Download or read book Gifts from the Mountain written by Eileen McDargh and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Wonderfully profound …. It's as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization.” — Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of Adventure Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink, and recharge. From an unexpectedly arduous backpacking trip, Eileen McDargh discovers truths from the experience. Deep in grime, grit, and grace-filled mornings, she finds insights for business, for relationships, for family, for life, and for the soul. Just as the ocean inspired Anne Morrow Lindbergh's classic, Gifts from the Sea, so too can a mountain become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. Whether musing on wild onions or mosquitoes, river crossings or thunderbolts, Eileen shares lessons for understanding the mundane and the magnificent, the difficult and the delightful, the ordinary and the extraordinary. Mountains become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. You'll be reminded of what you may already know but have likely forgotten in the tension of time constraints, work worries, and family frustrations. McDargh will jar your memory, evoke new awareness, and spur you to action. Each two-page spread features a full-color watercolor painting illuminating these concise, graceful reflections. Gifts from the Mountain helps us pay attention to the process of life and to take joy in the journey.
Download or read book Gifts from the Mountain written by Eileen McDargh and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Wonderfully profound …. It's as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization.” — Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of Adventure Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink, and recharge. From an unexpectedly arduous backpacking trip, Eileen McDargh discovers truths from the experience. Deep in grime, grit, and grace-filled mornings, she finds insights for business, for relationships, for family, for life, and for the soul. Just as the ocean inspired Anne Morrow Lindbergh's classic, Gifts from the Sea, so too can a mountain become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. Whether musing on wild onions or mosquitoes, river crossings or thunderbolts, Eileen shares lessons for understanding the mundane and the magnificent, the difficult and the delightful, the ordinary and the extraordinary. Mountains become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. You'll be reminded of what you may already know but have likely forgotten in the tension of time constraints, work worries, and family frustrations. McDargh will jar your memory, evoke new awareness, and spur you to action. Each two-page spread features a full-color watercolor painting illuminating these concise, graceful reflections. Gifts from the Mountain helps us pay attention to the process of life and to take joy in the journey.
Download or read book Soles of a Survivor written by Nhi Aronheim and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unbelievable True Story of a Vietnamese Refugee Who Not Only Made the United States Her Home, But Learned the True Value of Hope, Love, and Religion Along the Way The soles of Nhi Aronheim's feet still bear the scars of her escape from Vietnam—trudging through the jungles of Cambodia as a twelve-year-old with a group of strangers seeking the land of opportunity: America. Her quest for survival through the Cambodian jungle eventually led her to a boat that took her to Thailand and an orphanage where Nhi lived for two years until she qualified for refugee status in the United States. Years later, she returned to Vietnam with a film producer to reunite with the family she never thought she’d see again. A second trip to Vietnam brought her two mothers, birth and adopted, face to face. Yet Soles of a Survivor isn’t just another inspirational survival story. It’s about the lessons Nhi learned about humanity, diversity, and unconditional love since arriving in the United States. She now has a deeper appreciation for the parallels between the Jewish and Vietnamese cultures, and others. After she met her Jewish beau, they got married. She eventually converted to Judaism, though the process was challenging for an Asian woman adopted into a Christian household. Her story shows it matters less what religion we’re part of, as long as we radiate goodness to those we meet. Now she relishes being a Vietnamese Jew. Having come full circle from prosperity to poverty and back, Nhi hopes to encourage others to believe that in spite of overwhelming odds, all things are possible if one has an intense desire, focused energy, and the audacity to grasp presented opportunities.
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Download or read book How to Make a Mountain written by Amy Huntington and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today! DO IT YOURSELF! START TODAY! From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to • Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range; • Freeze and melt glaciers; • Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes; • Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and • Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthy YES—YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN! It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! *Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not included. Some restrictions apply. The authors assume no responsibility for frostbite, landslides, or accidental volcanoes. SCIENCE WITH A PLAYFUL, DIY TWIST: This fun and funny nonfiction picture book humorously encourages readers to get busy making their own mountain ranges. By the end, they will have learned the many steps that ultimately turn a rock into a peak, a slope into a gorge, snow into a glacier, and much more! GREAT FOR BUDDING ENVIRONTMENTALISTS: Once readers have "built" their mountains, their jobs aren't over—because the environment needs caretakers and stewards, of course! With rich back matter and lush illustrations accompanying an engaging text, this picture book is perfect for instilling a love of the natural world in budding scientists, environmental activists, and nature enthusiasts. STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Earth science is a staple classroom subject in all elementary school grades. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. Perfect for: • Teachers and librarians • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Anyone who loves or collects rocks • Lovers of fun, unique approaches to nonfiction and STEM topics • Gift-givers looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that's both funny and educational
Download or read book You Are One Amazing Lady written by Douglas Pagels and published by Blue Mountain Arts. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It takes a lot to be an "amazing lady" but--fortunately for us all--they exist in many walks of life. These remarkable women endear themselves to us in dozens of ways, and they bless us with all the beautiful things they generously bring to our daily lives. Those who are lucky enough to have an amazing lady in their life will know exactly who this book is for. Her name and face will come to mind as soon as they read the title and hold the book in their hands. This is a golden opportunity for them to share the message, express the thanks, and inspire a wealth of smiles... all with one exquisite book--lovingly given--to a very amazing lady.
