Download or read book Traveling Through the Dark written by William Stafford and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Just As I Thought written by Grace Paley and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich and multifaceted collection is Grace Paley's vivid record of her life. As close to an autobiography as anything we are likely to have from this quintessentially American writer, Just As I Thought gives us a chance to see Paley not only as a writer and "troublemaker" but also as a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Through her descriptions of her childhood in the Bronx and her experiences as an antiwar activist to her lectures on writing and her recollections of other writers, these pieces are always alive with Paley's inimitable voice, humor, and wisdom.
Download or read book The Road from the Past written by Ina Caro and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this delightful blend of information, history, and opinion, Ina Caro gives us a four-dimensional tour of France. With inimitable insights and an informed sensibility cultivated from study and numerous visits to France, she takes us to where history unfolds--and then to a favorite spot for a picnic or five-course meal.
Download or read book Traveling Heavy written by Ruth Behar and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling Heavy is a deeply moving, unconventional memoir by the master storyteller and cultural anthropologist Ruth Behar. Through evocative stories, she portrays her life as an immigrant child and later, as an adult woman who loves to travel but is terrified of boarding a plane. With an open heart, she writes about her Yiddish-Sephardic-Cuban-American family, as well as the strangers who show her kindness as she makes her way through the world. Compassionate, curious, and unafraid to reveal her failings, Behar embraces the unexpected insights and adventures of travel, whether those be learning that she longed to become a mother after being accused of giving the evil eye to a baby in rural Mexico, or going on a zany pilgrimage to the Behar World Summit in the Spanish town of Béjar. Behar calls herself an anthropologist who specializes in homesickness. Repeatedly returning to her homeland of Cuba, unwilling to utter her last goodbye, she is obsessed by the question of why we leave home to find home. For those of us who travel heavy with our own baggage, Behar is an indispensable guide, full of grace and hope, in the perpetual search for connection that defines our humanity.
Download or read book Traveling Through Text written by Elka Weber and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling through Text compares religious ravel writing by Muslims, Christians and Jews in later Middle Ages. This comparative approach allows us to see that writers in all three religious communities used travel writing in the same way, to shape the perceptions of their readers by asserting the author's authority. The central paradox of religious travel writing is that the travel writer reads about a place, usually in a sacred text, decide to supplement the reading with the empirical experience of visiting and describing the place, and the creates his own descriptive text. But in writing this new book, and in letting his readers know his authorial authority, the travel writer himself is daring the reader to challenge the new text. Is a book ever enough? For societies that value their sacred texts, this question is a challenge. But it is a challenge posed by writers who live firmly in the religious tradition.
Download or read book Traveling Through Egypt written by Deborah Manley and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To travelers, Egypt is a place of dreams: a country whose lifeblood is a mighty river, flowing from the heart of Africa. Along the fertile fringe of its banks an astonishing civilization raised spectacular monuments that our modern minds can hardly encompass. For centuries this past dominated travelers' minds - yet the present and its great buildings too engaged their interest and admiration and gave them pleasure. The experience of Egypt has over the centuries inspired travelers to write of what they saw and tried to understand. These travelers' observations are part of the history of modern Egypt, for seeing ourselves through others' eyes helps us to understand ourselves. The compilers of this anthology have selected records of travelers from many countries and cultures over many centuries, and, mainly using the Nile for a pathway, here offer these travelers' observations on the many facets of Egypt. The collection includes extracts from the writings of Herodotus, Strabo, Ibn Hawkal, al-Muqaddasi, Pierre Loti, Rudyard Kipling, Florence Nightingale, and many more.
Download or read book Traveling through the Boondocks written by Terry Caesar and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2000-07-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it like to be a faculty member at a university in the United States that enjoys no reputation or distinction? Traveling through the Boondocks discusses this situation not from the top down but from the bottom up, where the experience of exclusion ranges from that of departments where scholarship gets to count in hiring decisions to conferences where only individuals from elite institutions get to appear on stage. This book reinvigorates our understanding of higher education by illuminating the everyday conditions under which academics work and the hierarchical distinctions in which they are always embedded.
Download or read book Traveling Through Illinois written by LuAnn Cadden and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have been driving through Illinois on I-55 and exclaimed, "There's nothing out there but corn " you aren't alone, but you couldn't be more wrong. Learn why Steven Spielberg visited Waggoner, Illinois, and what fruit Abraham Lincoln used to christen the town named after him, as well as what route was frequented by flesh-eating birds and what antique mall was said to harbor a spaceship. When you travel in the company of LuAnn Cadden and Ted Cable, every mile marker between Chicago and St. Louis hides a story, and even grain silos become adventure destinations.
