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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silverstein, Shel, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, "If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer..." Come in... for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist. Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings is at once outrageously funny and profound.

Chaos Rules? Finding Meaning in Chaos, Insights from the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stingley, Kristi J., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Does chaos rule? Today, perhaps more than any other time, chaos permeates our lives through the news media, movies, television, books and even our communities. Does chaos rule your life? Has it overwhelmed you? Do you seek to find meaning in the midst of chaos? If this describes you, the insights presented in Chaos Rules?: Finding Meaning in Chaos, Insights from the Gospel of John can help. Using pivotal passages from the Gospel of John along with personal insights, prayers, poems, and inspirational writings, the book presents tools that Christ provides to cope with lifeas challenges and diminish personal chaos. Additionally, the author uses various Bible translations to clarify and enrich the readeras study. Chaos doesnat rule when Christ does Chaos Rules? is an inspirational, easy-to-read book written for the layperson by a layperson. The book evolved from the authoras struggle to find meaning when chaos dominated her life. As a lifelong Christian, the author has spent many hours reading and studying the Bible and other Christian literature. A retired professional and world traveler, she now resides with her two cats in Fort Collins, Colorado. She also writes Christian fiction, devotionals and poetry from her home.

William Wordsworth: Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wordsworth, William / Gonet, Stella / Gwynne, Haydn, PUBLISHER: HighBridge Audio, Born in , William Wordsworth was and remains Britain's most celebrated poet. This splendid anthology features poems from the Lyrical Ballads, his famous collection written in collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge; from The Prelude, the autobiographical work that explores the development of the man and the poet; and his personal and lyrical poems, including "I wandered lonely as a cloud" and "Composed upon Westminster Bridge". Includes poems in their entirety and unabridged excerpts.

Zombies! Evacuate the School!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holbrook, Sara / Sandstrom, Karen, PUBLISHER: Wordsong, A fun and quirky collection of school poems every kid will relate to. Celebrated performance poet Sara Holbrook's poems range from begging for a few more minutes' sleep to a "slam-dancing ride" on the big yellow bus, from the teacher who picks up signals with "antennae in her hair" to a full-on zombie invasion. Silly, serious, and everything in between, these poems show kids that poetry is not just for grown-ups Writing prompts and mini poetry lessons throughout introduce readers to many of the elements of poetry and invite kids to write poems of their own.

On the Imperial Highway: New and Selected Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cortez, Jayne, PUBLISHER: Hanging Loose Press, Poetry. African American Studies. Jayne Cortez is the author of eleven books of poetry and performer of her poems with music on nine recordings. Her voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic, dynamic innovations in lyricism, and visceral sound. Cortez has presented her work and ideas at universities, museums, and festivals around the world. "Cortez has been and continues to be an explorer, probing the valleys and chasms of human existence. No ravine is too perilous, no abyss too threatening for Jayne Cortez"--Maya Angelou. "If you haven't read Jayne Cortez, you're missing some of the best that life has to offer. A compellingly original voice of fire and freedom"--Franklin Rosemont. "Jayne Cortez's poems are filled with images that most of us are afraid to see"--Walter Mosley.

Publish Your Family History: Preserving Your Heritage in a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yates, Susan / Ioannou, Greg, PUBLISHER: Dundurn Group, Many people want to write a family history, but few ever take on the job of publishing one. If you've done the research, and you want to make a book from it, then "Publish Your Family History" is for you. It will tell you all the fundamentals of book production, together with the important details that distinguish a home-published book from a homemade one. You'll learn: how to get your manuscript ready for production; design ideas for the pages and the cover; methods of making pages with or without a computer and printing those pages quickly and inexpensively; and ideas on bindings that last and look great. Even if time is at a premium, you're not comfortable with computer technology, or the budget is tight, you'll learn how to publish a professional-looking family history of your own

Need Machine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Faulkner, Assistant Andrew, PUBLISHER: Coach House Books, "After reading Mr. Faulkner's incredible book, something happened. I began to feel bad for the person I was before reading his poems. The poet writes: 'I've placed dynamite around your heart and a bit / in your teeth. How bored you must have been / before you met me.' And he's right. It was so goddamn boring before we met him."--Matthew Dickman "Need Machine "clamors through the brain like an unruly marching band. Both caustic and thoughtful, these poems offer a topography of modern life writ large in twitchy, neon splendor, in a voice as sure as a surgeon and as trustworthy as a rumor. Andrew Faulkner co-curates The Emergency Response Unit, a chapbook press. This is his first book.

