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Report copyright infringementby Cael Kraus (Author)In How to Wolf, Cael Kraus-a transmasculine, non-binary writer and ex-Mormon-embarks on a raw and transformative journey of queer becoming. Guided by Mu, their wolfdog companion and soul-reflection, Cael traces a path through loss, spiritual unmaking, and self-reclamation, breaking the leashes of doctrine, subservience, and erasure.Told through myth and memory, this memoir weaves animal kinship, ecological consciousness, and soul rewilding in...

National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!

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Report copyright infringementby J. Patrick Lewis (Author)When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thrunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost)...

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Report copyright infringementby Dudley Randall (Author)"The claim of The Black Poets to being... an anthology is that it presents the full range of Black-American poetry, from the slave songs to the present day. It is important that folk poetry be included because it is the root and inspiration of later, literary poetry. Not only does this book present the full range of Black poetry, but it presents most poets in depths, and in some cases presents aspects of a poet neglected or overlooked bef...

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Report copyright infringementby A. A. Milne (Author), Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator)Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Whether you're six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this enchanting collection of verses about Christopher Robin and, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh, will enchant. Filled with gentle humor and playful rhythms, Now We Are Six contains some of the best-loved poems for children. Between its pages, readers will deligh...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Joseph Wolf (Compiled by)Rainbow Prayer is a meditation rendering of 39 passages from the book of Psalms, 11 Canticles, 35 passages from Hebrew and Christian scriptures, and the 15 Psalms of Francis of Assisi.Part A, drawn from the Commons of Mary, Apostles, Martyrs, Pastors & Doctors, and Holy Women & Men, has proven especially helpful for those trying to discern whether they are being called to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.Part B (Midday Work...

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Report copyright infringementby Myhesha Doneve (Author)Through intimate and raw poetry, Myhesha Doneve invites readers on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. In this collection, she explores the complexities of love, relationships, and family dynamics, delving into the joys and challenges of motherhood and the transformative power of personal growth.Her poetry is a powerful reflection of her own journey, as she navigates the complexities of mental health issues and the lingering ...

Complete Writings Of Oscar Wilde: Poems (1909)

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Wilde (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work. Number of P...

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Report copyright infringementby Frederick William Faber (Author)Discover the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of "Poems by Frederick William Faber," a collection showcasing the devotional verse of the renowned hymn writer and theologian. Faber's poems resonate with profound faith, exploring themes of divine love, sacrifice, and the mysteries of the Christian experience. This volume offers readers a glimpse into the soul of a man dedicated to his faith, expressed through eloquent and heartf...

Inside Out: Poems From the Lives of Five Accomplished Women

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Deborah Hall (Author)The author writes evocative, succinct, graphic poems portraying the lives of five women who survived great hardship. Through carefully crafted persona prose poetry, Hall captures the anguish of these women who despite their tumultuous childhoods achieved prominence. Hall's bountiful reservoir of metaphor is unmatched. - Helen Jackman Each poem reflects change and transition as the women selected for this book of poetry face the obs...

Behind the Masks: Gwen Harwood remembered by her friends

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Report copyright infringementby Robyn Mathison (Editor), Robert Cox (Editor)Surprising personal glimpses of the eminent and enigmatic Australian poet 'I wonder sometimes if the literary pests are writing memoirs: "The last time I saw her she was pale and sick but smiling bravely."' So mused the dying Gwen Harwood in a letter written a few months before she succumbed to cancer. Nearly two decades have passed since she wrote that, but no memoir or biography of the loved and estimable poet has y...

The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Vol. 4, Idylls of the King

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred Lord Tennyson (Author)A sweeping poetic cycle retelling the rise and fall of King Arthur's realm, this volume explores timeless themes through richly imagined verse. Each idyll examines a different episode of the myth, from heroic quests to tragic downfalls, all filtered through a Victorian moral lens. At once romantic and elegiac, it is a powerful meditation on the tension between noble ideals and flawed humanity.Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) was Poe...

Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life

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Report copyright infringementby Joshua Bassett (Author)Instant New York Times Bestseller A love letter to the rookie in all of us: Singer-actor Joshua Bassett's fearless memoir in verse about surviving the darkest moments of fame, addiction, and mental health struggles--and finding hope on the other side. "We're all figuring it out as we go along. Even the 'pros.'" This brutally honest collection reveals what it's like to have your most private moments become public--what really happens when...

