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Author: Barbara J. Scot
Publisher: CALYX Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9780934971881
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeautifully written mid-life travel memoir vividly reveals Nepali culture with revisions updated to 2004 Nepal.
Author: Barbara J. Scot
Publisher: Calyx Books
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 296
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Barbara Scot gives us the Nepal she saw, touched, visited with a feminist's respect for difference. Hers is a tale of sharing, and we are privileged to see through her eyes, understand through her exquisite sensibility."-Margaret Randall "This provocative book deserves attention from anyone interested in cross-cultural communication and the complex issues of development work."- Yoga Journal "Scot's year in Nepal was extraordinary. What she discovered about herself, about Nepal and the Nepalis themselves is beautifully told."- Seattle Times "While Scot never sugarcoats the hardships, she fulfills two of the travel writer's most important tasks: evoking a deep sense of place and instilling in readers a desire to go there."- Booklist The Violet Shyness of Their Eyes is a moving account of a Western woman's transformative sojourn in Nepal. Barbara Scot demonstrates insight into cultural difference while confronting the complex issues of development work and the status of women in Nepal. In vivid descriptions of mountain climbs, moving stories of the Nepalis and the retelling of her personal memories, Scot challenges readers with women's global struggles while nurturing a deep empathy and respect for the Nepali people. Scot updates her travels in this revised edition. Barbara J. Scot is an avid climber, hiker and naturalist. She is the author of Prairie Reunion (Farrar, Strauss & Giroux), which received a New York Times Notable Book citation, and The Stations of Still Creek (Sierra Club Books). She lives on a houseboat near Portland, Oregon.
Author: Philip A. Greasley
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2001-05-30
Total Pages: 980
ISBN-13: 9780253108418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Dictionary of Midwestern Literature, Volume One, surveys the lives and writings of nearly 400 Midwestern authors and identifies some of the most important criticism of their writings. The Dictionary is based on the belief that the literature of any region simultaneously captures the experience and influences the worldview of its people, reflecting as well as shaping the evolving sense of individual and collective identity, meaning, and values. Volume One presents individual lives and literary orientations and offers a broad survey of the Midwestern experience as expressed by its many diverse peoples over time.Philip A. Greasley's introduction fills in background information and describes the philosophy, focus, methodology, content, and layout of entries, as well as criteria for their inclusion. An extended lead-essay, "The Origins and Development of the Literature of the Midwest," by David D. Anderson, provides a historical, cultural, and literary context in which the lives and writings of individual authors can be considered.This volume is the first of an ambitious three-volume series sponsored by the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature and created by its members. Volume Two will provide similar coverage of non-author entries, such as sites, centers, movements, influences, themes, and genres. Volume Three will be a literary history of the Midwest. One goal of the series is to build understanding of the nature, importance, and influence of Midwestern writers and literature. Another is to provide information on writers from the early years of the Midwestern experience, as well as those now emerging, who are typically absent from existing reference works.
Author: Cortney Davis
Publisher: CALYX Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780934971584
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"As if taking testimony from herself as nurse, lover, daughter, mother, Cortney Davis gives us Details of Flesh -beautifully wrought, utterly unforgettable poems."-Honor Moore, author of The White Blackbird and Memoir "Cortney Davis is a revelation."-Martin Espada, author of Imagine the Angels of Bread With her unwavering and compassionate nurse's gaze, Cortney Davis renders the details of flesh.
