Agnes Meadows, award winning poet: "Leaving Traces " is Mary Pargeter's second collection, and one which fully embraces life's tragedies, sorrows and regrets, as well as some of the things that amuse or remind us of nature's bounty. It is a collection packed with poignant, emotional images that haunt, staying with you long after you've read the poems. Evocative and nostalgic are words that spring to mind over and over again when reading Mary's exquisitely crafted collectio...

In this first collection of her work, the poet re-visits her country childhood, the loss of innocence, love, heartbreak and death, and reflects with admirable frankness on those universal rites of passage common to us all."I have felt engaged with the work, and responsive to its emotional charge" :Professor Carol Rumens GUARDIAN BOOKS ONLINE 'Poem of the Week' blog."She lets detail speak, often exquisitely, through things as they are; there is no attempt to...

In this first collection of her work, the poet re-visits her country childhood, the loss of innocence, love, heartbreak and death, and reflects with admirable frankness on those universal rites of passage common to us all."I have felt engaged with the work, and responsive to its emotional charge" :Professor Carol Rumens GUARDIAN BOOKS ONLINE 'Poem of the Week' blog."She lets detail speak, often exquisitely, through things as they are; there is no attempt to...

Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in the middle of the 13th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. One of the world’s great literary masterpieces, the “Divine Comedy” is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding man’s search for divinity. The work is divided into three sections, “Inferno,” “Purgatorio,” and “Paradiso,” each containing thirty-three cantos. It is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and thro...

“Stephen Levine has worked creatively to help thousands of people approach their own deaths with equanimity, truth, and an open heart. I can think of no one better qualified to help us enrich our lives through embracing the mystery of death.”—Ram Dass“A Year to Live is a poetic and deeply passionate exploration into what creates human suffering. It is also a lyrical and generous-spirited guide to life.”—San Francisco Examiner...

In this invaluable guide and touchstone, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides support for those in mourning. By allowing ourselves to grieve honestly and openly, he posits, we can in time celebrate the dogs, cats, and other creatures that have so enriched us. Katz compels us to consider i...

We all face death, but how many of us are actually ready for it? Whether our own death or that of a loved one comes first, how prepared are we, spiritually or practically? In Preparing to Die, Andrew Holecek presents a wide array of resources to help the reader address this unfinished business.Part One shows how to prepare one’s mind and how to help others, before, during, and after death. The author explains how spiritual preparation for death can completely transform our...

This is a first-of-its-kind poetry publication.Poetic Republic: Poems to Talk About documents an anonymous peer review process in which nearly 800 poets (from 48 countries) read, voted on and commented on each other’s poems during May and June 2012.The Poetic Republic Poetry Prize has been developed over five years and is now one of the largest poetry events based in the UK. Some comments made by participants whilst taking part:“Right here, right now... real...

In Ten Poems to Say Goodbye, the newest addition to the celebrated Ten Poems series, Roger Housden continues to highlight the magic of poetry, this time as it relates to personal loss. But while the selected poems in this volume may focus upon loss and grief, they also reflect solace, respite, and joy.A goodbye is an opportunity for kindness, for forgiveness, for intimacy, and ultimately for love and a deepening acceptance of life as it is rather than what it was. Goodbyes...

Loss. Hope. Love.The day Valerie discovered she was pregnant was the day her husband died. She didn't know how to be a widow. Widows were old. Not twenty-six and pregnant. Valerie moved cross-country, gave birth, and found solace and healing in art, journaling, and alternative spirituality--discovering along the way how to be strong in the face of single parenting, dating, and reinventing herself after tragic loss.If you like reading memoirs about ordinary people living thr...

James Joyce's 'Pomes Penyeach' is a collection of thirteen poems that showcase his mastery of language and unique writing style. Each poem delves into complex themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time, with Joyce's signature stream-of-consciousness technique adding layers of depth and meaning to the verses. Set in Dublin, the poems capture the essence of the city and its inhabitants, reflecting the author's keen observations and deep connection to his surroundings. 'Pomes Penyeach...

"an intimate journey of self-reflection...sensitive, sincere, and skillful"--Sherry Quan Lee, author of Chinese BlackbirdAbout the AuthorNick Purdon was born in 1976 in East London in the Eastern Cape province of SouthAfrica. After a few moves around the country, his family settled in the Western Cape city ofCape Town in 1981 where he has lived since. Nick began writing poetry seriously at the ageof 27, though he had been wri...