Download or read book My Brothers Call Me Bird written by Deatrice Nicia De'Lovely and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Brothers Call Me Bird is a profoundly poetic flight through my psyche. Every poem parallels a journey either personal, or witnessed along a detour. Nevertheless my versatile, rhyme-style poetry speaks on what many consider taboo, but unfortunately is very common in the urban communities. As a survivor of and advocate against several abuse types I write to incite emotion. I write to provoke assertiveness. I write to encourage confidence. I write to speak-out for those silenced by abuse, oppression and recession. I write to expose, arouse and inspire. Each chapter is named after a different avian species to illustrate my flights and destinations. Experience appreciation, motivation, apprehension, rejection, courage, hostility, sensuality and hood reality as you read what my eyes have seen. Much Love.

Download or read book Bird Brother written by Rodney Stotts and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bird Brother, Rodney Stotts shares his unlikely journey to becoming a conservationist and one of America's few Black master falconers. Rodney grew up in Washington, D.C. during the crack epidemic, with guns, drugs, and the threat of incarceration affecting the lives of everyone he knew. He was no exception, but he was also employed by the newly founded Earth Conservation Corps, helping to restore and conserve the polluted Anacostia River. This work eventually sent his life in a different direction, as he began to train to become a master falconer and to develop his own raptor education program and sanctuary. Eye-opening, witty, and moving, Bird Brother is a testament to the healing power of nature, and a reminder that no matter how much heartbreak we've endured, we still have the capacity to give back to our communities and follow our dreams.

Download or read book Birds of Prey written by Damion Hunter and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘The Britons are like the red kite and hunt what they can... but we are the Empire’s eagles that take what we want.’ It has been twelve years since Faustus Valerianus first arrived in Britain, a centurion in the conquering Roman army. Many battles have been won, many allegiances gained. But those victories hide a more complex truth. In West Britain, the powerful Silures led by King Loarn plot their rebellion, fighting back against the now diminished strength of their Roman occupiers. Faustus, whose mother was born to this tribe, finds himself trapped between loyalty to the army and compassion for his mother’s people. With a fragile peace on a knife edge, the smallest spark could incite chaos. And a sudden, terrible tragedy that rocks Faustus and his family, fracturing the relationship between him and his sister Silvia, promises to be that very moment. With a great, final conflict on the horizon, and with Silvia potentially the key to it all, Faustus must not only come to terms with the realities of his position, as soldier and head of the family, but lay the demons that haunt him to rest if he is to ever achieve his own peace. But what peace is even possible, for a bird of prey? A beautifully presented Ancient Roman epic of familial strife, ruthless battles and fierce love, perfect for fans of Manda Scott, Rosemary Sutcliff and Bernard Cornwell.

Download or read book Bring Down the Little Birds written by Carmen GimŽnez Smith and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a contemporary woman with a career as a poet, professor, and editor experience motherhood with one small child, another soon to be born, and her own mother suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor and AlzheimerÕs? The dichotomy between life as a mother and life as an artist and professional is a major theme in modern literature because often the two seem irreconcilable. In Bring Down the Little Birds, Carmen GimŽnez Smith faces this seeming irreconcilability head-on, offering a powerful and necessary lyric memoir to shed light on the difficultiesÑand joysÑof being a mother juggling work, art, raising children, pregnancy, and being a daughter to an ailing mother, and, perhaps most important, offering a rigorous and intensely imaginative contemplation on the concept of motherhood as such. Writing in fragmented yet coherent sections, the author shares with us her interior monologue, affording the reader a uniquely honest, insightful, and deeply personal glimpse into a womanÕs first and second journeys into motherhood. GimŽnez Smith begins Bring Down the Little Birds by detailing the relationship with her own mother, from whom her own concept of motherhood originated, a conception the author continually reevaluates and questions over the course of the book. Combining fragments of thought, daydreams, entries from notebooks both real and imaginary, and real-life experiences, GimŽnez Smith interrogates everything involved in becoming and being a mother for both the first and second time, from wondering what her children will one day know about her own Òsecret lifeÓ to meditations on the physical effects of pregnancy as well as the myths, the nostalgia, and the glorification of motherhood. While GimŽnez Smith incorporates universal experiences of motherhood that other authors have detailed throughout literature, what separates her book from these many others is that her reflections are captured in a style that establishes an intimacy and immediacy between author and reader through which we come to know the secret life of a mother and are made to question our own conception of what motherhood really means.