Forever Yours: The Unpublished Works: Lyrics and Poems of Tony Rose 1966 - 2016

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Rose (Author)When I was thirteen I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show and I immediately picked up a broom and imitated them playing something that was in their hands. Some-time later, I learned that what they had in their hands was called a guitar. Within two months I was standing at the loading dock of the Sears and Roebuck store, across from a park called The Fenway, with my arms outstretched, reaching up, while the warehouse guy lowered down my box...

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Report copyright infringementby John James Cooper (Author)In I Feel Therefore I Am, John James Cooper explores his emotional experiences through poems and essays. In writing this book Cooper, who describes himself as a loner and the antithesis of a people person, takes the bold step of sharing his deeply personal thoughts and experiences. Questioning whether his intense need for privacy somehow negates his life experiences, he chooses to share his "private possessions" with others. While Coop...

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Report copyright infringementby Tiffany Babb (Author)"I remember that it takes work to remember." Fragmented portraits and metropolitan pastorals arc along a pendulum of solitude, illustrating alternate desires of preservation and renewal. Babb creates connections through elemental communion with objects, nature, family, and fading keepsakes, transforming mundanity and trauma into oneness with the present. Number of Pages: 60 Dimensions: 0.12 x 7 x 4.25 IN ...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter James Hickman (Author)Dark Child Awakens is a collection of original poetry inspired by the author coming out later in life, after surviving the pain and betrayal of his childhood and decades as a married man. The poems cover such diverse topics as love, relationships, fear, anxiety, despair, hope, betrayal, good times and the beauty of the west coast. Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara James (Author)Spanning a life from the 1950s to the present, this memoir begins with very South Australian roots; German and Cornish. It shines a light on some key events that helped shape the social consciousness of many Baby Boomers. A rigid school system, Bob Dylan, hippies, drugs and protest. But it also reflects on a life challenged by family mental illness. Number of Pages: 78 Dimensions: 0.19 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN ...

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Report copyright infringementby Louise Nicholas (Author)"In this captivating poetic memoir, Louise Nicholas honours the memory of her mother, Dorothy, and her mother's unfulfilled wish - until now - to be a published writer. Dorothy dances across these pages. Her sense of humour, her sparkle, and her love for her five children beam at us through her letters and partially written life story, and through Louise's anecdotal flashback poems and recollections. This touching book is, in its way, a ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lyman Grant (Author)2018 is a poetic march through the stirring calamity of our times and its people in a single year, day-to-day. Real life problems of broken pipes, marriages, love, school shootings, higher education instructing, child raising, women's rights, racism, wildfires, politics and the force of nature show a dislocated nation in turmoil. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 1...

Going Down Gordon Brown: with poems by Andrew Mackirdy

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Report copyright infringementby Alice Nunn (Author)Andrew lived quietly in a small town in North-East England with his 90-year-old mother. The money from his Incapacity Benefit paid for their food, his mother paid for the heating from her Age Pension and they got by. He did the shopping, the cooking and the washing. He read a lot, wrote poetry and when the weather warmed up, he gardened. It was a constrained life but within it, he could cope. In 2006 there were 2.7 million people on Incapacit...

Blue Light: The Highs and Lows of a Spirited Life in Poetry and Prose

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Report copyright infringementby Harvey Puppi (Author), Jayne Townsend (Contribution by)Blue Light is a collection of found poetry, lyrics, stories, and diary entries that chronicles the life, creativity, and soul of a complex man. In writing that is vulnerable, witty, and profound, Harvey bares his heart and soul on the page as he delves into the themes of his Italian family roots, childhood memories, friendships, passions, demons, losses, and loves. These are but some of the intertwined thre...

An Inherited Epic of Gilgamesh: A poetic memoir dedicated to James McAuley

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Report copyright infringementby Graeme Hetherington (Author)In this, his seventh book of poetry, written over a period of more than forty years, Graeme Hetherington explores how his friendship with James McAuley has parallels with that of Gilgamesh and Enkidu in the ancient Mesopotamian epic. As in the original, it is a warts and all treatment, with human behaviour in relationship to loss and the inevitability of death being the concerns that bind it together. Number of Pages: 66...

