Enduring Freedom
Enduring Freedom

Author: Ryan Gearing

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2011-11-07

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1908487178

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This brand new anthology has been compiled to commemorate 10 years in Afghanistan. Announced in November 2010, contributions for a book of war poems were sought, and aided by appeals in the media, including BFBS Radio, the Army Families Federation and the charity Combat Stress, to name but a few; poems came from serving personnel of all ranks, veterans, families and friends. These poems all have one thing in common: they speak from and with the very soul of our Armed Forces of which we are so proud. With an introduction by Sir Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999-2009 and foreword by the former Head of the TA (Territorial Army), His Grace, The Duke of Westminster, this high-profile anthology is sure to stimulate poetry enthusiasts and those with an interest in supporting HM Forces personnel. The book contains a large proportion of new poetry inspired by events and operations relating to Afghanistan, written by both previously unpublished, and established poets who have found this book a suitable and timely vehicle for their powerful prose and poetry. One of the most powerful entries is from a schoolgirl, whose Wootton Bassett inspired poem is sure to stir the emotions. £2 from each book supports Combat Stress.

RISING TO MEET OUR TRANSFORMATION
RISING TO MEET OUR TRANSFORMATION

Author: William E Leahy

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 149072091X

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Rising To Meet Our Transformation began as a few thoughts that mushroomed into many ideas that were in my poetic brain flow for quite awhile. Thus I began putting these thoughts into a wide array of poems on paper. Some of these poetic ideas the reader may closely relate to; yet other poetic words may still be more personal and private. As I wrote I allowed the flow of words and ideas to make their impact; then I changed and rearranged where the order and actual word composition required a better flow. Transformation was the key ingredient of this book and in many instances it will be just that. Nonetheless there are poetic thoughts that relate to a different type of change which may not be totally transforming, but at the same time be identifiable. My hope is that there will be a adequate array of poems that would spark the audience. Transformation requires a radical change in our thinking which translates into our personal life and living. Often we change to survive or become enamoured with a new idea that fills our void' so we change while our surroundings remain somewhat intact. Yet in real time our environment will recreate itself so we will eventually be transformed into a new age so let us begin! Bill Leahy December 2013

Tomorrow It Will All Run Backwards
Tomorrow It Will All Run Backwards

Author: Michael Brett

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9781549970375

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Tomorrow It Will All Run Backwards is a collection of war poetry that, in the words of Mario Petrucci, the Imperial War Museum's Poet-In-Residence, is "direct, point-blank. Brett is concerned with parachuting us into seeing what he, with consistently unsentimental eyes, has seen." Rich with allusions to literature and culture, the poems remind the reader that even education and civil society can do nothing to change the horrific nature of war itself. Through this book, Brett focuses the attention of the reader onto the implications of war. The imagery is often striking and the commentary subtle, tending to convey a world of twisted values, a world striking or even beautiful in its cruelty and insensitivity to everyone -civilians or soldiers- who become just part of the technology of war.

Theo Newton
Theo Newton

Author: Mark P. Smith

Publisher: Mark P. Smith

Published: 2024-07-19

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13:

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The evolution of the Human Race is a mystery. How did we evolve to be ’us’ Was it ‘Creation’? Or Was it ‘Evolution’? And how did Homo sapiens come to be the dominant hominid? What if the human narrative has been wrongly written? The story follows the Newtons. A seemingly normal, British family, living in London, England. However, life for the Newtons takes a devastating and mysterious turn. While pregnant with Theo, Isabella Newton has an unexpected encounter. With no memory of the event, the only evidence a small cut and strange blood results, leaving doctors baffled and setting into motion unexplained events which seemingly follow Theo as he grows. Theo Newton is inquisitive as a child, soaking up knowledge, questioning everything and developing into an exceptional student with interests in Archaeology and Paleoanthropology, specifically 'Hunter-Gatherers' who feature in his vivid dreams. A gifted Decathlete, determined and dedicated, achieves the greatest rewards for his effort. But as an unknown athlete, he is hounded by the media who demand answers. Tormented by a past that he was not aware of, but for the occasional vivid dream and memories that he is certain are not his, together he and his father Theodore seek out answers to explain what is happening to him. But after a series of encounters and an off-world experience, all is revealed. It has implications for all mankind. Theo Newton is no ordinary human, he is ‘The One’. This the first gripping novel of the ‘Theo Newton’ Serial, is full of mystery, science and fantasy. It questions our beliefs and that of society. Taking us on a journey to the stars.

The Norman Blake Anthology
The Norman Blake Anthology

Author: Norman Blake

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-24

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1609742222

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Flatpicking Guitar Magazine declares Norman Blake a legend, and includes him in the first name club on the Internet flatpicking news list. the Norman Blake Anthology offers complete lyrics and melody lines to 40 original songs, written and notated just as Norman sings them. Often, the vocal version is followed by a second flatpicking solo edition in notation and tablature including introductions and solos within a given tune- all authorized by Norman himself! 200 pages, illustrated with photos from a distinguished 30-year career. Intermediate in difficulty.

Dear Bess
Dear Bess

Author: Harry S. Truman

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 9780826212030

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This correspondence, which encompasses Truman's courtship of his wife, his service in the senate, his presidency, and after, reveals not only the character of Truman's mind but also a shrewd observer's view of American politics.

Around the World in Eighty Days. Junior Deluxe Edition
Around the World in Eighty Days. Junior Deluxe Edition

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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In Jules Verne's classic novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure following the daring Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in record time. Verne's iconic work exemplifies the genre of adventure literature and showcases the author's meticulous attention to detail in crafting a riveting plot filled with unexpected twists and turns. The Junior Deluxe Edition offers younger readers an accessible introduction to Verne's timeless tale, making it a perfect choice for young adventurers keen on exploring the world through literature. Verne's engaging narrative style and vivid descriptions of the exotic locales visited by Fogg and his companions will captivate readers of all ages. With its mix of action, suspense, and humor, Around the World in Eighty Days remains a must-read for those with a thirst for adventure and a love of great storytelling.

Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-05-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1416561579

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After making an audacious wager, the wealthy and eccentric Phileas Fogg attempts a seemingly impossible feat—to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Upon making a bet with his colleagues at the Reform Club, the otherwise mechanically predictable Phileas Fogg sets off on a race to travel around the world in no more than eighty days. With £20,000 on the line, every hour is crucial. Accompanied by his emotional French manservant, Passepartout, Fogg travels east from London, making stops in Suez, Bombay, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and New York, traveling by rail, steamship, elephant, sailboat, and sledge. The two are followed all the while by Detective Fix of the London Police, who is convinced that Fogg is the man suspected in a robbery of the Bank of England that occurred shortly before the start of this curious journey. The wild adventures of Phileas Fogg and Passepartout as they race across continents and oceans have entertained readers since the book's first publication in 1873. This edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information -A chronology of the author's life and work -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context -An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

The Letters of T.S. Eliot
The Letters of T.S. Eliot

Author: T. S. Eliot

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13: 0300188897

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In the period covered by this richly detailed collection, T. S. Eliot was to set a new course for his life and work. The demands of his professional life as writer and editor became more complex and exacting. The celebrated but financially-pressed periodical he had been editing since 1922—The Criterion: A Literary Review—switched between being a quarterly and a monthly; in addition to writing numerous essays and editorials, lectures, reviews, introductions and prefaces, his letters show Eliot involving himself wholeheartedly in the business of his new career as a publisher. This correspondence with friends and mentors vividly documents all the stages of Eliot’s personal and artistic transformation during these crucial years, the continuing anxieties of his private life, and the forging of his public reputation.