Sabra Field

Sabra Field
Author: Tom Slayton
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781584652663

The first collection of Sabra Field's landmark prints, with commentary by the artist, now in a second edition with thirteen additional images

Where Do They Go?

Where Do They Go?
Author: Julia Alvarez
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1609806719

Bestselling novelist (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents) and children's (The Tia Lola Stories) author Julia Alvarez's new picture book is a beautifully crafted poem for children that gently addresses the emotional side of death. The book asks, "When somebody dies, where do they go? / Do they go where the wind goes when it blows? ... Do they wink back at me when I wish on a star? Do they whisper, 'You're perfect, just as you are'? ..." Illustrated by Vermont woodcut artist, Sabra Field, Where Do They Go? is a beautiful and comforting meditation on death, asking questions young readers might have about what happens to those they love after they die. A Spanish-language edition of the book, ¿Donde va a parar?, is available in paperback.

In Sight

In Sight
Author: Sabra Field
Publisher: Hardscrabble Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Sabra Field's latest prints presented in a dazzling new look at her bold, signature creative process

Folklore Unbound

Folklore Unbound
Author: Sabra J. Webber
Publisher: Waveland Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1478627298

Folklore is a powerful resource that not only manages the past, giving it continuity, but also usefully comments on present cultural and social issues. This thoughtful, incisive work first charts important dimensions in the development of folklore studies from the eighteenth century to the present. Next, it marshals the major theoretical issues of the modern discipline, including performance theory, genre theory, the relationship with culture studies and the study of linguistic and musical art forms, the insights of comparative studies, public folklore, and even the place of folklore in the media. Webber draws heavily on the influential work and maverick charisma of Alan Dundes, world famous folklorist who expanded the definitions of both “folk” and “lore” for thousands of folklore students and underscored why lore should be studied ethnographically and aesthetically. Webber’s aim is to evaluate the study of folklore as a tool for understanding the lived experience of various “folk” and for questioning, rather than reinforcing, the status quo. Her work, which draws from the rich methods and materials of many disciplines, shows originality, breadth, and a firm grasp of the history of folkloristics.

Poverty and Charity in Medieval Islam

Poverty and Charity in Medieval Islam
Author: Adam Sabra
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2000-12-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521772914

A full-length treatment of poverty and charity in medieval Islamic society.

Fields of Force

Fields of Force
Author: William Berkson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317699319

This book describes the picture of reality given by Newton, and the development of the later picture of reality given by field theory. In telling this story, the author explains what problem each scientist faced, and how the process of solving them led to new discoveries. By this method he gives unique insight into the understanding of Einstein’s special theory of relativity, as he explains exactly what problems led to the invention of the theory, and exactly where Einstein’s solution differed from his predecessors’. A similar analysis is given of the discoveries of Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz and Lorentz. The problem-oriented approach of the book, originally published in 1974, enables the reader to share in the original creative process, and in the excitement of the discoveries. It puts physics problems into new perspective and discusses the philosophical implications of the history - an illuminating account of a great episode in the history of thought.

Sabra and Shatila

Sabra and Shatila
Author: Bayan Nuwayhed al-Hout
Publisher: Pluto Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2004-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN:

The book covers the history of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, which took place over three bloody days in the Lebanese capital Beirut. It was committed against Palestinian refugees by Lebanese militias, aided and supervised by the Israeli Army, which had encircled the district.Now available for the first time in English, this classic book is the most comprehensive, authoritative account of what happened and who was responsible. The author, Bayan Nuwayhed al-Hout, was a Professor at the Lebanese University at the time. Driven by the horror of what occurred, she interviewed survivors and set up an oral history project immediately after the massacre to preserve testimonies. This book is the result. Following a general introduction, the first part contains interviews mainly with victims' families. The second part analyses statistical data and attempts to determine the number of victims. The conclusion, 'Who Was Responsible?', sheds light on the various parties responsible. Over five-hundred pages long, illustrated with photographs and maps, unrivalled in detail and scope, this book is a courageous attempt to make sense of what happened and an important political document in its own right.

To the Field of Stars

To the Field of Stars
Author: Kevin A. Codd
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2008-03-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0802825923

"I am about to share here a story about stars that dance. . . . If the very thought of seeing stars dance piques your curiosity at some deep level of your soul, then pay attention to what follows, for the walk to the Field of Stars, to Santiago de Compostela, is a journey that has the power to change lives forever." -- from the introduction "Pilgrimage" is a strange notion to our modern, practical minds. How many of us have walked to a distant holy place in order to draw nearer to God? Yet the pilgrimage experience is growing these days in various parts of the world. Seeking to take stock of his life, Kevin Codd set out in July 2003 on a pilgrimage that would profoundly change his life. To the Field of Stars tells the fascinating story of his unusual spiritual and physical journey on foot across Spain to Santiago de Compostela, the traditional burial place of the apostle James the Greater. Each brief chapter chronicling Codd's thirty-five-day trek is dedicated to one or two days on the road. Codd shares tales of other pilgrims, his own changes of perspective, and his challenges and triumphs along the way -- all told with a disarming candor. Seen through the eyes of a Catholic priest who honors the religious worldview that originally gave rise to these medieval odysseys, "pilgrimage" comes to life and takes on new meaning in these pages.

Edward Hopper in Vermont

Edward Hopper in Vermont
Author: Bonnie T. Clause
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1611683297

A delightful account of Edward Hopper's sojourns in Vermont with his wife, Jo, illustrated by the watercolors and drawings that he made there

Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs
Author:
Publisher: Treasure Chest Books
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This book is an enticing introduction to this unique art form, its range, diversity and location as well as a record of many sites that are endangered or damaged or have recently been destroyed. As destruction by both vandals and the bulldozer continues, it is the author's hope that this book will bring greater public awareness to a fragile and irreplaceable heritage.