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This guide is more than a book. It's a renewed narrative of connecting to nature and ourselves. Drawing on art and science, it crafts a beautiful and compelling story of South Australia's wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. It explores notions of self - such as love, belief, doubt - while entwining ecological concepts of habitats, symbiotic relationships, fire, environmental clearance, species behaviour, extinction, and recovery.It is a bold approach to conservation education and seeks to open the pathway to recognising nature is at the centre of who we are, as people and as a collective. Within the 368 pages, you will find a collection of poetry, photography, ideas to connect with nature and over 680 species of plants, animals, and other life forms (including over 70 with a conservation rating). This guide is for the dreamers, adventurers, creative souls, and conservationists: it's your companion to exploring and reflecting on South Australia's wild places.
In the earlier novels of this series, Jude Hepler is a seven-year-old boy who witnesses his grandpa, Jeremiah Wakefield, fall to his tragic death. With his dying gasps, the grandfather whispers to his grandson the whereabouts of his buried masterpiece, Kittanning, which the mature Jude miraculously locates. In Kittanning, the imaginative Jeremiah envisions the boy Jude as an older adult married to lovely Cory and parenting twelve-year-old twins, Obie and Zeff. The twins dream frequently of George Washington who, along with his contemporaries, contrasts current and colonial America. The twins also dream of the warrior who struggles valiantly against demonic evil to save America. Why is Kittanning the setting for this epic clash? Does the mysterious Warrior really think he can save America from its dark-winter collapse when it battles the international conglomerate of powerful billionaires bent on destroying it? Who is this lone and brave hero? With its harrowing, fast-paced storyline, this good-versus-evil showdown is a page-turner!
In The Heron Dance Book of Love and Gratitude, Roderick MacIver uses text and pictures to encourage readers to discover that “all-transcendent meaning” in their daily lives. This wise and comforting book celebrates the open heart and the beauty and mystery that surround us through a wide array of voices and perspectives. MacIver weaves inspirational poetry and prose with his shimmering nature watercolors to create a book that helps readers discover—and honor—love and gratitude. These quotes from men and women span time and geography, but share a sense of hard-won wisdom. Henry Miller finds unexpected late-life solace in embracing the simple quality of trust. Gabriel García Márquez muses, “If I knew that this would be the last time you pass through this door, I’d embrace you, kiss you, and call you back for one more.” Helen Keller says, “God is in me as the sun is in the color and fragrance of a flower.” This book is equally rewarding when sampled or read cover to cover as a respite from the pressures of modern life.
“Berry is a superb writer. His sense of what makes characters tick is extraordinary . . . Short stories don't get any better than these.” —People As part of Counterpoint's celebration of beloved American author Wendell Berry comes this reissue of his 1986 classic, The Wild Birds: Six Stories of the Port William Membership. Those stories include “Thicker Than Liquor”, “Where Did They Go?”, “It Wasn't Me”, “The Boundary”, “That Distant Land”, and the titular “The Wild Birds.” Spanning more than three decades, from 1930 to 1967, these wonderful stories follow Wheeler Catlett, and reintroduce readers to the beloved people who live in Berry's fictional town of Port William, Kentucky.
In the realm of poetry, where words dance upon the precipice of emotions and thoughts, "Eyes of the Heart: A Century of Poetic Vision" emerges as a kaleidoscope of a hundred vibrant poems. Each verse within this collection serves as a window into the myriad landscapes of the human experience, exploring themes as diverse as the tapestry of life itself. Within these pages, the reader embarks on a transcendent journey through the intricacies of nature, witnessing the whispered secrets of the seasons, the tempestuous dance of the ocean, and the ethereal whispers of the wind. Amidst chaos and resilience, these poems echo the resilience of the human spirit, standing tall amidst the tumultuous storms, finding solace in the symphony of life's chaos. Enchantment weaves through the verses, painting pictures of timeless moments, inviting readers to wander through realms where time stands still, and the heart finds solace in the embrace of beauty. Yet, alongside the enchantment lies the essence of shadow, where the play of light and dark accentuates the nuances of existence, beckoning contemplation. As the poems unravel, themes of reckoning and timelessness intertwine, mirroring the eternal struggle against the passage of time while embracing the eternal essence of the human soul. Each poem serves as a mirror reflecting the collective heartbeat of a century, capturing the essence of moments frozen in the sands of time. "Eyes of the Heart: A Century of Poetic Vision" doesn't merely encapsulate a century's worth of poetic musings; it embodies the essence of being human, celebrating the profound connection between our experiences and the universe at large. It invites the reader to witness life through the lens of a poet's heart, where every verse is a mosaic piece stitching together the fabric of our shared existence. May these poems be a guide, offering solace to the weary heart, inspiration to the wandering mind, and a sanctuary to the seeking soul. May they resonate within, reminding us of the profound beauty and complexity that defines our journey through the ever-evolving tapestry of life. This collection stands as a testament to the power of poetic vision, illuminating the world through the eyes of the heart.
