Crossing Home Ground

Crossing Home Ground
Author: David Pitt-Brooke
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2016-11-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1550177753

Like John Muir, David Pitt-Brooke stepped out for a walk one morning—a long walk of a thousand kilometres or more through the arid valleys of southern interior British Columbia. He went in search of beauty and lost grace in a landscape that has seen decades of development and upheaval. In Crossing Home Ground he reports back, providing a day-by-day account of his journey’s experiences, from the practical challenges—dealing with blisters, rain and dehydration—to sublime moments of discovery and reconnection with the natural world. Through the course of this journey, Pitt-Brooke’s encounters with the natural world generate starting points for reflections on larger issues: the delicate interconnections of a healthy landscape and, most especially, the increasingly fragile bond between human beings and their home-places. There is no escaping the impact of human beings on the natural world, not even in the most remote countryside, but he finds hope and consolation in surviving pockets of loveliness, the kindness of strangers and the transformative process of the walking itself, a personal pilgrimage across home ground. Crossing Home Ground is a book that, though rooted in one specific place and time, will evoke a universal sense of recognition in a wide variety of readers. It will appeal to hikers, natural-history enthusiasts and anyone who loves the wild countryside and is concerned about the disappearance of Canada’s natural spaces. Pitt-Brooke’s grassland odyssey is sure to become a classic of British Columbia nature writing.

Crossing Open Ground

Crossing Open Ground
Author: Barry Lopez
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1989-05-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0679721835

In Crossing Open Ground, Barry Lopez weaves the same invigorating spell as in his National Book Award-winning classic Arctic Dreams. Here, he travels through the American Southwest and Alaska, discussing endangered wildlife and forgotten cultures. Through his crystalline vision, Lopez urges us toward a new attitude, a re-enchantment with the world that is vital to our sense of place, our well-being . . . our very survival.

Home Ground

Home Ground
Author: Andrew Stachulski
Publisher: M-Y Books Limited
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2012-08-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1907759549

The essence of 'Home Ground' is a collection of twenty walks, ranging from about five to fifteen miles in length, situated in the North West of England. The criterion for selection is that each walk must be situated in whole or in part on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 'Landranger' map no. 103 (Blackburn and Burnley). This was the map used by the author when he first began to explore the area almost fifty years ago, and these long personal associations, heightened by a long absence from the area, make this truly his home ground. Within this relatively small area there is a rich variety of beautiful scenery, largely unsung, all lying within some twenty miles of industrial East Lancashire. From the suburbs of Blackburn to the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales, from the sweeping fells of the Forest of Bowland to the wooded valleys and heights of Calderdale, these walks have something to offer to walkers of practically all tastes. Both the Forest of Bowland and the Pennine Way feature strongly on the map and in the book, and extra sections discuss these features. Especially the Forest of Bowland, recognized as an area of outstanding national beauty but not a national park, is introduced in some detail as its charm and many opportunities for the walker and day visitor are still little known. The Pennine Way, which features in three of the walks, is mentioned more autobiographically as the author recalls his own experience of the Way and its wider relationship to Northern England. About the Author Andrew Stachulski was born in Blackburn in 1950, the son of a Polish father and English mother, and grew up in nearby Great Harwood. He was educated at Accrington Grammar School from 1961 to 1968, when he gained entrance to read Natural Sciences at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. He graduated with firstclass honours in 1971 and, after winning a senior scholarship, he remained at the college to study for a Ph. D. under the supervision of Professor Alan (now Sir Alan) Battersby. Following the completion of his doctorate in 1974, he held postdoctoral fellowships with the Medical Research Council and at Jesus College, Oxford until 1978. There followed a long period of employment in the chemical industry, first with Beecham Pharmaceuticals (later SmithKline Beecham) and then Ultrafine Chemicals, Manchester. In 2001 he fulfilled a longheld ambition by returning to academic life at the University of Liverpool, becoming a senior lecturer in 2003. Recently (Jan., 2010) he moved to take up a senior research fellowship at the University of Oxford. Walking has always been a great love of his life, beginning in the Ribble Valley and Pendle country of his native Lancashire. In the mid 1970s he completed a number of Britain's longdistance footpaths, the Pennine Way, Offa's Dyke Path and Coast to Coast walk, accompanied by college friends. Subsequently he climbed all the principal fells of the Lake District, where he often returns, and from 1981 again with a college friend he began to climb in the Scottish Highlands. In 2003 he completed the circuit of all the 'Munros', the separate Scottish mountains of 3,000 ft. or greater height. His first walks were planned with the aid of the old one inch to one mile Ordnance Survey map of Blackburn and Burnley, and that is truly his home ground. It was particularly following his return to the North in 1991, then living in Greater Manchester, that this book came to be planned. Old walks familiar from childhood, in the Ribble and Hodder valleys, Pendle country, South Pennines and the Forest of Bowland were revisited and built on, and many new ones were added. From these the twenty walks featured in this book have been selected, walks which appeal personally to the author through their beauty or special associations, or which in his view speak most clearly of the characteristics of the area.

