Download or read book Taste the Wild Wonder written by John Mark Green and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Taste the Wild Wonder, fresh new poetic voice John Mark Green takes the reader on a transformative journey, awakening the heart to see the world with new eyes. This imaginative collection explores life, mortality, meaning, creativity, love, wonder, and nature, through the windows of 71 poems and 11 interior illustrations. These poems are infused with what the Japanese call yūgen - "a profound, mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe ... and the sad beauty of human suffering" (Benito Ortolani), and wabi-sabi - the beauty of impermanent, imperfect, and transient things. Since 2014, John Mark Green has grown a worldwide following for his poetry on social media. This is his first book. From the back cover Born of the ancient star remnants in our bones and nameless longings of the human heart, this poetry collection explores the firefly flicker of existence amidst the vast reaches of time and space. Capturing feelings of awe and aching beauty which stir the imagination, it illuminates our brief but glorious moment on life's stage. Imbued with the knowledge that everything we hold beautiful is inexorably slipping through our fingers, these poems are trail markers on a journey of awakening to the wild wonder which surrounds us, leading readers on a whirlwind tour of our place in the grand tapestry of nature, with a perspective which both dazzles and delights. Praise for Taste the Wild Wonder "John Mark Green writes with soul and weaves poetry from love and bones and fire. His new book is art and includes illustrations that complement the words beautifully." Jacob Nordby, author of Blessed Are the Weird - A Manifesto for Creatives

Download or read book My White Cocoon written by Carol James Drolet and published by . This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This poignant family saga comes alive in Charleston, South Carolina, during the 1940s. The touching story of hardships and successes unravels through the roots and connections of family. Catherine is an innocent optimist who believes in the triumphs of good throughout the world. She falls in love with and marries Carter Duvall, a gentle, caring soul who joins the Army straight out of college. Carter struggles with demons from his childhood and increasingly becomes consumed with his past. He succumbs to alcohol to fight his anguish, and the horrendous addiction subsequently brings shame and disgrace to him, Catherine and their family. Overcome with debt and despair, Catherine gathers the pieces to reassemble the lives of her cherished clan. A harrowing calamity, snarled emotions and love are intertwined to illustrate that no barrier is large enough to dissolve the devotion, unity and pride of family.

Download or read book Out of the Cocoon written by Brenda Lee and published by Author's Choice Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the Cocoon is a heart-wrenching, yet inspirational tale about the author's escape from a religious cult after enduring decades of dysfunction. Take the incredible journey with her as she survives stifling oppression as a child, physical and emotional abuse as a teenager, and the ultimate tragedy: the loss of her family once she becomes an adult. See how, like a butterfly, she changes the world within her, as her external world becomes increasingly unyielding. This book is a must read for anyone who has experienced abuse, alcoholism, single parenthood, serious depression, or a parent's rejection. Discover more about your own life through Brenda Lee's introspective, yet humorous flight from insanity. Learn how you, too, can emerge Out of the Cocoon to create a future brimming with unconditional love and lasting happiness.

Download or read book Butterfly written by Aruna Chinta and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly: Journey from My Cocoon is the inspirational story of a young woman, Aruna Chinta searching for a beautiful life. Born and raised in India, she has a bachelor's degree in engineering. She came to the United States at the age of 22 to pursue her master's degree in computer science. Shy and timid Aruna, looked to her family and husband to guide and fill all her needs. Just a year and half after her marriage, she encountered a life-threatening illness, Idiopathic Myelofibrosis, the cause of which is still unknown. Yet she made a miraculous recovery from it under the excellent treatment and supervision of her doctor, Dr.Robert Collins, and ultimate care and support from her wonderful family. Being blessed with a second life, through perseverance and determination, she made the steep climb back to health. This healing time gave opportunity to pause and reflect on her life, and to discover the greater meaning in her life. She became an avid reader of inspirational and self-help books. She began to understand that nothing had happened to her, rather, it was a gift. A few years down the lane, she faced another life-challenging event, a divorce after 10 years of marriage, when her son was not even an year old. Guided by the Bhagavad-Gita and other popular spiritual principles, she discovered a renewed view of life and understood that she was 100 percent responsible for her life, and the life or her child. From that time on, she began to live purposefully with peace, joy and love. Written in four parts, they are: 1. My Brush with Death 2. My Marriage 3. Spiritual Transformation 4. Raising My Son. The essence of the book, Butterfly is: Whatever situations we are in, by rising above, and spreading our wings, we can get onto much higher planes and experience abundance of love, joy, peace and bliss.

