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Apollo's Angels

A History of Ballet

by Jennifer Homans ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

23 hours 27 min

For more than four hundred years, the art of ballet has stood at the center of Western civilization. Its traditions serve as a record of our past. A ballerina dancing The Sleeping Beauty today is a link in a long chain of dancers stretching back to sixteenth-century Italy and France: Her graceful movements recall a lost world of courts, kings, and aristocracy, but her steps and gestures are also ... Read more

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For more than four hundred years, the art of ballet has stood at the center of Western civilization. Its traditions serve as a record of our past. A ballerina dancing The Sleeping Beauty today is a link in a long chain of dancers stretching back to sixteenth-century Italy and France: Her graceful movements recall a lost world of courts, kings, and aristocracy, but her steps and gestures are also
... Read more
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Mr. B

George Balanchine's 20th Century

by Jennifer Homans ...

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell ...

Unabridged

29 hours 8 min

Arguably the greatest choreographer who ever lived, George Balanchine was one of the cultural titans of the twentieth century—the New York Times called him "the Shakespeare of dancing." His radical approach to choreography—and life—reinvented the art of ballet and made him a legend. Written with enormous style and artistry, and based on more than one hundred interviews and research in archives ... Read more

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Arguably the greatest choreographer who ever lived, George Balanchine was one of the cultural titans of the twentieth century—the New York Times called him "the Shakespeare of dancing." His radical approach to choreography—and life—reinvented the art of ballet and made him a legend. Written with enormous style and artistry, and based on more than one hundred interviews and research in archives
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Long Live

The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift

by Nicole Pomarico ...

Narrated by Heidi Rew ...

Unabridged

4 hours 46 min

Covering the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a uniquely fascinating journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across all eras—including The Tortured Poets Department—this lush package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties.From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Secret Sessions and beyond, Long Live explores the evolution of ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Covering the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a uniquely fascinating journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across all eras—including The Tortured Poets Department—this lush package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties.From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Secret Sessions and beyond, Long Live explores the evolution of
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David Hallberg - Extended Interview

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

23 min

Ballet star David Hallberg was the first American principal dancer to join the historically insular Bolshoi Theater in 2011. Jeffrey Brown talks to the dancer about his return to the Russian stage for the first time since an acid attack left Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin badly burned and nearly blind last January. ... Read more

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Ballet star David Hallberg was the first American principal dancer to join the historically insular Bolshoi Theater in 2011. Jeffrey Brown talks to the dancer about his return to the Russian stage for the first time since an acid attack left Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin badly burned and nearly blind last January.
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Tap Talk, Tidbits, and Tips for Dilettante Tappers

The World's Only Completely Nonessential Guide to Tap Dancing

by Patten Bernard ...

Narrated by Diehl Gregory ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

If you're looking for an old-fashioned honest chapbook about the experience of being an amateur tap dancer, look no further. Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art—not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open ... Read more

$9.99 USD

If you're looking for an old-fashioned honest chapbook about the experience of being an amateur tap dancer, look no further. Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art—not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open
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Anna Pavlova

by Vera Krasovskaya ...

Narrated by Cheri Gardner ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

Episodes from life and work of the great ballerina Anna Pavlova. ... Read more

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Episodes from life and work of the great ballerina Anna Pavlova.
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Tangofulness

Explorando la conexión, la consciencia, y el sentido en el tango

by Dimitris Bronowski ...

Narrated by Gisele Góngora ...

Unabridged

6 hours 31 min

“Tan sensible y descriptivo. ¡Amé las formas e imágenes que venían a mi mente mientras lo leía!”Alejandra Mantiñan - para el capítulo “El significado de tu camino de desarrollo personal en el tango”El libro de tango más traducido en el mundo.Para algunas personas, el tango es simplemente una actividad social. No posee un significado más profundo, ni constituye un camino. Solo se trata de unos ... Read more

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“Tan sensible y descriptivo. ¡Amé las formas e imágenes que venían a mi mente mientras lo leía!”Alejandra Mantiñan - para el capítulo “El significado de tu camino de desarrollo personal en el tango”El libro de tango más traducido en el mundo.Para algunas personas, el tango es simplemente una actividad social. No posee un significado más profundo, ni constituye un camino. Solo se trata de unos
... Read more
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Limitless: Work and Dance with EDM Music

by Vasili Reikh ...

