Author: Louise Erdrich
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062065262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award • Washington Post Best Book of the Year • A New York Times Notable Book From one of the most revered novelists of our time, an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family. One Sunday in the spring of 1988, a woman living on a reservation in North Dakota is attacked. The details of the crime are slow to surface because Geraldine Coutts is traumatized and reluctant to relive or reveal what happened, either to the police or to her husband, Bazil, and thirteen-year-old son, Joe. In one day, Joe's life is irrevocably transformed. He tries to heal his mother, but she will not leave her bed and slips into an abyss of solitude. Increasingly alone, Joe finds himself thrust prematurely into an adult world for which he is ill prepared. While his father, a tribal judge, endeavors to wrest justice from a situation that defies his efforts, Joe becomes frustrated with the official investigation and sets out with his trusted friends, Cappy, Zack, and Angus, to get some answers of his own. Their quest takes them first to the Round House, a sacred space and place of worship for the Ojibwe. And this is only the beginning. The Round House is a page-turning masterpiece—at once a powerful coming-of-age story, a mystery, and a tender, moving novel of family, history, and culture.
The Round House
Author: Louise Erdrich
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062065262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award • Washington Post Best Book of the Year • A New York Times Notable Book From one of the most revered novelists of our time, an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family. One Sunday in the spring of 1988, a woman living on a reservation in North Dakota is attacked. The details of the crime are slow to surface because Geraldine Coutts is traumatized and reluctant to relive or reveal what happened, either to the police or to her husband, Bazil, and thirteen-year-old son, Joe. In one day, Joe's life is irrevocably transformed. He tries to heal his mother, but she will not leave her bed and slips into an abyss of solitude. Increasingly alone, Joe finds himself thrust prematurely into an adult world for which he is ill prepared. While his father, a tribal judge, endeavors to wrest justice from a situation that defies his efforts, Joe becomes frustrated with the official investigation and sets out with his trusted friends, Cappy, Zack, and Angus, to get some answers of his own. Their quest takes them first to the Round House, a sacred space and place of worship for the Ojibwe. And this is only the beginning. The Round House is a page-turning masterpiece—at once a powerful coming-of-age story, a mystery, and a tender, moving novel of family, history, and culture.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062065262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award • Washington Post Best Book of the Year • A New York Times Notable Book From one of the most revered novelists of our time, an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family. One Sunday in the spring of 1988, a woman living on a reservation in North Dakota is attacked. The details of the crime are slow to surface because Geraldine Coutts is traumatized and reluctant to relive or reveal what happened, either to the police or to her husband, Bazil, and thirteen-year-old son, Joe. In one day, Joe's life is irrevocably transformed. He tries to heal his mother, but she will not leave her bed and slips into an abyss of solitude. Increasingly alone, Joe finds himself thrust prematurely into an adult world for which he is ill prepared. While his father, a tribal judge, endeavors to wrest justice from a situation that defies his efforts, Joe becomes frustrated with the official investigation and sets out with his trusted friends, Cappy, Zack, and Angus, to get some answers of his own. Their quest takes them first to the Round House, a sacred space and place of worship for the Ojibwe. And this is only the beginning. The Round House is a page-turning masterpiece—at once a powerful coming-of-age story, a mystery, and a tender, moving novel of family, history, and culture.
Building a Low Impact Roundhouse
Author: Tony Wrench
Publisher: Permanent Publications
ISBN: 9781856230421
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
In Building a Low Impact Roundhouse, Tony shares his many years of experience, skills, and techniques used to build this unique and affordable low-impact home. Always witty and inspiring, the author explains the process of visualizing and designing a house through to the practical side of lifting the living roof, infilling the walls, laying out rooms, and adding renewable, autonomous technology. Building a Low Impact Roundhouse has become a classic text sold all over the world. Tony's home and lifestyle have attracted much media interest, and he and his partner continue to inspire many individuals and communities to seek out ways of living more sustainably. Now in its third edition, with a fascinating ten-year update including a major new section on the couple's marvelous straw bale den, Tony also includes sections on the physical design, and he writes about the lifestyle required for living in a roundhouse. He offers advice on roofs, floors, walls, compost toilets, wood stoves, kitchens, windows, and planning permission. There are additional photographs of life in and around the dwelling and illustrations from the construction plans for one of the UK's most unique homes. This true and captivating story covers the realizing of a lifetime's dream as well as being a practical how to manual for anyone who loves the idea of low-impact living and wants to self-build an affordable, organic home.
