Download or read book Songs with Our Eyes Closed written by Tyler Kent White and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the poems included here are short and uplifting, with messages such as “be yourself,” “you are beautiful,” and “this too shall pass.” They combine the appeal of short, shareable poems with inspiration and encouragement. Also included are some of White’s lengthier prose pieces, which address his childhood, his relationship with his father, and past romantic relationships, among other things. Whatever the form, White takes inspiration from the everyday, writing about abstract topics like love, loss, depression, and resilience using concrete, relatable details and scenes. “Never apologize for burning too brightly, or for collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made.” – Tyler Kent White

Download or read book Birdwatching with Your Eyes Closed written by Simon Barnes and published by Short Books. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Most of us can see, but not everyone looks. Most of us can hear, but not everyone listens. This book will help you do both. And, above all, it will tell you how to enjoy." Bill Oddie "He'll tune your ears to winter's lonely voices - robins, wrens, long-tailed tits - before preparing you for the exultant sounds of spring." The Times Learning to identify birdsong is not just a way to become a better bird-spotter. It is tuning in: a way of hearing the soundtrack of Planet Earth... Why do birds sing? What are they trying to say? Birdsong is not just about natural history. It is also about our history. We got melody from birds as we got rhythm from the womb. This vital book, with an accompanying podcast available online, takes you from winter into deepest spring, teaching you how to recognise song after song as the chorus swells. Beginning with the thin, soft song of the robin and ending with the life-affirming melody of nightingales. Along the way, you will learn the science of birdsong the difference between song and call, the physiology of songbirds, what birdsong tells us about evolution, and indeed the very beginnings of life itself. The aim is to give you a flying start in birdsong so that, after reading this book, you'll be listening to order, not chaos, to Bach, not white noise. You will be more aware of the wild world, and better able to understand it.

Download or read book The Living Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Corpses of the Future written by Lynn Crosbie and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2017-04-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Corpses of the Future is a sustained, confessional new collection of poems by Lynn Crosbie. It tells the story of her father’s battle with frontotemporal dementia and blindness, following a stroke. The poems chronologically recount the poet’s conversations and time with her father, and capture his still-astonishing means of communicating. The book’s title is his sardonic remark. Crosbie considers dementia to be a symbolic language and as such, similar to poetry. The author’s attempts to understand her father’s distress, pain, fear, and brave love are assisted by her understanding of the “negative capability” required of readers of poetry. This is a harrowing book, with moments of joy and even levity. It is a collection of poetry about love, and love’s persistence, even under the most unspeakable circumstances.

Download or read book Just Get Out There written by Gilli Moon and published by Warrior Girl Music. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GILLI MOON, Author, Artist, singer/songwriter, record label owner, certified professional coach and “Artist Entrepreneur”, takes you on an enriching journey of artistic and professional discovery with her second book JUST GET OUT THERE, (her first book is I AM A Professional Artist – the Key To Survival and Success In The World of the Arts). JUST GET OUT THERE is the Artist's bible to achieving abundance, self-empowerment and professional success as an Artist entrepreneur. 300+ pages filled with in-depth tips, tools, steps and resources on getting out there as an Artist, all the while achieving personal, financial and professional success and joy. JUST GET OUT THERE covers topics such as defining your uniqueness; building your dream and creating a plan around your goals; balancing the art with the 'business' through time management and prioritization techniques; fundamentals in producing, releasing, marketing, promotion, performing and touring; using the Internet; and a plethora of in-depth tips, tools, steps and resources on getting out there as an Artist. Throughout this book, Gilli is guiding you, asking you questions, giving you exercises, and making you think and act the way a strong business savvy Artist should, leading you to the Artist you ultimately want to become. JUST GET OUT THERE provides Artists inspiration: a sense of hope and assurance through anecdotal stories (some about Gilli's personal life), motivational messages and real, practical, tried and tested strategies. Ultimately it's about enjoying the journey along your path to creative success.More info at www.justgetoutthere.net

Download or read book Worship Beyond the Hymnbook written by Charles H. Kraft and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is worship? Are the things we do in worship mere ritual, or do they have meaning? Why do we do these things, anyway? Worship is one of our most important acts, and it serves several purposes. In worship, we honor the God who has done so much for us. We communicate to him that we are on his side. We educate our children, leading them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. And we communicate to Satan that we're on God's side, for worship is both an act of solidarity and an act of war. But how best to communicate in worship? Traditional singing is often simply a transition to another part of the service, and for some worshippers, the songs' very familiarity can be deadening. Into this context of familiarity comes contemporary worship with guitars and drums--as well as the new life found in new appreciation for a contemporary understanding of God. New music spawns renewal of our excitement, our appreciation of our relationship with Jesus, and our involvement in his program. We can no longer sit, heads down, as we read old thoughts in old hymnals. He is alive, and so are we.