Download or read book Never Alone written by Jessie Brown and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am writing this book to let people know that God loved me when I did not know he was watching over me and protecting me. The childhood that he brought me through taught me that he was always there for me even though I did not fully understand his grace and mercy. I was never alone. I was chosen by him to be his and have my life carefully preserved to share my testimonies with others how great his love is for us, and that they are never alone. My name is Jessie Brown. I was born in 1960. It was during the segregated times in the Southern part of the United States was starting to end. The unfair treatment by white people in the South was still going on. I can remember when I was in the second grade, they mixed black kids with the white kids together. My teacher was a white lady. She called out the name Jessie across the classroom. The little white girl and I would answer her at the same time. She said, I will call you little black bird, and I will call the white girl Jessie. I made up in my mind that day: I was not going to let anyone talk to me like that again. I grew up fighting and looking mad until I found out that my father in heaven loved mehis name is Jesus Christ. Now I am smiling everywhere I go, and I try to tell everyone I meet about the love of Jesus Christ.

Download or read book When the Birds Stopped Singing written by Raja Shehadeh and published by Steerforth. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Israeli army invaded Ramallah in March 2002. A tank stood at the end of Raja Shehadeh's road; Israeli soldiers patrolled from the roof toops. Four soldiers took over his brother's apartment and then used him as a human shield as they went through the building, while his wife tried to keep her composure for the sake of their frightened childred, ages four and six. This is an account of what it is like to be under seige: the terror, the frustrations, the humiliations, and the rage. How do you pass your time when you are imprisoned in your own home? What do you do when you cannot cross the neighborhood to help your sick mother? Shehadeh's recent memoir, Strangers in the House: Coming of Age in Occupied Palestine, was the first book by a Palestinian writer to chronicle a life of displacement on the West Bank from 1967 to the present. It received international acclaim and was a finalist for the 2002 Lionel Gelber Prize. When the Birds Stopped Singing is a book of the moment, a chronicle of life today as lived by ordinary Palestinians throughout the West Bank and Gaza in the grip of the most stringent Israeli security measures in years. And yet it is also an enduring document, at once literary and of great political import, that should serve as a cautionary tale for today's and future generations.

Download or read book The Princess and the Peacock Birds of Fae 1 written by C. S. Johnson and published by C. S. Johnson . This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson comes an original fairy tale that's sure to enchant you ... The first time I fell in love with Princess Mele was when I saw her smile, and I fell in love with her the second time the moment I heard her sing. Two memories burn within Kaipo's heart -- the death of his mother, which left him alone to die, and the arrival of Princess Mele, which gave him a new reason to live. Together with his adopted brother, Kaipo seeks out Jaya, the Fae Queen who lives on the Forbidden Mountain, in order to gain the beauty he requires to win Mele's heart. But Jaya has other plans for the scarred outcast who climbs up her mountain ... The Princess and the Peacock is the first in Birds of Fae, a fantasy fairy tale novella series from C. S. Johnson featuring original, standalone fairy tales. FROM THE BOOK: “Hey, Kaipo, we are almost at the top!” Rahj lets out a cheer as he appears beside me again. He daringly loosens his grip before twisting around to see the sights behind us. “Can you believe the view from up here? No wonder Jaya chose to live here.” I carefully look down at the view below. I can see our whole side of Maluhia as I glance around us. The skies are clear, shining in a way that seems both too light and too blue; the clouds just above the Forbidden Mountain are fluffy and starkly white, as if they know they are used in service to a higher power. The seas that surround Maluhia are a mix of blue and green, the sun and sky eagerly battling for the right to blend their beauty. I can see the coral reef that bends around the beach that leads to the other side of the mountain, where the kingdom’s rich merchants, warriors, and royal family live in the capital city of Shanthi. “You’re right,” I say to Rahj, who somehow smiles even more brightly. “This is incredible.” “This is how the God of all creation must see the world,” Rahj says, his voice full of awe. “From up here, it only looks beautiful. There is no way to see the full ugliness the world carries.” I frown at him, surprised by the remark. There was nothing in his tone to suggest a sullen feeling, but the words were enough to make me wonder. “I am happy to share this with you, Kaipo.” Despite the danger, Rahj reaches out and I clasp his hand in mine. I might have hated Rahj before, but since my scars had branded me as both an outcast and an orphan, he had remained by my side. With Appa gone, and my mother dead and burned, there is no one else. So I smile at him. “Thank you, brother,” I reply, and this time, Rahj does not smile. Instead, I can see the solemn gratitude and pride in his gaze as he nods. His sudden and uncharacteristic seriousness is the last thing I see before the rock under his anchored hand crumbles, and he cries out my name as he falls. “Kaipo!” WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "From the characters to the priceless message of true beauty, this was an engaging and creative tale that pulled me in. I very eagerly look forward to reading more in this series!" ~ Laura A. Grace, Unicorn Quester "Beautiful and satisfying read!" ~ Maurice, Book Reviewer

