of landscape and longing finding home at the waters edge

Season of the Witch: Border Lines, Marginal Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffin, Gail B., PUBLISHER: Trilogy Publications, In Season of the Witch, feminist professor Gail Griffin explores the landscape of the late 20th century as she examines subjects ranging from the significance of the Beatles, Motown and the Wizard of Oz, to defenses of feminism, multiculturalism and political correctness. She also reflects deeply throughout on the art and philosophy of teaching. With penetrating insight she dives into the treacherous waters of teaching African American literature to white students, looking for places where real contact might be made. In recounting classroom dramas, both tension-filled and triumphant, she paints a picture of a woman willing to take risks to transcend differences, and open her students' minds to new possibilities.

The Sea: A Photographic Celebration of the First Wonder of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bluegreen Pictures, PUBLISHER: Adlard Coles Nautical Press, The sea is the first wonder of the world. Source of all life, key to our survival and home to innumerable and astonishing life forms, the sea has fascinated humanity from its very beginnings. At once remote yet all around us, beautiful and strange, wild and peaceful, it is a host of paradoxes and has provided the inspiration for great poetry, literature, art, music - and photography. This spectacular book showcases some of the most stunning images of our oceans: the drama of waves crashing into the land, breathtaking views from the air, glacial images of the Antarctic, the vast wilderness of mid ocean, the weird and wonderful wildlife found beneath it, beautiful yachts and working boats that power across its surface and the heavenly island paradises surrounded by tranquil waters. With evocative text and page after page of glorious photography, this beautiful book will be a valued and much-loved source of wonder and inspiration. Acquista Ora

Society in Space: Colonialism, Nationalism and Post-Colonial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perera, Nihal, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, "Society and Space" traces the historical construction of social space in Sri Lanka. Utilizing a world-systems perspective, landscape interpretation, and theories of colonial architecture and urbanism, Nihal Perera looks at colonized, decolonized, and postcolonial Sri Lanka through the lens of successive spatial transformations. The author skillfully reveals the importance of construction, occupation, and the fashioning of territories, urban landscapes, and built forms, pointing out the interconnections and meanings of these spatial aspects as part of changing political, economic, and cultural systems.This book treats space and the built environment of Sri Lanka's place in the world system at different points in history. Yet, it also maintains an awareness of specific issues of local politics and culture. Writing from a position in the "postcolonial periphery," Perera argues that the politics governing the construction of space and spatial structures is of primary importance for those seeking to understand a particular society and culture.

Finding Camlann: A Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pidgeon, Sean, PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, Despite the wealth of scholarship that pretends to offer proof, archaeologist Donald Gladstone knows there is no solid evidence that a real King Arthur ever existed. Still, the great popular tales spun by medieval historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and embroidered by Chr tien de Troyes, Sir Thomas Malory, and so many others, must have found their inspiration somewhere. A dramatic archaeological find at Stonehenge and the rediscovery of an old Welsh battle poem, buried among the manuscripts of the Bodleian Library, open up enticing--and misleading--new possibilities. When the beguiling Julia Llewellyn, a linguist working on the Oxford English Dictionary, joins Donald on the trail of clues, their fervent enthusiasms, unusual gifts, and unfulfilled yearnings prove a combustible mix. Their impassioned search for truths buried deep in the past, amid the secret places and half-forgotten legends of the British countryside, must ultimately transform them--and all our understandings of the origins of Arthur. An intellectual and emotional journey of myriad pleasures, Finding Camlann is at its heart a love story--not only of romantic love but also the love between parents and grown children; the intense feelings of professors and students; the love of language, place, and home; and the thrill of scholarly research and detective work. Throughout, Sean Pidgeon's lyrical prose brings together history, myth, and dream, sweeping the reader into the mysteries of the past and the pure delight of storytelling.

David Lanz - East of the Moon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lanz, David, PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, The matching folio to this new age great's latest release features piano solo arrangements of: And Time Stood Still * Chasing Aphrodite * Dancing with Dionysus * East of the Moon * The Green Man * On the Edge of a Dream * Tara * World at Peace * The Visitor * and more.

