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Spirits in the Grass

Author : William Meissner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spirits in the Grass written by William Meissner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Meissner has the storyteller's gift for creative living characters, living speech, living emotions, living drama. He knows his small town baseball, but beyond that, he knows the human spirit." --Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried "In Spirits in the Grass, Meissner explores the hidden heart of America's Midwest--scratching hard at his character's dreams to release their nightmares, their truths. His words are supple as grass, his language a graceful dance that is a pure joy to read." --Susan Power, author of The Grass Dancer "This novel is a rare achievement, an extraordinary story of a man's desire to resurrect his past, to redeem and restore the world he knew as a boy, while he confronts the crimes around him. Juxtaposing baseball, Native American history and religion, and small town life, Meissner has created a genuine original." --Jonis Agee, University of Nebraska, author of South of Resurrection and The River Wife "Bill Meissner's Spirits in the Grass is nothing short of stunning, his mastery of the prose is evident in virtually every sentence as it intensifies and heightens the intrigue of the wonderful story being told. This is a vibrant and original novel, a triumph, and Meissner's linguistic veracity places him among the finest prose stylists writing today." --Jack Driscoll, author of How Like an Angel In Spirits in the Grass we meet Luke Tanner, a thirty-something baseball player helping to build a new baseball field in his beloved hometown of Clearwater, Wisconsin. Luke looks forward to trying out for the local amateur team as soon as possible. His chance discovery of a small bone fragment on the field sets in motion a series of events and discoveries that will involve his neighbors, local politicians, and the nearby Native American reservation. Luke's life, most of all, will be transformed. His growing obsession with the ball field and what's beneath it threatens his still fragile relationship with his partner, Louise, and challenges Luke's assumptions about everyone, especially himself.

Spirits in the Grass

Author : Bill Meissner
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
ISBN 13 : 0268086702
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Spirits in the Grass written by Bill Meissner and published by University of Notre Dame Pess. This book was released on 2008-12-08 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Bill Meissner’s collection of short stories Hitting into the Wind was published in 1994, it was called “a quiet masterpiece of baseball writing” by the Greensboro, North Carolina, News and Record. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer said, “Bill Meissner captures baseball with all its crystalline beauty—the remarkable reverberation of time and space and character.” And The New York Times Book Review said, “Just about every tale here recalls those precious years when a chance to play in the majors was all a boy could ask from life.” Now, in his first novel, Bill Meissner again uses baseball as a window to his characters. In Spirits in the Grass, we meet Luke Tanner, a thirty-something ball player helping to build a new baseball field in his beloved hometown of Clearwater, Wisconsin. Luke looks forward to trying out for the local amateur team as soon as possible. His chance discovery of a small bone fragment on the field sets in motion a series of events and discoveries that will involve his neighbors, local politicians, and the nearby Native American reservation. Luke’s life, most of all, will be transformed. His growing obsession with the ball field and what’s beneath it threatens his still fragile relationship with his partner, Louise, and challenges Luke’s assumptions about everyone, especially himself. Spirits in the Grass rings true with small-town Midwestern values. The characters, including Luke’s independent partner Louise, grapple with their passion and their identities. In this beautiful and haunting novel, baseball serves as a metaphor for life itself, with its losses and defeats, its glories and triumphs.

Rebel Spirits

Author : Lois Ruby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545540208
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Rebel Spirits written by Lois Ruby and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haunted by history. Bound by mystery. Lori Chase doesn't know what to think about ghosts. She may have seen a few in the past, but those were just childish imaginings . . . right? Only now that she is living in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, spirits seem to be on everyone's mind. The town is obsessed with its bloody Civil War history, and the old inn that Lori's parent run is supposedly haunted by the souls of dead soldiers. Then Lori meets one such soldier -- the devastatingly handsome Nathaniel Pierce. Nathaniel's soul cannot rest, and he desperately needs Lori's help. Because Nathaniel was not killed in the famous battle. He was murdered. Lori begins to investigate the age-old mystery, stumbling upon shocking clues and secrets. At the same time, she can't help falling for Nathaniel, just as he is falling for her . . . .

