Life Poetry

For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and The Children's Corner are collected in this charming treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with Mister Rogers. The audiobook includes the iconic song "Won't You Be My Neighbor", music and lyrics by Fred Rogers.

A Spark of Hope Volume Three: A Treasury of poems for Saving Lives is the third book in this series, This collection is dedicated to the late Farhana Sait, former Literary Ambassador for India, in the How to Write for Success Literary Network, founded by Author Brenda Mohammed. Farhana was passionate about preventing suicides and was in charge of the sub-forum, Poems for Prevention of Suicide. Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo, Literary Ambassador for the Philippines, wrote the Foreword. She stated, “A Spark of Hope is an eclectic cascade of inspiring poetry which ignites hope, faith, and ...

Falstaff is both a comic and tragic central protagonist in Shakespeare's three Henry plays. He is companion to Prince Hal (the future Henry V), who loves him, goads him, teases him, indulges his vast appetites, and commits all sorts of mischief with him. Award-winning author and esteemed professor Harold Bloom examines Falstaff with the deepest compassion and sympathy and also with unerring wisdom. He uses the relationship between Falstaff and Hal to explore the devastation of severed bonds and the heartbreak of betrayal.

A novel approach to poetry employing mostly rhyming but also freestyle writing to compose portraits, life stories of people from all backgrounds and social classes as imagined by the poet. What distinguishes the poems is the lightness, ease of language and surprising finale. After the very first poem the reader looks forward to the unexpected, entertaining at times moving, thought provoking, quirky endings. Alongside describing individuals through their jobs, be it a writer, filmmaker, busker, bartender, chef or factory worker, personality traits we'd expect of an optimist, pessimist, ...

Canticos, la serie prescolar bilingüe, presenta “Te Quiero, Mama”, un libro ilustrado para niños pequeños, lleno de arte irresistible y rima inspiradora. Este libro es perfecto para el Dia de las Madres, el Dia de San Valentín, o cualquier ocasión que celebra el amor de nuestras madres.

In Birmingham, Alabama, on September 15, 1963, it is one little girl's 10th birthday. Excited about Youth Day at the 16th Street Baptist Church, she puts on her patent leather shoes and practices her choir solo. But her birthday will include no cake and no candles this year. A group of men have tucked a bundle of dynamite under the church's steps, and when it goes off, four girls are dead: AddieMae Collins, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair.

Immerse Yourself in the Raw and Transformative Verses of "Poetic Contemplation II" Dive into the immersive world of "Poetic Contemplation II," the much-anticipated sequel that transcends poetry, offering a profound journey through the author's own struggles and triumphs. This collection of free verse poetry is not just words on a page; it's a testament to resilience and a beacon for those seeking inspiration. Author Topher Pike bares his soul, sharing the real and raw experiences that have shaped his journey. As you delve into each poem, you'll be drawn into a world where every verse is a ...

When Nazi bombs begin to destroy Bess Walder’s hometown of East London, Bess convinces her parents to evacuate her and her younger brother, Louis, to Canada aboard the SS City of Benares. On the journey, she meets another evacuee, Beth Cummings. Bess and Beth have a lot in common—both strong and athletic, both named for Queen Elizabeth, both among the older kids on the ship, and both excited about life in Canada. On the fifth day at sea, everyone starts to relax, but trouble is right behind them. That night, a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the Benares.

Poems about Love, Life, Romance, Understanding, Empowerment and How Nature Nurtures and Heals. First collection by a new author, young poetess Lakelyn Chase who resides in the South (US) and seeks to live life to the fullest. She tries to evoke that in her writing. Her poems are mostly personal with vivid imagery that she hopes will help the reader visualize as well as feel their meaning. Excerpt: Girl Among Wildflowers As the sun began to dip below the horizon, and the sky gave way to the gentle pastels of twilight, a young woman found herself standing in a field of wildflowers, lost in ...

Virgil's Georgics ranks as one of the most precious pastoral poems ever written, and it has served as a model for its type ever since. Georgics means "of or relating to agriculture or rural life" and it comes from the Greek word, "georgicus". Virgil's main theme in this, his second great work after The Eclogues, was the importance of peace both in the spiritual and physical sense.

Bighearted and observant twelve-year-old Murray O’Shea loves the ocean. Every chance she gets, she’s in it. It could be because the ocean never makes her apologize for being exactly who she is—something her family refuses to do—but it could also be because of the secret magic that Murray shares with the ocean. Though she can’t explain its presence, the electric buzz she feels from her fingertips down to her toes allows her to become one with the ocean and all its creatures, and it makes Murray feel seen in a way she never feels on land.

From the coziness of lifelong friendship to the aching intensity of lost love, Loves of Our Lives is a poetic journey through the heartfelt relationships that make us human. In her highly anticipated second collection, social media sensation Josie Balka masterfully puts words to the indescribable, weaving her signature blend of raw emotion and vivid imagery into poems that speak straight to the soul.

Composed around 1294 in Italian, the Vita Nuova tells the story of Dante's encounters with and love for Beatrice, culminating in her early death and its effect upon him. Utilizing and developing the conventions of courtly love, in a mixture of prose and verse, Dante deepens the emotional content of the genre, while pointing the way towards the intellectual and spiritual journey of the Divine Comedy.

Guardian Angel Mary Magdalene Love Notes For Your Soul Vol. 4 is the 4th book in this 5 volume Celebrate series, helping you create a life full of meaning, significance, joy, love, and success. "Whoever is drawn to my poetry can consider me their guardian angel."---Mary Magdalene "I am deeply touched by Joseph's personal story and healing by Mary Magdalene...it is refreshing to read how Mary Magdalene, through her beautiful poetry, shows us how only Love is real..."---Jules Fiori, USA "Joseph is one of the most sincere, compassionate and loving human beings I've ever known. A true gentleman...

Let me take you on a journey through my mind and my private thoughts that lie within the sensuous perceptions of my mind. There is love, passion and explicit sensuousness that abide in the deep recesses of my being. Take this ride of pleasure with me as you explore with me a side of me that I have fought to retain…I have released this side with some trepidation…Like a caterpillar, I have evolved into the passionate butterfly, I am today. Now, I am free to explore at will… Will you explore with me? *This Book is for Adult Readers only.*

In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on—to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach him precious words in Spanish, to bring him to the library where he could take out as many books as he wanted, and to offer safety when darkness closed in.

In this book, the author explores the dangerous effects of racism on modern society. They start by discussing how drill music has become a global phenomenon, but also a tool for marginalized youth to express their pain and anger. The author then goes on to discuss how slavery is still affecting our society today, in ways that we may not realize. For example, they talk about how black women are still struggling with issues like sexual assault, even though it's been illegal since 1865. White fragility is the inability of white people to sit with discomfort and learn from it, rather than ...

From the bestselling author of What the Road Said, Cleo Wade’s next heartfelt book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. This book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone’s precious life is that they can love and be loved.

Ró finds school impossible. She knows people think she's shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart. How much is Ró willing to risk to find him?

100 Years Old & Still Cooking Beans is a deeply personal collection of poetry, biographies, and photographs created to honor the lives of beloved family and friends. Each poem is paired with a short biography and a photograph—either black and white or full color, depending on the edition—bringing to life the unique personalities and lasting impact of those who have shaped the author’s world. These stories are woven together with gentle, nostalgic prose and vivid poetic snapshots that reflect faith, perseverance, humor, and grace. From devoted grandparents and hardworking parents to ...