Author: Helen Exley
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 157324726X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The profound Native American wisdom collected in this beautifully illustrated book is a gift to us all, for it opens our eyes to the Native American sensitivity to nature and humanity. These collected sayings remind us of our connection to the earth and to each other and bring us back to a place of peace. The combination of haunting vintage photos and words of insight and inspiration make this an ideal gift for all occasions. Included are over 100 quotes from a variety of native traditions covering topics ranging from the sacred, serenity, peaceful living, the earth, and kinship with all life. "It is good to be reminded that each of us has a different dream." --Crow "In the darkest moments of your own life, never lose sight of the fact that the sun is going to shine through to a great day, a great life. Whatever your potential is, you can reach it." --Bear Heart "The trail is beautiful. Be still." --Author unknown, Dakota
Life of a Song
Author: Jan Dalley
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473670470
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant? These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful weekly The Life of a Song columns that appear in the FT Weekend every Saturday. Each 600-word piece gives a mini-biography of a single song, from its earliest form (often a spiritual, or a jazz number), through the various covers and changes, often morphing from one genre to another, always focusing on the 'biography' of the song itself while including the many famous artists who have performed or recorded it. The selection covers a wide spectrum of the songs we all know and love - rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. Each piece is pithy, sparkily written, knowledgeable, entertaining, full of anecdotes and surprises. They combine deep musical knowledge with the vivid background of the performers and musicians, and of course the often intriguing social and political background against which the songs were created.
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473670470
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant? These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful weekly The Life of a Song columns that appear in the FT Weekend every Saturday. Each 600-word piece gives a mini-biography of a single song, from its earliest form (often a spiritual, or a jazz number), through the various covers and changes, often morphing from one genre to another, always focusing on the 'biography' of the song itself while including the many famous artists who have performed or recorded it. The selection covers a wide spectrum of the songs we all know and love - rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. Each piece is pithy, sparkily written, knowledgeable, entertaining, full of anecdotes and surprises. They combine deep musical knowledge with the vivid background of the performers and musicians, and of course the often intriguing social and political background against which the songs were created.
Orpheus
Author: Ann Wroe
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446400905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
For at least two and a half millennia, the figure of Orpheus has haunted humanity. Half-man, half-god, musician, magician, theologian, poet and lover, his story never leaves us. He may be myth, but his lyre still sounds, entrancing everything that hears it: animals, trees, water, stones, and men. In this extraordinary work Ann Wroe goes in search of Orpheus, from the forests where he walked and the mountains where he worshipped to the artefacts, texts and philosophies built up round him. She traces the man, and the power he represents, through the myriad versions of a fantastical life: his birth in Thrace, his studies in Egypt, his voyage with the Argonauts to fetch the Golden Fleece, his love for Eurydice and journey to Hades, and his terrible death. We see him tantalising Cicero and Plato, and breathing new music into Gluck and Monteverdi; occupying the mind of Jung and the surreal dreams of Cocteau; scandalising the Fathers of the early Church, and filling Rilke with poems like a whirlwind. He emerges as not simply another mythical figure but the force of creation itself, singing the song of light out of darkness and life out of death.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446400905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
For at least two and a half millennia, the figure of Orpheus has haunted humanity. Half-man, half-god, musician, magician, theologian, poet and lover, his story never leaves us. He may be myth, but his lyre still sounds, entrancing everything that hears it: animals, trees, water, stones, and men. In this extraordinary work Ann Wroe goes in search of Orpheus, from the forests where he walked and the mountains where he worshipped to the artefacts, texts and philosophies built up round him. She traces the man, and the power he represents, through the myriad versions of a fantastical life: his birth in Thrace, his studies in Egypt, his voyage with the Argonauts to fetch the Golden Fleece, his love for Eurydice and journey to Hades, and his terrible death. We see him tantalising Cicero and Plato, and breathing new music into Gluck and Monteverdi; occupying the mind of Jung and the surreal dreams of Cocteau; scandalising the Fathers of the early Church, and filling Rilke with poems like a whirlwind. He emerges as not simply another mythical figure but the force of creation itself, singing the song of light out of darkness and life out of death.
