Back To The Country

“A reaffirmation of a back country of the spirit."—Kirkus Reviews “A reaffirmation of a back country of the spirit."—Kirkus Reviews This collection is made up of four sections: "Far West"—poems of the Western mountain country where, as a young man. Gary Snyder worked as a logger and forest ranger; "Far East"—poems written between 1956 and 1964 in Japan where he studied Zen at the monastery in Kyoto; "Kali"—poems inspired by a visit to India and his reading of Indian religious texts, particularly those of Shivaism and Tibetan Buddhism; and "Back"—poems done on his return to this country in 1964 which look again at our West with the eyes of India and Japan. The book concludes with a group of translations of the Japanese poet Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933), with whose work Snyder feels a close affinity. The title, The Back Country, has three major associations; wilderness. the "backward" countries, and the “back country" of the mind with its levels of being in the unconscious.

Set in the heart of the Australian countryside comes a compelling romance with a touch of mystery from bestselling author Mandy Magro. Country singer Indigo Nash has it all, except love ... At the height of her musical career, Indigo should be nothing but happy. But Indi is disillusioned with show business, finding herself depressed and lonely. When she reaches breaking point, a simple life back in the country begins to beckon her. But the demons left lingering in the shadows from a childhood trauma follow her, and nightmares of that fateful night plague her ... Can she unearth the truth of her family's deep dark secrets? For two years Harley Knight has travelled the world with Indi as her bodyguard. She's a stubborn woman who drives him nuts, but also, in her vulnerable moments, shows him a side of herself he secretly loves and always has since they were teenagers. When she hits rock bottom, he convinces her to return with him back to their hometown of Kuranda and stay at his property, where Harley hopes the peaceful landscape will give her the time and space she needs to heal. With these precious few weeks, can he show her what she's missing by constantly running away, or is time to let her go? PRAISE FOR MANDY MAGRO: 'Savannah's Secret is a story set in a small Australian country town, the local characters are likeable and extremely funny, and it has elements of romance, suspense and danger' - Karen Reads Books 'Seasoned Australian rural romance novelist Mandy Magro gifts her readers with another genuine read told from the heart...' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

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Considers S. 1121, to authorize USDA to classify as wilderness the national forest lands known as the Lincoln Back Country, and parts of the Lewis and Clark and Lolo National Forests, in Montana. Hearing was held in Great Falls, Mont.

Whispers I hear the whispers of my ancestors; what are they saying? This continuous beat of memories not known, hammering to be let out of my head. The far away rumble of noise, disquieting in its persistent clang, as if a battle is being staged for my benefit, a battle of words and ideas. Hear me! Hear me! it says, I have much to say. Listen! Listen! there is much to learn of your past.