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  From Him to Her - A Lover's Gift

  Various Authors

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  Some of the greatest poets and lovers in the English language speak of their love in this seductive and romantic collection. 
  Here are the voices of Romeo, Robert Burns, Lord Byron and many others and the music of Puccini, Grieg, Faure and Elgar.
  
  
  (P)1999 NAXOS AudionBooks Ltd.; ©1999 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.

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  The Visionary

  Emily Brontë

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of "The Visionary" by Ellis Bell (Emily Brontë). This was the weekly poem for January 1, 2012. 
   
  The first 12 lines originally appeared in one of a large group of Gondal poems, the word coming from the name of a fictitious island kingdom in a fantasy created by Emily and her sister Anne. When Emily finally consented to have some of her poems published in 1846, along with those of sisters Charlotte and Anne, she selected parts of the Gondal poems and removed all reference to the fantasy land. However, this poem first appeared in a new, expanded edition of the sisters' poetry (in 1850, after both Emily and Anne had died) and was apparently derived as follows: 
   
  "The Visionary (October 9, 1845)This poem is part of the same Gondal poem from which Emily carved "The Prisoner. A Fragment." Charlotte Brontë took lines 1-12 of Emily's original poem, "Julian M. and A.G Rochelle," and added 8 lines of her own. Thus, the positive ending in which the watcher has a spiritual experience is Charlotte's and the watcher may be seen as Emily rather than a Gondal character. In Charlotte's version, it is hard to explain the guiding light in the window of stanze 2."(Source) 
   
  This account is fully supported by other sources. So the poem, as it was published in 1850, is a combination of work by Emily and Charlotte. Charlotte is accused by critics of using a heavy hand in editing some of Emily's formerly unpublished poems for the 1850 volume. (Introduction by Leonard Wilson)

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  54% Acrylic (NHB Modern Plays)

  David Harrower

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  When a young woman shoplifts for the first time, the store detective decides to give chase, but just how far is he prepared to go? This play was first staged at the Tron in Glasgow in 2010.

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  Unmothered

  A J Akoto

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  A Debut collection from Black British poet A J Akoto. When is a mother a myth, and when is she a monster?
  In an intimate and unflinching collection, A J Akoto tracks the complex bind of mother-daughter relationships. Through separation and attempts to mend, longing, and the fluidity of myth/story-telling in defining histories and identities, she collapses the elision between womanhood and motherhood/daughterhood, bringing to the forefront that which usually remains unspoken.

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  Rumi Day by Day - Daily...

  Jalal al-Din Rumi

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  The only Rumi translation designed specifically for daily meditation Here is a companion for life that provides for each day of the year poetry filled with Rumi’s wisdom and spiritual insight. These poems have been selected on the basis of the poignancy of their message and their relevance to modern life. This is timeless wisdom of age-old sayings, translated for modern readers by a native speaker. This book is not only a guide for meditation but also a light switch that you can turn on to make your daily connection with spirit. Use these words as tools to better your life each day. They are here for you to incorporate into your daily life, to draw continued guidance, inspiration, and spiritual wealth.You are a mystic pupilcontinue your searchwith unquenchable thirstThe arena of spirituality has no boundsabandon your preconceptionsabout the ultimate state of beingFor you, it’s all in your searching—from the book

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  Perspective - Poems

  Christie Leigh Babirad

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  There are many different ways to look at life’s situations and adventures. Within the tingling emotions of the truest love, the burning pain of a heartbreak that may never receive closure or justice, the stirring of new ideas that will bring you into a better world for yourself and loved ones; within all of these emotions, PERSPECTIVE is the star.
   
  Perspective is the common thread through all the events of life that, depending on how you view what takes place, brings you to the other side for better or worse. Perspective will always be the main player in your story of what you love, embrace, and manifest, as well as what you dislike and need to set free from your heart. Which stance will you take? Which outlook will lead you to the life beyond your childhood dreams and fantasies? The power is always within you, within your chosen perspective.
   
  Get ready for a poetic and lyrical ride through the heart as it faces love, passion, hurt, opinions, and existential conclusions.
   
  This is “Perspective.”
   
  Praise for PERSPECTIVE: POEMS
   
  “Christie Leigh Babirad’s book, Perspective: Poems is fantastic! The poems and pictures bring you on such a great journey. I love Christie’s writing and I highly recommend this book.” —Michel Goguen, Songwriter and Musician for “Open Strum” and founder of the “Music for Critters” fundraiser
   
  “Another beautiful, moving collection of poems by Christie Leigh Babirad, Perspective: Poems reaches into the heart and gently taps. Running through themes of love, loss, gain, nostalgia, courage, and hope, Babirad’s poems illuminate the human experience from her unique point of view and allows for a shared connection. Paired with her captivating photographs, each poem causes readers to pause and reflect on what it is to live in this messy, complicated, wonderous world, and to be grateful that we are, despite our differences, all in this together.” —Becky Marietta, Author of White River Red: A Novel
   
  “In her third poetry collection, Perspective, prolific poet Christie Leigh Babirad brings us phrases that move us, lessons that clarify, and philosophy that has staying power. She strings words in her own special way that shine a light on her understanding of the depths of the human heart. A great motivational collection to pick up if you’re feeling down. Gorgeous black-and-white prints illustrate each poem.” —Kathryn Brown Ramsperger, Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Humanitarian

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