Home Ground

Home Ground
Author: Barry Lopez
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2011-04-14
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1595340882

Published to great acclaim in 2006, the hardcover edition of Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape met with outstanding reviews and strong sales, going into three printings. A language-lover's dream, Home Ground revitalized a descriptive language for the American landscape by combining geography, literature, and folklore in one volume. Now in paperback, this visionary reference is available to an entire new segment of readers. Home Ground brings together 45 poets and writers to create more than 850 original definitions for words that describe our lands and waters. The writers draw from careful research and their own distinctive stylistic, personal, and regional diversity to portray in bright, precise prose the striking complexity of the landscapes we inhabit. Home Ground includes 100 black-and-white line drawings by Molly O’Halloran and an introductory essay by Barry Lopez.

Homeground

Homeground
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2024-04-11
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Discover the Rustic Charm of Home Milling with "Homeground" Unlock the secrets of transforming grains into golden flour, right in your own kitchen with "Homeground", the definitive guide to home flour milling. Journey through the art and science of milling, and uncover the wholesome world of freshly-milled flour that's waiting to elevate your home baking to spectacular new heights. In "The Basics of Home Flour Milling", begin your adventure by delving into why milling your own flour isn't just rewarding, but also brings a spectrum of nutritional benefits to your table. Explore the tapestry of grains available at your fingertips—from the robust wheat varieties to the intriguing ancient grains and gluten-free options that cater to every palate and dietary requirement. As you venture into the heart of the book, "Understanding Your Grain Options", your newfound knowledge branches out to wheat and its multitudinous properties. Become a connoisseur of grain flavors and learn how each variety enhances the taste and texture of your baked goods. "The Milling Process Step by Step" will transform you from novice to artisan, offering a thorough walk-through of preparing grains, adjusting your mill, and ensuring you produce the finest quality flour. This chapter is a treasure trove for every baking enthusiast. Enrich your home baking with "Blending Flours for the Perfect Recipe". This pivotal chapter teaches you to master mixing grains and crafting custom flour blends that will have your bread, pastries, and pies rivaling those of professional bakeries. Navigate through common hiccups in "Troubleshooting Common Milling Issues", where practical advice ensures that your milling experience remains smooth and enjoyable. Feel empowered as you learn to overcome challenges like clogging, humidity management, and more. Embrace the diversity of global cuisine with "The Role of Flour in Cultural Cuisines" and celebrate the world's flavors through artisan breads and traditional pastries—an homage to the universal language of good food. "Beyond Wheat Exploring Other Grains" opens up a realm of possibilities, guiding you to mill everything from corn to quinoa, and enrich your diet with a variety of textures and nutrients not commonly found in store-bought flours. Finally, "The Future of Home Milling" paints a picture of an evolving craft, where innovations and sustainability efforts are woven into the timeless tradition of milling, inspiring you to join the movement of home millers shaping the future of food. Whether you're an eager beginner or an experienced baker, "Homeground" is a panoramic view of the miller's craft—an indispensable manual designed to transform the way you think about, and create, the most fundamental ingredient in your kitchen flour. Embark on a grain-to-loaf journey; it's time to turn the page, and start the mill. "Homeground" awaits.

