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Author : Jeremy Barnes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578406282
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Our Green Cathedral written by Jeremy Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dale Parnell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781527211254
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (112 download)
Download or read book The Green Cathedral written by Dale Parnell and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Juan De Onis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Green Cathedral written by Juan De Onis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former bureau chief and a correspondant for The New York Times since the early '60s, de Onis undertook an unparalleled two-year study of the Amazon rain forests in 1988, interviewing the homesteaders, bureaucrats, and activists who together will decide the future of the vast forests, and with it the environment. 16 halftones and 2 maps.
Author : Boyd Varty
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1400069858
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)
Download or read book Cathedral of the Wild written by Boyd Varty and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a gorgeous, lyrical, hilarious, important book. . . . Read this and you may find yourself instinctively beginning to heal old wounds: in yourself, in others, and just maybe in the cathedral of the wild that is our true home.”—Martha Beck, author of Finding Your Own North Star Boyd Varty had an unconventional upbringing. He grew up on Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, a place where man and nature strive for balance, where perils exist alongside wonders. Founded more than eighty years ago as a hunting ground, Londolozi was transformed into a nature reserve beginning in 1973 by Varty’s father and uncle, visionaries of the restoration movement. But it wasn’t just a sanctuary for the animals; it was also a place for ravaged land to flourish again and for the human spirit to be restored. When Nelson Mandela was released after twenty-seven years of imprisonment, he came to the reserve to recover. Cathedral of the Wild is Varty’s memoir of his life in this exquisite and vast refuge. At Londolozi, Varty gained the confidence that emerges from living in Africa. “We came out strong and largely unafraid of life,” he writes, “with the full knowledge of its dangers.” It was there that young Boyd and his equally adventurous sister learned to track animals, raised leopard and lion cubs, followed their larger-than-life uncle on his many adventures filming wildlife, and became one with the land. Varty survived a harrowing black mamba encounter, a debilitating bout with malaria, even a vicious crocodile attack, but his biggest challenge was a personal crisis of purpose. An intense spiritual quest takes him across the globe and back again—to reconnect with nature and “rediscover the track.” Cathedral of the Wild is a story of transformation that inspires a great appreciation for the beauty and order of the natural world. With conviction, hope, and humor, Varty makes a passionate claim for the power of the wild to restore the human spirit. Praise for Cathedral of the Wild “Extremely touching . . . a book about growth and hope.”—The New York Times “It made me cry with its hard-won truths about human and animal nature. . . . Both funny and deeply moving, this book belongs on the shelf of everyone who seeks healing in wilderness.”—BookPage
Author : Tim Smit
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 147354095X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)
Download or read book Eden written by Tim Smit and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' Independent 'Inspiring... An invaluable guide to how a large project can exceed against all odds' The Sunday Times - An updated edition of the bestselling story of the Eden Project featuring stunning new photography. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the impossible was delivered. From the sterile depths of a disused china clay pit in Cornwall rose one of the most remarkable and ambitious ventures in recent memory. The Eden Project's Biomes, the world's largest conservatories, are the symbol of a living theatre of plants and people and their interdependence, of regeneration and of a pioneering forum for the exploration of possible futures. This is the extraordinary story of the Eden Project, of its conception, design and construction, of the larger-than-life personalities who made it happen and of all that has happened since its doors were first opened to the public in 2001. It is now undisputedly one of the world's great gardens with more than 17 million visitors flocking there and projects and partnerships all over the world.
Author : Charlie Hart
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 : 1472128753
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)
Download or read book Skymeadow written by Charlie Hart and published by Constable. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A love letter to English horticulture written by a passionate gardener. A must-read for anyone who has dreamt of cultivating their own patch of land' Jane Perrone 'Skymeadow is a fascinating book . . . Every flower, every passing bud, every change in the season is described with rapture' Jilly Cooper When Charlie Hart first visited Peverels, a small farmhouse that sits lazily on the lip of a hill running down into the Peb Valley, he was at breaking point, grieving the loss of his father and anxious about the impending death of his mother. He and his wife Sybilla felt that their London life had been steadily growing in noise: the noise of grief, the noise of busyness, the noise that comes from the expectations of others and, for Charlie, the constant clamour of dissatisfaction at work. At Peverels, Charlie found an expanse of untouched meadowland, the perfect setting for an audacious garden. Charlie felt an unquenchable urge to dig, to create something. The days he spent wrestling with the soil in the rose garden were the days in which he mourned the loss of his parents. Gardening has taught him that you can dig for victory, but you can also dig for mental health. As the garden formed around Charlie, he buried his fears and anxieties within it. A garden that is now known as Skymeadow and grows with a lusty, almost biblical vigour. In Skymeadow, Charlie seamlessly weaves together his own memoir with that of his garden. The result is a lyrical and incisive story of mental health at an all-time low, the healing powers of digging and, ultimately, a celebration of nature.
