War Cry on a Prayer Feather
Author: Nancy C. Wood
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780385128858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProse writings and poems express the beliefs and ethics of the Ute Indians of Colorado and New Mexico.
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The Fruitful Darkness
Author: Joan Halifax
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Published: 2007-12-01
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 0802199631
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The wisdom of cultures that live harmoniously with nature spoken through the heart and mind of a true gnostic intermediary.” —Ram Dass In this “masterwork of an authentic spirit person,” Buddhist teacher and anthropologist Joan Halifax Roshi delves into “the fruitful darkness”—the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation (Thomas Berry). In this highly personal and insightful odyssey of the heart and mind, she encounters Tibetan Buddhist meditators, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders, among others. In rapt prose, she recounts her explorations—from Japanese Zen meditation to hallucinogenic plants, from the Dogon people of Mali to the Mayan rain forest, all the while creating “an adventure of the spirit and a feast of wisdom old and new” Halifax believes that deep ecology (which attempts to fuse environmental awareness with spiritual values) works in tandem with Buddhism and shamanism to discover “the interconnectedness of all life,” and to regain life’s sacredness (Peter Matthiessen).
Cultural Journeys
Author: Pamela S. Gates
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2010-08-16
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1442206888
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs multicultural education is becoming integral to the core curriculum, teachers often implement this aspect into their courses through literature. However, standards and criteria to teach and promote active discussion about this literature are sparse. Cultural Journeys introduces pre-service and experienced teachers to the use of literature to promote active discussions that lead students to think about racial diversity. More than just an annotated list of books for children, Pamela S. Gates and Dianne L. Hall Mark provide systematic guidelines that teachers can use throughout their careers to evaluate multicultural literature for students in grades K-8. At the same time, the text leads the reader to a deeper understanding of how to use multicultural literature throughout the entire curriculum and not just during specially designated months or time periods. With the example unit plans and extensive annotated bibliography, this book is a valuable resource that pre-service teachers will utilize when they begin teaching and in-service teachers will reference repeatedly during their planning periods.
Between The Lines, Rev Ed
Author:
Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Published:
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781558966147
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEye of the West
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Publisher: UNM Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9780826343192
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection of photographs from the last three decades by Western writer and photographer Nancy Wood captures the people and places of rural Colorado and New Mexico.
Contemporary American Poetry
Author: Lloyd M. Davis
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780810818293
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLists over 5,200 titles of books published by American poets between 1973 and 1983.
Ouray's Peak
Author: Leigh Podgorski
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-03-17
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1105605086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe journey of fourteen year old Kristin Tabor as she travels across the country and deep within the Rocky Mountains in search of her mother. The journey will uncover her ancient Ute heritage as well as lead her to love, reunification and hope.
The Soledad Crucifixion
Author: Nancy Wood
Publisher: UNM Press
Published: 2012-09-01
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 0826351298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the New Mexico village of Camposanto, a priest is tied to a cross made from a sacred cottonwood tree. Father Lorenzo Soledad’s adversaries, the impoverished tribe called the Calabazas, observe from below, and Juan Lobo, the head man of the Calabazas, sings the Song of Passage, preparing the priest for his journey by rubbing a white powder across his brow. It’s a chilly April Friday in 1897. In two days it will be Easter, but for Soledad there will be no resurrection. Is Soledad a martyr? A saint? A suicide? This gripping novel by a New Mexico writer who has spent a lifetime pondering the complicated cultures of the Southwest tells Soledad’s story from his boyhood in a Texas bordello to his final day in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
In the Shadow of the Mountains
Author: Rosanne Bittner
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
Published: 2016-01-19
Total Pages: 889
ISBN-13: 1682303284
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe triumphs and tragedies of Denver’s founding family as they carve out an empire in the American West—an epic saga from the beloved bestselling author. Bold, headstrong, and passionate, the indomitable Kirklands struggle to survive in a treacherous, hostile land. From penniless settlers to wealthy mine owners to Denver’s regal first family, together—and separately—they pursue their dazzling dreams of love and glory. Through the era of the covered wagon to the rise of the western railroad, from the gold rush years through the golden age of the American West, In the Shadow of the Mountains is the breathtaking saga of a remarkable family who endured tragedy and hardship to build a glorious mountain empire. “Bittner is one of those writers whose talent has grown over the years.” —Publishers Weekly
The White Feather Murders
Author: Rachel McMillan
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2017-05-01
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 0736966447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUncommon Heroes...or Unsuspecting Victims? Toronto, 1914. Merinda Herringford and Jem Watts never could have imagined their crime-solving skills would set them up as emblems of female empowerment in a city preparing to enter World War I at the behest of Great Britain. Yet, despite their popularity, the lady detectives can't avoid the unrest infiltrating every level of society. A war measure adopted by Mayor Montague puts a target on Jem and her Italian husband, Ray DeLuca. Meanwhile, deep-rooted corruption in the police force causes their friend, Constable Jasper Forth, to wonder if his thirst for upholding the law would be best quenched elsewhere. In spite of these distractions, Merinda, Ray, and Jasper join with other honorable and courageous city leaders in the Cartier Club, which exists to provide newly arrived residents of Toronto with a seamless integration in the city. When a club member turns up dead, bearing a slanderous white feather, will Merinda, Jem, and those they hold dear be able to solve the high-stakes mystery before they're all picked off, one by one?
