We find 'passion' in each story-not only the passion of love, but also lust, infatuation, fury, and self-determination. In the first story, JULIANNA, we find the roots of "The Slum Trilogy" which launched the author into becoming a prize-winning novelist. In CARESSE, we learn how an artist is overtaken by lust who tragically ends up with more than what she wanted. In HOLDING HANDS we find that 'puppy love' or infatuation can be an experience as powerful as full-blown love. Here a Moslem-influenced teenager arrives in New York from Abekestan and is exposed to a one-on-one encounter with a boy for the first time in her life. In PURGE we meet Emily, a sixty-five-year-old woman who has lived a life of fury, but who ends up realizing that only the experience of love can bring happiness. Finally, in CHRISTMAS TEARS, we follow a six-year-old girl, Millie, who emerges from a life of parental abuse to the realization that she can develop her own personal inner strength.
Are you ready for a journey that will blow your mind and change the way you see the world? Look no further than A Random Potpourri! This book delves into a range of topics, from technology to health and nutrition, law and beyond. Each chapter is a mind-bending exploration of the world around us, filled with surprising insights and thought-provoking ideas that will unlock new layers of understanding and your potential for growth and change. A Random Potpourri isn’t just about the power of knowledge; it’s also about the power of you. It is a call to action, urging you to take the information within its pages and use it to make a difference in the world. It is a book about the human spirit and the power of the written word. The author’s personal story of overcoming adversity and finding his voice through writing is truly inspiring and will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to chase your dreams. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a policy maker, or just someone looking to make a positive impact, A Random Potpourri will give you the tools to make a real difference. A page-turner, this book is filled with fascinating facts, engaging anecdotes, and inspiring insights. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone looking for a great read, this book will leave you feeling enlightened and energized. So don’t wait! Pick up A Random Potpourri now, and embark on a journey that will change your life forever. You’ll be glad you did!
Potpourri is a collection of short stories around a bunch of character sketches and their situations. You will find everyday characters like the man who does the laundry and develops attachment to the household, an auto rickshaw driver who wants to give his best to his son, a sports teacher who is happy being in the background and a professor trying to instill interest in his class. A small town detective, a junior artist from films and a gossiping cook add spice to this collection. The story of a gymnast and the long life tale of a monk in the Himalayas add inspiration to the mix. Whoever the character, these are stories about them as individuals with hopes, emotions, and conflicts in their life. Ranging from hidden sensitive stories set in the everyday happenings in the life of everyday people to the emotions of the heart and expressions of love, Potpourri is a motley bunch of short and long stories written in simple language about simple people that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.
**Scented Elegance Transform Your Space with the Art of Potpourri** Step into the fragrant world of potpourri with "Scented Elegance," the ultimate eBook designed for those who yearn to imbue their living spaces with natural, delightful scents. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artisan, this book is your definitive guide to mastering the timeless craft of potpourri creation. **Discover The Timeless Allure** Journey through the rich history and science behind potpourri, uncovering how and why these aromatic blends have enchanted homes for centuries. Learn the various benefits that potpourri brings to any living space, from enhancing mood to complementing home decor. **Unlock the Essence of Each Component** Explore the myriad of ingredients that make up the perfect potpourri. From the vibrant petals of your favorite flowers to the zesty kick of citrus elements, and the warmth of herbs and spices, each chapter delves deep into the art of blending these components. Essential oils, with their aromatic complexity, are also spotlighted for their role in creating lasting fragrance profiles. **Craft Personalized Scents** "Scented Elegance" offers practical advice on selecting the right ingredients for every season, room, and occasion. With detailed DIY recipes, create bespoke blends designed specifically for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. Discover mixing techniques that will leave your potpourri lasting longer and smelling just right. **Aesthetic Meets Aroma** Enhance your home decor with potpourri blends tailored to various styles, whether you lean towards rustic charm, modern minimalism, vintage nostalgia, or bohemian flair. Impress guests with personalized potpourri gifts, beautifully packaged and perfect for any occasion—from weddings and baby showers to casual gatherings. **Sustainable and Safe** Learn sustainable harvesting practices and choose eco-friendly packaging options to minimize your environmental footprint. Plus, essential tips on avoiding allergens and ensuring the safety of pets around your creations. **Get Inspired** Dive into advanced techniques for scent layering and infusion. Delve into creative DIY potpourri projects like wreaths, candles, and ornaments. Join a community of enthusiasts and share your unique blends in the Reader's Potpourri Gallery. "Scented Elegance" is more than a guide; it's an invitation to embrace nature, get creative, and fill your home with the enchanting scents of handmade potpourri. Let this book be your trusted companion in transforming your space into a fragrant haven.