Author : Sue Thomas
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1849660409
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Technobiophilia written by Sue Thomas and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are there so many nature metaphors - clouds, rivers, streams, viruses, and bugs - in the language of the internet? Why do we adorn our screens with exotic images of forests, waterfalls, animals and beaches? In Technobiophilia: Nature and Cyberspace, Sue Thomas interrogates the prevalence online of nature-derived metaphors and imagery and comes to a surprising conclusion. The root of this trend, she believes, lies in biophilia, defined by biologist E.O. Wilson as 'the innate attraction to life and lifelike processes'. In this wide-ranging transdisciplinary study she explores the strong thread of biophilia which runs through our online lives, a phenomenon she calls 'technobiophilia', or, the 'innate attraction to life and lifelike processes as they appear in technology'. The restorative qualities of biophilia can alleviate mental fatigue and enhance our capacity for directed attention, soothing our connected minds and easing our relationship with computers. Technobiophilia: Nature and Cyberspace offers new insights on what is commonly known as 'work-life balance'. It explores ways to make our peace with technology-induced anxiety and achieve a 'tech-nature balance' through practical experiments designed to enhance our digital lives indoors, outdoors, and online. The book draws on a long history of literature on nature and technology and breaks new ground as the first to link the two. Its accessible style will attract the general reader, whilst the clear definition of key terms and concepts throughout should appeal to undergraduates and postgraduates of new media and communication studies, internet studies, environmental psychology, and human-computer interaction. www.technobiophilia.com
Author : Exeter diocesan architectural and archaeological society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Transactions written by Exeter diocesan architectural and archaeological society and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Margot Peters
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1456897136
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (568 download)
Download or read book Summers written by Margot Peters and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1948 a sixteen-year-old boy and girl meet briefly, but fatally, on a beach. The boy is so stricken by the girl that he writes her, begging her to answer. What harm can come from writing letters?" he asks. The girl replies. SUMMERS is the story of this boy and girl, based entirely on their letters, which span the years 1948 to 1961. These letters are often funny, sometimes sad, often frustrated and angry. Underneath they are always tender and longing. Finally they are loving. If bitter-sweet love is your thing: read on...
Author : Patrick Creevy
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312851502
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (128 download)
Download or read book Lake Shore Drive written by Patrick Creevy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1992 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unending terror - In his twenties, that is what Chicagoan Peter Roche endured in every waking moment. Shattered by his father's harrowing death from cancer, and the incomprehensible destruction of his lifelong friendship with John Lemaster, Roche launched a quiet offensive against total fear, searching desperately for a last sign of hope along the darkening road to helplessness." "With the aid of Dr. Alexander Conlon, Peter begins his quest for peace and safety, a quest that leaves him wondering if the good doctor will prove to be a force for sanity or yet another sign of the disintegration that he so fears." "In a world where love and hate seem indistinguishable, and hope and fear are one, Peter's wife Allie is by his side. She challenges him with her realness, and emotions that are intangible, and offers hope to find the minuscule safe point balanced precisely between longing for life and fear of death." "For Peter, his father and John Lemaster embody the spiritual forces that, in tension, have forever made poetry work. Words...thoughts...images...all are real to him, stretching him between the Powers that insist on keeping the self together and those that demand its total dissolution. In this stunning, visionary novel, Peter confronts his past, seeking a way to distinguish the very poetry of life, from mere words and madness."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Douglas Palermo
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595338615
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Learning to Live written by Douglas Palermo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Learning to Live, Douglas Palermo takes us on his personal journey for meaning, purpose, and enlightenment in an otherwise meaningless, fragmented, post-modern world. Through his personal writings (short stories, essays, articles, poems, etc.) we follow Doug from being an 8th grade student all the way to being a teacher of 8th grade students--covering over twelve years in the process. We see Doug the high school student developing his writing skills and using them for fun and humor in the classroom and on the internet. We see Doug the college student using his writing to tackle issues of politics and self-identity in his essays and short stories. We see Doug the young adult yearn for spiritual enlightenment in his metaphysical notebook and fictions. And we see Doug the teacher synthesizing all he learned and sharing it with the world through his journal entries and rap songs. Take the journey through the writings of Douglas Palermo and you will find his soul and the soul of the Universe.
Author : Michael Podworniak
Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1039196209
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (391 download)
Download or read book Daleka Doroha written by Michael Podworniak and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daleka Doroha, which was originally published in 1963 in Ukrainian is a memoir of Michael Podworniak, who in March 1944 left his beloved Volyn in Ukraine and crossed into Halychyna which during that time was under Polish control. He left behind his family because Germany had invaded his village and set it on fire. His journey continued to Warsaw, and when it became evident that only starvation and other dangers awaited him as the German front continued to advance. He elected to go into forced labor into Germany in exchange for food and a place to sleep. The book describes the hardships of life in a German labor camp which was eventually attacked by Allied bombers and fighter planes. It was only God’s grace that preserved his life and let him see the end of the war. After the war ended, all foreigners were required to settle in refugee camps as the Allied occupiers decided their fate. During the years after the war, the author, together with a group of singers, made two tours of the refugee camps in Germany where Slavic people were staying. God blessed these trips and hundreds were converted after hearing the songs and the preaching of the Word. Every page of the book contains interesting and often tragic stories which the author experienced before he, together with his wife and son, boarded a ship for Canada.
