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What is Sōd? The Hebrew word Sōd (סוד) can be interpreted in at least two ways: as a secret or mystery, or as a congregation of people taking part in a secret or mystery in a formal manner. Did Jesus belong to the sect of the Nazarenes or did he simply come from Nazareth? Is there any esoteric relationship between the sacrifice of Jesus and the death of the mythological Adonis? Is the similarity between the terms Adonis and Adonai arbitrary, or just one of the many pieces of evidence hinting at the commonalities that the Greek and Hebrew mystery traditions shared? Penetrate-if you dare-into this highly veiled and hermetic study of the Mysteries of Adoni and the figure of Jesus of Nazareth that Samuel Fales Dunlap bestowed upon the world in 1861. Now and for the first time this book has been rendered almost accessible to the profane by the copious annotations that Sonchis Triacorda has delivered for this brand new and greatly embellished edition. E.GIBIL is now pleased to present a thoroughly revamped edition of the two instalments of these all-time classics of the comparative study of religions: "Sōd, The Mysteries of Adoni" and "Sōd, The Son of Man," now including many new illustrations and annotations that, we are sure, will appeal greatly to all true adepts of the esoteric learning.
The world never made much sense to James. And to be quite frank, James never made much sense to the world either. But James believed that he and the world had come to an uncomfortable-yet-peaceful understanding, where each would tolerate the other's peculiarities without too much fuss-at least long enough for James to graduate from high school. Then, as stories like this tend to go, a chance encounter makes James question everything he thought he knew, didn't know, and occasionally assumed about the world. Sod is an odd little story filled with romance, philosophy, a brain with a mind of its own, and a surprisingly deep exploration of the ins and outs of urban waste management. It's also short enough to enjoy in an afternoon if you're so inclined. Maybe not a busy, running errands and readings bits here-and-there afternoon. But it's perfect for a lazy afternoon when there's nothing to do but read odd little books. Cover art by Caitlin Rose: www.caitlinroseillustration.com
Howard Ruede was twenty-two years old in March of 1877 when he rode on a freight wagon into Osborne City, a community in west-central Kansas. A young man of courage, common sense, and independence, Ruede was filled with the optimism and determination typical of the men and women who took up the challenge of homesteading on the prairie. Brought together by economist John Ise and first published in 1937, Sod-House Days is a collection of the letters Ruede wrote to his family in Pennsylvania chronicling his first year in Kansas. In minute detail these letters show the hard, wearying work faced by homesteaders in the 1870s, their almost unbelievable poverty, the hardships of poor food, inadequate clothing, crowding, unsanitary conditions, the lack of decent drinking water, the bedbugs and fleas, flies and mosquitoes. We see Ruede struggling to stay out of debt, walking miles to pick up the mail or to visit a neighbor, working until his bare feet are rubbed raw by the wheat stubble of the fields, going without meat because he hasn't been able to kill a jackrabbit, cooking biscuits in a kettle over his sod fireplace. Taken together, his observations constitute a careful and graphic picture of the pioneer community in which he lived, one that joins recent studies such as Sandra Myres's Westering Women and the Frontier Experience in presenting an accurate, if brutal, picture of life on the western frontier. In a perceptive new foreword, sociologist Scott G. McNall considers the context within which the story of Howard Ruede unfolded. He delineates the forces and factors that contributed to the rapid settlement of the Great Plains. He reads the dominant themes that run through Ruede's letters: an almost religious faith in progress and hard work, and a tremendous concern for the idea of community. He also addresses a central question: What made these people stay? McNall writes, ""The value of these materials has been not at all reduced by the passage of time. . . . [This] is the story of an ordinary person with heroic dimensions. Reading these letters, we see what values people had which allowed them to try, and then try again, after they had seen their efforts destroyed by drought, grasshoppers, prairie fires, and other disasters. . . . It is a story of struggle with the environment, of creative adaption to circumstance, of people as active participants in creating the society around them.
Deeply moved by his mother's memories of a waning era and rapidly disappearing lifestyle, John Ise records the adventures and adversities of his family and boyhood neighbours, the early homesteaders of Osborne County, Kansas, presented here in this work.
Deeply moved by his mother's memories of a waning era and rapidly disappearing lifestyle, John Ise records the adventures and adversities of his family and boyhood neighbours, the early homesteaders of Osborne County, Kansas, presented here in this work.
A hilarious slacker's guide as to why you should never do all those things that you're supposed to do before you die.Have you regretted running a marathon? Have you been persuaded to read a terrible book? Have you eaten something you shouldn't have on someone else's bad advice? Did you have an awful time at Glastonbury? Has your dream holiday turned into a nightmare? Can't be arsed to read Ulysses?For anyone who is fed up of being told what to do with their time, or made to feel inferior because they don't want to fly half way round the planet on the off chance that a dolphin might swim somewhere their vicinity, this is the perfect book. A slacker's bible, SOD THAT! is the ultimate anti-list book.This is a very hilarious rallying call for common sense and dignified indolence rather than wasteful over-activity. SOD THAT! comes up with the top 103 things not to do. You know it makes sense.