What is a word? I mean to that brain of ours, a sound distinctly different from tree branches in motion or those of leaves hanging down uncertain what to do next. We get simple instructions from tree noises except for getting out of the way should one of them collapse. Not much information was gathered after a life of staring up at trees in awe, not even a smile. The reason is obvious. We have to be told what a word is when struck on the ears for the first time, generally intended to identify some object that can bring danger or caring or usefulness. After that identification, its clear sailing. The word grows like the tree does, with additional information tacked on to get you to laugh or cry or shrug or wonder or turn away unconcerned. Unless the word is attached to other words, words lurking about that can be hooked up with ease. Something new will happen. The mind can become busy directing the body to cause something to come about. Something to come about comes in two sizes. The one size we know the best is an action to change what is around our body, directed by needs and wants. It is the second one coming about that has no outward change of body direction but does something special to the mind as to be carried around by that mind for a lifetime, if not longer. It is an amazing sense of ones feelings without motion to the body, rising out of words clustered together in certain ways that words can come together. This miracle of the human animal creates the feelings of a satisfaction never to be known to any other of the animals also fighting for survival. This sensation strikes deeply within oneself and is called by names we all recognize. There is poetry, prose, and plays to mention the few that bring me to a sense of emotion that otherwise would lie forever dormant in the rush through lifes practical requiring needs to keep oneself available for more gathering up of practical needs. My break with that cycle, as life permitted, is what is expressed, as best as I could, in this book as I wandered in and out of one act, plays, poems, and essays, all discoveries I had a chance to taste while the tasting was good.
The Modern Witch's Book of Spellcasting, Feasting, and Natural Healing From the author of Wicca Love Spells, this essential and fascinating resource provides everything the modern Witch needs to know to live the Wiccan lifestyle to its fullest and most wonderfully powerful. An essential resource for the Wiccan lifestyle, Candlelight Spells provides recipes, spells, and guides for herbs and candle crafting, as well as a "Lexicon of Witchcraft." The modern Witch will find recipes for the traditional sabbat feasts of the witch's year, including: Fertility Bread, Sabbat Cakes, and Samhain Cider For new moon gatherings, here are recipes for Madrake Wine, Nettle Ale, Acorn Cookies, and more. Practitioners of the Old Religion will also find detailed spells, counterspells, ceremonies, and rituals for maintaining every aspect of your Wiccan integrity. This is an indispensable guide for those truly interested in nurturing the Craft of the Wise.
The writer brings to bear virtually the experience of a lifetime to address three critical concerns: Common Sense and the Conspiracies, Covenant Echoes, and Amos Still Speaks! As for common sense, the problem is that it is so uncommon. The second topic considers the relevance of the covenant perspective for daily life. Along this line, it is said that the simplest form of covenant is the common meal. The ancient practice of hospitality expands on this notion. This text extends the subject further with a discussion of marriage, political foundations, voluntary associations, and paradigm shifts. The final topic examines the relevance of Amos for today. This is in keeping with the conviction that the more some things change, the more other matters remain constant. Then, too, if we fail to learn from the past, we are destined to repeat its tragic failures. While quite distinct, these three projects served to incite the reader to take scriptural teaching more seriously.
On the cover of Potpourri: Arbaugh, Bartholomew, and Engelhardt Family Lore/ is a photograph taken in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 22, 1932, including author William C. Arbaugh and his grandparents, Clara and William G. Arbaugh, with Nora Leone and Alonzo Harvey Arbaugh. In this volume celebrating the family history of the Arbaugh, Bartholomew, and Engelhardt families, Arbaugh captures times past. Fueled by the surprise discovery of a neatly tied bundle of letters, the family history revealed in them led to the preparation of this family memoir. Arbaugh's sisters, Nora Dorothy and Mary Margaret, were soon engrossed along with their brother in letters revealing the heartfelt views of their mother, Clara Engelhardt, and their grandmother. These letters described her interest in William G. Arbaugh, a young college friend she fancied. The letters chronicled the strong bond between Clara and William, eventually leading to their marriage upon completion of their education. These letters and the others they discovered served to deepen their respect for them and furthered their understanding of their idealism and strong faith. Potpourri shares family lore, ranging from Germany and the Caribbean to Indiana and Illinois with a broad reach from life on small-scale family farm prior to common use of electricity to the age of atomic energy.
This book brings together an amalgamation of exquisite writings. These writings have been carefully selected and brought together from different writers across location and have no restrictions on their style, format or language. The motto is to encourage expression of thoughts in any possible creative way. Through this effort Speakout want to boost creative thought process and writing, especially among writers who do not pursue writing as a profession. We want to tap this creativity among writers and bring them together. Our writing contributors include people from all the genres. They are students, working professionals and entrepreneurs. This contributes to the USP of this book. We have writers and creativity across sections. What should you look forward to, is the ride through this roller coaster in which the next thrill cannot be anticipated. This book will take you on an enthralling journey encompassing the varied emotions of life in its innovative projection by our writers. It gives us immense pleasure to present these articulate words in our very first edition and to envision such variety of imagination and expression on a single platform.
