Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Bestseller Named a 'Best Essay Collection of the Decade' by Literary Hub As a botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific as sacred as it is historical as clever as it is wise (Elizabeth Gilbert). Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist and as a woman Kimmerer shows how other living beings?asters and goldenrod strawberries and squash salamanders algae and sweetgrass?offer us gifts and lessons even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth and learn to give our own gifts in return.
ON MY OWN GEORGE WASHINGTON CA: On My Own Biography
Recounts the life of the African-American agriculturist at the Tuskegee Institute emphazing his love of plants and his belief in living in harmony with the natural world.
Lottie Moon: Giving Her All for China (Christian Heroes: Then and Now)
In a twist that only God could orchestrate this spirited young girl who grew up to become the most educated woman in the American South would ultimately find her calling as a missionary to China. As Lottie watched her fellow missionaries fall to disease exhaustion mental breakdowns and death she became just as dedicated to educating Christians about the often preventable tragedies of missionary life as she was to educating Chinese people about the Christian life. The sacrificial service of the unforgettable Lottie Moon has inspired and enabled countless others to give their all for the dream of seeing the whole world reached with the gospel. (1840-1912)
Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till
Skipping Stones Multicultural & International Awareness Books Honor Award No modern tragedy has had a greater impact on race relations in America than the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. A 14-year-old black boy from Chicago visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955 Till was taken from his uncle&;s home by two white men; several days later his body was found in the Tallahatchie River. This grotesque crime became the catalyst for the civil rights movement.At age 12 author Simeon Wrightsaw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at a white woman at a grocery store; he was sleeping in the same bed with him when Emmett was taken; and he was at the sensational trial. This is his gripping coming-of-age memoir.
The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women
Inspired by the magic and mysticism of Celtic art this fabulous collection of knitwear designs for adults and children from Alice Starmore will please knitters everywhere. With each garment photographed in color against the breathtaking scenery of western IrelandThe Celtic Collectionis a visual delight as well as a rich source of exquisite patterns.
Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords: A Collector's Guide
Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords is a practical comprehensive volume that offers information along with 300 photos and illustrations enabling collectors to evaluate the veracity and quality of swords that they are considering acquiring or already have in their collections.The book is divided into three sections: An Overview of the Japanese Sword The Forged Sword and Consequences of Modification and Wear. Each section provides very specific useful lessons by the author that serve as virtual hands-on experiences. With easily understandable examples the author precisely instructs readers on how to discern and obtain a 'healthy' blade while avoiding fakes or potentially problematic blades. In addition he shows not only the difference in styles and shapes of blades but explains what the differences mean and how to interpret them from a buyer's/collector's point of view.Paul Martin a Japanese sword researcher and curator is a former member of the Department of Japanese Antiquities at the British Museum London. He has translated the text and drawn on his extensive experience and expertise in the field to adapt the author's theories and discussions making them more accessible to Western readers.
Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches: Finding Meaning Magic and Mastery in the Second Half of Life
The outstanding classic reference guide for embroiderers now in paperback.First published in 1934 Mary Thomass Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches has long been a well-loved favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike! The new and redesigned paperback edition of this indispensable handbook includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eatons revisions to the original text with an extensive library of stitches arranged by usage ranging from basic outline and border stitches to more complex detached-filling and pulled-fabric stitchesenabling all needle-workers to master the art of embroidery at every level with clear helpful photographs and step-by-step instructions.Over 400 stitches explained and illustrated with diagrams and photographs.Ideal for those starting out with needlework as well as accomplished embroiderers seeking inspiration for different stitches and techniques.14 stitch categories including outline stitches filling stitches canvas stitches insertion stitches and more.
Journals
The lyrics notebook and personal journals of Kurt Cobain iconic singer of the band Nirvana.Kurt Cobain filled dozens of notebooks with lyrics drawings and writings about his plans for Nirvana and his thoughts about fame the state of music and the people who bought and sold him and his music. His journals reveal an artist who loved music who knew the history of rock and who was determined to define his place in that history. Here is a mesmerizing incomparable portrait of the most influential musician of his time.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
Who are you? When you start to explore this question you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider aspects of yourself you realize that there is much more to you than any of these can define. In this book spiritual teacher Michael Singer explores the question of who we are and arrives at the conclusion that our identity is to be found in our consciousness the fact of our ability to observe ourselves and the world around us. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.Divided into five parts the book offers a frank and friendly discussion of consciousness and how we can develop it. In part one he examines the notion of self and the inner dialogue that all of us live with. Part two examines the experience of energy as it flows through us and works to show readers how to open their hearts to the energy of experience that permeates their lives. Ways to overcome tendencies to close down to the rest of the world are the subject of part three. Enlightenment and the embrace of universal consciousness are the subject of part four. And finally in part five Singer returns to daily life and the pursuit of 'unconditional happiness.' Throughout the book maintains a light and engaging tone free from heavy dogma and prescriptive religious references. The easy exercises that figure in each chapter help readers experience the ideas that Singer presents.
Wilma Rudolph (On My Own Biography)
A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
