From award-winning poet Catherine Owen, a collection of poems about one woman's journey from BC to a new life in Alberta, where she buys an old house and creates a new meaning of home. In search of stability and rootedness, in 2018 Catherine Owen moved from coastal Vancouver to prairie Edmonton. There, she purchased a house built more than one hundred years earlier: a home named Delilah. Beginning from a space of grief that led to Owen's relocation, the poems in this collection inhabit the home, its present and its past. These poems share the stories of decades of renovations, the full lives of Delilah's previous inhabitants, and Owen's triumphs and failures in the ever-evolving garden. The poems ultimately whirl out in the concentric distances of the local neighbourhood and beyond -- though one house can make a home, home encompasses so much more than one house. In this exceptional and lyrical collection, Catherine Owen interrogates her need for economic itinerancy, traces the passage of time and the later phases of grief, and deepens her understanding of rootedness, both in place and in poetic forms.
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- 2024
- 2020
Exploring themes of grief and healing, the collection features a series of aubades inspired by the Fraser River, which serves as both a backdrop and a symbol of transformation for the poet after the loss of her spouse. Catherine Owen's poignant reflections on nature and memory intertwine with a deep emotional resonance, showcasing her journey through mourning and survival. This work honors the beauty of life amidst sorrow, while also addressing environmental concerns, culminating in a tribute to the interconnectedness of personal and ecological narratives.
- 2019
GCSE 9-1 Geography OCR B: GCSE: GCSE 9-1 Geography OCR B Revision Guide
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Complements the most student-friendly and engaging course for the 2016 OCR B GCSE Geography (9-1) specification. Written to present the key points of each student book topic in a single page, using clear and accessible visual styles to aid knowledge retention.
- 2019
Reinforce and review pupils' knowledge throughout the Progress in Geography: Key Stage 3 course with this write-in Workbook.
- 2018
Day Cat, Night Cat
- 44 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story follows a young boy named Hayden, who shares his life with two magical cats that embody the transition from day to night. During the day, he engages in playful adventures with the day cat, while the night cat offers comfort and protection as Hayden drifts into sleep. This enchanting tale explores themes of companionship, imagination, and the comforting routines of childhood, highlighting the unique bond between Hayden and his fantastical feline friends as they seamlessly shift with the time of day.
- 2018
Ten Dollars Enough
Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Focusing on practical household management, this work offers insights into maintaining a home on a strict budget of ten dollars a week. It serves as a historical guide, showcasing methods that have proven effective in the past, while also emphasizing their relevance for contemporary readers. The modern reformatting ensures clarity and readability, making it accessible for current and future generations interested in home economics and frugal living.
- 2018
Ten Dollars Enough
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of financial struggle, this narrative explores the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of poverty and ambition. Through her journey, themes of resilience and resourcefulness emerge as she seeks to make the most of her meager means. The story captures the spirit of determination and the pursuit of a better life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. Catherine Owen's work offers a poignant reflection on economic hardship and personal growth.
- 2018
Interrogating Illiberal Peace in Eurasia
- 324 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The collapse of the USSR wrought dramatic changes in Eurasia, both in terms of the structure of state power within the region, and the ways in which Western states and international organisations engaged with it. Analyses of conflict in this region remain rooted in supposed 'global models', often assuming that patterns of state failure are due to resistance to the liberal model of peacebuilding. This book sets out a challenge to these assumptions and framings. It not only questions but resolutely dismisses the notion that the peacebuilding methods favoured by Western states remain the most salient in Eurasia. Instead, it develops a framework that seeks to conceptualise the ways in which non-liberal actors contest or transform globally promoted norms of conflict management and promote alternative ones in their place. Authoritarian Conflict Management (ACM) consists of an ensemble of norms and practices in which non-liberal actors attempt to exert sustained hegemonic control over the local discursive, economic and spatial realms in a given territory. With case studies ranging from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan, Xinjiang to the Caucasus, the chapters shed light on the ways in which local and regional actors enact practice of ACM in order to impose stability in conflict-prone localities, thereby challenging the Western-led consensus known as the 'liberal peace'.
- 2017
A key to Cooking : that will unlock many kitchen Mysteries
wrought out and made ready for Public use
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This reprint of the original 1886 edition serves as a valuable resource for home cooks, offering insights and techniques to demystify various kitchen practices. It provides practical guidance and timeless recipes, making it a useful tool for both novice and experienced cooks looking to enhance their culinary skills. The book reflects the cooking methods and traditions of its time, preserving historical culinary knowledge for contemporary readers.
- 2017
Progressive Housekeeping - keeping house without knowing how
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on practical advice for managing a household, this reprint of the 1889 edition offers timeless tips and strategies for effective housekeeping. It emphasizes the importance of organization and efficiency, making it a valuable resource for those looking to maintain a clean and orderly home. The book serves as a guide for individuals who may lack experience in domestic management, providing insights that remain relevant across generations.