The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

In this powerful memoir, Robert Nelson takes readers on a raw, emotional journey through his turbulent childhood and the scars that shaped his adult life. Born into a household where violence, fear, and silence were the norm, Robert's early years were filled with trauma and confusion. From witnessing his mother's abuse to enduring humiliating punishments from his father, his young life was marked by darkness. Yet, even amid the despair, small moments of escape offered brief glimpses of hop...

If you have ever been in an abusive relationship you know you can't leave, you must escape. An abusive relationship is not just a relationship where hitting is involved. Emotional wounds take longer to heal than bruises. What do you do when you have found yourself in this kind of relationship? You won't tell anyone because; you are embarrassed and ashamed, you don't think anyone will believe you, you don't want anyone to worry about you and you don't want anyone giving you grief about the ...

From 1980 to 1990 THE NEIGHBORHOOD graced the comic pages of newspapers across the country. Along with Gary Larson’s THE FAR SIDE, it redefined the single panel gag cartoon with short bursts of sophisticated and surreal humor. Van Amerongen introduced BALLARD STREET in 1991 . . . a rich continuation of his singular humor.Jerry Van Amerongen’s cartoons have been in continuous syndication for over 26 years. Countless greeting cards, calendars, many other licensed products, and n...

When Andy pulled Blair into a 'real' magic store things started to happen.

Be thankful for today every day. We can only live today, not yesterday again, not yet tomorrow. Remind yourself how precious today is. It will go by fast, so dont squander it. Look around you and live in the now.Born on Valentines Day in 1939, author Bernard Wysocki has had a love affair with life. Though it wasnt all roses and champagne, he has met each challenge with wit and wisdom.Bernards memoir, Learn to Live, Love, Laugh, is part recollection, part philosophy...

James F. Coker was born in Thomaston, Georgia. He grew up there but left at an early age. He was in the United States Air Force S.A.C. division. This took him to a number of foreign countries when he was still at a young tender age. But running with experienced well-trained troops taught him more about life that he was even ready for. Growing, living, and working in an environment of this sort can create loads and loads of true stories. Getting to where Jim is today is but the tip of the p...

Back then the big old house was heated with an old coal furnace. One of my winter chores each morning before walking to school, which was only one block away, was to go down to the basement and shovel coal into the furnace fire box from the coal bin. It was a big responsibility for a six year old boy.

For better or worse, teachers talk all day long. Part of teaching is helping students to recognize and manage their behavior. Where would a teacher be without a well behaved class?

Twelve pieces of sudden or flash fiction covering many facets of the human condition.

Weighing just a bit over four pounds at birth, we were told that Braxten might be a bit slower to develop than children with a more normal birth weight. We wondered and worried about that but as the first few of years passed and we got to watch her grow, we realized the fears were ungrounded. We are so proud and so lucky to have this remarkable little girl everyone has come to call Slugger.

A collection of poems detailing the aftermath of losing someone you love. A best friend and lover gone at once, poems telling the range of emotions in the months after. In this sequel to Five More Minutes expect over 100 new poems, spice, growth, and a bit of anger. As this collection is uncensored finally delivering closure.'I once asked you for five more minutesI am both sorry and relievedthose five minutes are up'