Can I Talk to You?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Linda, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, I am the mother of two boys, who are the joy of my life, Devin and Darius. My husband and I have been married for nearly 15 years, now. Our family resides in Hewitt, Texas, a community outside of Waco, Texas. I operate a homebase business (Royal Reflections) as a bridal consultant, event planner, and floral designer. I also work part-time at a local preschool. I credit God for the gift of writing poems. It was truly a talent undiscovered until January . I wanted to type something to my husband to express how I felt. Surprisingly, an expression of words came to life, dancing across the screen with every keystroke. It had creativity that was genuine, fresh, and captivating. Poetry is an art of expression with the ability to breathe life into words. Itas a unique and spirited connection between the writer, reader, and listener. Iave written poems on topics that everyone can relate to. I often write about my life experiences as a wife, Christian, and African-American. Although some of my poems are a little sassy and humorous, I try to penetrate a thought with straight talk. I hope you find my poetry entertaining, as well as inspiring, as I share my joy, pain, fear, sorrow and faith in God.

If You Ask Me Where I've Been

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taus, Roger, PUBLISHER: Igneus Press, Poetry. Latino/a Studies. the color is blue/ the head numb/ Coleman Hawkins/ mood indigo/ on the toca discos/ wouldn't you know-- J Blues. These poems are beautifully written. I particularly appreciate the rush and tension of the poems'-- Simon Perchik. Like small wire contraptions. Like Brancusi sculptures containing much pain and much wry humor. Nothing like them anywhere. Cheers and bravo -- Clemens Starck.

The Collected Poems of Robert Sward

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sward, Robert, PUBLISHER: Black Moss Press, Of Robert Sward work, Ram Dass says, "Old age is about harvesting whatever your life's work has been." Sward's life's work has been, and continues to be, poetry, and fifty years after his first publication, this is harvest time. From the thousand or so poems he has written since he began writing in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, these are the ones he has chosen to preserve. The collection also includes new poems that rounds off a sequence of poems for his father, "Rosicrucian in the Basement." Of Collected Poems, , Bruce Meyer writes, "Robert is the very essence of surprise and delight in poetry. He is a compassionate storyteller who looks at life through the sincerity and profundity of genuine wit, always rising above the ordinary, the mundane and the despairing. It is a joy to walk in the world of Sward's perceptions and to discover the wonder that inspires each poem."

Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Housden, Roger / Housden, Rodger, PUBLISHER: Harmony, The fourth volume in the popular series that began with "Ten Poems to Change Your Life," "Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime" focuses on what it means to be truly human. In it, Roger Housden offers us poems on life and death, happiness, seeing ourselves in relation to the world, and, of course, the ineffable--the things that really matter when the chips are down. He describes these passionate poems as "bread for the soul and fire for the spirit." The poets Housden has chosen are Billy Collins, Hayden Carruth, Dorianne Laux, James Wright, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Mary Oliver from the United States, D. H. Lawrence and John Keats from England, Rainer Maria Rilke from Germany, Fleur Adcock from New Zealand, and Seng-Ts'an from sixth-century China. And yes, that adds up to eleven, not ten. Housden decided to include a bonus poem for his faithful readers in this, the final volume of the series. As before, Housden's luminous essays provide an elegant and easy passage into the sometimes daunting world of poetry, enabling readers to feel that in him they have found a trusted guide and mentor.