Narrated by Hannah R F Hethmon ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It ... Read more

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Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It
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Choreographing Shakespeare

Dance Adaptations of the Plays and Poems

by Elizabeth Klett ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Klett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

Choreographing Shakespeare presents a hitherto unexplored history of the choreographers and performers who have created dance adaptations of Shakespeare.This book investigates forty dance works in genres such as ballet, modern dance, and hip-hop, produced between 1940 and 2016 by choreographers in Britain, America, and Europe, all of which use Shakespeare’s plays and Sonnets as their source ... Read more

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Choreographing Shakespeare presents a hitherto unexplored history of the choreographers and performers who have created dance adaptations of Shakespeare.This book investigates forty dance works in genres such as ballet, modern dance, and hip-hop, produced between 1940 and 2016 by choreographers in Britain, America, and Europe, all of which use Shakespeare’s plays and Sonnets as their source
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Strictly Come Dating

by Kathryn Freeman ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Kathryn Freeman Romcom Collection
Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

‘I love when books make me smile so much that my husband asks what I'm grinning at and this is one of those books’ Reader reviewFun, feel-good and a must read for fans of Strictly Come Dancing!Saturday nights are strictly for dancing…As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash, forty-year-old Maggie remembers the pull of the dancefloor. But now, as a newly divorced mum of two, Maggie’s certain ... Read more

$27.99 USD

‘I love when books make me smile so much that my husband asks what I'm grinning at and this is one of those books’ Reader reviewFun, feel-good and a must read for fans of Strictly Come Dancing!Saturday nights are strictly for dancing…As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash, forty-year-old Maggie remembers the pull of the dancefloor. But now, as a newly divorced mum of two, Maggie’s certain
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Der Ballettmeister: Erotische Novelle

by Marguerite Nousville, LUST Hörbücher ...

Narrated by Helene Hagen ...

Series series LUST
Unabridged

31 min

Heiß, verführerisch, aufwühlend:Für Balletttänzerin Anya bedeutet Tanz alles. Ihr Körper ist ein Instrument, das sie bis zur Perfektion meistert, und sie verliert nie die Kontrolle über sich selbst und ihren Körper. Bis sie eines heißen Sommers Bekanntschaft mit einem Ballettmeister aus New York macht, der sie vollkommen aus dem Gleichgewicht bringt... ... Read more

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Heiß, verführerisch, aufwühlend:Für Balletttänzerin Anya bedeutet Tanz alles. Ihr Körper ist ein Instrument, das sie bis zur Perfektion meistert, und sie verliert nie die Kontrolle über sich selbst und ihren Körper. Bis sie eines heißen Sommers Bekanntschaft mit einem Ballettmeister aus New York macht, der sie vollkommen aus dem Gleichgewicht bringt...
... Read more
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Feel the Floor

Restoring the Life and Legacy of Jazz Choreographer Buddy Bradley

by Maureen Footer ...

Narrated by Kevin Free ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

**"A prodigious feat of research, Feel the Floor is an act of redress that restores Bradley’s life and legacy.… Fresh interviews with still enchanted former students give us a window onto a man who moved so beautifully that it brought people to tears." —The New Yorker“What Footer does, and smartly, while winding the 20th century’s pop and socio-culturalism into a neat, critically rhapsodic ball, ... Read more

$28.00 USD

**"A prodigious feat of research, Feel the Floor is an act of redress that restores Bradley’s life and legacy.… Fresh interviews with still enchanted former students give us a window onto a man who moved so beautifully that it brought people to tears." —The New Yorker“What Footer does, and smartly, while winding the 20th century’s pop and socio-culturalism into a neat, critically rhapsodic ball,
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HowExpert Guide to Ballet

101+ Tips to Learn How to Get Started in Ballet, Discover Tips & Tricks, and Become a Better Ballet Dancer

by HowExpert, Lauren Dillon ...

Narrated by Robyn Mary Bouedo ...

Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you. This book covers many things, such as:- How to find the best studio for you.- Elements to look for in classes from ages 3 to 18.- What to wear to class if you are a child or an adult dancer.- Things to bring to class in your dance bag ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you. This book covers many things, such as:- How to find the best studio for you.- Elements to look for in classes from ages 3 to 18.- What to wear to class if you are a child or an adult dancer.- Things to bring to class in your dance bag
... Read more
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Ecstasy of Being, The: Mythology and Dance

Mythology and Dance

by Joseph Campbell ...