The Song of Life
Author: Louis Greenstein
Publisher: Ars Metaphysica
ISBN: 9781620063071
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Song of Life is a comedy about suffering and forgiveness. When 24-year-old Margaret Holly gets hit on the head with a Hindu scripture known as the Bhagavad Gita, she is propelled on a seven-year spiritual odyssey. During this time, she grieves a heartbreaking loss, forgives those who abused her, masters the practice of meditation, and comes to better understand the nature of the universe. Her journey introduces her to the inscrutabilities of brain science, the promise of Big Data, and-thanks to her charming, reckless cousin Roy-the colorfully brutal world of professional boxing. Elliott Fenwick is a college professor, an expert in predictive analytics, and a neurotic with lagging social skills who embarks on his own quirky odyssey and-despite himself-changes his and Margaret's lives forever. Meanwhile, far away and long ago, Arjuna-legendary warrior and hero of the Bhagavad Gita-enjoys his first day off in years. It's the eve of his legendary chariot ride with Krishna, the dialogue of which comprises the Bhagavad Gita's verses. At the end of the novel, Margaret's and Arjuna's worlds collide in an unexpected twist.
Publisher: Ars Metaphysica
ISBN: 9781620063071
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Song of Life is a comedy about suffering and forgiveness. When 24-year-old Margaret Holly gets hit on the head with a Hindu scripture known as the Bhagavad Gita, she is propelled on a seven-year spiritual odyssey. During this time, she grieves a heartbreaking loss, forgives those who abused her, masters the practice of meditation, and comes to better understand the nature of the universe. Her journey introduces her to the inscrutabilities of brain science, the promise of Big Data, and-thanks to her charming, reckless cousin Roy-the colorfully brutal world of professional boxing. Elliott Fenwick is a college professor, an expert in predictive analytics, and a neurotic with lagging social skills who embarks on his own quirky odyssey and-despite himself-changes his and Margaret's lives forever. Meanwhile, far away and long ago, Arjuna-legendary warrior and hero of the Bhagavad Gita-enjoys his first day off in years. It's the eve of his legendary chariot ride with Krishna, the dialogue of which comprises the Bhagavad Gita's verses. At the end of the novel, Margaret's and Arjuna's worlds collide in an unexpected twist.
This Song Will Save Your Life
Author: Leila Sales
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374351392
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski's strong suit. All throughout her life, she's been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up. Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most importantly, a love for DJing. Told in a refreshingly genuine and laugh-out-loud funny voice, Leila Sales' THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE is an exuberant novel about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374351392
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski's strong suit. All throughout her life, she's been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up. Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most importantly, a love for DJing. Told in a refreshingly genuine and laugh-out-loud funny voice, Leila Sales' THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE is an exuberant novel about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.
Notes from the Song of Life
Author: Tolbert McCarroll
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780890872000
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A spiritual teacher and member of a monastic-farm community in California shares inner dialogues revealing his thoughts on such topics as God, prayer, peace, fear, death, hope, and humility.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780890872000
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A spiritual teacher and member of a monastic-farm community in California shares inner dialogues revealing his thoughts on such topics as God, prayer, peace, fear, death, hope, and humility.
The Song of Life
Author: Helen Exley
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 157324726X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The profound Native American wisdom collected in this beautifully illustrated book is a gift to us all, for it opens our eyes to the Native American sensitivity to nature and humanity. These collected sayings remind us of our connection to the earth and to each other and bring us back to a place of peace. The combination of haunting vintage photos and words of insight and inspiration make this an ideal gift for all occasions. Included are over 100 quotes from a variety of native traditions covering topics ranging from the sacred, serenity, peaceful living, the earth, and kinship with all life. "It is good to be reminded that each of us has a different dream." --Crow "In the darkest moments of your own life, never lose sight of the fact that the sun is going to shine through to a great day, a great life. Whatever your potential is, you can reach it." --Bear Heart "The trail is beautiful. Be still." --Author unknown, Dakota
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 157324726X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The profound Native American wisdom collected in this beautifully illustrated book is a gift to us all, for it opens our eyes to the Native American sensitivity to nature and humanity. These collected sayings remind us of our connection to the earth and to each other and bring us back to a place of peace. The combination of haunting vintage photos and words of insight and inspiration make this an ideal gift for all occasions. Included are over 100 quotes from a variety of native traditions covering topics ranging from the sacred, serenity, peaceful living, the earth, and kinship with all life. "It is good to be reminded that each of us has a different dream." --Crow "In the darkest moments of your own life, never lose sight of the fact that the sun is going to shine through to a great day, a great life. Whatever your potential is, you can reach it." --Bear Heart "The trail is beautiful. Be still." --Author unknown, Dakota
The Song of Life
Author: George E. Samuels
