Download or read book Divine Dump Dancer written by Russell Kaschula and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the dumps to divining, from despair to dancing. This happens to Mncedisi when he and his mother come to the city.
Download or read book High Heels and Hijack written by Nibor Nalam and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of course Shelley knows better than her mother - or does she? Tonight is a big night for her but it could end in disaster.
Download or read book Breaking Out written by Colleen Moroukian and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard is going through a hard time, his religion, his culture, even his sexuality - who and what is he? Samantha and her friend Nolwazi are playing a dangerous double-game with their parents.
Download or read book English L b Gr8 written by Mathevan Naidoo and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Darwin Divinity And The Dance Of The Cosmos written by Bruce Sanguin and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In March 2005, the United Nations released its Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Among the findings: 2/3 of the world's ecosystems are seriously degraded; 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are depleted; and climate change is not just something that might happen, it is already upon us. Many people, including many Christians, will hear this and delude themselves into thinking that technology can and will save the day. A wiser and more helpful response, especially for Christians, is to find a way to step back into the flow of nature from which we have extricated ourselves. In Darwin, Divinity, and the Dance of the Cosmos, Bruce Sanguin shows us the way. Sanguin draws on the latest scientific understandings of the nature of the universe and weaves them together with biblical meta-narratives and frequently overlooked strands of the Judeo-Christian tradition to create an ecological and truly evolutionary Christian theology - a feat few theologians have even attempted. The importance of this accomplishment can hardly be overstated. As Sanguin writes, "It's time for the Christian church to get with the cosmological program. We need new wineskins for the new wine the Holy One is pouring out in the 21st century. Twenty-first-century science has provided us with new a new story of creation that needs to inform our biblical stories of creation. We now know, for instance, that we live in an evolving or evolutionary universe. Evolution is the way that the Holy creates in space and in time, in every sphere: material, biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual. This new cosmology simply cannot be contained by old models and images of God, or by old ways of being the church." As his starting point, Sanguin encourages readers to rediscover awe - an attitude very much absent from the modern mindset. "We don't see what is before us," he writes, "and as a result, we are plundering our planet at an unprecedented rate. If we could see what is before our eyes, day in and day out, the sacred radiance of creation would drop us to our knees and render us speechless." Central to this recovery of awe is the new Great Story, the 14-billion-year history of the cosmos. Into this Great Story, first told by Thomas Berry and by mathematical physicist and cosmologist Brian Swimme, Sanguin reintroduces the presence God. Heady as all this sounds, it has very practical implications for the mission of the church. Sanguin writes: "In the first centuries after Jesus' death, his disciples looked around at their world and found that what was needed by way of response to the crisis of their age was hospitals for the sick and food for the poor. This is what compassion required of them. Mission is determined by the context in which the church finds itself in each new age. I am suggesting that, today, there is nothing more critical than a compassionate response to the plight of our planet. The church must be at the forefront of shifting human consciousness away from an ethic of domination for economic gain and toward a spirituality of awe. This book - and more importantly the work of integration it suggests - represents a fundamental challenge to our theological and liturgical models. But for those who are ready and willing to embark on an exciting theological journey of discovery, it also represents a rich opportunity to become reacquainted with the Spirit of God moving in and through the very dynamics of an unfolding universe.
Download or read book Take Me to the River written by Russell Kaschula and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Troubles Taxis and Toilets written by Anne Schlebusch and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume we find out why Zadie is spending so much time riding up-front in a taxi, and what will happen when the police sniffer dogs come to school?