Narrated by David de Vries ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Joseph Campbell’s collected writings on dance and art, edited and introduced by Nancy Allison, CMA, the founder of Jean Erdman Dance, and including Campbell’s unpublished manuscript “Mythology and Form in the Performing and Visual Arts,” the book he was working on when he died.Dance was one of mythologist Joseph Campbell’s wide-ranging passions. His wife, Jean Erdman, was a leading figure in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Joseph Campbell’s collected writings on dance and art, edited and introduced by Nancy Allison, CMA, the founder of Jean Erdman Dance, and including Campbell’s unpublished manuscript “Mythology and Form in the Performing and Visual Arts,” the book he was working on when he died.Dance was one of mythologist Joseph Campbell’s wide-ranging passions. His wife, Jean Erdman, was a leading figure in
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A Dance for the King

The spellbinding and gripping historical drama from the star of Strictly Come Dancing

by Anton Du Beke ...

Narrated by Thomas Judd ...

Series series Buckingham
Unabridged

11 hours 44 min

You're invited to a show to remember at the prestigious Buckingham Hotel . . .London, 1942. The war is far from over for soldier Raymond de Guise. His wife, Nancy, is overjoyed to be reunited with her husband, and to introduce him to their son. But their safety is threatened once more as Raymond returns to the ballroom at the Buckingham Hotel, ordered to discover the dark secrets held by the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

You're invited to a show to remember at the prestigious Buckingham Hotel . . .London, 1942. The war is far from over for soldier Raymond de Guise. His wife, Nancy, is overjoyed to be reunited with her husband, and to introduce him to their son. But their safety is threatened once more as Raymond returns to the ballroom at the Buckingham Hotel, ordered to discover the dark secrets held by the
... Read more
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Maria Stuart

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Friedrich Schiller, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

24 min

Friedrich Schillers Drama »Maria Stuart« erzählt vom Machtkampf zweier Königinnen, von politischem Kalkül, persönlicher Schuld und der Frage nach moralischer Verantwortung. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die komplexe Handlung konzentriert, verständlich und spannend auf eine Laufzeit von 25 Minuten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Maria Stuart, die gefangene schottische Königin, und Elisabeth I. von England, ... Read more

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Friedrich Schillers Drama »Maria Stuart« erzählt vom Machtkampf zweier Königinnen, von politischem Kalkül, persönlicher Schuld und der Frage nach moralischer Verantwortung. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die komplexe Handlung konzentriert, verständlich und spannend auf eine Laufzeit von 25 Minuten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Maria Stuart, die gefangene schottische Königin, und Elisabeth I. von England,
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Der goldene Topf

Spannend nacherzählt in 20 Minuten

by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Unabridged

18 min

Ein Klassiker der Schwarzen Romantik – packend, modern und in nur 20 Minuten erzählt! Diese Hörbuchfassung führt in konzentrierter, atmosphärischer Form mitten hinein in die magische Welt des Studenten Anselmus, der zwischen Alltag und Zauberreich hin- und hergerissen wird. Wir begleiten ihn von der schicksalhaften Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Schlange Serpentina über die unheimlichen ... Read more

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Ein Klassiker der Schwarzen Romantik – packend, modern und in nur 20 Minuten erzählt! Diese Hörbuchfassung führt in konzentrierter, atmosphärischer Form mitten hinein in die magische Welt des Studenten Anselmus, der zwischen Alltag und Zauberreich hin- und hergerissen wird. Wir begleiten ihn von der schicksalhaften Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Schlange Serpentina über die unheimlichen
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Butterfly

An Erotic Short Story

by A. J. Baker ...

Narrated by Tilly Wilding ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Cliterotica Short Stories
Unabridged

12 min

A much-needed night out at the chicest of Eurotrash clubs. Perhaps a drink will take the edge off the night - something sharp, tangy to make the mouth water. And then... well, we’ve all been there; caught the eye of someone. Sensed a spark of something. What is it? A real connection? Love? Lust? In a certain club, one busty young female wants to let off steam and moves towards her own tiny dancer. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

A much-needed night out at the chicest of Eurotrash clubs. Perhaps a drink will take the edge off the night - something sharp, tangy to make the mouth water. And then... well, we’ve all been there; caught the eye of someone. Sensed a spark of something. What is it? A real connection? Love? Lust? In a certain club, one busty young female wants to let off steam and moves towards her own tiny dancer.
... Read more
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Maharaj O Nortoki

by Debarati Mukhopadhyay ...

Narrated by Sanjay Dutta ...

