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Inspired by the stunning visual landscape and sea views from Christabel Lancing's family cottage in South Devon, Beside a Stranger is her debut poetry collection. It reflects her personal experiences of love and loss; of pain, longing, and joy, exploring some paradoxical aspects of isolation and connection. The poem Beside a Stranger originated from the 9/11 tragedy and its anniversaries-a reminder and insight into the emotions of those who died alongside people they'd never met. It is a spirit-driven memory, mirroring events and narrating, in parallel themes, the love for someone you have never met. This is an emotive, sometimes metaphorical insight into human feelings and reactions. It resonates deeply and is, at times, unable to be read without a catch in the throat. Beside a Stranger takes readers on a journey of emotional and natural description, relating intimately to the individual. Each poem builds upon the next to create a tumultuous, compelling, and restorative narrative.

This books brings new critical perspectives to bear on classic texts, asks challenging new questions about the relations among science, politics, and literary writing, probes emerging genres like the diary and the comedy of manners, and re-reads the great literature of the age.

'A national treasure' NEIL GAIMAN'I salute him with the most heartfelt respect and admiration' PHILIP PULLMAN'One of Britain's greatest writers' FINANCIAL TIMES

A remarkable autobiography of Alice Rothchild's journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicineA remarkable autobiography-written entirely in free verse-of Alice Rothchild's journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine. As a child who came of age in the turbulent 1960s, she was compelled to create a path in the often outrageous, male-dominated medical field, repeatedly finding herself to be a first: accepted into an ob-gyn residency, opening an all-woman practice, working with midwives, challenging the status quo, shaped by her early involvement with Our Bodies Ourselves. Rothchild's poems are steeped in the often-shocking history of medicine and the conflicted sexual politics of the second half of the twentieth century.

Readers are invited on a profound journey that grapples with the pivotal themes defining our era. Diving deep into history, religion, the intricacies of the human psyche, and even the paranormal, this collection also surfaces for breath with lighter, contemporary pieces. Meant to be absorbed as an entire tapestry, the poems collectively capture the unique zeitgeist and shifting paradigms of our times. For those who dare to question, to reflect, and to understand, this anthology offers a panoramic view of the thoughts and emotions shaping the dawn of the 21st century.

The Spirit of the Earth A creative journey into the soul of mother nature. Humanity is 'part-of' and not 'apart from' Nature and the Earth. We rely on her for everything that we stand for, which is why it's so important to look after her. This book is a restorative journey, expressed in photographs and creative words. It conveys the process of regaining our true nature by reconnecting with Mother Nature. There are four processes, in which I have travelled the journey from the beginning, and which can be a guide for others to emulate... Reflection, Reconnection, Strength and Growth, and, finally, Change and Transition. The Creative Spirit is the bridge to becoming connected to the Spirit of the Earth once more. And when we have reconnected to Mother Nature, then we are able to heal our inner nature and fulfil our true purpose.

Introducing Oh, My Beautiful Rose, a captivating collection of poetry that invites you into a world adorned with flowers, love, and life's essence. As you delve into its pages, close your eyes, and envision a universe teeming with resplendent roses. Feel the soft petals against your fingertips, inhale their intoxicating fragrance, and immerse yourself in their contemplations. Within these verses lies a journey, a profound exploration of the enigmatic rose. Uncover the secrets hidden within its crimson hues, where loveliness intertwines with thorns, and shades of complexity reveal themselves. Like the rose, the poems embrace a myriad of emotions, evoking questions, worries, and profound depths of feeling. Allow the allure of this book to envelop you, as the cover rose unfolds its petals, mirroring the enchantment found within. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of wisdom, a symphony of insight, and an abundance of inspiration waiting to be discovered.

With Catharse-is, Steven Ogg has created an Ogg-mented reality of many cathartic moments we experience in life. In sharing these, Ogg believes it can help us feel less alone and begin the healing process as it did for him throughout this journey. Marcel Proust wrote that, "ideas come to us as the successors to griefs, and griefs, at the moment when they change into ideas, lose some part of their power to injure the heart". Ogg hopes that this book provides the opportunity to support us all in moving forward with hope and a little less pain in our hearts. Read aloud for further enjoyment.

Marks the arrival of a major talent in Scottish poetry.

This book is a reflection of the moments of love, good and bad relationship, heartfelt thoughts, emotions and essence that captures the life of one man.I have poured out my heart in hope that the reader will realise the depths one can feel and be still full of love.