Publisher: Permanent Publications
ISBN: 9781856230421
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
In Building a Low Impact Roundhouse, Tony shares his many years of experience, skills, and techniques used to build this unique and affordable low-impact home. Always witty and inspiring, the author explains the process of visualizing and designing a house through to the practical side of lifting the living roof, infilling the walls, laying out rooms, and adding renewable, autonomous technology. Building a Low Impact Roundhouse has become a classic text sold all over the world. Tony's home and lifestyle have attracted much media interest, and he and his partner continue to inspire many individuals and communities to seek out ways of living more sustainably. Now in its third edition, with a fascinating ten-year update including a major new section on the couple's marvelous straw bale den, Tony also includes sections on the physical design, and he writes about the lifestyle required for living in a roundhouse. He offers advice on roofs, floors, walls, compost toilets, wood stoves, kitchens, windows, and planning permission. There are additional photographs of life in and around the dwelling and illustrations from the construction plans for one of the UK's most unique homes. This true and captivating story covers the realizing of a lifetime's dream as well as being a practical how to manual for anyone who loves the idea of low-impact living and wants to self-build an affordable, organic home.
The Roundhouse Aquarium: The Early Years
Author: Lynne Gross
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387915371
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
The Roundhouse Aquarium: The Early Years covers the development of this marine studies center from its early roots in the 1970s until the end of the 1980s. In addition, the first chapter gives brief background information regarding the opening of the Roundhouse in 1922 until its deteriorated condition in the 1970s. The book chronicles both the challenges and rewards that the founders faced and deals with the human perspective as well as that of the marine environment. It serves as a lead in to the continued existence of today's Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387915371
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
The Roundhouse Aquarium: The Early Years covers the development of this marine studies center from its early roots in the 1970s until the end of the 1980s. In addition, the first chapter gives brief background information regarding the opening of the Roundhouse in 1922 until its deteriorated condition in the 1970s. The book chronicles both the challenges and rewards that the founders faced and deals with the human perspective as well as that of the marine environment. It serves as a lead in to the continued existence of today's Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center.
Ralph of the Roundhouse
Author: Allen Chapman
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Allen Chapman's "Ralph of the Roundhouse" immerses readers in an exciting tale centered around Ralph and his adventures in the world of trains and railroads. The narrative follows Ralph as he navigates challenges, forms friendships, and embraces the thrill of working with trains. Set against the backdrop of the railroad environment, the story captures the essence of determination, camaraderie, and the excitement of hands-on work in the roundhouse. Through Ralph's interactions with colleagues, his experiences with locomotives, and his journey of personal growth, readers are transported into a world of mechanical marvels and the spirit of exploration. The novella delves into themes of ambition, teamwork, and the satisfaction of pursuing a passion. As Ralph learns the ropes of his role and faces both triumphs and setbacks, he embodies the qualities of resilience and a dedication to mastering his craft. "Ralph of the Roundhouse" celebrates the allure of the railroad industry and the individuals who contribute to its operation. Allen Chapman's storytelling invites readers to join Ralph on his railroad journey, appreciating the camaraderie, the ingenuity of the machinery, and the fulfillment that comes from pursuing a calling.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Allen Chapman's "Ralph of the Roundhouse" immerses readers in an exciting tale centered around Ralph and his adventures in the world of trains and railroads. The narrative follows Ralph as he navigates challenges, forms friendships, and embraces the thrill of working with trains. Set against the backdrop of the railroad environment, the story captures the essence of determination, camaraderie, and the excitement of hands-on work in the roundhouse. Through Ralph's interactions with colleagues, his experiences with locomotives, and his journey of personal growth, readers are transported into a world of mechanical marvels and the spirit of exploration. The novella delves into themes of ambition, teamwork, and the satisfaction of pursuing a passion. As Ralph learns the ropes of his role and faces both triumphs and setbacks, he embodies the qualities of resilience and a dedication to mastering his craft. "Ralph of the Roundhouse" celebrates the allure of the railroad industry and the individuals who contribute to its operation. Allen Chapman's storytelling invites readers to join Ralph on his railroad journey, appreciating the camaraderie, the ingenuity of the machinery, and the fulfillment that comes from pursuing a calling.