Download or read book Illustrated Outdoor World and Recreation written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 12 Birds to Save Your Life written by Charlie Corbett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find solace, hope and happiness through 12 fascinating birds whose song is never far away - if only we know where to look . . . 'A lyrical and life-affirming book that teaches us as much about birds as it does ourselves - a balm for the soul' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path 'Charlie has opened my eyes to the constant joy of the sights and sounds of the birds that surround us. It is a book that really will save lives' Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes _________ After the tragic loss of his mother, Charlie Corbett felt trapped by his pain. Having lost all hope and perspective he took to the countryside in search of solace. There, he heard the soaring, cascading song of the skylark - a sound that pulled him from the depths of despair and into the calm of the natural world. Weaving his journey through grief with a remarkable portrait of the birds living right on our doorstep, 12 Birds to Save Your Life is an invitation to stop, step outside, and listen. By following Charlie's path, opening your eyes and ears to what has been there all along, you will discover how nature can set you free.

Download or read book Other Birds written by Sarah Addison Allen and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times Bestseller From the acclaimed author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale of lost souls, lonely strangers, secrets that shape us, and how the right flock can guide you home. Down a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments. It’s called The Dellawisp and it is named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy. When Zoey Hennessey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment at The Dellawisp, she meets her quirky, enigmatic neighbors including a girl on the run, a grieving chef whose comfort food does not comfort him, two estranged middle-aged sisters, and three ghosts. Each with their own story. Each with their own longings. Each whose ending isn’t yet written. When one of her new neighbors dies under odd circumstances the night Zoey arrives, she is thrust into the mystery of The Dellawisp, which involves missing pages from a legendary writer whose work might be hidden there. She soon discovers that many unfinished stories permeate the place, and the people around her are in as much need of healing from wrongs of the past as she is. To find their way they have to learn how to trust each other, confront their deepest fears, and let go of what haunts them. Delightful and atmospheric, Other Birds is filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Sarah Addison Allen shows us that between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.

Download or read book Naked Truth written by Lisa Renee Jones and published by Julie Patra Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-02 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jax North. He's handsome, brutally so, and wealthy. Our first encounter is intense and sex is my escape. I go with it. I go with him and what a ride it is. And then, I say goodbye. Only you don't say goodbye to a man like Jax if he doesn't want you to. I've challenged him without meaning to. He wants me. I don't want to want him, and yet, I crave him. And he tears me down, my resistance, my walls. But those walls protect me. They seal my secrets inside. And I forget that being alone is safe. Before long, my secrets begin to be revealed, and I trust him so deeply that I think maybe he can handle them. Maybe I dare to believe that alone isn't better. Until I discover that Jax was never an accident. He has secrets. He knew my secret. He came for me. Previously published as the Naked Trilogy.

Download or read book Breakfast with the Birds written by Jack G Hyman and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molly wasnt looking to have a pet. She prefers climbing trees, eating peanut butter, playing with her dolls, and having breakfast with the birds. But when her little brother thinks he hears a monster in the backyard, everything changesincluding friendships. Now, Mollys adventure with an avian friend leads not only to some discoveries about herself but also to standing in the kitchen sink, having a tea party in a tree house, holding a live bird in her hands, singing into a walkie-talkie, and eating Oatmeal Mollerino. She even manages to finally decide on her absolutely, positively most favorite color in the whole wide worldthanks to her special new friend. Breakfast With The Birds is a delight! Long before I became a professional writer myself, I had a career in childrens book publishing. But I must admit I would never be able to write for kids with the skill that Jack G Hyman so clearly possesses. This is an utterly charming read that children will enjoy experiencing and learning from, over and over. Highly recommended! -Mike Greenly, Award-winning Lyricist, Author, Journalist, Speechwriter

