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William Carlos Williams – Two Winter Poems
In Blizzard and Winter Trees, poet William Carlos Williams explores the complex beauty of winter, marked by contemplative serenity and the bitter cold realities of life.
Countering Negative Stereotypes of the Elderly
Many children harbor negative views of elderly people. Some children even fear seniors. This article will explain how to use children's books to counteract stereotyping.
Shelley's School Nighmare
Shelley's childhood experience of judicial suffering led him to turn his back on his comfortable society. His poetry expresses this trauma throughout his short life.
How to Knit a Wild Bikini by Christie Ridgway
With this steamy-romance-meets-chick-lit novel, Christie Ridgway has created an entertaining world suitable for any adult who enjoys female drama.
Flocking to Read The Shepherd Lord
Did a long-lost young lord hide as a shepherd after the disastrous campaigns of the War of the Roses?
Brininstool's Christmas Week in Sagebrush
"Christmas Week in Sagebrush" dramatizes the activities offered in the little town of Sagebrush as the cow pokes, families, and friends do some shopping and spending.
The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites
Prettejohn's 2007 academic text on the art of the Pre-Raphaelites deserves a close, in-depth look.
Book Review: Eat Your Way to Happiness
In her book Eat Your Way to Happiness, Elizabeth Somer offers a realistic approach to managing your mood, health and well being through good nutrition.
Book Review – A Beautiful Game by Tom Watt
In this stunning book, some of the best-known names in world football talk about how they came to love the "beautiful game".
Charles Todd's A Duty to the Dead
Resilient Bess Crawford returns to fulfill a promise, which uncovers a well-respected noble family's shameful secret during wartorn England in this engrossing mystery.
Rocket Men by Craig Nelson
Craig Nelson's history of man's first expedition to another world combines first hand accounts, recollections, and vivid descriptions in an engaging and informed account.
Five Fantastic Short Stories
Not everyone has the time these days to sit down and enjoy a good novel. For those of us with busy lives, or just really short attention spans, short stories are the way
Author Tom Piazza Profiles Jimmy Martin
In 1997, music critic Tom Piazza was assigned by the Oxford American to profile bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin. From that assignment comes the author's "True Adventures."
Review of Outcast by Rosemary Sutcliffe
This is one of Rosemary Sutcliffe's best historical novels for children. It is also one of her darkest.
Barrett Browning's Sonnet 26
Barrett Browning's speaker dramatizes the difference between her early fantasy world and the world of reality as now represented by her belovèd.
The Voyage of the Beagle by James Taylor
Taylor's book emphasises the influence of the survey ship HMS Beagle and its captain Robert Fitzroy on Charles Darwin's work, the Origin of Species.
Identity and Identification – Catalogue Review
Who are we? How do we identify ourselves? What makes us unique? How is our concept of self shaped by biological, philosophical, historical and socio-political issues?
Best Fiction From 2009
Five fictional books from 2009 that will appeal to all types of readers.
Rudolfo Anaya's Bless Me, Ultima and the Land
Hispanic Novelist Rudolfo Anaya's Character Ultima, a Curandera, Serves a Symbol of the Powers of the Wild Plains, most especially for young Antonio, the protagonist..
Managing the Millenials
Jason Ryan Dorsey's "Y-Size Your Business" offers advice for older bosses on understanding his generation, both the good points and the bad.
Top Chef The Quickfire Cookbook
A cookbook based on the hit Bravo series, Top Chef, including winning recipes and home cocktail party ideas.
Book Review – Bizarre Books, by Russell Ash
Published in 1998, this softcover was written by Russell Ash and Brian Lake. It makes a delightful gift for those who enjoy having fun with books.
IT Savvy, Executive Guide to Effective Use of IT
IT Savvy aims to give senior executives a simple insight into the effective strategic use of IT and computer technology as a means of reducing cost or increasing profit.
The Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath Test
2010 will mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of both Anne Sexton's and Sylvia Plath's first books, which begs the question: Who has wielded the most influence?
Recommended Book as Gift for Mr, Mrs, Ms Average
Buy a book as a Christmas present for friends, The Average Life of the Average Person is full of fascinating facts and is recommended as gift for Xmas or any celebration
Masters' Constance and Chase
From their graves, Constance Hately and Chase Henry thumb their noses at the residents of Spoon River for all slights, real and imagined.
Book Review: Peter James' Dead Tomorrow
A complex and intriguing case of illegal human trafficking confronts Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.
Science Picture Books for Kids
Learn fun facts about desert life, energy, and the human body in these great science books for kids.
Maddigan's Fantasia by Margaret Mahy
Maddigan's Fantasia is a children's book that will capture the imagination of both fantasy and science fiction readers.
Kingdom Come Review
Alex Ross's and Mark Waid's statement on contemporary comics is a visual masterpiece, even if it doesn't resolve the questions it asks.
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