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The haiku in this collection are sharply observed, finely crafted, and deeply felt. Mary Stevens's work tends to be centered in the body as our way of being in the world: from the kinship between her own spine and the "curved shimmer" of a snake to the "heft" of a cast-iron pan, she invites us into her experience in a visceral yet understated way. It's an invitation to our own mindfulness of sensation, poignancy, and meaning.
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Amy Schapiro offers a biography of the pipe-smoking grandmother from New Jersey who took Congress by storm in the 1960s when she became involved in the civil rights movement. 18 black-and-white photos.
Blessed: My Battle with Brain Disease is the story of battling a terrible disease with spirituality, as well as medical expertise. Mary Stevens, then Sister Leah Patrice, mysterious illness began when she was in her late teens and plagues her through the years, as doctor after doctor told her it was "all in your head." When her Mother Superior sent her to yet another doctor, he told her, "You need sex. That would solve your whole problem," She, a Sister of St. Joseph was humiliated. Mary remained in the Order of the Sister of St. Joseph, teaching the children of the parish as long as she could, plagued by an illness that no one could put a name to. Finally, she returned to live with her pare...
We never fight alone. All A About Mary: A Wretch Like Me will take you through the indescribable details of a child's journey from her memory starting at the young age of three. The "hush, don't tell" secrets that give birth and design to her character and develop who she becomes; from an innocent child to a hard living wretch, to a messenger of God. From deep inside of her spiritual experiences comes 'The Bout'.
Part of a series which reveals the secrets of achieving lifelike effects using pure silk thread. This book features over 20 inspirational studies from nature. It includes a variety of animal portraits: from ferocious predators to familiar countryside dwellers.|In this fourth title in her "Masterclass Embroidery" Series, acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens reveals the secrets of achieving lifelike effects using pure silk thread."Embroidered Animals" features over 20 inspirational studies from nature. In five chapters, Helen creates a variety of animal portraits: from ferocious predators to familiar countryside dwellers.Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth project, which includes templates, colour keys and step-by-step stitching instructions.Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass project, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating these delightful animal studies.
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