In Art and Memory in the Work of Elizabeth Bishop, Jonathan Ellis offers evidence for a redirection in Bishop studies toward a more thorough scrutiny of the links between Bishop's art and life. The book is less concerned with the details of what actually happened to Bishop than with the ways in which she refracted key events into writing: both personal, unpublished material as well as stories, poems, and paintings. Thus, Ellis challenges Bishop's reputation as either a strictly impersonal ...

Mexico is an enchanting land full of many secrets. Some wonderful to behold, and some best kept secret. Deep in the heart of the Yuctan, in a steamy, forgotten jungle, lies one. In 1962, the Mexican government conducted clandestine operations to test an herbicide designed to compete with agent orange, the American militarys herbicide of choice. It was staged over a long abandoned eco-attraction called Yucatanland. It was a failure, in that it didnt kill the plants, but mutated the animals....

Flavors of the Seasons: Fresh, Healthy, and Comforting Recipes for Every Time of YearWritten by Amelia Cartwright – Narrated by Jonathan EllisStep into a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty and taste of every season. Flavors of the Seasons brings you a mouthwatering collection of fresh, wholesome, and heartwarming recipes designed to match the rhythm of nature’s calendar. From light and vibrant spring salads to rich and cozy winter...

"England My England" by D.H. Lawrence is a collection of short stories exploring themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain. Through vivid characters and poignant narratives, Lawrence delves into the struggles of ordinary people grappling with societal norms, industrialization, and personal desires. From passionate romances to introspective journeys, these tales highlight the tension between tradition and moderni...

A whimsical and honest account of a nine-month journey deep into Mexico. Novelist Georgina Young-Ellis was awarded a Fulbright grant, and randomly placed in a little, out-of-the-way agricultural community in Hidalgo, Mexico, where she taught English at the local university. Having to get around on foot and by local transportation encouraged she and her husband, Jon, to be fully immersed in this adventure of a lifetime. They experienced moments of open-mouthed wonder at the beauty and histo...

"The Plumed Serpent" by D.H. Lawrence is a powerful exploration of spirituality, nationalism, and revolution set in post-revolutionary Mexico. Kate Leslie, an Irishwoman, becomes entangled with Don Cipriano and Don Ramón, leaders reviving the ancient cult of Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent. They aim to unite Mexico through a spiritual renaissance rooted in indigenous traditions. As Kate wrestles with her loyalty to Western values and fascination for this new movement, the novel delves int...

"The Lost Girl" by D.H. Lawrence is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and societal expectations in early 20th-century England. Alvina Houghton, a mill owner's daughter, feels trapped in her small town life until she meets Lorenzo, an Italian immigrant and charismatic musician. Their passionate yet complex relationship challenges cultural and class barriers. As Alvina struggles between duty to her family and her longing for freedom with Lorenzo, the novel delves into themes of perso...

"The White Peacock" by D.H. Lawrence is a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of rural England. Alfred Brangwen, a young man torn between his artistic aspirations and familial duties, becomes entangled with Ida Greggs, a spirited woman seeking independence. Their tumultuous relationship reflects the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the struggle for self-realization. Through rich symbolism and vivid imagery, Lawren...

While all music genres incorporate religious imagery, the blues has its origin in the soil of the church. In its infancy, the blues was often dismissed as undermining the church’s gospel songbook. The initial resistance, however, could not suppress the organic development of a genre of music born from suffering. The great Mississippi Delta bluesman, Muddy Waters, once said, "The blues was born behind a mule." Behind a beast of burden, the working man found in the blues a way to console the...

Are you and your partner speaking different languages without even knowing it? In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Jonathan R. Ellis—a counselor with over 30 years of experience helping thousands of couples—unveils the hidden gap that fuels frustration and disconnection in relationships: the Expectation Gap. With warmth, wisdom, and research-backed insight, he introduces the Four Connection Languages (Validation, Security, Activation, Space) that reveal how you and your partner experience lo...

Some argue existence is an exercise in futility. They claim there are no winners in life. Ultimately, we are insignificant in the face of vast cosmic intelligences that were old when the Universe began.The best minds gibber at the incomprehensibility of it all. Other minds lose themselves in strange geometries because they can't comprehend any alternative.Whatever. The rest of us have to get up in the morning, feed the cat, and go to work.The Cozy Cosmic contains 3...

Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century illustrates the various security concerns in the Americas in the twenty-first century. It presents the work of a number of prolific scholars and analysts in the region. The book offers new theoretical and analytical perspectives.Within the Americas, we find a number of important issues security issues. Most important are the threats that supersede borders: drug trafficking, migration, health, and environmental. ...