The creation of a solo show may be the most rewarding, liberating and stressful challenge you will take on in your career. This book acts as your silent collaborator as you develop your performance, by helpfully arranging exercises under the following headings: Beginnings Creating character Generating material Using your performance space Technology Endings Collaboration Exercises can be explored in sequence, at random or according to your specific needs and interests as a performer. By enabling you to create a bespoke formula that best applies to your specific subject, area of interest, style and discipline, this book will become an indispensable resource as you produce your solo show.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317911806
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Creating Solo Performance is an innovative toolbox of exercises and challenges focused on providing you – the performer – with engaging and inspiring ways to explore and develop your idea both on the page and in the performance space. The creation of a solo show may be the most rewarding, liberating and stressful challenge you will take on in your career. This book acts as your silent collaborator as you develop your performance, by helpfully arranging exercises under the following headings: Beginnings Creating character Generating material Using your performance space Technology Endings Collaboration Exercises can be explored in sequence, at random or according to your specific needs and interests as a performer. By enabling you to create a bespoke formula that best applies to your specific subject, area of interest, style and discipline, this book will become an indispensable resource as you produce your solo show.
Indian Antiquary
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Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Flying Solo
Author: Minaakshi Rathour
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Minaakshi, a remarkable author, gracefully narrates her journey of self-discovery and empowerment in her heartfelt story/Flying Solo: Embracing Self-Love." In this compelling book, she reveals her personal observations, struggles, triumphs, and the transformative power of embracing solitude. "Flying Solo" delves into Minaakshi's adventures as she embarks on solo travels to distant lands. Through these captivating narratives, she unravels the magic of solitude, unveiling the incredible strength and resilience that lie within oneself. Her encounters with diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring individuals not only fuel her voyage of self-discovery but also enable readers to reflect on their own inner journeys. Moreover, Minaakshi's story offers a unique perspective on self-love. In a world often obsessed with romantic relationships, she encourages readers to prioritize themselves, celebrate their individuality, and nurture their own happiness. Drawing from her own experiences, she provides practical advice, affirmations, and techniques for cultivating self-love, empowering readers to embark on their own quest for personal fulfilment. With her evocative storytelling, Minaakshi's : Embracing Self-Love '' is an inspiring and transformative read. Through her introspective journey, she encourages readers to embrace solitude, activate their inner power, and embark on the incredible journey of self-love.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Minaakshi, a remarkable author, gracefully narrates her journey of self-discovery and empowerment in her heartfelt story/Flying Solo: Embracing Self-Love." In this compelling book, she reveals her personal observations, struggles, triumphs, and the transformative power of embracing solitude. "Flying Solo" delves into Minaakshi's adventures as she embarks on solo travels to distant lands. Through these captivating narratives, she unravels the magic of solitude, unveiling the incredible strength and resilience that lie within oneself. Her encounters with diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring individuals not only fuel her voyage of self-discovery but also enable readers to reflect on their own inner journeys. Moreover, Minaakshi's story offers a unique perspective on self-love. In a world often obsessed with romantic relationships, she encourages readers to prioritize themselves, celebrate their individuality, and nurture their own happiness. Drawing from her own experiences, she provides practical advice, affirmations, and techniques for cultivating self-love, empowering readers to embark on their own quest for personal fulfilment. With her evocative storytelling, Minaakshi's : Embracing Self-Love '' is an inspiring and transformative read. Through her introspective journey, she encourages readers to embrace solitude, activate their inner power, and embark on the incredible journey of self-love.
Flying Solo
Author: Linda Holmes
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0525619283
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A woman returns to her small Maine hometown, uncovering family secrets that take her on a journey of self-discovery and new love, in this warm and charming novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over. “A testament to the truth that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and situations.”—Jodi Picoult ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, PopSugar Smarting from her recently canceled wedding and about to turn forty, Laurie Sassalyn returns to her Maine hometown of Calcasset to handle the estate of her great-aunt Dot, a spirited adventurer who lived to be ninety-three. Alongside boxes of Polaroids and pottery, a mysterious wooden duck shows up at the bottom of a cedar chest. Laurie’s curiosity is piqued, especially after she finds a love letter to the never-married Dot that ends with the line “And anyway, if you’re ever desperate, there are always ducks, darling.” Laurie is told that the duck has no financial value. But after it disappears under suspicious circumstances, she feels compelled to figure out why anyone would steal a wooden duck—and why Dot kept it hidden away in the first place. Suddenly Laurie finds herself swept up in a righteous caper that has her negotiating with antiques dealers and con artists, going on after-hours dates at the local library, and reconnecting with her oldest friend and her first love. Desperate to uncover her great-aunt’s secrets, Laurie must reckon with her own past and her future—and ultimately embrace her own vision of flying solo. With a cast of unforgettable characters and a heroine you will root for from page one, Flying Solo is a wonderfully original story about growing up, coming home, and learning to make a life for yourself on your own terms.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0525619283
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A woman returns to her small Maine hometown, uncovering family secrets that take her on a journey of self-discovery and new love, in this warm and charming novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over. “A testament to the truth that love comes in all shapes, sizes, and situations.”—Jodi Picoult ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, PopSugar Smarting from her recently canceled wedding and about to turn forty, Laurie Sassalyn returns to her Maine hometown of Calcasset to handle the estate of her great-aunt Dot, a spirited adventurer who lived to be ninety-three. Alongside boxes of Polaroids and pottery, a mysterious wooden duck shows up at the bottom of a cedar chest. Laurie’s curiosity is piqued, especially after she finds a love letter to the never-married Dot that ends with the line “And anyway, if you’re ever desperate, there are always ducks, darling.” Laurie is told that the duck has no financial value. But after it disappears under suspicious circumstances, she feels compelled to figure out why anyone would steal a wooden duck—and why Dot kept it hidden away in the first place. Suddenly Laurie finds herself swept up in a righteous caper that has her negotiating with antiques dealers and con artists, going on after-hours dates at the local library, and reconnecting with her oldest friend and her first love. Desperate to uncover her great-aunt’s secrets, Laurie must reckon with her own past and her future—and ultimately embrace her own vision of flying solo. With a cast of unforgettable characters and a heroine you will root for from page one, Flying Solo is a wonderfully original story about growing up, coming home, and learning to make a life for yourself on your own terms.