Download or read book Booming Into Mid life written by Myna German-Schleifer and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One moment your school-age son is engaged in a house sale, and everything is serene on a Sunday afternoon in the suburbs. The next morning, you awaken to a 6am phone call from a policeman, who tells you that a childless great-uncle has jumped from the roof, leaving your phone number for notification purposes. Shortly after that, you learn that your best friends are getting a divorce, and you don't know what to tell your children. Midlife brings chaos, laughter and tears. You find women in their 40's having 'last chance' babies, and many people changing careers while they still can. Couples, meanwhile, are fighting about whether to stay together, and many women who have been home are trying to jump-start their careers. Boyfriends, girlfriends, and 'last chance' affairs complicate matters even more. The author takes you with her on a search for order, trying to find patterns in the chaos, travelling the routes of the past, examining the lives of baby-boomer friends, while renewing an earlier commitment to journalism, which had lapsed during a ten-year stint in the business world.

Download or read book And the Birds Still Sing written by Sue Shryock Fraley and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I want to invite you into my journey, one that I'm confident many can relate to on multiple levels. This book that you are about to read was born out of the will of God despite my moments of "I can't do this, Lord." During one of my doubting moments, the Lord spoke to me and said, "Stop saying, 'I can't.' You are hindering the work I want to do through you. Stand before me as a willing vessel ready to receive." With that being said and being divinely inspired, I moved forward with what you now hold in your hands. Written within the pages of this book are tragedy, heartache, rebellion, and brokenness; but you will find divine appointments, miracles, and triumph as well. As you take part in my journey, I pray that you come away knowing with confidence that God is faithful; God is a healer; God is loving; and God is trustworthy, merciful, and forever constant. Though our journey in life can, at times, be painful and tumultuous, we can be assured of triumphant victory if we continue to follow God's perfect plan. In 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Download or read book The Gentleman s Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wounded Birds and Shattered Dreams written by Jessica Suset and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-06-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandma, Granddad, and I were sitting in their backyard in the sunshine and having a beer together when Don arrived to pick me up. He had a beer with us, and I thought everything was fine until we got back to our apartment. Don began yelling and slapped me hard as he said I should not be drinking when he was not around. “But I only had one beer. We can go over any time together and enjoy their backyard,” I said. As he started slapping me around and pinning me on the bed, I thought of a way I might be able to change things. Don had been seeing a psychiatrist for years, telling him it was job-related stress, so he was taking Valium. When Don wasn’t looking, I went to the liquor cabinet, got a bottle of vodka, and locked myself in the bathroom. I poured more than half the bottle down the drain so it appeared that I drank it, took a few of his Valium, and swallowed them with vodka so I smelled like liquor. I also dumped half the bottle of Valium down the sink. After Don pounded on the door for me to open it, I did. It appeared as if I was trying to overdose, which was my plan. Don called an ambulance. The hospital was going to send me home after a couple of hours on an IV, but I begged them not to and explained my situation. I told the nurses that if they sent me home, I was really going to do it. I got what I wanted and was admitted into the psychiatric ward.

Download or read book My Brother s Best Friend written by L. Loryn and published by L Loryn. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bad boy and a virgin…. Oliver Nyguen has a fancy house, a great career, and an amazing best friend. He also has a secret. At his late twenties, he’s still a virgin, and he only has eyes for one person. The person he wants? Hudson Bailey, his brother’s best friend. They shared one kiss in high school, and Oliver saw fireworks. Hudson Bailey is… a piece of work. With an alcoholic mother and a messed up father, he spent most of his time at his best friend’s house eating steamed buns for breakfast and rice noodles for dinner. After a mind-blowing kiss, he joined the military, and he forced Oliver Nyguen out of his mind… until he couldn’t anymore. Hudson’s got one chance to make things work with the love of his life. They’ve got a lot of catching up to do outside the bedroom and inside of it. This is 27,000 words of a steamy, second chance romantic fantasy about a sexy bad boy and the man he loves. It’s fun, quick, and has a guaranteed HEA that’ll make your heart melt. If you’re looking for 100% realism, it’s not here! Don’t get too wrapped up in the details to enjoy a sweet second-chance romance.