Author : Mark Townsend
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782793585
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (827 download)
Download or read book The Path of the Blue Raven written by Mark Townsend and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Path of The Blue Raven is the story of a struggling man who all his life has wrestled with questions, searched for meaning and discovered it in unexpected places. Although representing the beginning of a new adventure in one man's life, this book is not just his story for it also offers a beautiful and breath-taking collection of real-life stories of others who walked a similar path and have found great healing and blessing through nature based spirituality. To many cultures, the raven was and is a symbol of initiation into a new path. In sharing his own journey, the author introduces readers to a world of like-minded people who have stepped off the mainstream path onto the path of personal magic. As the ex-Catholic monk Thomas Moore says, 'The soul has an absolute, unforgiving need for regular excursions into enchantment. It requires them like the body needs food and the mind needs thought.' This book offers pilgrims (of any path) a way back to the rich and deep inner magic of childhood dreams.
Author : Well-Being Publishing
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456648667
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)
Download or read book Hiking For Seniors written by Well-Being Publishing and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the Splendor: A Senior's Guide to the Great Outdoors Imagine a journey that revitalizes your body, calms your mind, and renews your spirit. "Hiking For Seniors: Exploring Nature in Your Golden Years" invites you to lace up your boots and discover the transformative power of nature. This comprehensive guide offers a new lease on life's adventure, tailored for those who have embraced the wisdom of their years. As you delve into the pages, find joy and freedom through the Benefits of Hiking for Seniors, where vitality meets the tranquility of the trail. Unravel the secrets to longevity and happiness as you explore 'Hiking as a Path to Ageless Adventure.' Prepare to embark on a safe and exhilarating journey with our expert advice on Safe Hiking Practices for Seniors, including how to understand your physical limits and essential safety tips. Discover the Perfect Prep: Get ready to step out with confidence as you uncover the nuances of selecting gear and clothing, embracing physical conditioning, and mastering navigational tools. Fuel your expeditions with insights on Nutrition and Hydration, learning how to energize your body with healthy snacks and maintain hydration. Overcome obstacles with our guide to Addressing Mobility Issues and tailoring your hikes to all weathers and terrains. Navigate the digital age to Find and Evaluate the best trails while weighing the mental health oasis that nature provides in Nature's Therapy: Mental Health Benefits of Hiking. Expand Your Social Horizon: Integrate hiking into your social life seamlessly, and join a community of like-minded enthusiasts. As the chapters unfold, discover all-season strategies and gear recommendations to joyously Hike Through the Seasons. Finally, be inspired by the heartfelt Inspiring Stories of Senior Hikers, showcasing that adventure knows no age. Whether you dream of local trails or international treks, your next step into nature's majesty awaits. With "Hiking For Seniors: Exploring Nature in Your Golden Years," step outside and claim the gifts of the natural world in this, your most golden of years.
Author : Edward Tyrrell Jaques
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Rambles with an American written by Edward Tyrrell Jaques and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J. Stephen Conn
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1600340857
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Growing Up Pentecostal written by J. Stephen Conn and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jean-Claude Blaise
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 166247590X
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Letters to My Father written by Jean-Claude Blaise and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the autobiography of my father, his years in Haiti, and his transition as an immigrant in foreign lands. His personal account mirrors the daily struggles one may face under the Duvaliers' regimes in the sixties through the mid of eighties to cultural shock and identity in other countries. Growing up, he experiences a lot of different emotions regarding his father's absence from the home along with dealing with his sudden death that had such an impact on his life. He tells this story in a narrative to inform his deceased father about his life. In his prime years, his dad caresses the hem of his mother's skirt, expressing how close the pair were. Hence, his mother taught him domestic chores, which is culturally catered to women. Throughout his secondary years, he expresses the demise of his teacher purposely failing him to hinder him from moving forward in the next class as well as the financial difficulties he faced during his time at Diquini, a congressional school, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Luckily, his eldest brother, whom he mentions throughout his book, was a pivotal stepping stone in his success there, along with his transition in America. In hopes of creating a family with his first love from Haiti, Dadoutte, she swindles him in hopes that they'll be reunited one day. She's destined to marry another suitor. After denying himself from women for a long time, he decided to open his heart to a girl, Samartha Mentor, who's visiting his home church, Horeb, now his wife of thirty years. His goal in Canada was to achieve a scholarship to further his studies and dreams of becoming a physician. Being isolated from his family back in Haiti, his stay there with his cousin, Gabriel, was extremely short-lived. Throughout his demise, he sought aid again from his brother Maurice in bringing himself to the United States. There, he began doing many odd jobs working in factories creating furniture pieces and being a taxi driver before being driven into the education field by a friend, Dr. Emmanuel Celestin, who saw Jean-Claude wasting his life away as a taxi driver. Taking this new job, teaching Haitians and Hispanic immigrants English at Wingate High School, has allowed him to further his career as an educator, where he retired as a school counselor, twenty-eight years and an half later at the age of sixty-two. Enjoy your reading! Nhaomie-Claudia Blaise, Daughter
