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When Anthony C. West's first collection, River's End and Other Stories, appeared, the reviewer in the Oxford Mail (August 11, 1960) described reading it as "quite an experience. Like a kick in the guts from a jack-booted leprechaun." The image is apt. West powerfully united violence, decay, and corruption with natural, fanciful, poetic, and spiritual beauty. The combination is the complex, contradictory texture of life itself, of course, and West had a genius for making the reader see and feel it. Through the senses, he reached for the head and the heart. Like his literary countrymen Bernard Shaw, W. B. Yeats, and Sean O'Casey, West offered a complete world view. Parts of that view were esoterically Christian; all of it was socially munificent, and most of it was ahead of its time in being ecologically responsible. Receiving highest praise, his work was in print for fifty consecutive years: The Native Moment, Rebel to Judgment, The Ferret Fancier, As Towns with Fire, miscellaneous poems, essays, and a dozen or more short stories. For recent decades, however, it has seen neglect. Attempting to repair this loss, Eyler explores West's critical reception, his auto-fictive method, and other mysteries about his writing life. She has discovered among his papers other novels, promised but never published, and she brings to light his surprisingly feminist magnum opus, The Lady Actaeon, which occupied him over six decades.West's remarkable life (1910-1988) became the material for his ever-developing art: his childhood spent between big house and peasant fields in Down and Cavan, his hobo years in the United States during the Great Depression, his Royal Air Force Pathfinder navigating in the bombing of Germany, his experiments in communal farming, his role as father of eleven children, and his own spiritual development. This narrative he steadily mined for his separate but cohering fictions. Through the fiction-especially through Actaeon-and through his letters and interviews, Eyler investigates the special proximity of West's life to his fiction and finds a way to let the writer tell his own amazing story of fidelity to his art.

Convicted of witchcraft and sentenced to hang, Tempest Winslowe is swept from the gallows by Captain Garrett D'Arcy. Aboard the Wind Rover, Tempest forges new friendships and wins the admiration of the crew as first a pirate attack, and then a storm at sea test her mettle. But her most troublesome challenge lies in the containment of the impassioned fire that simmers just below the surface of her carefully controlled demeanor as she is thrown into close daily contact with her entirely too charming savior. Endorsement"A willful heroine cornered by a relentless foe and a dashing sea captain tormented by his past cast their lots against the tides of a history dark with treachery, storm-filled canvas, and hanging rope. A compelling read cover to cover." Michael DonnellyAuthor of False Harbor and Awakening Curry Buckle

With the Royalist defeat at Worcester in 1651, Adler Hayward, fearing prison more than death, flees England. Heartbroken at leaving his home and family, he finds solace in the eyes of Glynneth, the wife of Etienne Fortier. The Fortiers and their family, including Etienne's father, brother and his brother's wife, and Etienne's and Glynneth's two children, are bound for New Netherland not only to build a new family fortune but in the hope, the climate will help Etienne who suffers from consumption. Adler and his friend, Latimer Draye, decide to join them and seek their own destinies in the new world.Though Adler loves Glynneth more than life itself, he is devoted to her husband, and he and Draye are protective of the Fortier family. To earn their living, Adler and Draye become woodsmen, trading with the Mohawks and sharing several near-death adventures.Despite her deep love for Etienne, Glynneth recognizes the attraction she feels for Adler. With her husband's death, she must decide where her future lies, but before she can make any decision, she must fight for her life as an assailant abducts her and carries her into the hinterland. Calling on the wilderness skills Adler taught her, she escapes and is reunited with Adler. Now she must decide what will be her destiny.

Journey through the bustling wilds of Delhi, the pastoral road to Agra, and experience the sweeping spiritual beauty of Kathmandu in Christopher Ochs's debut book, Into the East.This three-part travel narrative spans three different visits: the first two to Delhi, India and the third a more in-depth experience as an honourary citizen in Delhi with a side journey to Kathmandu, Nepal.Christopher Ochs offers readers a look into the daily life, people, and traditions of these places from a Westerner's eye. With a sense of journalistic curiosity, Into the East details both the realism and wonders of each destination.

The Rainbow Watchers is a novel of spiritual fiction based on a true NDE (near-death-experience). It is the story of Elizabeth Welles, a young woman who is unable to cope with depression and despair after the untimely death of her husband. After a suicide attempt, when she is clinically dead, she encounters two luminous archangels, Sandalphon and Metatron, who usher her into the crystalline rainbow realms where every color plays a part in her healing and the choices she faces. Her transformation and exercise of free will fascinate and challenge the traditional beliefs of the clergy, friends, and family. For all who have ever dwelled in darkness, this book is a story of inspiration, depth, and miracles that await us on both sides of the veil.

