Covering over 40 years of poetry and song writing this final volume of Smith's work includes over 65 poems,120 song lyrics and over 60 illustrations. From the thoughts of a fighter pilot to the disdain of pretentious poetry readings, through quiet evening light, Simon Mark Smith's poems and lyrics are both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. Take a look inside and see for yourself. Simon Mark Smith is an author, singer-songwriter, painter, and digital artist. He has been involved i...

Simon Mark Smith, author of the Simon's Diaries series of books, will take you on journeys filled with humour, emotion, and thought-provoking observations. Starting with New York just days after the attacks on the Twin Towers, to Israel in 2002 and 2004, a trip across the USA in a car with his friend, Larry, and two cats, Vienna, Latvia and closer to home, Northumberland, as well as a tour around England and Scotland with several other artists. If you fancy getting away, take a trip to the...

More laughter, tears, and psychological and philosophical insights from the author of Simon's Diary Volume One - Love Hate and Knowledge. This volume continues Simon's story as he prepares to leave school and home. Simon of the 2010s and 20s also makes an appearance with significant issues. As in Volume One, we also discover the fate of his relatives during World War Two, revealing the roles of both war criminals and, post-war, Mossad.As for ideologies and beliefs, the themes are ma...

Most autobiographies won't be of any apparent interest unless the author is famous, so, why read this one given Simon Mark Smith is not a public figure? The brief answer is this book will take you on journeys that will resonate with your deepest feelings about love, hate, and knowledge.Written in a format that jumps between time zones and subject matter, you will be challenged from the moment the book begins right up till its final lines. Volume One was written over a period of 18 ...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Here, between the realms of the Sky Father and Earth Mother, hellhounds race, ghosts drift aimless, and the taniwha stalks. Home fires drive them back, at the same time sparking stories and poems that traverse seconds, eons, and parsecs. Tales of gatekeepers, cloak wearers, and secret keepers. Of pigs with AK-47s or ruby-hued eyes, of love-struck moa, and unruly reflections. Stark truths, and beautiful possibilities…* WINNER * Sir Julius Vogel Award 2019 (SFFANZ) for Best C...

Simon isn’t just an ordinary schoolboy - he’s an aspiring spy! This tale of friendship, intrigue, and espionage unfolds in a quaint village where every character has a hidden role to play. Beneath the surface of everyday life lies a web of secrets, each one drawing readers closer to a thrilling grand finale. Set against the charm of English heritage, the story celebrates curiosity, imagination, and the joy of discovery. Within the school’s lively halls, mysteries abound, friendships deepen...

“As I get older and learn more of what sort of person I am, and continue sojourning to the rich soil of the Shire and the high tower of Minas Tirith, I discover that many of my notions of what is good and right and noble in this world have their source in that one.”—from the authorThe Lord of the Rings offers us essential lessons in living. Here we discover ordinary virtues like generosity, pity, hospitality and rest. We meet extraordinary people like Bilbo, Gandolf, Tom Bombadil a...

In this latest edition of THE WORLD'S LONGEST-RUNNING ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF HORROR AND DARK FANTASY you will find cutting-edge stories by such authors as Ramsey Campbell, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Alison Littlewood, Graham Masterton, Michael Marshall Smith, Damien Angelica Walters, Reggie Oliver and Than Niveau, amongst many others. You'll also find the usual Introduction: Horror in 2018 and Necrology of those who have left us.