Download or read book Writings of an Amateur Volume 2 written by Dustin A. Benson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a man whose mind wonders in depths most do not fathom, Benson is back again to continue the volume. He now brings to the table stories from 2002 to 2007 with more symbolic meaning, hidden messages, and unnoticed observations. Benson describes small worlds of pure imagination and creativity, ranging from morbid events to sexual foreplay, juvenile letters to mature conversation; and no story is left out. Twisting together both fiction and nonfiction, Benson describes events that will leave you wondering on what will be next. As an added treat, Benson adds illustrations to his works.

Download or read book Our Stories Remember written by Joseph Bruchac and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating look at Native origins and lifeways, a treasure for all who value Native wisdom and the stories that keep it alive.

Download or read book Ready to Be Heard written by Amanda McDonough and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When author Amanda McDonough started losing her hearing at the age of 4 she swore her parents to secrecy. She hid her hearing loss for 18 years from her friends, family, teachers, and acquaintances. As the author grew older, her hearing gradually decreased, causing her to begin struggling in school, in her relationships with family and friends, and with her identity. By age twenty-two, she could no longer rely on her wit to hide her hearing loss. She became one hundred percent deaf in both ears. Amanda found herself unable to hear, talk, lip-read or sign. Her only method of communication with the world was through writing. Ready to be Heard is the story of how Amanda taught herself to speak again, to lip-read, and to sign. McDonough explains how she discovered a new culture, language, and most importantly, herself. In this memoir, the author narrates how she managed to finish college after becoming deaf. How she garnered straight As in school, entered the workforce, enjoyed a successful Hollywood acting career (Freeforms Switched at Birth, ABCs Speechless, NBCs Bad Judge, Google, 7UP, Deaf West/ Pasadena Playhouses Our Town, etc.), fought for her independence, and found her purpose. Ready to be Heard tells about the authors journey to find a balance between the hearing world she was raised in and the Deaf culture to which she now belonged.

Download or read book Soul Searching in South America Full Color written by Teresa Cline and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-28 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever found yourself looking for love in all the wrong places then thought if I am going to keep this up I may as well do it someplace warm? Follow Teresa the Traveler on a two-month solo backpacking trip through South America and Florida

Download or read book THE BROCKEN EGG OF LEGACY written by TUSHAR PARASHAR and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brocken Egg of Legacy is the story of Raghav Sharma, a young eighteen-year-old boy from a well-to-do barrister family. His father is a high court judge, and his grandfather is a retired barrister of the Supreme Court. On his mother’s side, his cousin is a serving MLA and his uncle is an influential man. Raghav despises his family legacy, his traditions and customs. He decides to leave behind politics and law and choose a different path for himself. He wants to pursue Automotive engineering,but is forced to pursue an additional law degree to keep up with the family legacy. He despises his family name and wishes to achieve something good in his life through his own efforts. Raghav realizes his true potential once he reaches college. He meets Om, Rajveer, Millind, and Aashutosh, all from different backgrounds, who become his friends for life. He leads his team to victory in the college council elections and discovers that he has amazing leadership qualities. He visits Om's remote tribal village and deftly solves the grass root level problems. This experience makes him grow as a person. In college, Raghav meets the love of his life Aarushi, the most precious and beautiful thing in his life. Aarushi is a senior at his college and the most beautiful girl in college. They both fall in love at first sight, but she comes from a typical marvadi joint family. Her family forbids her from marrying a boy from another caste. As the two love birds struggle to convince her parents, they realize the true meaning of love is setting the other person free, even if means to give up on one’s own happiness. The schism that arises compels Raghav to rediscover the meaning of life as he tries to find his way in life. He visits his ancestral home, where he discovers that the thing that he despised all his life, his legacy, is a result of great sacrifices made by his forefathers. He finally feels at peace with his roots and accepts and embraces his identity.