Author: Karen Outen
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2024-02-06
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0593473469
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA powerful, heart-wrenching debut novel about ambition, survival, and our responsibility toward one another Dixon was once an Olympic-level runner. But he missed the team by two-tenths of a second, and ever since that pain decades ago, he hasn’t allowed a goal to consume him. But when his charming older brother, Nate, suggests that they attempt to be the first Black American men to summit Mount Everest, Dixon can’t refuse. The brothers are determined to prove something—to themselves and to each other. Dixon interrupts his orderly life as a school psychologist, leaving behind disapproving friends, family, and one particularly fragile student, Marcus. Once on the mountain, they are met with extreme weather conditions, oxygen deprivation, and precarious terrain. But as much as they’ve prepared for this, Mt. Everest is always fickle. And in one devastating moment, Dixon’s world is upended. Dixon returns home and attempts to resume his job, but things have shifted: for him and for the students he left behind when he chose Mt. Everest. Ultimately, Dixon must confront the truth of what happened on the mountain and come to terms with who can and cannot be saved. DIXON, DESCENDING offers us a captivating, shattering portrait of the ways we’re reshaped by our decisions—and what it takes to angle ourselves, once again, toward hope.
Author: Joe Moran
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2017-02-21
Total Pages: 319
ISBN-13: 0300227957
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author of Armchair Nation and On Roads examines shyness in a“sparkling cultural history rang[ing]from Jane Austen to Silicon Valley” (The Guardian). Shyness is a pervasive human trait: even most extroverts know what it is like to stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group or flush with embarrassment at being the unwelcome center of attention. And yet the cultural history of shyness has remained largely unwritten—until now. With incisiveness, passion, and humor, Joe Moran offers an eclectic and original exploration of what it means to be a “shrinking violet.” Along the way, he provides a collective biography of shyness through portraits of such shy individuals as Charles Darwin, Charles Schulz, Garrison Keillor, and Agatha Christie, among many others. In their stories often both heartbreaking and inspiring and through the myriad ways scientists and thinkers have tried to explain and “cure” shyness, Moran finds hope. To be shy, he decides, is not simply a burden; it is also a gift, a different way of seeing the world that can be both enriching and inspiring. “Fantastic and involving . . . [A] feat of empathy. Every page radiates understanding; every paragraph, its (shy) author’s gentle wit.”—The Observer “Whether you’re boldly outgoing or reticent and self-effacing, you’ll find something to inspire, inform, or surprise in this thoughtful, beautifully written, and vividly detailed cultural history.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2023-07-01
Total Pages: 760
ISBN-13: 183905932X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis practical travel guide to Nepal features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Nepal guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Nepal easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Nepal has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to Nepal covers: Kathmandu and Patan, The Kathmandu Valley, The Central Hills, Pokhara and around, Chitwan and the Western Terai, Janakpur and the Eastern Terai, Annapurna and Everest regions. Inside this Nepal travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Nepal, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Manaslu Circuit to family activities in child-friendly places, like Bardia National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Old Kathmandu. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Nepal entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Nepal, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Nepal travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for whitewater rafting, trekking, cycling, meditation and yoga retreats. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan, Manakamana's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Nepal, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Nepal guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Nepal features fascinating insights into Nepal , with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Janaki Mandir and the spectacular Boudhanath. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Bandipur, Nagarkot and many more locations in Nepal, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Author: Rajendra S. Khadka
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9781885211149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGathers stories by Peter Matthiessen, Jimmy Carter, Diane Summers, Broghtonoburn, Meg Lukens Noonan, and Jan Morris describing their adventures inepal.
Author: Dr. Devika S
Publisher: Notion Press
Published: 2023-03-09
Total Pages: 102
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow did the West’s countercultural notions widen their zeal and zest onto the Himalayas? How did Nepal turn out to be a safe haven for Western women who made their travels to different Asian countries? With no direct traces of colonialism, the opening of Nepal to foreigners after 1951 offered travelers a new destination for imbibing Eastern spiritual traditions. The post-War condition was fertile for several radical movements. Many people found solace in traveling to escape from the brutal after-effects of the Second World War. The socio-political and economic conditions of Europe and America post-World War II necessitated the need to travel to overcome the trauma of the war. For women, travel became the means of empowerment and at the same time a spiritual endeavour. The knowledge and understanding of theology and other spiritual knowledge led many travelers to be part of the ‘hippie trail’, in which Nepal is the final destination. This book offers a fresh outlook to women’s perceptions of a second home in a foreign land.
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Published: 1994-03
Total Pages: 144
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