Ralph of the Roundhouse
Author: Allen Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad stories
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad stories
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Run to the Roundhouse, Nellie (He can't corner you there)
Author:
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Ozzie Joins the Hoboes
Author: Lorenz Schrenk
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
ISBN: 9781592986996
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ozzie the Roundhouse Cat rides the rails with his new hobo friends. The big, wide world is full of surprises. Ozzie faces danger. He meets a fox and a lion. And when he's back home again, he meets the Queen of the Hoboes! Ozzie lives in a railroad museum and is always up to something. Take a journey with this clever cat in his third charming book.
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
ISBN: 9781592986996
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ozzie the Roundhouse Cat rides the rails with his new hobo friends. The big, wide world is full of surprises. Ozzie faces danger. He meets a fox and a lion. And when he's back home again, he meets the Queen of the Hoboes! Ozzie lives in a railroad museum and is always up to something. Take a journey with this clever cat in his third charming book.
Awards ... First Division, National Railroad Adjustment Board
Author: United States. National Railroad Adjustment Board
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arbitration, Industrial
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arbitration, Industrial
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
The Oneonta Roundhouse
Author: Jim Loudon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964111905
Category : Roundhouses (Railroads)
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964111905
Category : Roundhouses (Railroads)
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Lives in Land – Mucking excavations
Author: Christopher Evans
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785701495
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The excavations led by Margaret and Tom Jones on the Thames gravel terraces at Mucking, Essex, undertaken between 1965 and 1978 are legendary. The largest area excavation ever undertaken in the British Isles, involving around 5000 participants, recorded around 44,000 archaeological features dating from the Beaker to Anglo-Saxon periods and recovered something in the region of 1.7 million finds of Mesolithic to post-medieval date. While various publications have emerged over the intervening years, the death of both directors, insufficient funding, many organizational complications and the sheer volume of material evidence have severely delayed full publication of this extraordinary palimpsest landscape. Lives in Land is the first of two major volumes which bring together all the evidence from Mucking, presenting both the detail of many important structures and assemblages and a comprehensive synthesis of landscape development through the ages: settlement histories, changing land-use, death and burial, industry and craft activities. The long time-gap since completion of the excavations has allowed the authors the unprecedented opportunity to stand back from the density of site data and place the vast sum of Mucking evidence in the wider context of the archaeology of southern England throughout the major periods of occupation and activity. Lives in Land begins with a thorough evaluation of the methods, philosophy and archival status of the Mucking project against the organizational and funding background of its time, and discusses its fascinating and complex history through a period of fundamental change in archaeological practice, legislation, finance, research priorities and theoretical paradigms in British Archaeology. Subsequent chapters deal with the prehistoric landscape, each focusing on the major themes that emerge by major period from analysis and synthesis of the data. The authors draw on archival material including site notebooks and personal accounts from key participants to provide a detailed but lively account of this iconic landscape investigation.
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785701495
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The excavations led by Margaret and Tom Jones on the Thames gravel terraces at Mucking, Essex, undertaken between 1965 and 1978 are legendary. The largest area excavation ever undertaken in the British Isles, involving around 5000 participants, recorded around 44,000 archaeological features dating from the Beaker to Anglo-Saxon periods and recovered something in the region of 1.7 million finds of Mesolithic to post-medieval date. While various publications have emerged over the intervening years, the death of both directors, insufficient funding, many organizational complications and the sheer volume of material evidence have severely delayed full publication of this extraordinary palimpsest landscape. Lives in Land is the first of two major volumes which bring together all the evidence from Mucking, presenting both the detail of many important structures and assemblages and a comprehensive synthesis of landscape development through the ages: settlement histories, changing land-use, death and burial, industry and craft activities. The long time-gap since completion of the excavations has allowed the authors the unprecedented opportunity to stand back from the density of site data and place the vast sum of Mucking evidence in the wider context of the archaeology of southern England throughout the major periods of occupation and activity. Lives in Land begins with a thorough evaluation of the methods, philosophy and archival status of the Mucking project against the organizational and funding background of its time, and discusses its fascinating and complex history through a period of fundamental change in archaeological practice, legislation, finance, research priorities and theoretical paradigms in British Archaeology. Subsequent chapters deal with the prehistoric landscape, each focusing on the major themes that emerge by major period from analysis and synthesis of the data. The authors draw on archival material including site notebooks and personal accounts from key participants to provide a detailed but lively account of this iconic landscape investigation.