Fields of Light and Stone

Fields of Light and Stone

Author: Angeline Schellenberg

Publisher: University of Alberta

Published: 2022-08-30

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1772126411

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You lie awake, needlessly fingering this patchwork guilt. Remorse, a code you live by; distress calls for someone to blame. —from “Threads” Following the deaths of her Mennonite grandparents, Angeline Schellenberg began exploring their influence on her life. Her elegiac love letter to them articulates her grief against the backdrop of their involuntary emigration. She artfully captures the immigrant identity, vital to Canadian culture, in poems that draw on events both personal and global: war and famine, dementia and cancer, hidden sacrifice and secrets. Her poems captivate with themes of ancestry, memory, resilience, and forgiveness. Fields of Light and Stone is a reflection on how family history shapes and moves us.


Stone by Stone

Stone by Stone

Author: Robert Thorson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0802719201

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There once may have been 250,000 miles of stone walls in America's Northeast, stretching farther than the distance to the moon. They took three billion man-hours to build. And even though most are crumbling today, they contain a magnificent scientific and cultural story-about the geothermal forces that formed their stones, the tectonic movements that brought them to the surface, the glacial tide that broke them apart, the earth that held them for so long, and about the humans who built them. Stone walls layer time like Russian dolls, their smallest elements reflecting the longest spans, and Thorson urges us to study them, for each stone has its own story. Linking geological history to the early American experience, Stone by Stone presents a fascinating picture of the land the Pilgrims settled, allowing us to see and understand it with new eyes.


The Poetry of Stone Forest (... and Its Legends)

The Poetry of Stone Forest (... and Its Legends)

Author: Dennis L. Siluk

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2007-11

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 0595474055

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The Poetry of Stone Forest includes photos of the author with: Historian Maria Rotworowski, USA Poet Laureate Donald Hall, Congressman Mauricio Mulder, Mayor of Cerro de Pasco Tito Valle, and Senior Member of the Journalist College, in Huancayo, Adelmo Huamani. Dennis creates here, a collection of remarkable and timeless poetry, original in all its refreshing forces (with notes, and commentary on 'Stone Forest' high up in the Andes in Cerro de Pasco; one of the mysteries of the world and a wonder of Peru); he adds in this collection, legends, about Stone Forest: packed with photos and art work; and an introductory poem called, "The Crow", about his illness. Now he sets the poems loose on the world, to discover 'Stone Forest'. He adds two Complimentary poems (by: Juan Parra del Riego, and Apolinario Mayta Inga) translated and edited by the author. During Dr. Siluk's stay in Cerro de Pasco, Peru (highest city in the world), he received by Mayor Tito Valle, a Gold Medal as an 'Illustrious Visitor', thus, deciding to create a book similar to his previous one for the Mantaro Valley, "The Road to Unishcoto", centered on Stone Forest, after finding a haunting inspiration to do so.


Exploring Stone Walls

Exploring Stone Walls

Author: Robert Thorson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0802719260

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The only field guide to stone walls in the Northeast. Exploring Stone Walls is like being in Thorson's geology classroom, as he presents the many clues that allow you to determine any wall's history, age, and purpose. Thorson highlights forty-five places to see interesting and noteworthy walls, many of which are in public parks and preserves, from Acadia National Park in Maine to the South Fork of Long Island. Visit the tallest stone wall (Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island), the most famous (Robert Frost's mending wall in Derry, New Hampshire), and many more. This field guide will broaden your horizons and deepen your appreciation of New England's rural history.


Stone Field

Stone Field

Author: Christy Lenzi

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-03-29

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 162672069X

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In this loose retelling of "Wuthering Heights" set in Missouri during the Civil War, when free-spirited seventeen-year-old Catrina discovers a mysterious young man with amnesia on her family's sorghum farm, they fall passionately in love, scandalizing intolerant family members and neighbors.


World Stones

World Stones

Author: Talon Zinc

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 8233931845

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""The Timeless Tapestry of Stone: Beauty, Function, and Conservation"" offers a comprehensive exploration of stones, weaving together their aesthetic value, practical applications, and the urgent need for conservation. This interdisciplinary work traces humanity's relationship with stones from prehistoric tools to modern engineering marvels, highlighting their significance in art, industry, and environmental sustainability. The book presents stones not as inert objects, but as dynamic elements connecting us to Earth's history and human creativity. Structured to guide readers through a logical progression, the book begins with fundamental stone properties before delving into their roles in art, architecture, and mechanical engineering. It culminates in a discussion of conservation efforts and sustainable stone utilization. What sets this work apart is its holistic approach, bridging fields such as geology, anthropology, and environmental science to offer a unique perspective on how stones intersect with human culture and technology. The author draws upon a wide range of evidence, including geological data and cutting-edge materials science research, to support its arguments. Balancing academic rigor with accessibility, ""The Timeless Tapestry of Stone"" appeals to both specialists and general readers interested in natural history, engineering, or environmental issues. It offers practical knowledge for artisans and designers while providing theoretical insights for students and professionals in geology and environmental studies. By interweaving scientific knowledge, cultural insights, and practical wisdom, the book invites readers to see stones as bridges connecting our past, present, and future.


Sorcerers of Stone

Sorcerers of Stone

Author: Camille M. Sauvé

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-05-21

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1591435099

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• Explains the three distinct architectural styles found at the majority of sacred sites, representing three ancient world ages • Examines evidence of the two oldest architectural ages at sites in the Sacred Valley of Peru in depth, connecting them to other sites around the world • Explores the sophisticated science behind the construction of these stone sites, including modern research on acoustic levitation and ancient use of geopolymers All around the world are mysterious ancient monoliths with strange features—perfectly carved terraces, massive steps, basins, and abstract forms with underground grottos and cave systems. Most archaeologists have a hard time explaining them and attribute their construction to the earliest known cultures in the area. However, these vestiges are found throughout Asia, Asia Minor, Indonesia, Europe, and especially in South America, so they transcend regional boundaries and cultures and point toward a long-forgotten ancient worldwide civilization. Examining sacred sites in Peru and their counterparts around the world, researcher and journalist Camille M. Sauvé shows how they share specific architectural characteristics and reveal evidence of a very ancient culture that once existed worldwide. She examines the work of Peruvian researcher Alfredo Gamarra, who first described in detail the three distinct building styles and construction methods of these sites and how they represent three ancient world ages. She explains how Hanan Pacha (Heaven Above) constructions, the oldest style, are universally revered as sacred by the civilizations that came after them. Weaving together a tapestry of what early humanity looked like, the author examines the writings of famous clairvoyants like Rudolf Steiner, Madame Blavatsky, and Edgar Cayce who recorded the works of early man through the Akashic records. She also looks at myths and legends that offer insights into the three forgotten ages, including connections to Lemuria and Atlantis. Besides the more esoteric questions about who could have built these wonders, the author also examines the unique properties of the monoliths themselves and the sophisticated science behind the construction of these stone sites. She shows how they seem to be placed on earth power spots and how most of the rocks have significant piezoelectric properties from high quartz and silica content. She also examines evidence of the use of vitrification and what seems like the ability to shape hard metamorphosed stone without conventional tools. Revealing that many sacred sites are much older than previously thought, Camille Sauvé shows that Peru may hold the secret to remembering our forgotten prehistory.