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to International Children s Literature written by John Stephens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, political and intellectual diversity of children’s literature across the globe, The Routledge Companion to International Children’s Literature is the first volume of its kind to focus on the undervisited regions of the world. With particular focus on Asia, Africa and Latin America, the collection raises awareness of children’s literature and related media as they exist in large regions of the world to which ‘mainstream’ European and North American scholarship pays very little attention. Sections cover: • Concepts and theories • Historical contexts and national identity • Cultural forms and children’s texts • Traditional story and adaptation • Picture books across the majority world • Trends in children’s and young adult literatures. Exposition of the literary, cultural and historical contexts in which children’s literature is produced, together with an exploration of intersections between these literatures and more extensively researched areas, will enhance access and understanding for a large range of international readers. The essays offer an ideal introduction for those newly approaching literature for children in specific areas, looking for new insights and interdisciplinary perspectives, or interested in directions for future scholarship.
Download or read book Calling for a Blanket Dance written by Oscar Hokeah and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the PEN America/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel * Finalist for the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize * Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize/Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction “A profound reflection on the intergenerational nature of cultural trauma… Hokeah’s characters exist at the intersection of Kiowa, Cherokee and Mexican identity, which provides a vital exploration of indigeneity in contemporary American letters.” —The New York Times Book Review A moving and deeply engaging novel about a young Native American man as he learns to find strength in his familial identity. Oscar Hokeah’s electric debut takes us into the life of Ever Geimausaddle, whose family—part Mexican, part Native American—is determined to hold onto their community despite obstacles everywhere they turn. Ever’s father is injured at the hands of corrupt police on the border when he goes to visit family in Mexico, while his mother struggles both to keep her job and care for her husband. And young Ever is lost and angry at all that he doesn’t understand, at this world that seems to undermine his sense of safety. Ever’s relatives all have ideas about who he is and who he should be. His Cherokee grandmother, knowing the importance of proximity, urges the family to move across Oklahoma to be near her, while his grandfather, watching their traditions slip away, tries to reunite Ever with his heritage through traditional gourd dances. Through it all, every relative wants the same: to remind Ever of the rich and supportive communities that surround him, there to hold him tight, and for Ever to learn to take the strength given to him to save not only himself but also the next generation. How will this young man visualize a place for himself when the world hasn’t made room for him to start with? Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting, Calling for a Blanket Dance is the story of how Ever Geimausaddle finds his way home. "STUNNING." —Susan Power, author of The Grass Dancer
Download or read book Resolves Divine Morall and Politicall written by Owen Felltham and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emptiness Dancing written by Adyashanti and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is something about you brighter than the sun and more mysterious than the night sky. Who are you when you are not thinking yourself into existence? What is ultimately behind the set of eyes reading these words? In Emptiness Dancing, Adyashanti invites you to wake up to the essence of what you are, through the natural and spontaneous opening of the mind, heart, and body that holds the secret to happiness and liberation. From the first stages of realization to its evolutionary implications, Adyashanti shares a treasure trove of insights into the challenges of the inner life, offering lucid, down-to-earth advice on topics ranging from the ego, illusion, and spiritual addiction to compassion, letting go, the eternal now, and more. Whether you read each chapter in succession or begin on any page you feel inspired to turn to, you will find in Adyashanti's wisdom an understanding and ever-ready guide to the full wonder of your infinite self-nature.
Download or read book Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain written by Benigno P. Beltran and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text describes the spiritual resilience of struggling peoples and how, through their eyes, Beltran learned to read the Gospel. The lessons he learned bear a message for all who struggle for a better world.