A powerful retelling and continuation of Kahlil Gilbran's The Prophet, this book of prose poetry examines life's deeper meaning and spirituality with the Divine Feminine as a guide.

Written in prose sonnets, The Mad Poet of London details the abusive and violent life of Kram Skyal who vows revenge on the individuals who caused his illness.

"Empathy of Love" is a captivating collection of poems that explores the multifaceted nature of love. With eloquent prose and raw emotion, the author delves into the myriad experiences of love, from the exhilarating joy of new beginnings to the heart-wrenching pain of farewells. In these verses, love is painted in all its forms: the profound bond between parent and child, the cherished friendships that light up our lives, the passionate and enduring connection with a life partner, and even the fleeting encounters with strangers that leave an indelible mark.However, this collection doesn't shy away from the darker side of love, revealing the toxic relationships that masquerade as affection, leaving scars that cut deep. "Empathy of Love" takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of love, offering an intimate glimpse into the complexities of the heart.

"Secrets We Don't Keep" is a raw and introspective exploration of the relentless pursuit of societal ideals like beauty and perfection, and the toll it takes on one's mental and emotional well-being. Through poignant prose, the author delves into the complex emotions of longing, self-doubt, and the haunting echoes of past relationships. As the narrator grapples with their inner struggles and insecurities, they navigate a turbulent journey toward self-acceptance and understanding. This collection of thoughts and reflections offers a poignant glimpse into the human experience, where vulnerability and resilience coexist in a quest for meaning and self-discovery.

Among the most celebrated American poets of the past half century, Adrienne Rich was the recipient of awards ranging from the Bollingen Prize, to the National Book Award, to the Lannan Lifetime Achievement Award. In Understanding Adrienne Rich, Jeannette E. Riley assesses the full scope of Rich's long career from 1957 to her death in 2012 through a chronological exploration of her poetry and prose. Beginning with Rich's first two formally traditional collections, published in the late 1950s, then moving to the increasingly radical collections of the 1960s and 1970s, Riley details the evolution of Rich's feminist poetics as she investigated issues of identity, sexuality, gender, the desire to reclaim women's history, the dream of a common language, and a separate community for women.Riley then tracks how Rich's writing shifted outward from the 1980s and 1990s to the end of her career as she evaluated her own life and place within her society. Rich examined her country's history as well, asking readers to consider what responsibility each person has-individually and communally-for changing the conditions under which we live. This book documents Rich's developing charge that poetry carries the ability to create social change and engage people in the democratic process.Throughout, Understanding Adrienne Rich interweaves explications of Rich's poetry with her prose, offering a close look at the development of the author's voice from formalist poet, to feminist visionary, to citizen poet. In doing so, this volume provides a survey of Rich's career and her impact on American literature and politics.

Bringing together concerns in border studies, the environmental humanities and Scottish literary studies, this book examines the relationship between borders and the environment in Scottish literature from the nineteenth-century to the present. Developing an innovative methodology that approaches Scotland from an interdisciplinary perspective, this book puts key debates in Scottish studies, literary theory, critical border studies and the environmental humanities into dialogue to highlight the critical intervention that Scottish literature can make in current theoretical discussions about borders and the environment.Examining a range of literary texts from the nineteenth century to the present day, Scottish Literature, Borders and the Environmental Imagination proposes that the creative possibilities of literature allow Scottish literary works to unpack key issues relating to borders and environmental concerns. It includes analyses of works by Walter Scott, Jules Verne, Nan Shepherd, Willa Muir, John Buchan, Alasdair Gray, Sarah Moss and offers a combination of theoretical discussions and in-depth case studies to show how writers reconfigure borders in connection with the Scottish environment.

This book explores J. R. R. Tolkien's unique and warm relationship to the Kalevala, a poem usually hailed as the Finnish and Karelian national epic, combiled, edited and partly revisioned from older folk poetry by Finnish scholar Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century.

Dyma gyfrol unigol gyntaf y bardd a chantores Casi Wyn. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Dyma gyfrol unigol gyntaf y bardd gweithgar Aron Pritchard. Mae Egin yn llawn barddoniaeth bersonol ac yn rhychwantu'r pum mlynedd ddiwethaf. Mae yma amrywiaeth o gerddi, o'r dwys i'r digri, ac mae egin gobaith yn treiddio drwy'r cyfan. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Uplifting debut poetry collection about the difficulties and small joys of unexpectedly finding yourself living with a life-changing illness, and how poetry contributed to the author's recovery. The bibliography acts as a resources section for Long Covid. In 'notes on recovery', the author talks about the interventions that improved her health.