Download or read book The Cocoon written by Ruth McEnery Stuart and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Time in the Cocoon written by Rebecca L. Lilly and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-22 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time in the Cocoon depicts the life story of Rebecca L. Lilly. Although she thought her life was headed for disaster time and time again, God always showed this determined woman that she had beauty for ashes waiting for her. This book, although it is a story of someone’s life, is written through the four stages of the life cycle of the butterfly. As you go on this journey with the author, you, the reader, will perceive God’s beauty within her struggles. You will even identify with the many teaching moments that allowed transformation to take place. The reader will eagerly note that the butterfly also must go through a process to complete its metamorphosis. Ultimately, you will recognize the correlation between the author’s life and the butterfly’s life cycle. The author’s prayer is that through this book, you will find God’s hope and peace to continue your own journey!

Download or read book The Butterfly Assassin written by Finn Longman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the second book in the trilogy, The Hummingbird Killer, out now. 'An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But old habits die hard, and it’s not long until she blows her cover, drawing the attention of the guilds – the two rival organisations who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated. Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From award-winning author Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller' The Irish Times ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

Download or read book Cocoon Developer s Handbook written by Lajos Moczar and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cocoon Developer's Handbook is a thorough, detailed guide to developing XML-based Web publishing applications using Apache's powerful Cocoon framework. This book is a practical, detailed guide for experienced developers who need to learn how to implement the Cocoon framework in a Web XML publishing system. The book is not a theoretical work about XSL, XSP, and XSLT standards, but rather a hands-on explanation of these technologies within the Cocoon framework, with examples and solutions to get developers up and running with Cocoon.

Download or read book Out of the Cocoon written by John William Kuckuk and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An attempt at a "new story" of our emergence from the violence of the ancient cities. Those cities spun the cocoon in which our civilization matured. The human self is like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. In this study author and religious scholar John William Kuckuk traces the path of human evolution and what it means for the world today. He examines the advantages our ancestors had that helped them survive, considering how the brain developed. From Greek and biblical beginnings the human self grew more self-conscious as Europe developed. Through the Renaissance, the late Middle Ages, the Reformation and the Enlightenment, our culture developed a new appreciation of the human self. He also relates how philosophy, media, and religion steered the course of Western history and how culture continues to evolve. The complex dynamics among species, peoples, and schools of thought have led to violence, misunderstandings, and the repression of the human spirit. As humanity continues to evolve, we can work toward a better future by understanding our past.

Download or read book Hard Cuddles written by James Harding and published by Melbourne Books. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the graphic, authentic and often humorous autobiography of a young man's journey into Melbourne's underworld and nightclub scene in the recent past. 'The Hammer' was a feared enforcer capable of inflicting indescribable pain on anyone that stood in has way. Supreme violence and a manipulative calculating streak were tools of the trade. This story gives the reader a rare insight into addiction, the dark art of violence and ego involved in the world of a drug dealer, debt collector and stand over man in Melbourne's underworld scene. An embracing family background and unwavering ability to believe he was destined for redemption allowed 'The Hammer' to claw his way back from the darkness and use his hard-earned experience to assist men to break the cycle of addiction and crime and re-discover their own power and spirit. Nice work mate! Proud of you and glad to call you my friend. - Trevor Hendy AM

Download or read book Chameleon Aura written by Billy Chapata and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chameleon Aura presents a harmonious blend of experience and advice through a chaptered series of prose and poetry that focuses on shared experiences in love and loss. Emboldened words and phrases capture the essence of the author's message and distinguish his unique style. Chapata's touching narrative celebrates humanity for their biological resilience and undeniable worth. This collection leaves readers warm with hope for growth, rebirth, and, most prominently, self-acceptance.