Download or read book Northwest Style written by Ann Wall Frank and published by . This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writer Ann Wall Frank and architectural photographer Michael Mathers capture the eclectic architecture and spectacular landscapes of Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the nearby islands. Beautiful color photographs show homes in their natural settings and highlight architectural and decorative details, showing how diverse elements--chrome and clapboard, Japanese gardens and covered bridges--come together in dazzling art. The book contains about 200 color photographs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Blame the Stars written by Heather Buchanan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part surrealism, part humor, and part affectionate guidance, Blame the Stars is a wild adventure into a world of uniquely alternative zodiac signs. Welcome to the world of Horror Scoops: a weird and wonderful twist on classic zodiac signs. Meet passionate and wild Lemo (a.k.a. Leo), kind Lehbrah (Libra), steadfast Clopricrumb (Capricorn), Germini the Twrnnns (take two guesses), and others—signs which, although slightly silly, reveal more about us than we realize. Part One dives deep into each sign, offering insightful tidbits and advice on love, life, and work (for example, if you’re an Arbys, consider a career as a Pie-Eating Competition Judge, a Horse Observer, or a Horse Observer Observer). Part Two details a year’s worth of sign-specific guidance, Scoop-holidays (like January 15, the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Houseplants), and journal prompts to spark deep introspection. Full of colorful illustrations from Scoops creator and accidental astrologer Heather Buchanan, lots of entertaining nonsense, and occasional sense-sense, Blame the Stars offers the ideal way to contemplate the mysteries of the universe (or have a giggle). FOR ASTROLOGY FANS: Horoscope and astrology are deeply engrained in society. This modern divination book stands out as a playful and interactive option that will appeal to people who dig astrology but don't take it all too seriously (because life is serious enough). FROM THE CREATOR OF WILDLY POPULAR HORROR SCOOPS: Author Heather Buchanan has been creating and sharing her absurdist horoscopes for years to her hundreds of thousands of fans. This is the book those fans have been waiting for, capturing for the first time all the wild, insightful, colorful signs and observations they love in one volume. RELATABLE AND QUIRKY HUMOR: There is a genuine feeling of joy behind the absurd, offbeat humor of this horoscope book. While some astrological-themed metaphysical books may be more serious, this one feels approachable, engaging, and just plain fun. Perfect for: Fans of Horror Scoops and Heather Buchanan's work Astrology devotees (and the astrology-curious) who don't take themselves too seriously People interested in lighthearted self-help Followers of social media horoscope accounts and brands like Bitch Rising, Co-Star, That Libra Chic, and more Gift-giving to any astrology lover for birthday, anniversary, or just for fun
Download or read book The Ballbreaker written by Jerome Washnis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-09-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I served with the 7th Infantry Division in the Pacific back in 1945 and 1946 and that, I believe, is what inspired me to write this story. But this is not a war story, not at all, even though all the action takes place in wartime America in 1944. It is, rather, a salty tale about the trials and tribulations of a young man who was caught up in the wartime draft of that era. I mention my military service only to lend credence to some of the events that take place in this story. I took pains to express myself in simple, everyday language throughout the book, and used easy to understand words and phrases to make a point in various situations. The book itself is made up of interrelated comic situations … absorbing events and circumstances told in a ribald fashion, and which I tout as sophisticated adult humor.
Download or read book Dancing with Mystery written by Raymond H. Dressler and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about mysteries—the mysteries which confront and confound every one of us. They come into focus when we ponder how to respond successfully to the proverbial “speed bumps in the road” of our lives. There are no quick or certain answers. The challenge is in the process of dealing with them. The author asserts that we have essentially three choices. When encountering these mysteries, we can choose to (1) wrestle with them, (2) dance with them, or (3) wrestle with them while we dance. This is Ray Dressler’s first and only book. New to this endeavor, and enthusiastically encouraged by his children to write it because they want their children and grandchildren to learn about his interesting career, he accepted the challenge. After seventeen years, his work is complete. He begins, where else, with his earliest childhood recollections. Having no idea whatsoever where his journey will take him, he invites his reader to walk along with him through his life’s adventures to the day when he retires from his naval career aboard the historic USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) in Boston Harbor His career is unique because he begins his professional studies in electrical engineering and architectural design. In his second year of college, however, called by God, he switches to philosophy and theology and begins his studies for the pastoral ministry. His theme is, as the title declares, Dancing With Mystery. His conviction is, “Mysteries remain mysteries, until God is brought into the mix.” As he pursues his dream, he becomes aware of an additional truth, that “coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”
Download or read book Canal Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