Only the Road / Solo el Camino
Author: Margaret Randall
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822373858
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Featuring the work of more than fifty poets writing across the last eight decades, Only the Road / Solo el Camino is the most complete bilingual anthology of Cuban poetry available to an English readership. It is distinguished by its stylistic breadth and the diversity of its contributors, who come from throughout Cuba and its diaspora and include luminaries, lesser-known voices, and several Afro-Cuban and LGBTQ poets. Nearly half of the poets in the collection are women. Only the Road paints a full and dynamic picture of modern Cuban life and poetry, highlighting their unique features and idiosyncrasies, the changes across generations, and the ebbs and flows between repression and freedom following the Revolution. Poet Margaret Randall, who translated each poem, contributes extensive biographical notes for each poet and a historical introduction to twentieth-century Cuban poetry.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822373858
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Featuring the work of more than fifty poets writing across the last eight decades, Only the Road / Solo el Camino is the most complete bilingual anthology of Cuban poetry available to an English readership. It is distinguished by its stylistic breadth and the diversity of its contributors, who come from throughout Cuba and its diaspora and include luminaries, lesser-known voices, and several Afro-Cuban and LGBTQ poets. Nearly half of the poets in the collection are women. Only the Road paints a full and dynamic picture of modern Cuban life and poetry, highlighting their unique features and idiosyncrasies, the changes across generations, and the ebbs and flows between repression and freedom following the Revolution. Poet Margaret Randall, who translated each poem, contributes extensive biographical notes for each poet and a historical introduction to twentieth-century Cuban poetry.
Solo Parenting Success: Thriving as a Single Parent
Author: Kirsty Izatt-Lewis
Publisher: Richards Education
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
"Solo Parenting Success: Thriving as a Single Parent" is an empowering guide for single parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising children on their own. From building a strong support network to managing finances, fostering healthy relationships, and prioritizing self-care, this comprehensive book offers practical advice, heartfelt insights, and actionable strategies to help single parents thrive.
Publisher: Richards Education
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
"Solo Parenting Success: Thriving as a Single Parent" is an empowering guide for single parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising children on their own. From building a strong support network to managing finances, fostering healthy relationships, and prioritizing self-care, this comprehensive book offers practical advice, heartfelt insights, and actionable strategies to help single parents thrive.
Solo Dance in Archaic and Classical Greek Literature
Author: Sarah Olsen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108617328
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
“Ancient Greek dance” traditionally evokes images of stately choruses or lively Dionysiac revels – communal acts of performance. This is the first book to look beyond the chorus to the diverse and complex representation of solo dancers in Archaic and Classical Greek literature. It argues that dancing alone signifies transgression and vulnerability in the Greek cultural imagination, as isolation from the chorus marks the separation of the individual from a range of communal social structures. It also demonstrates that the solo dancer is a powerful figure for literary exploration and experimentation, highlighting the importance of the singular dancing body in the articulation of poetic, narrative, and generic interests across Greek literature. Taking a comparative approach and engaging with current work in dance and performance studies, this book reveals the profound literary and cultural importance of the unruly solo dancer in the ancient Greek world.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108617328
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
“Ancient Greek dance” traditionally evokes images of stately choruses or lively Dionysiac revels – communal acts of performance. This is the first book to look beyond the chorus to the diverse and complex representation of solo dancers in Archaic and Classical Greek literature. It argues that dancing alone signifies transgression and vulnerability in the Greek cultural imagination, as isolation from the chorus marks the separation of the individual from a range of communal social structures. It also demonstrates that the solo dancer is a powerful figure for literary exploration and experimentation, highlighting the importance of the singular dancing body in the articulation of poetic, narrative, and generic interests across Greek literature. Taking a comparative approach and engaging with current work in dance and performance studies, this book reveals the profound literary and cultural importance of the unruly solo dancer in the ancient Greek world.