The Apothecary of Flight by Jane Burn is a heady flight into the art of poetry itself: its vital importance as a tool for expression; for understanding and translating the self; for articulating the sheer force and joy of poetry and the way, for a person with autism, it can hold, identify and celebrate both the smallest and weightiest of life's experiences and concepts.These unfettered and exquisite poems pulse with the details of both the wild and tame, the sacred and the...

This book refers to the stories of four people, who each experience in their own way the period of the coronavirus pandemic. In an unprecedented and gloomy climate that has paralyzed the whole world, these people, everyday heroes like all of us, try to survive in the present, overcoming their problems, while at the same time fighting with their passions, phobias and unfulfilled dreams, who drag them to their past at every opportunity. And yet they struggle to reach the future and the happi...

Jane Burn's new poetry collection Be Feared is a captivating reclamation of self, sisterhood, and love, encountering everything from the Snow Queen to monsters, plagues and infernos. Acknowledging fear, this book embraces discovery, a process of translation and transformation, of finding a voice radiant with both curses and psalms.Rebellious, bloody, and encroached upon by violence, Burn's poetry examines survival, abuse and healing. Intensely imaginative, these incantator...

The story of silk is an old and familiar one, a tale involving mercantile travel and commercial exchange along the broad land mass that connects ancient China to the west and extending eventually to sites on the eastern Mediterranean and along sea routes to India. But if we shift our focus from economic histories that chart the exchange of silk along Asian and Mediterranean trade routes to medieval literary depictions of silk, a strikingly different picture comes into view. In Old French l...

The story of silk is an old and familiar one, a tale involving mercantile travel and commercial exchange along the broad land mass that connects ancient China to the west and extending eventually to sites on the eastern Mediterranean and along sea routes to India. But if we shift our focus from economic histories that chart the exchange of silk along Asian and Mediterranean trade routes to medieval literary depictions of silk, a strikingly different picture comes into view. In Old French l...

Make these trendy accessories to add to your winter wardrobe!Crochet yourself a one-off infinity scarf with this collection of eight new and individual patterns. Choose from a selection ranging from a delicate, lacy crochet scarf to a unique design inspired by the traditional granny square. Or why not try the Perfectly Plaid infinity scarf inspired by recent catwalk collections?Whether you are looking for the latest crochet ideas, a pattern for a trendy mob...

A fun and festive collection of DIY crocheted Christmas baubles and decorations from five talented designers.Five Christmas themes from five designers allow you to select one theme or mix and match to create your perfect Christmas tree decorations. The designs are suitable for all levels of crocheters and are quick and simple to make. Each theme offers five new patterns. Choose from Santa's Grotto, which includes the classic Santa Claus with his reindeer, tradition...

This book provides the most up-to-date information on the clinical research into and medical management of Kawasaki Disease, and opens the door for new pathological insights. Its nearly 50 sections cover basic research, genetic backgrounds, bacterial and　biological　evidence, and medical　treatment　with　intravenous　immunoglobulin, steroids, and recent anti-cytokine approaches. It offers an invaluable resource for general pediatricians, pediatric and adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiac sur...

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will be of particular interest to those with a vested interest in the protection of critical infrastructures in the U.S. – its dams, chemical plants, emergency care facilities, energy plants, and nuclear facilities. Terrorists and rogue nation states have been relentless in attempts to gain access to those systems for nefarious purposes. This book provides an overview of the numerous cyber dangers our critical systems face, and discusses what can...

"I didn't realize how much I would miss grocery shopping until it was gone."Life was pretty good. The love of Alice's life had proposed, they were proud new homeowners, and she'd just landed a great promotion at work. Things were going to plan.Well, they were, until the Red Death struck.Billions dead in a matter of weeks. The survivors are few and far between. No one is safe. Life will never be the same again.

Time to “put up” your garden bounty without much fuss…and with delicious results! New from Taste of Home, 201 Jams, Jellies, Pickles & More makes a perfect addition to a cookbook collection, a neighborly thank-you gift or a surprise for a budding gardener.The 201 canning and preserving recipes, as well as basic intro to canning, make it a sensational product for novice and experienced canners alike. There are recipes of interest to everyone in this book, without ov...

Crochet Afghan Patterns is home to 20 lovely afghan crochet patterns. Every single pattern is easy to make due to simple instructions accompanying pictures of the final products.