Download or read book Star Trek Out of the Cocoon written by William Leisner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #57 STARFLEET CORPS OF ENGINEERS Centuries ago, the S.S. Mariposa transported two sets of colonists -- one a "back-to-nature" group called the Bringloidi, the other a collection of scientists -- to new worlds. Over a decade ago, the Starship Enterprise™ brought the colonies back together as a solution to two problems -- the Bringloidi had lost their home to solar flares, and the Mariposans faced a breeding crisis brought about by their use of cloning. However, the union has not been as fruitful as Captain Picard had hoped, and now the S.C.E. team of the U.S.S. da Vinci has been called in to solve the Mariposans problem -- but will the solution be even worse than the problem? OUT OF THE COCOON

Download or read book The Cocoon the Butterfly written by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and published by Barrytown Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the thousand of accounts of "near death experiences" that she has accumulated over the years from persons of all ages and circumstances, Dr. Ross develops the image of the butterfly's emergence from a cocoom as a symbol for the new beginning that such experiences portend for us when we die.

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Download or read book The New Face of Grief written by Katie Rössler and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to change how we understand grief. Grief is not only a reaction to death and loss, but also a natural part of life. Once embraced, it can help you transform into a more powerful version of yourself. By leaning in to the transformative process of grief, Katie Rössler normalizes a topic society doesn't discuss enough. One that when ignored, can lead to addiction, disconnection from loved ones, and increased stress. Within these pages, Katie provides indispensable tools of support. On your grief journey, learn to turn pain into empowerment. Discover: Why it's time to upgrade the definition of grief How to break the old rules of grief and create your own What the phases of grief can offer you Ways to heal and to use grief to help you grow Stories of women from around the world sharing their grief experiences Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide. Katie's easy-to-follow steps and guidance will help you heal from your past and lead you to live a healthier and happier life. Praise for The New Face of Grief The New Face of Grief by Katie Rössler arrives at a time when grief is enveloping so many of us in so many different aspects of our lives. Through the relating of her own experiences in life and her work with countless clients, Katie presents an accessible narrative that outlines how we can re-imagine grief as a starting anew. I didn't expect to be pulled in so deeply, nor to connect with how unresolved and hidden grief can so powerfully weave their way through our day to day. This book provides a framework to reflect upon those experiences, create space to process, absorb, feel, pull apart and then put back together the emotions of grief in a growth focused manner - one that breaks down the unhealthy messages many of us have internalized around this universal aspect of life and provides us with healthy and empowering alternatives. An absolute must-share with my clients, my counselor-in-training students and supervisees, and of course, family and friends. Thank you Katie for the powerful and authentic stories, metaphors, and supports shared! - Dr. Carrie Lynn Bailey, LPC, NCC, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty - Walden University In The New Face of Grief we have a fresh look at the often-mysterious grief dynamics that are universal to the human experience. Katie Rossler offers us personal anecdotes, nuggets of research finding, and poignant sharing by other grievers, all woven together with senses of humanity and humor. Drawing from Kubler-Ross's stages of grief (1969), Katie breathes new life and adds depth and modern application including concrete strategies and exercises. Ultimately, we all grieve; here we have illumination for the path. This book offers us hope through normalizing experiences and utilizing them for transformation and growth. - Dr. Johnston Brendel, LPC, LMFT, Clinical Associate Professor - The College of William & Mary

Download or read book Le Chic Cocoon written by Jennifer Duchene and published by Bush Street Press. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Le Chic Cocoon discusses the power of design and decorating to enable women to harness their instinctive power and meet their own needs. Underlying themes are the role of women, feminism, and self-care. The book provides a unique take on the physical embodiment of a woman's inner self: in order to be her best self, a woman needs a space of her own in which to focus, dream, and be selfish, in the most positive sense of the word. By being selfish, a woman can unleash her creativity and reach her life's potential.

Download or read book The Very Hungry Caterpillar written by Eric Carle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.