In Irish Celtic lore, «thin places» are those locales where the veil between this world and the otherworld is porous, where there is mystery in the landscape. The earth takes on the hue of the sacred among peoples whose connection to place has remained unbroken through the ages. What happens, then, when a Celtic view of nature is brought home to a North American landscape in which many inhabitants' ancestral connections to place are surface ...
15,000-copy first paperback printing. (Simultaneous release in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audio book.) Wingshooters was a finalist for the ABA 2012 Indies Choice Award; winner of an Indie Booksellers Choice Award, winner of 2011 Midwest Booksellers Choice Award, and a finalist for a SCIBA Award; Southland won a Lambda Award and was an LA Times «Best Book» of 2003; The Age of Dreaming was a finalist for an LA Times Book Prize. Revoyr has a ...
Written for the man that knows everything about survival-for the expert and for the man that knows little about survival. One to check and the other a step-by-step guide he can use. ...
Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's colour palette together with their poetical descriptions. In the 18th Century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme lat ...
Make colorful and simple origami animals and their jungle habitats with this easy origami ebook.Anteaters, Chameleons, Lemurs and Lizards are just a few of the fierce and beautiful origami jungle animals you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. World renowned origami author and artist Michael LaFosse provides origami enthusiasts a jungle themed paper craft kit that both beginner and advanced folders will enjoy. Origami Jungle includes ...
This origami ebook contains 25 fun designs and easy-to-follow instructions. The projects will add some great flair to a party, dinner or wedding!Full of unique ideas and projects, the models are sure to add a sense of fun and flair to any occasion Origami Party Time makes it easy to create simple, one-of-a-kind decorations, table settings, and party favors for your special event. Perfect for entertaining kids and adults, these whimsical paper in ...
Island of Bali is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience. First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical «Island of the Gods.» In the author's own words it presents a «bird's-ey ...