Recession-Proof Your Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Lynelle, PUBLISHER: Wrightbooks, If you had the chance to recession-proof your life -- everything from your finances and career to your relationships -- wouldn't you take it? "Recession-Proof Your Life" will help you plan for those inevitable downturns, and give you the knowledge that you need to get through them. Packed with tips and real-life examples, this comprehensive 'how-to' guide offers practical measures you can take to prepare your career, finances, investments, relationships and business for a recession -- and to capitalise on the recovery. Inside you'll discover how to: bulletproof your job manage your career deal with stress at work and in your relationships prosper financially keep your business afloat. This inspiring book is essential reading for anyone seeking to survive -- and thrive in -- tough times. Acquista Ora

You Are More Than What You Weigh: Improve Your Self-Esteem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sward, Sharon / Patterson, Pat / Lightbourne Images, PUBLISHER: Wholesome Publishers, This, inspirational, upbeat book shows how women and men can learn to love themselves and improve their self-image, regardless of weight, size, or shape. The author directs readers to search internally for worth and personal identity, instead of turning to food and other people for satisfaction and comfort.

Three Divine Works

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maloney, Sharon, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, There are many simple treasures in life. Happiness is one of them and, in my opinion, is the ultimate goal for many people who seek after it. Three Divine Works is a book where you can discover what creates happy feelings and how to achieve this. The main themes are spirituality and inspirational thought. Both of these ideas bring about happiness in different ways. Having a spiritual goal can be helpful in finding peace or structure in your life. Believing in God, for example, can be a beneficial approach to coping with stress, or other issues that seem too complicated or confusing to handle by yourself. Looking for a spiritual solution might be the answer, and when a bad situation works out, happiness results. My poetry will leave you with a lasting impression and a happy note concerning your feelings and special desires that make life so interesting that you want to see more each day. The stars above and the rainbow after the rain has come are indeed a part of nature and the big scheme of things that inspire, delight, and capture your heart I have also written poems about my experiences while traveling, meeting people, and becoming a writer.

What Every Christian Needs to Know

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Laurie, Greg, PUBLISHER: Kerygma Publishing, You wouldn't climb a mountain or sail the Pacific without first checking out your equipment. Why? Because your very life will depend on how prepared you are to face the obstacles and challenges before you. It's the same with launching into the great adventure called the Christian life. It's the best and most exciting journey anyone could ever make, but no one said it would be easy You'll need a working knowledge of your guide book, the Bible, and your communication links wh heaven through prayer. You'll also want to grab every opportunity to invite others along on the road to heaven as you share your faith with wisdom and passion. Here's a book that will get you on the road and prepare you for the valleys - and mountaintips -- up ahead.

The Deeper Christian Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murray, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, God intends you to have all the blessings of His storehouse, including His free favor, peace in the storms of life, and the power of the Holy Spirit. As your Christian walk is transformed into the happy way of life that God intends for you, you will have the desires of your heart and come to know the joy of God's presence.

The Horticulture Gardener's Guides Design & Planting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIndoe, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Horticulture Books, Part of the successful Horticulture Gardener's Guide series, Successful Design and Planting offers endless possibilities to transform you garden. Whether you want to make your garden bigger or plan for year round appeal, this guide is packed with inspirational and affordable ideas and projects suitable for both new and long established gardens. You'll find: -Advice on complex landscaping -Tips for pruning and maintaining trees -Advice on plant varieties and soil type -Hundreds of plant photos to help with identification Whether you are starting a new garden or re-planning your current one, this book is an invaluable reference.

Poetry Slam: The Competitive Art of Performance Poetry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Glazner, Gary, PUBLISHER: Manic D Press, Poetry slams-the Olympics of poetry-have become a cultural phenomenon. This groundbreaking anthology documents 10 years of poetry slams, with 100 poems from national slam champions and a dozen essays on how to run a slam, winning strategies, tips for memorizing poems, and more.

Charles Simic: Selected Early Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simic, Charles, PUBLISHER: George Braziller, When this selection of Charles Simic's work first appeared, it was hailed as "easily the best volume of poetry published in .... Simic] is one of the wisest poets of his generation, and one of the best".* For this new edition of his selected poems, Simic has added twenty-eight poems and extensively revised others, making this the most complete collection available of his early work. In the spare, haunting vision of these poems, the familiar takes on a disturbing, often sinister, presence. A fork "resembles a bird's foot/Worn around the cannibal's neck" and a bird's chirp is "Like a match flickering / In a new grave". Life's horrors -- violence, hunger, poverty, illness -- lurk unnervingly in the background. And yet, despite the horror, a sense of wonder pervades these poems, transforming the ordinary world into a mysterious place of unknowable forces. Classic displays of the economy and grace of Simic's work, these poems occupy an established place in American poetry.

