‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Through the centuries in the solace of a church we hear music. These soaring vaulted often beautiful pieces of architecture have borne witness to hymns that change our emotions and fortify our spirit through life, death and celebrations and memorials of every type in between. Whether you are of a Christian faith or not, it is difficult to deny that these hymns create something stirring something magical which shouldn't be surprising when you hear the original poems. They speak with clarity...

Ann Thomas was born in April 1776, near the Welsh village of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa, to devout Anglican parents.At 18 her mother died and this led her and her brothers further towards Methodism. In 1796 she joined the Calvinistic Methodist movement after a profound spiritual experience during a revival meeting.These years led to a deepening personal piety and a profound desire to become a poet despite her limited formal education. Griffiths displayed a deep and complex un...

In "The Hymns of Ann Griffiths, of Dolwar Fechan, Translated into English Verse," Griffiths offers a profound exploration of spirituality through her deeply emotive hymns, which reflect her unwavering faith and personal introspection. Written in a lyrical, evocative style rich with theological insight, these hymns articulate Griffiths's struggles and triumphs in faith, resonating with universal themes of love, redemption, and the human condition. The translations illuminate the original We...

“How about we go on an adventure together?”Jamie was disappointed to miss his school field trip because he was sick, but these words from Nana immediately lift his spirits. Together with Nana and little brother Cole, Jamie journeys into the forest, where the group finds more wonder than they ever could have expected—when walking along a seemingly ordinary path, they see something shocking and far from ordinary. Their adventure leads them to the magical world of Nevaeh. The boys lov...

Egypt's Mediterranean explores the intersections of commerce and statecraft in the eighteenth-century Ottoman Empire through the lives of overlooked intermediaries who lived and worked on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. Egypt's port cities mediated the geographic distance and economic scales between the province's agricultural landscape, its Red Sea connections, its hegemonic capital city, and its position within the wider Ottoman realm, while Ottoman Muslim merchants acted as linchp...

In a distant galaxy plagued with war and destruction, humanity finds hope within the unity of three White Knights recruited by the top agencies, Vanguard and SI, to protect Gitornia, the only solar system that remains free from the tyranny, desolation. and bondage instituted by three evil sorcerers. Korak, one of the three known for conquering solar systems, either enslaves or obliterates anyone who tries to oppose him.Captain Rayis and two other pilots, Commander Moses Kre and Lie...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at a particular nation through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a unique poetic guide. Wales, this proud nation with its long history; sometimes rough, hewn from bleak yet beautiful landscapes, sometimes gently soft from its comfor...

Federal models of government have shaped history and demonstrated how diverse people can live together and govern together in relative harmony. The Forum of Federations Handbook of Federal Countries 2020 builds on the previous 2005 edition and offers a much-needed update to this signature resource in comparative federalism. Outlining every federal country in the world, each chapter provides a brief yet comprehensive overview of the history of federalism in its specific country, th...

This proud nation with it’s long history; sometimes rough, hewn from bleak landscapes, sometimes gently soft from its comforting voices has produced a long succession of artists and poets. In the latter category Louis MacNeice most probably stands pre-eminent, his words and phrasing are on a plane few can equal and most are in awe of. But in this volume we do put forward others who have their own words and voice to add to this rich tapestry. Wilfred Owen, Henry Vaughan, George Herbert and ...

Through the centuries in the solace of a church we hear music. These soaring vaulted often beautiful pieces of architecture have borne witness to hymns that change our emotions and fortify our spirit through life, death and celebrations and memorials of every type in between. Whether you are of a Christian faith or not, it is difficult to deny that these hymns create something stirring something magical which shouldn't be surprising when you hear the original poems. They speak with clarity...

For much of history women have been seen rather than heard. Their thoughts, their views have lain too long in the shadows of our culture. Whilst this traditional view has some merit it is not entirely accurate.Here, gathered together in these volumes, we can, through their words, experience their lives; we can hear their voices, their thoughts, joys, loves and losses.For the Female Poet there was always the confining hand of men to instruct that their time was perhaps spent...