Bøker av Marianne Brems

In Its Own Time is a collection of poems that looks at how time is a critical element in the alignment of factors that determine when and how events occur. Whether in an ICU unit, at the entrance to a swimming pool, in the muddle at a yard sale, or on the banks of a river bed, these poems examine the nuances of events that could easily go unnoticed.

Marianne Brems writes of many unsung offerings with the poet's eye for telling detail; the glory of dandelions reviled by gardeners but with myriad unexpected talents and uses, the hidden gifts of smaller shapes nestled among mountains "who speak through softer edges/and quieter voices/to reflective observers/no cameras in hand." You will find many unsung offerings in this perfectly titled book. Luckily for us, Brems plucks them up and sings them into being. These offerings we keep in our mind's eye; the journey of a leaf, the travels of a dandelion, the revealing of greater truths.-Lisa Meltzer Penn, author of Travelers Tales: Spain, Fabula Argentea and the novel The Siren DialoguesI adored this collection of elegant, witty, and insightful poems that sharpened my world view. By offering a wide range of observations on the world around her, Brems provides a deeper commentary for us as readers. Her defense of nature rings true as she asks us, in fact challenges us, to honor our living environment. Savor these gems!-Korie Pelka, author of the popular blog site, 3rd Act Gypsy

Sliver of Change is a debut collection of twenty-four poems by Marianne Brems. The collection revolves around the theme of transformations, small ones, big ones, frightening ones, peaceful ones that occur at every moment. Her vignettes of everyday life explore quirks of human nature as well as curious aspects of the physical world. Author Audrey Kalman says "These are pieces that appear quotidian but reveal deeper truths. You'll want to read them more than once to connect with the power and emotion lurking under their surfaces."

This book puts an end to the drudgery of merely counting laps by showing you how to create your own individual fitness program--and have fun doing it! Learn how to: Determine your own fitness level Choose an appropriate training program and build upon that program with a variety of innovative workouts Use a timing clock and interval training to increase your speed and endurance Use various training equipment, such as kick boards, hand paddles, and swimming fins to strengthen stroke technique Improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and flexibility Included for quick reference are tips for streamlining strokes, checklists for proper stroke execution, and a helpful glossary of training terms as well as a section on the joys and challenges of open water swimming. "I am constantly looking for new approaches which will do at least one of the following, and possibly all three: give me a change from normal routine make me a faster swimmer challenge me to work harder The Fit Swimmer addresses all these in an informative and entertaining way, making this book a valuable resource for all swimmers." -- James E. Counsilman Swimming Coach Indiana University Marianne Brems is a Masters swimmer, coach of the San Mateo Master Marlins, author of Swim for Fitness and 101 Favorite Workouts, and a regular columnist for Swim Swim magazine.