This book is a collection of unpublished poetry, with additions of prose, haikus, ballads and more. It tackles subjects such as love, ones-sided romance, misery, life, coming of age, and even some aspects about life in the Middle East. It is the first book by an undergraduate English Literature student. The book presents many different types of poetry, including narrative and perspective poetry.
Myrtle Reed's classic novel is not simply a romantic story, but a celebration of life, love and the exquisiteness of music. The story involves a virtuoso violin player living in Lancaster, whose house is kept by his spinster sister. In a different neighborhood of town, an elderly lady who adopted and raised a young girl is surprised when her relatives- a widow and her son - arrive unannounced and wish to stay. The son, being musically talented, aspires to take up tutorage with the famous violinist of Lancaster. Thus begins an awkward situation that serves as a gauntlet for the passionate story which follows. Notably for a book of this genre, The Master's Violin contains many musings on the nature and value of family, music, parenthood, friendship and life. The reflective and thoughtful narration, along with the poignant descriptions of the master's performances, makes this a unique and memorable story. The author was among the most famous and appreciated novelists of her time. Unusually for a romance author, Reed also published a series of successful cookbooks. Though her fame declined in the years following her death in 1911 at the age of only 36, her books have maintained an appreciative audience into the 21st century.
The inspiration for the new film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Alice Walker’s iconic modern classic, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award A powerful cultural touchstone of modern literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia. Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance, and silence. Through a series of letters spanning twenty years, first from Celie to God, then the sisters to each other despite the unknown, the novel draws readers into its rich and memorable portrayals of Celie, Nettie, Shug Avery and Sofia and their experience. The Color Purple broke the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, narrating the lives of women through their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery. Deeply compassionate and beautifully imagined, Alice Walker's epic carries readers on a spirit-affirming journey toward redemption and love.
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Stickers are a traditional and basic form of scrapbook embellishment. But today's modern scrapbookers are looking at stickers in a whole new light. No longer are they satisfied with simplistic page adornment - they are now using stickers to create sophisticated, dramatic and spectacular effects on their pages. Mrs. Grossman's Creative Sticker Art for Scrapbooks inspires scrapbookers to look beyond the obvious to find the art in stickers, and then apply that art to the craft that they love. Mrs. Grossman's, a long-time leader in sticker art, brings her special expertise and artistic eye to this book, which is sure to be a winner with all sticker lovers.
This book takes readers on roller coaster rides through love and loss, death and life, disruptions and small perfect moments. The notes for these poems and short stories were taken in California during a year of record fires, destructive rains and blossoms of wildflowers that were visible from space. The author confronts the presence of death while she embarks on a journey of new beginnings. This collection shows us that when we connect with our own voice and the world around us we can master all the seasons of life.
The key elements to creating exciting scrapbooks are page borders, corner designs, and photo frames. Whether you are an experienced scrapbook enthusiast or just getting started, this book offers fantastic design ideas for enhancing your pages. With 40 complete page designs, step-by-step instructions, and free templates, Perfect Borders, Corners, and Frames for Scrapbooks offers beautiful and unique enhancements for your pages. You will be able to use these ideas and templates over and over for inspiration!
