A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying

A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying
Author: Laurie Ann Guerrero
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Pess
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0268080739

Filled with the nuanced beauty and complexity of the everyday—a pot of beans, a goat carcass, embroidered linens, a grandfather’s cancer—A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying journeys through the inherited fear of creation and destruction. The histories of South Texas and its people unfold in Laurie Ann Guerrero’s stirring language, including the dehumanization of men and its consequences on women and children. Guerrero’s tongue becomes a palpable border, occupying those liminal spaces that both unite and divide, inviting readers to consider that which is known and unknown: the body. Guerrero explores not just the right, but the ability to speak and fight for oneself, one's children, one's community—in poems that testify how, too often, we fail to see the power reflected in the mirror.

The Gum-Chewing Rattler

The Gum-Chewing Rattler
Author: Joe Hayes
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1933693428

Respected raconteur Joe Hayes is built for tall tales—he’s got the world’s longest legs! And Joe—who travels all over the United States telling stories to kids—says that The Gum-Chewing Rattler is the perfect tall tale for kids because it combines so many familiar experiences—chewing lots of bubblegum, getting in trouble in school, driving your mom crazy—with the wild, impossible claim that a certain rattlesnake chewed gum and blew a bubble with it. Couple that with kids’ natural fascination with poisonous snakes, and The Gum-Chewing Rattler turns out to be one of Joe’s most requested stories. Joe’s been telling this wild story for years, since before 1980, when he took those long legs of his out on the road. But now, that old gum-chewer is here for the first time in a picture book with full-color illustrations by Antonio Castro L. Here’s how Joe’s story goes: When Joe was a boy, he chewed lots of bubblegum, his mom got so mad because the gum in his shirt pocket made a terrible mess in the wash! But this wad of bubblegum just happened to save Joe from a rattlesnake’s fangs! Really!! Don’t worry—his mother didn’t believe the story either.

Surviving Through the Days

Surviving Through the Days
Author: Herbert W. Luthin
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2002-06-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520222700

"This unique and original book sets the standard for such volumes. I can't see anyone coming along for quite some time who would be able to supersede it or top it for quality and inclusiveness."—Brian Swann, editor of Coming to Light "It is a masterful treatment of oral literature…a wonderful combination of great verbal art and sound scholarship, carefully crafted so that the collection begins and ends with a powerful creation tale."—Leanne Hinton, author of Flutes of Fire "Since each of the contributing specialists has first-hand familiarity with the material, the translations are of unusual authenticity and the annotations are of unusual insightfulness. Luthin's own introductory sections are especially vivid and well-informed."—William Bright, author of A Coyote Reader

The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt

The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2374
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt, curated with the insight of Henry Cabot Lodge, presents an unparalleled exploration of the diverse literary and political landscape at the turn of the 20th century. This collection showcases the remarkable breadth of Roosevelts contributions to American political thought, conservation efforts, and international diplomacy, alongside his lesser-known literary endeavors. The anthology spans a variety of literary styles, from pointed political discourse and eloquent speeches to personal correspondence and reflective essays, embracing the complexity and richness of Roosevelt's intellect and passions. The collective heritage of authors Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, rooted deeply in the American political sphere, offers readers a unique lens through which to examine the era's prevailing historical, cultural, and literary movements. Their intertwined careers in public service and literature provide a rich contextual background that enhances the anthology's coherence and depth. The collaboration between these two towering figures of American history and literature reflects the vibrancy and dynamism of the period, offering insights into their shared values and divergent perspectives on key issues of their time. This anthology is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the confluence of American politics, history, and literature. It invites readers into a fascinating dialogue between Roosevelts expansive body of work and Lodges discerning editorial voice, offering a unique opportunity to appreciate the depth and diversity of thought that characterized the early 20th century. Engaging with this collection promises not just educational value, but a deeper understanding of the complexities that have shaped the American narrative.

A Crown for Gumecindo

A Crown for Gumecindo
Author: Laurie Ann Guerrero
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Grief
ISBN: 9780989778220

Poetry. Art. Latino/Latina Studies. Dedicated and addressed to the poet's grandfather, A CROWN FOR GUMECINDO is a heroic crown of sonnets that chronicles the first year of grief experienced due to the loss of the family patriarch. Through 15 linked sonnets, Guerrero offers readers a layered experience of the tender and often shocking revelations of grief. Visual artist and poet Maceo Montoya contributes 15 original paintings inspired by Guerrero's sonnets.

America's Snake

America's Snake
Author: Ted Levin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 022604078X

The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner

THEODORE ROOSEVELT Boxed Set

THEODORE ROOSEVELT Boxed Set
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 2355
Release: 2023-11-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

This carefully crafted ebook "Theodore Roosevelt - Premium Collection" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Autobiography The Naval War of 1812 Hero Tales from American History The Winning of the West Through the Brazilian Wilderness Letters to His Children The Rough Riders A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches America and the World War Average Americans The Strenuous Life Expansion and Peace Fellow-Feeling as Political Factor Character & Success History as Literature Biological Analogies in History The World Movement The Thraldom of Names Productive Scholarship Dante and the Bowery The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit The Ancient Irish Sagas An Art Exhibition The Duties of American Citizenship Professionalism in Sports Practical Work in Politics Resignation Letter Colonel Roosevelt's Reports Strength & Decency The Square Deal Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech The Man With the Muck Rake Sons of the Puritans Where We Can Work With Socialists Where We Cannot Work With Socialists Citizenship in a Republic (the Man in the Arena) International Peace The New Nationalism Duty & Self-control The Right of the People to Rule I Have Just Been Shot Address to the Boys Progressive League Address to the Knights of Columbus

The Red Hourglass

The Red Hourglass
Author: Gordon Grice
Publisher: Delta
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2009-10-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0307568148

Snake venom that digests human flesh. A building cleared of every living thing by a band of tiny spiders. An infant insect eating its living prey from within, saving the vital organs for last. These are among the deadly feats of natural engineering you'll witness in The Red Hourglass, prize-winning author Gordon Grice's masterful, poetic, often dryly funny exploration of predators he has encountered around his rural Oklahoma home. Grice is a witty and intrepid guide through a world where mating ends in cannibalism, where killers possess toxins so lethal as to defy our ideas of a benevolent God, where spider remains, scattered like "the cast-off coats of untidy children," tell a quiet story of violent self-extermination. It's a world you'll recognize despite its exotic strangeness--the world in which we live. Unabashedly stepping into the mix, Grice abandons his role as objective observer with beguiling dark humor--collecting spiders and other vermin, decorating a tarantula's terrarium with dollhouse furniture, or forcing a battle between captive insects because he deems one "too stupid to live." Kill. Eat. Mate. Die. Charting the simple brutality of the lives of these predators, Grice's starkly graceful essays guide us toward startling truths about our own predatory nature. The Red Hourglass brings us face to fanged face with the inadequacy of our distinctions between normal and abnormal, dead and alive, innocent and evil.