When was the last time you truly enjoyed balancing your checkbook and playing with numbers? If you’re anything like me, your relationship with money is probably tumultuous. As someone with ADHD, I believed my brain couldn’t process managing money. I had no interest in it. Money also scared me. I grew up watching my mother count pennies to ensure we had enough to live. I knew I didn’t want to be controlled by counting coins. So I went on the offensive. I was determined to control money instead of allowing it to control me. Money was for spending. I couldn’t have cared less about where it went. If I wanted something, I’d buy it without thinking twice, even if this meant not paying a phone bill. This type of impulsive behavior made me think I was in control. I wasn’t. I was struggling to stay financially stable and keep my life grounded. I realized if I wanted personal freedom, I needed to change my relationship with money. I had to get good at managing my finances. I made it a game because it was fun, and it allowed me to take this thing that scared me, that I had no interest in, that was repulsive, and that I didn’t want to do and find the kernel of excitement, playfulness, and joy that I could tap into to keep me motivated and focused. This game is how I learned to have fun with my finances. I started celebrating my wins, no matter how big or small they were. I discovered skills I didn’t know I had, and money was no longer my enemy. What would life be like if managing money became fun for you? This book is a loving invitation for you to come join me on your own journey to learning how to play with money as a friend and celebrate your victory with A-Bun-Dance for your finance!
Sacred Celebrations for the Skeptical Seeker Invite more joy and meaning into your life with nature-based rituals, ceremonies, and workings that are spiritually powerful but rooted in material reality. Rituals transform a moment that might otherwise seem ordinary into a special occasion. However, it can feel awkward to start these practices, particularly for atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nonbelievers. With this book, Mark A. Green teaches you how to meaningfully ritualize your life, without asking you to believe in anything science can't prove. With an emphasis on the cycles of nature instead of deity worship, Mark shows you how to celebrate wheel of the year holidays, rites of passage, and personal observances. He provides dozens of rituals, workings, crafts, and recipes to bring greater happiness and connection to every occasion. Through Atheopagan principles and practices, you can spiritually honor the passage of time, important milestones, your community, and yourself. Includes a foreword by Arwen Gwyneth, former chair of the Atheopagan Society Council
This beautiful glimpse into the mind of a modern Zen priest shows us how we can cultivate and experience peace through silence, stillness, and practice. “A balm for our troubled hearts and minds . . . soulful, warm, and welcoming, and—at times—heartbreaking.” —Lion's Roar While there is suffering in the world and in each of us, there is also the possibility and the experience of peace. As Zenju Earthlyn Manuel—a Zen priest and disciple of Thich Nhat Hanh who has written at length on race, gender, sexual orientation, and homelessness—writes in the introduction: “I have testified many times of my suffering. Before I die, I must speak of peace.” The Deepest Peace is a poetic, lyrical ode to the ways contemplative practice illuminates daily life. It is at once a window into Zenju’s personal practice and an invitation to begin our own.
In the spring of 1916, seventeen-year-old Kishan Singh is euphoric in his village Noor Mahal in Punjab, British India as he dreams of going to college, landing a government job and marrying his heartthrob Roop. Summer flies in with promise but ends in disaster when heavy rains flood the fields, wrecking the cotton crop and triggering influenza which leaves behind a trail of dead villagers. Kishan Singh’s dreams are ruthlessly washed away. Devastated, he sets off on a life-threatening voyage across two oceans for a distant and unknown land. On a cataclysmic day in 1919, Sophia’s idyllic world in Guadalajara, Mexico, falls apart when she becomes a hapless victim to the ravages of the Mexican Revolution. She battles hunger, poverty and near prostitution before embarking on a perilous night journey across the border. Will their paths cross in the land of opportunities that is overrun with racial and class barriers? The Rainbow Acres is a moving saga of migration, selfless love, fortitude, friendship, and the quest for land and identity, set against the backdrop of old Punjab, early California and revolution-torn Mexico.