Download or read book Traveling through Time written by M Gerard Fromm and published by Phoenix Publishing House. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bullets don't just travel through skin and bone. They travel through time." These words were tattooed onto the shoulder of a young woman whose father was shot during "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland. This wrenching, volatile but also binding truth is the subject of this book. It's a truth about traumatic experiences that happen to a family, but also to a society, and to the organizations that link these intimate units with the larger context of history and culture. It's also a truth about the way trauma plays out over time, including between generations. Grounded in Erik Erikson's "way of looking at things", the book is a journal of encounters between clinical psychoanalysis and other disciplines, and an inquiry into what might be learned there for both. Sometimes that learning has to do with trauma: the way in which what can't be emotionally contained, thought about or spoken in one part of a system is passed along, with disorganizing, sometimes heartbreaking consequences, to another. After a reflection on dignity, the book examines intergenerational trauma in families, including Erikson's. It then illustrates how trauma to organizations slips below the threshold of awareness and yet continues to wear down its members. The final section examines aspects of the larger society, including radicalization, war trauma, the pandemic and cultural healing. What emerges is the sober yet hopeful truth that what people discover by taking their own emotional experiences seriously, though that might markedly differ from what is accepted in the everyday world, is a primary path toward recovery from trauma.
Download or read book Paris to the Past Traveling through French History by Train written by Ina Caro and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’d rather go to France with Ina Caro than with Henry Adams or Henry James.”—Newsweek In one of the most inventive travel books in years, Ina Caro invites readers on twenty-five one-day train trips that depart from Paris and transport us back through seven hundred years of French history. Whether taking us to Orléans to evoke the visions of Joan of Arc or to the Place de la Concorde to witness the beheading of Marie Antoinette, Caro animates history with her lush descriptions of architectural splendors and tales of court intrigue. “[An] enchanting travelogue” (Publishers Weekly), Paris to the Past has become one of the classic guidebooks of our time.
Download or read book Traveling Through Sinai written by Deborah Manley and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Egypt is one of the two wings of the world, and the excellences of which it can boast are countless. Its metropolis is the dome of Islam, its river the most splendid of rivers."--Al-Muqaddasi, c. 1000 To travelers, Egypt is a place of dreams: a country whose lifeblood is a mighty river, flowing from the heart of Africa. Along the fertile fringe of its banks an astonishing civilization raised spectacular monuments that our modern minds can hardly encompass. For centuries this past dominated travelers' minds-yet the present and its great buildings too engaged their interest and admiration and ga.
Download or read book Living Vicariously Traveling Through Great Britain Stories Conversations a Guide Bits Bobs written by Terry L. Harris and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Vicariously - experiencing someone else's stories, adventures or tales through conversations, reading, listening or photos and videos. This is the first in the series of Living Vicariously. Each new book will tell of other people's stories. In this series, take you along on my travels through Great Britain. Follow me as I tell Stories of events that I happen upon, Conversations with people along the way, Bits of history of the towns I visit and various Bobs of information to help Guide you along. The train has left the station, so let's see where it takes us.
Download or read book USA RV Travel Guide Traveling through the USA by RV as a Beginner Travel Tips eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **The United States of America**, a country full of undiscovered opportunities, known for its stunning landscapes, unique culture, and boundless diversity. In the heart of this multifaceted nation, a special way of traveling has emerged: the RV vacation. This book, *"Traveling the USA by RV as a Beginner,"* takes you into the fascinating world of a rolling home and offers insight into the adventures that await you on the open roads of the USA. Choosing an RV vacation may seem straightforward at first glance, but it conceals a kaleidoscope of adventures, freedom, and unforgettable experiences. The puzzle of national parks, vibrant cities, historic sites, and breathtaking coastlines begins as you plan your route. This book serves as your travel companion as you navigate through the vast expanses of the USA, far from fixed hotel walls and tourist hotspots. The freedom offered by RV vacations captivates many. The open roads stretch for thousands of miles, inviting you to explore the country at your own pace. No tight schedules, no rigid itineraries— instead, you determine where to go and how long to stay in one place. Discover hidden gems off the beaten path, whether it's a picturesque campsite by a tranquil lake or a small diner in a sleepy town. The USA offers a unique blend of urban culture and untouched nature. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago entice with their vibrant life, history, and architectural wonders. At the same time, national parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite invite you to experience the beauty of nature in its purest form. An RV vacation allows for seamless transitions between these two worlds without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Another fascinating aspect of RV vacations in the USA is the community that emerges among travelers. On numerous campsites and RV parks, spontaneous meeting points often arise where like-minded individuals exchange ideas, share stories, and plan joint adventures. A unique atmosphere of solidarity and openness develops, making RV vacations a social experience and creating memories and friendships that often last a lifetime. The versatility of RV vacations in the USA reflects the diverse preferences of travelers. Whether you're an adventurer, nature lover, history buff, or city dweller—your rolling home adapts to your individual needs. From small, agile camper vans to luxurious RVs with all the amenities, the selection is as varied as the landscapes waiting to be explored. The true fascination of RV vacations in the USA lies not only in the destinations themselves but also in the way the journey is experienced. The journey becomes the destination, and every moment on the road holds the potential for discovering something new. It’s the freedom to set off without knowing what lies ahead, combined with the certainty that a new adventure awaits around every bend. This book is your ticket to this fascinating journey—pack your bags and dive into the adventure of RV vacations in the USA.
