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In "These Is My Words", Sarah Agnes Prine told the spellbinding
story of an extraordinary pioneer woman and her struggle to make a
home in the Arizona Territories. Now, in this mesmerizing sequel, a
three year drought has made Sarah desperate for water. And just
when it seems that life couldn't get worse, she learns that her
brother and his family are trapped in the Great San Francisco
Earthquake. A heartwarming blend of stubbornness and compassion,
Sarah Agnes Prine will once again capture the hearts of readers
everywhere.
A moving, exciting, and heartfelt American saga inspired by the
author's own family memoirs, these words belong to Sarah Prine, a
woman of spirit and fire who forges a full and remarkable existence
in a harsh, unfamiliar frontier. Scrupulously recording her steps
down the path Providence has set her upon--from child to determined
young adult to loving mother--she shares the turbulent events, both
joyous and tragic, that molded her, and recalls the enduring love
with cavalry officer Captain Jack Elliot that gave her strength and
purpose.
Rich in authentic everyday details and alive with truly
unforgettable characters, "These Is My Words" brilliantly brings a
vanished world to breathtaking life again.
First published in 1991, Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian
Indigenous Peoples details the nutritional properties, botanical
characteristics and ethnic uses of a wide variety of traditional
plant foods used by the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Comprehensive
and detailed, this volume explores both the technical use of plants
and their cultural connections. It will be of interest to scholars
from a variety of backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with
their specific cultural worldviews; nutritionists and other health
professionals who work with Indigenous Peoples and other rural
people; other biologists, ethnologists, and organizations that
address understanding of the resources of the natural world; and
academic audiences from a variety of disciplines.
Written with a distinctively doggy voice, great humor, and plenty
of heart, this novel from acclaimed author Nanci Turner Steveson is
a perfect pick for readers looking for a touching animal story in
the vein of Because of Winn-Dixie or Marley & Me. Rescue dog
MahDi is happy helping his human partner, “MomDoc,” with the
important work at her vet clinic and the local animal shelter. The
two of them make a good team, caring for the town’s pets and
matchmaking rescue animals with the families who need them. When
the shelter is suddenly down a staff member, the animals have to
deal with a new caretaker: Huck, an unpleasant man who seems to
have no problem threatening the animals he’s supposed to care
for. As more dogs crowd into the shelter than are going to new
homes, MahDi begins to worry that if MomDoc isn’t around, there
is no telling what Huck might do. With three perfectly good legs,
the heart of a true leader, and his pack mates by his side, MahDi
is willing to risk everything to save his shelter-friends from an
uncertain future.
Sarah Agnes Prine begins her diary in 1881 when her father decides
to move the whole family - and their horse ranch - from Arizona
Territory to Texas, where life will be easier. Sarah, at seventeen,
is a tomboy: though she longs to be educated, gracious and
beautiful like other women. But when the family sets out on the
wagon trail and disasters strike in rapid succession, Sarah turns
out to be the only thing that keeps them from certain death. Sarah
stays brave, strong and determined through everything that befalls
her. But she longs to be loved, like any other woman, and she is to
meet her destiny in Captain Jack Elliot.
What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a
drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated
Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the
key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the
techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in
the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current
research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide
includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the
collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise,
readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently
encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an
essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a
deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and
medieval book production.
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