Handbook of Landscape Archaeology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David, Bruno / Thomas, Julian, PUBLISHER: Left Coast Press, Over the past three decades, "landscape" has become an umbrella term to describe many different strands of archaeology. From the processualist study of settlement patterns to the phenomenologist's experience of the natural world, from human impact on past environments to the environment's impact on human thought, action, and interaction, the term has been used. In this volume, for the first time, over 80 archaeologists from three continents attempt a comprehensive definition of the ideas and practices of landscape archaeology, covering the theoretical and the practical, the research and conservation, and encasing the term in a global framework. As a basic reference volume for landscape archaeology, this volume will be the benchmark for decades to come. All royalties on this Handbook are donated to the World Archaeological Congress.

Providence Vanished: Book I of the Flames of Antioch

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoch, Adam, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The Book of Antioch, a book that is the past, present, and future, has been stolen from a meadow at the base of a large mountain guarded by two oracles, setting into motion events to mark a changing age. A rider named Perseus, bloody and near death, arrives at the oracle's cottage. After being nursed back to health, Perseus learns that he is the one prophesized to reclaim the Book. Perseus sets out the next morning and meets a young satyr, Cyprian, who accompanies him through a changing and dangerous landscape to the lair of a drakamor, an ancient, malicious spirit, where lies the Book. "Providence Vanished" is the first book of "The Flames of Antioch," a series that chronicles the epic quest of Perseus to find the book and return it to safety.

Ali, Child of the Desert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: London, Jonathan / Lewin, Ted, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Captures the dramatic beauty and danger of the Sahara Seated atop his camel, Ali felt the desert roll beneath him. Three days' ride ahead lay the Moroccan market town of Rissani, at the edge of the Great Sahara, where Ali and his father would sell their camels. But suddenly, out of nowhere, the wind came howling, and the whirling sand swallowed the sun, the camel herd, and his father. Stranded on the vast Sahara, Ali must summon all his courage to first find food and shelter, then his father. In the process, he learns the true nature of the desert and its people.

Greece: Land of Light

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gage, Nicholas / Brukoff, Barry, PUBLISHER: Bulfinch Press, Greece is a legendary destination, and anyone who has once fallen under its spell dreams of returning again and again. Here is a marvelous record of this enchanting land, portraying the essence of Greece -- its striking sea and landscape, its peoples, its culture and history, and its ancient monuments. From the tip of the Peloponnese to the remote mountain villages of the far north to the islands of the Aegean, Brukoff's brilliant color images and Gage's evocative words capture the heart of Greece. Included are the great classical ruins, Byzantine monasteries, colorful fishing villages, chairs at outdoor tavernas, octopus drying in the sun like laundry, and the ubiquitous cats -- the vivid details that each traveler takes home as a memory. Gage's essays on the turbulent history of the country, its myths and beliefs, life in the villages, the age-old wisdom and spirit of the Greek people, and, above all, "Greece's unearthly, spiritual, almost holy light" are a passionate tribute to an extraordinary country.

Ben harper blind boys of alabama - live at the apollo - cd

11th Commandment (Live at the Apollo) Well, Well, Well (Live at the Apollo) I Want To Be Ready (Live at the Apollo) Take My Hand (Live at the Apollo) Picture of Jesus (Live at the Apollo) Church House Steps (Live at the Apollo) Ben Harper Introduces The Band... (Live at the Apollo) Give A Man A Home (Live at the Apollo) Wicked Man (Live at the Apollo) Mother Pray (Live at the Apollo) I Shall Not Walk Alone (Live at the Apollo) Church On Time (Live at the Apollo) Where Could I Go (Live at the Apollo) There Will Be A Light (Live at the Apollo) Satisfied Mind (Live at the Apollo) ottime condizioni

Tai-Jung Um: Sculptures and Drawings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Um, Tai-Jung / Tietenberg, Annette, PUBLISHER: Hatje Cantz Publishers, The outdoor sculptures of renowned Korean metal sculptor Tai-Jung Um are prominent features of Seoul's urban landscape. Um is best known for having ventured a redefinition of sculpture during the s and s, an artistic risk catalyzed by sea changes in American and European art at the time, and his groundbreaking work melded those new influences with his own cultural background and Buddhist roots. As a professor at the Academy of Art at the Korean National University, Um has passed on his knowledge and sense of artistic adventure to another generation. "Sculptures and Drawings" features a selection of his most significant pieces, and illustrates the development of his oeuvre since the s, placing special emphasis on the striking recent works that demonstrate his masterful command of aluminum. Also included in the survey are the artist's fascinating large-scale pen-and-ink drawings.