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Download or read book Wren written by Salina Brett and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2024-09-16 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you searching for a story that resonates within your soul, a journey that mirrors your own quest for meaning, purpose, and connection? Wren is more than a novel—it’s a spiritual experience, a guide through the complexities of life, love, and the divine mysteries that shape our existence. A common sparrow named Wren lives in a mythical land where animals possess wisdom and spirituality. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when Alnore, the revered spiritual guide and protector of the land, chooses her to be his successor. Under Alnore’s mentorship, Wren embarks on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, meeting a captivating cast of unique characters along the way. One of her fi rst friends is Betts, a kind-hearted beaver who teaches Wren the values of family and community. She also encounters Reinna, a wise macaw whose profound insights challenge her to see beyond the physical world. However, it is Fannie, a nearsighted and delightfully quirky fl amingo, who captures Wren’s heart. Through their love, Wren learns the depth and power of true connection. Despite the guidance and support of her friends, Wren’s journey is fi lled with obstacles. Alnore’s ancient nemesis, Styxn, a malevolent creature of chaos, seeks to thwart Wren’s rise. He is joined by Mouse, a rat with a cunning mind, and Bubo, a ruthless owl, both of whom sow seeds of doubt in Wren’s heart and challenge her belief in the Light of All. As these adversaries push her to her limits, Wren grapples with insecurities and questions about her identity and purpose in life. The Question, the one that has forever troubled and driven her —”What is true?”—becomes a guiding light in her darkest moments. To fulfi ll her destiny, Wren must conquer these challenges, trust her inner light, and discover her true identity.

Download or read book A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers written by Will Friedwald and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Friedwald’s illuminating, opinionated essays—provocative, funny, and personal—on the lives and careers of more than three hundred singers anatomize the work of the most important jazz and popular performers of the twentieth century. From giants like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland to lesser-known artists like Jeri Southern and Joe Mooney, they have created a body of work that continues to please and inspire. Here is the most extensive biographical and critical survey of these singers ever written, as well as an essential guide to the Great American Songbook and those who shaped the way it has been sung. The music crosses from jazz to pop and back again, from the songs of Irving Berlin and W. C. Handy through Stephen Sondheim and beyond, bringing together straightforward jazz and pop singers (Billie Holiday, Perry Como); hybrid artists who moved among genres and combined them (Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé); the leading men and women of Broadway and Hollywood (Ethel Merman, Al Jolson); yesterday’s vaudeville and radio stars (Sophie Tucker, Eddie Cantor); and today’s cabaret artists and hit-makers (Diana Krall, Michael Bublé). Friedwald has also written extended pieces on the most representative artists of five significant genres that lie outside the songbook: Bessie Smith (blues), Mahalia Jackson (gospel), Hank Williams (country and western), Elvis Presley (rock ’n’ roll), and Bob Dylan (folk-rock). Friedwald reconsiders the personal stories and professional successes and failures of all these artists, their songs, and their performances, appraising both the singers and their music by balancing his opinions with those of fellow musicians, listeners, and critics. This magisterial reference book—ten years in the making—will delight and inform anyone with a passion for the iconic music of America, which continues to resonate throughout our popular culture.

Download or read book Whisper written by Chris Struyk-Bonn and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Whisper, who has a cleft palate, lives in an encampment with three other young rejects and their caregiver, Nathanael. They are outcasts from a society (in the not-too-distant future) that kills or abandons anyone with a physical or mental disability. Whisper’s mother visits once a year. When she dies, she leaves Whisper a violin, which Nathanael teaches her to play. Whisper’s father comes to claim her, and she becomes his house slave, her disfigurement hidden by a black veil. But when she proves rebellious, she is taken to the city to live with other rejects at a house called Purgatory Palace, where she has to make difficult decisions for herself and for her vulnerable friends.

Download or read book Being God s Beloved written by Adrian D. van Breda and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us struggle to come to grips with the idea that God loves us. We may know it and believe it in our heads, but getting that into our hearts and into our lives is not easy. Sometimes what we have learned about God makes it even harder to really know that we are God's beloved. Being God's Beloved will lead you through forty reflections on what it means to be beloved of God, combining deep spirituality, thoughtful Bible study, and warm pastoral care. The reflections lead you on a journey from before creation, through the Old Testament, into the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and on to the presence of the Holy Spirit. It tells the great love story of God for the Creation over thousands of years. Providing fresh insights into well-known passages, making thoughtful use of word studies, and inviting us to think creatively about God in relation to the world, this book will immerse you in an awareness of God's love.

Download or read book Circle Holding written by Julia Davis and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2024-10-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an increasingly fast-paced world, talking and listening circles are a helpful tool for yoga teachers and other wellbeing professionals to offer connection, build community, and address specific topics in a safe and professional manner. This practical resource guides the reader through the various stages of talking and listening circles, including the initial intention for setting up a circle, opening the circle, sharing guidelines, introducing topics, and closing the circle. Filled with valuable insights from interviews held with circle holders, this book offers advice on a wide range of topics and styles. This includes grief circles and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as an in-depth chapter on how to work with children and teens, complete with activities and embodiment practices. Written with professionals in mind, it also offers advice on managing group dynamics, the differences between online and in-person circles, and marketing. Each chapter includes practical exercises, templates, and stories to support you in running your first circle or improving the quality of existing circles.