Dance Masters is a lively ensemble of conversations with seven celebrated dancers and choreographers. In these intimate interviews, dance critic Janet Lynn Roseman probes the heart of dance: * The creative process * The role of dream and rituals * The interplay between dancer and audience * The spiritual aspects of performance These dance masters offer rare insights into the internal world of the artist as they reveal their philosophies on dance training, discuss their mentors, and speak candidly about the artistic process of dance-making and how it actually feels to dance.
Dance Masters is a lively ensemble of conversations with seven celebrated dancers and choreographers. In these intimate interviews, dance critic Janet Lynn Roseman probes the heart of dance: * The creative process * The role of dream and rituals * The interplay between dancer and audience * The spiritual aspects of performance These dance masters offer rare insights into the internal world of the artist as they reveal their philosophies on dance training, discuss their mentors, and speak candidly about the artistic process of dance-making and how it actually feels to dance.
The Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition continues the work of the inspirational original, offering guidance to women who wish to document their lives in writing. More a template than a how-to manual, this insightful book addresses the concerns, needs, and issues of women writers (both aspiring and experienced), concentrating on the internal process of putting thought to paper, including new chapters on the creative process and the ethics and integrity of writing. The author, Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman, offers writing exercises in women's autobiography that draw on the significant rhythms of a woman's life, utilizing visualization and meditation techniques to amplify the inner writing voice.From the author: "What strikes me in re-examining the text of this book is just how timeless the subject of chronicling women's lives is. When we pass down our stories and share them with family and friends, we provide future generations with the opportunity to not only understand the lives of each woman, but we are able to gain insight into their unique experiences."The Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition includes new writing samples and new chapters on: “The Creative Spirit,” which presents a seven-step guide to the creative process-ritual, surrender, silence, waiting, trust, recognition, and distance“The Ethics and Integrity of Writing,” which addresses the discipline and courage a writer needs when dealing with the effects of her autobiographical “truths” on othersThe Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition is an essential resource for creative writing courses, oral history courses, writer's workshops, and women's studies programs, and an invaluable guide for any woman who wishes to tell her story.
The Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition continues the work of the inspirational original, offering guidance to women who wish to document their lives in writing. More a template than a how-to manual, this insightful book addresses the concerns, needs, and issues of women writers (both aspiring and experienced), concentrating on the internal process of putting thought to paper, including new chapters on the creative process and the ethics and integrity of writing. The author, Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman, offers writing exercises in women's autobiography that draw on the significant rhythms of a woman's life, utilizing visualization and meditation techniques to amplify the inner writing voice.From the author: "What strikes me in re-examining the text of this book is just how timeless the subject of chronicling women's lives is. When we pass down our stories and share them with family and friends, we provide future generations with the opportunity to not only understand the lives of each woman, but we are able to gain insight into their unique experiences."The Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition includes new writing samples and new chapters on: “The Creative Spirit,” which presents a seven-step guide to the creative process-ritual, surrender, silence, waiting, trust, recognition, and distance“The Ethics and Integrity of Writing,” which addresses the discipline and courage a writer needs when dealing with the effects of her autobiographical “truths” on othersThe Way of the Woman Writer, Second Edition is an essential resource for creative writing courses, oral history courses, writer's workshops, and women's studies programs, and an invaluable guide for any woman who wishes to tell her story.
Featuring 20 narratives from women who have lost their mother but still feel her presence in their lives, this book supports your journey of grief and spiritual connection. Mother loss is unique and significant. Written by a therapist and healer who truly understands this loss, The Eternal Bond helps healthcare professionals and adult daughters understand and empower those who are navigating the complex journey of grief. This book not only shares moving stories, original research, and tools for well-being, but it also assures you that your journey does not have a set timeline. You are valid for needing more time to process or experiencing supernatural signs that your mother is still with you. Exploring physical, emotional, and spiritual components, this book fills a void in grief publications and sheds light on the sacred bond between mothers and their adult daughters.
The books we most enjoy, those where we cannot wait to turn the page, are filled with twists and turns we never anticipate. That's why we read - for the unexpected moments that make us gasp with surprise or laugh or cry. We love following engaging characters down their rocky road to happiness, and we love our happy endings. But what is a happy ending? Is it love conquers all? Is it boy wins girl? Or, is it sometimes bittersweet? Forever is Today does indeed have a happy ending, but it's not the one you expect. Like life, this story is complicated, heartbreaking, joyous- while touching on the iconic hero's journey that we recognize in both literature and life. In this emotional roller-coaster of a book, you follow richly drawn and true-to-life characters, and you cannot help but feel their joy and pain, their loss and love. The story of Joel and Bea will live in your heart forever.
Combs, Beresford, Burcham, Nicholson, McGrew, Reavis, Bays, McCammon. These are just a few of the surnames that Janet Lynn Combs Kaufman uncovered when she decided to draw up her family tree. Starting with her parents, Paul Richard Combs and Gloria Lee Beresford, Kaufman thoroughly researched ten generations and now shares her family stories and genealogical process in Ancestral Paths. A valuable reference tool for others interested in learning how to trace their own family trees, it's also just a good read for anyone captivated by personal histories. Experience the full richness that genealogy offers by learning how to fully document the individuals in your family tree. Drawing from primary sources such as photographs, death certificates, and letters, the author shares stories of ancestors who farmed in the rural communities of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, including many who immigrated to America prior to the American Revolution, and others who were coal miners and farmers in England, Holland, and Germany. Knowing where and whom we came from helps us forge stronger connections to the past and better understand who we are now. Let Ancestral Paths lead you on your own genealogical journey today.