Creative gardens

Sophie Barbaux An exploration of contemporary ideas on garden and landscape design, as seen through leading projects submitted during the 17 years of the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur Loire. (cod. I_)

Greater Vancouver

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leighton, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Heritage House Publishing, Vancouver is world famous for the beauty of its seaside and its mountain setting. On page after page of this stunning book, spectacular vistas alternate with exquisite details. Vancouver is a city poised on the edge of international fame--a city with great charm, great beauty and great people. This is the Vancouver that is portrayed in this magnificent book. Douglas Leighton, one of Canada's best landscape photographers, has turned his scenic eye to the urban landscape of Vancouver. He has photographed this city's most popular sights with a fresh vision and a keen sense of how to obtain unique and revealing views of familiar landmarks. The result is a collection of some of the finest photographs of Vancouver that have ever been published.

Beyond the Picket Fence: And Other Short Stories by Lori

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wick, Lori, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Love flourishes in these contemporary tales of gentle romance. From camping in the wilds to Christmas at Disneyland to the "woman next door, " readers will be drawn into the lives of Wick's characters as they share their faith and devotion. Finding a "first" love, discovering the power of forgiveness, learning to love again, and reveling in the innocence and joy of children fill the pages of Beyond the Picket Fence. An uplifting, delightful journey, these heartwarming stories are sure to captivate and inspire readers.

The Down Home Guide to the Blues

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Frank / Down Home Music, PUBLISHER: A Cappella Books (IL), Frank Scott and the staff of Down Home Music A complete discography with reviews of the blues and gospel recordings released in the U.S., Europe, and Japan on LP, CD, and cassette. Selected as a "Best Reference Book of the Year" by Library Journal.

Midcentury

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howard, Ben, PUBLISHER: Salmon Publishing, "I can't begin to say what brought me here, " confesses the narrator of Mid-century, an American lexicographer, down on his luck, who turns to Ireland in hopes of finding solace in the landscape and a respite in Ireland's wartime neutrality. Seeking definitions in a culture which resists them, he discovers in Irish history a refraction of his fortunes and obsessions. Mid-century tells an engrossing story of defeat and recovery, of devastation and spiritual renewal. Earlier versions of some of these poems first appeared in Sewane Review, Seneca Review, and Chelsea.

Blue Highways: A Journey Into America

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heat Moon, William Least, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, William Least Heat-Moon's journey into America began with little more than the need to put home behind him. At a turning point in his life, he packed up a van he called Ghost Dancing and escaped out of himself and into the country. The people and places he discovered on his roundabout -mile trip down back roads ("blue highways") and through small, forgotten towns are unexpected, sometimes mysterious, and full of the spark and wonder of ordinary life. Robert Penn Warren said, "He has a genius for finding people who have not even found themselves." The power of Heat-Moon's writing and his delight in the overlooked and the unexamined capture a sense of our national destiny, the true American experience. (A Mariner Reissue)

Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root: Caribbean Fabulist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hopkinson, Nalo, PUBLISHER: Invisible Cities Press, The lushness of language and the landscape, wild contrasts, and pure storytelling magic abound in this anthology of Caribbean writing. Steeped in the tradition of fabulism, where the irrational and inexplicable coexist with the realities of daily life, the stories in this collection are infused with a vitality and freshness that most writing traditions have long ago lost. From spectral slaving ships to women who shed their skin at night to become owls, stories from writers such as Jamaica Kincaid, Marcia Douglas, Ian MacDonald, and Kamau Brathwaite pulse with rhythms, visions, and the tortured history of this spiritually rich region of the world.