Unabridged

44 min

১৯২৫ সালের এক শীতের বিকেলে বোম্বাইয়ের মালাবার হিলসে খুন হলেন অভিজাত ব্যবসায়ী আবদুল কাদের বাওলা। তাঁর সঙ্গিনী মুমতাজকে দুষ্কৃতিরা টেনে হিঁচড়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছিল, কিন্তু চারজন সাহসী ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ অফিসারের আকস্মিক চলে আসায় তারা কিছু করে উঠতে পারলনা। এই খুনকে কেন্দ্র করে উঠে এল চোদ্দবছর আগে ইন্দোর রাজবাড়িতে শুরু হওয়া এক নৃশংস কাহিনী। যে কাহিনীর নায়ক বা খলনায়ক দুটোই ইন্দোরের দোর্দণ্ডপ্রতাপ মহারাজ ... Read more

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১৯২৫ সালের এক শীতের বিকেলে বোম্বাইয়ের মালাবার হিলসে খুন হলেন অভিজাত ব্যবসায়ী আবদুল কাদের বাওলা। তাঁর সঙ্গিনী মুমতাজকে দুষ্কৃতিরা টেনে হিঁচড়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছিল, কিন্তু চারজন সাহসী ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ অফিসারের আকস্মিক চলে আসায় তারা কিছু করে উঠতে পারলনা। এই খুনকে কেন্দ্র করে উঠে এল চোদ্দবছর আগে ইন্দোর রাজবাড়িতে শুরু হওয়া এক নৃশংস কাহিনী। যে কাহিনীর নায়ক বা খলনায়ক দুটোই ইন্দোরের দোর্দণ্ডপ্রতাপ মহারাজ
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The Swans of Harlem

Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

by Karen Valby ...

Narrated by Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, Sheila Rohan, Lydia Abarca Mitchell, Marcia Lynn Sells, January LaVoy, Khadija Tariyan McKinney G. ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK • Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.“This is the kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!” —Misty Copeland, author of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our ... Read more

$22.50 USD

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK • Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.“This is the kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!” —Misty Copeland, author of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our
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Just Different

A Memoir

by Wayne Sleep ...

Narrated by Wayne Sleep ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

'This is a terrific and very entertaining book considering Wayne once told me that he had never read past page seven of any book.' David HockneyWayne Sleep has danced with ballet legends Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, partied with Freddie Mercury and performed with Princess Diana, becoming her close friend.Behind the glitz and glamour, Wayne has always felt like an outsider. Sleep reveals the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

'This is a terrific and very entertaining book considering Wayne once told me that he had never read past page seven of any book.' David HockneyWayne Sleep has danced with ballet legends Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, partied with Freddie Mercury and performed with Princess Diana, becoming her close friend.Behind the glitz and glamour, Wayne has always felt like an outsider. Sleep reveals the
... Read more
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Stand Up Comedy: The Ultimate Guide to Become a Successful Stand-Up Comedian and Learn The Art of Standup Comedy

by Jerry M. Bent ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

33 min

Learn how to dominate on stage, engage audiences, perform like a pro and get paid while you do itToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Discover the untold secrets of top comedians. This in-depth program covers everything from your very first time on stage to how to take an established comedy career to the next level.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How To Develop A ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to dominate on stage, engage audiences, perform like a pro and get paid while you do itToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Discover the untold secrets of top comedians. This in-depth program covers everything from your very first time on stage to how to take an established comedy career to the next level.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How To Develop A
... Read more
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Dance: The Universal Language Written in the Human Body

by Liam Wentworth ...

Narrated by Liam Wentworth ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Unlock the neuroscience of human movement to heal emotional trauma and decode your body's hidden language. Whether navigating the heavy grief of personal loss or seeking an uplifting, mindful listen during your daily commute, this intimate exploration reveals how every physical gesture speaks. Moving is not just an artistic expression; it is a vital evolutionary survival tool for building ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the neuroscience of human movement to heal emotional trauma and decode your body's hidden language. Whether navigating the heavy grief of personal loss or seeking an uplifting, mindful listen during your daily commute, this intimate exploration reveals how every physical gesture speaks. Moving is not just an artistic expression; it is a vital evolutionary survival tool for building
... Read more
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Obey the Flower

Tales of a Life Artist

by Kimerer LaMothe ...

Narrated by Kimerer LaMothe ...

Unabridged

10 hours 13 min

In 2005 Kimerer LaMothe moved with her family to a dilapidated dairy farm in upstate New York. She was living her dream – eager to dance and write surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. Her children decided they wanted to be farmers.With ample doses of honesty, wisdom, and wonder, Kimerer chronicles her adventures in creative living with her life partner, their four then five children, and ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In 2005 Kimerer LaMothe moved with her family to a dilapidated dairy farm in upstate New York. She was living her dream – eager to dance and write surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. Her children decided they wanted to be farmers.With ample doses of honesty, wisdom, and wonder, Kimerer chronicles her adventures in creative living with her life partner, their four then five children, and
... Read more

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