Teaching Spirits

Author : Joseph Epes Brown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199890048
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Teaching Spirits written by Joseph Epes Brown and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Spirits offers a thematic approach to Native American religious traditions. Through years of living with and learning about Native traditions across the continent, Joseph Epes Brown learned firsthand of the great diversity of the North American Indian cultures. Yet within this great multiplicity, he also noticed certain common themes that resonate within many Native traditions. These themes include a shared sense of time as cyclical rather than linear, a belief that landscapes are inhabited by spirits, a rich oral tradition, visual arts that emphasize the process of creation, a reciprocal relationship with the natural world, and the rituals that tie these themes together. Brown illustrates each of these themes with in-depth explorations of specific native cultures including Lakota, Navajo, Apache, Koyukon, and Ojibwe. Brown was one of the first scholars to recognize that Native religions-rather than being relics of the past-are vital traditions that tribal members shape and adapt to meet both timeless and contemporary needs. Teaching Spirits reflects this view, using examples from the present as well as the past. For instance, when writing about Plains rituals, he describes not only building an impromptu sweat lodge in a Denver hotel room with Black Elk in the 1940s, but also the struggles of present-day Crow tribal members to balance Sun Dances and vision quests with nine-to-five jobs. In this groundbreaking work, Brown suggests that Native American traditions demonstrate how all components of a culture can be interconnected-how the presence of the sacred can permeate all lifeways to such a degree that what we call religion is integrated into all of life's activities. Throughout the book, Brown draws on his extensive personal experience with Black Elk, who came to symbolize for many the richness of the imperiled native cultures. This volume brings to life the themes that resonate at the heart of Native American religious traditions.

Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife in Native American Indian Mythology And Folklore

Author : G.W. Mullins
Publisher : Light Of The Moon Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife in Native American Indian Mythology And Folklore written by G.W. Mullins and published by Light Of The Moon Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American history is filled with stories about animals, creation of the Earth and man, life lessons and of course ghosts... Ghosts, spirits, and the “walking dead” were often known to pay visits to their family and those left behind. Many of these stories revolved around lost loves and attempts to reclaim the person taken from them. Other stories spun tales of revenge and payback for those who wronged them. In any case death was looked at as a doorway to the afterlife and not to be feared. In this book, you will be given many opportunities to relive the past cultures of many tribes and their beliefs in ghosts, spirits and the afterlife. You will be presented with stories of individuals who transcended the plane of death to interact with the living and other spirits who have remained earthbound and troubled who have to work through a life lesson to successfully move on. As is traditional, these stories are here for you to share and pass on to the next generation. Included in this collection are the stories: Ghost of the White Deer, The Story of a Poor Man, The Resuscitation of the only Daughter, The Spirit Bride, Heavy Collar and the Ghost Woman, Bluejay finds a Wife, Two Ghostly Lovers, Origin of the Medicine Man, The Medicine Grizzly Bear, A Little Brave and the Medicine Woman, The Man Who Was Afraid of Nothing, The Ghosts' Buffalo, The Land of the Dead, Blue Jay Visits Ghost Town, The Spirit Land, The Skin Shifting Old Woman, and many, more.

The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails

Author : David Wondrich
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199311137
Total Pages : 881 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails written by David Wondrich and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails presents an in-depth exploration of the world of spirits and cocktails in a ground-breaking synthesis. The Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced, including fermentation, distillation and ageing, alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktails bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars.

Beyond the Burning Lands

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481419943
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Burning Lands written by John Christopher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After his danger-filled quest for the fabled city of Khan Gothlen, Luke, as the Prince in Waiting, returns home to Winchester to find he is threatened by treachery.

Testing the Spirits

Author : Sabin Geyman
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1449744982
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book Testing the Spirits written by Sabin Geyman and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can't we all just get along? It sounds good, but we must not hold hands with evil. Social and religious diversity, writ large, has been the undoing of the United States. Second Chronicles 7:14 says: "[If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land" (NASB). America needs a Christian revival, a Protestant Reformation, a return to our Judeo-Christian roots right now; otherwise, this beautiful land will be given over to its evil devices (Romans 1), and will go the way of King Solomon's kingdom after his foray into social and religious diversity. When foreign wives bring false gods, bad things happen (see 2 Chronicles 7:19-22). "Testing the Spirits: Exposing Dark Sayings and Embracing the Light of Jesus "is a clarion call to repentance and for a return to our Judeo-Christian roots. We've been following the dangerous diversity of King Solomon, when we should do as King Hezekiah did and clear the pagan idols from our land. In this way, we can draw closer to the King of kings and Lord of lords, the mighty Yeshua.

Working With Angels, Fairies And Nature Spirits

Author : William Bloom
Publisher : Piatkus
ISBN 13 : 1405522410
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Working With Angels, Fairies And Nature Spirits written by William Bloom and published by Piatkus. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In WORKING WITH ANGELS, FAIRIES AND NATURE SPIRITS, bestselling author and teacher Dr William Bloom presents reveals a world that lies behind everyday reality and shows you how to co-operate with these invisible beings of energy who are a fundamental part of every aspect of our lives. Learn: *How to sense angels and spirits and communicate with them *How to co-operate with this inner world for inspiration and guidance *How to work with angels for healing and spiritual growth *How they can help you fulfil yourself and help others *How they can bring you a deeper understanding of all aspects of life.

