This collection of Japanese haiku by American singer and composer, Don Raye is a delightful contribution to the world of haiku written in the English language.Like Haiku sings as haiku should—of life and joy, and sorrow and the seasons. Nor is this surprising for Mr. Raye is a successful song writer. For him no subject is too trivial, and none is too deep to put into poetry. He writes for Hope and History; Women and Wanderlust; Soul Brothers and a Seeing Eye Friend; Ego an...

The Universe is big, cold, violent, and doomed. What could be reassuring about this?! Welcome on a voyage through a universe of personal relevance, potential, and purpose. Your voyage will cross the blank space on the map between science and spirit. Can these words even appear at peace together? Surely our intellect and our heart must remain locked in combat for our loyalty; surely intelligence precludes faith and education exorcises belief. Entering the temple, church, or mosque you have ...

We know too much to believe, too much of science and suffering, genes and genocides, DNA and disasters. Old answers and even old questions seem irrelevant. But still we want to understand, though understand we know not what. The time has come again, that ancient time of wrenching change.As Aztec gods burned at the hands of the Spanish, as telescopes and microscopes unmasked the facades of myth and magic, again our gods fall. The shiny baubles of possessions that have held our transfixed at...

The Orchestration Handbook is an at-a-glance guide to the key elements in a musical score. Students and instructors alike will find this handbook indispensable for its clear, concise explanations of instrument characteristics, musical symbols, mood and dynamic indications, and tempo marks. Wondering if your melody can be doubled by clarinet and tenor trombone? Not sure of the difference between dolente and doloroso? The characteristics of every instrument and sco...

Hi! What if you could receive special powers that lead to mind-blowing, victorious decisions in your life today?After surviving two assassination attempts, two impeachments, multiple indictments, and even a mugshot, I have reasons to believe Donald Trump's journey-from these trials to campaigning in a garbage truck-reveals the resilience behind his rise to become the 47th president. His unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, above all else, played a pivotal role in his path to power.

We know too much to believe, too much of science and suffering, genes and genocides, DNA and disasters. Old answers and even old questions seem irrelevant. But still we want to understand, though understand we know not what. The time has come again, that ancient time of wrenching change.As Aztec gods burned at the hands of the Spanish, as telescopes and microscopes unmasked the facades of myth and magic, again our gods fall. The shiny baubles of possessions that have held our transfixed at...

“One of America’s greatest storytellers.” – Stephen King“Winslow, whose work includes a dozen of the finest crime novels written in the last 20 years, displays all of his strengths, including propulsive narration, compelling characters and a tight, staccato writing style, in 'Broken,' a collection of six remarkable novellas.” – Bruce De Silva, Associated PressNo matter how you come into this world, you come out broken ....

Previously published as The Power of BeliefImagine being happy and content even in the most difficult times. An impossible dream? Not at all. But if your desire for happiness isn't being reached by trying harder, having more, or knowing more the problem may lie hidden within the core of your deepest beliefs.Our deepest beliefs impact every aspect of our lives: our performance at work, our issues with money, the state of our health, and how we conduct all our relationships.In The Toltec Sec...

So, the Religion - Relationship - Political affiliation – Church – Family - Belief system - Spiritual practice – career – investments – orthodoxy - charismatic leader - fraternal organization – society – nation – civilization - and all those other foundations of life didn't quite fulfill your hopes and dreams after all. They rejected you, or you saw through them, or you drifted apart, or it all blew up in your face, leaving you feeling orphaned by the foundation you most relied on. Take he...

Want to boost your GPA? Taking tests freaking you out? Think it's too late to change career goals? Do you really know how to study, where to study? In Six Secrets to Success in High School and College, the entrepreneurial Wass family, experts in psychological techniques, will guide you out of chaos into clarity. At long last, a hands-on approach to launching young adults into life in the real world, where success can be achieved by following basic ground rules: planning, foundation, attitu...

ulphouse Fiction Magazine specializes in strange and weird and head-shaking stories. But in among the strange stories lurk some really, really strange stories that seem to push limits no one else thought to push.So, we plucked those stories out and put them in these pages.Who could pass up the David H. Hendrickson story "The Short Life and Horny Times of a Teenage Mantis"? Or "The Men Without Heads Join a Health Club"?The ten stories in this unique volume prove that...

Alessandro who belongs to the coven of the Dark Chancers, makes himself a success story after several heroic deeds possible by magic. He is aware of the ongoing dispute between his father (Enrico) and his uncle (Giacomos), but the cause remains a mystery to him until he gains knowledge of a supernatural painting (Eden of Giorgio Fiorenzo), an immortal sunflower and the fact that he is a reincarnation of Giorgio Fiorenzo.Ale...