Sod and Stubble: The Story of a Kansas Homestead
John Ise; Howard Simon
Literary Licensing, LLC
2012
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Sod And Stubble: The Story Of A Kansas Homestead is a book written by John Ise that tells the story of a family's struggle to establish a homestead in Kansas during the late 19th century. The book is a memoir that chronicles the challenges and hardships faced by the family as they try to make a living on the harsh and unforgiving prairie. The story follows the life of the author's grandparents, Jacob and Sarah Ise, and their children as they move from Germany to the United States in search of a better life. They settle in Kansas and begin the difficult task of building a home and a farm from scratch. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the daily life of the family, including their struggles with weather, illness, and financial difficulties. It also explores the social and cultural aspects of life on the prairie, including the relationships between settlers and Native Americans, and the challenges of maintaining a sense of community in a remote and isolated area. Throughout the book, the author provides a personal and intimate perspective on the events and experiences of his family, drawing on family stories, letters, and other historical documents to bring the past to life. Overall, Sod And Stubble: The Story Of A Kansas Homestead is a poignant and moving account of one family's journey to create a home and a life on the American frontier. It offers a unique and insightful perspective on the history of the Great Plains and the challenges faced by early settlers in this rugged and beautiful part of the country.Describes The Life Of A Young Woman Who Married At Age Seventeen And Moved To A Homestead On The Wind-Swept Plains Of Kansas And Reared Eleven Of Her Twelve Children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Sod and Stubble: The Story of a Kansas Homestead
John Ise; Howard Simon
Literary Licensing, LLC
2012
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Sod House Days: Tales of the Prairies
Ralph V. Hunkins; Regina Hunkins Allen
Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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Sod House Days: Tales Of The Prairies is a book written by Ralph V. Hunkins that provides readers with a vivid and detailed account of life on the Great Plains during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a collection of short stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of the pioneers who settled in the region and built their homes out of sod.Through these stories, Hunkins captures the challenges and triumphs of daily life on the prairies, from the struggles of farming and raising livestock to the joys of community and family. He also explores the impact of major historical events, such as the arrival of the railroad, on the lives of those who lived in the area.The book is filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions of the landscape, providing readers with a sense of the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life on the Great Plains. Overall, Sod House Days: Tales Of The Prairies is a fascinating and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Sod 70! Keep fit, keep the brain going, and with a spot of good fortune you can be living a fulfilling, active life in your 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond!
Prairie busting is central to the lore of westward expansion, but how was it actually accomplished with little more than animal and human power? In Sod Busting, David B. Danbom tells the story of Great Plains settlement in a way it has seldom been told before. Stretching beyond the sweeping accounts typical of standard textbooks, Danbom challenges students to think about the many practicalities of surviving on the Great Plains in the late nineteenth century by providing a detailed account of how settlers acquired land and made homes, farms, and communities. He examines the physical and climatic obstacles of the plains-perhaps America's most inhospitable frontier-and shows how settlers sheltered themselves, gained access to fuel and water, and broke the land for agriculture. Treating the Great Plains as a post-industrial frontier, Danbom delves into the economic motivations of settlers, as well as the physically and economically difficult process of farm making. He explains how settlers got the capital they needed to succeed and how they used the labor of the entire family to survive until farms returned profits. He examines closely the business decisions that determined the success or failure of these farmers in a boom-and-bust economy; details the creation of churches, schools, and service centers that enriched the social and material lives of the settlers; and shows how the support of government, railroads, and other businesses contributed to the success of plains settlement. Based on contemporary accounts, settlers' reminiscences, and the work of other historians, Sod Busting dives deeply into the practical realities of how things worked to make vivid one of the quintessentially American experiences, breaking new land.
Prairie busting is central to the lore of westward expansion, but how was it actually accomplished with little more than animal and human power? In Sod Busting, David B. Danbom tells the story of Great Plains settlement in a way it has seldom been told before. Stretching beyond the sweeping accounts typical of standard textbooks, Danbom challenges students to think about the many practicalities of surviving on the Great Plains in the late nineteenth century by providing a detailed account of how settlers acquired land and made homes, farms, and communities. He examines the physical and climatic obstacles of the plains-perhaps America's most inhospitable frontier-and shows how settlers sheltered themselves, gained access to fuel and water, and broke the land for agriculture. Treating the Great Plains as a post-industrial frontier, Danbom delves into the economic motivations of settlers, as well as the physically and economically difficult process of farm making. He explains how settlers got the capital they needed to succeed and how they used the labor of the entire family to survive until farms returned profits. He examines closely the business decisions that determined the success or failure of these farmers in a boom-and-bust economy; details the creation of churches, schools, and service centers that enriched the social and material lives of the settlers; and shows how the support of government, railroads, and other businesses contributed to the success of plains settlement. Based on contemporary accounts, settlers' reminiscences, and the work of other historians, Sod Busting dives deeply into the practical realities of how things worked to make vivid one of the quintessentially American experiences, breaking new land.