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 147597289X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Geared toward those who need help or healing, The Song of Life provides twenty-seven lessons to propel you on the path to understanding what is really in your heart and mind. Author George E. Samuels, a spiritual master and coach, can help you become aware of your place in the world. The Song of Life links you with the universe, as well as the universal consciousness with our own individual consciousness. Offering tips and insights, it helps you to see your connection to more than what you currently seeto open and expand your vision so that you recognize the universe as more than a science project, but instead as an introduction to your universal partnership. The lessons focus on topics such as letting go, tasting the bitter, affirming the positive, understanding your mental and physical universe, and realizing the importance of meditation in this mix. The Song of Life seeks to help you heal, to show you your place in the universe, and to create a better universe for all.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 147597289X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Geared toward those who need help or healing, The Song of Life provides twenty-seven lessons to propel you on the path to understanding what is really in your heart and mind. Author George E. Samuels, a spiritual master and coach, can help you become aware of your place in the world. The Song of Life links you with the universe, as well as the universal consciousness with our own individual consciousness. Offering tips and insights, it helps you to see your connection to more than what you currently seeto open and expand your vision so that you recognize the universe as more than a science project, but instead as an introduction to your universal partnership. The lessons focus on topics such as letting go, tasting the bitter, affirming the positive, understanding your mental and physical universe, and realizing the importance of meditation in this mix. The Song of Life seeks to help you heal, to show you your place in the universe, and to create a better universe for all.
HARMONIZING: Keys to Living in the Song of Life
Author: Phillip Gary Smith
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557750512
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
A lifetime of experience created Harmonizing: Keys to Living in the Song of Life. From a young age author Phillip Gary Smith learned to win through losing, take risks, create action, and just DO! Harmonizing overflows with articles, critiques of popular media, tales, and happenings applicable to your situation -- showing how to engage life right now. Filled with recipes of life along with over 30 unpublished Southern recipes like Cadillac Banana Pudding, you will discover characters such as The Excuse King and Bubba Fatz. Participate in adventures like "The Day I Snowshoed for the Prickly Pear," and "The Year I Saw a Christmas Angel." Harmonizing introduces a major key to life: Path Print, the only known assessment of ones true motivations whose results provide a book about you. Learn the "Miracle of the President's Challenge," Discover the "101 Movies you can watch 1001 Times - and never be bored." Read "A Mother's Day Tale Like No Other." This and much, much more await the adventure called Harmonizing.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557750512
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
A lifetime of experience created Harmonizing: Keys to Living in the Song of Life. From a young age author Phillip Gary Smith learned to win through losing, take risks, create action, and just DO! Harmonizing overflows with articles, critiques of popular media, tales, and happenings applicable to your situation -- showing how to engage life right now. Filled with recipes of life along with over 30 unpublished Southern recipes like Cadillac Banana Pudding, you will discover characters such as The Excuse King and Bubba Fatz. Participate in adventures like "The Day I Snowshoed for the Prickly Pear," and "The Year I Saw a Christmas Angel." Harmonizing introduces a major key to life: Path Print, the only known assessment of ones true motivations whose results provide a book about you. Learn the "Miracle of the President's Challenge," Discover the "101 Movies you can watch 1001 Times - and never be bored." Read "A Mother's Day Tale Like No Other." This and much, much more await the adventure called Harmonizing.
Life and Building as Portrayed in the Song of Songs
Author: Witness Lee
Publisher: Living Stream Ministry
ISBN: 0870830244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher: Living Stream Ministry
ISBN: 0870830244
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Life Verses: the Song of a Writer
Author: LJ Sherard
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 149313020X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Blending lyrical content for the expression of poetic production, the style of this book showcases how precise the art of words and phrases are conjoined to become a definitive interpretation of poetry. Relating on the topics of love, religion, politics, family, friendships, and other common areas in life, Life Verses: The Song of a Writer displays the intellectual capability of allowing the originality from the Authors perspective to be showcased. Taken from the experiences of the Authors own life and trying to distinguish between the imaginative versus the reality, the composing is very much relating his experiences and others as well.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 149313020X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Blending lyrical content for the expression of poetic production, the style of this book showcases how precise the art of words and phrases are conjoined to become a definitive interpretation of poetry. Relating on the topics of love, religion, politics, family, friendships, and other common areas in life, Life Verses: The Song of a Writer displays the intellectual capability of allowing the originality from the Authors perspective to be showcased. Taken from the experiences of the Authors own life and trying to distinguish between the imaginative versus the reality, the composing is very much relating his experiences and others as well.