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Report copyright infringementby Kd Massi (Author)Until We Meet Again is an artistic memoir in which KD Massi shares parts of her life and work through poetry, stories, and songs. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.29 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 10, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Shiroma Perera Nathan (Author)Inspired by the author's formative years in Sri Lanka (Ceylon in the book), her loves, sorrows, and above all her muse Vivien Leigh, Serenading the Dawn is a nostalgic, at times playful, at times heartbreaking, informative, and whimsical journey in verse. Illustrated with evocative and wistful pencil sketches and written in a style that evokes imagery of an era long gone, this sentimental anthology will appeal to lovers of history,...

Disturbing The Calm: A Memoir of Time and Place

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Report copyright infringementby Judith Kvinsland (Author)A Puget Sounder by birth, Judith Barker Kvinsland presents a collection of fifteen, inter-related personal essays that invite readers to accompany her through the twists and turns that disturbed the calm of an otherwise, ordinary life. Her memoir, told in memorable, lyrical prose, is a recollection of the time in post-World War II America, as well as a remembrance of place, while growing up in rural South Kitsap County in northwest Wash...

An Easily Bewildered Child: Occasional Prose 1963-2013

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Report copyright infringementby Roy Fisher (Author), Peter Robinson (Editor)When in his seventieth year Roy Fisher published Interviews Through Time (2000), he added a Selected Prose, which meant in effect three pieces: 'Antebiography', 'Roy Fisher on Roy Fisher' and 'Talks for Words'. The enlarged second edition of Interviews Through Time (2013), a volume of interviews only, made it possible for those three pieces to join many others in this first substantial gathering of Roy Fisher's occasi...

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Report copyright infringementby Kelvin Corcoran (Author), Emma Collins (Illustrator), Sam Guglani (Introduction by)Not Much to Say Really is an account of extended conversations with four elderly patients in hospital. Standing on the edge of their time they look back over their lives with good humour, tenderness and remarkable candour. At every turn these conversations show the reader that the most personally lived events and experiences are the most powerfully shared in the common lot of mor...

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Report copyright infringementby Jenni Nixon (Author)'Jenni Nixon's passages is a family history, memoir and social commentary unlike any other, fashioned with a poetic voice distinctly her own. At turns harsh and tender, suffused with biting humour, yet never facile, Nixon's are "words that form rivers" coursing through Australia's colonial settlement down to present-day Sydney, our steamy twenty-first century megapolis with its jerrybuilt concrete towers and frangipani blossoms. Out of its m...

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Report copyright infringementby Carolyn Macy (Author), Jeremy Macy (Photographer)Over the years, I have written these poems from memories, occurring events, and from my thoughts as they emerged. These selections included represent only a few as I began writing poetry while still very young. Some came easy to write, while others have undergone many revisions. Writing in rhythm and rhyme carries a great fascination and challenge for me.Many, but not all of the photos included, came from the pho...

Grace in the Dirt: Poems, Songs, and Other Reflections on Life

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Report copyright infringementby Cory Kruse (Author)From Cory Kruse, author of the critically acclaimed A Dream of Darkness, comes an incisive collection that will delight, inspire, devastate, and uplift you.Told in spare, accessible entries, Grace in the Dirt is a lyrical memoir that delves into life's ever-changing seasons, leveraging the author's own history to explore the complex, and often contradictory, nature of the modern human experience. Specifically, Kruse covers an expansive breadt...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Scheiber (Author), Susan Spangler (Editor), Miriam Seidel (Editor)"In Barbara's Words" is a lovingly curated collection of family stories, essays and articles, Jewish holiday stories, poems, and short stories, many of which have never been published before, and all of which were written by Barbara Scheiber. Number of Pages: 164 Dimensions: 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 08, 2021

The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni American Classics Edition: 1968-1998

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Report copyright infringementby Nikki Giovanni (Author)From one of America's most cherished and celebrated poets, a landmark collection of Nikki Giovanni's early work from the transformational years of 1968-1998!"Nikki Giovanni is one of our national treasures."―Gloria NaylorIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. This timeless classic brings readers Nikki Giovanni's poems...