"My Words are offered wholly and earnestly to anyone who has been treated in a harmful, hurtful way in the hope that you, too, can realize your value and find your voice."Mary Lou Moran is presenting a collection of photos and lyrics that will move your heart. "This collection of poems written by a domestic violence survivor is heartfelt and touching. Even if you've never experienced relationship abuse yourself, her writing will make you feel the emotions she felt."

This book POTLUCK OF SHORT STORIES would be perfect to take on a trip or to the beach. It is full of stories that are of several genres and all of them entertaining. You will help solve the mystery in "It Was Just A Misunderstanding" and maybe shed a tear when you read "New Beginnings", or smile when you read "Wet Dogs". The poetry rhymes and the memories are real. As was stated, a good book to take on a trip or for a busy person that snatches time to read.

In everyone's life, there is a moment...a time...a decision you make or fail to make that changes the entire direction of your life. And today you see it as a pattern repeating itself over and over like a broken record. For me, it happened about thirty years ago when I was seven going on eight. Little did I know that it actually began long before I was born. A similar moment in time... a decision made that would define one legacy, and become the postscript for another. Through the eyes of a child... from one generation to the next... what path do we take?The grave was smaller than I remembered. I should have expected that. Memories don't seem to adjust proportionately with age. While remembering, I'm always seven going on eight.TO: Detective Ron Steele, Cloverdale Police Dept, 112 Broad St. Cloverdale, CA 94525RE: Our Discussion of Found ManuscriptDear Detective Steele,As we discussed enclosed is the manuscript recovered during our home remodel. Again, the workers said it was inside the wall behind a patch in the lath and plaster. The pages were not numbered. I numbered them in red ink before I realized what I was reading (sorry).I don't know if it has any value, but after you've completed your investigation, if the manuscript is not considered evidence I would like to have it returned.As always, I'm available to answer any questions you may have.Sincerely,Jennifer Haley

His breaths ran rapid, his heart raced; his hands shook… reliving the events of the afternoon. Rejection is a terrible thing; it can drive you to become a version of yourself that you never knew existed… to taking actions you never would have imagined.When faced with life's harsh realities… with, what feels to be, a fate worse than death… how do you manage? How do you cope? Or do you?

This book features original work written by teens and compiled by 8th-grade teacher Josh Morton. These stories are driven by a variety of topics, which range from dysfunctional upbringing, individuality, poverty, death, faith, divorce and absentia, negative influences, insecurity, and self-image.

Slaughter County; the name conjures up all sorts of disturbing images. In reality, nothing noteworthy ever happens in this quiet hamlet not if youre a homicide detective anyway.Not until that fateful autumn evening ...The midnight sky was pitch-black, save for a sliver of a crescent moon overhead. Off in the distance emanated the lights of the city, oblivious to the darkness of this deed.A face suddenly appeared upon the reflection of the glass as the flame was lit it was the face of vengeance the face of evil.A phone call was made just as the match ignited its means to an end. A groggy, barely audible Hello reverberated through the phone.Click and the phone met its fate in the fledgling fire.As the inferno began to spread a single act remained ...

Migratory Moment by Marnie Holt Swenson is a hybrid book of poetry, dialogue, and paintings that examines an anguished speaker's view of her origins through memories.Vernacular and fractured lines sift truth from fiction, creating a moving, erratic portrait of fragility and loss that spirals into "a puzzle I cannot solve." Whether the titular moment refers to the speaker's sense of time on earth, the desire for light from a destabilized world, or an implosion that results in being remade, this is a work of sustained, raw intensity. Survival becomes art.The book navigates between the story of a woman who believes herself to have been an unwanted birth, "a thing of despair"; the confusion of family relationships; a father's suicide; and questions from a therapist. As the speaker confronts her own past, spiritual ambivalence and childhood scenes weave together in a dark pastiche.A series of oil paintings reveal the story in an oblique way.Karen Rigby, Foreword Reviews

When a fishing trawler out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean hauls in its largest load in weeks, the crew is ill-prepared for the unveiling of their catch an automobile painted-up like a military jet, with a body inside wearing a U.S. NAVY flight suit. The circumstances surrounding the scene are almost too much to comprehend how is such a scenario possible? Investigators have their theory, but even they could not foresee the overriding mystery behind this crime ties to an event that occurred on the Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE over 30 years prior; and they are not coincidental.

