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  Glory Bishop

  Deborah L. King

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  Glory Bishop lives her life in pieces. At work and with her friends, she reads novels, speaks her mind, and enjoys slow dances and stolen kisses with her boyfriend, JT. But at home, Glory follows strict rules and second-guesses every step. Though she dreams of going to college and living like a normal teenage girl, her abusive mother has other ideas. 
  When JT leaves to join the navy, Glory is left alone and heartsick. The preacher's son, Malcolm Porter, begins to shower her with lavish gifts, and her mother pushes Glory to accept his advances. Glory is torn between waiting for true love with JT or giving in to the overzealous Malcolm. 
  When a stranger attacks Glory on the street, Malcolm steps in to rescue her, and her interest in him deepens. But the closer she gets to him, the more controlling he becomes. Glory must eventually decide whether to rely on others or to be her own savior.

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  100 Best-Loved Poems

  Philip Smith

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  "100 Best-Loved Poems" is a cherished anthology that brings together some of the most timeless and evocative works of poetry in the English language. This collection features a diverse array of poems from celebrated poets such as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, and many others. Each poem has been carefully selected for its enduring popularity and its ability to resonate with readers across generations. From the romantic sonnets of the Elizabethan era to the contemplative verses of the 20th century, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, emotions, and styles. "100 Best-Loved Poems" serves as an excellent introduction to the world of poetry and a delightful compendium for those who appreciate the power of the written word.

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  Farm Hall

  Katherine Moar

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  'It was never about the Reich or the war. It was about physics.'
  Summer 1945. Hitler is dead, but the war in the Pacific rages on. When six of Germany's top nuclear scientists – including three Nobel Prize winners – are detained by Allied forces at a stately home in the Cambridgeshire countryside, they find themselves shut off from the outside world. Their only distractions are board games, a broken piano and a copy of Blithe Spirit. But as the months go by, their attention turns to the ongoing war and thoughts of their broken homeland.
  The scientists' tranquil summer is shattered by the inconceivable news that the Americans have succeeded where the Germans have failed: the United States has not only built an atomic bomb, but they have used one against Japan.
  Katherine Moar's captivating debut play Farm Hall dramatises the true story recorded inside the bugged walls of the actual Farm Hall between July 1945 and January 1946. It was premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in March 2023, before transferring to the Theatre Royal Bath, directed by Stephen Unwin. It transferred to the West End's Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in 2024.

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  The Poetry of GK Chesterton - A...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in Campden Hill, Kensington on May 29th 1874. 
  Originally after attending St Pauls School he went to Slade to learn the art of illustration.  In 1896 he joined a small London publisher and began his journalistic career as a freelance art and literary critic before going on to writing weekly columns in the Daily News and the Illustrated London News. 
  In 1901 he married Frances Blogg, to whom he remained married for the rest of his life. 
  For many he is known as a very fine novelist and the creator of the Father Brown Detective stories which were much influenced by his own beliefs.  A large man – 6’ 4” and 21st in weight he was apt to be forgetful in that delightful way that the British sometimes are – a telegram home to his wife saying he was in one place but where should he actually be…….? 
  He was prolific in many other areas; he wrote plays, short stories, essays, loved to debate and wrote hundreds of poems.  It is on his poems that we concentrate this volume.  They range from the virtues and vices of England and the English to his world view and religious beliefs. 
  GK Chesterton died of congestive heart failure on 14th June, 1936 and is buried in Beaconsfield just outside of London. 
  This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing.  Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.

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  Romeo and Juliet | Simple...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  This iconic play is brought to life in modern English, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the passion, conflict, and heartbreak of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece. Experience the power of love and the consequences of feuding families without the barrier of archaic language. Whether you're encountering the story for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this adaptation promises to evoke all the emotions of the original while making it accessible to a modern audience. 
  Benefits of this version of "Romeo and Juliet":Presents Shakespeare's classic tragedy in clear, contemporary language, ensuring effortless comprehension for readers of all backgrounds.Preserves the poetic beauty and emotional depth of the original text while removing linguistic barriers.Perfect for students studying the play, providing clarity and insight into its themes, characters, and plot.Captivates readers with the timeless tale of love, fate, and family strife, making it relevant to modern audiences.Enhances appreciation for Shakespeare's storytelling prowess and enduring legacy.Includes helpful annotations and notes to illuminate key aspects of the play and its historical context.Sparks discussion and exploration of themes such as the power of love, the consequences of violence, and the complexities of human nature.Invites readers to delve into the rich tapestry of Shakespearean drama with confidence and enthusiasm.

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  There Are Still Woods

  Hila Ratzabi

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  There Are Still Woods is a radiant appraisal of life at the precipice of climate crisis and a haunting elegy for all we stand to lose. Through alternating lenses, from the speculative to the spiritual, from motherhood to science to mythology, Hila Ratzabi looks out at our wounded but vibrant planet and the animal experience of living on it. These poems bear witness to the force and fragility of the natural world and grapple with the complexities of being a human in that landscape: being implicated, vulnerable, humbled, dazzled. These poems are ways of framing and enduring loss, personal and collective and cultural, real and potential and anticipated. They impart a heightened appreciation for the solid and fleeting beauty that surrounds us. Here is an ode to the earth, a vision of its end, a celebration of its endurance, an aching and eloquent plea for intercession on its behalf. Ratzabi’s first collection is a howl, a prayer, a premonition, a reawakening, and an urgent call to action.

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