The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits

Author : Bill Owens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1592535690
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Distilling Whiskey and Other Spirits written by Bill Owens and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia guide to the thousand-year history and dynamic future of the distillation of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and more.

The Grass Dancer

Author : Mona Susan Power
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593819446
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book The Grass Dancer written by Mona Susan Power and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the lore of her Sioux heritage, this “captivating”(New York Times Book Review) critically-acclaimed novel from Mona Susan Power weaves the stories of the old and the young, of broken families, romantic rivals, men and women in love and at war... Set on a North Dakota reservation, The Grass Dancer reveals the harsh price of unfulfilled longings and the healing power of mystery and hope. Rich with drama and infused with the magic of the everyday, it takes readers on a journey through both past and present—in a tale as resonant and haunting as an ancestor's memory, and as promising as a child's dream. WINNER OF THE PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARD FOR DEBUT NOVEL

Spirits Are Subject Unto You!

Author : Erica Shepherd
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0615157467
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Spirits Are Subject Unto You! written by Erica Shepherd and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are a Spirit, Soul, Body God is a Spirit, Satan is a Spirit.This book will provide you with additional understanding and knowledge on how to operate on all realms and why you must understand spirit problems, transference of spirits, discerning spirits and that behind every curse or sin is a demon, evil, unclean or familiar spirit and possibly spiritual witchcraft.Knowing this information and the simple spiritual truth today in order to be empowered and victorious within your spiritual life here on earth toda

The Sword of the Spirits

Author : John Christopher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481419994
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book The Sword of the Spirits written by John Christopher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of Luke—and the civilized world—is at stake in the tumultuous and explosive conclusion to the post-apocalyptic Sword of the Spirits trilogy from the author of The Tripods series. Following the death of his brother, Luke has now ascended to the throne of Winchester. And with the success of his first campaigns he is crowned “Prince of Three Cities,” finally fulfilling the prophecy made by the Spirits years before. Luke knows that the power of the Spirits is nothing more than a hoax to advance the Seers’ plans for a scientific revival. Their deception is the reason Luke has his crown. But as old rivalries and new alliances emerge and chaos sweeps through Winchester, can Luke stop death and disaster from plunging the civilized world into darkness?

When Spirits Touch the Red Path

Author : Patrick Quirk
Publisher : Dolphin Media
ISBN 13 : 0978666402
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (786 download)

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Download or read book When Spirits Touch the Red Path written by Patrick Quirk and published by Dolphin Media. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick "Speaking Wind" Quirk, a Native American author, lecturer, and publisher, was raised by his grandfather, a shaman, in the mountains of northern New Mexico. He shares his grandfather's wisdom and teaching in this volume.

Believing in Ghosts and Spirits

Author : Hu Baozhu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000258475
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Believing in Ghosts and Spirits written by Hu Baozhu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book by Hu Baozhu explores the subject of ghosts and spirits and attempts to map the religious landscape of ancient China. The main focus of attention is the character gui 鬼, an essential key to the understanding of spiritual beings. The author analyses the character gui in various materials – lexicons and dictionaries, excavated manuscripts and inscriptions, and received classical texts. Gui is examined from the perspective of its linguistic root, literary interpretation, ritual practices, sociopolitical implication, and cosmological thinking. In the gradual process of coming to know the otherworld in terms of ghosts and spirits, Chinese people in ancient times attempted to identify and classify these spiritual entities. In their philosophical thinking, they connected the subject of gui with the movement of the universe. Thus the belief in ghosts and spirits in ancient China appeared to be a moral standard for all, not only providing a room for individual religiosity but also implementing the purpose of family-oriented social order, the legitimization of political operations, and the understanding of the way of Heaven and Earth.

Spirits of Place in American Literary Culture

Author : John Gatta
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190646543
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Spirits of Place in American Literary Culture written by John Gatta and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What might it mean, existentially and spiritually, to form an intimate relation with discrete places on earth? This book offers a uniquely integrative perspective on the matter. Centered on analyzing US literatures, it reflects a theological phenomenology cognizant of the spiritualities grounded in First Nature as well as settled spaces" --

Kentucky Superstitions

Author : Daniel Lindsey Thomas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Kentucky Superstitions written by Daniel Lindsey Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: