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  Magnetic North - Poems

  Linda Gregerson

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  This stunning collection from the award-winning poet Linda Gregerson examines the intersections of history, science, and art.Touching on subjects as diverse as a breakthrough discovery in cell biology and the films of Ingmar Bergman, the anatomy of a possum and the Nazi occupation of Poland, Gregerson seeks to distill “the shape of the question,” the tenuous connection between knowing and suffering, between the brightness of the body and the shadows of the mind. “Choose any angle you like,” she writes, “the world is split in two.” Longtime readers of Gregerson’s poetry will be fascinated by her departure from the supple tercets in which she has worked for nearly twenty years: Magnetic North is a bold anthology of formal experiments. It is also a heartening act of sustained attention from one of our most mindful American poets.

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  The Prophet

  Kahlil Gibran

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  I go with the wind, people of Orphalese, but not down into emptiness; And if this day is not a fulfilment of your needs and my love, then let it be a promise till another day.” 
    
  The beloved prophet Almustafa (meaning “The Chosen One”) has lived within the city walls of Orphalese for twelve years. He has walked among the people and formed a deep connection to the place, but he knows this is not where he ultimately belongs. On the seventh day of Ielool (“the month of reaping”), Almustafa climbs a hill beyond the boundaries of the city wall and gazes out across the misty sea. He is filled with joy as he catches sight of the ship that has come to free him from exile. As he bids farewell to the people of Orphalese, Almustafa speaks with them on the topics closest to their hearts. His series of sermons form the 28 prose poems of this book. 
    
  The Prophet is a work of fiction, written by Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. Gibran was a key figure in Arabic literary modernist movement, which spanned the first half of the twentieth century. As a product of his culturally-rich upbringing, Gibran’s work beautifully blends religious traditions and philosophies from around the world.

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  29 Plus One - Finn's Story Be...

  Annheete Oakley, David Giammarino

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  Have you ever wondered what makes life worth living? 
  Your every single day is packed with thousands of thoughts, emotions, and feelings. 
  Unimaginable happiness can be followed by devastating loss and numbing depression can be replaced by love. Until you fall asleep. And then you wake up. 
  And life begins its rollercoaster ride again. 
  29 Plus One: Finn's Story 
  This is not your typical story book.
   
  This audiobook is an opportunity. This life story will act as a crystal clear mirror that will allow you to embark on a unique adventure of self-reflection. 
  And you will hopefully emerge a different person. Filled with hope, self-awareness and an insatiable drive to live every single moment to the fullest. 
  Both good and bad, both happy and sad. 
  What does "29 plus one" mean? 
  Brace yourself for a journey through your deepest thoughts, fears, and emotions. This life story will act as the vessel that will help you navigate through life’s stormy waters. And you will reach your destination. 
  Your inner haven, your peace of mind. 
  How? 
  By looking into your mirror through the sensitive, brave, and inspired eyes of a poetic storyteller. 
  Why choose this audiobook? 
  Because you want to come closer to your inner child. Because you want to examine yourself and the world around you. Because you want something more. 
  Do you know someone who could use some inspiration? 
  Spoil your loved ones with a special gift. Surprise them with a copy of 29 Plus One today and allow them to take a break from their hectic lifestyle and decompress their mind. 
  Don’t hesitate! 
  Indulge yourself in a poetic journey of self-discovery! 
  Listen to 29 Plus One today!

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  The Caroline Poets

  John Donne, Andrew Marvell,...

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  The Caroline era was dominated by the growing religious, political and social conflict between the King and his supporters; the Royalists and it's Puritan opposition; the Roundheads. 
   
  In contrast to the wars raging across Europe at the time, the Caroline period in Britain was an uneasy peace, as a dark shadow of civil conflict between King and Parliament worsened toward the latter part of Charles’ reign. 
   
  Whilst Theatre unquestionably fell from its glittering peak achievements of William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson, in Poetry the standard was perhaps only just shy of this bar. 
   
  This Caroline period saw the flourishing of the Cavalier poets including Thomas Carew, Richard, Lovelace and Sir, John Suckling and the Metaphysical poets including George Herbert,, Henry Vaughan and Katherine Phillip.  These movements had also given birth to the talents of the masterful John Donne, as well as lyrically satisfying artists like Robert Herrick.  To this heady, yet eclectic mix we can add the early work of John Milton. 
   
  In this volume we demonstrate that these poets, quite rightly, make the Caroline Age one of the glories of poetry.

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  Shakespeare - The Awakening...

  Anthony Barrs

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  The idea for this book came from reading E.A.J. Honigmann's book  'Shakespeare, The Lost Years' in which he makes a strong case for Shakespeare spending time in Lancashire as a teacher. It was a short step from reading this book, and many more, to imagining his life as a boy: through his teenage years, thinking about girls and wondering about his future. The healthy interest in sex he shows in his plays as an adult would no doubt have been stimulated by his encounters in his teenage years. This story ends with his marriage to Anne Hathaway and his eventual escape to London.

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  Dugout III - Warboy and the...

  Terry Allen

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  Drawing upon his childhood memories of West Texas, artist, musician and writer Terry Allen has created this magical, multi-layered evening in the tradition of Southern story-telling. As Allen explains, “Dugout is a love story; an investigation into how memory is invented.” An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Jo Harvey Allen, Terry Allen, Richard Bowden and Lloyd Maines.

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