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Staring Through My Eyes is a collection of poems written by an introvert who has a keen and quiet awareness of her surroundings, from the mountainous geography of Pennsylvania, to the urban Mid-West, to the ever evolving landscapes of culture and gender. A kaleidoscope of personal and cultural observation, enjoy these poems "straight down the spine of afternoon.

Born of the author's roots in rural West Virginia, Inside the Horse's Eye offers a keen observation of the significant within the small. Clean and concise, Kisner's poems demonstrate a sensitivity that will resonate with readers.

Katherine of Aragon and King Henry VIII were the "Kate and Will" of England in the 16th century. Young, royal and beautiful they commanded the attention of all of Europe. All they needed to do to extend their reign was to produce a male heir. In Katherine of Aragon, Alice-Catherine Jennings imagines the life and heartbreak of Katherine through a collection of poems inspired by the texts of other poets and writers.

Erin Fristad survived 15 years commercial fishing in Alaska. She went to sea for months at a time living in tight quarters with men she was neither related to nor intimate with. She fended off drunks, heard the confession of many an infidel, and rode the waves of passion like a highliner. She fell asleep to sounds of humpback whales, bathed in hotsprings under the Northern Lights, and saw men reduced to tears by their drive to make living on a...

After the Creek is a debut collection of poems that examines place, whether that be city, home, garden, or grave. McClintock employs varieties of tone and voice to interrogate the everyday.

I don't think anyone has any business writing poetry unless they have the ability to see the world in an entirely new way. Lucy Tiven has this, and then some. (Plus she's really funny.)" ~ Juliet Escoria *** "Lucy Tiven's enticingly schizophrenic Dysplasia fjords the uncanny valley between eBay and the author's cervix like a friend you wish would never age. "I'm sorry / I spilled soup on your keyboard, " she admits, but goddamn if it's not by...

In a world full of discord and disharmony, everyone agrees that music basically rocks. But few of us know the why, the how or the what of music: why certain songs sound inherently sad, how singers and musicians find a harmony or improvise in a jam session, or the mathematical patterns that determine everything from the spacing of piano keys to the thickness of guitar strings. Thinking Musically is the book that shows you how music "works, " wi...

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The Louisville Rescue Mission, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the nation, has 135-year roots that begin with the most unlikely of missionaries. It was constituted as an interdenominational ministry by former riverboat gambler Steve P. Holcombe. His conversion to Christianity led him to transform the spiritual and social landscape of his city. Now a Southern Baptist benevolence ministry, the Louisville Rescue Mission's perseveran...

Kate Dumont is an achiever, completely focused on her future. Playing the role of brilliant pre-med student doesn't leave her much time for anything else. But is she working towards the future she wants, or the future her elitist parents have planned out for her? Jay Spencer grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. He's made some mistakes, and one in particular will follow him around for the rest of his life. He spends most of his days keeping...

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In this first collection of her poetry, Laurie Elizabeth Lambert includes several "mother poems" and explorations of nature. Here you will also find pieces that nudge us to remember what it is like to begin again, as our lives change with the passage of time. As mother, daughter, friend, and scientist, Lambert's heartfelt response to the world is spilled on every page.

The poems found within Stepping Back capture both intimate and vivid images of nature. They are also poignant glimpses of Barbara's journey in life.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui Down in adoration falling, Lo! The Sacred Host we hail These words, written by the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, have inspired millions over the past seven centuries. St. Thomas's devotion to the Eucharist was profound. His brother Dominicans recalled that he would spend long hours kneeling before the tabernacle. When he faced a particularly difficult problem, he would lean against the tabernacle...

Chatty Cat, the funny, sulky and occasionallywise rescue cat is back for the third time, and has lots to say for herself!She is very well settled in her new home and hastrained her she-hooman, Jade, to provide nearlyeverything she needs. Jade still has a few badhabits, though, which Chatty needs to sort out.In this third Chatty Cat book, you will findout how she makes new friends, goes on freshadventures and discovers more about thefascinating...

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Diana Barnett's Landing That Professional Job: A Career Guide for College Students is short and to the point because it has one simple goal: to help you get a job. In eleven quick sections, you'll be introduced to the need-to-know aspects of job hunting: Creating a killer resume Adding polish with a cover letter Capitalizing on social media Discovering the right job openings Dominating the interview In addition, each section ends with a Big Id...

Life is a Gift, unwrap it and smell it, cherish it and hold it, taste it and make the most of it.

I was born in the 70's to Norman and Margarette at a time when drugs, violence was at its peak. While growing up, I was actually under weight... but also very active. It got to the point that I had to be prescribed Flintstones vitamins with hopes of gaining weight. At the age of (5), I could do 100 pushups a clip. I would do them on command by family members. At the age of ten, I started to abuse the vitamins to the point that my hunger was ou...

This book contains poems written during late 2015 through mid-2016. Like my previous five books, the title includes the word "heart". I chose this word because it serves our minds as a filtering device which is capable of purifying our thoughts. With our gift of free choice we can learn to employ our heart to cleanse and focus our thoughts constructively while adding a large dose of love and mutual respect.From a spiritual viewpoint the mind d...