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Building on his well-received book of poems A Willow Grows Aslant a Brook, Aaron Chase Eddington continues to explore the finely observed life in A Prairie Song. Written in the style of classic modern American verse, the poems in A Prairie Song celebrate a life well-lived-and the many forms that a well-lived life can take. ¿¿ Representing some of Eddington's best work to date, the poems of A Prairie Song weave the endless mysteries of human ex...

In 2002, author, naturalist, and angler John Gifford kept a journal detailing his visits to Pennington Creek in southern Oklahoma, a spring-fed tributary of the Washita River and Lake Texoma, and one of the state's most endearing waterways. Where East Meets West is the result of these journal entries, which detail the stream and weather conditions, local flora and fauna, and other observations Gifford noted from season to season.The heart of t...

What does it mean for LeTourneau University to adopt the identity "The Christian Polytechnic University"? Does this align with our mission? Does this take our school in a different direction? Is there a place for all academic disciplines? Are we narrowing our scope and reach? Are we expanding it? Most important, is this trademark a promise we can keep?This essay is an attempt to address these issues and the university we have all come to love....

The year is 1875, and a young physician's wife, Sarah Archer, is settling into a new life on the Iowa frontier, expecting her first child. A survivor of the Civil War, she wrestles with troubling memories of her childhood on her family's Alabama plantation. As Sarah struggles amid anger, love, and the inherited lies of "ladyhood, " she realizes that her greatest struggle is within herself.Revolving around the mysterious disappearance of Seth, ...

Young Darnell Rabren is lost and confused in Mississippi, and he and his friend, Judson, are on an epic quest to discover the meaning of life. Darnell knows a lot, but there's a lot he doesn't know, and his misadventures with Judson across the swampy south will leave you as delighted, bewildered, and incredulous as Darnell himself.Their friendship will be tested and their senses of self strengthened as they visit friends, do odd jobs, entertai...

In I'm Just Saying, his first book of poems, verbal artist Aaron Dunn explores the potential of our shared use of language. His work often suggests multiple meanings through first-person reflection on events, memories, and personal struggle. Through these honest, empathetic, challenging, and interactive poems, he seeks to inspire us all to discover meaning in the world through words.AARON DUNN is a writer, poet, communicator, and creative prof...

Boris Sokoloff, a doctor in Russia during the tumultuous years of the Russian Revolution and a survivor of the infamous Butyrki prison, has a remarkable story to tell. During his fascinating life he encountered nearly every major political and cultural figure in Russia between 1917 and 1920 and was an eyewitness of or participant in most of the major events of the period-the October Revolution, the Constituent Assembly, an assassination attemp...

Meet Gladys! She's not a red dragon, like the ones in China, but"old gravy gray-green, a color that's kinda' like lima beans plooped fresh right out of a can, Swimming shiny and cool on your plate or your hand."But Gladys has a problem. She won't go to sleep!"I do not like bedtime! Not even an ounce! I will not set claw on my bed but to bounce!"Join Gladys and her patient parents as they wrangle over the dragon bedtime routine . . . and maybe ...

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This book presents the complete score for Joseph Ravel's 1912 solo piano composition, "Daphnis et Chloé". Joseph Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937) was a French pianist, composer, and conductor. He is considered to have been a significant figure within impressionism together with Claude Debussy, and he was hailed as France's greatest living composer during the early twentieth century. Ravel's music is famous for incorporating elements of baroque, neo...

This antiquarian volume contains an introductory guide to the basic principles of welding. It provides information on the correct use of tools, materials and their properties, common problems and mistakes, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full of helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for beginners, and for anyone with an interest in welding. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making ...

This early work by Thomas Nashe was originally published in the 16th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Pap with a Hatchet' is a work of social criticism aimed at Martin Mar-prelate. Thomas Nashe was born in November 1567. He was an English Elizabethan Pamphleteer, playwright, poet and satirist, but little is known with certainty about his life. Much of the information we have has been inferred fro...

This volume contains a concise guide to the Havana and Havana-rex rabbit varieties, with information on selection, breeding, general care, diet, and much more. In compiling this book on the subject of the Havana Rabbit and its counterpart, the Havana-rex, the author has endeavoured to paint a picture of these two charming varieties. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, making this text a great addition to collections of ...

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to canning food on the farm and at home, with information on equipment, a wide array of fruits and vegetables, syrups, brine... and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language, this text is perfect for the those with little previous experience. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, making this book a great addition to collections of vintage culinary literature. The chap...

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide on designing and constructing various farm buildings, including stables, outbuildings, fences, and more. Easy-to-digest and complete with a series of 120 original designs and plans, this text will be of much use to the practical farmer or farm builder. It makes for a great addition to collections of farming literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Cheap Stable for Two Horses', 'A...

This vintage guide to farming sheep contains information on every step of the process, from breeding and rearing to wool production and beyond. With detailed descriptions and clear explanations, "Sheep Production" is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in keeping sheep for pleasure or for profit. Contents include: "Sheep Farming", "Sheep Production", "Starting A Flock", "Selection And Management Of The Ram", "Management At ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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This book is a vintage article on growing raspberries, including information on soils, planting, pruning, harvesting, and many other related aspects. Complete with helpful illustrations and simple instructions, this volume is highly recommended for budding gardeners with an interest in raspberry production. Contents include: "Summer Fruiting Raspberries", "Site" "Soil", "Preparing the Ground", "Support", "The Importance of Healthy Canes", "Pla...