Download or read book Traveling in Place written by Bernd Stiegler and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armchair travel may seem like an oxymoron. Doesn’t travel require us to leave the house? And yet, anyone who has lost herself for hours in the descriptive pages of a novel or the absorbing images of a film knows the very real feeling of having explored and experienced a different place or time without ever leaving her seat. No passport, no currency, no security screening required—the luxury of armchair travel is accessible to us all. In Traveling in Place, Bernd Stiegler celebrates this convenient, magical means of transport in all its many forms. Organized into twenty-one “legs”—or short chapters—Traveling in Place begins with a consideration of Xavier de Maistre’s 1794 Voyage autour de ma chambre, an account of the forty-two-day “journey around his room” Maistre undertook as a way to entertain himself while under house arrest. Stiegler is fascinated by the notion of exploring the familiar as though it were completely new and strange. He engages writers as diverse as Roussel, Beckett, Perec, Robbe-Grillet, Cortázar, Kierkegaard, and Borges, all of whom show how the everyday can be brilliantly transformed. Like the best guidebooks, Traveling in Place is more interested in the idea of travel as a state of mind than as a physical activity, and Stiegler reflects on the different ways that traveling at home have manifested themselves in the modern era, from literature and film to the virtual possibilities of the Internet, blogs, and contemporary art. Reminiscent of the pictorial meditations of Sebald, but possessed of the intellectual playfulness of Calvino, Traveling in Place offers an entertaining and creative Baedeker to journeying at home.
Download or read book Traveling to Unknown Places written by Lloyd S. Kramer and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling to Unknown Places presents a compelling, incisive analysis of how French and American writers reshaped their personal and collective identities as they traveled in foreign countries after the social upheavals of the eighteenth-century Atlantic revolutions. Delving into the experiences of renowned figures like Flora Tristan and Margaret Fuller alongside lesser-known postrevolutionary travelers, this book illuminates how cross-cultural encounters pushed writers to redefine their views of nationality, language, race, slavery, gender, religion, science, and political ideologies. Lloyd Kramer deftly demonstrates how unsettling journeys challenged cultural preconceptions and fostered introspective writings that transcended geographical boundaries. By interweaving the perspectives of women and men whose travels led them far beyond their youthful social origins, Kramer unveils a rich tapestry of evolving selfhood, ambition, and political consciousness across the Atlantic world. Each traveler's experience was unique, but long journeys connected all these nineteenth-century writers with others who had traveled before; and trips into unknown, distant cultures also carried travelers toward previously unknown places within themselves.
Download or read book Traveling Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona written by Mike Bivona and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike and Barbara Bivona have danced their way around the world, embracing the colorful rhythms of each country and culture in their travels. Now, Mike, the author of Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona, returns to share more of their globe-trotting adventures in part one of a new travel memoir series. While cruising the islands, they witnessed lava flowing into the surf off the shores of Hawaii and danced on a nightclub floor that once saw the white-uniformed officers of the warships anchored at the naval station in Pearl Harbor. Mike describes the thrill and challenge of learning the intricate steps of the Argentine tango in Buenos Aires and, more importantly, absorbing its proper attitude from master dancers. The brimstone fumes wreathing the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius transported them back in time, as the frozen bodies of the unlucky residents of Pompeii and Herculaneumas well as the evidence of Romans lively erotic imagination left on walls and sculptured into clayinspired numerous colorful conversations. Mike and Barbaras shared passion for art and history has led them to seek out the haunts of other lovers of adventureColumbus, Ponce de Leon, General Custer, circus impresario John Ringling, and the elderly jazz musicians in New Orleans. Part memoir and part travelogue, this volume offers you a trip around the world with the Bivonaswithout ever leaving your chair. Traveling Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona by Michael Bivona CPA, published by IUniverse, was a winner in the Annual Eric Hoffer Awards for Short Prose and Independent Books 2014 for eBooks nonfiction The US Review of Books reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott.
Download or read book Traveling to Vietnam written by Mary Hershberger and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 1998-11-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling to Vietnam is the first book to document the little-known activities of the American peace activists who traveled to Vietnam to meet with officials in Hanoi, and with the National Liberation Front. What began as an effort to provide information about the war to the American public encouraged travelers to organize mail deliveries between American prisoners of war in Hanoi and their families at home. Activists included Mary Clarke of Women Strike for Peace, Staughton Lynd, former director of the 1964 Mississippi Freedom schools, Dr. George Perera of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons ( who researched the effects of defoliants that Americans used during the war), Elizabeth Boardman of A Quaker Action Group, Joseph Elder of the American Friends Service Committee, and actress Jane Fonda. Although Washington officials opposed their endeavors, seized their passports and bank accounts, and usually refused to issue licenses for medical equipment and supplies, the activists continued their efforts. By 1967, they averaged one delegation trip a month to Hanoi. They continued to bring back news from North Vietnam and won the release of some American pilots.