Download or read book Just Passin Thru written by Winton Porter and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting — a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings — the characters who show up are no fictional creations. They are the real-life stars of the author’s new life as a backpack-purging, canteen-selling, hostel-running, bandage-taping, lost-child finding, argument-settling, romance-fixing, chili-making man of many faces. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. Some are friends, and some dangerous. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine.
Download or read book Girl in Ice written by Erica Ferencik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the author of The River at Night and Into the Jungle comes a harrowing new thriller as a linguist, broken-hearted after the apparent suicide of her glaciologist brother, ventures hundreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle to try to communicate with a young girl who has thawed from the ice alive"--
Download or read book A Time of Gifts written by Patrick Leigh Fermor and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beloved account about an intrepid young Englishman on the first leg of his walk from London to Constantinople is simply one of the best works of travel literature ever written. At the age of eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor set off from the heart of London on an epic journey—to walk to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Acclaimed for its sweep and intelligence, Leigh Fermor’s book explores a remarkable moment in time. Hitler has just come to power but war is still ahead, as he walks through a Europe soon to be forever changed—through the Lowlands to Mitteleuropa, to Teutonic and Slav heartlands, through the baroque remains of the Holy Roman Empire; up the Rhine, and down to the Danube. At once a memoir of coming-of-age, an account of a journey, and a dazzling exposition of the English language, A Time of Gifts is also a portrait of a continent already showing ominous signs of the holocaust to come.
Download or read book Soul Mates written by Douglas Pagels and published by . This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These irresistibly cute miniature hardcover books have been completely redesigned with an exciting graphic style and new poetry on Blue Mountain Arts' most popular subjects. Also come with miniature keepsake gifts specially chosen to fit the theme of the book -- including custom-made dolls, heart-shaped quartz stones, and teddy bears.
Download or read book The Greatest Gift of All Is a Son Like You written by SPS Studios and published by Blue Mountain Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A son is an amazing combination of curiosity, daring, talents, and dreams. He grows up, but he always keeps some of the little boy he once was. He is your legacy to the future. In this book, every son will find something to reflect on and appreciate, in words that perfectly convey the love and pride in a parent's heart. The unique handmade paper used for the cover of this book is first crafted from mulberry trees and then hand-colored by artisans. Each book cover in this eloquent series is distinct and different, and the environment is not harmed in the making of this paper.
Download or read book Life Is All about How You Handle Plan B written by Suzy Toronto and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn't it be great if everything in life worked out exactly how you planned in the first place? But when nothing goes as it should and you're faced with deciding whether you're going to sink or swim, it's really all about how you handle Plan B. Suzy Toronto's inspiring words and delightfully wacky characters encourage you to do your best to handle whatever life throws at you with grace and humor and to see the unexpected not as inconveniences but as possibilities. Her fun and distinctive style will inspire you to get out of you comfort zone, go with the flow, and dare to live a full and wacky life no matter what comes you way.
Download or read book White Mountain Guide written by Steven D. Smith and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2012 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully updated, comprehensive hiking guide is the most trusted resource available for hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest. Includes three high-quality, GPS-rendered, pull-out maps.
Download or read book Delivering His Gifts written by K C Crowne and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mountain Man's Baby Christmas Romance (Mason's Story)Reader note: This is a standalone novel from my Mountain Men of Liberty Series, and a mountain man's babies, suprise delivery, Christmas romantic suspense. This is Mason's story. Each book can be read as a standalone. Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Liberty, Utah as we follow several rugged mountain men in their quests to find lasting love on the mountains. For readers looking to binge-read books 1-4 of this series at a discounted rate, it is available as a boxset on my Amazon catalog titled Mountain Men of Liberty Boxset. Enjoy!
Download or read book A Special Christmas Blessing Just for You written by Douglas Pagels and published by Blue Mountain Arts. This book was released on 2013 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holidays are a time of reflection and gratitude--a time to look back on life and give thanks for the people in it. Douglas Pagels' A Special Christmas Blessing is the perfect way to share warm and wonderful Christmas wishes with someone who has been and will always be special to you. These heartfelt hopes and blessings will remind your friends and loved ones that the true gifts of the holidays are not the ones you discover beneath the Christmas tree, but the hope, peace, understanding, and love you give and receive all year long. As a thoughtful present or a personal keepsake, this book is one way to keep Christmas in your heart and in the heart of someone you care about every day.
Download or read book Mountain Dragons written by Jan Stipala and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canoeing the Mountain written by Phil Weir and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