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CHAIR. Recalibrate your work/life balance through the meditative process and mindful practice of making the objects in your life by hand. Make with your hands in the ways that humans have for millennia. Ancient humans made to survive. Reduce stress and banish anxiety when you return to a forgotten part of being a human on this planet by making your things with your hands. Modern humans make to thrive.Randy Gafner's mindful journey of making a museum-worthy chair becomes an allegory for self-exploration and restoration, paving a path from curiosity to accomplishment. His mindful, creative consideration of change, courage, acceptance, choice-making and belief through the process of completing this chair encourages you to consider your own personal hand made efforts.Make it your way!

This is a story about one familys journey with an autistic family member, Steven; as told by his mother. It is also Stevens story from birth to the present as a man in his early 40s.It is an engaging and emotional story. At the same time, it is an honest portrayal of what it is like to live with autism on a daily basis.Cindy Rasmussen wrote this story for her children to help them understand what happened in their family when they were growing up, from the perspective of a Mom. Her eldest son, Mark, was only 19 months old when her autistic son, Steven, was born and only 2 1/2 when the first serious problems began. Steven was six years old when Geoffrey was born. So although they were there for most of the journey, they have little memory or understanding of the most difficult years for their family. It is her hope that as adults they can read her account and gain a deeper insight and understanding into things that took place in their childhoods and that this knowledge might help them as they go forward in their own lives.Cindy says: If you are the parent of an autistic child, I also want to share our story with you so that you know that you are not alone. Your journey will be different than ours because every child is an individual and every family is unique. Our story does not have a ';happily ever after' ending, but it is a story of hope and encouragement. We have found no perfect solutions, and we made many mistakes along the way, but we have found ways to overcome the obstacles and to find joy and fulfillment in knowing and loving our autistic child. It is my hope that our story will encourage you to also find a rewarding journey in life.For all who read this Cindy would like to leave the message that autism is not just a scary label, it has a face and a personality. She wants you to meet Steven, to get to know him as she and her family do and to learn why they love him and why he brings such joy to their lives and the lives of others. There are many ';Stevens' out there, they are not all alike, but by knowing Steven through this story, Cindy hopes to help readers have a greater understanding and acceptance of others like him.

This is the updated 2017-18 Indian Country Style Guide for editors, writers, and journalists, with a guide to definitions and proper uses and briefings on American Indian law and news-gathering in Indian Country. A valuable resource for anyone writing about Indigenous America, and patterned after the AP Stylebook for familiarity and ease of use.Fully reviewed guide containing: More than 100 entries Briefing on American Indian Law Briefing on News-gathering in Indian Country Directory of indigenous nations and leaders in Washington State Directory of Indian Country Media in Washington StateThe Indian Country Stylebook is patterned after the Associated Press Stylebook for familiarity and ease of use. The fully reviewed guide contains more than 100 entries, with correct spellings, word usage, and legal references; a briefing on American Indian Law; a briefing on news-gathering in Indian Country; a directory of indigenous nations in Washington; and a directory of Indian country media in Washington."Indian Country Stylebook for Editors, Reporters and Writers" is designed to help its users understand Indian Country and its customs, cultures, and laws. The guidebook evolved after a panel discussion, "Tribal Nations and the Media," at the 2013 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention in Olympia. Questions asked at that conference made it clear that such a guidebook would be helpful: Does the First Amendment apply to journalists covering stories on Indian reservations? What is "Indian country"? What authority do Tribal governments have on- and off-reservation? What are the proper terms for the articles of clothing someone wears at a gathering?The following individuals participated in the creation of the stylebook: Richard Walker, Mexican/Yaqui, an editor for Sound Publishing Co. and correspondent for Indian Country Today; Jackie Jacobs, Lumbee, media relations coordinator for the Quileute Tribe and principal of JTalentgroup, a Seattle-based Public Relations and Marketing agency; and Gabriel Galanda, Round Valley Indian Tribes, and Amber Penn-Roco, Chehalis Tribe, Galanda Broadman, PLLC. The cover, "All Rights Reserved," was designed by the artist Louie Gong, Nooksack.The first edition of this stylebook was published as an ebook in 2014.