Taunton's Home Workspace Idea Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zimmerman, Neal / Erikson, Christine, PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, More than 50 million Americans work at home and the work they do is as varied as the houses they live in. This fresh take on home workspaces looks at a wide range of designs that suit some unique employment needs -- from a daycare center to a dance studio. 50 drawings and 300 color photographs are included. "The book is a must... full of practical but imaginative guides and information." -- Cincinnati Enquirer "Architect Neal Zimmerman frames dozens of ideas for stylish and ingenious conversions of the spare spot to work center." -- Associated Press

Cadogan Guide Bay of Naples & Southern Italy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Facaros, Dana / Pauls, Michael, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, This guide has it all: Italy's most desirable vacation destination is the subject of one of Cadogan's bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Along with color photographs and maps, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings. Cadogan explores the home of pizza, seeking out the pleasures of chic Positano and the Amalfi Coast, where Mount Vesuvius towers over the fantasy garden frescoes of Pompeii; the ravishing landscape of Capri; and vibrant Naples, with its world-famous restaurants and nightlife. Aside from the bright lights of the islands and the coast, the guide covers the inland regions of Southern Italy casual tourists rarely see: the mountain plateaux of rugged Calabria, Puglia, with its flavors of Greece and Africa, and remote Basilicata, the province of Matera, made a World Heritage Site for its astonishing neighborhoods of cave homes.

PACT 21: The First Iron in the Mediterranean

Proceedings of the Populonia/Piobino Symposium, looks at various aspects of the Iron Age in the Mediterranean and Europe - the arrival of iron, the history of its use, and scientific research. Papers are in English and Italian.

Vienna and the Fall of the Habsburg Empire: Total War and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Healy, Maureen, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Maureen Healy traces the fall of the Habsburg Empire during World War I from the perspective of everyday life in the capital city. She argues that the home front in Europe's first "total war" was marked by civilian conflict in streets, shops, schools, entertainment venues and apartment buildings. While Habsburg armies waged military campaigns on distant fronts, women, children, and "left at home" men waged a protracted, socially devastating war against one another. The book will appeal to those interested in modern Europe and the history of the Great War.

Luxury Home Designs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garlinghouse Company, PUBLISHER: Garlinghouse Company, 300 distinguished designs from the most successful architects and designers in the industry fill the pages of this extensively revised and expanded new edition. From opulent to large and cozy, these homes consider all the options when it comes to luxury. 32 full-color pages at the front of the book highlight 10 magnificent homes with in-depth stories and gorgeous photography. Every plan in this book can be modified to fit the precise requirements of the buyer. Published by The Garlinghouse Co., the nation's first and oldest home plans company.

Walk for Your Life!: Restoring Neighborhood Walkways to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Demers, Marie / Hill, James O., PUBLISHER: Vital Health Publishing, With obesity at an-all time high, America's children developing into medicated, overweight couch potatoes, and the looming fuel crisis, we need to look at what we can do to improve our societal situation. This thought-provoking book calls for the restoration of a walkable environment as the starting point of a solution to these pressing issues. Topics include: ? The Value of Walking and the Price of Not Walking ? Urban Sprawl and Automobile Dependence ? Underestimating the Problem of the Sedentary Lifestyle ? Children: an Endangered Species, The Older Pedestrian and Taxi Moms ? Driving Fatalities - 2.7 times more frequent than U.S. murders ? Commuting Stress, Air Pollution, and the Neglect of Public Transit ? The Decline in Walking ? Traffic and the Destruction of the Landscape ? Physical Inactivity and Health ? The Cost of Institutionalized Obesity ? Walking Prescriptions ? Creating Safe, Walkable Environments

Interrogating Pop in Architecture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Konrad, Daniela / Danziger, Jason, PUBLISHER: Wasmuth, As architects devise ever more radical gestures with which to wow an increasingly architecture-literate public, the discipline itself has had to engage conceptions of "popular culture." This volume traces the discussions of a group of students, teachers and invited guests from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and psychology, all of whom worked together at the TU (Technical University) Berlin to discuss this subject. Acquista Ora

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