Crossing Stones

Crossing Stones
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466896353

Maybe you won't rock a cradle, Muriel. Some women seem to prefer to rock the boat. Eighteen-year-old Muriel Jorgensen lives on one side of Crabapple Creek. Her family's closest friends, the Normans, live on the other. For as long as Muriel can remember, the families' lives have been intertwined, connected by the crossing stones that span the water. But now that Frank Norman—who Muriel is just beginning to think might be more than a friend—has enlisted to fight in World War I and her brother, Ollie, has lied about his age to join him, the future is uncertain. As Muriel tends to things at home with the help of Frank's sister, Emma, she becomes more and more fascinated by the women's suffrage movement, but she is surrounded by people who advise her to keep her opinions to herself. How can she find a way to care for those she loves while still remaining true to who she is? Written in beautifully structured verse, Crossing Stones captures nine months in the lives of two resilient families struggling to stay together and cross carefully, stone by stone, into a changing world.

The Crossing

The Crossing
Author: Mandy Hager
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1775535355

The first book in the stunning Blood of the Lamb trilogy, full of action, suspense and drama. The Crossing is the first book in a stunning trilogy that follows the fate of Maryam and her unlikely companions - Joseph, Ruth and Lazarus. This is fast, suspenseful drama underpinned by a powerful and moving story about love and loss. The people of Onewere, a small island in the Pacific, know that they are special - chosen to survive the deadly event that consumed the Earth. Now, from the rotting cruise ship Star of the Sea, the elite control the population - manipulating old texts to set themselves up as living 'gods'. But what the people of Onewere don't know is this: the leaders will stop at nothing to meet their own blood-thirsty needs... When Maryam crosses from child to woman, she must leave everything she has ever known and make a crossing of another kind. But life inside the ship is not as she had dreamed, and she is faced with the unthinkable: obey the leaders and very likely die, or turn her back on every belief she once held dear. 'Like 1984 for teenagers - direct, passionate and powerful' - Margaret Mahy. Winner of the NZ Post Book Award for YA fiction 2010.

Home Ground and Foreign Territory

Home Ground and Foreign Territory
Author: Janice Fiamengo
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2014-04-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0776621416

The first multi-disciplinary collection of essays to focus exclusively on early Canadian literature with the aim of reassessing the field and proposing new approaches.

House Crossing

House Crossing
Author: Laurie L. Patton
Publisher: Barrytown Limited
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2018
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9781581771671

House Crossing is a book of 32 poems about where we live or, more properly, dwell, with each poem entitled by a different attribute of domestic architecture as it is commonly known: Cupola, eaves, attic, beams, etc. Such might lend itself to description, but--reminiscent in part of Ronald Johnson's oeuvre (The Foundations, The Spires and The Ramparts)--in the vision of poet and scholar Laurie Patton each component becomes alive to an actuality beyond physical construct: The poetics of how we hold our ground, even if it is in flux--or as she writes, "A river runs... below the house." The instigation for this poetic cycle is Gaston Bachelard's The Poetics of Space, with this collection a homage to that classic phenomenological analysis. As she writes in her introduction, House Crossing arose as "a straightforward observation about the endurance of Bachelard's work: if a poetics is good enough, and I believe Bachelard's is, then it does not only comment on poetry, but can give rise to poetry as well." What Patton gives rise to is in part an opportunity for us each to live more evocatively in our days and nights in each our own place, building a being, as "Noah's ark stands / at the end of our hallway."

Lovers Crossing

Lovers Crossing
Author: James C. Mitchell
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2003-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312315306

Featuring Roscoe Brinker, border detective.