Reaching Out to the World: New and Selected Prose Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bly, Robert, PUBLISHER: White Pine Press (NY), "Joyous, inspired meditations that demonstrate Bly's talent for conveying in the simplest language the richness and complexity of the universe around us."--Library Journal Available for the first time, this significant volume collects over one hundred of Robert Bly's prose poems written over a period of five decades. It includes the bulk of several landmark out-of-print volumes as well as uncollected poems and new material. Bly has been one of the leading writers of the prose poem since the reemergence of the form in the s. Robert Bly is one of the leading poets of his generation.

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul More Stories to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Hansen, Mark Victor / Shimoff, Marci, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, She nurtured you from a helpless infant to a successful adult. She calmed your fears and dried your tears. She praised you when you needed encouragement and pushed you when you needed motivation. She was your nurse, your maid, your coach, your chauffeur, your teacher and your friend. She was there for you and loved you no matter what. She has the most rewarding, yet most difficult job in the world. She is your mother. This poignant collection of stories for and about the most important woman in our lives features chapters on Love, Becoming a Mother, Mothers and daughters, Miracles, Special Moments, Letting Go and more. It is a delightful anthology that will touch and warm the hearts of readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Approximations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sherburn-Zimmer, Peter, PUBLISHER: Beatitude Press, Poetry. These are poems that take your breath away. For depth of vision, passion of thought, and beauty of expression, Peter Sherburn-Zimmer has few equals and no superior. Acquista Ora

Hear Our Cries: Poems of Grief and Inspiration

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wiggins, June Keatts, PUBLISHER: Providence House Publishers, Through rhythmic and informal poems, June Keatts Wiggins expresses the grief of losing loved ones and the unwelcomed solitude found when searching for answers leads nowhere. Inspired by the tragic death of her son Tim, Hear Our Cries is an outreach to others who have suffered sorrow -- those left lonely by a child's death and those subjected to abuse. Narratives of her faith that God will one day help her understand her son's untimely death, these poems record her journey to peace.

Revamp Your Furniture: A Sourcebook of Ideas, Techniques,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wagstaff, Liz / Patterson, Debbie / Thurgood, Mark, PUBLISHER: Quadrille Publishing, For anyone looking for imaginative, eco-conscious solutions to home decoration comes Revamp Your Furniture by London-based interior designers Liz Wagstaff and Mark Thurgood. With easy-to-follow recipe-style instructions and helpful photographs, Revamp Your Furniture features 30 projects to help you exercise your creativity, save money and be more earth-friendly as you transform your old furniture into works of art, like the Monet-inspired Giverny chair. The book is divided into three sections: preparation, facelifts, and techniques and includes a fully illustrated directory of the techniques featured in the projects. "Our aim is to provide you with a bank of inspirational ideas and technical advice on how to achieve custom-built results easily and cheaply."

The Gift for All People: Thoughts on God's Great Grace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucado, Max, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, The Gift for All People is a celebration of God's gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the assurance of their salvation and will help non-Christians realize and embrace the gift of abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ. The concluding story, written especially for this book, urges readers to give their lives to Jesus Christ and shows them how to do so. This book will provide Christians with a unique, warm, and attractive presentation of the gospel to give to non-Christian family or friends. More than anything, God wants you to be with Him. The God who designed your world, the God who placed you on the planet, simply wants you home with Him. And to bring you home, He offers you a gift...the gift of eternal salvation. My prayer is that through the pages of this book you'll see his gift like you've never seen it. If you've already accepted it, you'll thank Him again. And if you've never accepted it, I pray that you will. For it's the gift of a lifetime. A gift for all people. "From the Hardcover edition."

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